Cisco Systems 8550HDC DVR User Manual


 
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Contents
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ......................................................................................iv
What’s in the Carton? ...................................................................................................................vi
Additional Equipment You Might Need .........................................................................................vi
Welcome ....................................................................................................................................... 1
Safety First ................................................................................................................................... 1
Identify Your Set-Top .................................................................................................................... 1
Front Panel Features .................................................................................................................... 2
Back Panel Connectors ................................................................................................................ 3
Connecting the Set-Top ................................................................................................................ 4
Connections for an HDTV and VCR ............................................................................................. 5
Connections for a Standard-De nition TV and VCR .................................................................... 6
View Television Programming ...................................................................................................... 7
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................ 8
Frequently Asked Questions......................................................................................................... 9
Picture Formats .......................................................................................................................... 10
Connecting to an HDTV with an HDMI Connector ......................................................................11
Connecting to an HDTV with a DVI Connector........................................................................... 12
Connecting to an HDTV with Component Input (YPbPr) ............................................................ 13
Connecting to a Home Theater System with Component Input (YPbPr) .................................... 14
Connecting to a Stereo VCR and HDTV (optional) .................................................................... 15
Connecting the Set-Top in HD Mode to an SDTV with Component Input (YPbPr) .................... 16
Connecting an External SATA Hard Disk Drive (optional) .......................................................... 17
Index ........................................................................................................................................... 19
Compliance Information.............................................................................................................. 21