Scientific Atlanta Explorer 8240, User Manual

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Important Safety Instructions................................................................4
Change the Way You Watch TV ...........................................................6
Safety First ......................................................................................6
Identify Your 8240 DVR ........................................................................6
What’s On the Front Panel? ............................................................7
What’s On the Back Panel? ............................................................8
Connecting the 8240 DVR ...............................................................9
Connections for a Standard-Defi nition TV and VCR ............................10
Watch TV .............................................................................................11
Access Services and Programs ...................................................11
Record One Program While Watching Another ...........................11
Watch Two Programs at the Same Time .....................................11
Avoid Screen Burn-In! .................................................................11
Performance Tips .................................................................................12
No Picture ...................................................................................12
No Color ......................................................................................12
No Sound ....................................................................................12
Automatic Software Updates .......................................................12
Frequently Asked Questions ................................................................12
Where Are the Connection Diagrams: .........................................12
What Cables Do I Need? .............................................................12
Connecting the 8240 DVR to a Standard TV and Standard VCR .........13
Connecting the 8240 DVR to a Stereo TV and Stereo VCR .................14
Connecting the 8240 DVR to
a Home Theater Receiver and Stereo TV .............................................15
Connecting the 8240 DVR to
an External SATA Hard Disk Drive (optional) ........................................16
Compliance Information ......................................................................18
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