EXPLORER® 2000
Digital Home Communications Terminal
User’s Guide
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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
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•
•
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:
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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:
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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.
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Quick Reference
Model 8650-ER1 Remote Control
Power
Explorer 2000 on or off
VCR on or off
1
26
25
26
25
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1
2
TV on or off
23
3
Sound
22
Mutes sound
22
21
20
4
5
6
7
20
Adjusts volume
Channels
2
Displays channel information
Selects channels, up or down
8
6
8
19
18
17
9
Enter channel numbers
10
11
(also used to enter your
personal identification number
[PIN] for parental control)
16
15
12
13
14
9
Views favorite channels
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Returns to last channel viewed
19
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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Screens
Displays next or previous screen
3
4
Hides interactive screen
Makes on-screen decisions
7
Displays interactive program guide
Displays program settings
24
23
5
Moves through interactive screen choices
Chooses interactive screen item
21
VCR
Fast forwards tape
Records program
Stops tape
10
11
12
18
16
17
Rewinds tape
Plays tape
Pauses tape
Device Control
13
Switches control between your VCR and Video On Demand
(VOD) movie
14
15
Switches control between your TV and VCR
Controls the BYPASS option (See Optional Features)
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EXPLORER 2000 Front Panel
1
2
3
8
7
6
5
4
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Display
1
2
3
Increases or decreases volume
Moves channels up or down
Turns EXPLORER 2000 power on or off
Power is on when indicator is lit
4
5
6
7
(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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How to Use Your EXPLORER 2000
Interactive Program Guide
The Interactive Program Guide is a convenient way to see a list of current
and up-coming programs and quickly tune to channels. Press
display the Interactive Program Guide.
to
Typical Interactive Program Guide
Note: If you select a channel within a past or current time slot, you display
the program on that channel (which may be in progress). If you select a
channel in a future time slot, you set a reminder timer that generates a screen
message before the program begins. See Using the General Settings
Screen.
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Quick Settings Screen
The Quick Settings screen contains shortcuts that allow you to quickly access
frequently used features. Press
Quick Settings screen.
on the remote control to display the
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Quick Settings Options
Option
Description
Add (channel) Adds the current channel to your list of favorite channels.
to Favorites
Enable
Parental
Control
Locks or unlocks your blocked channels. Unlocking allows
viewing of all blocked channels while your EXPLORER 2000
is on.
Record
(channel)
Records the current channel. Make sure your VCR
power is on and you have a blank tape inserted before you
begin recording.
Press
to stop the recording.
Activate
Second Audio
Programming
Define an alternate audio source for output to the TV.
Generally used for second language audio output, this
applies only to channels that offer Second Audio
Programming.
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General Settings Screen
The General Settings screen contains preferences that enable you to define
the functions and features of your EXPLORER 2000. See General Settings
Preferences for a description of each preference on the screen.
Note: Your cable company determines which options appear on your
screens. You may not have access to all options described.
Press
twice on the remote control to display the General Settings screen.
From the Interactive Program Guide and Quick Settings, press once.
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General Settings Preferences
Preference Description
AC Outlet Multi-feature AC power outlet for your TV:
• Always On - Must power-on your EXPLORER 2000 and
your TV separately
• On with Settop - TVpowers-on when you power-on your
EXPLORER 2000
• Always Off - AC outlet is not active
All Timers Displays a list of all timers you have set.
Audio
Level
Determines the constant sound level (does not apply if you have
set your remote control to control the volume through the
EXPLORER 2000)
Blocked
Blocks a channel from viewing. To unblock the channel, disable your
Channels blocking PIN (see below), or turn off Parental Control. You can also
displayalistofblockedchannels
Blocking
PIN
Defines a four-digit Personal Identification Number, which you
can then enable and disable. The PIN allows you to block or
unblock a channel.
• Disable - To unblock all blocked channels
• Enable - To block channels
Note: You can temporarily unlock blocked channels from within
the Quick Settings Screen.
