USER'S GUIDE Explorer® series 8000 and 8300, PVR and PVR HD Congratulations! You have just acquired the best Personal Video Recorder (PVR) on the market! VIDÉOTRON’S EXPLORER® SERIES 8000 OR 8300, PVR & PVR HD REVOLUTIONIZES THE W Y YOU W TCH TV! ITS BUILT-IN H RD DRIVE ND TWO RECORDING FE TURES LET YOU: • Pause a live program and pick up where you left off without missing a single frame. • Instantly replay the last 8 seconds watched.
IN THIS GUIDE IMPORT NT RULES FOR S FE OPER TION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 B SIC INST LL TION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 CONNECTING THE EXPLORER® 8000, PVR TO A TV - WITH OR WITHOUT A SPLITTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 CONNECTING THE EXPLORER® 8300, PVR TO A TV - WITH OR WITHOUT A SPLITTER . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IN THIS GUIDE TO OPTIMIZE SOUND ND IM GE QU LITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 OTHER CONNECTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 EXPLORER® 8000, PVR AND VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 EXPLORER® 8000, PVR AND HOME THEATRE . . . . . . . . . . .
IMPORT NT RULES FOR S FE OPER TION Carefully read through these rules for safe operation before hooking up the terminal. Placement and Ventilation The unit has openings for ventilation that protect it from overheating. • Avoid obstructing these openings, and do not place other equipment, including televisions, lamps, books or any other object, on the unit. Do not place it in an enclosure such as a bookcase or equipment rack, unless the installation provides proper ventilation.
B SIC INST LL TION BEFORE INSTALLING THE EXPLORER® SERIE 8000 OR 8300, PVR OR PVR HD… • Read the Important Rules for Safe Operation on the previous page. • Locate the serial number, which is on a bar code on the back panel of the unit. Write it down here: _________________________ You may need this number if your system requires troubleshooting in the future.
B SIC INST LL TION (CONTINUED) EXPLORER® SERIE 8000, PVR CONNECTING THE EXPLORER® TO TV - WITH OR WITHOUT SPLITTER Explorer® 8000 INPUT (AUX) CABLE OUT IR CABLE IN 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.
B SIC INST LL TION (CONTINUED) EXPLORER® SERIE 8300, PVR CONNECTING THE EXPLORER® TO TV - WITH OR WITHOUT SPLITTER Explorer® 8300 CAUTION CABLE OUT CABLE IN THIS DEVICE IS INTENDED TO BE ATTACHED TO A RECEIVER THAT IS NOT USED TO RECEIVE OVER-THE-AIR BR OADCAST 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.
B SIC INST LL TION (CONTINUED) EXPLORER® SERIE 8000, PVR HD CONNECTING THE EXPLORER® TO TV - WITH OR WITHOUT SPLITTER Explorer® - serie 8000, PVR HD Hdtv DVI Input Video-Audio CABLE OUT Pr VCR archives Audio out Pb S-VIDEO OUT Video Y/V DIGITAL AUDIO OUT L R CABLE IN THIS DEVICE IS INTENDED TO BE ATTACHED TO A RECEIVER THAT IS NOT USED TO RECEIVE OVER-THE-AIR BROADCAST SIGNALS.
B SIC INST LL TION (CONTINUED) EXPLORER® SERIE 8300, PVR HD CONNECTING THE EXPLORER® TO TV - WITH OR WITHOUT SPLITTER Explorer® 8300 HD CABLE OUT CABLE IN CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN OUT 1 2 AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR L THIS DEVICE IS INTENDED TO BE ATTACHED TO A RECEIVER THAT IS NOT USED TO RECEIVE OVER-THE-AIR BR OADCAST SIGNALS.
EXPLORER® SERIES 8000 & 8300 REMOTE CONTROLS ND P NEL THE T8400 LLTOUCH® REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS S FOUR REMOTE CONTROLS IN ONE! Once programmed, it can control your TV, VCR, PVR, and an audio device.
