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Page 2 - Note to the Installer; CAUTION; AVIS; Note to CATV System Installer; • Read all of the instructions; IMPORTANT RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

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 CATVsystem installer’s attention to Article 820-40of the NEC (Section 54, Part I of the CanadianElectrical Code), that provides guidelines forproper grounding a...

Page 3 - continued; Ventilation; other object on the top of this equipment.

3 Cleaning the Equipment Before cleaning this equipment, unplug it from theelectrical outlet. Use a damp cloth to clean thisequipment. Do not use a liquid cleaner or an aerosolcleaner. Do not use a magnetic/static cleaning device(dust remover) to clean this equipment. Placement Place this equipment ...

Page 4 - Power Sources

4 Liquid or Moisture Do not expose this equipment to liquid or moisture. Donot place this equipment on a wet surface. Do not spillliquids on or near this equipment. Lightning and Power Surges Ground (earth) your cable system to provide someprotection against voltage surges and built-up staticcharges...

Page 5 - Grounding

5 IMPORTANT RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION , continued Grounding This equipment has a two-prong plug. Properly ground(earth) this equipment by inserting the plug into agrounded electrical, two-socket outlet. If this plug ispolarized it has one wide prong and one narrow prong.This plug fits only one way. C...

Page 6 - Contents; Overview

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

Page 7 - Installation Overview; Getting Started; Installation Tips

7 Installation Overview The following list provides an overview of theinstallation 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 uponthe information on page 9. 3. P...

Page 8 - Important Messages; About This Guide; Introducing the Explorer DHCT; The Explorer; Joining the Explorer Club; icon and

8 Important Messages Please read this entire guide before you install oroperate this equipment. Look for the followingsafety symbol throughout this guide: Read the caution or warning that appears witheach safety symbol throughout this guide. CAUTION: Do not place a magnet, or any typeof magnetic/sta...

Page 9 - Selecting Your Connection Diagrams; Introduction; • Home Theatre Receiver for using; TV and VCR Setup

9 Selecting Your Connection Diagrams Introduction This section provides a list of electronic devicesthat connect to your DHCT. The Optional Deviceslist includes devices that may be required forspecific combinations of viewing and listeningpreferences. The TV and VCR Setup tableincludes the audio and...

Page 10 - Explorer DHCT Front Panel

10 1 Smart card slot Allows smart card use 2 Message indicator Indicates a message is waitingwhen blinking or illuminated 3 Display Displays the channel numbers andtime of day 4 Bypass indicator Indicates optional bypass featureis on when illuminated Explorer DHCT Front Panel 5 VOL- and VOL+ Increas...

Page 11 - Explorer DHCT Back Panel; The back panel of your DHCT may vary slightly.

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 ...

Page 12 - Optional Devices; Connecting a VHF Transformer for Non-Cable-Ready TV; Do not use; Back of TV

12 Optional Devices Connecting a VHF Transformer for Non-Cable-Ready TV If your TV is not cable ready, follow these steps toconnect a VHF transformer.After you connect the transformer, your TV isconsidered “cable ready” and you can connectadditional electronic devices to your TV and theDHCT.Continue...

Page 13 - Connecting a TV with the PIP Feature to a Signal Splitter; Required Cables

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 ATTACHEDTO A RECEIVER THAT IS NOT USED TO RECEIVEOVER-THE-AIR BROADCAST SIGNALS.CONNEC...

Page 14 - Using an RF Bypass Module; After installing the Bypass module, tune; Connecting the Module; Bypass Module; Fold the multicable connector into the inside

14 Optional Devices, continued CAUTION: Unplug the AC power cord anddisconnect all cables attached to the DHCT. 1 Unplug AC power cord. 2 Bend the metal tab labeledBYPASS toward you.Important : Pull off the tab and dispose of safely. 3 With the Bypass modulelabels facing up and towardyou, insert the...

Page 15 - Activating and Deactivating RF Bypass

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 ...

