Cisco Explorer 4700 User manual

Declaration of Conformity
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: 1) the device may not cause harmful
interference, and 2) the device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Canada EMI Regulation
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la class B est conforme à la norme NMB-003
du Canada.
20081121 FCC Standard
Handling Disposable Batteries
This product may contain disposable batteries. Heed the following warning
and follow the Battery Safety and Battery Disposal instructions below.
WARNING: There is danger of explosion if the battery is
mishandled or incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same
type of battery. Do not disassemble it or attempt to recharge it
outside the system. Do not crush, puncture, dispose of in re,
short the external contacts, or expose to water or other liquids.
Dispose of the battery in accordance with local regulations and
instructions from your service provider.
Battery Safety
• Insert batteries correctly. There may be a risk of explosion if the batteries
are incorrectly inserted.
• Do not attempt to recharge ‘disposable’ or ‘non-reusable’ batteries.
• Please follow instructions provided for charging ‘rechargeable’ batteries.
• Replace batteries with the same or equivalent type that we recommend.
• Do not expose batteries to excessive heat (such as sunlight or re).
• Do not expose batteries to temperatures above 100°C (212°F).
Battery Disposal
• 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.
• The batteries may contain perchlorate, a known hazardous substance,
so special handling and disposal of this product might be necessary.
For more information about perchlorate and best management
practices for perchlorate-containing substance, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/
hazardouswaste/perchlorate
Provide Ventilation and Select a Location
•Remove all packaging material before applying power to the product.
•Do not place this apparatus on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface.
•Do not place this apparatus on an unstable surface.
•Do not install this apparatus in an enclosure, such as a bookcase or rack,
unless the installation provides proper ventilation.
•Do not place entertainment devices (such as VCRs or DVDs), lamps,
books, vases with liquids, or other objects on top of this product.
•Do not block ventilation openings.
Operating Environment
The set-top is designed for operation indoors with a temperature range from
32° to 104° F (0° to 40°C). Each set-top should have adequate spacing
on all sides so that the cooling air vents on the chassis are not blocked.
Protect from Exposure to Moisture and Foreign
Objects
WARNING: Avoid electric shock and re hazard! Do not
expose this product to dripping or splashing liquids, rain, or moisture.
Objects lled with liquids, such as vases, should not be placed on
this apparatus.
WARNING: Avoid electric shock and re hazard! Unplug
this product before cleaning. Do not use a liquid cleaner or an
aerosol cleaner. Do not use a magnetic/static cleaning device (dust
remover) to clean this product.
WARNING: Avoid electric shock and re hazard! Never
push objects through the openings in this product. Foreign objects
can cause electrical shorts that can result in electric shock or re.
Service Warnings
WARNING: Avoid electric shock! Do not open the cover
of this product. Opening or removing the cover may expose you
to dangerous voltages. If you open the cover, your warranty will be
void. This product contains no user-serviceable parts.
Check Product Safety
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, the service
technician must perform safety checks to determine that this product is in
proper operating condition.
Protect the Product When Moving It
Always disconnect the power source when moving the apparatus or
connecting or disconnecting cables.
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United States FCC Compliance
This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy. If not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment
OFF and ON, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to
which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the service provider or an experienced radio/television technician
for help.
Any changes or modications not expressly approved by Cisco Systems,
Inc., could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Quick Reference Guide
Cisco Explorer 4700 Family High-Denition Cable
Set-Tops with Multi-Stream CableCARD Interface
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Notice to Installers
The servicing instructions in this notice are for use by qualied 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 qualied to do so.
Note to System Installer
WARNING
TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
For this apparatus, the coaxial cable shield/screen shall be
grounded as close as practical to the point of entry of the cable
into the building.For products sold in the US and Canada, this
reminder is provided to call the system installer's attention to
Article 820-93 and Article 820-100 of the NEC (or Canadian
Electrical Code Part 1), which provides guidelines for proper
grounding of the coaxial cable shield.
This symbol is intended to alert you that uninsulated voltage
within this product may have sufficient magnitude to cause
electric shock.Therefore, it is dangerous to make any kind of
contact with any inside part of this product.
Ce symbole a pour but d’alerter toute personne qu’un contact
avec une pièce interne de ce produit, sous tension et non isolée,
pourrait être suffisant pour provoquer un choc électrique. Il est
donc dangereux d’être en contact avec toute pièce interne de
ce produit.
This symbol is intended to alert you of the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying this product.
Ce symbole a pour but de vous avertir qu’une documentation
importante sur le fonctionnement et l’entretien accompagne ce produit.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover
(or back). No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to
qualified service personnel.
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance
with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers)
that produce heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with
one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two
blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the
third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided
plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the
point where they exit from the apparatus.
