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Use the Remote Control to Access Services and Programs

Press the following keys on the remote control to access cable services and programs:

Guide

Display the on-screen guide of TV programming schedules and other
services available from your cable service provider, such as video-on-demand
and pay-per-view programs.

Arrows  Highlight a program in the schedule.

Info

Display the description of a specific program (either from the on-screen guide
or while viewing a program).

Select

Watch a specific program in the guide.

If the 1840 does not perform as expected, the following tips may help. If you need further
assistance, contact your cable service provider.

No Picture

Verify that the power to your TV is turned on.

If the 1840 is plugged into a wall switch, verify the wall switch is in the ON position.

Note: You should avoid plugging the 1840 into an outlet that is controlled by a
wall switch.

Verify that all cables are properly connected.

If your system includes a VCR or stereo, verify that you have properly connected them
to the 1840.

Verify that your TV is connected to the proper TV input port.

Verify that the TV is set to the proper input channel.

No Color

Verify that the current TV program is broadcast in color.

Adjust the TV color controls.

No Sound

If your setup includes a stereo, verify that you have properly connected it to the 1840.

Verify that the volume is turned up.

Verify that the mute function is not engaged.

Where are the connection diagrams?

The diagrams on the following pages show examples of typical connections for the 1840.

What cables do I need?

Some of the cables shown in the diagrams may not be included with the 1840. The
required cables are shown in the connection diagrams on the following pages.

Watch TV

Performance Tips

Frequently Asked Questions

Summary of Contents for Explorer 1840

Page 1: ...1 Connecting the Explorer 1840TM Digital Interactive Set Top ...

Page 2: ... 534 5 012 510 5 029 207 5 045 816 5 053 883 5 058 160 5 142 690 5 146 526 5 214 390 5 225 902 5 225 925 5 237 610 5 239 540 5 241 610 5 255 086 5 257 403 5 267 071 5 270 809 5 271 041 5 272 752 5 282 028 5 285 497 5 287 351 5 309 514 5 319 709 5 341 425 5 347 388 5 347 389 5 361 156 5 367 571 5 379 141 5 379 145 5 381 481 5 390 337 5 400 401 5 406 558 5 418 782 5 428 404 5 430 568 5 434 610 5 436...

Page 3: ...ont Panel 7 What s On the Back Panel 8 Step By Step Connection Instructions 9 Cabling Combinations for an SDTV and VCR 10 Watch TV 11 Performance Tips 11 Frequently Asked Questions 11 Connecting the 1840 to an SDTV and Standard VCR 12 Connecting the 1840 to a Stereo TV and Stereo VCR 13 Compliance Information 14 Contents ...

Page 4: ...ions Read all of the instructions before you operate this product Follow all operating instructions that accompany this product Retain the instructions for future use Give particular attention to all safety precautions Comply With Warnings Avoid electric shock Comply with all warnings and cautions in the operating instructions as well as those that are affixed to this product Power Warnings Provid...

Page 5: ...k Do not expose this product to liquids or moisture Do not place this product on a wet surface Do not spill liquids on or near this product Do not use this product near water such as a bath tub wash bowl sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool Accessories Warnings Avoid any potential for electric shock or fire Do not use accessories with this product unless recommended by you...

Page 6: ...out the 1840 You can access the Explorer eClub on the Internet at the following Web address www scientificatlanta com explorerclub To join and access the online Explorer eClub you must enter the model number of your set top The model number is located on the front panel If the set top requires troubleshooting in the future your cable service provider may ask for the serial number To find the seria...

Page 7: ...number and time of day The LED also displays the following Message Power 6 Guide Accesses on screen services such as the on screen guide video on demand or pay per view 7 Info Displays a description of the selected program This button is available from the on screen guide and while viewing a program 8 Exit Exits menus on screen guide and program information 9 Settings Accesses the Settings menu 10...

Page 8: ...log audio signals left and right to a stereo receiver LEFT and RIGHT or TV with stereo ouputs 5 Cable Out Sends stereo analog audio and SDTV video signals to a TV or VCR 6 Cable In Receives the signal from your cable service provider 7 BYPASS Use for optional RF Bypass module to allow viewing one channel while recording another 8 AC Outlet Controls power of another device such as a TV 9 AC Power I...

Page 9: ...ilt up static charges To avoid these voltage surges that can be caused by lightning storms and power outages plug the 1840 into a surge protector to reduce the risk of damage 6 Connect the coaxial cable that carries the signal from your cable service provider to the CABLE IN connector on the back panel of the 1840 4 POWER 5 3 1 2 Do not turn on the 1840 or TV yet It may take several minutes for th...

Page 10: ...nnections The Cable Out connector provides both a video and an audio connection to the VCR Optional Connection L R AUDIO OUT Before you begin to connect the 1840 with a standard TV SDTV refer to your TV user s guide for detailed connection instructions Then use one of the following connection combinations but not both Connect the VIDEO OUT port and the L R AUDIO OUT ports from the set top to the V...

Page 11: ... ON position Note You should avoid plugging the 1840 into an outlet that is controlled by a wall switch Verify that all cables are properly connected If your system includes a VCR or stereo verify that you have properly connected them to the 1840 Verify that your TV is connected to the proper TV input port Verify that the TV is set to the proper input channel No Color Verify that the current TV pr...

Page 12: ...12 Connecting the 1840 to an SDTV and Standard VCR ...

Page 13: ...13 Connecting the 1840 to a Stereo TV and Stereo VCR ...

Page 14: ...tion of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation EXPLORER 1840 Digital Home Communications Terminal Model 1840 Manufactured by Scientific Atlanta Inc 5030 Sugarloa...

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Page 16: ...rkway P O Box 465447 Lawrenceville GA 30042 www scientificatlanta com Product and service availability subject to change without notice 2005 by Scientific Atlanta Inc All rights reserved Printed in United States of America June 2005 4011359 RevA ...

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