Cisco 8742hdc installation reference manual 24 pages brand. Ive had the same issue with the 8742hdc and my harmony hub since last summer. You will also be able to verify links between moca settops and. With every box i have had i have a problem with the remote only working from a foot or two away for the first minutes that the box is on. Cisco 8742hdc manuals manuals and user guides for cisco 8742hdc. The internal hd on the sa8300 failed and i was given a cisco 8742hdc dvr with contour software. You may receive an error message or code while watching tv or ordering video on demand vod.
Cisco explorer 8700 cable dvr family settops quick reference. Below is a list of manufacturers codes to connect your ps4 media remote to your cablesatellite box. May 10, 2010 cisco announced today it has teamed with cox communications to deliver the new cox plus package, featuring highdefinition whole home digital video recorder dvr service with cisco explorer nextgeneration settop boxes. Cisco explorer 8742hdc high definition dvr receiver cox. Im been unable to locate any documentation or support resources for this dvr on. Plus he said i could download some kind of software that would allow my laptop to communicate with the hd in the unit and basically copypaste the files over to the laptop. It may take several minutes for the settop to receive the latest software. Umc200 and cisco 8742hdc dvr problem the emotiva lounge.
It has an active esata port, but apparently the contour software does not access it. Recovering data from a video recorder read about recovering data from a dashboard camera or dvr, peculiarities of their data storage and why data can be lost. This innovative dvr delivers imagery with highdefinition 3d video and 3d graphics. Database contains 2 cisco explorer 8642hdc manuals available for free online viewing or downloading in pdf. How can i send movies saved on my dvr to my computer. Everything else works great such as the dvr button which does not work if i use the 0877 remote code. Taking a look inside the cisco 8742hdc cable box sam kear. Dualtuner dvr allows one program to be recorded while viewing or. To say iam a little frustrated would be understatement. Taking a look inside the cisco 8742hdc cable box sam. If your 8642hd is running the enhanced guide more recent software version you can reboot the box from the remote assuming your box isnt totally hung in which case you have to use the power cord in this version the front panel buttons no longer do anything. Dvr folder management and show recording is better. The cisco explorer hdc high definition settops with multistream.
Users manual for explorer 8742hdc dvr cisco community. If there is a way to make the contour software recognize the esata drive, what is it. This version of cisco explorer 8640hdc manual compatible with such list of devices, as. Best dvr box charter spectrum dslreports forums page 3. Im ashamed that ive put up with my horrible samsung. Read about recovering data from a dashboard camera or dvr, peculiarities of their data storage and why data can be lost. I have a cisco 8742hdc dvr, connected into the hdmi in port of my xbox one. Hi, ive looked thru 12 pages of the forum and dont see this issue mentioned. Taking a look inside the cisco 8742hdc cable box sam kear dot. Cisco explorer 8642hdc dvr with mcard interface the cisco explorer 8642hdc dvr with multistream cablecard mcard interface provides high quality video, audio, dvr, and twoway capabilities that cable operators have come to expect. Today it quit on me while recording a show 14 minutes in. The problem is that they dont have the cisco 8742hdc stb programmed as one of the options.
Its just the cisco dvr that seems to have a problem. Recovering data from a video recorder hetman software. When holding down the ff button to jump ahead 15 minutes and sometimes, just pressing the ff buttom multiple times to get to 4x ff the box gets stuck jumping ahead. Cisco 8742hdc cable dvr t73588 for sale online ebay. Turns outsomewhere during the middle of the nightthe e3 disappeared and everything worked normally againguessing there was some sort of software upgrade glitch spectrum often does unannounced upgrades that reboot the system that got fixed during the. May 26, 2012 the cisco 8742hdc is the newest dvr offered by time warner. The answer to saving your shows is to record them to dvd. Cisco explorer 8642hdc manuals and user guides, dvr, set. Cisco explorer 8742hdc high definition dvr receiver. Or, if you already have an account, please login now. For software update without losing recordings, unplug plug at three dots, repeat three times for single gear wait 15 minutes.
