Summary of Contents for Scientific Atlanta Explorer 3250HD
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Explorer 3250HD™ ® HDTV High Definition Television User’s Guide...
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Introduction Introduction Change the Way Congratulations on adding the Explorer 3250 High ® You Watch TV Definition Digital Interactive Set-Top (3250HD) to your television viewing experience! The 3250HD provides you the ability to view cable television programming for high-definition television (HDTV) as well as standard-definition television (SDTV).
The VOL+ and VOL- keys enable you to increase and decrease the volume. 13 Power The Power key is used to turn the Explorer 3250HD on and off. The light above of the Power key illuminates when the power is on.
Connect an optical cable to send a digital audio signal to a Out* surround-sound receiver or other digital audio device. This connector may not be available on all Explorer 3250HD models. 3 DVI* Connect to the DVI (Digital Video Interface) input port on your HDTV.
HDTV and SDTV Differences HDTV and SDTV Differences What Are the The widescreen HDTV is 1/3 wider than a standard TV. The widescreen HDTV aspect ratio is 16:9 (compared Differences to 4:3 for SDTV). HDTV uses a much finer screen Between resolution to create the TV picture—...
HDTV and SDTV Differences Connection Options There are several brands and models of HDTVs in the marketplace. The features and connectors are not the same on all brands and models. Therefore, you have several options for connecting your TV to entertainment devices.
Connecting Entertainment Devices Connecting Entertainment Devices How Do I Connect the When you are ready to connect the 3250HD and to choose the screen type for your TV, 3250HD to My TV follow these instructions. and Other Entertainment 1. Connect the 3250HD to your HDTV, VCR, and other entertainment devices as shown Devices? in the diagrams on the following pages.
Connecting Entertainment Devices How Do I Set Up To set up stereo sound, choose one of the following options: Stereo Sound? • Connect stereo audio cables from the AUDIO OUT LEFT and RIGHT connectors on the 3250HD to the AUDIO IN LEFT and RIGHT connectors on your HDTV. •...
Connecting Entertainment Devices Connect the 3250HD to a Typical HDTV Using YPbPr Cables and Audio Cables E xplorer 3250HD CAUTION AUDIO OUT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK 0003B4287797 DO NOT OPEN AVIS: SABDQXTL N0006246618 RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR OPTICAL CABLE CABLE IN...
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Connecting Entertainment Devices Connect the 3250HD to an HDTV and Stereo VCR WARNING: Electric shock hazard! Unplug all electronic devices before connecting or disconnecting any device cables to the 3250HD. Before you connect or turn on the 3250HD, read the HDTV and SDTV Differences section of this guide.
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Connecting Entertainment Devices Connect the 3250HD to a Home Theater Receiver, a Typical HDTV, and VCR WARNING: Electric shock hazard! Unplug all electronic devices before connecting or disconnecting any device cables to the 3250HD. Before you connect or turn on the 3250HD, read the HDTV and SDTV Differences section of this guide.
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Connecting Entertainment Devices Connect the 3250HD to a Standard Definition TV and DVD Player WARNING: Electric shock hazard! Unplug all electronic devices before connecting or disconnecting any device cables to the 3250HD. Before you connect or turn on the 3250HD, read the HDTV and SDTV Differences section of this guide.
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Watching TV Watching TV How Do I Access You can access cable services and programs by pressing the following keys on the remote control: Cable Services and Programs? • 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.
Watching TV Performance If the 3250HD does not perform as expected, the following tips may help. If you need further assistance, contact your Tips cable service provider. No Picture • Verify that the power to your TV is turned on. •...
Frequently Asked Questions About HDTV Frequently Asked Questions About HDTV Are Local TV Many local TV stations are transmitting digital signals. However, transmitting a digital signal does not mean Stations transmitting an HDTV signal. Some stations are using the Broadcasting new bandwidth to broadcast several standard-definition in HDTV? channels.
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