Contents
Digital Home Communications Terminal
User’s Installation Guide
EXPLORER
Note to the Installer
IMPORTANT RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
Read and Retain These Instructions
Note to CATV System Installer
Cleaning the Equipment
Placement
Accessories
IMPORTANT RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION, continued
Lightning and Power Surges
Power Cord Protection
Power Sources
Liquid or Moisture
Damage that Requires Service
Grounding
IMPORTANT RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION, continued
Contents
Connection Diagrams
Overview
Optional Devices
Installation Overview
Installation Tips
Getting Started
Using This Guide
Important Messages
Introducing the Explorer DHCT
Joining the Explorer Club
Selecting Your Connection Diagrams
TV and VCR Setup
Introduction
Optional Devices
Explorer DHCT Front Panel
Explorer DHCT Back Panel
Optional Devices
Optional Devices, continued
Required Cables
Explorer DHCT
Back of TV
Using an RF Bypass Module
Connecting the Module
Optional Devices, continued
Activating and Deactivating RF Bypass
Optional Devices, continued
Connecting a Digital Audio Decoder
Optional Devices, continued
Required Cables
Explorer DHCT
Connection Diagrams
Connecting a Non-StereoTV
Required Cables
Explorer DHCT
Connection Diagrams, continued
Connecting a Stereo TV
Required Cables
Explorer DHCT
Connecting a Non-StereoTV and a Non-StereoVCR
Connection Diagrams, continued
Required Cables
Explorer DHCT
Connecting a Non-StereoTV and Stereo VCR
Connection Diagrams, continued
Required Cables
Explorer DHCT
Connecting a Stereo TV and Non-StereoVCR
Connection Diagrams, continued
Required Cables
Connecting a Stereo TV and Stereo VCR
Connection Diagrams, continued
Required Cables
Explorer DHCT
Connecting a Stereo TV with S-VideoInput
Connection Diagrams, continued
Required Cables
S-VideoCable Stereo/Audio Cables
Connection Diagrams, continued
Required Cables
S-VideoCables Stereo/Audio Cables
T8612
Connection Diagrams, continued
Required Cables
Explorer DHCT
Cable Input
Connection Diagrams, continued
Required Cables
Explorer DHCT
Cable Input
Connection Diagrams, continued
Required Cables
Explorer DHCT
Cable Input
Using the DHCT
Connecting the DHCT
Using the IPG, Remote Control, and
VCR Commander Module
Tips for Improved Performance
Check and Correct
Tips for Improved Performance, continued
Notices
Trademarks
Disclaimer
Documentation Copyright Notice
United States FCC Compliance
Canada EMI Regulation
FCC Declaration of Conformity