Scientific Atlanta 8000HD User Manual

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

Safety Compliance Statements

Note to CATV System Installer (USA/Canada Only)

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 cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

This symbol is intended to alert you that uninsulated voltage within this product may have sufficient magnitude to cause electric shock. Therefore, it is dangerous to make any kind of contact with any inside part of this product.

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

This symbol is intended to alert you of the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying this product.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

AVIS

WARNING

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 statements in the instructions. Observe all warning and caution symbols that are affixed to this set-top.

• Comply with all instructions that accompany this set-top.

Placement

Place this set-top in a location that is close enough to an electrical outlet to accommodate the length of the power cord. Place this set-top on a stable surface. The surface must support the size and weight of this set-top.

WARNING: Avoid personal injury and damage to this set-top. An unstable surface may cause this set-top to fall.

Ventilation

This set-top has openings for ventilation that protect it from overheating. To ensure the reliability of this set-top, follow these guidelines to avoid obstructing the openings:

• Do not place other equipment, lamps, books, or any other object on the top of this set-top.

• Do not place this set-top in any of the following locations:

- 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

Cleaning the Set-Top

Before cleaning this set-top, unplug it from the electrical outlet. Use a damp cloth to clean this set-top. Do not use a liquid cleaner or an aerosol cleaner. Do not use a magnetic/static cleaning device (dust remover) to clean this set-top.

Safety Compliance Statements

Object and Liquid Entry

Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Do not expose this settop to liquid or moisture. Do not place this settop on a wet surface. Do not spill liquids on or near this set-top.

Accessories

Do not use accessories with this set-top unless recommended by your cable service provider.

Overloading

Do not overload electrical outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles, as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. For equipment that requires battery power or other sources to operate, refer to the operating instructions for that equipment.

Lightning and Power Surges

Ground (earth) your cable system to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Plug your set-top into a surge protector to reduce the risk of damage from lightning strikes and power surges. If you have questions, call your cable service provider.

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. Give particular attention to the cords at the point at which the cord connects to the plug, at electrical outlets, and at the places where the cords exit the set-top.

Power Sources

A label on this set-top indicates the correct power source for this set-top. Operate this settop 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 your cable service provider or your local power company.

Power Cord Polarization

This set-top has a two-prong plug. Properly ground (earth) this set-top 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 wide blade of plug to the wide slot, and then fully insert.

If you are unable to insert this plug fully into the outlet, contact an electrician to replace your obsolete outlet.

Servicing

Do not open the cover of this set-top. If you open the cover, your warranty will be void. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel only. Contact your cable service provider for instructions.

Damage that Requires Service

For damage that requires service, unplug this set-top from the electrical outlet. Refer to qualified personnel when any of the following occurs:

• There is damage to the power cord or plug

• Liquid enters the set-top

• There is exposure to rain or water

• Operation is not normal (the instructions in this guide describe the proper operation)

• If you drop this equipment, or damage the cabinet of this set-top

• If this set-top exhibits a distinct change in performance

Upon completion of any service or repairs to this set-top (home terminal), the service technician will perform safety checks to determine that the equipment is in proper operating condition.

Introduction

Change the Way You Watch TV

Safety First

The Explorer eClub

Use the Explorer® 8000HD™ Home Entertainment Server to control live high definition TV, record TV programs without a VCR, and watch two programs at 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 watching 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.

Follow the instructions in this guide to install the 8000HD, to become familiar with the buttons on the front panel, and to access your cable services. Then, enjoy the features of the 8000HD and change the way you watch TV!

Before using the 8000HD, read the SAFETY COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS section of this guide.

The online Explorer eClub provides news and information about the 8000HD. You can access the Explorer eClub on the Internet at the following web address: www.scientificatlanta.com/explorerclub

To join and access the online Explorer eClub you need the serial number of the 8000HD.

Identify Your 8000HD

To find the serial number for your 8000HD, look on the back for a label that is similar to the example shown here. The serial number begins with SA and is located in the lower left corner of the bar code.

If the 8000HD requires troubleshooting in the future, your cable service provider or Scientific-Atlanta may ask for this serial number.

0003B4287797

SABDQXTL N0006246618

Use the space provided here to record the 8000HD serial number :

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8000HD Front Panel

POWER

What’s On the Front Panel?

VOL

GUIDE



EXIT LISTINFO

RECORD



VOL

1 Power

2 Message

Indicator

3 LED Display 4 IR Sensor 5 Recording

Indicator 6 VOL+, VOL7 Select

8 USB Port*

9 CH+, CH10 Guide

11 Info

12 Smart CardSlot* 13 Exit 14 List

1 2 5673 4 128 91011 13 14

T10352

Provides power to the 8000HD. The light to the right of the Power button 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 when blinking or illuminated. To access the message press the Info button

Displays the selected channel number and time of day Receives the infrared signal from the remote control Indicates the DVR feature is active when illuminated

Increases and decreases volume Accesses your on-screen selection

(Universal Serial Bus) Connects to external equipment, such as a keyboard

Scrolls up and down through the channels Accesses on-screen services, such as the on-screen guide,

video-on-demand, or pay-per-view Displays a description of the selected program. Available from the

on-screen guide and while viewing a program Allows smart card access

Exits menus, on-screen guide, and program information Accesses list of recorded programs displayed on the TV screen

* This connector is reserved for future use or may not be available on all

8000HD models.

Safety Tip

Keep the top of the 8000HD free of all objects and electronic devices, including your TV.

What’s On the Back Panel?

8000HD Back Panel

OPTICAL

AUDIO

OUT

CATV CONVERTER MADE IN MEXICO

1394 1394

S-VIDEO

HDTV

DVI

OUT

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

AUDIO

OUT 2 (VCR)

OUT 1

(TV)

CABLE

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 CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE TO RADIO COMMUNICATIONS AND IS IN VIOLATION OF THE FCC RULES, PART 15.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

AVIS:

RISQUE DE CHOC

ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR

120 VAC 60HZ 5A

120 VAC 60HZ 80W

CABLE

OUT

INPUT (AUX)

4 51 6 1232 8 9 107 141311

T10967

Connects to the optical digital audio input of an A/V receiver1 Optical

Audio Out

2 IR Port* Connects to optional VCR Commander™ service

Connects to optional 1394-equipped (fire wire) devices3 1394* 4 S-Video Out Connects to S-Video input of TV or VCR (standard definition) 5 DVI* (Digital Video Interface) Provides digital video signals to a high definition TV

(HDTV)

6 Y/V Video

Out

(HD Component Video Out) Connects to HDTV input of TV (high definition).

The component video cables (YPrPb) must be connected here to provide HD

signals to your HDTV. See SD Mode or HD Mode on page 9 for more information

about this connector

7 Digital Audio

Connects to the coaxial digital audio input of an A/V receiver

Out

8 Audio Out Connects to left/right (L/R) audio inputs of TV or A/V receiver 9 VCR

Archive*

Connects to video and left/right (L/R) audio inputs of a VCR. These outputs are

used for archiving programs that are stored on the 8000HD to a VCR

10 Cable Out Connects to cable input of a VCR or TV (standard definition) 11 Input Video &

Audio*

(Auxiliary video and audio inputs) Connects to video and left/right (L/R) audio

output of an external device to deliver the audio and video to a TV or other device

12 Cable In Connects to cable signal from cable service provider 13 AC Switched

Connects to the AC power cord from another device, such as a TV

Outlet

14 AC Power

Connects the 8000HD to an AC electrical outlet

Input

* This connector is reserved for future use or may not be available on all 8000HD models.

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