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with
the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution
when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid
injury from tip-over.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing
is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any
way, such as a power-supply cord or plug is damaged,
liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the
apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or
moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
Power Source Warning
A label on this product indicates the correct power source for this product.
Operate this product only from an electrical outlet with the voltage and
frequency indicated on the product label. If you are uncertain of the type
of power supply to your home or business, consult your service provider
or your local power company.
The AC inlet on the unit must remain accessible and operable at all times.
Ground the Product
WARNING: Avoid electricshock and re hazard!If this product
connects to coaxialcable wiring, besure the cable system isgrounded
(earthed). Gr oundingprovides someprotection against voltage surges
and built-up static charges.
Cisco Explorer 4700 Family High-Denition
Cable Set-Tops with Multi-Stream CableCARD Interface
Manufactured by:
Cisco Systems, Inc.
5030 Sugarloaf Parkway
Lawrenceville, Georgia 30044 USA
The information shown in the FCC Declaration of Conformity paragraph
below is a requirement of the FCC and is intended to supply you with
information regarding the FCC approval of this device. The phone numbers
listed are for FCC-related questions only and not intended for questions
regarding the connection or operation for this device. Please contact your
service provider for any questions you may have regarding the operation
or installation of this device.
AVC VIDEO LICENSE
With respect to each AVC/H.264 product, we are obligated to provide
the following notice:
THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE
FOR THE PERSONAL USE OF A CONSUMER OR OTHER USES IN WHICH IT
DOES NOT RECEIVE REMUNERATION TO (i) ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE
WITH THE AVC STANDARD (“AVC VIDEO”) AND/OR (ii) DECODE AVC VIDEO
THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL ACTIVITY
AND/OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED TO PROVIDE
AVC VIDEO. NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER
USE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C.
SEE HTTP://WWW.MPEGLA.COM.
Accordingly, please be advised that service providers, content providers,
and broadcasters may be required to obtain a separate use license from
MPEG LA prior to any use of AVC/H.264 encoders and/or decoders.
ROVI Corporation Copyright Notice
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected
by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright
protection technology must be authorized by Rovi Corporation, and is
intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise
authorized by Rovi Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is
prohibited.
Disclaimer
Cisco Systems, Inc. assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions that
may appear in this guide. We reserve the right to change this guide at any
time without notice.
Outdoor Grounding System
If this product connects to an outdoor antenna or cable system, be sure
the antenna or cable system is grounded (earthed). This provides some
protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges.
Article 810 of the National Electric Code (NEC) ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1990,
provides the following information:
• Grounding of the mast and supporting structure
• Grounding the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit
• Size of the grounding conductors
• Location of the antenna-discharge unit
• Connection to grounding electrodes
• Requirements for the grounding electrodes (see the following antenna
grounding diagram as recommended by NEC ANSI/NFPA 70)
WARNING: Avoid electric shock and re hazard! Do not
locate an outside antenna system in the vicinity of overhead
power lines or power circuits. Touching power lines or circuits
might be fatal.
Protect the Product from Lightning
In addition to disconnecting the AC power from the wall outlet, disconnect
the signal inputs.
Verify the Power Source from the On/O
Power Light
When the on/o power light is not illuminated, the apparatus may still be
connected to the power source. The light may go out when the apparatus is
turned o, regardless of whether it is still plugged into an AC power source.
Eliminate AC Power/Mains Overloads
WARNING: Avoid electric shock and re hazard! Do not
overload AC power/mains, outlets, extension cords, or integral
convenience receptacles. For products that require battery
power or other power sources to operate them, refer to the
operating instructions for those products.
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ship between Cisco and any other company. (1110R)
CableCARD and M-Card are trademarks of Cable Television Laboratories, Inc.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories.
The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Denition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in
the United States and other countries.
MoCA is a trademark of the Multimedia over Coax Alliance.
Rovi is a trademark of Rovi Corporation.
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1 Power Turns the set-top on and o
2 IR Sensor Receives the infrared signal from the remote control
3 Display Displays the selected channel number and time of day. The display shows the following:
• Record ( ) • AUTO • 1080i / 1080P • MoCA™Link ( ) illuminates
• Power ( ) • Message ( ) • 720i / 720P when this set-top is connected
• 5.1 • HDTV • 480i / 480P to another MoCA device
4 USB Port Connects to external equipment, such as a keyboard or mouse
(reserved for future use)
Welcome
The Cisco®Explorer®4700 Family High-Denition Cable Set-Tops with
Multi-Stream CableCARD™ (M-Card™) Interface receive and deliver
digital signals, and deliver high-denition programming in exceptional
picture and audio quality. Use the simple user interface to access favorite
channels and parental control services. Contact your service provider for
information about these and other available services. Use the instructions
in this guide to install the set-top and to access your program services.
