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- Page 1 Connecting the ® Explorer 8240 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
Contents Important Safety Instructions ..............4 Change the Way You Watch TV ............6 Safety First .................... 6 The Explorer eClub ................6 Identify Your 8240 DVR................6 What’s On the Front Panel? ..............7 What’s On the Back Panel? ..............8 Connecting the 8240 DVR .............. -
Page 4: Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Do not overload electrical outlets, extension cords, or Heed Warnings integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk Adhere to all warnings on the product and in the operating of fire or electric shock. For products that require battery instructions. - Page 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS continued Protecting This Product From Foreign Objects and Checking Product Safety Water or Moisture Damage Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, the service technician must perform safety checks to determine that this product is in proper operating condition. WARNING: Avoid electric shock and fire Outdoor Grounding System hazard! Never push objects through the openings...
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Page 6: Change The Way You Watch Tv
Before using the 8240 DVR, read the Important Safety Instructions section of this guide. The Explorer eClub The online Explorer eClub provides news and information about the Explorer 8240 DVR. You can access the Explorer eClub on the Internet at the following Web address: www.scientificatlanta.com/explorerclub... -
Page 7: What's On The Front Panel
What’s On the Front Panel? 1 Power Turns the 8240 DVR on and off 2 List Displays the list of recorded programs 3 Exit Exits menus, the on-screen guide, and program information 4 Info Displays a description of the selected program. This button is available from the on-screen guide and while viewing a program 5 Guide... -
Page 8: What's On The Back Panel
What’s On the Back Panel? CAUTION CABLE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN OUT 1 OUT 2 AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR THIS DEVICE IS INTENDED TO BE ATTACHED TO A RECEIVER THAT IS NOT USED TO RECEIVE OVER-THE-AIR BROADCAST SIGNALS. -
Page 9: Connecting The 8240 Dvr
Connecting the 8240 DVR To connect your 8240 DVR to your entertainment devices, complete these steps. Connect the coaxial cable that carries the signal from your cable service provider to the CABLE IN connector on the back panel of the set-top. Connect your SDTV to the 8240 DVR. -
Page 10: Connections For A Standard-Definition Tv And Vcr
Connections for a Standard-Definition TV and VCR When using the 8240 DVR with an SDTV, you must make one of the following connections to view content. Some SDTVs may not have all of these connections. In addition, you can make connections to a VCR to archive recordings to a VCR tape. -
Page 11: Watch Tv
Watch TV Access Services and Programs Access cable services and programs by pressing the following keys on the remote control: • 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 12: Performance Tips
Performance Tips If the 8240 DVR 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. • If the 8240 DVR is plugged into a wall switch, verify the wall switch is in the ON position. -
Page 13: Connecting The 8240 Dvr To A Standard Tv And Standard Vcr
Connecting the 8240 DVR to a Standard TV WARNING: Electric shock hazard! Unplug all electronic devices before connecting or disconnecting any device cables for the 8240 DVR. Connecting the 8240 DVR to a Standard TV and Standard VCR WARNING: Electric shock hazard! Unplug all electronic devices before connecting or... -
Page 14: Connecting The 8240 Dvr To A Stereo Tv And Stereo Vcr
Connecting the 8240 DVR to a Stereo TV WARNING: Electric shock hazard! Unplug all electronic devices before connecting or disconnecting any device cables for the 8240 DVR. Connecting the 8240 DVR to a Stereo TV and Stereo VCR Note: This connection allows for archiving to the VCR and for watching VCR tapes on... -
Page 15: Connecting The 8240 Dvr To A Home Theater Receiver And Stereo Tv
Connecting the 8240 DVR to a Home Theater Receiver and Stereo TV WARNING: Electric shock hazard! Unplug all electronic devices before connecting or disconnecting any device cables for the 8240 DVR. -
Page 16: Connecting The 8240 Dvr To An External Sata Hard Disk Drive (Optional)
Connecting the 8240 DVR to an External SATA Hard Disk Drive (optional) Complete the following steps to install a SATA drive. 1. Make sure that both the 8240 DVR and the external SATA drive are unplugged from power. 2. Connect the data cable for the SATA drive to the 8240 DVR. 3. - Page 17 Connecting the 8240 DVR to an External SATA Hard Disk Drive (optional), continued Disconnecting the External SATA Hard Disk Drive Complete the following steps to disconnect the SATA drive safely. 1. Make sure that the 8240 DVR is powered off. 2.
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Page 18: Compliance Information
Compliance Information United States FCC Compliance Canada EMI Regulation This equipment has been tested and found to This Class B digital apparatus complies with comply with the applicable limits of Part 15 of the Canadian ICES-003. FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide Cet appareil numérique de la class B est conforme reasonable protection against harmful interference à... - Page 20 © 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 the United States of America 4010318 Rev A...