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Interactive Program Guide
®
for Explorer Digital
Home Communications Terminal
User’s Guide
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About This Guide This guide describes using the Interactive Program Guide (IPG) with the Ò Scientific-Atlanta Explorer Digital Home Communications Terminal (DHCT) and the Model ER1 Remote Control. If you have a different remote control, refer to the instructions that came with the remote control. Refer to your Explorer Digital Home Communications Terminal User’s Installation Guide for installation and setup instructions. 2 IPG User’s Guide 717865 Rev B
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Contents Explorer DHCT Back Panel .................................................................................................... 5 Explorer Remote Control.........................................................................................................6 Introduction to the IPG ............................................................................................................ 8 What is the IPG? .................................................................................
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Contents, Continued Setting Timers ........................................................................................................................ 26 What are Timers? ............................................................................................................ 26 Setting a Reminder Timer From the Guide ..................................................................... 26 Setting or Editing a Reminder Timer Using General Settings ........................................
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CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT OPEN Explorer DHCT Back Panel CABLE COMMUNICATIONS CABLE IN CATV CONVERTER LISTED MADE IN MEXICO AUDIO CABLE DIGITAL OUT L C AUDIO S-VIDEO VIDEO THIS DEVICE IS INTENDED TO BE ATTACHED 14141 TO A RECEIVER THAT IS NOT USED TO RECEIVE OVER-THE-AIR BROADCAST SIGNALS. BYPASS CONNECTION OF THIS DEVICE IN ANY OTHER 120 VAC 120 VAC R FASHION MAY CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE 60Hz 40W 60Hz 5A TO RADIO COMMUNICATIONS AND IS IN VIOLATION OF THE FCC RULES, PART 15. OUT D
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Explorer Remote Control These functions are for the Scientific-Atlanta Model ER1 Remote Control. Power 26 1 Activate the functions of the DHCT. 25 1 25 Turn on and off VCR. 24 2 26 Turn on and off TV. 23 3 Sound 22 4 21 5 20 Adjust volume. 20 6 7 22 Mute sound. 8 Channels 19 9 2 Display further information. 18 10 17 11 6 Select channels, up or down. 16 12 15 13 8 Enter channel numbers. 14 T8088 (also used to enter your personal identi
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Explorer Remote Control, Continued Screens 3 Page up or down. 4 Hide interactive screen. 5 Move through on-screen choices. 7 Selects options in menus. 21 Choose the highlighted item. 23 Navigates through IPG or settings. 24 Display Interactive Program Guide. VCR/VOD 10 Fast forward VCR/Video-On-Demand (VOD). 11 Record VCR. 12 Stop VCR/VOD. 16 Play VCR/VOD. 17 Pause VCR/VOD. 18
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Introduction to the IPG What is the IPG? The Interactive Program Guide (IPG) is a convenient way to find out what’s on your TV and to view a list of upcoming programs. Lists of programs are available for any date in the next 7 days. Features of the IPG The following list provides an overview of the features of the IPG: · With the browsing features, you can see what’s on TV for a particular channel, program theme, or program title. · Instant program descriptions appear while using the browsing fe
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Introduction to the IPG, Continued Getting to the Guide Press the GUIDE key on the remote control to access the Interactive Program Guide main screen as shown in the following illustration. The guide information appears 2 hours ahead with the program on the first channel in the lineup highlighted. Program you are watching is reduced to fit in this area Channel Banner Current describes Information highlighted program Main Program listing Message Bar for navigational instructions Parts of the Guid
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Introduction to the IPG, Continued Symbols Used on the Guide The following table describes the symbols that you may see on the IPG. Symbol Description Blocked channel. Parental Control is on. Unblocked channel. Parental Control is off. Closed Captioned. The channel has text subtitles for hearing- impaired viewers. This option applies only to channels that offer closed captioning. Second Audio Programming (SAP). The channel offers alternate audio, such as a second audio la
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Browsing to See What’s on TV What is Browsing? Browsing is a convenient way to find the programs that you want to watch using the IPG. There are three ways to find the programs using the Browse feature: Title Lists programs in alphabetical order by their title for the date selected Channel Lists programs in order by time and channel Theme Lists programs of a particular type (such as Adventure, Comedy, or News) for the date selected Browsing While Watching TV Browsing while watching TV allows you
