Scientific Atlanta EXPLORER 2000 User manual

EXPLORER®2000
DigitalHomeCommunicationsTerminal
User’s Guide

Please Read This Entire Guide
Important
Please read this entire guide before you install or operate this equipment. Give
particular attention to safety statements. Look for this symbol throughout this
guide.
Remote Control
This guide describes using the remote control to operate the
EXPLORER®2000 Digital Home Communications Terminal. See
EXPLORER 2000 Front Panel in this guide for information about basic
functions using the EXPLORER 2000 front panel controls.
The procedures in this guide include pictures of screens and symbols of
remote control buttons.
Caution:
Do not place a magnet, or any type of magnetic/static dust removal device on or
near this equipment. Magnetic/static devices may affect the operation of this
equipment.

Contents
Important Rules for Safe Operation ........................................................................................... iv
Quick Reference.............................................................................................................................. 1
•Model 8650-ER1 Remote Control......................................................................................... 1
•EXPLORER 2000 Front Panel ............................................................................................... 3
How to Use Your EXPLORER 2000............................................................................................ 4
•Interactive Program Guide ................................................................................................... 4
•Quick Settings Screen .......................................................................................................... 5
•Quick Settings Options ........................................................................................................ 6
•General Settings Screen ....................................................................................................... 7
•General Settings Preferences ............................................................................................... 8
•Understanding the Icons ................................................................................................... 10
•Understanding Ratings for Television Programs.............................................................. 11
Optional Features ......................................................................................................................... 12
•Introduction........................................................................................................................ 12
•Listening to Music ............................................................................................................. 12
•Using VCR Commmander™ ............................................................................................... 12
•How to Install the Bypass Module ................................................................................... 13
•How to Use Bypass ........................................................................................................... 14
•How to Install Tape and View ............................................................................................ 15
How to Connect .............................................................................................................................16
•To Connect the EXPLORER 2000 ...................................................................................... 16
•To Connect a Non-Cable Ready TV .................................................................................. 17
•Back Panel Connections .................................................................................................... 18
•To Connect to a TV and VCR ............................................................................................ 19
•To Connect to a Stereo TV and Non-Stereo VCR ............................................................. 20
•To Connect to a Stereo TV, Stereo VCR, and Stereo Receiver ......................................... 21
•To Connect to a Stereo TV, Non-Stereo VCR, and Stereo Receiver................................. 22
•To Connect to an AC-3Decoder ........................................................................................ 23
Problems?.......................................................................................................................................24
•Problem? ............................................................................................................................. 24
•Replace the Remote Control Batteries............................................................................... 25
Appendix A How to Program the Remote Control............................................................... A-1
Notices................................................................................................................Inside Back Cover
Regulatory Notices ...................................................................................................... Back Cover
•United States FCC Compliance...........................................................................Back Cover
•FCC Declaration of Conformity ..........................................................................Back Cover
•Canada EMI Regulation ...................................................................................... Back Cover
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Important Rules for Safe Operation
Note to the installer of the CATV system
Read and Retain These Instructions
•Read all of the instructions before you operate this equipment. Give particular
attention to all safety precautions. Retain the instructions for future reference.
•Comply with all warning and caution statements in the instructions. Observe all
warning and caution symbols that are affixed to this equipment.
•Comply with all instructions that accompany this equipment.
Cleaning the Equipment
Before cleaning this equipment, unplug it from the electrical outlet. Use a damp cloth
to clean this equipment. Do not use a liquid cleaner or an aerosol cleaner. Do not use
a magnetic/static cleaning device (dust remover) to clean this equipment.
Liquid or Moisture
Do not expose this equipment to liquid or moisture. Do not place this equipment on a
wet surface. Do not spill liquids on or near this equipment.
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Important Rules for Safe Operation, Continued
Placement
Place this equipment in a location that is close enough to an electrical outlet to
accommodate the length of the power cord. Place this equipment on a stable surface.
The surface must support the size and weight of this equipment.
WARNING:
Avoid personal injury and damage to this equipment. An unstable surface may
cause this equipment to fall.
Accessories
Do not use accessories with this equipment unless recommended by your cable
company.
Ventilation
This equipment has openings for ventilation that protect it from overheating. To
ensure the reliability of this equipment, do not obstruct the openings.
•Do not place other equipment, lamps, books, or any other object on the top of
this equipment.
•Do not place this equipment in any of the locations that follow:
- On a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface
- Over a radiator or a heat register
- In an enclosure, such as a bookcase or equipment rack, unless the installation
provides proper ventilation
WARNING:
Avoid electric shock and fire hazard. Never push objects through the openings in
this equipment. Objects can touch dangerous voltage points or cause electrical
shorts that can result in electric shock or fire.
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