User Guide Explorer Digital Set-Top Models 4240C and 4250C with Multi-Stream CableCARD Interface (;3/25(5 & CH+ SELECT VOL+ VOL- GUIDE INFO EXIT POWER CH- SETTINGS
Notice to Installers The servicing instructions in this notice are for use by qualified service personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating instructions, unless you are qualified to do so. Note to System Installer For this apparatus, the coaxial cable shield/screen shall be grounded as close as practical to the point of entry of the cable into the building.
Contents Important Safety Instructions .................................................................................v Welcome............................................................................................................... 1 Safety First ........................................................................................................... 1 Identify Your Set-Top ............................................................................................ 1 What’s in the Carton? .......
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read These Instructions Keep These Instructions Heed All Warnings • Location of the antenna-discharge unit • Connection to grounding electrodes • Requirements for the grounding electrodes (see the following antenna grounding diagram as recommended by NEC ANSI/NFPA 70) Follow All Instructions Power Source Warning A label on this product indicates the correct power source for this product.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS, continued Prevent Power Cord Damage Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where the cord exits from the apparatus. Provide Ventilation and Select a Location • Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. • Do not place this apparatus on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface. • Do not place this apparatus on an unstable surface.
Welcome The Explorer® 4240C™ and 4250C™ Digital Set-Top with a Multi-Stream CableCARD™ (M-Card™) receives and displays digital signals and delivers programming in exceptional picture and audio quality. The M-Card provides system security and authorization of digital services. Through the 4240C and 4250C, you can also access interactive services, such as video-ondemand and pay-per-view programs. Contact your service provider for information about these and other available services.
What’s In The Carton? The set-top carton contains the following items: (;3/25(5 & CH+ SELECT VOL+ VOL- GUIDE INFO EXIT POWER SETTINGS CH- Power Cord 4240C or 4250C Set-top Additional Equipment You Might Need You might need some of the cables and adapters shown below for connecting the set-top to your home entertainment devices. See the connection information in the Connection Diagrams section for more information.
What’s on the Front Panel? CH+ SELECT GUIDE VOL+ VOL- INFO EXIT POWER SETTINGS CH- T12753 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 Power Turns the set-top on and off 2 VOL + and VOL - Increases and decreases the volume 3 CH + and CH - Scrolls up and down through the channels 4 Select Provides access to your on-screen selection 5 IR Sensor Receives the infrared signal from the remote control 6 LED Display Displays the selected channel number and time of day.
What’s on the Back Panel? AUDIO OUT STB SN: SABNFSRVG eCM MAC: 001868C16907 CAUTION L RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR CABLE IN T13040 MULTI-STREAM CABLE CARD IR STB RF MAC: 001868C16906 THIS DEVICE IS INTENDED TO BE ATTACHED TO A RECEIVER THAT IS NOT USED TO RECEIVE OVER-THE-AIR BROADCAST SIGNALS. CONNECTION OF THIS DEVICE IN ANY OTHER FASHION MAY CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE TO RADIO COMMUNICATIONS AND IS IN VIOLATION OF THE FCC RULES, PART 15.
Connecting the Set-Top To connect your set-top to your entertainment devices, complete these steps. Connect the coaxial cable that carries the signal from your cable service provider to the CABLE IN connector on the back panel of the set-top. 1 2 3 Connect your SDTV to the set-top. See the Connection Diagrams section of this guide. Identify the additional devices you will connect to the set-top and TV. See the Connection Diagrams section of this guide.
Connections for a Standard-Definition TV and VCR When using the set-top with an SDTV, you must make one of the following connections to view content. Some SDTVs may not have all these connections. In addition, you can make connections to a VCR to archive recordings to a VCR tape. Refer to your TV and VCR user guides and the cabling diagrams in this guide for more detailed information. Note: The labeling on your TV may vary slightly.
View Television Programming Access Services and Programs Access cable services and programs by pressing the following keys on the remote control: • Guide–Access the on-screen guide. The on-screen guide displays schedules of TV programs and other services available from your cable service provider, such as video-on-demand and pay-per-view programs. • Arrows–Select a program in the schedule. • Info–Display a specific program description (either from the on-screen guide or while viewing a program).
Troubleshooting If the set-top does not perform as expected, the following tips may help. If you need further assistance, contact your cable service provider. No Picture • Verify that the M-Card module is installed. • Verify that the power to your TV is turned on. • If the set-top is plugged into a wall switch, verify that the switch is in the ON position. Note: You should avoid plugging the set-top into an outlet controlled by a wall switch. • Verify that all cables are properly connected.
Frequently Asked Questions Where Are the Connection Diagrams? The diagrams at the end of this guide show examples of common ways to connect the set-top to your TV, DVD, and home theater receiver. However, these diagrams do not show every possible combination of devices. Refer to the user’s guides that came with your other electronic devices for further information. What Cables Do I Need? Some of the cables and adaptors shown in the diagrams may not be included with the set-top.
Connection Diagrams Connecting to a TV Using Cable Out Explorer Digital Set-top AUDIO OUT STB SN: SABNFSRVG eCM MAC: 001868C16907 CAUTION L RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR CABLE IN MULTI-STREAM CABLE CARD IR STB RF MAC: 001868C16906 THIS DEVICE IS INTENDED TO BE ATTACHED TO A RECEIVER THAT IS NOT USED TO RECEIVE OVER-THE-AIR BROADCAST SIGNALS.
Connecting to a TV and VCR Using Cable Out Explorer Digital Set-top AUDIO OUT STB SN: SABNFSRVG MULTI-STREAM CABLE CARD eCM MAC: 001868C16907 CAUTION L RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN IR STB RF MAC: 001868C16906 R THIS DEVICE IS INTENDED TO BE ATTACHED TO A RECEIVER THAT IS NOT USED TO RECEIVE OVER-THE-AIR BROADCAST SIGNALS. CONNECTION OF THIS DEVICE IN ANY OTHER FASHION MAY CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE TO RADIO COMMUNICATIONS AND IS IN VIOLATION OF THE FCC RULES, PART 15.
Connecting to a Home Theater Receiver and TV Explorer Digital Set-top AUDIO OUT STB SN: SABNFSRVG MULTI-STREAM CABLE CARD eCM MAC: 001868C16907 CAUTION L RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN IR STB RF MAC: 001868C16906 CABLE IN THIS DEVICE IS INTENDED TO BE ATTACHED TO A RECEIVER THAT IS NOT USED TO RECEIVE OVER-THE-AIR BROADCAST SIGNALS. CONNECTION OF THIS DEVICE IN ANY OTHER FASHION MAY CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE TO RADIO COMMUNICATIONS AND IS IN VIOLATION OF THE FCC RULES, PART 15.
Index A I AC IR Sensor Outlet v, 4 3 K Power input 4 Keys. See Front panel; Back panel B L Back panel 4 LED Display Burn-in of screen 7 M C Cables Multi-stream CableCARD 1, 2, 4, 8 M-Card. See Multi-stream CableCARD 1, 4 CableCARD 2 P Cable Out, connector 4 Performance tips.
FCC Compliance United States FCC Compliance This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
