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Scientific Atlanta Explorer 3270HD User Manual

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High-Definition Digital Interactive Set-Top
User's Guide

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  • Page 1 Explorer ® 3270HD ™ High-Definition Digital Interactive Set-Top User’s Guide...
  • Page 2 IMPOR T T T T T ANT R IMPOR IMPOR ANT R ANT R IMPOR IMPOR ANT R ANT R ULES FOR SAFE OPERA TION SAFE OPERA SAFE OPERA SAFE OPERA SAFE OPERA Note to CATV System Installer (USA/Canada Only) This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC (Section 54, Part I of the Canadian...
  • Page 3 Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Do not expose this set-top to liquid or moisture.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Before You Begin ... 8 Frequently Asked Questions About HDTV ... 10 Back Panel Connectors ... 12 Connecting the Explorer 3270HD Set-Top ... 13 Selecting Your Picture Size and Format ... 18 Watching TV ... 22 Closed Captioning ... 24 Programming Your Remote ...

  • Page 5: Welcome

    (HDTV) as well as standard-definition television (SDTV), in both analog and digital formats. The Explorer 3270HD Set- Top also provides you with the ability to experience the latest television offerings including video-on-demand (VOD), if available from your cable service provider.
  • Page 6 Contents Contents Contents Contents Contents What’s In The Carton? The Explorer 3270HD Set-Top carton contains the following items: • Explorer 3270HD Set-Top • 10-ft YPbPr (component video) cable • 10-ft audio/video cable • 10-ft audio cable • power cord Contact your cable service provider to see if this service is available in your area.
  • Page 7 What Is The Explorer eClub? The Explorer eClub is an online club that provides news and “what’s up” information about the Explorer 3270HD Set-Top and offers you a chance to win prizes. Use the space provided here to record your...
  • Page 8 or e e e e e Y Y Y Y Y ou Be ou Be ou Be Bef or ou Be ou Be gin • Read the IMPORTANT RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION section of this guide. • Locate the serial number for your set- top, which is on a bar code on the back panel of the set-top.
  • Page 9 Installing Batteries In Your Remote Your universal remote control (“remote”) is configured from the factory to control your set-top. In addition, you can program your remote to control most TV and VCR models, as well as various additional devices. Your remote requires two AA batteries (included).
  • Page 10 F F F F F r r r r r equentl equentl equentl equentl y y y y y Ask Ask ed Questions equentl Are Local TV Stations Broadcasting in HDTV? Many local stations are transmitting digital signals. However, transmitting a digital signal does not mean transmitting an HDTV signal.

