Scientific Atlanta 8240HD - Manual (Page 3)

Contents
Important Safety Instructions ............................................................................... iv
Change the Way You Watch TV .......................................................................... 1
Safety First ........................................................................................................... 1
The Explorer eClub .............................................................................................. 1
Identify Your 8240HD ........................................................................................... 1
What’s On the Front Panel? ................................................................................. 2
What’s On the Back Panel? ................................................................................. 3
Connecting the 8240HD ....................................................................................... 4
Connections for an HDTV and VCR .................................................................... 5
Connections for a Standard-Definition TV and VCR ............................................ 6
Watch TV ............................................................................................................. 7
Performance Tips ................................................................................................. 8
Frequently Asked Questions About HDTV ........................................................... 9
Picture Formats .................................................................................................. 10
Connecting the 8240HD to an HDTV With an HDMI Connector ......................... 11
Connecting the 8240HD to an HDTV With a DVI Connector ............................. 12
Connecting the 8240HD to an HDTV With Component Input (PrPbY/V) .......... 13
Connecting the 8240HD to a Home Theater System With
Component Input (PrPbY/V) .............................................................................. 14
Connecting the 8240HD to a Stereo VCR and HDTV (optional) ........................ 15
Connecting the 8240HD to an External SATA Hard Disk Drive (optional) ......... 16
Connecting the 8240HD in HD Mode to an SDTV With
Component Input (PrPbY/V) .............................................................................. 18
Connecting the 8240HD in SD Mode to an SDTV ............................................. 18
Compliance Information ..................................................................................... 19
Index .................................................................................................................. 20
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