Bypass
Bypasses the cable signal (see How to Use the Bypass Option
in this guide)
Clock
Options
Switches the front panel display between the time-of-day and the
current channel number
Favorite
Displays a list of your favorite channels
Channels
Output
Channel
Selects the channel your cable company uses to send you cable
television - either channel 3 or 4
Power-on Selects the channel that the TV displays when you first power-on
Setup
your EXPLORER 2000
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Preferences
Description
PPV
Purchases
Lists the pending, past, and pre-purchased Pay-Per-View
programs
Purchase
PIN
Changes the Personal Identification Number you set up
for purchasing Pay-Per-View programs. First-time users:
your cable company assigns and activates this number
Reminder Timer Sets up to eight timers to remind you to watch a program.
Sleep Timer
Sets the number of minutes until the EXPLORER 2000
powers-off
Tape and View Optional feature that sets up dual EXPLORER 2000
operation (see How to Install Tape and View)
Turn-Off Timer Selects the time of day to power-off the EXPLORER 2000
VCR Timer...
Sets up to eight timers to remind you to record an
upcoming program
Note: You must have the VCR Commander to record a
program through the EXPLORER 2000. Otherwise, use
your VCR remote control to set recording times and
record programs
Wake-Up Timer Sets the time of day you would like the EXPLORER 2000
to power-on
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Understanding the Icons
Icons in the channel banner and the Interactive Program Guide provide
information about the channel you are watching.
Icon
Description
Blocked channel
Unblocked channel
Closed captioned - channel has text subtitles for hearing-
impaired viewers. This option applies only to channels that
offer closed captioning.
Second Audio Programming - channel offers alternate
audio (such as Spanish) with the TV picture. This option
applies only to channels that offer SAP. Note: If you have
SAP enabled, and you experience no sound on some
channels, disable SAP. SAP is only available on channels
that offer it.
Channel transmits stereo sound. This option applies only to
channels that offer stereo sound.
Channel is included in your list of favorite channels
Purchased Pay-Per-View program
VCR timer is set on this channel
Reminder timer is set on this channel
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Understanding Ratings for Television Programs
The table below describes the rating categories and codes that are associated
with television programs in the United States.
Icon
Y
Description
Program is appropriate for children of all ages, and
specifically designed for children ages 2 through 6 years.
Y7
Program is appropriate for children age 7 years and older.
This rating may also include the code FV, indicating the
program contains mild fantasy violence or comedy violence.
G
Program is appropriate for viewers of all ages.
PG
Parental guidance suggested. The program contains material
that parents may find unsuitable for young children.
Additional codes that may be included with the rating are:
• V - some violence
• S - some sexual situations
14
Parents strongly cautioned. The program contains material
that parents may find unsuitable for children under 14 years.
Additional codes that may be included with the rating are:
• V - intense violence
• S - intense sexual situations
• L - strong indecent language
• D - suggestive dialog
MA
Mature audience. The program is designed for an adult
audience. The program contains material that parents may
find unsuitable for children under 17 years. Additional codes
that may be included with the rating are:
• V - graphic violence
• S - explicit sexual situations
• L - crude or indecent language
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Optional Features
Introduction
Your cable company may offer additional features such as those defined on
the following pages. Inquire with your cable company about available options.
Listening to Music
You can listen to music through your EXPLORER 2000 unit. The music is
transmitted via digital signal with quality comparable to that of a CD (compact
disc).
1. Do you know the channel you want to listen to?
• If yes, use the remote control keypad to select the channel.
• If no, press
to display the Interactive Program Guide.
to highlight the desired Digital Music channel.
2. Press
3. Press
to tune to the highlighted music channel.
Using VCR Commander™
The VCR Commander module is a separate option that enables the
EXPLORER 2000 to program your VCR for recording TV programs.
Without the VCR Commander module, you must manually program your
VCR to record.
The VCR Commander package includes a separate user’s guide that contains
connection and operation procedures. Refer to this guide for more
information.
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Optional Features, Continued
How to Install the Bypass Module
The EXPLORER 2000 provides a bypass feature that allows you to view an
analog channel while recording a digital (or analog) channel on your VCR.
1. Bend the metal tab to the
Bypass connection toward you,
CABLE IN
then pull the tab off to prevent it
from falling into the EXPLORER
CABLE
OUT
BYPASS
2000.
1
2. Hold the Bypass module
with the connector
2
labels facing right
side up and
toward you.