EXPLORER® SÉRIES 8000 & 8300 REMOTE CONTROLS ND P NEL (CONTINUED) The steps described below are the same for each mode button. Repeat them for each device controlled by the remote, make sure you press the correct mode key for each device. How to Program the TV Mode Key 1. Turn on the TV set, then press and hold the SELECT and TV keys until the TV mode key blinks twice. 2.
EXPLORER® SÉRIES 8000 & 8300 REMOTE CONTROLS ND P NEL (CONTINUED) How to Identify Programmed Codes 1. Press and hold the SELECT key and the appropriate mode key (AUX, VCR, TV or CBL) until the mode key blinks twice. 2. Enter carefully the code 9 9 0. After each digit the mode key will blink once. At the end of the operation it should blink twice. 3. Press 1, then count the number of times the mode key blinks. That number indicates the first digit in the code.
EXPLORER® SÉRIES 8000 & 8300 REMOTE CONTROLS ND P NEL (CONTINUED) MODEL UR5-8400 BUTTONS Once programmed, it can control your TV, VCR, DVD player, PVR and an audio device.
EXPLORER® SÉRIES 8000 & 8300 REMOTE CONTROLS ND P NEL (CONTINUED) Three-Digit Code Programming Method The remote control can be programmed by pressing in a three-digit code number that corresponds to particular manufacturers and brands of Audio/Video equipment. The three-digit code numbers are listed in the code table of the instruction manual. 1. Turn on the equipment you wish to program. (TV, VCR, DVD or AUX) 2.
EXPLORER® SÉRIES 8000 & 8300 REMOTE CONTROLS ND P NEL (CONTINUED) Programming a second TV to AUX Mode 1. Press the AUX button to be programmed and the SELECT button simultaneously for 3 seconds. The AUX device LED will turn on. Tip: The device LED will turn on for 20 seconds. The next step must be entered while the LED is on. 2. Press the TV device button to pick up the TV code table. 3.
EXPLORER® SÉRIES 8000 & 8300 REMOTE CONTROLS ND P NEL (CONTINUED) Programming Volume Control By following the steps below, the user can program the volume controls (Volume Up, Volume Down and Mute) from one device to operate in another device mode. The default volume control settings on the remote control are as follows: CBL : CBL TV : CBL VCR : CBL DVD : DVD AUX : AUX If you wish to store the CBL volume control in CBL mode, use the following steps. 1.
EXPLORER® SÉRIES 8000 & 8300 REMOTE CONTROLS ND P NEL (CONTINUED) EXPLORER® SERIE 8000, PVR ND PVR HD FRONT P NEL CH+ VOL- POWER VOL+ SELECT GUIDE INFO EXIT LIST CH- BYPASS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1 Power Provides power to the unit. The light to the right of the Power button illuminates when the power is on. 2 Message Indicator Not yet operational.
INTER CTIVE PROGR M GUIDE Press the GUIDE button and the Interactive Program Guide (IPG) displays the list of upcoming programs for the next days. These programs can be sorted by channel, theme or title. Current program Current channel Title and broadcast time of selected program Program titles and upcoming schedule Browse by (channel, theme, title) Displayed schedule date Browsing instructions The digital terminal cannot display both a standard and a HD video at the same time.
P Y PER VIEW (PPV) Indigo and Viewer’s Choice feature uninterrupted films and special events that can be ordered at any time using the IPG. Charges for these programs will appear on your next month’s bill. • Channel 300 is the preview channel for Indigo, and 350, that for Viewer’s Choice. Watch these channels for an overview of current and upcoming films. How to Order a Film or Event • Press GUIDE and browse through the 300 series channels to see the featured titles.
SETTINGS QUICK SETTINGS The Quick Settings screen displays the most frequently used functions and settings: • • • • • • • • Add a channel to (or remove it from) your Favourites list Turn Parental Control ON/OFF Start recording Set Sleep Timer Set SAP (Second Audio Program) language Switch Caption OFF/ON or ON with Mute (Explorer® 3100 HD and 3250 HD only) Block or unblock the current channel Set Picture Size (Explorer® 3250 HD only) How to Display Quick Settings 1.
