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    User’s Installation Guide EXPLORER ® Digital Home Communications Terminal[...]

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    2 Note to the Installer CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN AVIS Note to CATV System Installer This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC (Section 54, Part I of the Canadian Electrical Code), that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the CATV c[...]

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    3 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. Placement Place this equipment in a location that is close enough to an elect[...]

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    4 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. 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 compa[...]

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    5 IMPORT ANT RULES FOR SAFE OPERA TION , continued 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 polarized it has one wide prong and one narrow prong. This plug fits only one way. CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wid[...]

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    6 Contents Overview Getting Started ......................................................... 7 Using This Guide ..................................................... 8 Selecting Your Connection Diagrams ................... 9 Explorer DHCT Front Panel ................................. 10 Explorer DHCT Back Panel .................................. 1[...]

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    7 Installation Overview The following list provides an overview of the installation process. 1. Determine the electronic devices you must connect using the information on page 9. 2. Connect the DHCT and your electronic devices using the diagrams in this guide, based upon the information on page 9. 3. Plug in the DHCT to an AC power source, but do n[...]

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    8 Important Messages Please read this entire guide before you install or operate this equipment. Look for the following safety symbol throughout this guide: Read the caution or warning that appears with each safety symbol throughout this guide. CAUTION: Do not place a magnet, or any type of magnetic/static dust removal device on or near this equipm[...]

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    9 Selecting Y our Connection Diagrams Introduction This section provides a list of electronic devices that connect to your DHCT. The Optional Devices list includes devices that may be required for specific combinations of viewing and listening preferences. The TV and VCR Setup table includes the audio and video options (non-stereo, stereo, and S-Vi[...]

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    10 1 Smart card slot Allows smart card use 2 Message indicator Indicates a message is waiting when blinking or illuminated 3 Display Displays the channel numbers and time of day 4 Bypass indicator Indicates optional bypass feature is on when illuminated Explorer DHCT Front Panel 5 VOL- and VOL+ Increases or decreases volume 6 (For test) (For techni[...]

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    11 1 Ethernet Connect an Ethernet-equipped computer, optional 2 USB Connect external equipment (Universal Serial Bus) 3 1394 Connect 1394-equipped devices, optional 4 Digital Connect external digital surround-sound Audio Out receiver 5 Data Connect optional VCR Commander TM module (contact your cable service provider for information) or similar equ[...]

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    12 Optional Devices Connecting a VHF T ransformer for Non-Cable-Ready TV If your TV is not cable ready, follow these steps to connect a VHF transformer. After you connect the transformer, your TV is considered “cable ready” and you can connect additional electronic devices to your TV and the DHCT. Continue with connecting your TV to the DHCT an[...]

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    13 Optional Devices, continued RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION ETHERNET OUT DATA S-VIDEO VIDEO CABLE CABLE IN BYPASS L R AUDIO OUT OUT OUT OUT DIGITAL AUDIO USB 1394 1394 THIS DEVICE IS INTENDED TO BE ATTACHED TO A RECEIVER THAT IS NOT USED TO RECEIVE OVER-THE-AIR BROADCAST SIGNALS. CONNECTION OF THIS DEVICE IN ANY OTHER FASHION MAY CA[...]

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    14 Optional Devices, continued CAUTION: Unplug the AC power cord and disconnect all cables attached to the DHCT. 1 Unplug AC power cord. 2 Bend the metal tab labeled BYPASS toward you. Important : Pull off the tab and dispose of safely. 3 With the Bypass module labels facing up and toward you, insert the multicable connector into the DHCT. 4 Insert[...]

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    15 5 Align the mounting tabs with the screw holes. Tighten the screws; do not overtighten. 6 Connect to your TV and VCR. 7 Connect your cable input from the wall. 8 Connect any additional devices, if applicable. 9 Do you have other devices to connect? • If yes , see page 9 to locate other connec- tion diagrams appropriate for your system. • If [...]

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    16 Optional Devices, continued Connecting a Digital Audio Decoder Note: See page 9 to locate additional connection diagrams appropriate for your system. RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION ETHERNET OUT DATA S-VIDEO VIDEO CABLE CABLE IN BYPASS L R AUDIO OUT OUT OUT OUT DIGITAL AUDIO USB 1394 1394 THIS DEVICE IS INTENDED TO BE ATTACHED TO A [...]

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    17 Connection Diagrams Connecting a Non-Stereo TV RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION ETHERNET OUT DATA S-VIDEO VIDEO CABLE CABLE IN BYPASS L R AUDIO OUT OUT OUT OUT DIGITAL AUDIO USB 1394 1394 THIS DEVICE IS INTENDED TO BE ATTACHED TO A RECEIVER THAT IS NOT USED TO RECEIVE OVER-THE-AIR BROADCAST SIGNALS. CONNECTION OF THIS DEVICE IN ANY O[...]

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    18 Connection Diagrams, continued Connecting a Stereo TV Required Cables  Set of Video/ Stereo Audio Cables RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION ETHERNET OUT DATA S-VIDEO VIDEO CABLE CABLE IN BYPASS L R AUDIO OUT OUT OUT OUT DIGITAL AUDIO USB 1394 1394 THIS DEVICE IS INTENDED TO BE ATTACHED TO A RECEIVER THAT IS NOT USED TO RECEIVE OVER-[...]

