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Summary of Contents for Scientific Atlanta Explorer 2100
- Page 1 ® EXPLORER 2100 or 3100 Digital Home Communications Terminals User’s Installation Guide...
- Page 2 IMPORTANT RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION Read and Retain These Note to the Installer Instructions Note to CATV System Installer CAUTION • Read all of the instructions before you operate this This reminder is provided to call the CATV RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK equipment.
- Page 3 IMPORTANT RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION , continued Cleaning the Equipment Ventilation Before cleaning this equipment, unplug it from the This equipment has openings for ventilation that protect electrical outlet. Use a damp cloth to clean this it from overheating. To ensure the reliability of this equipment.
- Page 4 IMPORTANT RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION , continued Liquid or Moisture Power Sources Do not expose this equipment to liquid or moisture. Do A label on this equipment indicates the correct power not place this equipment on a wet surface. Do not spill source for this equipment.
- Page 5 IMPORTANT RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION , continued Grounding Damage that Requires Service For damage that requires service, unplug this equipment This equipment has a two-prong plug. Properly ground from the electrical outlet. Refer service to qualified (earth) this equipment by inserting the plug into a service personnel when any of the following occurs: grounded electrical, two-socket outlet.
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
Connecting a Stereo TV ........18 Selecting Your Connection Diagrams ....9 Connecting a Non-Stereo TV and a Explorer 2100 and 3100 DHCT Front Panel ..10 Non-Stereo VCR ............. 19 Explorer 2100 and 3100 DHCT Back Panel ..11 Optional Devices ........ -
Page 7: Using This Guide
Using This Guide Important Messages Introducing the Explorer 2100 and 3100 DHCTs ® Please read this entire guide before you install or The Explorer 2100 and 3100 Digital Home operate this equipment. Look for the following Communications Terminals (DHCTs) are... -
Page 8: Getting Started
Getting Started Installation Overview Installation Tips The following list provides an overview of the Follow these tips for proper DHCT operation: installation process. • Do not plug the DHCT into a wall outlet that is 1. Determine the electronic devices you must controlled by a wall switch. -
Page 9: Selecting Your Connection Diagrams
Selecting Your Connection Diagrams Introduction This section provides a list of electronic devices • Digital Audio Decoder for surround sound ..16 that connect to your DHCT. The Optional Devices • Stereo Receiver or Amplifier for using list includes devices that may be required for external speakers ........ -
Page 10: Explorer 2100 And 3100 Dhct Front Panel
Explorer 2100 or 3100 DHCT Front Panel VOL— VOL+ GUIDE INFO EXIT SETTINGS POWER CH— BYPASS 9 10 11 12 T8739 Display Displays the channel numbers Guide Accesses on-screen, Interactive Program and time of day Guide (IPG) Connects to external equipment... -
Page 11: Explorer 2100 And 3100 Dhct Back Panel
Explorer 2100 or 3100 DHCT Back Panel DIGITAL AUDIO CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CATV CONVERTER MADE IN MEXICO CABLE CABLE THIS DEVICE IS INTENDED TO BE ATTACHED TO A RECEIVER THAT IS NOT USED TO RECEIVE OVER-THE-AIR BROADCAST SIGNALS. -
Page 12: Connecting A Vhf Transformer For Non-Cable-Ready Tv
Optional Devices Connecting a VHF Transformer for Non-Cable-Ready TV Connecting a VCR Commander Module If your TV is not cable ready, follow these steps to The VCR Commander Module is DIGITAL AUDIO connect a VHF transformer. a device consisting of an infrared CABLE (IR) transmitter and cable that After you connect the transformer, your TV is... -
Page 13: Connecting A Tv With The Pip Feature To A Signal Splitter
Optional Devices, continued Connecting a TV with the PIP Feature to a Signal Splitter Explorer 2100 or 3100 DHCT Required Cables Set of Video/ DIGITAL AUDIO Stereo Audio Cables CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN Coaxial Cables CATV CONVERTER... -
Page 14: Using An Rf Bypass Module
Optional Devices, continued Connecting the Module Using an RF Bypass Module Follow these steps to connect an RF Bypass module to When you use the Bypass feature, the regular the DHCT. (analog) cable signal bypasses the Explorer DHCT and goes directly to your TV, which allows you to CAUTION: Unplug the AC power cord and view any regular cable program. - Page 15 Optional Devices, continued Activating and Deactivating RF Bypass Cable Input From Wall OUT TO IN FROM CABLE/ If your remote control includes a Bypass key, follow these ANT. ANTENNA instructions to use the Bypass feature. To activate the Bypass feature, press the Bypass key.
