USER'S GUIDE The Explorer®, Explorer® HD, Pace® and Pace® HD Terminals Congratulations on buying the most advanced digital terminal on the market! v3 IN THIS GUIDE IMPORTANT RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION . 1 EXPLORER® TERMINALS AND PACE® TERMINALS. 2 EXPLORER® 2000 FRONT PANEL. 2 EXPLORER® 2100, 3100 OR 3100 HD FRONT PANEL . 2 EXPLORER® 2200 AND 3250 HD FRONT PANEL. 3 PACE® 511 AND 550 HD FRONT PANEL . 3 BASIC INSTALLATION . 4 HOW TO CONNECT SERIES 2000 -3000 EXPLORER® TO A MONO OR STEREO TV . 4 HOW TO CONNECT THE PACE® 511 TO A MONO OR STEREO TV . 5 E2050-ER1, RT-U43CO AND RC-U49C+ REMOTE CONTROLS. 6 MODELS E2050-ER1 AND RT-U43CO BUTTONS . 6 MODEL RC-U49C+ BUTTONS . 7 PROGRAMMING THE E2050-ER1 REMOTE CONTROL. 8 PROGRAMMING THE RT-U43CO REMOTE CONTROL . 9 PROGRAMMING THE RC-U49C+ REMOTE CONTROL. 12 INTERACTIVE PROGRAM GUIDE . 18 PAY PER VIEW (PPV) . 19 PARENTAL CONTROL . 19 VIDEO ON DEMAND . 20 SETTINGS . 21 QUICK SETTINGS . 21 GENERAL SETTINGS . 21 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS . 22 TO OPTIMIZE SOUND AND IMAGE QUALITY . 24 LINE FUNCTION . 25 OTHER CONNECTIONS . 26 SERIES 2000 - 3000 EXPLORER®, TV AND ONO OR STEREO VCR . 26 SERIES 2000 - 3000 EXPLORER® AND HOME THEATRE SYSTEM . 27 PACE® 511, TV AND MONO OR STEREO VCR . 28 PACE® 511 AND HOME THEATRE SYSTEM . 29 EXPLORER® 3100 HD AND HDTV SET . 30 EXPLORER® 3100 HD, HDTV SET, AND VCR . 31 EXPLORER® 3100 HD AND HOME THEATRE SYSTEM. 32 EXPLORER® 3250 HD AND HDTV SET . 33 EXPLORER® 3250 HD, HDTV SET, AND VCR . 34 EXPLORER® 3250 HD AND HOME THEATRE SYSTEM . 35 PACE® 550 HD AND HDTV. 36 PACE® 550 HD, HDTV AND VCR . 37 PACE® 550 HD AND HOME THEATRE SYSTEM . 38 IN THIS GUIDE HOW TO USE PERIPHERALS . 39 MONO TV AND VCR, NO SPLITTER. 39 MONO TV AND VCR, WITH SPLITTER . 39 STEREO TV AND VCR, NO SPLITTER . 40 STEREO TV AND VCR, WITH SPLITTER. 41 PACE® TERMINALS. 42 HDTV SECTION. 48 HDTV FAQ . 48 EXPLORER® HDTV SETUP WIZARD . 51 INTRODUCING THE SETUP WIZARD. 51 PICTURE FORMATS . 52 SETTING UP YOUR HDTV WITH THE SETUP WIZARD . 56 IMPORTANT RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION Carefully read through these rules for safe operation before hooking up the terminal. Placement and Ventilation The unit has openings for ventilation that protect it from overheating. • Avoid obstructing these openings, and do not place other equipment, including televisions, lamps, books or any other object, on the unit. Do not place it in an enclosure such as a bookcase or equipment rack, unless the installation pro- vides proper ventilation. • Do not place the unit on a bed, sofa, rug or similar surface, or over a radiator or heat register. • Place the unit on a stable surface able to support its size and weight. Accessories and Cleaning Do not use accessories with this equipment unless recommended by your cable service provider. Do not open the cover of the unit. Unplug the unit and clean it with a damp cloth. Do not use a liquid or aerosol cleaner, or a magnetic/static cleaning device. Object and Liquid Entry Do not expose the unit to liquid or moisture, or spill liquids on or near it. Do not place the unit on a wet surface. Never push objects of any kind into the unit’s openings, as they may touch dangerous voltage points or cause.