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Cisco Explorer 4742HDC High-Definition Set-Top with Multi-Stream CableCARD Interface Data Sheet

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Power, flexibility, and advanced security features highlight the Cisco® Explorer® 4742HDC High-Definition Set-Top with Multi-Stream CableCARD™ (M-Card™) interface. Additionally, the 4742HDC set-tops support Multimedia over Coax Alliance (MoCA™) technology. With MOCA, subscribers can use their cable wiring for LAN connections.

The 4742HDC set-top supports 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 4742HDC has earned the ENERGY STAR® 1.

Figure 1. Cisco Explorer 4742HDC 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 on-demand services (optional software)

Advanced User Interface Capabilities

• 3D Graphics acceleration with Open GL IS 2.0 support (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

• MoCA Connection enables an IP LAN connection over coax cable, which minimizes the need for new wiring in the home

• 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 4742HDC Front Panel (image may vary from actual product and specification)

Table 1. Front Panel

Feature

Description

Controls

IR receiver, Power

Connections

USB 2.0 host, software controlled

Indicators

Four 7-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 4742HDC Back Panel (Image may vary from actual product and specification)

Table 2. Back Panel

Feature

Description

Connections In

Cable In with MoCA

Connections-Interactive

USB 2.0 Host, RJ-45 Ethernet, software controlled

Connections Out

HDMI™ with CEC, IEEE 1394 (4-pin), Dual L/R Audio, Baseband Video, YPbPr, IR, Optical Digital Audio, RF Out

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

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

Labels

Serial Number, eCM MAC Address, M-Card Serial Number, M-Card MAC Address,
RF MAC Address, tamper-proof CableCARD (green)

Product Specifications

Table 3. Product Specifications

Specification

Value

Tuning and Decoding

Tuning

QAM 64 or 256, In-Band 54 MHz-1 GHz, A/V in display,
QPSK out-of-band (OOB) 70-130 MHz, DOCSIS 91-867 MHz, MoCA 1.0-1.5 GHz

Video Decoders

Dedicated 400 MHz VLIW CPU Processor, MPEG-4 (H.264) up to HP@L4.0 (HD), VC1 AP@L2&3, MPEG-2 up to MP@HL, 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, 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

Arm Mali 200 3 Dimension graphics processor, up to 1920 x 1080 resolution, 32 bit (16 million) color, OpenGL ES2.0-compatible, software controlled

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 OPTIONAL: 3dB DOCSIS upstream power boost

Memory/Storage

RAM

Minimum of 512 MB

Flash

Minimum of 128 MB

NVM

Minimum of 16 KB

Processors

Application/CPU

792 MHz (1200 DMIPS)

DOCSIS

333 MHz CPU

Network

400 MHz CPU

Dimensions

Product (HxWxD)

2.0 in. x 11.2 in. x 9 in. (5.1 cm x 28.5 cm x 22.9 cm)

Product Weight

3.5 lbs (1.6 Kg)

Carton (HxWxD)

Carton of 5 units = 14.25 in. x 10.6 in. x 12.6 in. (36.2 cm x 26.9 cm x 32.0 cm)

Total Weight

Carton of 5 units = 17.6 lbs (8 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 (Version 3, 2011)

Table 4. Accessories

Specification

Value

In Carton
 

Power Cord, Quick Reference Guide

Sold Separately

  

Part Number
 

License, Axiom OCAP (tru2way) Middleware, non-DVR, see Note 2

4026954
 

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

1002048

Ordering Information

Table 5. Ordering Information

Model

Description

Part Number Set-Top with M-Card Module

Cisco Explorer 4742HDC

Explorer 4742HDC Digital-Only High-Definition Interactive Set-Top with PowerKEY Multi-Stream CableCARD (with 512 MB)

4038087

Cisco Explorer 4742HDC

Explorer 4742HDC Digital-Only High-Definition Interactive Set-Top, 3dB DOCSIS Boost, with PowerKEY Multi-Stream CableCARD Interface (with 512 MB)

4041520

Cisco Explorer 4742HDC

Explorer 4742HDC Digital-Only High-Definition Interactive Set-Top, 3dB DOCSIS Boost, with Cox Customer Specific Multi-Stream CableCARD (with 512 MB)

4040016

Notes:
1. Set-top boxes that earn the ENERGY STAR reduce greenhouse gas emissions by meeting strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy. ENERGY STAR is a registered mark owned by the U.S. government.

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 USE OF A CONSUMER OR OTHER USES IN WHICH IT DOES NOT RECEIVE REMUNERATION 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 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 may be required to obtain a separate use license from MPEG LA prior to any use of AVC/H.264 encoders and/or decoders.

VC-1 License

With respect to each VC-1 product, we are obligated to provide the following notice:
THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE VC-l PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER TO (i) ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE VC-l STANDARD ("VC-l VIDEO") AND/OR (ii) DECODE VC-l 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 VC-l 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 may be required to obtain a separate use license from MPEG LA prior to any use of VC-1 decoders and/or encoders.
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