Give particular attention to safety statements. Look for this symbol throughout this guide. Remote Control This guide describes using the remote control to operate the EXPLORER® 2000 Digital Home Communications Terminal. See EXPLORER 2000 Front Panel in this guide for information about basic functions using the EXPLORER 2000 front panel controls. The procedures in this guide include pictures of screens and symbols of remote control buttons. Caution: Do not place a magnet, or any type of magnetic/static dust removal device on or near this equipment. Magnetic/static devices may affect the operation of this equipment. Contents Important Rules for Safe Operation ........................................................................................... iv Quick Reference .............................................................................................................................. 1 • Model 8650-ER1 Remote Control......................................................................................... 1 • EXPLORER 2000 Front Panel ............................................................................................... 3 How to Use Your EXPLORER 2000 ............................................................................................ 4 • Interactive Program Guide ................................................................................................... 4 • Quick Settings Screen .......................................................................................................... 5 • Quick Settings Options ........................................................................................................ 6 • General Settings Screen ....................................................................................................... 7 • General Settings Preferences ............................................................................................... 8 • Understanding the Icons ................................................................................................... 10 • Understanding Ratings for Television Programs.............................................................. 11 Optional Features ......................................................................................................................... 1 2 • Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 12 • Listening to Music ............................................................................................................. 12 • Using VCR Commmander™ ............................................................................................... 12 • How to Install the Bypass Module ................................................................................... 13 • How to Use Bypass ........................................................................................................... 14 • How to Install Tape and View ............................................................................................ 15 How to Connect ............................................................................................................................. 1 6 • To Connect the EXPLORER 2000 ...................................................................................... 16 • To Connect a Non-Cable Ready TV .................................................................................. 17 • Back Panel Connections .................................................................................................... 18 • To Connect to a TV and VCR ............................................................................................ 19 • To Connect to a Stereo TV and Non-Stereo VCR ............................................................. 20 • To Connect to a Stereo TV, Stereo VCR, and Stereo Receiver ......................................... 21 • To Connect to a Stereo TV, Non-Stereo VCR, and Stereo Receiver ................................. 22 • To Connect to an AC-3Decoder ........................................................................................ 23 Problems? ....................................................................................................................................... 2 4 • Problem? ............................................................................................................................. 24 • Replace the Remote Control Batteries ............................................................................... 25 Appendix A How to Program the Remote Control...............................................................A-1 Notices ................................................................................................................Inside Back Cover Regulatory Notices ...................................................................................................... Back Cover • United States FCC Comp...