Scientific Atlanta Explorer 3250 Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 Connecting the ® Explorer 3250 Digital Home Communications Terminal...
  • Page 2 Notice for CATV Installers Notice for CATV Installers If you are a CATV installer, read the information in the box below. Note to CATV System Installer CAUTION (USA/Canada Only) RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 AVIS of the NEC (Section 54, Part I of the Canadian...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............4 Welcome! ......................6 Safety First ....................6 The Explorer eClub ..................6 Identify Your 3250 ..................6 What’s On the Front Panel? ................7 What’s On the Back Panel? ................8 Connecting the 3250 ..................9 Connections for a Standard-Definition TV and VCR ........
  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Heed Warnings Do not overload electrical outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or Adhere to all warnings on the product and in the operating electric shock. For products that require battery power or other instructions.
  • Page 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS, continued Protecting This Product From Foreign Objects and Outdoor Grounding System Water or Moisture Damage If this product connects to an outdoor antenna or cable system, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded (earthed). This provides some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges.
  • Page 6: Welcome

    Contact your cable service provider for information about these and other available services. Use the instructions in this guide to install the 3250, to become familiar with the buttons on the front panel, and to access your cable services. Then, sit back and enjoy Explorer 3250 DHCT experience! Safety First Before using the 3250, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS section of this guide.
  • Page 7: What's On The Front Panel

    What’s On the Front Panel? T11505 1 Power Turns the 3250 on and off 2 VOL + and VOL - Enables you to increase and decrease the volume 3 CH + and CH - Enables you to scroll up and down through the channels 4 Select Provides access to your on-screen selection 5 LED Display...
  • Page 8: What's On The Back Panel

    What’s On the Back Panel? 0003B4287797 SABDQXTL N0006246618 2 3 4 T11500 1 IR This connection is reserved for future use 2 S-Video Out Connect an S-Video cable to send an S-Video signal to your TV or VCR. This signal is standard definition but higher quality than other standard television connections 3 Digital Audio Connect an RCA cable to send a digital audio signal to a surround-sound...
  • Page 9: Connecting The 3250

    Connecting the 3250 To connect your 3250 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 3250. To connect your TV to the 3250, see the connection diagrams 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 3250 with an SDTV, you must make the following connections to view content. Check your TV’s user guide for connection instructions. Use one of the following connection combinations, but not both: •...
  • Page 11: Watch Tv

    Watch 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 12: Connecting The 3250 To A Standard Tv And Standard Vcr

    Connecting the 3250 to a Standard TV and Standard VCR Explorer 3250 DHCT Connect the 3250 to the VCR. 0003B4287797 SABDQXTL N0006246618 Cable Input IN FROM ANT. OUT TO TV WARNING: Standard TV Electric shock CABLE/ hazard! Unplug all Connect ANTENNA IN FROM ANT.
  • Page 13: Connecting The 3250 To A Stereo Tv And Stereo Vcr

    Connecting the 3250 to a Stereo TV and Stereo VCR Explorer 3250 DHCT Connect the 3250 to the 0003B4287797 SABDQXTL N0006246618 stereo TV. Cable Input LEFT VIDEO 2 AUDIO 2 CABLE/ ANTENNA RIGHT LEFT VIDEO 1 AUDIO 1 Stereo RIGHT...
  • Page 14: Connecting The 3250 To A Home Theater Receiver

    Connecting the 3250 to a Home Theater Receiver Explorer 3250 DHCT Connect the 3250 to the 0003B4287797 SABDQXTL N0006246618 Home Theater Receiver. Cable Input Home DIGITAL TV/CABLE VIDEO 1 COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR AUDIO Theater Receiver S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO...
  • Page 15: Compliance Information

    Explorer, Scientific-Atlanta, and the Scientific-Atlanta logo are registered trademarks of Scientific-Atlanta, Inc. Important: The information shown in the FCC 3250 is a trademark of Scientific Atlanta, Inc. All other Declaration of Conformity paragraph below is a trademarks shown are trademarks of their respective requirement of the FCC and is intended to supply you owners.
  • Page 16 © 2005 by Scientific-Atlanta, Inc. All rights reserved. Product and service availability subject to change without notice. Scientific-Atlanta, Inc., 5030 Sugarloaf Parkway, P.O. Box 465447, Lawrenceville, GA 30042 www.scientificatlanta.com February 2005 Printed in USA 4007203 Rev A...

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