Scientific Atlanta 4250C user manual

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®
Explorer Digital Set-Top
User’s Guide
™ ™
Models 4240C and 4250C
™
with Multi-Stream CableCARD Interface
EXPLORER 4250C
CH+
SELECT
+ GUIDE
VOL- VOL
INFO
EXIT
POWER
SETTINGS SETTINGS
-
CH

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Notice to Installers The servicing instructions in this notice are for use by qualiÞ ed 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 qualiÞ ed 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.For products sold in the US and Canada, this reminder i

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Contents Important Safety Instructions .................................................................................v Welcome ............................................................................................................... 1 Safety First ........................................................................................................... 1 Identify Your Set-Top ............................................................................................ 1 What’s in the Ca

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Location of the antenna-discharge unit Read These Instructions • Connection to grounding electrodes Keep These Instructions • Requirements for the grounding electrodes (see the following antenna grounding diagram Heed All Warnings 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. Operate this product only from an electrical outlet with the voltage and f

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS, continued Prevent Power Cord Damage Accessories Warning Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where the cord exits WARNING: from the apparatus. Avoid electric shock and Þ re hazard! Only use attachments/accessories speciÞ ed by your service provider or Provide Ventilation and Select a the manufacturer. Location • Do not block any ventilation openings. Install Service Warnings

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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-on- demand and pay-per-view programs. Contact your service provider for information about these and other available services. Use the

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What’s In The Carton? The set-top carton contains the following items: EXPLORER 4250C CH+ SELECT VOL- VOL+ GUIDE INFO EXIT POWER SETTINGS SETTINGS CH- 4240C or 4250C Set-top Power Cord 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. Check with your service provider for information about acquiring c

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What’s on the Front Panel? + CH SELECT - + GUIDE VOL VOL INFO EXIT POWER SETTINGS SETTINGS - CH T12753 1 23 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. The LED also display

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What’s on the Back Panel? AUDIO MULTI-STREAM CABLE CARD OUT STB SN: SABNFSRVG eCM MAC: 001868C16907 CAUTION L RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN IR AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC STB RF MAC: 001868C16906 ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR 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 120 VAC 120 VAC MAY CAUSE HARMFUL 60HZ 400W 60HZ 40W INTERFERENCE TO RADIO COMMUNICATIONS AND IS IN DIGITAL

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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 Connect your SDTV to the set-top. See the Connection Diagrams section of this guide. 2 Identify the additional devices you DVD will connect to the set-top and TV. VCR ! See the Connection Diagrams section of this guide. Other Home Theater 3 Plug the

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Connections for a Standard-DeÞ nition 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. Set-Top SDTV Required Connections to an SDTV (use one) Conne

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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 speciÞ c program description (either from the on-screen guide or while viewing a prog

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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. •

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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. Some of the r

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Connection Diagrams Connecting to a TV Using Cable Out Explorer Digital Set-top AUDIO MULTI-STREAM CABLE CARD OUT STB SN: SABNFSRVG eCM MAC: 001868C16907 CAUTION L RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN IR AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC STB RF MAC: 001868C16906 ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR 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 120 VAC 120 VAC MAY CAUSE HARMFUL 60HZ 400W 60HZ 40W I

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Connecting to a TV and VCR Using Cable Out Explorer Digital Set-top AUDIO MULTI-STREAM CABLE CARD OUT STB SN: SABNFSRVG 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 120 VAC 120 VAC MAY CAUSE HARMFUL 60HZ 400W 60HZ 40W INTERFERENCE TO RADIO COMMUNICATIONS AND IS IN DIGITAL VID

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Connecting to a Home Theater Receiver and TV Explorer Digital Set-top AUDIO MULTI-STREAM CABLE CARD OUT STB SN: SABNFSRVG 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 120 VAC 120 VAC MAY CAUSE HARMFUL 60HZ 400W 60HZ 40W INTERFERENCE TO RADIO DIGITAL VIDEO COMMUNICATIONS AND I

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Index A I AC IR Sensor 3 Outlet v, 4 K Power input 4 Keys. See Front panel; Back panel B L Back panel 4 LED Display 3 Burn-in of screen 7 M C Multi-stream CableCARD 1, 2, 4, 8 M-Card. See Multi-stream CableCARD CableCARD 1, 4 Cables 2 P Cable Out, connector 4 Performance tips. See Troubleshooting Compliance, FCC and Picture Canadian EMI Back Cover Doesn’t display 8 Composite 6 No color 8 Connectors Ports. See Connectors See also

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FCC Compliance United States FCC Compliance Canada EMI Regulation This device has been tested and found to comply with This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 ICES-003. of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide Cet appareil numérique de la class B est conforme à la reasonable protection against such interference in a norme NMB-003 du Canada. residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, 20060