Insert the
multi-cable
connector
on the
3
MODEL E2051-X01
TO
TV
FROM
VCR
CABLE
INPUT
Bypass Module
(Outside View)
Bypass Module
(Inside View)
Bypass
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moduleinto
the Bypass connection on the EXPLORER 2000.
3. Insert the Cable In connector on the Bypass module into the Cable In
connection on the EXPLORER 2000 unit. The multi-cable connector folds
into the inside of the Bypass module.
4. Align the mounting tabs on
the Bypass module with
the screw holes on the
EXPLORER 2000 back
panel, then finger tighten the
screws (supplied with the
Bypass module) to hold the
module in place against the
back panel.
VCR
TV
Cable Input
From Wall
OUT TO IN TO
OUT TO
TV
TV
VCR
5
MODEL E2051-X01
TO
TV
CABLE
OUT
FROM
VCR
CABLE
4
INPUT
5. Connect your TV and VCR
to the Bypass module as
shown.
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How to Use Bypass
When you use Bypass, the regular cable signal goes to your television, and
you can watch any regular cable channel. At the same time, the
EXPLORER 2000 sends digital cable signals to your VCR for digital channel
recording. When you disable the Bypass feature, both your VCR and TV
receive the cable signals.
1. Press
on the remote control to activate Bypass. The bypass
LED on the EXPLORER 2000 illuminates. Your VCR can now record the
channel to which the EXPLORER 2000 is tuned.
2. Press
on the remote control to de-activate Bypass, then tune your
TV to the VCR output channel (usually channel 3 or 4) in order to watch the
same channel to which the EXPLORER 2000 is tuned.
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Optional Features, Continued
How to Install Tape and View
The Tape and View feature allows you to use two EXPLORER 2000 Digital
Home Communications Terminals, connected by an Ethernet cable, to watch
one digital cable program while recording another. You use your remote
control to control the primary (View) EXPLORER 2000. To enable this
feature, contact your cable company.
Back of VCR
Output
CABLE IN
AUDIO
OUT
IN FROM ANT.
OUT TO TV
CABLE
OUT
L
S-VIDEO VIDEO
AC-3
OUT
BYPASS
R
DATA
OUT
OUT
ETHERNET
USB
A/B
Switch
Cable Input
A
B
Ethernet
Cable
Cable
Jack
Splitter
Back of TV
Cable Input
CABLE/
ANTENNA
CABLE IN
AUDIO
OUT
CABLE
OUT
L
S-VIDEO VIDEO
AC-3
BYPASS
R
OUT
DATA
OUT
OUT
ETHERNET
USB
Output
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How to Connect
To Connect the EXPLORER® 2000
The following illustration shows the connections on the EXPLORER 2000
back panel.
WARNING:
To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of power plug to wide slot, and fully insert.
Caution:
Before you power on the EXPLORER 2000, install the AC power plug into the
EXPLORER 2000 unit first, then plug it into an electrical outlet.
Be sure the cable connection to your television and EXPLORER 2000 are
“finger tight” only. Never use a wrench to tighten these connections.
CABLE IN
AUDIO
CABLE
OUT
L
S-VIDEO VIDEO
AC-3
OUT
BYPASS
R
DATA
OUT
OUT
OUT
USB
ETHERNET
9
11
2
4
6
8
1
3
5
7
10
12
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Ethernet Port
USB Port
Stereo Audio Output
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Cable Output (to 75 Ω TV Input)
8
9
AC-3 Out
Cable Input
Data Port
Bypass Option (Module not shown)
AC Power Input (Connect to 120 V AC outlet)
10
11
S-Video Output
Video Output
12 AC Switched Outlet (Power cord from TV)
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How to Connect, Continued
To Connect a Non-Cable Ready TV
Jumper Cable
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
VHF Matching Transformer
TV Set VHF Antenna Terminals
TV Set UHF Antenna Terminals (not used)
Rear of Non-Cable Ready TV
3
5
4
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Back Panel Connections
The following table describes the back panel connections and functions.
Item
Description
Ethernet Port To connect two EXPLORER 2000 units together for use
with the Tape ‘N View™ feature. See Installing Tape ‘N
View™ for more information
USB (Universal To connect external equipment
Serial Bus) Port
Data Port
To connect the VCR Commander™ module or similar equipment.
