Scientific Atlanta Explorer, Installation Manual

Page 1: ...User s Installation Guide EXPLORER Digital Home Communications Terminal ...

Page 2: ...e presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying this product This symbol is intended to alert you that uninsulated voltage within this product may have sufficient magnitude to cause electric shock Therefore it is dangerous to make any kind of contact with any inside part of this product WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE ...

Page 3: ...not use accessories with this equipment unless recommended by your cable company IMPORTANT RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION continued Ventilation This equipment has openings for ventilation that protect it from overheating To ensure the reliability of this equipment do not obstruct the openings Do not place other equipment lamps books or any other object on the top of this equipment Do not place this equi...

Page 4: ...rds place objects on the cords or place objects against the cords which can damage the cords Pay particular attention to cords that are at plugs at electrical outlets and at the places where the cords exit the equipment IMPORTANT RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION continued Power Sources A label on this equipment indicates the correct power source for this equipment Operate this equipment only from an elect...

Page 5: ...Requires Service For damage that requires service unplug this equipment from the electrical outlet Refer service to qualified service personnel when any of the following occurs There is damage to the power cord or plug Liquid enters the equipment A heavy object falls on the equipment There is exposure to rain or water Operation is not normal the instructions describe the proper operation If you dr...

Page 6: ...l Splitter 13 Using an RF Bypass Module 14 Connecting a Digital Audio Decoder 16 Connection Diagrams Connecting a Non Stereo TV 17 Connecting a Stereo TV 18 Connecting a Non Stereo TV and a Non Stereo VCR 19 Connecting a Non Stereo TV and a Stereo VCR 20 Connecting a Stereo TV and a Non Stereo VCR 21 Connecting a Stereo TV and a Stereo VCR 22 Connecting a Stereo TV with S Video Input 23 Connecting...

Page 7: ...8 for detailed instructions 6 Program your remote control to operate your TV and VCR See your remote control user s guide 7 Use the IPG to browse and view your program preferences See the IPG user s guide Getting Started Installation Tips Follow these tips for proper DHCT operation Do not plug the DHCT into a wall outlet that is controlled by a wall switch The IPG data does not update when the out...

Page 8: ...e Explorer DHCT provides exceptional picture quality and an Interactive Program Guide IPG an interactive on screen browsing and program selecting menu This guide provides diagrams of the front and back panels of the DHCT diagrams for connecting the DHCT to other electronic devices basic instructions for using the DHCT and troubleshooting tips for proper operation Joining the Explorer Club Scientif...

Page 9: ...shown for instructions on connecting the device in your system VHF Transformer for non cable ready TV 12 RF Splitter for PIP viewing 13 RF Bypass Module for viewing cable programming while recording premium programming 14 Digital Audio Receiver for surround sound 16 Stereo Receiver or Amplifier for using external speakers 25 or 26 Home Theatre Receiver for using external speakers 27 TV and VCR Set...

Page 10: ...lays the channel numbers and time of day 4 Bypass indicator Indicates optional bypass feature is on when illuminated Explorer DHCT Front Panel 5 VOL and VOL Increases or decreases volume 6 For test For technician use only 7 CH or CH Scrolls up or down through the channels 8 Power Activates the functions of the DHCT T8473 6 7 5 4 2 3 1 8 ...

Page 11: ...ct to cable input of TV or VCR 10 Cable In Connect to cable signal from cable service provider 11 Bypass Connect an optional RF Bypass module See page 14 12 AC Power Connect the DHCT to an AC electrical outlet Input 13 AC Switched Connect the AC power cord from another Outlet device such as a TV T8474 RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION ETHERNET OUT DATA S VIDEO VIDEO CABLE CABLE IN BYPAS...

Page 12: ...ou connect the transformer your TV is considered cable ready and you can connect additional electronic devices to your TV and the DHCT Continue with connecting your TV to the DHCT and any other devices in system Do not use Connect to CABLE OUT on DHCT or to OUT TO TV on VCR Connect VHF transformer Connect VHF antenna terminals on TV T8475 Back of TV 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 13: ...LS CONNECTION OF THIS DEVICE IN ANY OTHER FASHION MAY CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE TO RADIO COMMUNICATIONS AND IS IN VIOLATION OF THE FCC RULES PART 15 120 VAC 60Hz 40W 120 VAC 60Hz 5A CABLE COMMUNICATIONS LISTED 14141 C CATV CONVERTER MADE IN MEXICO Explorer DHCT RF IN R L AUDIO IN 1 VIDEO IN 1 R L AUDIO IN 2 VIDEO IN 2 Back of TV Splitter Cable Input T8532 In Out Out Connecting a TV with the PIP F...