PERSON L VIDEO RECORDER FE TURES Make sure the CBL mode key is activated, because it controls the PVR features. To see whether the key is activated or not, press the INFO key: if the CBL key’s LED lights up, that means the key is activated. If it doesn’t, press the CBL key. HOW TO CONTROL LIVE PROGR M YOU RE W TCHING The PVR stores the programming being broadcast on the channel you are watching in a memory buffer.
PERSON L VIDEO RECORDER FE TURES (CONTINUED) HOW TO RECORD ND STORE PROGR M There are three ways to record a program: • Record a program while you watch it • Record a program from the Program Guide • Manually record all programs in a single time slot Record a program while watching it If you have been tuned to a program since it started, you can press the entire program will be recorded. key at any time during the broadcast and the 1. Press 2.
PERSON L VIDEO RECORDER FE TURES (CONTINUED) Manually record all programs in a single time slot To manually record all programs in a specific time slot: 1. Press the key, then press Preferences. 2. Highlight Schedule a New Manual Recording, then press SELECT . 3. Highlight the channel, the recording start and end times, and the save time, then press 4. Press EXIT to return to the program in progress. .
PERSON L VIDEO RECORDER FE TURES (CONTINUED) If you stop watching a recorded program to watch a live program, when you return to the recorded program it will resume playing where you left off. If you want to watch it again from the beginning, press , select Play from beginning and press SELECT. Block a program If you have recorded a program that was not subject to Parental Control, but decide to block access to it later: 1. Press the key, highlight a program title, and press SELECT. 2.
PERSON L VIDEO RECORDER FE TURES (CONTINUED) HOW TO DELETE RECORDED PROGR M OR SCHEDULED RECORDING Delete a program from the list of recorded programs 1. Press the key, highlight a program title, and press SELECT. to confirm. 2. Highlight Erase, then press Delete or modify a scheduled recording 1. Press the key, then press 2. Highlight a program title and press SELECT. 3. Press to delete the program, then press or 3. Modify program, then press to confirm. Delete a recording in progress 1.
H RD DISK STOR GE C P BILITIES Digital TV channels broadcast variable amounts of data, depending on the type of program being aired. For instance, there may be times when a sports specialty channel broadcasts a larger quantity of data than channels whose lineups are primarily made up of talk shows or soap operas. Sports programs generally involve much more movement, and more data are therefore required to reproduce the images on your screen.
FREQUENTLY SKED QUESTIONS Q 1. I forgot my Parental Control PIN, and it’s blocking access to certain channels. What should I do? A 1. You need to call Customer Technical Support to reset your PIN. Warning: only the principal account holder is authorized to make this request. Q 2. I want to order an Indigo or Viewer’s Choice film, but a telephone number and error code 159 are displayed onscreen. What should I do? A 2. You may still order the film.
FREQUENTLY SKED QUESTIONS (CONTINUED) Q 12. My digital terminal remote control is not working. What should I do? A 12. Press and hold the CBL and SELECT keys at the same time until the LED on the remote blinks twice. Then enter the code 8 9 1 and reprogram the mode keys. Q 13. I ordered a Viewer’s Choice film by mistake. Can I cancel my order? R 13. Yes.
FREQUENTLY SKED QUESTIONS (ENP) Q 1. If I’ve been watching a program since it started, do I have to rewind it to the beginning to record the entire program? A 1. No; if you have been tuned to the program from the start, just press at any time during the program to record it in its entirety. Q 2. How will I know if the terminal is about to run out of memory? A 2. The next time you try to schedule a recording, a warning will appear on the Confirm Recording screen. Also, you can key.
LINE FUNCTION Based on how you choose to connect your devices, the LINE function can be vital for using your digital terminal with your TV, VCR and DVD player. Use the LINE function to select the audio/video inputs to send a signal from one device to another (e.g. from the digital terminal to your TV screen). Names used for the LINE function vary from device to device, as do the methods used to select it.
