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Cisco Xfinity RNG150N User Manual

Cisco Xfinity RNG150N User Manual

Digital-only high-definition interactive set-tops with multi-stream cablecard interface

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User Guide
Cisco RNG150 and RNG150N Digital-Only
High-Defi nition Interactive Set-Tops with
Multi-Stream CableCARD Interface
POWER
DATA
REMOTE

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  • Page 1 User Guide Cisco RNG150 and RNG150N Digital-Only High-Defi nition Interactive Set-Tops with Multi-Stream CableCARD Interface POWER DATA REMOTE...
  • Page 2 Notice to Installers The servicing instructions in this notice are for use by qualifi 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 qualifi ed to do so. Note to System Installer For this apparatus, the coaxial cable shield/screen shall be grounded as close as practical to the point of entry of the cable...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..................iv Welcome ............................1 Safety First ........................... 1 Record Product Serial Numbers ....................1 What’s in the Carton? ........................2 Additional Equipment You Might Need ..................2 Front Panel Features ........................3 Back Panel Connectors ........................ 4 Connecting the Set-Top ........................
  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1) Read these instructions. Ground the Product 2) Keep these instructions. WARNING: Avoid electric shock and fi re hazard! 3) Heed all warnings. If this product connects to coaxial cable wiring, be sure the cable system is grounded (earthed). Grounding 4) Follow all instructions.
  • Page 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS, continued Verify the Power Source from the On/Off Provide Ventilation and Select a Location Power Light • Remove all packaging material before applying power to the product. When the on/off power light is not illuminated, the apparatus may •...
  • Page 7: Welcome

    Welcome The Cisco ® RNG150 and RNG150N Digital-Only High-Defi nition Interactive Set-Tops with Multi-Stream CableCARD ™ (M-Card ™ ) provide high-defi nition (HD) capability and broadband digital video services. Follow the instructions in this guide to install the set-top, to become familiar with the buttons on the front panel, and to access your cable services.
  • Page 8: What's In The Carton

    What’s In The Carton? The set-top carton contains the following items: Quick Reference Guide Cisco RNG150 and RNG150N Digital-Only High-Defi nition Interactive Set-Top with Multi-Stream CableCARD Interface POWER DATA REMOTE POWER DATA REMOTE • RNG150 or RNG150N with M-Card • Power Cord •...
  • Page 9: Front Panel Features

    Front Panel Features POWER DATA REMOTE 2 3 4 T14763 1 Power Button Applies power to the set-top 2 Power LED Illuminates when the set-top is powered on. The LED is green 3 Data LED Illuminates when the set-top is receiving data. The LED is yellow 4 Remote LED Illuminates when the remote control is in use.
  • Page 10: Back Panel Connectors

    Back Panel Connectors M-CARD SN: PKCPTMFDV M-CARD MAC: 001BD746C7CB 14 15 T13673 1 Multi-Stream Installed by your service provider CableCARD 2 M-Card Label Contains M-Card serial number and MAC address 3 Bar Code Label Contains set-top serial number and MAC address 4 Cable In Connects to a coaxial cable that delivers the signal from your service provider 5 Video Out...
  • Page 11: Connecting The Set-Top

    Connecting the Set-top To connect your set-top to your entertainment devices, complete these steps. Determine if your TV is HD or SD and whether it is wide screen (16:9) or standard screen (4:3). See page 11 for more information. Make the connections for your TV and VCR as follows: •...
  • Page 12: Connections For An Hdtv And Vcr

    Connections for an HDTV and VCR To use the set-top with an HDTV, you must make one of the following connections to view the HD content. In addition, you can make connections to a digital or analog VCR to record to a VCR tape. Refer to your TV and VCR user guides and the cabling diagrams in this guide for more detailed connection information.
  • Page 13: Connections For A Standard-Defi Nition Tv And Vcr

    Connections for a Standard-Defi nition TV and VCR When using the set-top with an SDTV, you must make one of the following connections to view content. Some SDTVs may not have all these connections. In addition, you can make connections to a VCR to record to a VCR tape. Refer to your TV and VCR user guides and the cabling diagrams in this guide for more detailed information.
  • Page 14: View Television Programming

