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Explorer 2000 Converter Configuration and Tips
The Explorer 2000 converter
gives you access to our Digital Cable channels, Digital Premium and Multiplex
channels, an expanded number of Pay-Per-View movie channels, sports packages,
Digital Music, and iCONTROL movies from our video-on-demand service.
The following guide
will assist you in getting your converter connected to your television,
VCR and RECEIVER, and programming your converter.
Connecting
the Explorer 2000 to Your Television
Connecting
the TV, VCR, and RECEIVER
Using the Interactive Program Guide
Using Parental Control (Blocking Channels)
Accessing the Quick Settings Screen
Using the Quick Settings Options
Accessing the General Settings Screen
Using the General Settings Options
Taping
Using the Reminder Timer
Connecting the Explorer 2000 to Your Television
Note: Before connecting
your converter, install the power cord into the back of the Explorer 2000
first, but do not plug the power cord of the Explorer 2000 into the electrical
outlet.
To connect the Explorer
2000 to your television:
- Connect a coaxial cable to the cable outlet in the wall.
- Connect the same coaxial cable into the Cable Input on the back of
the Explorer 2000.
- Connect a second coaxial cable from the Cable Output on the back of
the Explorer 2000 to the cable fitting on your television set. (If you
are installing a VCR also, use the directions illustrated below to correctly
install all components. Keep in mind, the Explorer 2000 must be the
first piece of equipment connected to the cable outlet. All equipment
connected after the Explorer 2000 must be set to channel 3 at all times.)
- Next, plug the Explorer 2000 electrical cord into the wall outlet.
Be certain to use an outlet that cannot be turned off by a wall switch.
Do not turn on the converter or the TV until the clock appears on the
front of the box. Do not unplug the converter unless the clock is showing
(doing so will shut it down completely).
- Plug your television power cord into the power outlet on the back
of the Explorer 2000 but do not turn on the television. Now, when you
turn on your converter, your television will also turn on, unless the
television on/off switch is electronically controlled. If the on/off
switch is electronically controlled, turn on the converter first and
then turn on the television. If the converter power outlet is set for
ALWAYS ON, you will have to turn off your television separately.
- Once the clock appears, tune your television to channel 3.
Do not use a wrench
to tighten the cable connections to your television and your converter;
be sure that these connections are "finger-tight" only.
The Explorer 2000
is a sensitive electronic component - avoid subjecting it to bumps, jars
or excessive vibration and do not place heavy objects on top of the converter
or block air flow to the vents.
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Connecting the
TV, VCR, and RECEIVER
The image below shows
the connections between the TV, VCR and receiver:
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Using the Interactive
Program Guide
The Interactive Program
Guide is a convenient way to see a list of current and upcoming programs
(seven days in advance) without leaving the program you're watching. Press
the GUIDE button on your remote control to display the Interactive
Program Guide. Then, press "C" for current time and last channel
viewed.
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Using Parental
Control (Blocking Channels)
To block viewing by
channel, rating or time frame:
- Go to General Settings and select BLOCK PIN to create your PIN.
- Make sure you have activated "PARENTAL CONTROL." Check by
pressing the SETTINGS button once to go to Quick Settings and
using the arrow buttons to highlight "Turn ON Parental Control."
Then press the SELECT button.
- Press the SETTINGS button twice to go to General Settings and
use the arrow buttons to scroll to the Block option you prefer:
by Channels, Rating or Time.
- Press the SELECT button and use the arrow buttons to
view your blocking choices.
- Press the SELECT button to choose your blocking choices.
- Press "A" to accept or "C" to cancel the changes.
If you turn off Parental
Control in Quick Settings, all blocking options will be disabled. Parental
Control is restored when the digital converter is turned OFF. The Explorer
2000 allows you to turn off Parental Control for a specific period of
time or for specific programs after which Parental Control automatically
turns back on.
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Accessing the
Quick Settings Screen
The Quick Settings
Screen contains shortcuts, which allow you to quickly access frequently
used features. Press the SETTINGS button on the remote control
to display the Quick Settings Screen.
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Using the Quick
Settings Options
Below is a list of
the Quick Settings options and how to use them:
| Option |
Function |
| Add/Remove
Favorites List |
Adds
the current channel to your list of favorite channels. Press SELECT
to add the current channel to your list of favorite channels. To remove
a channel from the favorite channel list, press SETTINGS again, scroll
to "Remove from Favorites List" and press SELECT. |
| Block
Channel |
Allows
you to block the current channel from viewing by rating, time or channel.
