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Explorer®8240TM

Digital Video

Recorder

Connecting the

Notice for CATV Installers

CATV Installers Notice

If you are a CATV installer, read the information in the box below.

U.S. Patents

U.S. Patents List

A patent notice is affixed to this product. In addition, the product may also be covered by one or

more of the following patents:

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D434753;RE36988

Important Safety Instructions................................................................. 4

Change the Way You Watch TV ............................................................ 6

Safety First ............................................................................................ 6

The Explorer eClub ............................................................................... 6

IdentifyYour 8240DVR.......................................................................... 6

What’s On the Front Panel?.................................................................. 7

What’s On the Back Panel?.................................................................. 8

Connecting the 8240 DVR..................................................................... 9

Connections for a Standard-Definition TV and VCR.............................. 10

Watch TV .............................................................................................. 11

Access Services and Programs .................................................. 11

Record One Program While Watching Another............................ 11

Watch Two Programs at the Same Time ..................................... 11

Avoid Screen Burn-In! .................................................................. 11

Performance Tips.................................................................................. 12

No Picture..................................................................................... 12

No Color ....................................................................................... 12

NoSound...................................................................................... 12

Automatic Software Updates........................................................ 12

FrequentlyAsked Questions ................................................................. 12

Where Are the Connection Diagrams:.......................................... 12

What Cables Do I Need?.............................................................. 12

Connecting the 8240 DVR to a Standard TV and Standard VCR .......... 13

Connecting the 8240 DVR to a Stereo TV and Stereo VCR .................. 14

Connecting the 8240 DVR to

a Home Theater Receiver and Stereo TV ............................................. 15

Connecting the 8240 DVR to

an External SATAHard Disk Drive (optional) ......................................... 16

Compliance Information ........................................................................ 18

Contents

Do not overload electrical outlets, extension cords, or

integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk

of fire or electric shock. For products that require battery

power or other sources to operate, refer to the operating

instructions for that product.

Preventing Power Cord Damage

Arrange all power cords so that people or pets cannot walk

on the cords. Do not place objects on the cords. Do not lean

objects against the cords. Placing objects on or leaning

objects against cords can damage the cords. Give particular

attention to cords at the point at which the cord connects to

plugs, at the electrical outlets, and where the cords exit the

product.

Usage Warnings

ProvidingVentilation

This product has openings for ventilation that protect it from

overheating. To ensure the reliability of this product, do the

following:

• Do not block or cover these openings.

• Do not place entertainment devices (such as VCRs or

DVDs), lamps, books, vases with liquids, or other objects

on top of this product.

• Do not place this product in any of the following locations:

- On a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface

- Near heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,

stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that

produce heat

- In an enclosure, such as a bookcase or rack, unless the

installation provides proper ventilation

Selecting a Proper Location

Place this product in a location that is close enough to an

electrical outlet and where the power cord is easily

accessible to be disconnected from the wall outlet or from

the rear panel of the product.

Important: The power cord is the mains power supply

disconnect device.

Place this product on a stable surface. The surface must

support the size and weight of this product.

Cleaning This Product

Before cleaning this product, unplug it from the electrical

outlet. Use a damp cloth to clean this product. Do not use a

liquid cleaner or an aerosol cleaner. Do not use a magnetic/

static cleaning device (dust remover) to clean this product.

Heed Warnings

Adhere to all warnings on the product and in the operating

instructions.

Read, Retain, and Follow

These Instructions

Read all of the instructions before you operate this product.

Follow all operating instructions that accompany this product.

Retain the instructions for future use. Give particular attention

to all safety precautions.

Comply With Warnings

Avoid electric shock. Comply with all warnings and cautions in

the operating instructions, as well as those that are affixed to

this product.

Power Warnings

Providing a Power Source

A label on this product indicates the correct power source for

this product. Operate this product only from an electrical outlet

with the voltage and frequency indicated on the product label.

If you are uncertain of the type of power supply to your home

or business, consult your cable service provider or your local

power company.

GroundingThis Product(USA/CanadaOnly)

If this product is equipped with either a three-prong (grounding

pin) safety plug or a two-prong (polarized) safety plug, follow

these safety guidelines to properly ground this product.

