Scientific Atlanta DVR 8240C User Guide

Subscriber Networks  
Explorer® 8240C™ and 8240HDC™ Digital-Only DVR  
with M-Card™ Interface  
Description  
The Explorer® 8240C™ Digital-Only Digital Video  
Recorder (DVR) will be an addition to the 8240C family.  
This dual-tuner DVR will have a Multi-Stream  
CableCARD™ (M-Card™) interface to operate as a  
separable security set-top.  
Additionally, the Explorer 8240HDC™ Digital-Only DVR  
with an M-CARD interface will provide high-definition  
tuning, recording, and connection features.  
These digital-only set-tops with the M-Card interface will  
help service providers meet the Federal Communications  
Commission’s July 1, 2007, separable security mandate.  
Features  
Separable Security  
M-Card Interface will use a Multi-Stream CableCARD module to provide separable security in set-tops  
OpenCable Network Support  
AxiomDVR Middleware will support OCAP™ Applications such as Service Navigators, Games, and many  
other future applications (optional software)  
DSG (DOCSIS® Set-top Gateway) will provide a powerful standard transport mechanism for command and  
control signaling between the set-top and service provider network (optional software)  
Conventional Scientific Atlanta Network Support  
SARA DVR Software on a separable security set-top will support native navigator and user interface in a  
non-OCAP service provider network environment (optional software required)  
DAVIC Receiver/Transmitter will allow IP-based, real-time, two-way communication between the set-top and  
the service provider’s network for services such as video-on-demand  
DVR, HD, and SD Features  
Dual-tuner DVR will allow one program to be recorded while watching or recording another (software  
controlled)  
Picture-in-Picture (PIP) will allow viewing two separate video sources simultaneously (software controlled)  
SD (MPEG-2) Tuning will tune and decode standard-definition (SD) programs in MPEG-2 format  
HD (MPEG-2) Tuning will tune and decode high-definition (HD) programs in MPEG-2 format (8240HDC)  
80 GB Internal Hard Drive will store up to 50 hours of SD programs (8240C)  
160 GB Internal Hard Drive will store up to 90 hours of SD or 20 hours of HD programs (8240HDC)  
 
Explorer 8240C and 8240HDC Digital-Only DVR  
with M-Card Interface  
Specifications  
Tuning and Decoding—Standard  
DVR  
Dual Tuning, Dual Record, Dual Playback, Pause, Rewind, Fast-Forward,  
Record one while watching another, controlled by software  
Tuning  
Dual QAM 64 or 256, Inband 54 MHz to 860 MHz, Out-of-band 70 MHz to 130 MHz,  
PIP  
Video Decoders  
Audio Decoders  
Conditional Access  
Encoders  
Dual MPEG-2 up to MP@ML (up to 720 x 480i 60 Hz), Video Scaling  
Dual Dolby® Digital up to 5.1, Dual MPEG  
Separable security through the Multi-Stream CableCARD interface  
Audio BTSC for TV cable (RF) output  
Graphics Engine  
DAVIC  
65,000 colors, 640x480 resolution, simultaneous scale MPEG-2 video  
QPSK FDC 1.54 Mbps, QPSK RDC at 1.54 Mbps  
DOCSIS  
OOB and Interaction via DOCSIS 1.0, DOCSIS Set-Top Gateway, Baseline Privacy  
Interface, requires software option  
Tuning and Decoding—Included on 8240HDC  
Video Decoders  
Dual MPEG-2 up to MP@HL (includes 1920 x 1080i 60 Hz, 1920 x 1080p 30 Hz,  
1920 x 1080p 24 Hz, 1280 x 720p 60 Hz, 720 x 480p 60 Hz)  
Tuning and Decoding—Optional  
DAVIC  
Dual QPSK  
Memory/Storage  
CPU/Apps RAM  
Video Graphics  
Video Encoder  
CPU Flash  
8240C DVR Model Options  
8240HDC DVR Model Options  
64 MB  
16 MB  
N/A  
128 MB*  
64 MB  
32 MB  
N/A  
128 MB*  
32 MB  
N/A  
16 MB  
N/A  
2 MB  
16 kB  
80 GB  
2 MB  
16 kB  
80 GB  
2 MB  
2 MB  
CPU NVM  
16 kB  
160 GB  
16 kB  
160 GB  
Hard Drive  
*Axiom DVR Middleware for OCAP support is recommended only for the 8240C/HDC models that have  
