Power, flexibility, and advanced security features highlight the Cisco® Explorer® 4640HDC and 4650HDC High-Definition Set-Tops with Multi-Stream CableCARD™ (M-Card™) Interface.
The 4640HDC and 4650HDC set-tops support the tru2way™ (formerly OCAP™) and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) mandates for separable security. The set-tops also offer MPEG-4 (H.264) high definition (HD) and standard definition (SD) decoding with HD and SD outputs and DOCSIS® 2.0 data capability. The 4650HDC set-top also provides analog tuning.
Figure 1. Cisco Explorer 4650HDC Front Panel (Image May Vary from Actual Product and Specification)
Features
Network Utilization Enhancements
• 1 GHz Tuning enables cable operators to expand network bandwidth to provide additional services such as VOD, tru2way, DOCSIS 2.0, and high-speed data
• MPEG-4 (H.264) Decoding supports compression technology that provides better video quality at approximately half the data rate of MPEG-2
• DOCSIS 2.0 provides greatly increased upstream throughput for future advanced services and provides a path for future IP video services (optional software)
OpenCable™ and Conventional Network Support
• M-Card Interface uses a Multi-Stream CableCARD (M-Card) for separable security
• Axiom™Middleware supports tru2way applications such as Service Navigators, Games, and other future tru2way applications (optional software)
• DSG (DOCSIS Set-top Gateway) provides a powerful standard transport mechanism for command and control signaling between the set-top and service provider network (optional software)
• DAVIC Receiver/Transmitter allows IP-based, real-time, two-way communication between the set-top and the service provider network for on-demand services (optional software)
Home Networking Features
• USB 2.0 Connection enables a host connection to peripheral devices such as navigation controllers, network adapters, and memory media readers
• Ethernet Connection enables a connection to the home IP LAN for advanced services such as content sharing to the set-top from retail-purchased electronic devices
Figure 2. Cisco Explorer 4650HDC Front Panel (Image May Vary from Actual Product and Specification)
Table 1. Front Panel
Feature
Description
Controls
Vol+, Vol-, Ch+ Ch-, Select, Guide, Info, Exit, Settings, IR receiver, Power
Connections
USB 2.0 host, software-controlled
Indicators
Four-segment LED digits, Power icon, Message icon, HDTV, 5.1, Auto, 1080i/p, 720i/p, 480i/p
Color
Black, grey text
Branding
Cisco, model number, provision for customer brand
Figure 3. Cisco Explorer 4650HDC Back Panel (Image May Vary from Actual Product and Specification)
Table 2. Back Panel
Feature
Description
Connections In
Cable In, Power
Connections-Interactive
USB 2.0 Host, RJ-45 Ethernet, software controlled
Connections Out
HDMI™ (1.3) with CEC, IEEE 1394 (4-pin), Dual L/R Audio, Baseband Video, YPbPr, IR,
S-Video Out, Optical Digital Audio, Coaxial Digital Audio Out, RF Out, Switched Outlet, see Note 1
Output Resolutions
720 x 480i 60 Hz, 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, 720 x 480i 60 Hz, software controlled, see Note 1
Output Control
Scaled video in graphics, scaled HD video in graphics, graphics on HD and SD outputs, aspect ratio control, native resolution pass-thru, HD down convertible to SD, software controlled
Polarized 2-prong outlet, at input line voltage, software controlled
Labels
Serial Number, eCM MAC Address, RF MAC Address, M-Card Serial Number, M-Card MAC Address
Product Specifications
Table 3. Product Specifications
Specification
Value
Tuning and Decoding
Tuning
Analog (4650HDC), QAM 64 or 256, In-Band 54 MHz-1 GHz,