• For a 3-prong plug (one prong on this plug is a protective

grounding pin), insert the plug into a grounded mains,

3-prong outlet.

Note: This plug fits only one way. If you are unable to insert

this plug fully into the outlet, contact your electrician to

replace your obsolete outlet.

• For a 2-prong plug (a polarized plug with one wide blade and

one narrow blade), insert the plug into a polarized mains,

2-prong outlet in which one socket is wider than the other.

Note: If you are unable to insert this plug fully into the outlet,

try reversing the plug. If the plug still fails to fit, contact an

electrician to replace your obsolete outlet.

Overloading

WARNING: Avoid personal injury and

damage to this product! An unstable surface may

cause this product to fall.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: To avoid electric shock and fire

hazard, match the plug and outlet connections

carefully, then fully insert. If the plug and outlet do

not match, or you cannot fully insert the plug, contact

an electrician to update your power outlets.

WARNING: Avoid electric shock! Unplug this

product before cleaning.

WARNING: Avoid electric shock and fire

hazard! Do not overload mains AC outlets and

extension cords. For products that require battery

power or other power sources to operate them,

refer to the operating instructions for those

products.

Checking Product Safety

Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, the

service technician must perform safety checks to determine

that this product is in proper operating condition.

OutdoorGrounding System

If this product connects to an outdoor antenna or cable

system, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded

(earthed). This provides some protection against voltage

surges and

built-up static charges.

Article 810 of the National Electric Code (NEC)ANSI/NFPA

No. 70-1990, provides the following information:

• Grounding of the mast and supporting structure

• Grounding the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit

• Size of the grounding conductors

• Location of the antenna-discharge unit

• Connection to grounding electrodes

• Requirements for the grounding electrodes (see the

following antenna grounding diagram as recommended by

NECANSI/NFPA70)

Lightning

For added protection for this product during a lightning storm,

or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of

time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna

or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due

to lightning and power-line surges. Plugging this product into

a surge protector in order to reduce the risk of damage.

Note: Unplugging this product for an extended period of time

can result in loss of authorization. For reauthorization,

contact your cable service provider.

Power Lines

Do not locate an outside antenna system in the vicinity of

overhead power lines or power circuits. When installing an

outside antenna system, take extreme care to keep from

touching power lines or circuits, as contact might be fatal.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS,continued

Protecting This Product From Foreign Objects and

Water or Moisture Damage

Never push objects of any kind into this product through

openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or

short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock.

Do not expose this product to liquids or moisture. Do not

place this product on a wet surface. Do not spill liquids on or

near this product.

Do not use this product near water (such as a bath tub,

wash bowl, sink, or laundry tub), in a wet basement, or near

a swimming pool.

Accessories Warnings

Avoid any potential for electric shock or fire.

Do not use accessories with this product unless

recommended by your cable service provider.

Service Warnings

Servicing This Product

Do not open the cover of this product. If you open the cover,

your warranty will be void. Refer all servicing to qualified

personnel only. Contact your cable service provider for

instructions.

Obtaining Service for Product Damage

For damage that requires service, unplug this product from

the AC outlet. Then, contact your cable service provider or

qualified service personnel to obtain service for the following

conditions:

• If there is damage to the power-supply cord or plug

• If liquid enters this product

• If you expose this product to rain or water

• If you drop this product, a heavy object falls on this

product, or damage occurs to the cover of this product

• If this product does not operate normally by following the

operating instructions

• If this product exhibits a distinct change in performance

WARNING: Avoid electric shock and fire

hazard! Never push objects through the openings

in this product. Foreign objects can cause

electrical shorts that can result in electric shock

or fire. Do not expose this product to rain or

moisture. Do not place objects filled with liquid,

such as vases, on this product.

WARNING: Avoid any potential for electric

shock or fire. Do not use accessories with this

product unless recommended by your cable

service provider.

WARNING: To avoid electric shock, do not

locate an outside antenna system in the vicinity of

overhead power lines or power circuits.

WARNING: Avoid electric shock! Opening or

removing the cover may expose you to dangerous

voltages. This product contains no user-

serviceable parts. Refer all servicing to qualified

service personnel.