128 MB RAM.  
Processors  
Application/CPU  
Two 250 MHz 32-bit RISC Processors (500 MIPs total)  
Dimensions  
Product (WxDxH)  
Product Weight  
Carton (WxDxH)  
Total Weight  
15.6 in. x 11.2 in. x 3.25 in. (39.7 cm x 28.5 cm x 8.3 cm)  
8.3 lbs (3.8 kg)  
18.0 in. x 14.0 in. x 6.12 in. (45.8 cm x 35.6 cm x 15.6 cm)  
11.6 lbs (5.3 kg)  
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Explorer 8240C and 8240HDC Digital-Only DVR  
with M-Card Interface  
Operating Conditions  
Placement  
Locate with at least 2 inches of open space above and on each side  
32ºF to 105ºF (0ºC to 40ºC) during operation  
40 W maximum  
Room Temperature  
Power Dissipation  
Accessories  
Accessories—Standard  
In Carton  
Power Cord, Connection Guide  
Accessories—Included with 8240HDC  
In Carton  
YPbPr Component Video and L/R Audio Cable  
Accessories—Optional  
Sold Separately  
Part Number  
4014594  
752351  
Axiom DVR Middleware License*  
SARA DVR Software License  
Multi-Stream CableCARD PMK802  
AllTouch® AT8550™ Remote Control  
AllTouch AT8560™ Remote Control  
HDMI to HDMI Cable  
4014733  
4006369  
4016237  
1002048  
1002056  
1000944  
749790  
HDMI to DVI Cable  
YPbPr and L/R Cable Set (additional or replacement)  
RGB adapter and cables  
IR Extender—12 ft  
1001807  
4006725  
IR Extender—25 ft  
*Axiom DVR Middleware for OCAP support is recommended only for the 8240C/HDC models that have 128 MB  
RAM.  
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Explorer 8240C and 8240HDC Digital-Only DVR  
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Ordering Information  
Contact your Sales Representative for product availability in your area.  
Part Number  
Set-Top with  
PowerKEY®  
Part Number  
Set-Top Only  
Model  
Description  
M-Card Module  
8240C DVR  
Explorer 8240C, SD Digital-Only DVR with  
80 GB HDD, 64 MB RAM, DOCSIS, and  
M-Card Interface  
4015536  
4016479  
4016482  
N/A  
8240C DVR  
Explorer 8240C, SD Digital-Only DVR with  
80 GB HDD, 128 MB RAM, DOCSIS, and  
M-Card Interface  
4015533  
4017636  
4015530  
4015527  
4017637  
8240C DVR  
Explorer 8240C, SD Digital-Only DVR with  
80 GB HDD, 128 MB RAM, DOCSIS,  
Dual QPSK, and M-Card Interface  
8240HDC DVR  
8240HDC DVR  
8240HDC DVR  
Explorer 8240HDC, HD Digital-Only DVR with  
160 GB HDD, 64 MB RAM, HD Outputs,  
DOCSIS, and M-Card Interface  
4016473  
4016476  
N/A  
Explorer 8240HDC, HD Digital-Only DVR with  
160 GB HDD, 128 MB RAM, HD Outputs,  
DOCSIS, and M-Card Interface  
Explorer 8240HDC, HD Digital-Only DVR with  
160 GB HDD, 128 MB RAM, HD Outputs,  
DOCSIS, Dual QPSK, and M-Card Interface  
Note: DOCSIS models have both DAVIC and DOCSIS out-of-band capability; DOCSIS-capable software is  
required for DOCSIS operation.  
Scientific Atlanta, the Scientific Atlanta logo, AllTouch, Explorer, and PowerKEY are registered trademarks of Scientific-  
Atlanta, Inc.  
8240C, 8240HDC, AT8550, AT8560, and Axiom are trademarks of Scientific-Atlanta, Inc.  
Cisco, Cisco Systems, and the Cisco Systems logo are registered trademarks of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates  
in the U.S. and certain other countries.  
DOCSIS is a registered trademark of Cable Television Laboratories, Inc.  
CableCARD, M-Card, and OCAP are trademarks of Cable Television Laboratories, Inc.  
Dolby is a registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories.  
HDMI, the HDMI logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI  
Licensing LLC.  
All other trademarks shown are trademarks of their respective owners.  
Specifications and product availability are subject to change without notice.  
© 2007 Scientific-Atlanta, Inc. All rights reserved.  
1-800-722-2009 or 770-236-6900  
Part Number 7010958 Rev B  
March 2007  
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