Welcome!

The Explorer® 940™ Set-Top receives and displays digital signals, and it delivers programs in exceptional picture and audio quality.

Through the 940 you can also access interactive services, such as video-on-demand and pay-per-view programs. Contact your cable service provider for information about these and other available services.

Use the instructions in this guide to install the 940 and to access your cable services. Then, sit back and enjoy the 940 experience!

Safety First

Before using the Explorer 940 Set-Top, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS section of this guide.

The Explorer eClub

The online Explorer eClub provides news and information about the 940. 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 must enter the model number of your set-top. The model number is located on the label on the bottom of the set-top.

Explorer 940 Set-Top Front Panel

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2

T12575
1IR Sensor Receives the infrared signal from the remote control.
2Power/Status The power/status light is green when the set-top is
Light
ready for use.

Watch TV

Use the Remote Control to Access Services and Programs

Press the following keys on the remote control to access cable services and programs:

•Guide–Display the on-screen guide of TV programming schedules and other services available from your cable service provider, such as video-on-demand and pay-per-view programs.

•Arrows–Highlight a program in the schedule.

•Info–Display the description of a specific program (either from the on-screen guide or while viewing a program).

•Select–Watch a specific program in the guide.

Explorer 940 Set-Top Back Panel

 

 

DIGITAL

 

L

IR

LISTED

0016921D54F8

AUDIO OUT

 

 

36MW

 

 

 

 

 

SABMFTKXB

N0029403160

 

 

R

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CATV CONVERTER

CABLE

VIDEO

AUDIO

S-VIDEO

 

CABLE IN

MADE IN MEXICO

8.2V DC-IN

 

OUT

OUT

OUT

OUT

 

 

 

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2 3

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T12576

1Cable In Connect the coaxial cable that delivers the signal from your cable service provider

2Cable Out Connect a coaxial cable to Cable Out to send audio and video signals to a TV or VCR. These signals are standard definition (SD) TV video and monaural audio

3Digital (optional) Connect an RCA cable to send a digital audio signal to Audio Out a surround-sound receiver or other digital audio device

4Video Out Connect an RCA cable to the video input of your TV or VCR
5Audio Out Connect RCA cables to Audio Out to send audio signals
(left and right) to a stereo receiver or TV with stereo inputs
6S-Video(optional) Connect an S-Video cable to send an S-video signal to

Out your TV or VCR. This signal is standard definition but higher quality than other standard television connections

7

IR

Connect an IR extender

8

DC-IN
Connect the DC power supply cord to deliver power to the 940

Installing the Explorer 940 Set-Top

Identify Your Set-Top

Performance Tips

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SABMFTKXB N0029403160

DIGITAL

IR

LISTED

AUDIO OUT

L

36MW

 

R

 

If the set-top requires troubleshooting in the future, your cable service provider may ask for the serial number.

If the 940 does not perform as expected, the following tips may help. If you need further assistance, contact your cable service provider.

No Picture

CABLE IN

CATV CONVERTER MADE IN MEXICO

CABLE

VIDEO

AUDIO

S-VIDEO

8.2V DC-IN

OUT

OUT

OUT

OUT

 

To find the serial number for your set-top, look on the back panel 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.

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Verify that the power to your TV is turned on.

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If the 940 is plugged into a wall switch, verify the wall switch is in

 

the ON position.

 

Note: You should avoid plugging the 940 into an outlet that is

 

controlled by a wall switch.
Cable Input

WARNING: Electric shock hazard! Unplug all electronic devices before connecting or disconnecting any device cables to the receiver.

1.Unplug all electronic devices before connecting the set-top.

 

 

Stereo VCR

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R

L

R

VIDEO

AUDIO

VIDEO

AUDIO

IN

IN

OUT

OUT

Use the space provided here to record the serial number:

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0016921D54F8

SABMFTKXB N0029403160
• Verify that all cables are properly connected.
• If your system includes a VCR or stereo, verify that you have
properly connected the device to the 940.
• Verify that your TV displays the input where the set-top is
connected.
• Verify that the TV is set to the proper input channel.

No Color

•Verify that the current TV program is broadcast in color.
•Adjust the TV color controls.
2.Connect the set-top and VCR
to the appropriate audio and video inputs as shown in the diagram.
3.Connect the set-top to the coaxial cable coming in from the wall.
4.Plug the set-top’s external power supply and TV into an AC power source.
5.Plug the VCR into an AC power source.
6.Plug the DC cord from the external power supply into the set-top.
Stereo TV

LEFT

OUT IN

VIDEO 1

OUT IN

AUDIO

OUT IN

RIGHT

T12400

CATV CONVERTER

MADE IN MEXICO

Serial Number T112625

No Sound

•If your setup includes a stereo, verify that you have properly connected it to the 940.

•Verify that the volume is turned up.
•Verify that the mute function is not engaged.

7.For the TV to receive the signal, press the appropriate button on the remote control to select the audio/video inputs to which you have connected the 940.

8.Wait for approximately 2 to 3 minutes for the set-top to be updated with the latest programming and service information. When the green LED stops flashing, the update is complete.

9.Press the POWER key on the remote control.