The consumer support website provides news and information
about this product. For more information, please refer to
http://www.cisco.com/web/consumer/support/index.html
Safety First
Before using this set-top, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS section of this guide.
Watch TV
Press the following remote control keys to access services and
programs:
• Guide–Display the on-screen program guide
• Arrows–Highlight a program in the schedule
• Info–Display program description
• Select–Watch a specic program in the guide
Avoid Screen Burn-In
Images such as letterbox bars or side bars, bright closed-captioning
backgrounds, station logos, or any other stationary images may cause
the HDTV screen to age unevenly and cause damage to your HDTV.
Refer to the user guide that came with your HDTV for more information
about screen burn-in.
Automatic Software Updates
A message appears on the TV screen when the set-top and the
Multi-Stream CableCARD (M-Card) module are receiving software
updates. In addition, download information also appears on the front
panel of the set-top during these updates. Wait for the current time to
display on the front panel before continuing. When the time appears,
the update is complete.
Performance Tips
If the set-top does not perform as expected, the following tips may help.
No picture
• Verify that the power to your TV is turned on.
• If the set-top is plugged into a wall switch, verify the switch is in the
ON position. (Avoid plugging into an outlet that is controlled by a
wall switch.)
• 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.
No color
• Verify that the HDTV is in HD mode. If necessary, re-run the HDTV
Setup Wizard to select HD mode.
• Verify the current TV program is broadcast in color.
• Adjust the TV color controls.
No sound
• Verify the volume is turned up.
• Verify the mute function is not on.
Front Panel
Back Panel
Safety and Performance Tips
• Keep the top of the set-top free of
all objects and electronic devices,
including your TV.
• Always set the set-top on its feet,
never on its side.
WARNING:
Electric shock hazard!
Unplug all electronic
devices before connecting
or disconnecting any device
cables to the set-top.
Connecting to an HDTV with HDMI Input
1. Unplug all electronic devices before connecting the set-top.
2. Connect the set-top and TV to the HDMI input as shown in the diagram.
3. Connect the set-top to the coaxial cable coming in from the wall.
4. Plug the TV into an AC power source.
5. Plug the set-top’s power cord into an AC power source.
6. For the TV to receive the signal, press the appropriate button on the remote control to select the audio/video inputs to which you have
connected the set-top.
7. Press the POWER key on the remote control.
Note: This illustration
may vary from the
actual product.
Note: This illustration
may vary from the
actual product.
1 Multi-Stream Slot for M-Card module, which decrypts subscription digital channels. This set-top will not operate correctly without an
CableCARD M-Card module, which is installed by your service provider
2 M-Card Label Contains the M-Card serial number and MAC address
3 Cable In Connects to a coaxial cable that delivers the signal from your service provider
4 Bar Code Label Contains set-top serial number and MAC address
5 Video Out Connects to the composite on your TV
6 HDTV (YPbPr) Connects to the component video input (YPbPr) on the HDTV, when in HD mode
7 Audio Out Connects to RCA cables that send analog audio signals (left and right) to the stereo inputs on a TV
(Left, Right)
8 Cable Out Connects to a coaxial cable that sends analog audio and video signals to a TV or VCR. These signals are standard-
denition TV (SDTV) video and stereo audio
9 IR Available to be connected to an approved remote IR receiver (purchased separately). Please contact your service
provider for details
10 Optical Audio Out Connects to an optical cable that sends a digital audio signal to a surround-sound receiver or other digital audio device
11 HDMI Connects an HDMI™cable to the HDMI input of an HDTV. HDMI supports both digital audio and video. May be
used to connect to a DVI interface using an HDMI-to-DVI adapter for video and separate audio connections. Any
of the following audio connections may be used: Audio Out: Left, Right (7); or Optical Audio Output (10)
12 USB Connects to external USB devices such as a keyboard or a mouse
13 Ethernet Connects to an Ethernet network
14 1394 Connects to display devices that are equipped with a 1394 input
15 AC Power Input Connects to the power cord to deliver power to the set-top
Open Source GNU GPL Statement
Cisco 4700 Family Cable set-tops contain(s), in part, certain free/open source software (“Free Software”) under licenses which generally
make the source code available for free copy, modication, and redistribution. Examples of such licenses include all the licenses sponsored
by the Free Software Foundation (e.g. GNU General Public License (GPL), GNU Lesser General Public License (LGPL), Berkeley Software
Distribution (BSD), the MIT licenses and dierent versions of the Mozilla and Apache licenses). To nd additional information regarding the
Free Software, including a copy of the applicable license and related information, please go to: (i) for North America http://www.cisco.
com/web/consumer/support/open_source.html, or (ii) for outside North America http://www.cisco.com/web/consumer/support/
open_source.html#~international. Once at the site, search for the product listing and click on the related items identied. If you have any
questions or problems accessing any of the links, please contact: spvtg-external-opensource-r[email protected].
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