Page 16 - Connecting a Digital Audio Decoder; See page 9 to locate; Cable Input; Back of Digital

16 Optional Devices, continued Connecting a Digital Audio Decoder Note: See page 9 to locate additional connectiondiagrams appropriate foryour 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 1...

Page 17 - Connection Diagrams; Connecting a Non-Stereo TV; Audio output from

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 ATTACHEDTO A RECEIVER THAT IS NOT USED TO RECEIVEOVER-THE-AIR BROAD...

Page 18 - Connection Diagrams,; Connecting a Stereo TV

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 ATTACHEDTO ...

Page 19 - Connecting a Non-Stereo TV and a Non-Stereo VCR; Audio output; To TV

19 Connection Diagrams, continued Connecting a Non-Stereo TV and a Non-Stereo VCR Notes: Audio output from the DHCT CABLEOUT 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 ...

Page 20 - Connecting a Non-Stereo TV and Stereo VCR; This setup provides

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 tostereo sound, you mustadd a device with stereospeakers. RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION ETHERNET OUT DATA ...

Page 21 - Connecting a Stereo TV and Non-Stereo VCR; • Audio output from the

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 mustconnect the LEFT andRIGHT AUDIO OUT onthe DHCT to the LEFTand RIGHT AUDIO INconnectors on your TV,VCR, or ster...

Page 22 - Connecting a Stereo TV and Stereo VCR

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 ATTACHEDTO A RECEIVER THAT IS NOT USED TO REC...

Page 23 - Connecting a Stereo TV with S-Video Input

23 Connection Diagrams, continued Notes:• If you connect to S-VIDEO OUT, youmust also connect theLEFT and RIGHTAUDIO OUT on theDHCT to the LEFT andRIGHT AUDIO INconnectors on your TV,VCR, or stereo. (Thediagram shows a stereoTV connection.) • See page 9 to locate other connectiondiagrams appropriate...

Page 24 - • See page 9 to locate; Connecting a Stereo TV and Stereo VCR with S-Video Input

24 Notes:• If you connect to S-VIDEO OUT, youmust connect the LEFTand RIGHT AUDIOOUT on the DHCT tothe LEFT and RIGHTAUDIO IN connectorson your TV, VCR, orstereo. (This diagramshows a stereo TVconnection.) • See page 9 to locate other connectiondiagrams appropriatefor your system. Connecting a Stere...

Page 27 - Connecting a Stereo TV, Stereo VCR, and Home Theatre Receiver

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 HomeTheatre Receiver R L AUDIO FROM VCR VIDEO FROM VCR ...

Page 28 - Using the DHCT; Connecting the DHCT

28 Using the DHCT Connecting the DHCT After you connect the DHCT and any additionalelectronic devices in your system, follow thesesteps: 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...

Page 29 - Tips for Improved Performance; Check and Correct

29 Tips for Improved Performance No sound• Properly plug your TV and DHCT into anelectrical 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 themto the DHCT. • Verify...

Page 30 - Tips for Improved Performance,

30 DHCT does not work• Verify that the DHCT is properly plugged into an electrical outlet that is not controlled by awall 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 ONposition. Tips for Improved Pe...

Page 31 - Trademarks; Other trademarks listed herein are the property of their; Disclaimer; Notices; Software Use Notice

31 Trademarks Scientific-Atlanta, Scientific-Atlanta ARCs Logo, andEXPLORER are registered trademarks of Scientific-Atlanta,Inc. VCR Commander is a trademark of Scientific-Atlanta,Inc. Other trademarks listed herein are the property of their respective owners. Disclaimer Scientific-Atlanta, Inc. ass...

Page 32 - United States FCC Compliance; FCC Declaration of Conformity; Canada EMI Regulation

32 United States FCC Compliance This equipment has been tested and found to comply with theapplicable limits of Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits aredesigned to provide reasonable protection against harmfulinterference in a residential installation. This equipmentgenerates, uses, and can radiate ra...