Explorer® 3250HD™ Digital Interactive Set-Top User’s Guide In This Guide Safety Information ............................................. 2 Introduction ....................................................... 4 Front Panel Overview ....................................... 5 Back Panel Overview Standard Model ............ 6 Back Panel Overview Loop-Through Model.... 7 HDTV and SDTV Differences........................... 8 Connecting Entertainment Devices .................. 10 Connecting the 3250HD ...........
Safety Compliance Statements 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.
Safety Compliance Statements Object and Liquid Entry Power Sources 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 set-top to liquid or moisture. Do not place this set-top on a wet surface. Do not spill liquids on or near this set-top. A label on this set-top indicates the correct power source for this set-top.
Introduction Change the Way You Watch TV Congratulations on adding the Explorer® 3250 High Definition Digital Interactive Set-Top (3250HD™) to your television viewing experience! The 3250HD provides you the ability to view cable television programming for high-definition television (HDTV) as well as standard-definition television (SDTV). The 3250HD also provides you with the ability to experience video-on-demand (VOD), if offered by your cable service provider.
Front Panel Overview Front Panel Overview (Standard and Loop-Through Models) GUIDE CH+ INFO EXIT VOLÐ SETTINGS VOL+ CHÐ POWER BYPASS T11371 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 910 11 12 13 14 1 Message Indicator Blinks or illuminates when a message from your cable service provider is waiting. To access the message, press the Info key.
Back Panel Overview 3250HD Standard Model Explorer 3250HD CAUTION AUDIO OUT 0003B4287797 SABDQXTL N0006246618 OPTICAL 1 DVI L Pb R RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR IR AUDIO OUT 1394 1394 Pr Y S-VIDEO OUT 2 3 4 5 HDTV DIGITAL VIDEO AUDIO OUT OUT CABLE OUT THIS DEVICE IS INTENDED TO BE ATTACHED TO A RECEIVER THAT IS NOT USED TO RECEIVE OVER-THE-AIR BROADCAST SIGNALS.
Back Panel Overview 3250HD Loop-Through Model DIGITAL AUDIO SABHWXKD DIGITAL AUDIO VIDEO 000A73EA10A6 N0018695342 1 2 3 R Pb R R L L Pr AUDIO DVD/D-VHS L L 456 OPTICAL AUDIO Y R INPUT T11350 IN VIDEO Y Pb OUT 120 VAC 60HZ 400W Pr AUDIO 120 VAC 60HZ 40W HDTV OUTPUT 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 1 DVI* Connect to the DVI (Digital Visual Interface) input port on your HDTV. This port provides digital video signals to the HDTV.
HDTV and SDTV Differences What Are the Differences Between Widescreen HDTVs and Standard TVs? The widescreen HDTV is 1/3 wider than a standard TV. The widescreen HDTV aspect ratio is 16:9 (compared to 4:3 for SDTV). An HDTV uses a much finer screen resolution to create the TV picture— 1125 lines for HDTV as compared to 525 lines used in SDTV. This means that the screen resolution for HDTV can be up to 1920x1080 pixels, as compared to 720x480 pixels for SDTV.
HDTV and SDTV Differences Connection Options There are several brands and models of HDTVs in the marketplace. The features and connectors are not the same on all brands and models. Therefore, you have several options for connecting your TV to entertainment devices. The connection option you choose depends on the type of TV you have and the entertainment devices you want to connect to your TV.
Connecting Entertainment Devices How Do I Connect the 3250HD to My TV and Other Entertainment Devices? When you are ready to connect the 3250HD and to choose the screen type for your TV, follow these instructions. 1. Connect the 3250HD to your HDTV, VCR, and other entertainment devices as shown in the diagrams on the following pages. (The diagrams in this guide do not cover every possible combination.) 2. Connect the 3250HD to the coaxial cable coming from the wall. 3.
Connecting Entertainment Devices How Do I Set Up Stereo Sound? To set up stereo sound, choose one of the following options: • Connect stereo audio cables from the AUDIO OUT LEFT and RIGHT connectors on the 3250HD to the AUDIO IN LEFT and RIGHT connectors on your HDTV. • Connect an RCA cable from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT on the 3250HD to the DIGITAL AUDIO IN on your HDTV (if equipped) or stereo receiver.
Connecting the 3250HD Typical HDTV Using YPbPr Cables and Audio Cables Explorer 3250HD WARNING: CAUTION AUDIO OUT 0003B4287797 Electric shock hazard! Unplug all electronic devices before connecting or disconnecting any device cables to the 3250HD. SABDQXTL N0006246618 OPTICAL Pb R RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR CABLE OUT THIS DEVICE IS INTENDED TO BE ATTACHED TO A RECEIVER THAT IS NOT USED TO RECEIVE OVER-THE-AIR BROADCAST SIGNALS.
Connecting the 3250HD HDTV and Stereo VCR Explorer 3250HD WARNING: CAUTION AUDIO OUT 0003B4287797 Electric shock hazard! Unplug all electronic devices before connecting or disconnecting any device cables to the 3250HD. SABDQXTL Pr L Pb R N0006246618 OPTICAL DVI ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR IR AUDIO OUT 1394 1394 RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC CABLE OUT THIS DEVICE IS INTENDED TO BE ATTACHED TO A RECEIVER THAT IS NOT USED TO RECEIVE OVER-THE-AIR BROADCAST SIGNALS.
