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Welcome!
The Explorer® 940™ Set-Top receives and
displays digital signals, and it delivers programs in
exceptional picture and audio quality.
Through the 940 you can also access interactive
services, such as video-on-demand and
pay-per-view programs. Contact your cable service
provider for information about these and other
available services.
Use the instructions in this guide to install the 940
and to access your cable services. Then, sit back
and enjoy the 940 experience!
Safety First
Before using the Explorer 940 Set-Top, read the
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS section of
this guide.
The Explorer eClub
The online Explorer eClub provides news and
information about the 940. 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 of your set-top. The
model number is located on the label on the
bottom of the set-top.
Identify Your Set-Top
If the set-top requires troubleshooting in the future,
your cable service provider may ask for the serial
number.
To find the serial number for your set-top, look on
the back panel for a label that is similar to the
example shown here. The serial number begins
with “SA” and is located in the lower left corner of
the bar code.
Use the space provided here to record the serial
number:
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1 IR Sensor Receives the infrared signal from the remote control.
2 Power/Status The power/status light is green when the set-top is
Light ready for use.
1 Cable In Connect the coaxial cable that delivers the signal from your
cable service provider
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 definition
(SD) TV video and monaural audio
3 Digital (optional) Connect an RCA cable to send a digital audio signal to
Audio Out a surround-sound receiver or other digital audio device
4 Video Out Connect an RCA cable to the video input of your TV or VCR
5 Audio Out Connect RCA cables to Audio Out to send audio signals
(left and right) to a stereo receiver or TV with stereo inputs
6 S-Video (optional) Connect an S-Video cable to send an S-video signal to
Out your TV or VCR. This signal is standard definition but higher
quality than other standard television connections
7IR Connect an IR extender
8 DC-IN Connect the DC power supply cord to deliver power to the 940
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Watch TV
Use the Remote Control to Access Services and Programs
Press the following keys on the remote control to access cable
services and programs:
• Guide–Display the on-screen guide of TV programming
schedules and other services available from your cable service
provider, such as video-on-demand and pay-per-view programs.
• Arrows–Highlight a program in the schedule.
• Info–Display the description of a specific program (either from the
on-screen guide or while viewing a program).
• Select–Watch a specific program in the guide.
Performance Tips
If the 940 does not perform as expected, the following tips may help.
If you need further assistance, contact your cable service provider.
No Picture
• Verify that the power to your TV is turned on.
• If the 940 is plugged into a wall switch, verify the wall switch is in
the ON position.
Note: You should avoid plugging the 940 into an outlet that is
controlled by a wall switch.
• Verify that all cables are properly connected.
• If your system includes a VCR or stereo, verify that you have
properly connected the device to the 940.
• Verify that your TV displays the input where the set-top is
connected.
• Verify that the TV is set to the proper input channel.
No Color
• Verify that the current TV program is broadcast in color.
• Adjust the TV color controls.
No Sound
• If your setup includes a stereo, verify that you have properly
connected it to the 940.
• Verify that the volume is turned up.
• Verify that the mute function is not engaged.
Explorer 940 Set-Top Front Panel
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Installing the Explorer 940 Set-Top
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1. Unplug all electronic devices
before connecting the set-top.
2. Connect the set-top and VCR
to the appropriate audio and video
inputs as shown in the diagram.
3. Connect the set-top to the coaxial cable
coming in from the wall.
4. Plug the set-top’s external power supply
and TV into an AC power source.
5. Plug the VCR into an AC power source.
6. Plug the DC cord from the external power
supply into the set-top.
7. For the TV to receive the signal, press the appropriate button on the remote
control to select the audio/video inputs to which you have connected the 940.
8. Wait for approximately 2 to 3 minutes for the set-top to be updated with the
latest programming and service information. When the green LED stops
flashing, the update is complete.
9. Press the POWER key on the remote control.
WARNING: Electric shock hazard!
Unplug all electronic devices
before connecting or disconnecting
any device cables to the receiver.