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Welcome!
DHCT Front Panel
®
Congratulations on adding the Explorer
2200 or
3200 Digital Home Communications Terminal
(DHCT) to your television viewing experience!
The Explorer 2200 and 3200 DHCTs can receive
and display analog and digital signals, and provide
exceptional picture quality.
Through the DHCT, you can access interactive
services, such as video-on-demand and pay-per-
view programs. Contact your cable service
provider for information about these and other
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available services.
Use the instructions in this guide to install the
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Message Indicator
DHCT, to become familiar with the keys on the
front panel of the DHCT, and to access your
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LED Display
cable services. Then, begin enjoying the features
of the DHCT.
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Guide
Explorer Club
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Info
To obtain additional information about the
DHCT, Scientific-Atlanta invites you to join the
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Bypass Indicator
Explorer Club. This online club provides news
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USB
and "what's up" information about the DHCT
and offers you a chance to win prizes and other
(Universal Serial Bus) or similar equipment*
premium items.
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Exit
To join the Explorer Club, you must know the
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Settings
serial number of your DHCT. The number is
located on the back panel of your DHCT, and
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Smart card slot
looks similar to this example:
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Select
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CH+ and CH-
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VOL+ and VOL-
0003B4287797
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Power
SABDQXTL
N0006246618
*
Contact your cable service provider for more information
The serial number is located in the lower left
corner of the bar code. Write the serial number
Installing the DHCT
here: _______________ .
Connect the DHCT to a Stereo TV and Non-Stereo VCR
To access the Explorer Club Web site type:
www.scientificatlanta.com/explorerclub
Use the connection diagram and follow these
steps to connect the DHCT to a stereo TV and a
non-stereo VCR.
Before Installing the DHCT
Before you begin to install the DHCT:
• Read the IMPORTANT RULES FOR SAFE
Electric shock hazard! Unplug all
OPERATION section of this guide.
electronic devices before connecting
or disconnecting any device cables.
• Locate the DHCT serial number, which is on a
bar code on the back panel of the DHCT. You
1. Unplug all electronic devices before connect-
will need this serial number to join the
ing the DHCT.
Explorer Club. Also, if your system requires
2. Connect the DHCT to the TV and VCR as
troubleshooting in the future, your cable
shown in the diagram.
service provider may ask for the serial
3. Connect the DHCT to the coaxial cable
number.
coming from the wall.
4. Plug the DHCT and the TV into an AC power
• If you plug the DHCT into an outlet that is
source.
controlled by a wall switch, keep the switch
in the ON position. The on-screen guide is
Important: Do not press the Power key on
the DHCT yet.
updated nightly. If the wall switch is in the
OFF position, your DHCT will not receive
5. Turn on the power to your TV, and set the
input channel assigned by your cable service
the latest programming updates.
provider (channel 3 or 4).
• Keep the top of the DHCT free of all objects
6. Wait for the time to display on the LED
and electronic devices, including your TV.
display.
• It is recommended that you use a surge
Important: It takes 2 to 3 minutes for the
protector with your cable equipment and
DHCT to be updated with the latest program-
electronic devices.
ming and service information. When the front
panel displays the time, the update is
complete.
7. Press the Power key on the DHCT.
GUIDE
INFO
BYPASS
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3 4
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Indicates a message from your cable service provider is waiting when
blinking or illuminated. To access the message, press the Info key.
Displays the selected channel number and time of day
Accesses on-screen services, such as the on-screen guide,
video-on-demand, or pay-per-view
Displays a description of the selected program; available from the
on-screen guide and while viewing a program
Indicates the optional bypass feature is on when illuminated*
Connects to external equipment, such as a keyboard, external modem,
Exits menus, on-screen guide, and program information
Accesses the Settings menu
Allows smart card access*
Accesses your on-screen selection
Scrolls up and down through the channels
Increases and decreases volume
Provides power to the DHCT. The light to the left of the Power key
illuminates when the power is on. To receive nightly programming
updates, keep the power on.
