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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
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Safety Compliance Statements Note to CATV System Installer CAUTION (USA/Canada Only) RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 AVIS of the NEC (Section 54, Part I of the Canadian Electrical Code), that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric specifies that the CATV cable ground shall shock, do not remove cover (or back). be connected to the grounding
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Safety Compliance Statements Power Sources Object and Liquid Entry A label on this set-top indicates the correct Never push objects of any kind into this product power source for this set-top. Operate this set- through openings as they may touch dangerous top only from an electrical outlet that has the voltage points or short out parts that could voltage and frequency that the label indicates. result in a fire or electric shock. Do not expose this set-top to liquid or moisture. Do not place If y
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Introduction ® Change the Way Congratulations on adding the Explorer 3250 High Definition Digital You Watch TV 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. Ask your cable service provider a
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Front Panel Overview Front Panel Overview (Standard and Loop-Through Models) GUIDE CH+ INFO VOLÐ VOL+ EXIT SETTINGS POWER CHÐ BYPASS T11371 124 3 5 6 7 8 9 1011 12 13 14 1 Message Blinks or illuminates when a message from your cable service provider is Indicator waiting. To access the message, press the Info key. 2 IR Sensor Receives the infrared signal from the remote control 3 LED Display Displays the selected channel number and time of day 4 Guide Accesses on-screen services, such as the on-s
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Back Panel Overview 3250HD Standard Model Explorer 3250HD CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK 0003B4287797 AUDIO OUT DO NOT OPEN SABDQXTL N0006246618 L AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC Pr ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR OPTICAL IR CABLE Pb R OUT THIS DEVICE IS INTENDED TO BE ATTACHED CABLE IN TO A RECEIVER THAT IS NOT USED TO AUDIO RECEIVE OVER-THE-AIR BROADCAST OUT SIGNALS. CONNECTION OF THIS DEVICE Y 120 VAC 120 VAC IN ANY OTHER FASHION MAY CAUSE 60HZ 400W 60HZ 400W HARMFUL INTERFERENCE TO RADIO S-VIDEO DIGITAL VID
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Back Panel Overview 3250HD Loop-Through Model DIGITAL AUDIO DIGITAL AUDIO IN VIDEO VIDEO 000A73EA10A6 OPTICAL Y Y SABHWXKD N0018695342 AUDIO R R Pb R R Pb OUT 120 VAC 120 VAC 60HZ 400W 60HZ 40W L L Pr L L Pr AUDIO DVD/D-VHS AUDIO HDTV INPUT OUTPUT T11350 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 910 11 12 13 14 15 Connect to the DVI (Digital Visual Interface) input port on your HDTV. This port 1 DVI* provides digital video signals to the HDTV. 2 IR Port* Connect the IR Blaster cab
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HDTV and SDTV Differences The widescreen HDTV is 1/3 wider than a standard TV. The widescreen What Are the HDTV aspect ratio is 16:9 (compared to 4:3 for SDTV). Differences Between 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 Widescreen HDTVs that the screen resolution for HDTV can be up to 1920x1080 pixels, and Standard TVs? as compared to 720x480 pixels for SDTV. In the United States, HDTV is always
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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. For the best results, read this section to learn more about HDTV and SDTV connection options before you
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Connecting Entertainment Devices How Do I Connect When you are ready to connect the 3250HD and to choose the screen type for your TV, follow these instructions. the 3250HD to My TV and Other 1. Connect the 3250HD to your HDTV, VCR, and other entertainment Entertainment devices as shown in the diagrams on the following pages. (The Devices? diagrams in this guide do not cover every possible combination.) 2. Connect the 3250HD to the coaxial cable coming from the wall. 3. Plug the 3250HD and the TV
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Connecting Entertainment Devices How Do I Set Up To set up stereo sound, choose one of the following options: Stereo Sound? 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. Note: You can set your audio format to be either 2-channel PCM or ® Dolby Digital based on your