Cisco explorer 8742hdc back panel image may vary from actual product and. On moca enabled settops, the moca connection enables an ip lan connection over coaxial cable, which minimizes the need for new wiring in the home. The platform provides faster processing of applications. A video recorder is an electronic device used to record videos and footage of events in a particular area. Cisco explorer 8700 cable dvr family settops quick. Cisco 8742hdc 2 tuner, 500 gb hdd cisco 9865hdc 6 tuner, 1 tb hdd there are cisco 8650hdcs and 8652hdcs in existence, not sure if they ever made their way to twc. In fact when i shut off the umc200, i can see the display on the cisco alternating between 480i and 1080i and it displays a 2d code at the same time. Cisco explorer 8640hd, 8642hd, 8650hd, and 8652hd highdefinition dvr set. Cisco explorer 8640hdc, 8642hdc, 8650hdc, and 8652hdc. After reading this document, you will understand where to install the moca poe point of entry filter and moca settops with respect to cable splitters and amplifiers. Ciscos technical support homepage is your starting point for accessing software downloads, product documentation, support tools and resources, tac phone numbers, and cisco support cases.
If youre new to harmony and need help getting started with your setup, please select your remote from the product support section of our homepage. Explorer 8640hdc, explorer 8642hdc, explorer 8650hdc, explorer 8652hdc. How can i download moviesprogram data from my dvr cisco isb7050 to my computer. However, saving those tv shows becomes difficult as the hard drive starts to fill up. Remote central reserves the right to remove or modify any post that is deemed inappropriate. Ive seen posts on other forums from people who have tried. Info displays information about a selected program in the guide. Tried rebooting dvr and cisco access point as well as wireless stb. The cisco 8742hdc is the newest dvr offered by time warner. I did the new firmware update on the umc 200 and it still did not work,but i just re hooked up the cisco 8742hdc dvr to my tv direct using its hdmi ports and it works perfect, so its the umc. Mar 24, 2014 try either reset software or factory reset dvr losing all recordings. Where can i locate the users manual for the cisco explorer 8742hdc dvr. Im been unable to locate any documentation or support resources for this dvr on the cisco support site. It totally depends on the software running on the box.
Navigator and world boxes dont support external drives. Best dvr box anyone know how to update to the latest software of odn navigator guide. Turns outsomewhere during the middle of the nightthe e3 disappeared and everything worked normally againguessing there was some sort of software upgrade glitch spectrum often does unannounced upgrades that reboot the system that got fixed during the night when they pushed out something else. If you are having any issues, reboot the box by unplugging it for 30 seconds. Unsolicited commercial advertisements are absolutely not permitted on this forum. Support, please read carefully before responding with a script. Cisco explorer 8640hd, 8642hd, 8650hd, and 8652hd high.
It is necessary to kill the power for a reboot about every days. Is there an easy way to transfer dvr videos to your mac. This post discusses the features and performance of the new cable box. I had a hard time finding the ir input on the front of my new dvr, thought i would share where i located it. Trio contour or other software on the 8742hdc does not support. Cable company told me to call cisco and cisco tells me to call the cable company. You must first register for a remote central user account its fast and free. We have 1 cisco 8742hdc manual available for free pdf download.
Spectrum legacy equipment ubee, technicolor charter. Otherwise, well need to know which type of remote you have in order to provide you the correct instructions. Thanks, yes its on and it works fine when using the bluray player. Cox launches whole home dvr service with cisco settops the. Cisco explorer 8742hdc high definition dvr receiver skip to main content.