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Browsing to See What’s on TV, Continued Browsing by Channel Use the Browse by Channel feature to list the available programs in channel order by time of day. Perform the following steps to browse by channel. 1. Press the GUIDE key on the remote control. Result: The IPG main screen appears in Browse by Channel view. The IPG information appears 2 hours ahead with the program on the first channel in the lineup highlighted. 2. Do one of the following: · Press the C key to highlight the program you a
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Browsing to See What’s on TV, Continued Browsing by Theme A Theme is a category that describes the kind of programs available, such as Adventure, Comedy, or News. Perform the following steps to browse by theme. 1. Press the GUIDE key on the remote control. Result: The IPG main screen appears in Browse by Channel view. The IPG information appears 2 hours ahead with the program on the first channel in the lineup highlighted. 2. Press the A key to display the Browse By menu; then, press the UP or D
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Browsing to See What’s on TV, Continued Browsing by Title Use the Browse by Title feature to list programs in alphabetical order by their title. Perform the following steps to browse by title. 1. Press the GUIDE key on the remote control. Result: The IPG main screen appears in Browse by Channel view. The IPG information appears 2 hours ahead with the program on the first channel in the lineup highlighted. 2. Press the A key to display the Browse By menu; then, press the UP or DOWN arrow keys to
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Browsing to See What’s on TV, Continued Browsing by a Different Date You can view upcoming program information for up to 7 days in advance by changing the date you are browsing. Perform the following steps to browse by a different date. 1. Press the GUIDE key on the remote control. Result: The IPG main screen appears in Browse by Channel view. The IPG information appears 2 hours ahead with the program on the first channel in the lineup highlighted. 2. Press the B key to view the Date menu. Note:
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Ordering Pay-Per-View (PPV) What is Pay-Per-View? Pay-Per-View (PPV) events are special programs, such as movies or sporting events, that may be offered by your cable company and billed as separate items on your cable bill. You only pay for the programs you order. You can order PPV events by pressing a key on your remote control. The PPV symbol indicates PPV channels. Note: Your cable service provider may not use this symbol. Ordering PPV Perform the following steps to
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Ordering Pay-Per-View, Continued Reviewing What You Have Ordered After you purchase a PPV event, the channel banner indicates PPV programs you have purchased with a dollar symbol. You can also review your PPV purchases from the General Settings menu: · Pre-purchased Programs purchased by phone but not yet shown · Pending Programs purchased using the remote control · Past Previously purchased programs and programs in progress Perform the following steps to review PPV purchases. 1. Press the SETTI
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Ordering Pay-Per-View, Continued Canceling a PPV Order You can cancel an order from the General Settings menu. Perform the following steps to cancel a PPV order. 1. Press the SETTINGS key twice. 2. At the General Settings menu, press the UP or DOWN arrows to highlight PPV: Purchases; then, press the SELECT key. 3. Enter your PPV PIN, if required. 4. Press the UP or DOWN arrows to highlight Pending; then, press the SELECT key. Result: The IPG displays a list of events that you have ordered. 5. Pr
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Using Parental Control What is Parental Control? The Parental Control feature allows you to block programs by channel, program rating, or time of day. You select the channels, ratings, or times to block from the General Settings menu. You set up Parental Control and turn it on and off for the entire system by entering your Personal Identification Number (PIN). When you turn the Parental Control feature on, you cannot view blocked programs without entering your PIN. A padlock symbol on the channe
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Using Parental Control, Continued Blocking and Unblocking Channels Using General Settings Perform the following steps to select channels that you want to block. 1. Press the SETTINGS key twice. 2. At the General Settings menu, press the UP or DOWN keys to highlight Block: Channels; then, press the SELECT key. 3. Enter your Parental Control Blocking PIN, if required. 4. Press the UP or DOWN arrow keys to highlight each channel you want to block. Note: Some cable service providers allow you to sel
