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- Page 1 Connecting the ® Explorer 8240HD Digital Video Recorder...
- Page 2 Notice for CATV Installers CATV Installers Notice If you are a CATV installer, read the information in the box below. U.S. Patents U.S. Patents List A patent notice is affixed to this product. In addition, the product may also be covered by one or more of the following patents: 4,636,852;...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Component Input (PrPbY/V) ... 14 Connecting the 8240HD to a Stereo VCR and HDTV (optional) ... 15 Connecting the 8240HD to an External SATA Hard Disk Drive (optional) ... 16 Connecting the 8240HD in HD Mode to an SDTV With Component Input (PrPbY/V) ... -
Page 4: Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Heed Warnings Adhere to all warnings on the product and in the operating instructions. Read, Retain, and Follow These Instructions Read all of the instructions before you operate this product. Follow all operating instructions that accompany this product. Retain the instructions for future use. - Page 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS, Protecting This Product From Foreign Objects and Water or Moisture Damage WARNING: Avoid electric shock and fire hazard! Never push objects through the openings in this product. Foreign objects can cause electrical shorts that can result in electric shock or fire.
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Page 7: Change The Way You Watch Tv
Identify Your 8240HD To find the serial number for your 8240HD, look on the back for a label that is similar to the example shown here. The serial number begins with “SA“ and is located in the lower left corner of the bar code. -
Page 8: What's On The Front Panel
Provides access to your on-screen selection 11 Smart Card* Allows smart card access 12 USB Port* Connects to external equipment, such as a keyboard * These connectors are reserved for future use or may not be available on all 8240HD models. -
Page 9: What's On The Back Panel
12 1394 Firewire Connect to display devices equipped with a 1394 input. This connector is reserved for future use and may not be available on all 8240HD models 13 AC Outlet Connect the AC power cord from another device, such as a TV... -
Page 10: Connecting The 8240Hd
See pages 11 through 18 and the related user guides for more information. Plug the 8240HD and the TV into an AC power source that is not controlled by a switch. Do not turn on the 8240HD or TV yet. POWER It may take several minutes for the 8240HD to receive the latest software, programming, and service information. -
Page 11: Connections For An Hdtv And Vcr
Connections for an HDTV and VCR To use the 8240HD with an HDTV, you must make one of the following connections to view the HD content. In addition, you can make connections to a VCR to archive recordings to a VCR tape. -
Page 12: Connections For A Standard-Definition Tv And Vcr
Connections for a Standard-Definition TV and VCR When using the 8240HD with an SDTV, you must make one of the following connections to view content. Some SDTVs may not have all these connections. In addition, you can make connections to a VCR to archive recordings to a VCR tape. Refer to your TV and VCR user guides and the cabling diagrams in this guide for more detailed information. -
Page 13: Watch Tv
Another When two of your favorite programs are scheduled at the same time, you can record one program on the built-in DVR while watching the other. Use the DVR keys on the remote control to record programs or to play back recorded programs. -
Page 14: Performance Tips
No Picture • Verify that the power to your TV is turned on. • If the 8240HD is plugged into a wall switch, verify that the switch is in the ON position. • Verify that all cables are properly connected. -
Page 15: Frequently Asked Questions About Hdtv
(There are bars surrounding the picture.) Where Are the Connection Diagrams? The diagrams at the end of this guide show examples of common ways to connect the 8240HD to your HDTV, DVD, and home theater receiver. However, these diagrams do not show every possible combination of devices. -
Page 16: Picture Formats
• The screen resolution (1080i, 480p, and so forth) is sometimes referred to as the scan rate. The terms are interchangeable. • You can stretch and zoom the displayed picture using the built-in capability of the 8240HD by pressing the # key on the remote control. Refer to your DVR user’s guide for more information on this feature. -
Page 17: Connecting The 8240Hd To An Hdtv With An Hdmi Connector
Audio: Digital Out setting on the 8240HD is set to Dolby Digital. You can either switch the Audio: Digital Out setting back to HDMI when you are not using the home theater or Dolby Digital decoder, or you can connect the... -
Page 18: Connecting The 8240Hd To An Hdtv With A Dvi Connector
Connecting the 8240HD to an HDTV With a DVI Connector Note: When connecting the HDMI connector to the DVI connector on your HDTV, you need an HDMI-to-DVI adaptor, and you need a separate audio connection. WARNING: Electric shock hazard! Unplug all electronic devices before connecting or disconnecting any... -
Page 19: Connecting The 8240Hd To An Hdtv With Component Input (Prpby/V)
Connecting the 8240HD to an HDTV With Component Input (PrPbY/V) WARNING: Electric shock hazard! Unplug all electronic devices before connecting or disconnecting any device cables to the 8240HD. -
Page 20: Connecting The 8240Hd To A Home Theater System With Component Input (Prpby/V)
Connecting the 8240HD to a Home Theater System With Component Input (PrPbY/V) WARNING: Electric shock hazard! Unplug all electronic devices before connecting or disconnecting any device cables to the 8240HD. Back of Home Theater Receiver DIGITAL TV/CABLE VIDEO 1 COMPONENT VIDEO... -
Page 21: Connecting The 8240Hd To A Stereo Vcr And Hdtv (Optional)
Connecting the 8240HD to a Stereo VCR and HDTV (optional) WARNING: Electric shock hazard! Unplug all electronic devices before connecting or disconnecting any device cables to the 8240HD. -
Page 22: Connecting The 8240Hd To An External Sata Hard Disk Drive (Optional)
• If it is a new drive or one used on another device, you will be asked to format it. • If the drive is formatted and will work with this 8240HD, you will get a confirmation that the drive is working. - Page 23 • The 8240HD automatically stores complete programs using the following space available logic: - If the external SATA drive has more space available, the SATA drive stores the next recording. - If the internal hard drive on the 8240HD has more space available, the internal hard drive stores the next recording.
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Page 24: Connecting The 8240Hd In Hd Mode To An Sdtv With Component Input (Prpby/V)
Connecting the 8240HD in HD Mode to an SDTV With Component Input (PrPbY/V) WARNING: Electric shock hazard! Unplug all electronic devices before connecting or disconnecting any device cables to the 8240HD. Connecting the 8240HD in SD Mode to an SDTV... -
Page 25: Compliance Information
Any reproduction or distribution of this firmware, or any portion of it, without the express written consent of Scientific-Atlanta, Inc. is prohibited. Trademarks 8240HD, Explorer, Scientific-Atlanta, and the Scientific-Atlanta logo are registered trademarks of Scientific-Atlanta, Inc. Dolby is a registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories. HDMI, the HDMI... -
Page 26: Index
See also Front panel; Back panel required for HDTV required for SDTV 5, 6 Connecting the 8240HD to other devices See also Web access to product information HDTV with Component input (PrPbY/V) HDTV with DVI connector HDTV with HDMI connector... - Page 27 Mode 3, 4, 6, 18 TV, What is it Serial number, locating Set-top. See DVR, What is it Software updates Sound, performance Smart card Standard-definition, What is it Standard screen TV Stretching and zooming programs digital, what is it...
- Page 28 © 2005 by Scientific-Atlanta, Inc. All rights reserved. Product and service availability subject to change without notice. Scientific-Atlanta, Inc., 5030 Sugarloaf Parkway, P.O. Box 465447, Lawrenceville, GA 30042 www.scientificatlanta.com April 2005 Printed in USA 4010317 Rev A...