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1540 and 1542 Digital Only Set-Tops with Multi-Stream CableCARD
deliver digital signals and deliver programming in exceptional picture and audio quality. Through the 1540 and
1542 you can also access interactive services, such as video-on-demand and pay-per-view programs. Contact
your service provider for information about these and other available services. Use the instructions in this guide
to install the 1540 and 1542 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 the set-top read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS section of this guide.
Record Product Serial Numbers
If the set-top requires troubleshooting in the future, your service provider may ask for the serial number of the
set-top.
The set-top serial number label is on the back panel above the video and audio connectors; the serial number
begins with "STB SN" and is located in the upper left corner of the bar code.
Use this space to record the set-top serial number:
STB SN:
Set-Top
Serial
Number
eCM MAC:
4
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SABQMDSJQ
001CEA53012A
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(M-Card
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