TO OPTIMIZE SOUND ND IM GE QU LITY Video Equipment • Digital terminals are equipped with an S-Video (Separate Video) output connector, which provides superior image quality compared to standard video (composite) connections. If your peripherals are equipped with this type of input, we recommend that you use it. Audio Equipment • The coaxial output (RF) from digital terminals is monaural (which means it transmits sound in MONO only).
TO OPTIMIZE SOUND ND IM GE QU LITY (CONTINUED) Digital Terminal Settings To optimize sound quality for your system, we recommend the following settings: 1. Press SETTINGS twice to call up the General Settings screen. 2. Select Audio: Volume Ctrl, and then Fixed. 3. Program your remote control to handle volume control through your television (see pages 8 to 17). 4. If your system does not use digital audio output (S/PDIF), call up the General Settings screen and select Audio: Range, then Narrow. 5.
OTHER CONNECTIONS EXPLORER® SERIES 8000 PVR ND STEREO VCR Sound System AUDIO IN LEFT TV RIGHT AUDIO OUT A/V 1 IN AUDIO A/V 2 IN CABLE/ ANTENNA AUDIO L L L R R VCR R VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO L IN OUT CABLE OUT AUDIO CABLE IN R S-VIDEO IN OUT Explorer® - serie 8000, PVR INPUT (AUX) CABLE OUT IR CABLE IN THIS DEVICE IS INTENDED TO BE ATTACHED TO A RECEIVER THAT IS NOT USED TO RECEIVE OVER-THE-AIR BROADCAST SIGNALS.
OTHER CONNECTIONS (CONTINUED) EXPLORER® SERIES 8000 PVR ND HOME THE TER HDTV AUDIO OUT A/V 1 IN CABLE/ ANTENNA A/V 2 IN AUDIO AUDIO L L L R R R VIDEO VCR VIDEO L S-VIDEO CABLE CABLE OUT IN AUDIO VIDEO R IN OUT IN OUT Home theater ANTENNA AM VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VCR CD TAPE AUX PHONO IN IN IN OUT IN IN OUT IN IN VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VCR L AUDIO 1 OPTICAL AUDIO 2 AUDIO GND R FM75 AC-3/PCM DIGITAL IN FM300 A MONITOR S-VIDEO B VIDEO IN IN IN OUT OUT IN OUT + - -
OTHER CONNECTIONS (CONTINUED) EXPLORER® SERIES 8300 PVR ND STEREO VCR Sound System AUDIO IN LEFT TV RIGHT AUDIO OUT A/V 1 IN AUDIO A/V 2 IN CABLE/ ANTENNA AUDIO L L L R R VCR R VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO L IN OUT CABLE OUT AUDIO CABLE IN R S-VIDEO IN OUT Explorer® - serie 8300, PVR CAUTION CABLE OUT CABLE IN THIS DEVICE IS INTENDED TO BE ATTACHED TO A RECEIVER THAT IS NOT USED TO RECEIVE OVER-THE-AIR BR OADCAST SIGNALS.
OTHER CONNECTIONS (CONTINUED) EXPLORER® SERIES 8300 PVR ND HOME THE TER HDTV AUDIO OUT A/V 1 IN AUDIO CABLE/ ANTENNA A/V 2 IN AUDIO L L L R R R VIDEO VCR VIDEO L S-VIDEO CABLE CABLE OUT IN AUDIO VIDEO R IN OUT IN OUT Home theater ANTENNA AM VCR CD TAPE IN OUT IN IN OUT VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 AUX PHONO L AUDIO 1 OPTICAL AUDIO 2 AUDIO GND R FM75 IN IN IN IN AC-3/PCM DIGITAL IN FM300 A VCR VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 MONITOR S-VIDEO B VIDEO IN IN IN OUT OUT IN OUT + - - + F
HOW TO USE PERIPHER LS EXPLORER® SÉRIES 8000 OR 8300 PVR ND VCR How to watch a live program or one recorded on your PVR’s hard disk, in stereo 1. Turn on the Explorer® series 8000 or 8300 and the TV. 2. Select the VIDEO/AUDIO 1 input on your TV by pressing the appropriate key on the TV’s remote control (for more details, see "LINE FUNCTION", page 23). 3. Using the PVR’s remote control, tune to a channel (or select a recording stored on the PVR’s hard disk using the LIST key). 4.