0003B4287797

SABDQXTL N0006246618

Serial Number T11185

DVR makes it easy to watch TV on your terms. The Explorer® 8240™ Digital

Video Recorder (DVR) is the simple way to take control over your TV – and your

life. You take control because DVR lets you decide what’s on TV and when. So

there’s no more putting off the things you need to do, just because there’s a

show on TV you want to watch. Just think what DVR can do for you:

• Nevermissaminute of your favorite movie or the big game. Simplypausethe

liveactionandplayagainwhenyou’reready.You can even rewind what you

missed.

• Two of your favorite shows on at the exact same time? Simple. Just record

oneprogramwhileyouwatch the other. You can even record twoprogramsat

thesametimewhile watching a previously recorded program.Your VCR can’t

do that.

• Isyourfavoritesportsteamhaving an away game and you can’t go. Imagine

being able to record it and watch it at a more convenient time.

Don’t miss another minute of the TV shows you love!

Follow the instructions in this guide to install the 8240 DVR, to become familiar

with the buttons on the front panel, and to access your cable services. Then,

enjoythe features of the8240 DVR and change theway you watch TV!

Before using the 8240 DVR, read the Important Safety Instructions section of this

guide.

TheonlineExplorereClubprovidesnews and information abouttheExplorer8240

DVR. 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

ofyour8240 DVR. The model number is located on the frontpanel.

Ifthe8240DVRrequirestroubleshootinginthe future, your cable service provider

may ask for the serial number.

Tofindtheserialnumberforyour

8240 DVR, look on the back panel

for a label that is similar to the

exampleshownhere.Theserial

number begins with “SA” and is

locatedinthe lower left corner of

thebarcode.

Usethespaceprovidedhereto

recordtheserialnumber:

____________________________________________

Change the Way You Watch TV

Safety First

The Explorer eClub

IdentifyYour 8240 DVR

What’s On the Front Panel?

1 Power Turnsthe8240DVRonandoff

2 List Displaysthelist of recorded programs

3 Exit Exitsmenus,theon-screenguide,andprograminformation

4 Info Displays a description of the selected program. This button

isavailablefromtheon-screenguide and whileviewinga

program

5 Guide Accesseson-screen services, such as the on-screen guide,

video-on-demand,orpay-per-view

6 IR Sensor Receivestheinfraredsignalfromtheremotecontrol

7 LEDDisplay Displays the selected channel number and time of day. The

LED also displays the following:

• Message ( )

• Power ( )

• RECORD

8 VOL + and VOL - Enablesyoutoincreaseanddecreasethevolume

9 CH + and CH - Enables you to scroll up and down through the channels

10 Select Providesaccess to your on-screenchoices

11 Smart Card* Allows smart card access

12 USB Port* Connects to external equipment, such as a keyboard

*Theseconnectorsarereservedforfutureuseormaynotbeavailableonall8240

DVR models.

What’s On the Back Panel?

1 Cable In Connect the coaxial cable that delivers the signal from

yourcableserviceprovider.

2 Cable Out Connect a coaxial cable to Cable Out to send audio

and video signals to a TV or VCR. These signals are

standard-definitionTV(SDTV)videoandstereoaudio.

3 Audio Out Connect RCAcables toAudio Out to send audio

(LEFTandRIGHT) signals (left and right) to a TV with stereo outputs.

4 Video Out Connectto video input of TVor VCR.

5 Digital Audio Connect an RCA cable to send a digital audio signal

Out to a surround-soundreceiver or other digital audio

device.

6 Secondary Video Connect to either a VCR for archiving saved content

and Audio Out from the 8240 DVR or connect to another set of inputs

(composite)on your TV.

7 S-Video Out Connect an S-Video cable to send an S-Video signal

(LEFTandRIGHT) to your TV or VCR. This signal is standard definition

but higher quality than other SDTV connections.

8IR (Thisconnectorreservedforfutureuse.)

9SATA Connect to an external SerialATA(SATA) hard disk

driveforexpandedrecordingcapacity. Check with

yourcableserviceproviderforalistofapprovedhard

drivemodels for use with the 8240DVR.

10 AC Outlet ConnecttheACpower cord from another device, such

as a TV.

11 AC Power Input Connectthe power cord to deliver power tothe8240

DVR.

