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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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Safety Compliance Statements Note to CATV System Installer CAUTION (USA/Canada Only) RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 AVIS of the NEC (Section 54, Part I of the Canadian Electrical Code), that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric specifies that the CATV cable ground shall shock, do not remove cover (or back). be connected to the grounding
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Safety Compliance Statements Object and Liquid Entry Power Cord Polarization Never push objects of any kind into this product This set-top has a two-prong plug. Properly through openings as they may touch dangerous ground (earth) this set-top by inserting the plug voltage points or short out parts that could result into a grounded electrical, two-socket outlet. If in a fire or electric shock. Do not expose this set- this plug is polarized, it has one wide prong and top to liquid or moisture. Do
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Introduction Use the Explorer® 8000HD™ Home Entertainment Server to control live high Change the Way definition TV, record TV programs without a VCR, and watch two programs at You Watch TV the same time. When two of your favorite programs are scheduled at the same time, you can record one program on the built-in digital video recorder (DVR) while watch- ing the other. With the 8000HD you can watch two programs at the same time, even if your TV does not have picture-in-picture (PIP) capability. F
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What’s On the Front Panel? 8000HD + Front Panel CH + VOL VOL POWER GUIDE INFO EXIT LIST CH RECORD 1 2 3 4 56 7 8 91011 12 13 14 T10352 Provides power to the 8000HD. The light to the right of the Power button 1 Power illuminates when the power is on. Note: When not watching TV, turn off the 8000HD to help conserve energy. Indicates a message is waiting for you from your cable service provider 2 Message when blinking or illuminated. To access the message press the Info button Indicator Displays
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What’s On the Back Panel? 8000HD Back Panel CABLE OUT HDTV INPUT (AUX) THIS DEVICE IS INTENDED TO BE ATTACHED TO A RECEIVER THAT IS NOT USED TO Pr DVI RECEIVE OVER-THE-AIR BROADCAST SIGNALS. CONNECTION OF THIS DEVICE IN ANY OTHER FASHION MAY CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE TO RADIO IR COMMUNICATIONS AND IS IN VIOLATION OF THE FCC RULES, PART 15. 120 VAC Pb OUT 2 60HZ 5A CABLE (VCR) IN OPTICAL Y OUT 1 120 VAC CAUTION (TV) RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK 60HZ 80W DO NOT OPEN AUDIO S-VIDEO DIGITAL LR AVIS: RIS
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HDTV vs SDTV Be Prepared You have several options for connecting your TV to entertainment devices. The connection option you choose depends on the type of TV you have and the entertainment devices you want to connect to your TV. For the best results, read this section to learn more about HDTV and SDTV connection options and screen resolutions before you begin to connect the 8000HD to your entertainment devices. The widescreen TV is 1/3 wider than a standard TV. The widescreen TV What Are the asp
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HDTV vs SDTV There are several brands and models of HDTVs in the marketplace. The About HDTVs features and connectors are not the same on all brands and models. (High Definition) Y Most HDTVs have YPbPr connectors for Pb component video inputs. Pr Some HDTVs have a DVI connector. The DVI connector provides the optimal connection to an DVI HDTV. Note: This connector is reserved for future use or may not be available on all 8000HD models. R Some HDTVs have only RGB connectors. If you have on
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HDTV vs SDTV HD Mode or When you set up the 8000HD in HD mode, the connector Y/V Video Out becomes the HD Y video SD Mode? output (Y portion of the YPbPr video output). See the connection diagrams in the Connecting Y/V Entertainment Devices section. VIDEO OUT When you set up the 8000HD in SD mode, the connector labeled Y/V Video Out acts as an SD video out connector (V). See the diagram on page 14 for an example. How Do I Connect When you are ready to connect the 8000HD and to choose the screen
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HDTV vs SDTV To set up stereo sound, choose one of the following options: How Do I Set Up Connect stereo audio cables from the AUDIO OUT LEFT and RIGHT Stereo Sound? connectors on the 8000HD to the AUDIO IN LEFT and RIGHT connectors on your HDTV. Connect an RCA cable from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT on the 8000HD to the DIGITAL AUDIO IN on your HDTV (if equipped) or stereo receiver. Connect an optical digital audio cable from the OPTICAL AUDIO OUT on the 8000HD to the OPTICAL AUDIO IN on your H