QPSK out-of-band (OOB) 70-130 MHz, DOCSIS 91-867 MHz, A/V in display
Video Decoders
MPEG-2 MP@ML, MP@HL (SD, 720 x 480i), MPEG-4 (H.264) up to HP@L4.0 (HD), VC1, Video Scaling, software controlled
Audio Decoders
Dolby™ Digital to 5.1, MPEG-1 and MPEG-2, Dolby Digital+, AAC, AAC+, AC3, MP3
Conditional Access
Separable security with M-Card
Graphics Engine
Up to 960 x 540 resolution, 32 bit (16 million) color
DAVIC
FDC (Forward Data Channel) 1.54 Mbps QPSK, RDC (Reverse Data Channel) 1.54 Mbps QPSK, FAT QAM Channel Downstream, software controlled
DOCSIS
OOB and interaction via DOCSIS 2.0, DOCSIS Set-top Gateway, Baseline Privacy Interface, software controlled
Memory/Storage
RAM
Minimum of 128 MB, see Note 2
Flash
Minimum of 32 MB
NVM
Minimum of 16 KB
Processors
Application/CPU
700 MHz (approximately 1000 dMIPs)
DOCSIS
333 MHz CPU
Network
400 MHz CPU
Dimensions
Product (HxWxD)
2.75 in. x 13.75 in. x 9 in. (7.0 cm x 34.9 cm x 22.9 cm)
Product Weight
4.5 lbs (2.04 kg)
Carton (HxWxD)
Carton of 5 units = 16.5 in. x 11.0 in. x 16.5 in. (41.9 cm x 27.9 cm x 41.9 cm)
Total Weight
Carton of 5 units = 25.25 lbs (11.45 kg)
Environment Specifications
Placement
Locate with at least 2 inches of open space above and on each side
Room Temperature
32º to 105ºF (0º to 40ºC) during operation
Storage Temperature
14º to 158ºF (-10º to 70ºC)
Power Dissipation
50W maximum peak, ENERGY STAR Tier 1
Table 4. Accessories
Specification
Value
In Carton
HDMI Cable, Power Cord, Quick Reference Guide
Sold Separately
Part Number
License, Axiom OCAP (tru2way) Middleware, non-DVR, see Note 2
4026954
SARA Software License, 1 year term
4020466
SARA Software License, 2 year term
4020467
MultiStream CableCARD PKM802
4014733 is EOL
MultiStream CableCARD PKM803 (Multiples of 200)
4033273
AllTouch® AT8650 Remote Control
4016237
RGB Adapter and Cables
749790 is EOL
IR Extender - 12 ft (3.65 m)
1004648
USB IR Extender - 12 ft (3.65 m)
1001807 is EOL
USB IR Extender - 25 ft (7.32 m)
4006725 is EOL
HDMI-to-HDMI Cable (additional or replacement)
1002048
Ordering Information
Table 5. Ordering Information
Model
Description
Part Number
Set-Top with PowerKEY M-Card Module
Cisco Explorer 4640HDC
Cisco Explorer 4640HDC High-Definition Interactive Set-Top (with 256 MB)
4028057
Cisco Explorer 4640HDC
Cisco Explorer 4640HDC High-Definition Interactive Set-Top (with 512 MB)
4033997
Cisco Explorer 4650HDC
Cisco Explorer 4650HDC High-Definition Interactive Set-Top (with 256 MB)
4024132
Cisco Explorer 4650HDC
Cisco Explorer 4650HDC High-Definition Interactive Set-Top (with 512 MB)
4034702
Notes:
1. 1080p/24 or 1080p/30 output formats are available on HDMI, if those formats are presented to the set-top box at its input. Incoming video formats will not be converted to either of these for output. Output of these formats is under software control.
2. Axiom Middleware for tru2way (formerly OCAP) support is recommended only for the 4600 models that have a minimum of 256 MB RAM.
AVC Video License
With respect to each AVC/H.264 product, we are obligated to provide the following notice:
THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER TO (i) ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AVC STANDARD ("AVC VIDEO") AND/OR (ii) DECODE AVC VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED TO PROVIDE AVC VIDEO. NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C. SEE http://www.mpegla.com.
Accordingly, please be advised that service providers, content providers, and broadcasters are required to obtain a separate use license from MPEG LA prior to any use of AVC/H.264 encoders and/or decoders.
The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.