See the VCR Commander™ User’s Guide for more information
S-Video
Output
To connect a camcorder, a VCR with S-Video, or a TV
with S-Video. You use this connection, also connect the
L/R audio output on the EXPLORER 2000 to the same
connections on your TV, VCR, or stereo
Video Output To connect the video channel to a TV or VCR. You use
this connection, also connect the L/R audio output on the
EXPLORER 2000 to the same connections on your TV,
VCR, or stereo
Stereo Audio To connect left and right audio channels to a stereo receiver
Output
or a TV with stereo sound. Required connections if you
connect the video output (see the previous item) to your
TV, VCR, or stereo receiver
Cable Output To connect the cable to a TV or a VCR
Cable Input
To connect the cable signal from the cable company to
the EXPLORER 2000
RF Bypass
Option
To bypass the EXPLORER 2000 and watch regular
cable TV
AC Power
Input
To connect the EXPLORER 2000 power cord to an
electrical outlet
AC Switched To connect power to another device, typically your TV
Outlet
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How to Connect, Continued
To Connect to a TV and VCR
STEREO
TV
VCR
STEREO
Cable Input
CABLE IN
AUDIO
OUT
CABLE
OUT
L
S-VIDEO VIDEO
AC-3
OUT
BYPASS
R
DATA
OUT
OUT
USB
ETHERNET
To VCR
Back of TV
Back of VCR
CABLE/
ANTENNA
IN FROM ANT.
OUT TO TV
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How to Connect, Continued
To Connect to a Stereo TV and Non-Stereo VCR
STEREO
TV
VCR STEREO
Cable Input
CABLE IN
AUDIO
OUT
CABLE
OUT
L
S-VIDEO VIDEO
AC-3
OUT
BYPASS
R
DATA
OUT
OUT
USB
ETHERNET
Input Audio
Input Video
To VCR
Back of VCR
Back of TV
RIGHT
OUT
IN
CABLE/
ANTENNA
IN FROM ANT.
OUT TO TV
AUDIO
VIDEO
OUT IN
OUT
IN
LEFT
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How to Connect, Continued
To Connect to a Stereo TV, Stereo VCR, and Stereo Receiver
STEREO
TV
STEREO
STEREO
VCR
Receiver
Cable Input
CABLE IN
AUDIO
OUT
CABLE
OUT
L
S-VIDEO VIDEO
AC-3
OUT
BYPASS
R
DATA
OUT
OUT
USB
ETHERNET
Back of
Stereo
Receiver/
Amplifier
Back of
VCR
Back of TV
RIGHT
RIGHT
AUDIO 1
OUT IN
VIDEO 1
OUT IN
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
CABLE/
ANTENNA
IN FROM ANT.
OUT TO TV
AUDIO
VIDEO
OUT IN
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
LEFT
LEFT
To TV
Video
To TV
or
Audio
To TV or Stereo
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How to Connect, Continued
To Connect to a Stereo TV, Non-Stereo VCR, and Stereo Receiver
STEREO
TV
VCR STEREO
STEREO
Receiver
Cable Input
CABLE IN
AUDIO
OUT
CABLE
OUT
L
S-VIDEO VIDEO
AC-3
OUT
BYPASS
R
DATA
OUT
OUT
USB
ETHERNET
Back of
Stereo
Receiver/
Amplifier
Input
Audio
To VCR
Back of VCR
Back of TV
RIGHT
OUT
IN
CABLE/
ANTENNA
IN FROM ANT.
OUT TO TV
AUDIO
OUT
IN
LEFT
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To TV
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To Connect to an AC-3 Decoder
Should you have a Dolby® AC-3 Decoder, connect as follows:
CABLE IN
AUDIO
CABLE
OUT
L
S-VIDEO VIDEO
AC-3
OUT
BYPASS
R
DATA
OUT
OUT
OUT
USB
ETHERNET
VIDEO 3
PLAY IN
(COAXIAL)
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Problem?
Problem
What To Do
No picture • Plug your television and EXPLORER 2000 into an electrical outlet.
• Make sure all cables are properly connected.
• Make sure the TV power is on.
