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Explorer 8000HD

Home Entertainment Server

User’s Installation Guide

In This Guide

Safety Information ................................. 2

Introduction ........................................... 4

What’s On the Front Panel? ................. 5

What’s On the Back Panel? .................. 6

HDTV vs SDTV ..................................... 7

Connecting Entertainment Devices ...... 11

Watching TV .......................................... 15

Frequently Asked Questions ................. 18

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Summary of Contents for Explorer 8000HD

Page 1: ...t Server User s Installation Guide In This Guide Safety Information 2 Introduction 4 What s On the Front Panel 5 What s On the Back Panel 6 HDTV vs SDTV 7 Connecting Entertainment Devices 11 Watching...

Page 2: ...nstallation provides proper ventilation Cleaning the Set Top Before cleaning this set top unplug it from the electrical outlet Use a damp cloth to clean this set top Do not use a liquid cleaner or an...

Page 3: ...urce for this set top Operate this set top 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 co...

Page 4: ...a com explorerclub To join and access the online Explorer eClub you need the serial number of the 8000HD Before using the 8000HD read the SAFETY COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS section of this guide Safety Firs...

Page 5: ...ndicator Indicates the DVR feature is active when illuminated 6 VOL VOL Increases and decreases volume 7 Select Accesses your on screen selection 8 USB Port Universal Serial Bus Connects to external e...

Page 6: ...rd definition 5 DVI Digital Video Interface Provides digital video signals to a high definition TV HDTV 6 Y V Video Out HD Component Video Out Connects to HDTV input of TV high definition The componen...

Page 7: ...gital and analog However HD programming and digital SD programming do not use the same digital signal Generally all HDTV ready monitors or integrated HDTV sets are capable of supporting an SDTV 480i o...

Page 8: ...for future use or may not be available on all 8000HD models Some HDTVs have only RGB connectors If you have one of these HDTVs you may need an RGB adaptor Check with your cable service provider for in...

Page 9: ...the following displays on the front of the 8000HD Current time Four dashes Important It may take several minutes for the 8000HD to receive the latest software programming and service information When...

Page 10: ...igital audio cable from the OPTICAL AUDIO OUT on the 8000HD to the OPTICAL AUDIO IN on your HDTV if equipped or stereo receiver How Do I Set Up Stereo Sound The diagrams on the following pages show ex...

Page 11: ...EN CABLE IN INPUT VIDEO AUDIO VCR ARCHIVE AUDIO OUT 1394 1394 CABLE OUT IR DVI OPTICAL AUDIO OUT CATV CONVERTER MADE IN MEXICO 8000HD HDTV Pr Pb Back of Typical HDTV DVI DVI T10957 Cable Input WARNING...

Page 12: ...O OUT CATV CONVERTER MADE IN MEXICO 8000HD HDTV Pr Pb Back of Typical HDTV DVI DVI VIDEO OUT TO TV IN FROM ANT Back of Typical VCR T10970 Cable Input Connect the 8000HD to an HDTV and Stereo VCR Conne...

Page 13: ...O VCR ARCHIVE AUDIO OUT 1394 1394 CABLE OUT IR DVI OPTICAL AUDIO OUT CATV CONVERTER MADE IN MEXICO 8000HD HDTV Pr Pb Y V VIDEO OUT DVI DVI OUT TO TV IN FROM ANT Back of Typical VCR Back of Typical HDT...

Page 14: ...OUT Back of Stereo VCR RF OUT RF IN R L AUDIO IN VIDEO IN R L AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT Back of DVD Player L R VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Cable Input Connect the 8000HD to a Standard Definition...

Page 15: ...remote to record programs or to play back recorded programs Record One Program While Watching Another Access Services and Programs Access cable services and programs by pressing the following keys on...

Page 16: ...screen type settings at any time by following these instructions Avoid Screen Burn In Images such as letterbox bars or side bars bright closed captioning backgrounds station logos or any other statio...

Page 17: ...r 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 If your system includes a VCR and or stereo verify that yo...

Page 18: ...t network for example CBS ABC NBC Fox WB UPN PBS Are Local TV Stations Broadcasting in HDTV Why Are Some HDTVs 4 3 Aspect Ratio and Others 16 9 The aspect ratios differ because the television industry...

Page 19: ...lation 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 wh...

Page 20: ...ates 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 4001025 Rev B...