Summary of Contents for Scientific Atlanta Explorer 4250HD
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User’s Guide Explorer 4250HD Home Gateway...
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Notice to Installers The servicing instructions in this notice are for use by qualifi 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 qualifi ed to do so. Note to System Installer For this apparatus, the coaxial cable shield/ screen shall be grounded as close as practical...
Contents Important Safety Instructions ..........................2 Welcome to the Explorer 4250HD ........................4 Safety First ....................................4 Explorer 4250HD Home Gateway Serial Number ................4 Front Panel Features ..............................5 Back Panel Connectors ...............................6 Connecting the 4250HD .............................7 Connections for a HDTV and VCR ........................8 Connections for a Standard-Defi...
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read These Instructions • Requirements for the grounding electrodes (see the following antenna grounding diagram as recommended Keep These Instructions by NEC ANSI/NFPA 70) Heed All Warnings Follow All Instructions Power Source Warning A label on this product indicates the correct power source for this product.
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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 WARNING: Avoid electric shock and fire where the cord exits from the apparatus. hazard! Only use attachments/accessories specifi...
For more information about this product, visit our website: www.scientifi catlanta.com/products/consumers/new_cableboxes.htm Explorer 4250HD Home Gateway Serial Number To fi nd the serial number for your 4250HD, look on the back for a label that is similar to the example shown here.
Front Panel Features T11486 POWER Provides power to the 4250HD. A light in the LED display illuminates when the power is on Note: When not watching TV, turn off the 4250HD to help conserve energy VOL-, VOL+ Decreases and increases volume CH+, CH- Scrolls up and down through the channels SELECT...
Back Panel Connectors 1394 1394 9 10 T11487 Cable In Connects to the coaxial cable that delivers the signal from your cable service provider Cable Out Connects to a coaxial cable to send analog audio and video signals to a TV or VCR.
Connecting the 4250HD To connect your 4250HD to your entertainment devices, complete these steps. Determine if your TV is HD or SD and whether it is wide screen (16:9) or standard screen (4:3). See page 20 for more information. Make the connections for your TV and VCR as follows: •...
Connections for an HDTV and VCR To use the 4250HD with an HDTV, you must make one of the following connections to view the HD content. Refer to your TV and VCR user’s guides and the cabling diagrams in this guide for more detailed connection information.
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Connections for an HDTV and VCR, continued Optional Connections to a VCR (choose one) 4250HD Connections VCR Connections For VCRs that have a Video and Left and Right AUDIO IN audio connectors, you can use the Out 2 connectors (Video, Left, and Right) on the VIDEO 4250HD.
Connections for a Standard-Definition TV and VCR To use the 4250HD with an SDTV, you must make one of the following connections to view content. Some SDTVs may not have all these connections. Refer to your TV and VCR user’s guides and the cabling diagrams in this guide for more detailed information.
Performance Tips If the 4250HD 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 4250HD is plugged into a wall switch, verify the wall switch is in the ON position. Note: You should avoid plugging the 4250HD into an outlet that is controlled by a wall switch.
Watching TV 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. •...
Connection Diagrams Connecting the 4250HD to an HDTV With an HDMI Connector 4250HD WARNING: Electric shock hazard! Unplug all electronic devices 1394 1394 before connecting or d i s c o n n e c t i n g a n y device cables for the 4250HD.
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Connecting the 4250HD to an HDTV With a DVI Connector 4250HD WARNING: Electric shock hazard! Unplug all electronic devices 1394 1394 before connecting or d i s c o n n e c t i n g a n y device cables for the 4250HD.
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Connecting the 4250HD to an HDTV With Component Input (PrPbY/V) 4250HD WARNING: Electric shock hazard! Unplug all electronic devices 1394 1394 before connecting or d i s c o n n e c t i n g a n y device cables for the 4250HD.
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Connecting the 4250HD to a Home Theater System With Component Input (PrPbY/V) 4250HD WARNING: Electric shock hazard! Unplug all electronic devices 1394 1394 before connecting or d i s c o n n e c t i n g a n y device cables for the 4250HD.
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Connecting the 4250HD to a Stereo VCR, DVD Player, and HDTV (optional) 4250HD WARNING: Electric shock hazard! Unplug all electronic devices 1394 1394 before connecting or d i s c o n n e c t i n g a n y device cables for the 4250HD.
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Connecting the 4250HD in HD Mode to an SDTV With Component Input (PrPbY/V) 4250HD Set to HD Mode WARNING: Electric shock hazard! Unplug all electronic devices 1394 1394 before connecting or d i s c o n n e c t i n g a n y device cables for the 4250HD.
Frequently Asked Questions About HDTV and Digital TV What is Digital Television? Digital television (DTV) is a huge leap forward in television technology compared to analog television that has been widely available since the 1940s. DTV is delivered and displayed using digital encoding, similar to the way a PC operates.
Where Are the Connection Diagrams? The diagrams on pages 13 through 18 of this guide show examples of common ways to connect the 4250HD to your HDTV, DVD, and home theater receiver. However, these diagrams do not show every possible combination of devices.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio Explorer 4250HD Home Gateway frequency energy. If not installed and used in accordance with Model: Explorer 4250HD the instructions, it may cause harmful interference to radio Scientifi...
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