Scientific Atlanta Explorer 8000HD User's Installation Manual
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Explorer 8000HD
Home Entertainment Server
User's Installation Guide
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In This Guide
Safety Information ................................. 2
Introduction ........................................... 4
What's On the Front Panel? ................. 5
What's On the Back Panel? .................. 6
HDTV vs SDTV ..................................... 7
Connecting Entertainment Devices ...... 11
Watching TV .......................................... 15
Frequently Asked Questions ................. 18
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Explorer 8000HD ® ™ Home Entertainment Server User’s Installation Guide In This Guide Safety Information ......... 2 Introduction ........... 4 What’s On the Front Panel? ....5 What’s On the Back Panel? ....6 HDTV vs SDTV ........7 Connecting Entertainment Devices ..11 Watching TV .......... -
Page 2: Safety Information
Safety Compliance Statements Note to CATV System Installer CAUTION (USA/Canada Only) RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 AVIS of the NEC (Section 54, Part I of the Canadian Electrical Code), that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric... - Page 3 Safety Compliance Statements Object and Liquid Entry Power Cord Polarization Never push objects of any kind into this product This set-top has a two-prong plug. Properly through openings as they may touch dangerous ground (earth) this set-top by inserting the plug voltage points or short out parts that could result into a grounded electrical, two-socket outlet.
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Page 4: Introduction
Introduction Change the Way Use the Explorer® 8000HD™ Home Entertainment Server to control live high definition TV, record TV programs without a VCR, and watch two programs at You Watch TV the same time. When two of your favorite programs are scheduled at the same time, you can record one program on the built-in digital video recorder (DVR) while watch- ing the other. -
Page 5: What's On The Front Panel
What’s On the Front Panel? 8000HD Front Panel CH + VOL + POWER GUIDE INFO EXIT LIST RECORD 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 13 14 T10352 1 Power Provides power to the 8000HD. The light to the right of the Power button illuminates when the power is on. -
Page 6: What's On The Back Panel
What’s On the Back Panel? 8000HD Back Panel CABLE HDTV INPUT (AUX) 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 120 VAC... -
Page 7: Hdtv Vs Sdtv
HDTV vs SDTV Be Prepared You have several options for connecting your TV to entertainment devices. The connection option you choose depends on the type of TV you have and the entertainment devices you want to connect to your TV. For the best results, read this section to learn more about HDTV and SDTV connection options and screen resolutions before you begin to connect the 8000HD to your entertainment devices. - Page 8 HDTV vs SDTV About HDTVs There are several brands and models of HDTVs in the marketplace. The features and connectors are not the same on all brands and models. (High Definition) • Most HDTVs have YPbPr connectors for component video inputs. •...
- Page 9 HDTV vs SDTV HD Mode or When you set up the 8000HD in HD mode, the connector Y/V Video Out becomes the HD Y video SD Mode? output (Y portion of the YPbPr video output). See the connection diagrams in the Connecting Entertainment Devices section.
- Page 10 HDTV vs SDTV To set up stereo sound, choose one of the following options: How Do I Set Up Stereo Sound? • Connect stereo audio cables from the AUDIO OUT LEFT and RIGHT connectors on the 8000HD to the AUDIO IN LEFT and RIGHT connectors on your HDTV.
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Page 11: Connecting Entertainment Devices
Connecting Entertainment Devices Connect the 8000HD to a typical HDTV using YPbPr Cables and Audio Cables WARNING: 8000HD Electric shock hazard! Unplug all electronic devices CABLE HDTV INPUT VIDEO & AUDIO CATV CONVERTER before connecting MADE IN MEXICO 120 VAC 60HZ 5A CABLE or disconnecting... - Page 12 Connecting Entertainment Devices Connect the 8000HD to an HDTV and Stereo VCR WARNING: 8000HD Electric shock hazard! Unplug all electronic devices CABLE HDTV INPUT VIDEO & AUDIO CATV CONVERTER MADE IN MEXICO before connecting 120 VAC 60HZ 5A CABLE or disconnecting THIS DEVICE IS INTENDED TO BE ATTACHED ARCHIVE TO A RECEIVER THAT IS NOT USED TO...
- Page 13 Connecting Entertainment Devices Connect the 8000HD to a Home Theater Receiver, a Typical HDTV, and VCR WARNING: 8000HD Electric shock hazard! Unplug all electronic devices CABLE HDTV INPUT VIDEO & AUDIO CATV CONVERTER MADE IN MEXICO before connecting 120 VAC 60HZ 5A CABLE or disconnecting...
- Page 14 Connecting Entertainment Devices Connect the 8000HD to a Standard Definition TV, VCR and DVD Player Use this type of connection when setting the 8000HD to Standard Definition mode and connecting to a TV that is not HD (high definition), a DVD player, and a VCR.
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Page 15: Watching Tv
Watching TV Access Services Access cable services and programs by pressing the following keys on the remote control: and Programs • Guide–Access the on-screen guide. The on-screen guide displays schedules of TV programs and other services available from your cable service provider, such as video-on-demand and pay-per-view programs. - Page 16 Watching TV How Do I Change You can change the screen type settings at any time by following these the Screen Type? instructions. 1. Turn on the TV. 2. Turn off the 8000HD. 3. Press the INFO and GUIDE buttons on the front of the 8000HD simultaneously.
- Page 17 Watching TV Performance Tips If the 8000HD does not perform as expected, the following tips may help. If you need further assistance, contact your cable service provider. No Picture • Verify that the power to your TV is turned on. •...
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Page 18: Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions About HDTV Are Local TV Many local TV stations are transmitting digital signals. However, transmitting a digital signal does not mean transmitting an HDTV signal. Stations Some stations are using the new bandwidth to broadcast several Broadcasting in standard-definition channels. - Page 19 United States FCC Compliance Canada EMI Regulation This equipment has been tested and found to comply This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements with the applicable limits of Part 15 of the FCC Rules. of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment These limits are designed to provide reasonable Regulations.
- Page 20 United States: Scientific-Atlanta, Inc. 5030 Sugarloaf Parkway, Box 465447 Lawrenceville, GA 30042 © 2003 Scientific-Atlanta, Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in USA www.scientificatlanta.com Part Number 4001025 Rev B October 2003...