CABLE

OUT

THIS DEVICE IS INTENDED TO BE ATTACHED

TO A RECEIVER THAT IS NOT USED TO

RECEIVE OVER-THE-AIR BROADCAST

SIGNALS. CONNECTION OF THIS DEVICE

IN ANY OTHER FASHION MAY CAUSE

HARMFUL INTERFERENCE TO RADIO

COMMUNICATIONS AND IS IN VIOLATION

OF THE FCC RULES, PART 15.

120 VAC

60HZ 5A

LISTED 14H1

CABLE EQUIP.

120 VAC

60HZ 80W

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CABLE

SATA

S - VIDEO

OUT

CATV CONVERTER

MADE IN MEXICO

VIDEOVIDEO

OUT 1 OUT 2

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

AVIS:

RISQUE DE CHOC

ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR

1 75 64 98 10 1132

T11274

Connecting the 8240 DVR

Identifytheadditional

devices you will connect to

the8240 DVR andTV.

Seepages13through16

andtherelateduser’s

guidesformoreinformation.

VCR DVD Other

Home Theater

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5Do not turn on the 8240 DVR or TV yet.

POWE

It may take several minutes for the 8240 DVR to receive the latest software,

programming,andserviceinformation.Waituntilyouseeoneofthefollowing

displays on the front panel of the 8240 DVR that indicates that the update is

complete:

• Currenttime • Four dashes (- - - -)

Note: If four dashes are displayed, your 8240 DVR is not authorized. Call your

cableserviceprovider.

External SATA Drive

Connectthecoaxialcablethat carries the signal from your cable service provider

to the CABLE IN connector on the back panel of the set-top.

ConnectyourSDTV to the 8240 DVR. Refer to the Connections for

a Standard-Definition TV and Standard VCR section on page 13.

Plug the 8240 DVR and the TV into anAC power source.

Important:To protect the set-top from power surge damage, ground (earth)

yourcableproducttoprovidesomeprotectionagainstvoltagesurgesand

built-up static charges.To avoid these voltage surges that can be caused by

lightning storms and power outages, plug the set-top into a surge protector to

reducetheriskof damage.

7To begin watchingTV, turn the TV ON, and press POWER on the front panel of

the8240 DVR or Power on theremote control.

To connect your 8240 DVR to your entertainment devices, complete these steps.

When using the 8240 DVR with an SDTV, you must make one of the following connections to view

content. Some SDTVs may not have all of these connections. In addition, you can make connections

to a VCR to archive recordings to a VCR tape. Refer to your TV and VCR user’s guide and the cabling

diagramsinthisguideformoreinformation.

Note: Thelabelingon your 8240 DVR model may vary fromthelabels shown in the following table.

Connections for a Standard-Definition TV and VCR

S-Video

TheS-Videooutconnectionprovides

optimalvideotoastandarddefinition

TV.Theleftandrightaudio outputs

providestereosound.

VCR

Connections

8240 DVR

Connections

TheCableOutconnection provides

bothavideoandanaudioconnection

to the VCR. See page 13 for an

example.

ForVCRsthathaveVideoandLeftand

Right audio connectors you can use the

OUT2connectors(Video,Left,and

Right)onthe 8240 DVR. See page 14

foranexample.

Stereo

VCR

Optional Connections

TheCableOutconnection provides

bothavideoandanaudioconnectionto

an SDTV. See page 13 for an example.

Cable

Out

TheVideoOutconnectionprovides

videotoastandarddefinition TV.The

leftandrightaudiooutputsprovide

stereosound.Seepage 14 for an

example.

Video

8240 DVR

Connections SDTV

Connections

Required Connections to an SDTV (choose one)

VIDEO

UDIO

OUT

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

OUT

S-VIDEO

OUT

UDIO

OUT

AUDIO1

UDIO

OUT

AUDIO1

S-VIDEO

OUT

S-VIDEO

CABLE

OUT

CABLE

OUT

CABLE IN

ANT IN

CABLE/

ANTENNA

CABLE

OUT

CABLE

OUT

CABLE IN

ANT IN

CABLE/

ANTENNA

VIDEO

IN AUDIO

L R

VIDEO

IN AUDIO

VIDEO

OUT 2

VIDEO

OUT 1

UDIO

OUT

OUT 1

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