Scientific Atlanta EXPLORER 3000, User'S Installation Manual

Page 1: ...HCTtoan ACelectricaloutletand ConnecttheACpowercord fromanotherdevice suchas aTVorDVDplayer MessageIndicator Indicatesmessagefromserviceprovider PressInfokeytoaccessmessage Display ChannelNumberandTim...

Page 2: ...User s Installation Guide EXPLORER Digital Home Communications Terminal...

Page 3: ...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 ma...

Page 4: ...ot 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 fro...

Page 5: ...ds 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...

Page 6: ...equires 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 p...

Page 7: ...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...

Page 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 gu...

Page 9: ...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...

Page 10: ...hown 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 pr...

Page 11: ...ays 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...

Page 12: ...t 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 electrica...

Page 13: ...u 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...

Page 14: ...S 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 COMMUNICATIO...

Page 15: ...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...

Page 16: ...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...

Page 17: ...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 R...

Page 18: ...AT 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...

Page 19: ...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 C...

Page 20: ...O 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 FAS...

Page 21: ...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 O...

Page 22: ...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...

Page 23: ...E 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...

Page 24: ...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 OT...

Page 25: ...LE 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 DE...

Page 26: ...IS 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 COM...

Page 27: ...CHED 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...

Page 28: ...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...

Page 29: ...am 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 o...

Page 30: ...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...

Page 31: ...h 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 P...

Page 32: ...America Information in this document is subject to change without notice No part of this document may be reproduced in any form without the express written permission of Scientific Atlanta Inc Notices...

Page 33: ...nection 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...