• If your setup includes a VCR and/or stereo, make sure you have
properly connected them to the EXPLORER 2000.
• Make sure your TV is tuned to the proper output channel (3 or 4).
• Make sure the Bypass is disabled. See How to Bypass for more
information.
No sound
• Properly plug your television and EXPLORER 2000 into an
electrical outlet.
• Make sure all cables are properly connected.
• Make sure the TV power is on.
• If your setup includes a VCR and/or stereo, make sure you have
properly connected them to the EXPLORER 2000.
• Make sure your TV is tuned to the proper output channel (3 or 4).
• Make sure the volume is turned up.
• Make sure the Bypass is disabled. See How to Bypass for more
information.
• Make sure all cables are properly connected.
• Adjust the TV to channel 3 or 4.
Distorted
picture
No color
• Make sure the current TV program is broadcast in color.
• Adjust the TV color controls.
• Make sure the remote control batteries are good.
Remote
control
does not
work
• Point the remote control directly toward the EXPLORER 2000
when changing channels.
• Make sure you properly programmed the remote control. See
Appendix A for more information.
• Make sure the unit is properly plugged into an electrical outlet.
• Make sure all cables are properly connected.
• If the electrical outlet is controlled by a wall switch, make sure
the switch is in the ON position.
EXPLORER
2000 does
not work
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How to Replace the Remote Control Batteries
Your remote control requires two AA alkaline batteries.
1. Press forward then lift up on the lever on the back cover of the remote
control. The battery cover releases, and you can pull the cover up to
remove it.
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2. Remove and safely dispose of the old batteries.
Caution:
Make sure you correctly align the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals on the
batteries to the corresponding terminals in the remote control.
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3. Insert and firmly seat two new AA batteries (alkaline required) into the
battery compartment.
4. Slide the front of the battery cover back onto the remote control and snap
the back of the cover into place.
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Appendix A
How to Program the Remote Control
Introduction
The Model 8650-ER1 remote control for the EXPLORER® 2000 Digital
Home Communications Terminal is a universal remote control. You can
program it to operate your TV and your VCR using the following procedures.
How to Program for TV Operation
Make sure your TV is powered-on before you program the remote control.
1. Locate the TV setup code in the tables on the pages that follow. If your
TV is not listed, see Searching the Code Library.
2. Point the remote control away from the EXPLORER 2000, the TV,
and the VCR.
3. On your remote control, press and hold
time, until the LED on the remote blinks twice.
and
at the same
4. Using the remote control keypad, enter your TV’s 3-digit setup code. The
LED on the remote control should blink twice. If not, try another setup
code, if available.
5. Confirm by pointing the remote control toward the TV and test the Power,
Volume, and Mute functions.
Note: If you programmed the remote control to adjust the volume on your
settop box rather than the volume on the TV, test only the Power function. If
these functions do not operate from the remote control, enter the next TV
setup code in the list by repeating this procedure from step 1.
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To Program for VCR Operation
You can program the EXPLORER 2000 remote control to play video tapes. If
you want the EXPLORER 2000 to manage the recording of events with your
VCR, you must use the VCR Commander™ module. Without this module, you
must manually program your VCR to record. See the VCR Commander™
User’s Guide for more information or ask your cable company.
Make sure your VCR is powered-on before you program the remote control.
1. Locate the VCR setup code in the tables on the pages that follow. If your
VCR is not listed, see Searching the Code Library.
2. Point the remote control away from the EXPLORER 2000, the TV,
and the VCR.
3. On your remote control, press and hold
until the LED on the remote blinks twice.
and
at the same time
4. Using the remote control keypad, enter your VCR’s 3-digit setup code.
The LED on the remote control should blink twice. If not try another setup
code, if available.
5. Confirm by pointing the remote control toward the VCR and test the
Power, Play, and Stop functions. If these functions do not operate from
the remote control, enter the next VCR setup code in the list by repeating
this procedure from step 1.
Note: The slide switch must be in the VCR mode to test the remote control’s
VCR functions.
Note: The slide switch on the remote control must be in the VOD position in
order for the Record and Stop features of the VCR Commander to work
with the remote control.