  • Page 11: Selecting Your Picture Size And Format

    Why are some HDTVs 4:3 Aspect Ratio and Others are 16:9? The aspect ratios differ because the television industry manufactures both standard and wide-screen HDTVs, to appeal to consumer viewing preferences. Wide-screen TVs differ in the way that they display standard-screen programming. You can view the program in “pillarbox”...
  • Page 12 anel Connector anel Connector anel Connector s s s s s Bac k P k P anel Connector anel Connector 1394 Connect to a 1394-equipped HDTV or consumer peripheral. Contact your cable service provider to determine if this port is supported in your area. Record your serial number and MAC address shown from this label on page 7 of this guide for future...
  • Page 13 Connecting the Explor Connecting the Explor Connecting the Explor er 3270HD Set-T Connecting the Explor Connecting the Explor Now that you’ve unpacked the Explorer 3270HD Set-Top from its carton, you’re ready to connect it to your HDTV and other electronic devices. The diagrams on the...
  • Page 14 What If My HDTV Doesn’t Have YPbPr Inputs? Most HDTVs include YPbPr connectors for component video inputs, and your Explorer 3270HD Set-Top includes a YPbPr cable for these inputs. If your HDTV has only RGB inputs, you need a connection converter. Check with...
  • Page 15 To Connect the Set-Top to an HDTV Using YPbPr Cables and SDTV Video Cables Explorer 3270HD Set-Top 0003B4287797 SABDQXTL 1394 1394 AUDIO OUT N0006246618 OPTICAL CABLE THIS DEVICE IS INTENDED TO BE ATTACHED AUDIO TO A RECEIVER THAT IS NOT USED TO RECEIVE OVER-THE-AIR BROADCAST SIGNALS.
  • Page 16 To Connect the Set-Top to an HDTV and VCR Standard VCRs can record and play back SDTV programming, but they cannot record HDTV content. Explorer 3270HD Set-Top 0003B4287797 SABDQXTL 1394 1394 AUDIO OUT N0006246618 OPTICAL CABLE THIS DEVICE IS INTENDED TO BE ATTACHED...
  • Page 17 To Connect the Set-Top to an HDTV, VCR and Home Theater Receiver Explorer 3270HD Set-Top 0003B4287797 SABDQXTL 1394 1394 Back of Home Theater Receiver DIGITAL AUDIO IN 2 LOUDSPEAKER OUTPUTS AUDIO OUT N0006246618 OPTICAL CABLE THIS DEVICE IS INTENDED TO BE ATTACHED...
  • Page 18 F or or ma format. 480p means that the screen shows 480 lines, progressive format. Your 3270HD can accept programming in many different formats (aspect ratio and resolution) and convert them into the format that looks best on your HDTV. The...
  • Page 19 Choosing Your Video Input 1. Verify the set-top is plugged in and turned ON. 2. Turn ON the HDTV. 3. Press the INPUT or TV/VIDEO key on the HDTV remote or on the HDTV and scroll to the video input you chose for the connection.
  • Page 20 Selecting a Custom Picture Format If you chose option C, the Wizard offers options for you to select the best picture format and size for viewing programs on your HDTV. 1. Press HDTV monitor is in Normal display mode. 2. Press setup.
  • Page 21 View HD and Non-HD Channels on a 16:9 Screen Some channels are high definition (HD) and some are not. To optimize viewing of non-HD channels, you can stretch or zoom the size of the picture through the set-top. Press CBL once on your remote, and then use the # key to toggle between Normal, Stretch, and Zoom settings.
  • Page 22 TV After you set up your Explorer 3270HD Set-Top, and the front panel displays the current time, you can turn on the set-top Using the Mode Keys Your remote can operate your set-top and your HDTV, plus two other devices that you have set up with your remote.
  • Page 23 To view more detailed information about the highlighted program, press INFO. Changing Your Set-Top Settings The Explorer 3270HD Set-Top offers two menus of settings that you can use to configure your set-top features, based on your preferences: The Quick Settings menu gives you quick...
  • Page 24 Closed Ca Closed Ca ptioning Closed Ca ptioning ptioning ptioning Closed Ca Closed Ca ptioning All TVs support closed captioning through the RF and baseband inputs. When you use the YPrPb ports to connect your set-top to How Can I Turn Closed Captioning On and Off? 1.
  • Page 25 Can I Change the Way Closed Captioning Looks? Yes, as long as the closed-captioning source supports enhanced text appearance and other attributes. If the source does not support these features, then the text color and size will not change after making the following adjustments.
  • Page 26 Pr o o o o o g g g g g r r r r r amming amming amming Y Y Y Y Y our R amming amming The mode keys are the four buttons arched across the top of the remote. These buttons are labeled AUX, VCR, TV, and CBL and let you specify the device you want to control when you are using the remote.
  • Page 27 What If None Of These Codes Work? If none of the codes listed for your device work, you can search through the code library for a valid code. 1. Turn on the device. 2. Press SELECT and a mode key (AUX, VCR, TV, or CBL) at the same time until the light blinks twice.
  • Page 28 TV Codes f TV Codes f or the R or the R TV Codes f TV Codes f or the R TV Codes f or the R or the R emote Brand Admiral The default code Aiko for your TV mode key is 0068.
  • Page 29 Multitech 0194 0170, 0180, 0192 0044, 0033, 0070 0106 Nikko 0192, 0044, 0106 Onwa 0194 Optimus 0264, 0180, 0168 Optonica 0107 Orion 0477, 0193, 0250 Panasonic 0065, 0264 Penney 0061, 1361, 0074, 0044, 0035, 0192, 0065, 0033, 0070, 0170, 0761 Philco 0159, 0033, 0044, 0068, 0477...
  • Page 30 V V V V V CR Codes f CR Codes f CR Codes f CR Codes f or the R CR Codes f VCR Codes Brand The default code Admiral for your VCR Adventura mode key is 0095. Aiwa Akai American High Asha Audiovox...
  • Page 31 Profitronic 0254 Proscan 0074, 0774 Protec 0086 Pulsar 0053 Quasar 0049, 0176, 1176 0074, 0056, 0049, 0062, 0254, 0774 Radio Shack 0014, 1051 Radix 0051 Randex 0051 Realistic 0014, 0118, 0061, 0062, 0051, 0049 ReplayTV 0628, 0630 Runco 0053 0056 Samsung 0059, 0254 Sanky...
  • Page 32 Wards 0172 Yamaha 0190, 1190 Additional Audio Codes These codes allow you to program your remote to control cable radio set-top devices. Brand Code Jerrold 0473, 0534 Scientific Atlanta 0474 Starcom 0473 Amplifier Codes Brand Code 0092 Harman/Kardon 0906 0345...
  • Page 33 Luxman Marantz Nakamichi Optimus Philips Polk Audio Realistic Sansui Sony CBL Codes f or the R CBL Codes f CBL Codes f CBL Codes f CBL Codes f Brand The default code General Instrument 0290, 0490, 0824 for your CBL mode Jerrold key is 0458.

