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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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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Important Rules for Safe Operation, Continued
Power Sources
A label on this equipment indicates the correct power source for this equipment.
Operate this equipment only from an electrical outlet that has the voltage and
frequency that the label indicates.
If you are unsure of the type of power supply to your residence, consult Scientific-
Atlanta, Inc., or your local power company.
WARNING:
Avoid electric shock and fire hazard. Do not overload electrical outlets and
extension cords. For equipment that requires battery power or other sources to
operate, refer to the operating instructions for that equipment.
Grounding
This equipment has a two-prong plug. Properly ground (earth) this equipment by
inserting the plug into a grounded electrical, two-socket outlet. If this plug is polar-
ized it has one wide prong and one narrow prong. This plug fits only one way. If you
are unable to insert this plug fully into the outlet, contact an electrician to replace
your obsolete outlet.
Power Cord Protection
Arrange all power cords so that people cannot walk on the cords, place objects on
the cords, or place objects against the cords, which can damage the cords. Pay
particular attention to cords that are at plugs, at electrical outlets, and at the places
where the cords exit the equipment.
Lightning and Power Surges
Ground (earth) your cable system to provide some protection against voltage surges
and built-up static charges. If you have questions, call your cable company.
Servicing
Do not open the cover of this equipment. If you open the cover, your warranty will be
void. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel only. Contact your cable company for
instructions.
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Important Rules for Safe Operation, Continued
Damage that Requires Service
For damage that requires service, unplug this equipment from the electrical outlet.
Refer service to qualified service personnel when any of the following occurs:
• There is damage to the power cord or plug
• Liquid enters the equipment
• A heavy object falls on the equipment
• There is exposure to rain or water
• Operation is not normal (the instructions describe the proper operation)
• If you drop this equipment, or damage the cabinet of this equipment
• If this equipment exhibits a distinct change in performance
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this equipment (home terminal), ask the
service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the equipment is in
proper operating condition.

Quick Reference
Model 8650-ER1 Remote Control
Notes:
•Program the remote control before you use the EXPLORER 2000.
See Appendix A for programming procedures.
•Make sure you use only alkaline batteries in the remote control. See
Replacing the Remote Control Batteries later in this guide for more information.
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Power
Explorer 2000 on or off
VCR on or off
TV on or off
Sound
Mutes sound
Adjustsvolume
Channels
Displayschannelinformation
Selects channels, up or down
Enter channel numbers
(also used to enter your
personalidentificationnumber
[PIN] for parental control)
Views favorite channels
Returns to last channel viewed
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Screens
Displays next or previous screen
Hides interactive screen
Makes on-screen decisions
Displays interactive program guide
Displays program settings
Moves through interactive screen choices
Chooses interactive screen item
VCR
Fast forwards tape
Records program
Stops tape
Rewinds tape
Plays tape
Pauses tape
Device Control
Switches control between your VCR and Video On Demand
(VOD) movie
Switches control between your TV and VCR
Controls the BYPASS option (See Optional Features)
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EXPLORER 2000 Front Panel
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Display
Increases or decreases volume
Moves channels up or down
Turns EXPLORER 2000 power on or off
Power is on when indicator is lit
(Factory use only)
Optional bypass feature is on when indicator is lit
A message is waiting when indicator is lit
Access Card slot
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