Scientific Atlanta EXPLORER 2000 manual To Program for VCR Operation

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To Program for VCR Operation

You can program the EXPLORER 2000 remote control to play video tapes. If you want the EXPLORER 2000 to manage the recording of events with your VCR, you must use the VCR Commandermodule. Without this module, you must manually program your VCR to record. See the VCR CommanderUser’s Guide for more information or ask your cable company.

Make sure your VCR is powered-on before you program the remote control.

1.Locate the VCR setup code in the tables on the pages that follow. If your VCR is not listed, see Searching the Code Library.

2.Point the remote control away from the EXPLORER 2000, the TV, and the VCR.

3. On your remote control, press and hold

and

at the same time

until the LED on the remote blinks twice.

4.Using the remote control keypad, enter your VCR’s 3-digit setup code. The LED on the remote control should blink twice. If not try another setup code, if available.

5.Confirm by pointing the remote control toward the VCR and test the Power, Play, and Stop functions. If these functions do not operate from the remote control, enter the next VCR setup code in the list by repeating this procedure from step 1.

Note: The slide switch must be in the VCR mode to test the remote control’s VCR functions.

Note: The slide switch on the remote control must be in the VOD position in order for the Record and Stop features of the VCR Commander to work with the remote control.

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Contents User’s Guide Remote Control Please Read This Entire GuideContents Read and Retain These Instructions Cleaning the EquipmentLiquid or Moisture Accessories PlacementVentilation Lightning and Power Surges Power SourcesPower Cord Protection GroundingDamage that Requires Service Quick Reference Model 8650-ER1 Remote Control PowerChannels Screens ControlExplorer 2000 Front Panel How to Use Your Explorer Interactive Program GuideQuick Settings Screen Quick Settings Options Option DescriptionGeneral Settings Screen General Settings Preferences ExplorerPreferences Description Understanding the Icons Offer closed captioningUnderstanding Ratings for Television Programs Icon DescriptionIntroduction Optional FeaturesUsing VCR Commander Listening to MusicHow to Install the Bypass Module How to Use Bypass How to Install Tape and View How to Connect To Connect the ExplorerTo Connect a Non-Cable Ready TV Back Panel Connections To Connect to a TV and VCR Cable InputTo Connect to a Stereo TV and Non-Stereo VCR To Connect to a Stereo TV, Stereo VCR, and Stereo Receiver Receiver S T E R E O To Connect to an AC-3 Decoder Should you have a Dolby AC-3 Decoder, connect as follows Problems? Problem?How to Replace the Remote Control Batteries Remove and safely dispose of the old batteriesAppendix a How to Program the Remote Control How to Program for TV OperationTo Program for VCR Operation TV Setup Codes TV Brand CodeRCA VCR Setup Codes VCR Brand CodeSTS To Search the Code Library To Identify Programmed Codes To Program for Volume Control Page Documentation copyright notice TrademarksDisclaimer Software use noticeFCC Declaration of Conformity Regulatory NoticesUnited States FCC Compliance Canada EMI Regulation