Port can be used to expand the internal storage capacity of your dvr. So im trying to figure out which sa or cisco stb has the same ir codes as the 8742hdc so i can select it. A detailed look at usability, software, diagnostic screens and submenus. Cisco 8742hdc cable dvr t73588 the cable company controls the setting that either enables or disables the use of the external hard drive. So im trying to figure out which sa or cisco stb has the same ir codes as the 8742hdc so i can. You would need a box with old software like a sara or maybe iguide box. Learn about the active and inactive ports, connection diagrams, and other specifications of the cisco explorer 4742hdc high definition receiver. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time i comment. From there, you can burn shows to dvd for archiving. Ever since the july 2014 update, when i launch the tv app to watch tv, the dvr briefly says something about requiring a secured cable connection, and then the result is that i see tv picture that hiccups every couple of seconds, and have no tv audio. The issue very much seems to be the specific power onoff commands provided by harmony for the cisco 8742hdc the power toggle command for the same is the only way to work around. For information on how to advertise your service or product click here. Nov 19, 2012 cisco cable box trick cis 430 ghostlyrich.
If microsoft can fix this one programming glitch on their settings for the 8742hdc the thing would be flawless. Is it as simple as connecting a usb cable to it and then transferring the videos off, or is there something more complicated involved. Aug 20, 2019 cisco 8742hdc cable dvr t73588 the cable company controls the setting that either enables or disables the use of the external hard drive. Cisco dvr esata external hard drive upgrade expansion. What is the manufacturers code to connect my remote to my.
View and download cisco 4742hdc installation reference manual online. With everything turned off, selecting an activity that involves. User manuals, guides and specifications for your cisco explorer 8642hdc dvr, settop boxes. Cisco explorer 8700 cable dvr family settops quick reference guide explorer 8742hdc select vol vol ch ch important safety instructions notice to installers the servicing instructions in this notice are for use by qualifi ed service personnel only. Video recorders are used for both security service dvr and private purposes the latter include comoonly know dashboard cameras. Cisco explorer 8642hdc dvr with mcard interface 7015625. Hit play on the dvr, and use dazzles included software to capture the video to your computer in real time. If your spectrum guide dvr is on and you can play back recorded shows but you cant record programs, its likely you dont have enough storage remaining. Harmony 650 not turning on cisco explorer 8742hdc logitech. The cisco explorer 8700 dvr family provides a redesigned appearance that is. Has cox allowed support for attaching an external esata hard drive to the cisco 8742hdc settop box. Cisco 4742hdc installation reference manual pdf download. I have the cisco 8742hdc dvr which the xbox appears to recognize. Oct 28, 2009 i spoke to someone at cisco on the phone and he suggested there was a support manual to be downloaded somewhere here on the cisco.
System utilities downloads dvr remote viewer by cctv camera pros, llc and many more programs are available for instant and free download. The following troubleshooting steps will help you to resolve. Cisco 8742hdc contour does not support external drive tv. Catv external hard drive cisco 8742hdc charter spectrum. I have an esata external drive 1tb that worked fine with my sa8300 dvr. If your cablesatellite box is not listed or none of the codes work for your device, try the p. View online or download cisco 8742hdc installation reference manual. Which is the best dvr box with quality and dvr features. This troubleshooter is designed to help you resolve various issues with your harmony remotes. Dvr external hard drive esata port spectrum support. Time warners new enhanced dvr the arris dcx3600 m sam kear. The cox plus package also includes coxs new trio tru2way interactive program guide and an expanded lineup of hd channels. I spoke to someone at cisco on the phone and he suggested there was a support manual to be downloaded somewhere here on the website.
Do i need some sort of specialty software to get the dvr videos off. Jun 15, 2019 taking a look inside the cisco 8742hdc cable box. Advanced technology attachment esata port on ciscosa and motorola dvrs. Ciscoscientific atlanta spectrum receiver error codes. Cox launches whole home dvr service with cisco settops. If you own a digital video recorder, such as tivo, or a dvr from a cable or satellite provider, then you know you can record to the devices hard drive to view tv shows at a later time, much like the old vcr. Time warner cable recently started rolling out their new enhanced dvr service in kansas city and many other markets across the country. Page 1 of 6 data sheet cisco explorer 8700 cable dvr family the cisco explorer 8700 dvr family provides a redesigned appearance that is smaller than previous settop models to be in harmony with todays home electronics.
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