
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 ......................................................................................................................... 12
• 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 .............................................................................................................................16
• 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? .......................................................................................................................................24
• 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 Compliance........................................................................... Back Cover
• FCC Declaration of Conformity ..........................................................................Back Cover
• Canada EMI Regulation ......................................................................................Back Cover
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