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  • Page 1

    Explorer ® Digital Set-T op User ’ s Guide Models Z60DVB ™ and Z70DVB ™[...]

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    ii Notice for Installers The servicing instructions in this notice are for use by quali fi ed service personnel only . T o reduce the risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating instructions, unless you are quali fi ed to do so. 200701 12 SysInstaller 820 English U.S. Patents A patent notice is [...]

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    1 Contents Important Safety Instructions ........................................................................................ 2 Safety First .................................................................................................................. .4 Explorer eClub ........................................................................[...]

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    2 Prevent Power Cord Damage Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where the cord exits from the apparatus. Provide V entilation and Select a Location • Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. • Do not plac[...]

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    3 Service W arnings W ARNING: Avoid electric shock! Do not open the cover of this product. Opening or removing the cover may expose you to dangerous voltages. If you open the cover , your warranty will be void. This product contains no user-serviceable parts. Refer all servicing to quali fi ed service personnel. Servicing is required when the appa[...]

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    4 Safety First Before using the set-top, read the Important Safety Instructions section of this guide. Explorer eClub The online Explorer eClub provides news and information about consumer products. Access the Explorer eClub on the Internet at the following Web address: www .scienti fi catlanta.com/explorerclub Identify Y our Set-T op Y our servic[...]

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    5 Mute volume Access last channel viewed Scroll through channels Access Navigator Bar Adjust volume Access specific channels Exit menus Access menus and EPG Access video-on-demand (VOD) window (if available from your service provider) T oggle between TV and Radio modes View channel options Access Electronic Program Guide (EPG) Access Setup Wizard P[...]

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    6 What’ s on the Front Panel? 1 Power T urns the set-top on and off 2 LED Illuminates green when the set-top is on 3 LINK Illuminates green when there is a linked connection to an external modem for two-way communication between the set-top and the service provider (Available on Z70 models) 4 Guide Accesses the Electronic Program Guide (EPG) 5 OK[...]

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    7 What’ s on the Back Panel? 1 Cable In Connects to the cable that delivers the signal from your service provider 2 TV Out Provides an RF output. Connects to TV 3 Audio Out L/R Connects to left/right audio of TV 4 V ideo Out Connects to video input of TV 5 SIM Card Reader Reserved for future use 6 Ethernet Connects to Ethernet-equipped device (Av[...]

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    8 Connect your TV to the set-top. (See connection diagram.) 1 Plug the set-top and the TV into a power source that is not controlled by a wall switch. Do not turn on the set-top or TV yet. 3 POWE R W ait for the green LED to illuminate. It may take several minutes for the set-top to receive the latest software, programming, and service information.[...]

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    9 Connecting to a TV DC 12V IN Video Out Audio Out LR TV Out Cable In Ethernet T12720 Back of Z70DVB T o Power Receptacle Cable Input Back of TV R L AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT AUDIO IN VIDEO IN CABLE IN AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT W ARNING: Electric shock hazard! Unplug all electronic devices before connecting or disconnecting any device cables to the set-top.[...]

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    10 W atch TV When you turn on the set-top, you will see a screen similar to this one until the set-top has downloaded the latest programming information. Setup Wizard The fi rst time you turn on the set-top, you will see the Setup Wizard window . In the Setup Wizard you can select the language and screen settings for your set-top. Read and follow [...]

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    11 Revert to Factory Settings All of your setup choices will be erased if you choose the Revert to Factory Settings option. Navigator Bar The Navigator Bar displays information about current and future programs. T o access the Navigator Bar , press the NA V key on the remote control. Selected Channel Name Current Time Audio Indicator Current Channe[...]

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    12 Block and Unblock Channels Y ou will see the Channel Blocked window when you tune to a program that is blocked by Parental Control Rating. T o unblock the program, press the color- coded key on the remote control, and then enter your four-digit Parental Control PIN in the PIN Entry window . Program Information T o access program information, pre[...]

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    13 Pay-Per-View Events T o purchase a pay-per-view (PPV) event, press the color-coded key on the remote control. In the Pay-Per-View Event window scroll to the event (program) you want to purchase. Read and follow the instructions for ordering the event. Each event needs to be purchased through a call center or by sending a text message through you[...]

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    14 Favorite List T o access the Favorite window , press the color-coded key on the remote control. T o add, change, delete or move programs or channels in the list or to edit the Favorite list, press the color-coded key on your remote control. T o select a favorite program, scroll through the list and then press OK . If the set-top is in Radio mode[...]

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    15 Program Reminders Y ou can set a timer to remind you that a speci fi c program is about to begin or to record a program. Y ou can access the T imers window from the EPG or from the Info window by pressing the color-coded key on the remote control. If you set a reminder from the program Info window , all relevant information about the reminder i[...]

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    16 T roubleshooting If the set-top does not perform as expected, the following tips may help. If you need further assistance, contact your service provider . No Picture • Plug the TV and set-top into an electrical outlet that is not controlled by a wall switch. • V erify that all cables are properly connected. • V erify that the Power to the [...]

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    Scienti fi c Atlanta, A Cisco Company 770.236.5000 5030 Sugarloaf Parkway www.scienti fi catlanta.com Box 465447 Lawrenceville, GA 30042 Product and service availability are subject to change without notice. © 2007 by Scienti fi c-Atlanta, Inc. All rights reserved. May 2007 4015101 Rev B T rademarks Scienti fi c Atlanta is a registered tradema[...]