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How to Program the Remote Control, Continued
TV Setup Codes
TV Brand
Dumont
Code
031
TV Brand
Code
TV Brand
LG
Code
070
Admiral
107
Adventura
Aiko
060
Electroband
Emerson
014
Luxman
Logik
LXI
070
106
168, 191, 192,
193, 194, 250,
296, 477
030
Akai
044
061, 068, 168,
170, 192
Alaron
193
Envision
Fisher
044
Magnavox
Majestic
Marantz
Matsushita
Megatron
MEI
044, 068, 193
030
Ambassador
Anam
191
168
194
Fujitsu
Funai
193
044, 068
264
AOC
033, 044, 199
194
185, 193, 194
194
Audiovox
Baysonic
Futuretech
GE
159, 192
199
194
035, 061, 065,
149, 192, 296,
465, 107
Bell & Howell 030, 168
Memorex
030, 070, 164,
168, 192, 264
Bradford
Brocksonic
Candle
194
Gibralter
GoldStar
Gradiente
Grunpy
031, 044
044, 070, 192
067, 070
193, 194
192
250, 477
044, 060, 070
044
MGA
044, 164, 192
Midland
031, 053, 061,
065, 149
Carnivale
Carver
Minutz
035
068
Hallmark
Mitsubishi
033, 107, 164,
192
Celebrity
Cineral
014
Harley
Davidson
193
106, 465
Motorola
MTC
069, 107
044, 070, 074
194
Citizen
044, 060, 070,
074, 106
Harvard
Hitachi
Infinity
Inteq
194
070, 159
068
Multitech
NAD
Concerto
Contec
Craig
070
170, 180, 192
044, 070
044, 106, 192
106
194, 199
194
031
NEC
Janeil
JBL
060
Nikko
Crosley
Crown
068
068
NTC
194
JCB
014
Onwa
194
Curtis Mathes 030, 180, 044,
061, 065, 068,
JVC
067
Optimus
Optonica
Orion
168, 180, 264
107, 179
250, 193, 477
065, 264
070, 074, 107,
159, 168, 465
KEC
194
Kenwood
Kloss
KTV
044
CXC
194
060
Daewoo
Denon
106, 465
159
Panasonic
044, 194
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How to Program the Remote Control, Continued
TV Brand
Semivox
Semp
Code
194
TV Brand
Code
TV Brand
Code
Penney
035, 044, 061,
065, 074, 149,
170, 192, 070
Yamaha
Zenith
033, 044
030, 031
170
Sharp
107, 179
030
Philco
044, 068, 159
477
Signature
Sony
Philips
Pilot
068
014
044
Soundesign
Squareview
SSS
192, 193, 194
185
Pioneer
Portland
Prism
180
106
1 9 4
065
Starlite
194
Proscan
Proton
Pulsar
061
Supre-Macy
Supreme
Sylvania
Symphonic
Tandy
060
192
014
031
044, 068
185
Quasar
065, 179, 264
Radio Shack
044, 061, 070,
168, 179, 192,
194
107
Technics
Technol Ace
Techwood
Teknika
065, 264
193
RCA
061, 104, 149
065, 107
065, 070
Realistic
044, 070, 168,
179, 192, 194
030, 068, 070,
074, 106, 164,
193, 194
Runco
031, 044
044
Telefunken
TMK
070
Sampo
Samsung
070, 191, 192
074, 168, 170
044, 070, 074,
192
Toshiba
Sansei
Sansui
Sanyo
Scotch
Scott
465
477
168
192
Vector
Research
044
067
068
192
060
Victor
Vidikron
Vidtech
Viking
Wards
192, 193, 194,
250
Sears
061, 068, 070,
168, 170, 185,
192, 193
030, 035, 044,
068, 070, 179,
192, 193
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How to Program the Remote Control, Continued
VCR Setup Codes
VCR Brand
Admiral
Adventura
Aiko
Code
VCR Brand
Code
VCR Brand
Logik
Code
086
062
Electrophonic 051
014
Emerex
046
LXI
051
Magnasonic
Magnavox
292
292
Emerson
014, 016, 051,
057, 075, 135,
198, 222, 225,
226, 292,
049, 053, 095,
163
Aiwa
014, 051
055, 075, 120
Akai
Magnin
Marantz
Marta
254
Fisher
Fuji
061, 068, 118
047, 049
014
American High 049
049, 095
051
Asha
254
051
254
Funai
Garrard
GE
Audiovox
Beaumark
Matsushita
MEI
049, 176
049
014
049, 062, 074,
254
Bell & Howell 118
Memorex
014, 049, 051,
053, 060, 061,
062, 118, 176,
254
Broksonic
016, 135, 198,
225
GoldStar