HOW TO USE PERIPHER LS (CONTINUED) EXPLORER® SÉRIES 8000 OR 8300 PVR ND HOME THE TRE Note : This guide’s connection diagrams indicate recommended inputs and outputs. Keep in mind that your component’s user guides may suggest other configurations or refer to inputs and outputs by different names. How to watch a live program or one recorded on your PVR’s hard disk 1. Turn on the Explorer® series 8000 or 8300, the TV and the home theatre receiver. 2.
OTHER CONNECTIONS EXPLORER® SERIES 8000 PVR HD ND STEREO VCR HDTV AUDIO OUT A/V 1 IN A/V 2 IN AUDIO AUDIO L L L R R VIDEO HDTV VCR CABLE/ ANTENNA R VIDEO VIDEO L IN Pr Pb OUT CABLE OUT AUDIO CABLE IN R S-VIDEO IN OUT Y DVI Explorer® - serie 8000, PVR HD Hdtv Input Video-Audio CABLE OUT Pr IR VCR archives Audio out Pb S-VIDEO OUT DVI Video Y/V DIGITAL AUDIO OUT L R CABLE IN THIS DEVICE IS INTENDED TO BE ATTACHED TO A RECEIVER THAT IS NOT USED TO RECEIVE OVER-THE-AIR BROAD
OTHER CONNECTIONS (CONTINUED) EXPLORER® SERIES 8000 PVR HD ND HOME THE TER HDTV AUDIO OUT A/V 1 IN AUDIO A/V 2 IN CABLE/ ANTENNA AUDIO L L L R R VCR R VIDEO HDTV L IN VIDEO VIDEO Pr CABLE OUT AUDIO R OUT S-VIDEO Pb CABLE IN IN OUT Y DVI Home theater ANTENNA VCR CD TAPE IN OUT IN IN OUT VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 AUX PHONO L AM AUDIO 1 OPTICAL AUDIO 2 AUDIO GND R FM75 IN IN IN AC-3/PCM DIGITAL IN IN FM300 A HDTV VCR VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 MONITOR S-VIDEO B OUT Pr Pb VID
OTHER CONNECTIONS (CONTINUED) EXPLORER® SERIES 8300 PVR HD ND STEREO VCR HDTV AUDIO OUT A/V 1 IN A/V 2 IN AUDIO AUDIO L L L R R HDTV VIDEO VCR CABLE/ ANTENNA R VIDEO VIDEO L IN Pr OUT CABLE OUT AUDIO CABLE IN R S-VIDEO Pb IN OUT HDMI Y Explorer® - serie 8300, PVR HD CAUTION CABLE OUT CABLE IN RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN OUT 1 2 AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR L THIS DEVICE IS INTENDED TO BE ATTACHED TO A RECEIVER THAT IS NOT USED TO RECEIVE OVER-THE-
OTHER CONNECTIONS (CONTINUED) EXPLORER® SERIES 8300 PVR HD ND HOME THE TER HDTV AUDIO OUT A/V 1 IN AUDIO CABLE/ ANTENNA A/V 2 IN AUDIO L L L R R R VIDEO HDTV VCR VIDEO L IN OUT Pr S-VIDEO Pb CABLE CABLE OUT IN AUDIO VIDEO R IN OUT Y HDMI Home theater ANTENNA VCR CD TAPE IN OUT IN IN OUT VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 AUX PHONO L AM AUDIO 1 OPTICAL AUDIO 2 AUDIO GND R FM75 IN IN IN IN AC-3/PCM DIGITAL IN FM300 A HDTV VCR VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 MONITOR S-VIDEO B OUT Pr Pb Y
HOW TO USE PERIPHER LS EXPLORER® SÉRIES 8000 OR 8300 PVR HD ND VCR How to watch a live program or one recorded on your PVR’s hard disk, in stereo 1. Turn on the Explorer® series 8000 or 8300 PVR HD and TV. 2. Select the COMPONENT or DVI or HDMI input on your TV by pressing the source selection key on the TV’s remote control. 3. Using the PVR’s remote control, tune to a channel (or select a recording stored on the PVR’s hard disk by means of the LIST key). 4.