Please see General Settings; Block: PIN below for details on how to
set up your Personal Identification Number (PIN). |
| Choose
SAP Language |
Indicates
that you are on a digital channel and you may have the option of choosing
from several languages depending on the program. |
| Enable
SAP |
Indicates
you can access a secondary audio source, if available. |
| Set
Sleep Timer |
Sets
the number of minutes until the Explorer 2000 turns off. Use the right
arrow button to set sleep timer up to eight hours (480 minutes). |
| Start
Recording (Current Channel) Now |
Allows
you to record the current channel by locking that channel into place.
Make sure your VCR power is on and you have a blank tape inserted.
Press the SELECT button and then press the SELECT button
again. Press the RECORD button on your VCR or follow VCR manual
instructions. Press the EXIT button to release the channel. |
| Turn
ON/OFF Parental Control |
Locks
and unlocks blocked channels. Press SELECT to lock current channel
from viewing. To turn off Parental Control, press SETTINGS again,
scroll to "Turn OFF Parental Control" and press SELECT.
If you turn off Parental Control in Quick Settings, all blocking options
will be disabled. Parental Control is restored when the digital converter
is turned OFF. |
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Accessing the General
Settings Screen
The General Settings
Screen enables you to define certain features of your Explorer 2000. Press
the SETTINGS button twice on the remote control to display the
General Settings Screen. From the Interactive Program Guide or Quick Settings
screens, press once. Highlight a preference and press the SELECT
button or use the arrow buttons to change its settings. Press "A"
to accept the changes. Press "C" to cancel or clear changes.
Press the SETTINGS button to exit.
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Using the General
Settings Options
Below is a list of
the General Settings options and how to use them:
| Option |
Function |
| Audio:
Range |
Changes
the ratio between soft and loud sounds. Narrow setting is best for
dialogue-rich programs. Wide setting offers the most difference between
sounds. Normal setting provides a normal sound variation. |
| Audio:
Volume Control |
"Fixed"
setting enables you to control the volume through the remote control
of the TV. "Variable" allows you to control volume through
the Explorer 2000. Set the volume to 24 and adjust your TV for normal
sound. |
| Block:
Channels |
Locks
or unlocks your blocked channels. Unlocking allows viewing of all
blocked channels while your Explorer 2000 is on. |
| Block:
PIN |
Allows
you to create a four-digit Personal Identification Number (PIN) used
to block, lock and unlock channel changes. |
| Block:
Rating |
Allows
you to block programming by rating. |
| Block:
Time New |
Allows
you to block programming by date, days, weekends or specific time
frame. |
| Display:
Power Off |
Allows
you to choose whether your converter's LED will display the time or
be blank when you turn off your converter. |
| Display:
Power On |
Allows
you to choose what information will be displayed on your converter's
LED: time of day, channel number or channel number only when tuning.
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| Language:
Audio |
Controls
second language audio output on digital channels when available. |
| Language:
Screen |
Controls
the language of the setting information. |
| PPV:
Purchases |
Lists
the pending, past and pre-purchased Pay-Per-View programs. NOTE: If
power is interrupted, this information can be lost since it is in
temporary storage. |
| Timer:
Remind New |
Sets
up to eight timers to remind you to watch a program. |
| Timer:
Sleep |
Sets the number of minutes until the Explorer 2000 turns off. |
| Timer:
Turn off |
Selects
the time of day to turn off the Explorer 2000. |
| Timer:
VCR New |
Sets
up to eight timers to remind you to record an upcoming program. |
| Timer:
Wake-Up |
Sets
the time of day you would like the Explorer 2000 to turn on. |
| Viewer:
Favorites |
Displays
a list of channels you select as favorites. |
| Viewer:
Power On |
Defines
the channel that comes on when you turn on your Explorer 2000. |
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Taping
To record:
- Insert a blank tape and make sure your VCR is ON.
- To record the current program, press RECORD on your VCR.
- To record future programs, press the GUIDE button. Highlight
the program, press the SELECT button and choose "Set a VCR
Timer" option. Press the SELECT button again. The program
highlighted in red indicates it is set to record. Then program your
VCR manually.
- Press the EXIT button to stop recording.
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Using the Reminder
Timer
To set a reminder
timer, which will display a banner on your TV screen immediately before
your selected program begins:
- Press the GUIDE button, scroll to the selected program and
press the SELECT button. Scroll to "Set a Reminder Timer"
and press the SELECT button. The program highlighted in green
indicates a reminder timer is set.
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Note: To
operate your system and VCR, the VCR/VOD switch on your remote must be
set to VCR. This button is located on the bottom right-hand corner of
your digital remote.
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