051, 052
014
Gradiente
Calix
051
MGA
057, 075, 254
Harley
Davidson
Canon
Carver
CCE
049
014
MGN
Technology
095
254
Harman/
Kardon
052
086
060
061
086, 292
292
Minolta
056, 119
Harwood
Headquarter
HI-Q
Cineral
Citizen
Colt
Mitsubishi
057, 062, 075,
081
051, 292
086
Motorola
MTC
049, 062
014, 254
014, 086
Hitachi
014, 055, 056,
119
Craig
051, 061, 086,
254
Multitech
NEC
Jensen
JVC
055
Curtis Mathes 049, 055, 074,
176
052, 055, 081,
118
055, 081
051, 292
052, 055, 081
086
Cybernex
Daewoo
254
Nikko
051
254
049
KEC
059, 292
056
Noblex
Olympus
Optimus
Kenwood
KLH
Denon
Dynatech
Electrohome
014
051, 062, 118,
176
Kodak
Lloyd’s
049, 051
014, 222
051
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VCR Brand
Orion
Code
VCR Brand
Code
VCR Brand
Code
Sanyo
060, 061, 118,
254
016, 198
049, 176
Video Concepts 059, 075
Panasonic
Penney
Videosonic
Wards
254
Scott
Sears
057, 059, 135,
198, 225, 226
049, 051, 052,
056, 068, 254
014, 049, 056,
061, 062, 074,
086, 095, 226,
254
014, 049, 051,
056, 060, 061,
068, 118, 119
Pentax
Philco
056, 119
049
White
Semp
059
062
086
254
086
Westinghouse 292
Philips
Pilot
049, 095
051
Sharp
XR-1000
Yamaha
Zenith
014, 049, 086
Shintom
Shogun
Singer
Sony
052
Pioneer
Profitronic
Proscan
Protec
Pulsar
081
014, 047, 053
254
074
014, 046, 048,
049
086
053
STS
056
Quarter
Quartz
Quasar
Radio Shack
Radix
060
Sylvania
014, 049, 057,
095
060
Symphonic
Tatung
014
049, 176
014, 051
051
055
Teac
014, 055
049, 176
014, 049, 051
014
Technics
Teknika
Thomas
TMK
Randex
RCA
051
049, 056, 062,
074, 119, 120,
254
222, 254
057, 059, 226
051, 254
254
Realistic
014, 049, 051,
060, 061, 062,
118
Toshiba
Totevison
Unitech
Vector
Runco
Samsung
Sanky
053
059, 254
053, 062
014, 055, 081
059
Vector
Research
Sansui
052
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How to Program the Remote Control, Continued
To Search the Code Library
If none of the listed TV or VCR codes work, you can enter a code that
searches the library of codes. The remote control automatically selects the
proper code for your TV or VCR. Make sure your TV or VCR is powered-
on before you program the remote control.
1. Point the remote control away from your TV or VCR depending on which
one you are programming.
2. Do one of the following:
• To search for TV codes, press and hold
and
at the same
at the same
time until the LED on the remote control blinks twice,
or,
• To search for VCR codes, press and hold
and
time until the LED on the remote control blinks twice.
Note: The LED on the remote control also blinks twice when it reaches
the end of its search library.
3. Using the remote control keypad enter 991. The LED on the remote
blinks twice.
4. Point the remote control toward your TV or VCR, and press
or
depending on which one you are programming.
• If the TV or VCR turns off, go to step 6.
or,
• If the TV or VCR remains on, repeat step 4.
5. Press
to confirm a valid code. The remote control LED blinks twice.
6. Point the remote toward the device you programmed and power-on and
off to confirm operation.
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How to Program the Remote Control, Continued
To Identify Programmed Codes
If you need to know what code you programmed your TV or VCR, the
remote control indicates each number in the code based on the number of
LED blinks.