HOW TO USE PERIPHER LS (CONTINUED) EXPLORER® SÉRIES 8000 OR 8300 PVR HD ND HOME THE TRE Note: The inputs and sources to be selected are indicated according to this guide’s connection diagrams. Your other components’ user guides may refer to these inputs and connections by different names. How to watch a live program or one recorded on your PVR’s hard disk 1. 2. 3. 4. Turn on the Explorer® series 8000 or 8300 PVR HD, the TV and the home theatre receiver.
HDTV SECTION Setup Refer to the appropriate section in order to configure your terminal. The settings you choose on your HD terminal will directly influence the picture quality you obtain. To configure Scientific Atlanta models, follow the instructions in the Setup Wizard user’s guide. For PACE® models, refer to the instructions on page 42 of this manual. If you use DVI cables to connect your HD terminal to your TV, no further configuration is normally required.
HDTV SECTION (CONTINUED) The two HDTV formats : 720p 720 lines of horizontal resolution and progressive scan 1080i 1080 lines of horizontal resolution and interlaced scan Q A Which is better, 720p or 1080i? How do these compare with DVDs or the traditional digital terminal format? Progressive scan provides superior results compared to interlaced scan, the main difference being that interlaced scan’s alternating lines are more readily visible to the naked eye.
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EXPLORER® HDTV SETUP WIZ RD ( EXPLORER® SERIES 8000 ND 8300, PVR ND PVR HD ) INTRODUCING THE SETUP WIZ RD What is the Setup Wizard? The Explorer® HDTV Setup Wizard is an on-screen program that helps you set up your high-definition terminal to receive the best picture quality that the HDTV supports. The Setup Wizard is currently available on select Explorer® Digital Home Communications Terminal set-top models.
EXPLORER® HDTV SETUP WIZ RD (CONTINUED) PICTURE FORM TS What is the difference between a standard screen and a wide screen? The type of screen your HDTV has (wide screen or standard screen) determines how the set-top displays programs on the screen. The picture format for an HDTV is a combination of aspect ratio and screen resolution and is different for standard-screen and wide-screen HDTVs. What is an aspect ratio? An aspect ratio is the ratio of the width to the height of the TV screen.
EXPLORER® HDTV SETUP WIZ RD (CONTINUED) What is the screen resolution? The screen resolution indicates the amount of detail that the picture displays. Resolution is identified by the number of display lines on the screen. The techniques that an HDTV uses to "paint" the picture on the screen are referred to as progressive and interlaced.
EXPLORER® HDTV SETUP WIZ RD (CONTINUED) How do I know which picture format to choose? The type of screen your HDTV has determines how the set-top displays programs on the screen. The following examples show how programs will look when the picture format is set to Normal mode (not Stretch or Zoom modes).
EXPLORER® HDTV SETUP WIZ RD (CONTINUED) Wide-Screen HDTVs On a wide screen HDTV, these picture formats: Automatically display in this manner: 480p or 480i standard Pillarbox format 720p or 1080i wide Full screen format 49
EXPLORER® HDTV SETUP WIZ RD (CONTINUED) SETTING UP YOUR HDTV WITH THE SETUP WIZ RD Before you begin to set up your HD terminal using the Setup Wizard, there are two things you need to do: • Download the latest information to the set-top. (You only need to do this for the initial setup. After the initial set up, programming information is downloaded to the set-top automatically on a regular basis.) • Prepare the set-top to send picture formats that your HDTV supports.