WARNING:
DHCT Back Panel
CH+
EXIT
VOL—
VOL+
SABDQXTL
SETTINGS
POWER
CH—
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Serial Number
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IR Port
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S-Video Out
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Digital Audio Out
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Video Out
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Audio Out
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Cable Out
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Cable In
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Bypass
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AC Power Input
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AC Switched
Outlet
0003B4287797
SABDQXTL
N0006246618
Cable Input
Back
Back
of TV
of VCR
LEFT
OUT
IN
CABLE/
ANTENNA
IN FROM ANT.
OUT TO TV
AUDIO
VIDEO
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
RIGHT
0003B4287797
N0006246618
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3 4 5
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Located in the lower left corner of the bar code. Your cable service
provider may ask for this number if your system requires troubleshooting
in the future. You must know the serial number to join the Explorer Club.
Connect to optional VCR Commander service
Connect to S-Video input of TV or VCR (standard definition)
Connect to external digital inputs surround-sound receiver
Connect to video input of TV or VCR (standard definition)
Connect to left/right (L/R) audio inputs of a stereo receiver or a TV with
stereo sound
Connect to cable input of TV or VCR (standard definition)
Connect to cable signal from cable service provider
Connect an optional RF Bypass module
Connect the DHCT to an AC electrical outlet using the cord provided
Connect the AC power cord from another device, such as a TV
Required Cables
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Set of Video/Audio Cables
2
75 ohm Coaxial Cables
Audio Output
Audio output from the CABLE OUT is monaural
(non-stereo).
Audio output from the AUDIO OUT LEFT and
RIGHT is stereo.
If you connect to S-VIDEO OUT, you must
connect the LEFT and RIGHT AUDIO OUT on
the DHCT to the LEFT and RIGHT AUDIO IN
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connectors on your TV, VCR, or stereo.
Other Types of Connections
If you are connecting the DHCT to a different
type of TV or VCR, or to additional devices,
access our Web site for connection information:
www.scientificatlanta.com
Accessing Programs
Access Cable Services and Programs
You can access your cable services using the
remote control or the keys on the front panel of
the DHCT. (Refer to your remote control user's
guide for programming instructions.)
• Press the Guide key to 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
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programs.
• Use the arrow keys to highlight a program in
the schedule.
• Press the Info key for a description of a
specific program (either from the on-screen
guide or while viewing a program).
• Press the Select key to view a specific
program in the guide.
For more information, read the user's guides that
your cable service provider included with the
DHCT installation package. These guides provide
operating instructions for the on-screen guide,
your remote control, and the VCR Commander™
service (if available).
Check and Correct
If your DHCT does not perform as expected,
check the following conditions:
• Verify that the power to your TV is turned on.
• If plugged into a wall switch, verify the switch
is in the ON position.
• Verify that all cables are properly connected.
• Verify that your TV is tuned to the proper
output channel (3 or 4).
If your DHCT does not perform as expected
after checking the power, the cables, and the
output channel, check the following conditions:
No picture
• If your system includes a VCR and/or stereo,
verify that you have properly connected them
to the DHCT.
• Verify that the DHCT power light is on and
the Bypass light is off.
No color
• Verify that the current TV program is
broadcast in color.
• Adjust the TV color controls.
No sound
• If your setup includes a VCR and/or stereo,
verify that you have properly connected them
to the DHCT.
• Verify that the volume is turned up.
• Verify that the Bypass feature is disabled.
The LED on the front panel displays question
marks instead of the channel number.
Press the INFO key on the remote control or the
front panel of the DHCT. You may have pressed
the Power key before all of the latest program-
ming updates were received by the DHCT.
The TV screen displays a message indicating
that the DHCT is automatically updating its
software.
Wait for the time to display on the LED before
continuing with the installation process. When
the front panel displays the time, the update is
complete.
Note: If you need further assistance, contact
your cable service provider.
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