User Guide Cisco ITV7900 Family IP Set-Tops ITV7900 REC
Contents Notice for Installers........................................................................................................... 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.............................................................................. 4 Change the Way You Watch TV........................................................................................ 6 What’s In the Carton?....................................................................................................... 6 Safety First....
Notice for Installers Service Warnings The servicing instructions in this notice are for use by qualified service personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating instructions, unless you are qualified to do so. Note to System Installer For this apparatus, the cable shield/screen shall be grounded as close as practical to the point of entry of the cable into the building.
Avis pour les installateurs Les instructions de maintenance présentées dans cette notice sont réservées aux techniciens qualifiés. Si vous n'êtes pas qualifié et afin de minimiser les risques d'électrocution, n'effectuez aucune autre tâche que celles décrites dans le guide d'utilisation. Remarque à l’intention de l’installateur du système Pour cet appareil, l’écran/le blindage du câble doit être mis à la terre aussi près que possible du point d’entrée du câble dans l’immeuble.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS, continued Battery Disposal Antenna Lead In Wire • The batteries may contain substances that could be harmful to the environment. • Recycle or dispose of batteries in accordance with the battery manufacturer’s instructions and local/national disposal and recycling regulations.
Welcome The Cisco® ITV7900 family of IP set-tops provide high-definition (HD) capability and broadband digital video services in exceptional picure and audio quality. On MoCA™enabled set-tops, the MoCA connection enables an IP LAN connection over coaxial cable, which minimizes the need for new wiring in the home.
Front Panel ITV7900 1 2 1 Power Turns the set-top on or places it in standby mode 2 Display Displays the selected channel number and time of day.
Back Panel IR REMOTE INPUT TM CABLE IN CABLE OUT HIGH DEFINITION MULTIMEDIA INTERFACE VIDEO OUT AUDIO LEFT AUDIO RIGHT Y Pb Pr HDMI OPTICAL AUDIO OUT POWER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 T16502 WPS 1 Cable In (optional Connects to a coaxial cable that delivers the MoCA signal (IP for some models) over coax ) to the set-top 2 Cable Out Connects to a coaxial cable that sends audio and video signals to a TV or VCR 3 WPS (optional When pressed, initiates the wireless setup feature, which
Connecting the Receiver To connect your receiver to your network and home entertainment devices, complete these steps. 1 Because the connections 16 4 for a high-definition (HD) or standard-definition (SD) 9 3 or TV are different, you must determine if your TV is HD or SD. Your TV must receive HD signals for you to enjoy the benefits of HDTV. Refer to the manual that came with your TV for more information. See page 26 for more information on picture formats.
Connecting to the In-Home Network The following diagrams illustrate examples of the connections you can use to connect your receiver to your in-home network. Contact your service provider for the recommended connection method for your home. Notes: • The in-home coaxial and phoneline wiring networks use HomePNA 3.1 technology. • The illustrations below may vary from the actual product.
Should this connection page stay using connectors from the ITV7900? Connections for a High-Definition TV (HDTV) To use the receiver with an HDTV, you must make one of the following connections to view the HD content. Refer to the owner’s manual for your TV and the cabling diagrams in this manual for more detailed connection information. Although all connections provide you with quality service, we list the connections in our recommended order.
Should these connection pages stay Connections for a Standard-Definition TV (SDTV) When using the receiver with an SDTV, you must make one of the following connections to view content. Some SDTVs may not have all these connections. Refer to the owner’s manual for your TV and the cabling diagrams in this manual for more detailed information. Although all connections provide you with quality service, we list the connections in our recommended order.
using connectors from the ITV7900? Connections for a VCR or DVD Recorder When using the receiver with a VCR or DVD recorder, you must make one of the following connections to view content. Although all connections provide you with quality service, we list the connections in our recommended order. Notes: • The labeling on your receiver, VCR, or DVD recorder may vary slightly from the illustrations shown below. • Some cables shown in the connection diagrams may not be included with this receiver.
Connecting to an HDTV with an HDMI Connector Cable Used in this Configuration • 1 HDMI Cable Notes: • The HDMI port on the TV must support high-bandwidth digital content protection (HDCP). • The HDMI interface supports Dolby™ Digital 5.1 audio. WARNING: Electric shock hazard! Unplug all electronic devices before connecting or disconnecting any device cables to the receiver.
Connecting to an HDTV with a DVI Connector Cables Used in this Configuration • 1 HDMI-to-DVI Cable or 1 HDMI Cable and 1 HDMI-to-DVI Adapter • 1 Audio Left/Right Cable (You can also use an optical cable [indicated by the dotted line] instead of the Audio Left/Right Cable as shown in the diagram, dependent upon your TV’s capabilities.) Notes: • The DVI port on the TV must support high-bandwidth digital content protection (HDCP).
Connecting to an HDTV with Component (YPbPr) Connectors Cables Used in this Configuration • 1 Component Video Cable (YPbPr) • 1 Audio Left/Right Cable (You can also use an optical cable [indicated by the dotted line] instead of the Audio Left/Right Cable as shown in the diagram, dependent upon your TV’s capabilities.) WARNING: Electric shock hazard! Unplug all electronic devices before connecting or disconnecting any device cables to the receiver.
Connecting to an SDTV with Component (YPbPr) Connectors Cables Used in this Configuration • 1 Component Video Cable (YPbPr) • 1 Audio Left/Right Cable Note: The receiver must be set to the proper standard-definition mode. WARNING: Electric shock hazard! Unplug all electronic devices before connecting or disconnecting any device cables to the receiver.
Connecting to an SDTV with an RCA-Type Connector Cables Used in this Configuration • 1 RCA-type Video Cable • 1 Audio Left/Right Cable WARNING: Electric shock hazard! Unplug all electronic devices before connecting or disconnecting any device cables to the receiver.
Connecting to a Home Theater System with Component (YPbPr) Connectors Cables Used in this Configuration • 1 Component Video Cable (YPbPr) • 1 Audio Left/Right Cable (You can also use an optical cable [indicated by the dotted line] instead of the Audio Left/Right Cable as shown in the diagram.) Notes: • This connection requires that audio is provided by the home theater system. • Consult the user guide that came with your home theater system for information on connecting your other video and audio devices.
Connecting to a Stereo VCR or DVD Recorder (optional) The diagram below shows how to connect a recording device to your receiver. Although it is possible to watch TV using a connection through your VCR or DVD recorder to the TV, this connection may not provide the best picture, and HDTV users are restricted to an SD format. In addition, some content is copy protected and passing this content through the recording device may result in a picture that cannot be viewed.
Troubleshooting If the set-top does not perform as expected, the following tips may help you. If you need further assistance, contact your service provider: No Picture • Verify that power to your TV is turned on. • If the set-top is plugged into a wall switch, verify the wall switch is in the ON position. • Verify that all cables are properly connected. • The current channel may not be available in your service package. Try selecting another channel to see if a picture appears.
Frequently Asked Questions What Is Digital Television? Digital television (DTV) is a huge leap forward in television technology compared to analog television that has been widely available since the 1940s. DTV is delivered and displayed using digital encoding, similar to the way a PC operates. By using digital technology, there is no variation in picture and sound quality from the origination point until it is displayed on your television.
Picture Formats What Is the Difference Between a Standard-Screen and a WideScreen HDTV? The type of screen your HDTV has (wide-screen or standard-screen) determines how the receiver displays programs on the screen. The picture format for an HDTV is a combination of aspect ratio and screen resolution and is different for standard-screen and wide-screen HDTVs. What Is Aspect Ratio? An aspect ratio is the ratio of the width to the height of the TV screen.
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