  • Page 34: Watching Tv

    Setting Up Setting Up Ad v v v v v anced F Setting Up Ad Setting Up Setting Up R R R R R emote emote emote emote emote This section lists advanced features for your remote. None of these features are required.
  • Page 35 How Do I Lock My Channel Keys To a Device? By default, the channel keys on your remote (CH+, CH-, digits 0-9 and Last) allow you to change channels on the set- top, the TV, or a VCR, depending on the current mode.
  • Page 36 How Do I Lock My Power Key To a Device? By default, the POWER key on your remote operates the appropriate device for the current mode. You can choose to set up this key to operate multiple devices each time it is pressed, regardless of the current mode.
  • Page 37 Setting Up the Setting Up the V V V V V CR Commander Ser Setting Up the Setting Up the Setting Up the Your cable service provider may offer a VCR Commander™ Service. This service gives you a quick and easy way to record the program you are currently watching or any program in the future.
  • Page 38 Attaching the IR Blaster to Your VCR 1. Refer to your VCR user’s guide to locate the IR sensor window. (The IR sensor is where the VCR receives the remote control signal.) 2. Remove the covering on the adhesive strip from the loop tape, which is attached to the hook fastener on the IR Blaster.

  • Page 39: Setting Up The Vcr Commander Service

    Setting Up VCR Commander Service After you connect the IR Blaster, you must program the code for your brand of VCR into the memory of the VCR Commander. Before you begin, make sure that the VCR is turned off. Note: At any time during this procedure, you can press record a program on your VCR.

  • Page 40: Scheduling A Vcr Recording

    Searching for Your VCR Code If none of the codes listed for your brand of VCR turn on the power to the VCR and start the recording, then follow these steps to scan the entire VCR code library. The scan locates the code that will turn on the power to your VCR and start the recording: 1.
  • Page 41 V V V V V CR Commander Ser CR Commander Ser CR Commander Ser CR Commander Ser CR Commander Ser vice Codes Find the code for your brand of VCR and use this code in the Setting Up the VCR Commander Service section.
  • Page 42 Jensen Kenwood Kodak Lloyd’s Logik MGN Technology Magnasonic Magnavox Magnin Marantz Marta Matsushita Memorex Minolta Mitsubishi Motorola Multitech 0081, 0083, 0022, 0055, 0220, 0221, 0398, 0522, 0555, 0581, 0583, 0655, 0720, 0721, 0755, 0898 0055, 0555, 0655, 0755 Nikko 0051, 0292, 0551, 0651, 0751, 0792, 0851 Nikon 0086, 0586...
  • Page 43 Radio Shack 0014, 0051, 0551, 0651, 0751, 0851 Radix 0051, 0551, 0651, 0751, 0851 Randex 0051, 0551, 0651, 0751, 0851 Realistic 0060, 0062, 0014, 0049, 0051, 0061, 0076, 0080, 0118, 0551, 0560, 0561, 0562, 0618, 0651, 0718, 0751, 0851 Ricoh 0048, 0267, 0548 Runco 0053, 0553...
  • Page 44 heduling a heduling a V V V V V CR R heduling a Sc heduling a heduling a If you are using the VCR Commander Service, your set-top can help you schedule programs that you want to record. VCR Commander automatically starts and stops at the correct time to record programs you Recording the Current Program You can record the program you are...
  • Page 45 Setting the VCR Timer To Record Future Programs The VCR Timer sets your VCR Com- mander Service to record programs at specific days and times. Use your remote control to set the channel, day, start time, and stop time of the programs you want to record.
  • Page 46 T T T T T r r r r r oub leshooting leshooting oub leshooting leshooting leshooting If your set-top, remote, or IR Blaster do not function as expected, read the following conditions and suggestions. If the situation persists, contact your cable service provider.
  • Page 47 Questions about Your Remote Control The light flashes twice whenever you press a key. The batteries are weak and should be replaced. Use two AA alkaline batteries. Questions about Your VCR Commander Service The VCR Commander Service does not turn on the power to the VCR for the scheduled recording or did not begin recording.

  • Page 48: Limited Warranty

    Should you experience problems, always consult with your local cable company first to determine whether the problem is related to the cable network or your Explorer 3270HD set-top. What does your warranty cover? Any defect in materials or workmanship that arises during the duration of this warranty.
  • Page 49 Repairs that do not involve defective materials or workmanship are not covered by this warranty. Costs for the removal, installation, and/or re-installation of any equipment on a customer’s premise. Accessories not originally included with the Explorer 3270HD set-top. Units or parts which have been lost or discarded by you.

  • Page 50: Fcc Compliance

    1) the device may not cause harmful interference, and 2) the device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. EXPLORER ® Digital Interactive Set-Top model: Model 3270HD Manufactured by: Scientific-Atlanta, Inc.; 5030 Sugarloaf Parkway; Lawrenceville, Georgia 30042; USA Telephone 770-236-1077 Canada EMI Regulation...
  • Page 51 Inde x x x x x Inde Inde Inde Inde additional audio codes 32 advanced features 34 amplifier codes 32 AUX codes 32 cancelling a future recording 45 CBL codes 33 CD codes 32 changing your settings 23 codes additional audio 32 amplifier 32 AUX 32 CBL 33...
  • Page 52 ©2003 Scientific-Atlanta, Inc. All rights reserved. Scientific-Atlanta, the Scientific-Atlanta logo, Explorer and AllTouch are registered trademarks of Scientific-Atlanta, Inc. VCR Commander, 3270HD and “exploring the full potential of (television)” are trademarks of Scientific-Atlanta, Inc. All other trademarks shown are property of their respective owners.