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  • Page 1

    1 Explorer ® 3250HD™ Digital Interactive Set-T op User ’ s Guide In This Guide Safety Information ............................................. 2 Introduction ....................................................... 4 Front Panel Overview ....................................... 5 Back Panel Overview Standard Model ............ 6 Back Panel Over[...]

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    2 Read and Retain These Instructions • Read all of the instructions before you operate this set-top. Give particular attention to all safety precautions. Retain the instructions for future reference. • Comply with all warning and caution state- ments in the instructions. Observe all warning and caution symbols that are affixed to this set-top. [...]

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    3 Object and Liquid Entry 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. WARNING: [...]

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    4 Introduction Identify Y our 3250HD Change the Way Y ou W atch TV Safety First The Explorer eClub Use the space provided here to record the 3250HD serial number : ________________________________ T o find the serial number for your 3250HD, look on the back for a label that is similar to the example shown here. The serial number begins with SA and [...]

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    5 Front Panel Overview Front Panel Overview (Standard and Loop-Through Models) * Contact your cable service provider for more information on the availability of these features . Blinks or illuminates when a message from your cable service provider is waiting. T o access the message, press the Info key . 1 Message Indicator 3 LED Display Displays th[...]

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    6 * Contact your cable service provider for more information on the availability of these features . 1 4 AC Power Input Connect the power cord to deliver power to the set-top. 1 3 AC Switched Outlet Connect the AC power cord from another device, such as a TV . 1 2 RF Bypass* Connect an optional RF Bypass module to the set-top. This module allows vi[...]

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    7 Back Panel Overview 3250HD Loop-Through Model * Contact your cable service provider for more information on the availability of these features . 1 5 AC Power Input Connect the power cord to deliver power to the set-top. 1 4 AC Switched Outlet Connect the AC power cord from another device, such as a TV . 1 3 Optical Audio In & Out* Connect an [...]

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    8 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— 1 125 lines for HDTV as compared to 525 lines used in SDTV [...]

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    9 HDTV and SDTV Differences • If you connect the 3250HD to your SDTV using only the coaxial cable at the CABLE OUT connector , your SDTV will not receive stereo sound from the 3250HD. Note: S-Video, Video, and coaxial cables deliver SDTV programming. They do not deliver HDTV programming. (Not available on the Loop-Through model.) Cable Out • Th[...]

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    10 How Do I Choose the Screen T ype? 1. T urn on the TV . 2. Turn off the 3250HD. 3. Press the INFO and GUIDE buttons on the front of the 3250HD simultaneously . 4. Press on the remote control to start the HDTV Setup Wizard. 5. Follow the easy instructions on the TV screen. 6. Press the CBL and POWER keys on the remote control, and then the 3250HD [...]

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    11 Connecting Entert ainment Devices Cables Some of the cables shown in the diagrams may not be included with the 3250HD. If you need additional cables, you can purchase them from your local electronics store. The diagrams on the following pages show examples of common ways to connect the 3250HD to your HDTV , VCR, DVD, D-VHS, and home theater rece[...]

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    12 T ypical HDTV Using YPbPr Cables and Audio Cables Connecting the 3250HD T1 1370 THIS DEVICE IS INTENDED TO BE A TTACHED TO A RECEIVER THA T IS NOT USED TO RECEIVE OVER-THE-AIR BROADCAST SIGNALS. CONNECTION OF THIS DEVICE IN ANY OTHER F ASHION MAY CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE TO RADIO COMMUNICATIONS AND IS IN VIOLATION OF THE FCC RULES, PART 15. S-[...]

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    13 HDTV and Stereo VCR Connecting the 3250HD T1 1000 THIS DEVICE IS INTENDED TO BE A TTACHED TO A RECEIVER THA T IS NOT USED TO RECEIVE OVER-THE-AIR BROADCAST SIGNALS. CONNECTION OF THIS DEVICE IN ANY OTHER F ASHION MAY CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE TO RADIO COMMUNICATIONS AND IS IN VIOLATION OF THE FCC RULES, PART 15. S-VIDEO OUT AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC[...]

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    14 Home Theater Receiver , a T ypical HDTV , and a S tereo VCR Connecting the 3250HD THIS DEVICE IS INTENDED TO BE A TTACHED TO A RECEIVER THA T IS NOT USED TO RECEIVE OVER-THE-AIR BROADCAST SIGNALS. CONNECTION OF THIS DEVICE IN ANY OTHER FASHION MA Y CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE TO RADIO COMMUNICATIONS AND IS IN VIOLA TION OF THE FCC RULES, PART 15.[...]

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    15 T ypical HDTV and DVD Player Connecting the 3250HD W ARNING: Electric shock hazard! Unplug all electronic devices before connecting or disconnecting any device cables to the 3250HD. TIP: Before you connect or turn on the 3250HD, read the HDTV and SDTV Differences section of this guide. Power Surge Protection: It is recommended that you connect a[...]

