Scientific Atlanta 8000HD 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

Contents

Page CAUTION AVIS Read and Retain These Instructions Placement Ventilation Cleaning the Set-Top Object and Liquid Entry Accessories Power Cord Polarization Overloading Lightning and Power Surges Safety First The Explorer eClub Identify Your 8000HD 8000HD Front Panel Power Message Indicator LED Display 8000HD Back Panel Be Prepared What Are the Differences Between Widescreen TVs About HDTVs (High Definition) DVI S-VIDEO About SDTVs (Standard Definition) HD Mode or SD Mode How Do I Connect the 8000HD to My TV and Other Entertainment Devices How Do I Set Up Stereo Sound Connection Diagrams Cables Connect the 8000HD to a typical HDTV using YPbPr Cables and Audio Cables Connect the 8000HD to an HDTV and Stereo VCR Back of Typical VCR Connect the 8000HD to a Home Theater Receiver, a Typical HDTV, and VCR Back of Home Theater Receiver Back of Typical HDTV Connect the 8000HD to a Standard Definition TV, VCR and DVD Player Back of DVD Player Stereo VCR Access Services and Programs Record One Program While Watching Another Watch Two Avoid Screen Burn-In Performance Tips Automatic Software Updates Are Local TV Stations Broadcasting in HDTV Why Are Some HDTVs 4:3 Aspect Ratio and Others 16:9 United States FCC Compliance FCC Declaration of Conformity Canada EMI Regulation Software and Firmware Use Trademarks