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Connecting the 3250HD Typical HDTV Using YPbPr Cables and Audio Cables Explorer 3250HD WARNING: CAUTION 0003B4287797 AUDIO OUT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN SABDQXTL N0006246618 L AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC Pr Electric shock ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR OPTICAL IR CABLE Pb R OUT THIS DEVICE IS INTENDED TO BE ATTACHED CABLE IN hazard! Unplug all TO A RECEIVER THAT IS NOT USED TO AUDIO RECEIVE OVER-THE-AIR BROADCAST OUT Y SIGNALS. CONNECTION OF THIS DEVICE 120 VAC 120 VAC IN ANY OTHER FASHION MAY CAUS
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Connecting the 3250HD HDTV and Stereo VCR Explorer 3250HD WARNING: CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK 0003B4287797 AUDIO OUT DO NOT OPEN SABDQXTL N0006246618 Pr L AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR Electric shock OPTICAL IR CABLE R Pb CABLE IN OUT THIS DEVICE IS INTENDED TO BE ATTACHED hazard! Unplug all TO A RECEIVER THAT IS NOT USED TO AUDIO RECEIVE OVER-THE-AIR BROADCAST OUT SIGNALS. CONNECTION OF THIS DEVICE Y 120 VAC 120 VAC IN ANY OTHER FASHION MAY CAUSE 60HZ 400W 60HZ 400W electro
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Connecting the 3250HD Home Theater Receiver, a Typical HDTV, and a Stereo VCR Explorer 3250HD CAUTION WARNING: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK 0003B4287797 AUDIO OUT DO NOT OPEN SABDQXTL N0006246618 L AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC Pr ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR OPTICAL IR Electric shock CABLE Pb R OUT THIS DEVICE IS INTENDED TO BE ATTACHED CABLE IN AUDIO TO A RECEIVER THAT IS NOT USED TO RECEIVE OVER-THE-AIR BROADCAST OUT hazard! Unplug all Y SIGNALS. CONNECTION OF THIS DEVICE 120 VAC 120 VAC IN ANY OTHER FAS
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Connecting the 3250HD Typical HDTV and DVD Player Explorer 3250HD CAUTION WARNING: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK 0003B4287797 AUDIO OUT DO NOT OPEN SABDQXTL N0006246618 Pr L AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR OPTICAL IR Electric shock CABLE R Pb OUT CABLE IN THIS DEVICE IS INTENDED TO BE ATTACHED TO A RECEIVER THAT IS NOT USED TO AUDIO hazard! Unplug all RECEIVE OVER-THE-AIR BROADCAST OUT SIGNALS. CONNECTION OF THIS DEVICE Y 120 VAC 120 VAC IN ANY OTHER FASHION MAY CAUSE 60HZ 400W 60HZ 40
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Connecting the 3250HD Loop-Through Model Typical HDTV Using YPbPr Cables and Audio Cables Explorer 3250HD DIGITAL AUDIO DIGITAL AUDIO IN WARNING: VIDEO VIDEO 000A73EA10A6 OPTICAL SABHWXKD N0018695342 Y Y AUDIO Electric shock R R Pb R R Pb OUT hazard! Unplug all 120 VAC 120 VAC 60HZ 400W 60HZ 40W L L Pr L L Pr electronic devices AUDIO DVD/D-VHS AUDIO HDTV INPUT OUTPUT before connecting Cable or disconnecting Input any device cables to the 3250HD. Back of AUDIO DVI/HDCP CENTER HDTV IN CHANNEL IN
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Connecting the 3250HD Loop-Through Model Typical HDTV Using a DVI Cable and Audio Cables Explorer 3250HD WARNING: DIGITAL AUDIO DIGITAL AUDIO IN VIDEO VIDEO 000A73EA10A6 OPTICAL Y Y SABHWXKD N0018695342 AUDIO Electric shock R R Pb R R Pb OUT hazard! Unplug all 120 VAC 120 VAC 60HZ 400W 60HZ 40W L L Pr L L Pr electronic devices AUDIO DVD/D-VHS AUDIO HDTV INPUT OUTPUT before connecting Cable or disconnecting Input any device cables to the 3250HD. Back of AUDIO DVI/HDCP CENTER HDTV IN CHANNEL IN O
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Connecting the 3250HD Loop-Through Model Typical HDTV and a Stereo VCR Explorer 3250HD DIGITAL AUDIO DIGITAL AUDIO IN VIDEO VIDEO WARNING: 000A73EA10A6 OPTICAL Y Y SABHWXKD N0018695342 AUDIO Electric shock R R Pb R R Pb OUT hazard! Unplug all 120 VAC 120 VAC 60HZ 400W 60HZ 40W L L Pr L L Pr electronic devices AUDIO DVD/D-VHS AUDIO HDTV INPUT OUTPUT before connecting Cable or disconnecting Input any device cables to the 3250HD. Back of AUDIO DVI/HDCP HDTV CENTER IN CHANNEL IN ON OFF AUDIO IN TIP
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Connecting the 3250HD Loop-Through Model Home Theater Receiver, a Typical HDTV, and a Stereo VCR Explorer 3250HD DIGITAL AUDIO DIGITAL AUDIO IN VIDEO VIDEO WARNING: 000A73EA10A6 OPTICAL Y Y SABHWXKD N0018695342 AUDIO Electric shock R R Pb R R Pb OUT hazard! Unplug all 120 VAC 120 VAC 60HZ 400W 60HZ 40W L L Pr L L Pr electronic devices AUDIO DVD/D-VHS AUDIO HDTV INPUT OUTPUT before connecting Cable or disconnecting Input any device cables to the 3250HD. DIGITAL Back of Home TV/CABLE DVD VIDEO 1
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Connecting the 3250HD Loop-Through Model Typical HDTV and a DVD Player (Option 1) Explorer 3250HD DIGITAL AUDIO DIGITAL AUDIO IN VIDEO VIDEO 000A73EA10A6 WARNING: OPTICAL SABHWXKD N0018695342 Y Y AUDIO R R Pb R R Pb Electric shock OUT 120 VAC 120 VAC 60HZ 400W 60HZ 40W hazard! Unplug all L L Pr L L Pr AUDIO DVD/D-VHS AUDIO HDTV INPUT OUTPUT electronic devices before connecting Cable or disconnecting Input any device cables to the 3250HD. Back of DVD Player DIGITAL AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT OUT COAXIAL