EXPLORER® HDTV SETUP WIZ RD (CONTINUED) Prepare the set-top to send picture formats that your HDTV supports If your HDTV displays a black screen when you turn it on, the set-top may be sending a picture format that your HDTV does not support. Prepare the set-top to send all picture formats that your HDTV supports. Later, while watching TV, you will be able to toggle among the different settings to select the format that provides the best picture quality for the program you are watching.
SSIST NT CONFIGUR TION DE L’EXPLORER® HD (SUITE) Is there more than one setup option? Yes. The Setup Wizard provides two options for selecting your screen type: • If you choose the Easy option, the Setup Wizard automatically sets up the HDTV to receive programming in 1080i and 480i format. • If you choose the Advanced option, you can toggle through all the picture formats and select the formats that look best on the HDTV screen.
SSIST NT CONFIGUR TION DE L’EXPLORER® HD 1. Press (SUITE) to start the setup. 2. Choose one of the following options: • To choose the Easy Setup option press ; then, go to the Easy Setup Instructions on page 60. • To choose the Advanced Setup option press ; then go to the Advanced Setup Instructions, on page 61.
EXPLORER® HDTV SETUP WIZ RD E SY SETUP INSTRUCTIONS 1. Press or to select the type of TV screen you have 2. Press POWER to begin watch TV. Notes : • If you pressed , the setup is complete. The TV is set to receive programming in 1080i and 480i format. • If you pressed , proceed to next page.
EXPLORER® HDTV SETUP WIZ RD (CONTINUED) DV NCED SETUP INSTRUCTIONS 1. Press or to select the type of TV screen you have 2. Press to see how various formats look on your TV screen. 3. Press SELECT to toggle between the Save and Remove options, or press to see how the next format looks on your TV screen. Important: If you see a black screen, press again to view the next screen. Do not press SELECT.
EXPLORER® HDTV SETUP WIZ RD (CONTINUED) CH NGING THE SETTINGS WHILE W TCHING TV Some channels are high definition (HD) and some are not. To maximize viewing of non-HD channels, you can toggle between an HD scan rate (either 1080i or 720p) and a standard definition scan rate (either 480i or 480p). How do I change the picture size? Standard-screen HDTV: maximize viewing on non-HD channels. Note: HD channel programs automatically fill the an entire HDTV 16 :9 screen. 1.
EXPLORER® HDTV SETUP WIZ RD (CONTINUED) How can I change how the picture looks on my TV? Press SETTINGS twice to display the General Settings menu. Then, choose one of the following options. Fixed — The screen resolution you selected from the Setup Wizard can be seen in the Quick Settings menu. The screen resolution remains the same (fixed) until you change it. Pass-Through — This option provides a built-in convenience factor.
EXPLORER® HDTV SETUP WIZ RD (CONTINUED) CLOSED C PTIONING What is closed captioning? Closed captioning is text on the TV screen related to the programming being viewed. What you see is an abbreviated version of the actors’ dialogue and indications of important background sounds. For sporting events, closed captioning provides realtime play-by-play descriptions from the announcers. Closed captioning is provided for those requiring assistance understanding and enjoying sound.
EXPLORER® HDTV SETUP WIZ RD (CONTINUED) Choose a closed captioning source 1. 2. 3. 4. Press SETTINGS twice to access the General Settings menu. Scroll to CC:Source. Press to access the STD (analog) and digital source options. Scroll through the options and select the recommended sources: Std CC1 and Digital 1. Control the audio volume while closed captioning is turned on or off 1. Press SETTINGS twice to access the General Settings menu. 2. Scroll to Audio:Volume Ctrl.
