United States FCC Compliance
Software and Firmware Use
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the applicable
limits of Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installa-
tion. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio or TV reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on. The user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Scientific-Atlanta, Inc. owns copyrights to the software described in this
document and furnishes the software to you under a license agreement.
You may only use or copy this software in accordance with the terms of
your license agreement.
Scientific-Atlanta, Inc. owns copyrights to the firmware in this
equipment. You may only use the firmware in the equipment in which it
is provided. Any reproduction or distribution of this firmware, or any
portion of it, without the express written consent of Scientific-Atlanta,
Inc. is prohibited.
Explorer® 8000
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
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Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected
Canada EMI Regulation
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian
Interference Causing Equipment Regulations.
Home Entertainment Server
• Consult your cable company or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du
Réglement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
User’s Installation Guide
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Scientific-Atlanta
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Trademarks
Important: The information shown in the FCC Declaration of Conformity
paragraph below is a requirement of the FCC and is intended to supply you
with information regarding the FCC approval of this device. The phone
numbers listed are for FCC-related questions only and not intended for
questions regarding the connection or operation for this device. Please
contact your cable service provider for any questions you may have
regarding the operation or installation of this device.
Explorer, Scientific-Atlanta, and the Scientific-Atlanta arcs logo are
registered trademarks of Scientific-Atlanta, Inc. VCR Commander and
“Bringing the Interactive Experience Home” are trademarks of Scientific-
Atlanta, Inc.
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change this guide at any time without notice.
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FCC Declaration of Conformity
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: 1) the device may not cause harmful
interference, and 2) the device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
United States: Scientific-Atlanta, Inc.,
5030 Sugarloaf Parkway, Box 465447,
Lawrenceville, GA 30042
EXPLORER® Home Entertainment Server models:
Models E8000SD
Manufactured by: Scientific-Atlanta, Inc.;
5030 Sugarloaf Parkway;
© 2003 Scientific-Atlanta, Inc.
Printed in USA
All rights reserved.
July 2003
Lawrenceville, Georgia 30042, USA
Telephone 770-236-1077
Part Number 4002771 Rev B
IMPORTANT RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
Placement
Ventilation
Cleaning the Equipment
Lightning and Power
Surges
Grounding
Damage that Requires
Service
For damage that requires
service, unplug this
equipment from the electrical
outlet. Contact your cable
service provider when any of
the following conditions
occur:
Note to the Installer
This equipment has openings for
ventilation that protect it from
overheating. To ensure the
Place this equipment in a location
that is close enough to an electrical
outlet and where the power cord is
easily accessible to be disconnected
from the wall outlet or from the rear
panel of the Entertainment Server.
Place this equipment on a stable
surface. The surface must support
the size and weight of this
This equipment has a two-prong
plug. Properly ground (earth) this
equipment by inserting the plug into
a grounded electrical, two-socket
outlet. If this plug is polarized, it
has one wide prong and one narrow
prong. This plug fits only one way.
Before cleaning this equipment,
unplug it from the electrical outlet.
Use a damp cloth to clean this
equipment. Do not use a liquid
cleaner or an aerosol cleaner. Do
not use a magnetic/static cleaning
device (dust remover) to clean this
equipment.
Ground (earth) your cable system
to provide some protection against
voltage surges and built-up static
charges. Plug your equipment into a
surge protector in order to reduce
the risk of damage from lightning
strikes and power surges. If you
have questions, call your cable
service provider.
Note to CATV System Installer
(USA/Canada Only)
This reminder is provided to call the CATV
system installer’s attention to Article 820-40
of the NEC (Section 54, Part I of the Canadian
Electrical Code), that provides guidelines for
proper grounding and, in particular,
specifies that the CATV cable ground shall
be connected to the grounding system of
the building, as close to the point of cable
entry as practical.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
reliability of this equipment, do not
obstruct the openings.
AVIS
•
Do not place other equipment,
lamps, books, or any other
object on the top of this
equipment.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric
shock, do not remove cover (or back).
No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer
servicing to qualified service personnel.
Object and Liquid Entry
• There is damage to the
power cord or plug
equipment.
CAUTION:
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Do not place this equipment in
any of the following locations:
Never push objects of any kind into
this product through openings as
they may touch dangerous voltage
points or short out parts that could
result in a fire or electric shock. Do
not expose this equipment to liquid
or moisture. Do not place this
equipment on a wet surface. Do not
spill liquids on or near this
To prevent electric shock,
match wide blade of plug to
the wide slot, and then fully
insert.
WARNING
Power Cord Protection
TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
• Liquid enters the equipment
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On a bed, sofa, rug, or
similar surface
WARNING:
Avoid personal injury and
Arrange all power cords so that
people cannot walk on the cords,
place objects on the cords, or place
objects against the cords, which can
damage the cords. Give particular
attention to the cords at the point at
which the cord connects to the plug,
at electrical outlets, and at the
places where the cords exit the
equipment.
• A heavy object falls on the
equipment
damage to this equipment. An
unstable surface may cause
this equipment to fall.
Over a radiator or a heat
register
• There is exposure to rain or
water
This symbol is intended to alert you that
uninsulated voltage within this product may
have sufficient magnitude to cause electric shock. presence of important operating and
If you are unable to insert this plug
fully into the outlet, contact an
electrician to replace your obsolete
outlet.
This symbol is intended to alert you of the
In an enclosure, such as a
bookcase or equipment rack,
unless the installation
• Operation is not normal (the
instructions in this guide
describe the proper
Therefore, it is dangerous to make any kind of
contact with any inside part of this product.
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying this product.
equipment.
provides proper ventilation
operation)
Accessories
Do not use accessories with this
equipment unless recommended by
your cable service provider.
Servicing
• If you drop this equipment,
or damage the cabinet of this
equipment
Do not open the cover of this
equipment. If you open the cover,
your warranty will be void. Refer all
servicing to qualified personnel
only. Contact your cable service
provider for instructions.
Power Sources
Read and Retain These Instructions
A label on this equipment indicates
the correct power source for this
equipment. Operate this equipment
only from an electrical outlet that
has the voltage and frequency that
the label indicates.
• Read all of the instructions
before you operate this
equipment. Give particular
attention to all safety precau-
tions. Retain the instructions for
future reference.
• Comply with all warning and
caution statements in the
instructions. Observe all warning
and caution symbols that are
affixed to this equipment.
• If this equipment exhibits a
distinct change in perfor-
mance
Overloading
Do not overload electrical outlets,
extension cords, or integral
convenience receptacles, as this can
result in a risk of fire or electric
shock. For equipment that requires
battery power or other sources to
operate, refer to the operating
instructions for that equipment.
Upon completion of any service or
repairs to this equipment, the
service technician will perform
safety checks to determine that the
equipment is in proper operating
condition.
• Comply with all instructions
that accompany this equipment.
If you are unsure of the type of
power supply to your residence,
consult your cable service provider
or your local power company.
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