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    1 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 .....................................[...]

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    2 Read and Retain These Instructions • Read all of the instructions before you operate this set-top. Give particular attention to all safety precautions. Retain the instructions for future reference. • Comply with all warning and caution state- ments in the instructions. Observe all warning and caution symbols that are affixed to this set-top. [...]

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    3 Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage point s or short out part s that could result in a fire or electric shock. Do not expose this set- top to liquid or moisture. Do not place this set- top on a wet surface. Do not spill liquids on or near this set-top. Acces[...]

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    4 Introduction 0003B4287797 SABDQXTL N0006246618 Identify Y our 8000HD If the 8000HD requires troubleshooting in the future, your cable service provider or Scientific-Atlanta may ask for this serial number . Use the space provided here to record the 8000HD serial number : ________________________________ T o find the serial number for your 8000HD, [...]

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    5 Keep the top of the 8000HD free of all objects and electronic devices, including your TV . What’ s On the Front Panel? Safety Tip 8000HD Front Panel 4 IR Sensor Receives the infrared signal from the remote control 3 LED Display Displays the selected channel number and time of day 2 Message Indicator Indicates a message is waiting for you from y[...]

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    6 What’ s On the Back Panel? T10967 LR THIS DEVICE IS INTENDED TO BE ATT ACHED TO A RECEIVER THA T IS NOT USED TO RECEIVE OVER-THE-AIR BROADCAST SIGNALS. CONNECTION OF THIS DEVICE IN ANY OTHER FASHION MA Y CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE TO RADIO COMMUNICATIONS AND IS IN VIOLA TION OF THE FCC RULES, PART 15. AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVR[...]

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    7 HDTV vs SDTV Y ou have several options for connecting your TV to entert ainment 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 b[...]

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    8 DVI About SDTVs (St andard Definition) If you have an SDTV , you will need to go through the set-up mode on the 8000HD to set it to SD mode. If your SDTV has YPbPr input s, the 8000HD will function with these inputs only when outputting in the 480i screen resolution mode. HDTV vs SDTV About HDTVs (High Definition) • Most HDTVs have YPbPr connec[...]

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    9 HDTV vs SDTV HD Mode or SD Mode? When you set up the 8000HD in HD mode, the connector Y/V V ideo Out becomes the HD Y video output (Y portion of the YPbPr video output). See the connection diagrams in the Connecting Entert ainment Devices section. Y/V VIDEO OUT When you set up the 8000HD in SD mode, the connector labeled Y/V V ideo Out acts as an[...]

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    10 HDTV vs SDTV T o set up stereo sound, choose one of the following options: • Connect stereo audio cables from the AUDIO OUT LEFT and RIGHT connectors on the 8000HD to the AUDIO IN LEFT and RIGHT connectors on your HDTV . • Connect an RCA cable from the DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT on the 8000HD to the DIGIT AL AUDIO IN on your HDTV (if equipped) or st[...]

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    11 LR THIS DEVICE IS INTENDED TO BE ATT ACHED TO A RECEIVER THA T IS NOT USED TO RECEIVE OVER-THE-AIR BROADCAST SIGNALS. CONNECTION OF THIS DEVICE IN ANY OTHER FASHION MA Y CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE TO RADIO COMMUNICATIONS AND IS IN VIOLA TION OF THE FCC RULES, PART 15. AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR 120 VAC 60HZ 5A 120 VAC 60HZ 80W[...]

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    12 LR THIS DEVICE IS INTENDED TO BE ATT ACHED TO A RECEIVER THA T IS NOT USED TO RECEIVE OVER-THE-AIR BROADCAST SIGNALS. CONNECTION OF THIS DEVICE IN ANY OTHER FASHION MA Y CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE TO RADIO COMMUNICATIONS AND IS IN VIOLA TION OF THE FCC RULES, PART 15. AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR 120 VAC 60HZ 5A 120 VAC 60HZ 80W[...]

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    13 Connect the 8000HD to a Home Theater Receiver , a T ypical HDTV , and VCR Connecting Entertainment Devices It is recommended that you connect a surge protector to your cable equipment and electronic devices. Power Surge Protection LR THIS DEVICE IS INTENDED TO BE ATT ACHED TO A RECEIVER THA T IS NOT USED TO RECEIVE OVER-THE-AIR BROADCAST SIGNALS[...]

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    14 T10959 LR THIS DEVICE IS INTENDED TO BE ATT ACHED TO A RECEIVER THA T IS NOT USED TO RECEIVE OVER-THE-AIR BROADCAST SIGNALS. CONNECTION OF THIS DEVICE IN ANY OTHER FASHION MA Y CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE TO RADIO COMMUNICATIONS AND IS IN VIOLA TION OF THE FCC RULES, PART 15. AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR 120 VAC 60HZ 5A 120 VAC 6[...]

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    15 W atching TV T10965 Y ou don’t need a special TV to watch two programs at the same time. Use the picture-in-picture (PIP) keys on the remote and you will see a PIP screen on your TV . W atch T wo Programs At the Same Time T10964 When two of your favorite programs are scheduled at the same time, you can record one program on the built-in digita[...]

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    16 How Do I Change the Screen T ype? W atching TV 1. T urn on the TV . 2. T urn 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. Y ou can change the screen type settings[...]

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    17 W atching TV Automatic Software Up dates If the 8000HD does not perform as expected, the following tips may help. If you need further assistance, cont act your cable service provider . Y ou will see a message on the TV screen that indicates the 8000HD is automatically updating its sof tware. Wait for the time to display on the front panel of you[...]

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    18 Many local TV st ations are transmitting digital signals. However , transmitting a digital signal does not mean transmitting an HDTV signal. Some stations are using the new bandwid th to broadcast several standard-definition channels. Most st ations however , once they begin broadcasting in digital, are offering HD content from their parent netw[...]

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    19 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. Canada EMI Regulation This Class B digital apparatus meet s all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet ap[...]

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    20 United States: 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 October 2003[...]