1. Point the remote control away from the EXPLORER 2000, the TV,
and the VCR.
2. Do one of the following:
• To identify the TV code, press and hold
and
at the same
time until the LED on the remote control blinks twice
or,
• To identify the VCR code, press and hold
and
at the same
time until the LED on the remote control blinks twice.
3. Using the remote control keypad enter 990. The LED on the remote
blinks twice.
4. Press 1 on the keypad, then count the LED blinks. The number of blinks
indicates the first number in the code. For example, 4 blinks indicates the
first number in the code is 4.
5. Press 2 on the keypad, then count the LED blinks. The number of blinks
indicates the second number in the code.
6. Press 3 on the keypad, then count the LED blinks. The number of blinks
indicates the third number in the code.
TV Code: VCR Code:
7. Write down the code for future reference.
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To Program for Volume Control
You can program the remote control to control the volume and mute functions
through the EXPLORER 2000, or through your TV.
1. Point the remote control away from the EXPLORER 2000, the TV,
and the VCR.
2. Press and hold
and
at the same time until the LED on the
remote control blinks twice.
3. Using the remote control keypad enter 993. The LED on the remote
blinks twice.
4. Press
or
, depending on which device you want to control the
volume. The LED on the remote control blinks twice to confirm a valid
selection.
5. Point the remote toward the device on which you chose to control the
volume, and adjust the volume to confirm operation.
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Notices
Trademarks
Scientific-Atlanta, Scientific-Atlanta ARCs Logo, and EXPLORER are registered
trademarks of Scientific-Atlanta, Inc. VCR Commander, and Tape ‘N View are
trademarks of Scientific-Atlanta, Inc.
Other trademarks listed herein are the property of their respective owners.
Disclaimer
Scientific-Atlanta, Inc. assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions that may
appear in this guide. Scientific-Atlanta reserves the right to change this guide at any
time without notice.
Documentation copyright notice
© 1998 Scientific-Atlanta, Inc. All rights reserved.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice. No part of this
document may be reproduced in any form without the express written permission of
Scientific-Atlanta, Inc.
Printed in the United States of America.
Software use notice
This software described in this document is copyright Scientific-Atlanta, Inc. and is
furnished to you under a license agreement or nondisclosure agreement, and may
only be used or copied in accordance with the terms of your agreement.
Firmware use notice
This equipment contains firmware that is copyright Scientific-Atlanta, Inc., and may
be used only in the equipment on which it is provided. Any reproduction or distribu-
tion of this firmware, or any portion of it, is prohibited without the express written
consent of Scientific-Atlanta, Inc.
Licensing
StarSight Licensed: The manufacture and sale of EPG features of this product was
licensed from StarSight Telecast, Inc., which license includes rights under one or more
of U.S. Patent Nos.: 4,706,121; 4,977,455; 5,151,789; 5,353,121; 5,479,268; 5,532,754;
5,550576. USE RIGHTS RESERVED.
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Regulatory Notices
United States FCC Compliance
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the applicable limits of Part 15 of
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. 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 television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures:
•
•
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected
•
Consult your cable company or an experienced radio/television technician for help
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Scientific-Atlanta could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
FCC Declaration of Conformity
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: 1) the device may not cause harmful interference, and 2) the device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
EXPLORER® 2000 Digital Home Communications Terminal models:
· Model
· Model
Manufactured by:
Scientific-Atlanta, Inc.; 4261 Communications Drive; Atlanta, Georgia 30093-2860; USA
Telephone within US: 1-800-722-2009 (toll-free)
Telephone outside US: +1-770-903-5400 (direct)
Canada EMI Regulation
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing
Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Réglement sur le matériel
brouilleur du Canada.
United States: 4261 Communications Drive, P.O. Box 6850, Norcross, GA 30091-6850;
Tel: 770-903-5000; TWX: 810-799-4912; Telex: 0542898
Europe: Home Park Estate, Kings Langley, Herts WD4 8LZ, England; Tel: +44-1-923-266133;
Fax: +44-1-923-269018
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Central, Hong Kong; Tel: 852-2522-5059; Fax: 852-2522-5624
© 1998 Scientific-Atlanta, Inc.
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All rights reserved.
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