Scientific Atlanta EXPLORER E8000 User's Installation Manual

Explorer 8000
®
Home Entertainment Server
User's Installation Guide
POWER
IMPORTANT RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
Note to the Installer
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
specifies that the CATV cable ground shall
shock, do not remove cover (or back).
be connected to the grounding system of
No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer
the building, as close to the point of cable
servicing to qualified service personnel.
entry as practical.
WARNING
TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
This symbol is intended to alert you that
uninsulated voltage within this product may This symbol is intended to alert you of the
have sufficient magnitude to cause electric shock. presence of important operating and
Therefore, it is dangerous to make any kind of maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
contact with any inside part of this product. literature accompanying this product.
Read and Retain These Instructions
• Read all of the instructions • Comply with all warning and
before you operate this caution statements in the
equipment. Give particular instructions. Observe all warning
attention to all safety precau- and caution symbols that are
tions. Retain the instructions for affixed to this equipment.
future reference.
• Comply with all instructions
that accompany this equipment.
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Placement Ventilation
Place this equipment in a location This equipment has openings for
ventilation that protect it from
that is close enough to an electrical
outlet and where the power cord is overheating. To ensure the
easily accessible to be disconnected reliability of this equipment, do not
obstruct the openings.
from the wall outlet or from the rear
panel of the Entertainment Server.
• Do not place other equipment,
Place this equipment on a stable
lamps, books, or any other
surface. The surface must support
object on the top of this
the size and weight of this
equipment.
equipment.
• Do not place this equipment in
any of the following locations:
- On a bed, sofa, rug, or
WARNING:
similar surface
Avoid personal injury and
damage to this equipment. An
- Over a radiator or a heat
register
unstable surface may cause
this equipment to fall.
- In an enclosure, such as a
bookcase or equipment rack,
unless the installation
provides proper ventilation
United States FCC Compliance
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the applicable
limits of Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installa-
tion. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio or TV reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on. The user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected
• Consult your cable company or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Scientific-Atlanta
could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Important: The information shown in the FCC Declaration of Conformity
paragraph below is a requirement of the FCC and is intended to supply you
with information regarding the FCC approval of this device. The phone
numbers listed are for FCC-related questions only and not intended for
questions regarding the connection or operation for this device. Please
contact your cable service provider for any questions you may have
regarding the operation or installation of this device.
FCC Declaration of Conformity
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: 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 ® Home Entertainment Server models:
Models E8000SD
Manufactured by: Scientific-Atlanta, Inc.;
5030 Sugarloaf Parkway;
Lawrenceville, Georgia 30042, USA
Telephone 770-236-1077
Cleaning the Equipment Lightning and Power
Before cleaning this equipment, Surges
unplug it from the electrical outlet.
Ground (earth) your cable system
Use a damp cloth to clean this
to provide some protection against
equipment. Do not use a liquid
voltage surges and built-up static
cleaner or an aerosol cleaner. Do
charges. Plug your equipment into a
not use a magnetic/static cleaning
surge protector in order to reduce
device (dust remover) to clean this
the risk of damage from lightning
equipment.
strikes and power surges. If you
Object and Liquid Entry
have questions, call your cable
service provider.
Never push objects of any kind into
Power Cord Protection
this product through openings as
they may touch dangerous voltage
Arrange all power cords so that
points or short out parts that could
people cannot walk on the cords,
result in a fire or electric shock. Do
place objects on the cords, or place
not expose this equipment to liquid
objects against the cords, which can
or moisture. Do not place this
damage the cords. Give particular
equipment on a wet surface. Do not
attention to the cords at the point at
spill liquids on or near this
which the cord connects to the plug,
equipment.
at electrical outlets, and at the
Accessories
places where the cords exit the
equipment.
Do not use accessories with this
equipment unless recommended by Power Sources
your cable service provider.
A label on this equipment indicates
Overloading
the correct power source for this
equipment. Operate this equipment
Do not overload electrical outlets,
only from an electrical outlet that
extension cords, or integral
has the voltage and frequency that
convenience receptacles, as this can
the label indicates.
result in a risk of fire or electric
If you are unsure of the type of
shock. For equipment that requires
power supply to your residence,
battery power or other sources to
consult your cable service provider
operate, refer to the operating
or your local power company.
instructions for that equipment.
Software and Firmware Use
Scientific-Atlanta, Inc. owns copyrights to the software described in this
document and furnishes the software to you under a license agreement.
You may only use or copy this software in accordance with the terms of
your license agreement.
Scientific-Atlanta, Inc. owns copyrights to the firmware in this
equipment. You may only use the firmware in the equipment in which it
is provided. Any reproduction or distribution of this firmware, or any
portion of it, without the express written consent of Scientific-Atlanta,
Inc. is prohibited.
Canada EMI Regulation
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian
Interference Causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du
Réglement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
Trademarks
Explorer, Scientific-Atlanta, and the Scientific-Atlanta arcs logo are
registered trademarks of Scientific-Atlanta, Inc. VCR Commander and
"Bringing the Interactive Experience Home" are trademarks of Scientific-
Atlanta, Inc.
Disclaimer
Scientific-Atlanta, Inc. assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions
that may appear in this guide. Scientific-Atlanta reserves the right to
change this guide at any time without notice.
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 4002771 Rev B
Grounding Damage that Requires
This equipment has a two-prong Service
plug. Properly ground (earth) this
For damage that requires
equipment by inserting the plug into
service, unplug this
a grounded electrical, two-socket
equipment from the electrical
outlet. If this plug is polarized, it
outlet. Contact your cable
has one wide prong and one narrow
service provider when any of
prong. This plug fits only one way.
the following conditions
occur:
• There is damage to the
CAUTION:
power cord or plug
To prevent electric shock,
• Liquid enters the equipment
match wide blade of plug to
the wide slot, and then fully • A heavy object falls on the
equipment
insert.
• There is exposure to rain or
If you are unable to insert this plug water
fully into the outlet, contact an
• Operation is not normal (the
electrician to replace your obsolete
instructions in this guide
outlet.
describe the proper
operation)
Servicing
• If you drop this equipment,
Do not open the cover of this
or damage the cabinet of this
equipment. If you open the cover,
equipment
your warranty will be void. Refer all
• If this equipment exhibits a
servicing to qualified personnel
distinct change in perfor-
only. Contact your cable service
mance
provider for instructions.
Upon completion of any service or
repairs to this equipment, the
service technician will perform
safety checks to determine that the
equipment is in proper operating
condition.
July 2003