EXPLORER® HDTV SETUP WIZ RD (CONTINUED) Change the look of closed captioning Depending on the program or caption provider, you may or may not be able to change how the closed captioning looks on the TV screen. 1. Press SETTINGS twice to access the General Settings menu. 2. Scroll to CC:Options. 3. Press to access the CAPTION STYLE column. • If you select the Set by Program option, the style is set by the caption provider for each program, and you cannot change the settings.
EXPLORER® HDTV SETUP WIZ RD (CONTINUED) Change the shading and color of the characters The shading and color options for the text (characters) is the same as for the background shading and color. Change the Character Shading 1. Scroll to CC:Characters. 2. Press to access the Shading column. 3. Press and to scroll through the options. 4. SELECT your choice. Change the Character Color 1. Scroll to CC:Characters. 2. Press to access the Color column. 3. Press and to scroll through the options. 4.
LIST OF CODES REMOTE CONTROL SETUP CODES FOR T8400 TV SETUP CODES ( *HD equipment code ) Admiral – 1001, 1139, 1159 Aiko – 1014 Akai - 1002 Amtron – 1034 Anam National – 1003, 1034 AOC – 1004, 1005, 1006, 1007, 1140, 1141, 1153 Apex – 1180 Audiovox – 1034 Bell & Howell – 1001, 1042, 1062 Broksonic – 1181 Carver – 1000 Celebrity – 1002 Citizen – 1004, 1006, 1008, 1014, 1034, 1032, 1087, 1137, 1160 Colortyme – 1004, 1006, 1009 Contec/Cony – 1010, 1011, 1012, 1034 Craig – 1034 Crosley– 1000 Crown – 1034 Cu
LIST OF CODES (CONTINUED) REMOTE CONTROL SETUP CODES FOR T8400 VCR SETUP CODES Admiral – 2035 Aiko – 2018 Aiwa – 2017 Akai - 2002, 2003, 2004, 2031, 2032 Audiovox – 2010 Beaumark – 2024 Bell & Howell – 2007 Brocksonic – 2008 Calix – 2010 Canon – 2014, 2015 Capehart - 2030 Carver – 2000 CCE – 2018, 2024 Citizen – 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2018, 2045 Colortyme - 2005 Craig – 2009, 2010, 2016, 2024 Curtis Mathes – 2005, 2009, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2025, 2046 Daewoo – 2011, 2017, 2018, 2030, 2045 Daytr
LIST OF CODES (CONTINUED) REMOTE CONTROL SETUP CODES FOR UR5-8400 TV SETUP CODES ADMIRAL – 072, 081, 160, 161, 096 ADVENT – 247 AIKO – 103 AKAI – 006, 146, 248 ALARON – 028 AMARK – 112, 143 AMERICA, ACTION – 043 AMPRO – 073, 167 ANAM – 043, 054, 055, 056, 080, 112 AOC – 058, 006, 004, 112 APEX, DIGITAL – 225, 226 AUDIOVOX – 076, 103, 043 BAYSONIC – 043 BELL&HOWELL – 072 BRADFORD – 043 BROKSONIC – 096, 212 CANDLE – 006, 002, 003, 004 CAPEHART – 058 CARVER – 164 CELEBRITY – 001 CETRONIC – 043 CINERAL – 103
LIST OF CODES (CONTINUED) REMOTE CONTROL SETUP CODES FOR UR5-8400 VCR SETUP CODES ADMIRAL – 025, 053 AIKO – 117 AIWA – 034, 161, 101 AKAI – 043, 046, 124, 146 AMERICA, ACTION – 117 AMERICAN, HIGH – 031 AMPRO – 072 ANAM – 031, 103 ASHA – 040 AUDIO, DYNAMICS – 012, 023, 043 AUDIOVOX – 101 BEAUMARK – 040 BROKSONIC – 035, 037, 129, 025 CALIX – 101 CANON – 028, 031 CAPEHART – 108 CCE – 024, 117 CINERAL – 117 CITIZEN – 101, 117 COLT – 024 CRAIG – 003, 040, 135, 024, 101 CUIRTIS, MATHES – 031, 041 CYBERNEX – 04
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