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Explorer 4250
Home Gateway
User's Installation Guide
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Safety Information ................................................................................. 2
Safety First ............................................................................................ 6
Explorer eClub ...................................................................................... 6
Explorer 4250 Home Gateway Serial Number ...................................... 6
What's On the Front Panel? .................................................................. 7
What's On the Back Panel? .................................................................. 8
Connecting the 4250 ............................................................................ 9
Connections for a Standard-Definition TV and VCR ............................ 10
Performance Tips ............................................................................... 11
Connection Diagrams ........................................................................ 12
Compliance Information ..................................................................... 15
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
In This Guide Safety Information ................. 2 Safety First .................... 6 Explorer eClub ..................6 Explorer 4250 Home Gateway Serial Number ........6 What’s On the Front Panel? ..............7 What’s On the Back Panel? ..............8 Connecting the 4250 ................9 Connections for a Standard-Definition TV and VCR ...... -
Page 2: In This Guide Safety Information
Notice for CATV Installers CATV Installers Notice If you are a CATV installer, read the information in the box below. U.S. Patents U.S. Patents List A patent notice is affixed to this product. In addition, the product may also be covered by one or more of the following patents: 4,636,852;... -
Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Heed Warnings Overloading Adhere to all warnings on the product and in the operating instructions. WARNING: Read, Retain, and Follow These Instructions Read all of the instructions before you operate this Avoid electric shock and fire hazard! Do not product. - Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS, continued Protecting This Product From Foreign Objects and Water or Moisture Providing Ventilation Damage This product has openings for ventilation that protect it from overheating. To ensure the reliability of this product, do the following: WARNING: • Do not block or cover these openings. •...
- Page 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS, continued Service Warnings Servicing This Product WARNING: Avoid electric shock! Opening or removing the cover may expose you to dangerous voltages. This product contains no user-serviceable parts. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Do not open the cover of this product. If you open the cover, your warranty will be void.
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Page 6: Safety First
To join and access the online Explorer eClub enter the model number shown on the front panel (4250). Explorer 4250 Home Gateway Serial Number If the 4250 requires troubleshooting in the future, your cable service provider may ask for the serial number. -
Page 7: What's On The Front Panel
What’s on the Front Panel? 1 Power Provides power to the 4250. A light in the LED area illuminates when the power is on Note: When not watching TV, turn off the 4250 to help conserve energy. 2 VOL-, VOL+ Decreases and increases volume 3 CH+, CH- Scrolls up and down through the channels... -
Page 8: What's On The Back Panel
What’s on the Back Panel? 1 Cable In Connect the coaxial cable that delivers the signal from your cable service provider. 2 Cable Out Connect a coaxial cable to Cable Out to send analog audio and video signals to a TV or VCR. These signals are standard-definition TV (SDTV) video and stereo audio. -
Page 9: Connecting The 4250
Connecting the 4250 To connect your 4250 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 4250. Refer to the Connection Diagrams section beginning on page 12. -
Page 10: Connections For A Standard-Definition Tv And Vcr
Connections for a Standard-Definition TV and VCR When using the 4250 with an SDTV, you must make one of the following connections to view content. Some SDTVs may not have all of these connections. In addition, you can make connec- tions to a VCR to archive recordings to a VCR tape. -
Page 11: Performance Tips
Performance Tips If the 4250 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 power to your TV is turned on. • If the 4250 is plugged into a wall switch, verify the wall switch is in the ON position. Note: You should avoid plugging the 4250 into an outlet that is controlled by a wall switch. -
Page 12: Connection Diagrams
Connection Diagrams Connecting the 4250 to a TV WARNING: Electric shock hazard! Unplug all electronic devices before connecting or discon- necting any device cables for the 4250. Connecting the 4250 to a TV Using Video Out and Audio Out WARNING: Electric shock hazard! Unplug all electronic devices before... - Page 13 Connecting the 4250 to a TV and VCR WARNING: Electric shock hazard! Unplug all electronic devices before connecting or discon- necting any device cables for the 4250. Connecting the 4250 to a TV and VCR Using Video Out and Audio Out WARNING: Electric shock hazard! Unplug all electronic...
- Page 14 Connecting the 4250 to a Home Theater Receiver and TV WARNING: Electric shock hazard! Unplug all electronic devices before connecting or discon- necting any device cables for the 4250.
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Page 15: Compliance Information
Compliance Information Canada EMI Regulation United States FCC Compliance This Class B digital apparatus complies with This equipment has been tested and found to comply Canadian ICES-003. with the applicable limits of Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable Cet appareil numérique de la class B est conforme à... - Page 16 United States: Scientific-Atlanta, Inc. 5030 Sugarloaf Parkway, Box 465447 Lawrenceville, GA 30042 © 2005 Scientific-Atlanta, Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in USA www.scientificatlanta.com October 2005 Part Number 4009374 Rev A...