Summary of Contents for Scientific Atlanta Explorer 1850
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Connecting the ® Explorer 1850 Digital Home Communications Terminal...
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Notice for CATV Installers Notice for CATV Installers: If you are a CATV installer, read the information in the box below. 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...
Contents Important Safety Instructions ............4 Welcome ..................6 Safety First ................. 6 The Explorer eClub..............6 Identify Your 1850 ..............6 What’s On the Front Panel? ............7 What’s On the Back Panel? ............8 Connecting the 1850 ............... 9 Connections for a Standard-Definition TV and VCR ......
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Do not overload electrical outlets, extension cords, or integral Heed Warnings convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or Adhere to all warnings on the product and in the operating electric shock. For products that require battery power or other instructions.
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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 hazard! Never push objects through the openings in this Outdoor Grounding System...
Use the instructions in this guide to install the 1850, to become familiar with the buttons on the front panel, and to access your cable services. Then, sit back and enjoy the Explorer 1850 DHCT experience! Safety First Before using the 1850, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS section of this guide.
What’s On the Front Panel? T11492 1 Power Turns the 1850 on and off 2 VOL + and VOL - Enables you to increase and decrease the volume 3 CH + and CH - Enables you to scroll up and down through the channels 4 Select Provides access to your on-screen selection...
What’s On the Back Panel? T11493 1 IR This connector is reserved for future use. 2 Video Out Connect to the video input of your TV or VCR. 3 Audio Out Connect RCA cables to Audio Out to send LEFT and RIGHT) analog (audio signals (left and right) to a stereo receiver or TV with stereo outputs.
Connecting the 1850 To connect your 1850 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 1850. Before connecting your SDTV to the set-top, read the Connections for a Standard-Definition TV and VCR section on page 10.
Connections for a Standard-Definition TV and VCR When using the 1850 with an SDTV, you must make the following connections to view content. Check your TV user’s guide for connection instructions. Use one of the following connection combinations, but not both: •...
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.
Connecting the 1850 to a Standard TV and Standard VCR Explorer 1850 DHCT Connect the 1850 to the VCR. Cable Input IN FROM ANT. OUT TO TV WARNING: Standard TV Electric shock Connect CABLE/ hazard! Unplug all ANTENNA IN FROM ANT.
Connecting the 1850 to a Stereo TV and Stereo VCR Explorer 1850 DHCT Connect the 1850 to the stereo TV. LEFT Cable Input VIDEO 2 AUDIO 2 CABLE/ ANTENNA RIGHT LEFT VIDEO 1 AUDIO 1 Stereo RIGHT Explorer 1850 DHCT...
Connecting the 1850 to a Home Theater Receiver Explorer 1850 DHCT Connect the 1850 to the Home Theater Receiver. Cable Input Home DIGITAL TV/CABLE VIDEO 1 COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR AUDIO Theater Receiver S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO...
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...