    View Television Programming Access Services and Programs Access cable services and programs by pressing the following keys on the remote control: • Guide–Access the on-screen guide. The on-screen guide displays schedules of TV programs and other services available from your cable service provider, such as video-on-demand and pay-per-view programs. •...
  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If the set-top does not perform as expected, the following tips may help. If you need further assistance, contact your service provider. No Picture • Verify that the M-Card module is installed. • Verify that the power to your TV is turned on. •...
  • Page 16: Frequently Asked Questions

    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.
  • Page 17: Picture Formats

    Picture Formats What is the Difference Between a Standard-Screen and a Wide-Screen HDTV The type of screen your HDTV has (wide screen or standard screen) determines how the set-top 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.
  • Page 18: Connecting To An Hdtv With An Hdmi Connector

    Connecting to an HDTV with an HDMI Connector WARNING: Electric shock hazard! Unplug all electronic devices before connecting or disconnecting any device cables to the set-top. Required cables: • 1 HDMI cable RNG150 M-CARD SN: PKCPTMFDV M-CARD MAC: 001BD746C7CB Cable Input AUDIO HDMI CENTER...
  • Page 19: Connecting To An Hdtv With A Dvi Connector

    Connecting to an HDTV with a DVI Connector WARNING: Electric shock hazard! Unplug all electronic devices before connecting or disconnecting any device cables to the set-top. Required cables: • 1 HDMI-to-DVI or 1 HDMI cable and 1 DVI adapter • 1 audio Left/Right cable RNG150 M-CARD SN: PKCPTMFDV...
  • Page 20: Connecting To An Hdtv With Component Input (Ypbpr)

    Connecting to an HDTV with Component Input (YPbPr) WARNING: Electric shock hazard! Unplug all electronic devices before connecting or disconnecting any device cables to the set-top. Required cables: • 1 component video cable (YPbPr) • 1 audio Left/Right cable RNG150 M-CARD SN: PKCPTMFDV M-CARD MAC: 001BD746C7CB Cable Input...
  • Page 21: Connecting To A Home Theater System With Component Input (Ypbpr)

    Connecting to a Home Theater System with Component Input (YPbPr) WARNING: Electric shock hazard! Unplug all electronic devices before connecting or disconnecting any device cables to the set-top. Required cables: • 3 component video cables (YPbPr) • 1 audio Left/Right cable •...
  • Page 22: Connecting To A Stereo Vcr And Hdtv (Optional)

    Connecting to a Stereo VCR and HDTV (optional) WARNING: Electric shock hazard! Unplug all electronic devices before connecting or disconnecting any device cables to the set-top. Required cables: • 1 RF coaxial cable • 2 composite A/V cables RNG150 M-CARD SN: PKCPTMFDV M-CARD MAC: 001BD746C7CB Cable Input RF IN...
  • Page 23: Connecting To An Hdtv With A 1394 Connector

    Connecting to an HDTV with a 1394 Connector WARNING: Electric shock hazard! Unplug all electronic devices before connecting or disconnecting any device cables to the set-top. Required cables: • 1 4-pin to 4-pin 1394 cable (Consult your TV user guide) •...
  • Page 24: Index

    Index 1394 4, 6, 17 Diagrams. See Connecting the set-top to other devices Digital TV, What is it AC Power input Display, LED Aspect ratio DVI connector 2, 4, 6, 13 Back panel FAQs Burn-in of screen FCC compliance Formats, picture Frequently Asked Questions.
  • Page 25 Index, continued Troubleshooting LED Display digital, what is it formats M-Card. See Multi-Stream CableCARD HDTV, what is it Multi-Stream CableCARD 1, 2, 4, 9 programming resolution Picture standard-screen Doesn’t display standard-defi nition, What is it Formats wide-screen No color Ports. See Connectors Product information Updating, software Programming, viewing...
  • Page 26: Compliance Information

    Disclaimer • Consult the service provider or an experienced radio/television Cisco Systems, Inc. assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions technician for help. that may appear in this guide. We reserve the right to change Any changes or modifi...
  • Page 28 Lawrenceville, GA 30042 www.cisco.com Cisco and the Cisco Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Cisco and/or its affi liates in the U.S. and other countries. A listing of Cisco’s trademarks can be found at www.cisco.com/go/trademarks. CableCARD and M-Card are trademarks of Cable Television Laboratories, Inc.

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