Page 14: ...o your TV which allows you to view any regular cable program At the same time the DHCT sends cable signals to your VCR and you can record any channel to which the DHCT is tuned including premium or pay per view channels When you disable the Bypass feature both your VCR and TV can receive cable signals from the Explorer DHCT Note After installing the Bypass module tune the VCR input to the Explorer...

Page 15: ... Bypass key to toggle the feature on and off To deactivate the Bypass feature 1 Press the Bypass key on the remote control The Bypass indicator no longer illuminates on the Explorer DHCT 2 Tune your TV using one of the following methods If the TV VCR switch on your VCR is in the VCR position you must tune your TV to the VCR output channel channel 3 or 4 You can view a tape or you can view the chan...

Page 16: ...4 1394 THIS DEVICE IS INTENDED TO BE ATTACHED TO A RECEIVER THAT IS NOT USED TO RECEIVE OVER THE AIR BROADCAST SIGNALS CONNECTION OF THIS DEVICE IN ANY OTHER FASHION MAY CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE TO RADIO COMMUNICATIONS AND IS IN VIOLATION OF THE FCC RULES PART 15 120 VAC 60Hz 40W 120 VAC 60Hz 5A CABLE COMMUNICATIONS LISTED 14141 C CATV CONVERTER MADE IN MEXICO Cable Input Explorer DHCT T8480 DIG...

Page 17: ...HAT IS NOT USED TO RECEIVE OVER THE AIR BROADCAST SIGNALS CONNECTION OF THIS DEVICE IN ANY OTHER FASHION MAY CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE TO RADIO COMMUNICATIONS AND IS IN VIOLATION OF THE FCC RULES PART 15 120 VAC 60Hz 40W 120 VAC 60Hz 5A CABLE COMMUNICATIONS LISTED 14141 C CATV CONVERTER MADE IN MEXICO Cable Input Explorer DHCT CABLE ANTENNA Back of TV T8615 Required Cables 75 Coaxial Cable Note A...

Page 18: ... THIS DEVICE IS INTENDED TO BE ATTACHED TO A RECEIVER THAT IS NOT USED TO RECEIVE OVER THE AIR BROADCAST SIGNALS CONNECTION OF THIS DEVICE IN ANY OTHER FASHION MAY CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE TO RADIO COMMUNICATIONS AND IS IN VIOLATION OF THE FCC RULES PART 15 120 VAC 60Hz 40W 120 VAC 60Hz 5A CABLE COMMUNICATIONS LISTED 14141 C CATV CONVERTER MADE IN MEXICO Cable Input Explorer DHCT RIGHT IN OUT LE...

Page 19: ...IO OUT OUT OUT OUT DIGITAL AUDIO USB 1394 1394 THIS DEVICE IS INTENDED TO BE ATTACHED TO A RECEIVER THAT IS NOT USED TO RECEIVE OVER THE AIR BROADCAST SIGNALS CONNECTION OF THIS DEVICE IN ANY OTHER FASHION MAY CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE TO RADIO COMMUNICATIONS AND IS IN VIOLATION OF THE FCC RULES PART 15 120 VAC 60Hz 40W 120 VAC 60Hz 5A CABLE COMMUNICATIONS LISTED 14141 C CATV CONVERTER MADE IN ME...

Page 20: ... L R AUDIO OUT OUT OUT OUT DIGITAL AUDIO USB 1394 1394 THIS DEVICE IS INTENDED TO BE ATTACHED TO A RECEIVER THAT IS NOT USED TO RECEIVE OVER THE AIR BROADCAST SIGNALS CONNECTION OF THIS DEVICE IN ANY OTHER FASHION MAY CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE TO RADIO COMMUNICATIONS AND IS IN VIOLATION OF THE FCC RULES PART 15 120 VAC 60Hz 40W 120 VAC 60Hz 5A CABLE COMMUNICATIONS LISTED 14141 C CATV CONVERTER MA...

Page 21: ...s stereo RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION ETHERNET OUT DATA S VIDEO VIDEO CABLE CABLE IN BYPASS L R AUDIO OUT OUT OUT OUT DIGITAL AUDIO USB 1394 1394 THIS DEVICE IS INTENDED TO BE ATTACHED TO A RECEIVER THAT IS NOT USED TO RECEIVE OVER THE AIR BROADCAST SIGNALS CONNECTION OF THIS DEVICE IN ANY OTHER FASHION MAY CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE TO RADIO COMMUNICATIONS AND IS IN VIOLATION OF T...

Page 22: ...HE AIR BROADCAST SIGNALS CONNECTION OF THIS DEVICE IN ANY OTHER FASHION MAY CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE TO RADIO COMMUNICATIONS AND IS IN VIOLATION OF THE FCC RULES PART 15 120 VAC 60Hz 40W 120 VAC 60Hz 5A CABLE COMMUNICATIONS LISTED 14141 C CATV CONVERTER MADE IN MEXICO Cable Input Explorer DHCT RIGHT IN OUT LEFT AUDIO IN OUT OUT TO TV IN FROM ANT IN OUT LEFT RIGHT VIDEO 1 IN OUT CABLE ANTENNA VID...