Connecting the 3250HD Home Theater Receiver, a Typical HDTV, and a Stereo VCR Explorer 3250HD WARNING: CAUTION AUDIO OUT 0003B4287797 SABDQXTL Electric shock hazard! Unplug all electronic devices before connecting or disconnecting any device cables to the 3250HD.
Connecting the 3250HD Typical HDTV and DVD Player Explorer 3250HD WARNING: CAUTION Electric shock hazard! Unplug all electronic devices before connecting or disconnecting any device cables to the 3250HD.
Connecting the 3250HD Loop-Through Model Typical HDTV Using YPbPr Cables and Audio Cables Explorer 3250HD WARNING: DIGITAL AUDIO DIGITAL AUDIO VIDEO 000A73EA10A6 SABHWXKD IN VIDEO Y N0018695342 Electric shock hazard! Unplug all electronic devices before connecting or disconnecting any device cables to the 3250HD.
Connecting the 3250HD Loop-Through Model Typical HDTV Using a DVI Cable and Audio Cables Explorer 3250HD WARNING: DIGITAL AUDIO Electric shock hazard! Unplug all electronic devices before connecting or disconnecting any device cables to the 3250HD.
Connecting the 3250HD Loop-Through Model Typical HDTV and a Stereo VCR Explorer 3250HD WARNING: DIGITAL AUDIO DIGITAL AUDIO VIDEO 000A73EA10A6 SABHWXKD IN VIDEO Y N0018695342 Electric shock hazard! Unplug all electronic devices before connecting or disconnecting any device cables to the 3250HD.
Connecting the 3250HD Loop-Through Model Home Theater Receiver, a Typical HDTV, and a Stereo VCR Explorer 3250HD DIGITAL AUDIO WARNING: DIGITAL AUDIO VIDEO 000A73EA10A6 SABHWXKD Electric shock hazard! Unplug all electronic devices before connecting or disconnecting any device cables to the 3250HD.
Connecting the 3250HD Loop-Through Model Typical HDTV and a DVD Player (Option 1) Explorer 3250HD DIGITAL AUDIO WARNING: DIGITAL AUDIO VIDEO 000A73EA10A6 SABHWXKD Electric shock hazard! Unplug all electronic devices before connecting or disconnecting any device cables to the 3250HD.
Connecting the 3250HD Loop-Through Model Typical HDTV and a DVD Player (Option 2) Explorer 3250HD DIGITAL AUDIO WARNING: Electric shock hazard! Unplug all electronic devices before connecting or disconnecting any device cables to the 3250HD.
Connecting the 3250HD Loop-Through Model D-VHS Player (Optional) Explorer 3250HD WARNING: DIGITAL AUDIO Electric shock hazard! Unplug all electronic devices before connecting or disconnecting any device cables to the 3250HD. Before you connect or turn on the 3250HD, read the HDTV and SDTV Differences section of this guide.
Connecting the 3250HD Loop-Through Model Home Theater Receiver, A Typical HDTV, and a DVD Player Using Digital Optical Audio Connections (Optional) Explorer 3250HD WARNING: Cable Input DIGITAL AUDIO DIGITAL AUDIO VIDEO 000A73EA10A6 SABHWXKD IN VIDEO Y N0018695342 Electric shock hazard! Unplug all electronic devices before connecting or disconnecting any device cables to the 3250HD.
Watching TV How Do I Access Cable Services and Programs? Avoid Screen Burn-In! WARNING: You can access cable services and programs by pressing the following keys on the remote control: • Guide—The on-screen guide displays schedules of TV programs and other services available from your cable service provider, such as videoon-demand and pay-per-view programs. • Arrows—Highlight a program in the schedule.
Watching TV Change Picture Modes on the TV The 3250HD offers various picture formats, allowing it to output the picture in either fixed, pass-through, upconvert-1, upconvert-2, or auto DVI modes. The pass-through mode is the most convenient option as the 3250 HD attempts to output the same picture format as the incoming signal. Follow these steps to set your picture format to pass-through mode. 1. Press Settings on the remote control. 2. Press or to scroll to Set: Picture Format . 3. Press or 4.
Frequently Asked Questions About HDTV Are Local TV Stations Broadcasting in HDTV? Many local TV stations are transmitting digital signals. However, transmitting a digital signal does not mean transmitting an HDTV signal. Some stations are using the new bandwidth to broadcast several standard-definition channels. Most stations however, once they begin broadcasting in digital, are offering HD content from their parent network (for example, CBS, ABC, NBC, Fox, WB, UPN, PBS).
Compliance Information United States FCC Compliance This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the applicable limits of Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Compliance Information Canada EMI Regulation This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Software and Firmware Use Scientific-Atlanta, Inc. owns copyrights to the software included in your settop and furnishes the software to your cable service provider under a license agreement. You may only use or copy this software in accordance with the terms of your cable service provider. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Scientific-Atlanta, Inc.