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Connecting Entertainment Devices Connect the 8000HD to a typical HDTV using YPbPr Cables and Audio Cables WARNING: 8000HD Electric shock hazard! Unplug all CABLE electronic devices OUT HDTV INPUT VIDEO & AUDIO CATV CONVERTER MADE IN MEXICO DVI Pr before connecting 120 VAC IR 60HZ 5A CABLE Pb IN VCR THIS DEVICE IS INTENDED TO BE ATTACHED ARCHIVE TO A RECEIVER THAT IS NOT USED TO or disconnecting RECEIVE OVER-THE-AIR BROADCAST CAUTION 120 VAC SIGNALS. CONNECTION OF THIS DEVICE IN ANY OTHER FASHION
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Connecting Entertainment Devices Connect the 8000HD to an HDTV and Stereo VCR WARNING: 8000HD Electric shock hazard! Unplug all CABLE electronic devices OUT HDTV INPUT VIDEO & AUDIO CATV CONVERTER MADE IN MEXICO DVI Pr 120 VAC before connecting IR 60HZ 5A CABLE Pb IN VCR THIS DEVICE IS INTENDED TO BE ATTACHED ARCHIVE TO A RECEIVER THAT IS NOT USED TO or disconnecting RECEIVE OVER-THE-AIR BROADCAST CAUTION 120 VAC SIGNALS. CONNECTION OF THIS DEVICE IN ANY OTHER FASHION MAY CAUSE RISK OF ELECTRIC
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Connecting Entertainment Devices Connect the 8000HD to a Home Theater Receiver, a Typical HDTV, and VCR WARNING: 8000HD Electric shock hazard! Unplug all CABLE electronic devices OUT HDTV INPUT VIDEO & AUDIO CATV CONVERTER MADE IN MEXICO DVI Pr 120 VAC before connecting IR 60HZ 5A CABLE Pb IN VCR THIS DEVICE IS INTENDED TO BE ATTACHED ARCHIVE TO A RECEIVER THAT IS NOT USED TO or disconnecting RECEIVE OVER-THE-AIR BROADCAST CAUTION 120 VAC SIGNALS. CONNECTION OF THIS DEVICE IN ANY OTHER FASHION M
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Connecting Entertainment Devices Connect the 8000HD to a Standard Definition TV, VCR and DVD Player Use this type of connection when setting the 8000HD to Standard Definition mode and connecting to a TV that is not HD (high definition), a DVD player, and a VCR. WARNING: 8000HD Electric shock hazard! Unplug all CABLE electronic devices OUT HDTV INPUT VIDEO & AUDIO CATV CONVERTER MADE IN MEXICO DVI Pr before connecting 120 VAC IR 60HZ 5A CABLE Pb IN VCR THIS DEVICE IS INTENDED TO BE ATTACHED ARCHI
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Watching TV Access cable services and programs by pressing the following keys on the Access Services remote control: and Programs Guide–Access the on-screen guide. The on-screen guide displays schedules of TV programs 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 a specific program description (either from the on-screen guide or while viewing a program). Select—V
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Watching TV How Do I Change You can change the screen type settings at any time by following these the Screen Type? instructions. 1. Turn on the TV. 2. Turn off the 8000HD. 3. Press the INFO and GUIDE buttons on the front of the 8000HD simultaneously. 4. Follow the easy instructions on the TV screen. 5. Press the CBL and POWER keys on the remote control, and the 8000HD will turn on. Images such as letterbox bars or side bars, bright closed-captioning Avoid Screen backgrounds, station logos, or
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Watching TV Performance Tips If the 8000HD 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 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 you have properly connected them to the 8000HD. Verify that the TV is set to the prop
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Frequently Asked Questions About HDTV Many local TV stations are transmitting digital signals. However, Are Local TV transmitting a digital signal does not mean transmitting an HDTV signal. Stations Some stations are using the new bandwidth to broadcast several Broadcasting in standard-definition channels. Most stations however, once they begin HDTV? broadcasting in digital, are offering HD content from their parent network (for example, CBS, ABC, NBC, Fox, WB, UPN, PBS). The aspect ratios diffe
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United States FCC Compliance Canada EMI Regulation This equipment has been tested and found to comply This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements with the applicable limits of Part 15 of the FCC Rules. of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment These limits are designed to provide reasonable Regulations. protection against harmful interference in a residential Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can toutes les exigences d
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