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Page 16: Connecting A Digital Audio Decoder
Optional Devices, continued Connecting a Digital Audio Decoder Cable Input Required Cables Explorer 2100 or 3100 DHCT Digital Audio Coaxial Cable DIGITAL AUDIO CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CATV CONVERTER MADE IN MEXICO CABLE Note: See page 9 to locate... -
Page 17: Connection Diagrams
Connection Diagrams Connecting a Non-Stereo TV Cable Input Explorer 2100 or 3100 DHCT Required Cables Coaxial Cable DIGITAL AUDIO CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CATV CONVERTER MADE IN MEXICO CABLE Note: Audio output from CABLE THIS DEVICE IS INTENDED TO BE ATTACHED... -
Page 18: Connecting A Stereo Tv
Connection Diagrams, continued Connecting a Stereo TV Cable Input Explorer 2100 or 3100 DHCT Required Cables Set of Video/ DIGITAL AUDIO CAUTION Stereo Audio Cables RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CATV CONVERTER MADE IN MEXICO CABLE CABLE THIS DEVICE IS INTENDED TO BE ATTACHED... -
Page 19: Connecting A Non-Stereo Tv And A Non-Stereo Vcr
Connection Diagrams, continued Connecting a Non-Stereo TV and a Non-Stereo VCR Cable Input Explorer 2100 or 3100 DHCT Required Cables Coaxial Cables DIGITAL AUDIO CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CATV CONVERTER MADE IN MEXICO CABLE Notes: Audio output... -
Page 20: Connecting A Non-Stereo Tv And A Stereo Vcr
Connection Diagrams, continued Connecting a Non-Stereo TV and Stereo VCR Cable Input Explorer 2100 or 3100 DHCT Required Cables Coaxial Cables DIGITAL AUDIO CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CATV CONVERTER MADE IN MEXICO CABLE Note: This setup provides... -
Page 21: Connecting A Stereo Tv And A Non-Stereo Vcr
Connection Diagrams, continued Connecting a Stereo TV and Non-Stereo VCR Cable Input Explorer 2100 or 3100 DHCT Required Cables Set of Video/ DIGITAL AUDIO CAUTION Stereo Audio Cables RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CATV CONVERTER Coaxial Cables MADE IN MEXICO... -
Page 22: Connecting A Stereo Tv And A Stereo Vcr
Connection Diagrams, continued Connecting a Stereo TV and Stereo VCR Cable Input Explorer 2100 or 3100 DHCT Required Cables Sets of Video/ DIGITAL AUDIO Stereo Audio Cables CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CATV CONVERTER MADE IN MEXICO... -
Page 23: Connecting A Stereo Tv With S-Video Input
Connection Diagrams, continued Connecting a Stereo TV with S-Video Input Cable Input Explorer 2100 or 3100 DHCT Required Cables S-Video Cable DIGITAL AUDIO CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK Stereo/Audio Cables DO NOT OPEN CATV CONVERTER MADE IN MEXICO CABLE CABLE... -
Page 24: Connecting A Stereo Tv And Vcr With S-Video Input
Connection Diagrams, continued Connecting a Stereo TV and Stereo VCR with S-Video Input Cable Input Explorer 2100 or 3100 DHCT Required Cables S-Video Cables DIGITAL AUDIO CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK Stereo/Audio Cables DO NOT OPEN CATV CONVERTER MADE IN MEXICO... -
Page 25: Connecting A Non-Stereo Tv, Non-Stereo Vcr, And Stereo Receiver Or Amplifier
Connection Diagrams, continued Connecting a Non-Stereo TV, Non-Stereo VCR, and Stereo Receiver or Amplifier Cable Input Explorer 2100 or 3100 DHCT Required Cables Stereo/Audio Cables DIGITAL AUDIO CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN Coaxial Cables CATV CONVERTER MADE IN MEXICO... -
Page 26: Connecting A Stereo Tv, Stereo Vcr, And Stereo Receiver Or Amplifier
Connection Diagrams, continued Connecting a Stereo TV, Stereo VCR, and Stereo Receiver or Amplifier Cable Input Explorer 2100 or 3100 DHCT Required Cables Sets of Video/ Stereo Audio Cables DIGITAL AUDIO CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN Stereo/Audio Cables... -
Page 27: Connection Diagrams
Connection Diagrams, continued Connecting a Stereo TV, Stereo VCR, and Home Theatre Receiver Cable Input Explorer 2100 or 3100 DHCT Required Cables " Sets of Video/ Stereo Audio Cables DIGITAL AUDIO CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN Digital Audio... -
Page 28: Using The Dhct
Using the DHCT Connecting the DHCT Operating the DHCT After you connect the DHCT and any additional Choose one of the following options to operate the electronic devices in your system, follow these DHCT: steps: • Press the Power key on the front panel of the 1. -
Page 29: Tips For Improved Performance
Tips for Improved Performance Check and Correct No sound • Verify that the plug to your TV and DHCT is If your DHCT does not perform as expected, properly inserted into an electrical outlet. the following tips may help. If you need further •... - Page 30 Tips for Improved Performance, continued DHCT does not work Channel banner displays ??? (question marks) instead of the channel number • Verify that the DHCT is properly plugged into an electrical outlet that is not controlled by a • Press the INFO key on the remote control. You wall switch.
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Page 31: Notices
Notices Trademarks Software Use Notice Scientific-Atlanta, Scientific-Atlanta ARCs Logo, and Scientific-Atlanta, Inc. owns copyrights to the software EXPLORER are registered trademarks of Scientific-Atlanta, described in this document and furnishes the software to you Inc. VCR Commander is a trademark of Scientific-Atlanta, under a license agreement. - Page 32 United States FCC Compliance FCC Declaration of Conformity This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is applicable limits of Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are subject to the following two conditions: 1) the device may not designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful cause harmful interference, and 2) the device must accept any...
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