Welcome!
The Explorer
®
RNG 200
™
DVR with a Multi-Stream
CableCARD
™
(M-Card
™
) interface (DVR) receives and
displays digital signals, and it delivers programs in
exceptional picture and audio quality. Through the
DVR, you can also access interactive services such as
video-on-demand and pay- per-view programs.
Contact your service provider for information about
these and other available services. Use the
instructions in this guide to install the DVR and to
access your program services.
Safety First
Before using this DVR, read the IMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS section of this guide.
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Watch TV
Press the following remote control keys to access
services and programs:
• Guide – Display the on-screen program guide
• Arrows – Highlight a program in the schedule
• Info – Display a program description
• Select – Watch a specifi c program in the guide
Performance Tips
If the DVR does not perform as expected, the
following tips may help. If you need further assistance,
contact your service provider.
No Picture
• Verify that the power to your TV is turned on.
• If the DVR is plugged into a wall switch, verify that
the switch is in the ON position. (Avoid plugging the
DVR into an outlet that is controlled by a wall
switch.)
• Verify that all cables are properly connected.
• The current channel may not be available in your
service package. Try selecting another channel to
see if a picture appears.
No Color
• Verify that the TV program is broadcast in color.
• Adjust the TV color controls.
No Sound
• If your setup includes a VCR or stereo, verify that
you have properly connected them to the DVR.
• Verify that the volume is turned up.
• Verify that the mute function is not on.
1 Power Turns the DVR on and off
2 1394 Connects to display devices equipped with a 1394 input
3 USB Port Connector reserved for future use
4 LED Indicators Displays the following set-top status indicators:
• Data – Indicates data transfer status (Yellow LED)
• Remote – Indicates remote control activity (Green LED)
• Record – Indicates that a recording is in progress (Red LED)
5 LED Display Displays the selected channel number and time of day
6 IR Sensor Receives the infrared signal from the remote control
7 Arrow Keys Accesses on-screen services such as the on-screen guide, video-on-demand, or pay-per-view
8 Enter Provides access to your on-screen selection
9 Menu Accesses the on-screen menu
Explorer RNG 200 DVR Front Panel
Connecting the Explorer RNG 200 DVR
1. Connect the DVR to the HDTV as shown in the diagram.
2. Connect the DVR to the coaxial cable coming from the
wall.
3. Plug the DVR and HDTV into an AC power source.
Important! Do not press the Power key on the DVR yet.
4. Wait for the time to appear on the LED display.
Important! Wait 2 to 3 minutes for the DVR to be
updated with the latest programming and service
information. When the front panel displays the time,
the update is complete.
5. Press the Power key on the DVR.
6. Turn on the power to your HDTV, and set the input channel
assigned by your service provider (channel 3 or 4).
WARNING: Electric shock hazard! Unplug
all electronic devices before connecting or
disconnecting any device cables to the
receiver.
U.S. Patents
A patent notice is affi xed to this product. In addition, this product could be covered by one or more of the following patents.
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