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    19 Connection Diagrams, continued Connecting a Non-Stereo TV and a Non-Stereo VCR Notes: Audio output from the DHCT CABLE OUT is monaural (non- stereo). Required Cables 75 Coaxial Cables T8479 RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION ETHERNET OUT DATA S-VIDEO VIDEO CABLE CABLE IN BYPASS L R AUDIO OUT OUT OUT OUT DIGITAL AUDIO USB 1394 1394 THIS[...]

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    20 Connection Diagrams, continued Connecting a Non-Stereo TV and Stereo VCR Required Cables 75 Coaxial Cables Note: This setup provides monaural (non-stereo) sound only. To listen to stereo sound, you must add a device with stereo speakers. RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION ETHERNET OUT DATA S-VIDEO VIDEO CABLE CABLE IN BYPASS L R AUDIO [...]

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    21 Connection Diagrams, continued Required Cables  Set of Video/ Stereo Audio Cables 75 Coaxial Cables Connecting a Stereo TV and Non-Stereo VCR Notes: • If you connect to S-VIDEO OUT, you must connect the LEFT and RIGHT AUDIO OUT on the DHCT to the LEFT and RIGHT AUDIO IN connectors on your TV, VCR, or stereo. (This diagram shows a stereo TV [...]

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    22 Connection Diagrams, continued Connecting a Stereo TV and Stereo VCR RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION ETHERNET OUT DATA S-VIDEO VIDEO CABLE CABLE IN BYPASS L R AUDIO OUT OUT OUT OUT DIGITAL AUDIO USB 1394 1394 THIS DEVICE IS INTENDED TO BE ATTACHED TO A RECEIVER THAT IS NOT USED TO RECEIVE OVER-THE-AIR BROADCAST SIGNALS. CONNECTION O[...]

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    23 Connection Diagrams, continued Notes: • If you connect to S-VIDEO OUT, you must also connect the LEFT and RIGHT AUDIO OUT on the DHCT to the LEFT and RIGHT AUDIO IN connectors on your TV, VCR, or stereo. (The diagram shows a stereo TV connection.) • See page 9 to locate other connection diagrams appropriate for your system. RISK OF ELECTRICA[...]

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    24 Notes: • If you connect to S-VIDEO OUT, you must connect the LEFT and RIGHT AUDIO OUT on the DHCT to the LEFT and RIGHT AUDIO IN connectors on your TV, VCR, or stereo. (This diagram shows a stereo TV connection.) • See page 9 to locate other connection diagrams appropriate for your system. Connecting a Stereo TV and Stereo VCR with S-Video I[...]

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    25 Connection Diagrams, continued Required Cables  75 Coaxial Cables Connecting a Non-Stereo TV , Non-Stereo VCR, and Stereo Receiver or Amplifier Stereo/Audio Cables RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION ETHERNET OUT DATA S-VIDEO VIDEO CABLE CABLE IN BYPASS L R AUDIO OUT OUT OUT OUT DIGITAL AUDIO USB 1394 1394 THIS DEVICE IS INTENDED TO [...]

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    26 Connection Diagrams, continued Connecting a Stereo TV , Stereo VCR, and Stereo Receiver or Amplifier  Required Cables Stereo/Audio Cables Sets of Video/ Stereo Audio Cables RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION ETHERNET OUT DATA S-VIDEO VIDEO CABLE CABLE IN BYPASS L R AUDIO OUT OUT OUT OUT DIGITAL AUDIO USB 1394 1394 THIS DEVICE IS INT[...]

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    27 Connection Diagrams, continued Connecting a Stereo TV , Stereo VCR, and Home Theatre Receiver RIGHT IN OUT LEFT AUDIO IN OUT CABLE/ ANTENNA VIDEO IN OUT RF OUT RF IN R L AUDIO IN VIDEO IN R L AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT Back of VCR Back of TV Back of Home Theatre Receiver R L AUDIO FROM VCR VIDEO FROM VCR R L AUDIO IN 1 VIDEO IN 1 DIGITAL AUDIO IN 1 R L[...]

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    28 Using the DHCT Connecting the DHCT After you connect the DHCT and any additional electronic devices in your system, follow these steps: 1. Verify that the DHCT is connected to the 75 W coaxial cable coming from the wall. 2. Plug the DHCT and other devices into your AC power source. Important: Do not press the Power key on the DHCT. 3. Turn on th[...]

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    29 Tips for Improved Performance No sound • Properly plug your TV and DHCT into an electrical outlet. • Verify that all cables are properly connected. • Verify that the power to your TV is on. • If your setup includes a VCR and/or stereo, verify that you have properly connected them to the DHCT. • Verify that your TV is tuned to the prope[...]

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    30 DHCT does not work • Verify that the DHCT is properly plugged into an electrical outlet that is not controlled by a wall switch. • Verify that all cables are properly connected. • If the electrical outlet is controlled by a wall switch, make sure the switch is in the ON position. Tips for Improved Performance, continued Channel banner disp[...]

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    31 T rademarks Scientific-Atlanta, Scientific-Atlanta ARCs Logo, and EXPLORER are registered trademarks of Scientific-Atlanta, Inc. VCR Commander is a trademark of Scientific-Atlanta, Inc. Other trademarks listed her ein are the pr operty of their r espective owners. Disclaimer Scientific-Atlanta, Inc. assumes no responsibility for errors or omissi[...]

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    32 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[...]