Page 23: ...L R AUDIO OUT OUT OUT OUT DIGITAL AUDIO USB 1394 1394 THIS DEVICE IS INTENDED TO BE ATTACHED TO A RECEIVER THAT IS NOT USED TO RECEIVE OVER THE AIR BROADCAST SIGNALS CONNECTION OF THIS DEVICE IN ANY OTHER FASHION MAY CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE TO RADIO COMMUNICATIONS AND IS IN VIOLATION OF THE FCC RULES PART 15 120 VAC 60Hz 40W 120 VAC 60Hz 5A CABLE COMMUNICATIONS LISTED 14141 C CATV CONVERTER MAD...

Page 24: ...BLE IN BYPASS L R AUDIO OUT OUT OUT OUT DIGITAL AUDIO USB 1394 1394 THIS DEVICE IS INTENDED TO BE ATTACHED TO A RECEIVER THAT IS NOT USED TO RECEIVE OVER THE AIR BROADCAST SIGNALS CONNECTION OF THIS DEVICE IN ANY OTHER FASHION MAY CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE TO RADIO COMMUNICATIONS AND IS IN VIOLATION OF THE FCC RULES PART 15 120 VAC 60Hz 40W 120 VAC 60Hz 5A CABLE COMMUNICATIONS LISTED 14141 C CATV...

Page 25: ...HIS DEVICE IS INTENDED TO BE ATTACHED TO A RECEIVER THAT IS NOT USED TO RECEIVE OVER THE AIR BROADCAST SIGNALS CONNECTION OF THIS DEVICE IN ANY OTHER FASHION MAY CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE TO RADIO COMMUNICATIONS AND IS IN VIOLATION OF THE FCC RULES PART 15 120 VAC 60Hz 40W 120 VAC 60Hz 5A CABLE COMMUNICATIONS LISTED 14141 C CATV CONVERTER MADE IN MEXICO Cable Input Explorer DHCT T8483 OUT TO TV I...

Page 26: ...ACHED TO A RECEIVER THAT IS NOT USED TO RECEIVE OVER THE AIR BROADCAST SIGNALS CONNECTION OF THIS DEVICE IN ANY OTHER FASHION MAY CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE TO RADIO COMMUNICATIONS AND IS IN VIOLATION OF THE FCC RULES PART 15 120 VAC 60Hz 40W 120 VAC 60Hz 5A CABLE COMMUNICATIONS LISTED 14141 C CATV CONVERTER MADE IN MEXICO Cable Input Explorer DHCT RIGHT IN OUT LEFT AUDIO IN OUT OUT TO TV IN FROM ...

Page 27: ...R OUTPUTS RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION ETHERNET OUT DATA S VIDEO VIDEO CABLE CABLE IN BYPASS L R AUDIO OUT OUT OUT OUT DIGITAL AUDIO USB 1394 1394 THIS DEVICE IS INTENDED TO BE ATTACHED TO A RECEIVER THAT IS NOT USED TO RECEIVE OVER THE AIR BROADCAST SIGNALS CONNECTION OF THIS DEVICE IN ANY OTHER FASHION MAY CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE TO RADIO COMMUNICATIONS AND IS IN VIOLATION OF ...

Page 28: ...ram your remote control to operate your TV and VCR For instructions see your remote control user s guide Operating the DHCT Choose one of the following options to operate the DHCT Press the Power key on the front panel of the DHCT Use your remote control keys Refer to your remote control user s guide for instructions on which key or combination of keys to press Control the volume and select channe...

Page 29: ... color Adjust the TV color controls Check and Correct If your DHCT does not perform as expected the following tips may help If you need further assistance contact your cable service provider No picture Plug your TV and DHCT into an electrical outlet that is not controlled by a wall switch Verify that all cables are properly connected Verify that the power to your TV is turned on If your system inc...

Page 30: ...ch is in the ON position Tips for Improved Performance continued Channel banner displays question marks instead of the channel number Press the INFO key on the remote control You may have pressed the Power key before all of the data for the IPG was received by the DHCT TV screen displays a message indicating that the DHCT is automatically updating its software Wait for the time to display on the L...

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Page 32: ...nnection or operation for this device Please contact your cable service provider for any questions you may have regarding the operation or installation of this device United States 4261 Communications Drive P O Box 6850 Norcross GA 30091 6850 Tel 770 903 5000 TWX 810 799 4912 Telex 0542898 Europe Home Park Estate Kings Langley Herts WD4 8LZ England Tel 44 1 923 266133 Fax 44 1 923 269018 Asia Paci...