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- Page 1 User Guide Explorer 4250HD Home Gateway...
- Page 2 Notice to Installers The servicing instructions in this notice are for use by qualified 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 qualified to do so. Note to System Installer For this apparatus, the coaxial cable shield/ screen shall be grounded as close as practical...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
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-Definition TV and VCR .............. -
Page 4: 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 5 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 speci- Provide Ventilation and Select a Location fied by your service provider or the manufacturer.
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Page 6: Welcome To The Explorer 4250Hd
For more information about this product, visit our website: http://www.cisco.com/web/consumer/support/index.html Explorer 4250HD Home Gateway Serial Number To find the serial number for your 4250HD, look on the back for a label that is similar to the example shown here. The serial number begins with SA and is located in the lower left corner of the bar code. -
Page 7: Front Panel Features
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... -
Page 8: Back Panel Connectors
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. -
Page 9: Connecting The 4250Hd
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: •... -
Page 10: Connections For A Hdtv And Vcr
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. - Page 11 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.
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Page 12: Connections For A Standard-Definition Tv And Vcr
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. -
Page 13: Performance Tips
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. -
Page 14: Watching Tv
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. •... -
Page 15: Connection Diagrams
Connection Diagrams Connecting the 4250HD to an HDTV With an HDMI Connector 4250HD WARNING: Electric shock hazard! Unplug all electronic 1394 1394 devices before con- necting or disconnect- ing any device cables for the 4250HD. Cable Input Back of HDTV AUDIO IN AUDIO IN DVI/HDCP... - Page 16 Connecting the 4250HD to an HDTV With a DVI Connector 4250HD WARNING: Electric shock hazard! Unplug all electronic 1394 1394 devices before con- necting or disconnect- ing any device cables for the 4250HD. Cable Input Back of HDTV AUDIO IN AUDIO IN DVI/HDCP DVI/HDCP...
- Page 17 Connecting the 4250HD to an HDTV With Component Input (PrPbY/V) 4250HD WARNING: Electric shock hazard! Unplug all electronic 1394 1394 devices before con- necting or disconnect- ing any device cables for the 4250HD. Cable Back of Input Typical HDTV T11488...
- Page 18 Connecting the 4250HD to a Home Theater System With Component Input (PrPbY/V) 4250HD WARNING: Electric shock hazard! Unplug all electronic 1394 1394 devices before con- necting or disconnect- ing any device cables for the 4250HD. Cable Input INPUT 2 INPUT 1 AUDIO AUDIO MONITOR...
- Page 19 Connecting the 4250HD to a Stereo VCR, DVD Player, and HDTV (optional) 4250HD WARNING: Electric shock hazard! Unplug all electronic 1394 1394 devices before con- necting or disconnect- ing any device cables for the 4250HD. Back of DVD Player Cable AUDIO VIDEO Input...
- Page 20 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 1394 1394 devices before con- necting or disconnect- ing any device cables for the 4250HD. Cable Back of Input...
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Page 21: Frequently Asked Questions About Hdtv And Digital Tv
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. -
Page 22: Picture Formats
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. -
Page 23: Compliance Information
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 Scientific-Atlanta, Inc. - Page 24 Lawrenceville, GA 30042 www.cisco.com Cisco and the Cisco Logo are trademarks of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and other countries. A listing of Cisco’s trade- marks can be found at www.cisco.com/go/trademarks. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories.