Scientific Atlanta Explorer 4240C User Manual

Scientific Atlanta Explorer 4240C User Manual

Digital set-top with multi-stream cablecard interface
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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
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  • Page 1 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 -...
  • Page 3 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...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Important Safety Instructions ...v Welcome ... 1 Safety First ... 1 Identify Your Set-Top ... 1 What’s in the Carton? ... 2 Additional Equipment You Might Need ... 2 What’s on the Front Panel? ... 3 What’s on the Back Panel? ... 4 Connecting the Set-Top ...
  • Page 5: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read These Instructions Keep These Instructions Heed All Warnings 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 frequency indicated on the product label.
  • Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS, 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.
  • Page 7: Welcome

    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 instructions in this guide to install the 4240C or the 4250C and to access your program services.
  • Page 8: What's In The Carton

    POWER SETTINGS SETTINGS 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.
  • Page 9: What's On The Front Panel

    What’s on the Front Panel? CH + SELECT VOL - VOL + POWER CH - T12753 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...
  • Page 10: What's On The Back Panel

    What’s on the Back Panel? STB SN: SABNFSRVG eCM MAC: 001868C16907 CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN STB RF MAC: 001868C16906 AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR THIS DEVICE IS INTENDED TO BE ATTACHED TO A RECEIVER THAT IS NOT USED TO RECEIVE OVER-THE-AIR BROADCAST SIGNALS.
  • Page 11: Connecting The Set-Top

    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. Connect your SDTV to the set-top. See the Connection Diagrams section of this guide.
  • Page 12: Connections For A Standard-Deþ Nition Tv And Vcr

    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.
  • Page 13: View Television Programming

    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.
  • Page 14: Troubleshooting

    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. •...
  • Page 15: Frequently Asked Questions

    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.
  • Page 16: Connecting To A Tv Using Cable Out

    Connection Diagrams Connecting to a TV Using Cable Out Explorer Digital Set-top STB SN: SABNFSRVG eCM MAC: 001868C16907 CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN STB RF MAC: 001868C16906 AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR THIS DEVICE IS INTENDED TO BE ATTACHED TO A RECEIVER THAT IS NOT USED TO RECEIVE OVER-THE-AIR BROADCAST...
  • Page 17: Connecting To A Tv And Vcr Using Cable Out

    Connecting to a TV and VCR Using Cable Out Explorer Digital Set-top STB SN: SABNFSRVG eCM MAC: 001868C16907 CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 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.
  • Page 18: Connecting To A Home Theater Receiver And Tv

    Connecting to a Home Theater Receiver and TV Explorer Digital Set-top STB SN: SABNFSRVG eCM MAC: 001868C16907 CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 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.
  • Page 19: Index

    Index Outlet v, 4 Power input Back panel Burn-in of screen CableCARD 1, 4 Cables Cable Out, connector Compliance, FCC and Canadian EMI Back Cover Composite Connectors See also Front panel; Back panel required for SDTV 6, 11 Connecting the Set-Top to other devices; TV Using Cable Out TV Using Video Out and Audio Out TV and VCR...
  • Page 20: Fcc Compliance

    ScientiÞ c Atlanta, the ScientiÞ c Atlanta logo, and Explorer are registered trademarks of ScientiÞ c-Atlanta, Inc. 4240C and 4250C are trademarks of ScientiÞ c-Atlanta, Inc. Cisco, the Cisco logo, and Cisco Systems are trademarks or registered trademarks of Cisco Systems, Inc.

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