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    16 T ypical HDTV Using YPbPr Cables and Audio Cables Connecting the 3250HD Loop-Through Model INPUT OUTPUT IN OUT OPTICAL AUDIO DIGITAL AUDIO R L R Pr Pb Y VIDEO L AUDIO DVD/D-VHS DIGITAL AUDIO R L R Pr Pb Y VIDEO L AUDIO HDTV 120 VAC 60HZ 400W 120 VAC 60HZ 40W 000A73EA10A6 SABHWXKD N0018695342 Back of HDTV Explorer 3250HD DVI/HDCP IN AUDIO CENTER [...]

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    17 T ypical HDTV Using a DVI Cable and Audio Cables Connecting the 3250HD Loop-Through Model INPUT OUTPUT IN OUT OPTICAL AUDIO DIGITAL AUDIO R L R Pr Pb Y VIDEO L AUDIO DVD/D-VHS DIGITAL AUDIO R L R Pr Pb Y VIDEO L AUDIO HDTV 120 VAC 60HZ 400W 120 VAC 60HZ 40W 000A73EA10A6 SABHWXKD N0018695342 Explorer 3250HD Back of HDTV DVI/HDCP IN AUDIO CENTER C[...]

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    18 T ypical HDTV and a Stereo VCR Connecting the 3250HD Loop-Through Model INPUT OUTPUT IN OUT OPTICAL AUDIO DIGITAL AUDIO R L R Pr Pb Y VIDEO L AUDIO DVD/D-VHS DIGITAL AUDIO R L R Pr Pb Y VIDEO L AUDIO HDTV 120 VAC 60HZ 400W 120 VAC 60HZ 40W 000A73EA10A6 SABHWXKD N0018695342 Explorer 3250HD Back of HDTV DVI/HDCP IN AUDIO CENTER CHANNEL IN AUDIO IN[...]

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    19 Home Theater Receiver , a T ypical HDTV , and a Stereo VCR Connecting the 3250HD Loop-Through Model W ARNING: Electric shock hazard! Unplug all electronic devices before connecting or disconnecting any device cables to the 3250HD. TIP: Before you connect or turn on the 3250HD, read the HDTV and SDTV Differences section of this guide. Power Surge[...]

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    20 T ypical HDTV and a DVD Player (Option 1) Connecting the 3250HD Loop-Through Model INPUT OUTPUT IN OUT OPTICAL AUDIO DIGITAL AUDIO R L R Pr Pb Y VIDEO L AUDIO DVD/D-VHS DIGITAL AUDIO R L R Pr Pb Y VIDEO L AUDIO HDTV 120 VAC 60HZ 400W 120 VAC 60HZ 40W 000A73EA10A6 SABHWXKD N0018695342 Back of HDTV Explorer 3250HD DVI/HDCP IN AUDIO CENTER CHANNEL [...]

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    21 T ypical HDTV and a DVD Player (Option 2) Connecting the 3250HD Loop-Through Model INPUT OUTPUT IN OUT OPTICAL AUDIO DIGITAL AUDIO R L R Pr Pb Y VIDEO L AUDIO DVD/D-VHS DIGITAL AUDIO R L R Pr Pb Y VIDEO L AUDIO HDTV 120 VAC 60HZ 400W 120 VAC 60HZ 40W 000A73EA10A6 SABHWXKD N0018695342 Back of HDTV Explorer 3250HD DVI/HDCP IN AUDIO CENTER CHANNEL [...]

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    22 Connecting the 3250HD Loop-Through Model D-VHS Player (Optional) INPUT OUTPUT IN OUT OPTICAL AUDIO DIGITAL AUDIO R L R Pr Pb Y VIDEO L AUDIO DVD/D-VHS DIGITAL AUDIO R L R Pr Pb Y VIDEO L AUDIO HDTV 120 VAC 60HZ 400W 120 VAC 60HZ 40W 000A73EA10A6 SABHWXKD N0018695342 Explorer 3250HD T11348 Back of D-VHS Player S-VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO IN AUDIO OUT L R[...]

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    23 Connecting the 3250HD Loop-Through Model Home Theater Receiver , A T ypical HDTV , and a DVD Player Using Digital Optical Audio Connections (Optional) INPUT OUTPUT IN OUT OPTICAL AUDIO DIGITAL AUDIO R L R Pr Pb Y VIDEO L AUDIO DVD/D-VHS DIGITAL AUDIO R L R Pr Pb Y VIDEO L AUDIO HDTV 120 VAC 60HZ 400W 120 VAC 60HZ 40W 000A73EA10A6 SABHWXKD N00186[...]

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    W atching TV 24 Y ou 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 video- on-demand and pay-per-view programs. • Arrows —Highlight a program in the schedule. ?[...]

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    W atching 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 [...]

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    Many local TV st ations 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 st ations however , once they begin broadcasting in digital, are offering HD content from their parent network [...]

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    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. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the[...]

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    Disclaimer Compliance Information Scientific-Atlanta, Inc. assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions that may appear in this guide. Scientific-Atlanta reserves the right to change this guide at any time without notice. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme a la no[...]