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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 connections to a VCR to archive 
recordings to a VCR tape. Refer to your TV and VCR user’s guide and the cabling diagrams in this guide for 
more information. 

Note:

 The labeling on your 4250 may vary from the labels shown in the following table.

Required Connections to an SDTV (choose one)

S-

Video

The S-Video out connection provides 
optimal video to an SDTV. The left and 
right audio outputs provide stereo sound. 

VC

R

The Cable Out connection provides the 
video and stereo audio connection to the 
VCR. 

See page 11

 for an example.

For VCRs that have Video and Left and Right 
audio connectors, you can use the OUT 2 
connectors (Video, Left, and Right) on the 
4250. These connections generally provide 
a higher-quality signal than the standard 
Cable Out connection. 

See page 11

 for an 

example.

Ster

eo V

C

R

The Cable Out connection provides both a 
video and a stereo audio connection to an 
SDTV.  

See page 10

 for an example.

Cable Out

The Video Out connection provides video 
to an SDTV. The left and right audio outputs 
provide stereo sound. These connections 
generally provide a higher-quality signal 
than the standard Cable Out connection. 

See page 10

 for an example.

Video

Optional Connections

4250 Connections

4250 Connections

SDTV Connections

VCR Connections

VIDEO

OUT

L

R

CABLE

OUT

CABLE/

ANTENNA

VIDEO

IN

AUDIO 1

IN

L

R

L

R

S-VIDEO

OUT

S-VIDEO

IN

AUDIO 1

IN

L

R

CABLE

OUT

CABLE/

ANTENNA

VIDEO

OUT

L

R

AUDIO

IN

L

R

VIDEO

IN

Summary of Contents for Explorer 4250

Page 1: ...Explorer 4250 Home Gateway User Guide ...

Page 2: ... of the NEC or Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 which provides guidelines for proper grounding of the coaxial cable shield CAUTION To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove cover or back No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified service personnel This symbol is intended to alert you of the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the lit...

Page 3: ...orer 4250 Home Gateway Serial Number 4 Front Panel 5 Back Panel 6 Connecting the 4250 7 Connections for a Standard Definition TV and VCR 8 Performance Tips 9 Automatic Software Updates 9 Frequently Asked Questions 9 Connection Diagrams 10 Compliance Information 13 ...

Page 4: ...ocation of the antenna discharge unit Connection to grounding electrodes Requirements for the grounding electrodes see the following antenna grounding diagram as recommended by NEC ANSI NFPA 70 Antenna Lead In Wire T15378 Ground Clamps Electric Service Equipment NEC National Electrical Code 1990 National Fire Protection Association TO CATV INSTALLER This reminder is provided to call the CATV syste...

Page 5: ...rosol cleaner Do not use a magnetic static cleaning device dust remover to clean this product WARNING Avoid electric shock and fire hazard Never push objects through the openings in this product Foreign objects can cause electrical shorts that can result in electric shock or fire Accessories Warning WARNING Avoid electric shock and fire hazard Onlyuseattachments accessoriesspecified by your servic...

Page 6: ...50 For more information about this product visit our website http www cisco com web consumer support index html Explorer 4250 Home Gateway Serial Number If the 4250 requires troubleshooting in the future your cable service provider may ask for the serial number The serial number is on the back panel it begins with SA and is located in the lower left corner of the bar code Use the space provided he...

Page 7: ...trol 6 LED Display Displays the selected channel number and time of day The LED also displays the following Message Power 7 GUIDE Accesses on screen services such as the on screen guide video on demand or pay per view 8 INFO Displays a description of the selected program Available from the on screen guide and while viewing a program 9 EXIT Exits menus on screen guide and program information 10 SET...

Page 8: ...nition but higher quality than other SDTV connections 7 IR Port Connects to optional VCR Commander service May not be available on all 4250 models 8 USB Port Connects to external equipment such as a keyboard May not be available on all 4250 models 9 AC Outlet Connects the AC power cord from another device such as a TV 10 AC Power Input Connects the 4250 to an AC electrical outlet using the cord pr...

Page 9: ...cable service provider 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 10 Plug the 4250 and the TV into an AC power source Important To protect the set top from power surge damage ground earth your cable product to pr...

Page 10: ...e VCR See page 11 for an example For VCRs that have Video and Left and Right audio connectors you can use the OUT 2 connectors Video Left and Right on the 4250 These connections generally provide a higher quality signal than the standard Cable Out connection See page 11 for an example Stereo VCR The Cable Out connection provides both a video and a stereo audio connection to an SDTV See page 10 for...

Page 11: ...at the volume is turned up Verify that the mute function is not engaged Check your secondary audio programming SAP settings Automatic Software Updates The TV screen may display a message that indicates the 4250 is automatically updating its software Should this occur wait for the time to appear on the front panel of your 4250 before continuing When the time appears the update is complete Frequentl...

Page 12: ...OLATIONOF THE FCC RULES PART 15 LISTED 14H1 CABLE EQUIP CABLE IN S VIDEO OUT CATV CONVERTER MADE IN MEXICO VIDEO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT L R CABLE OUT T15622 TV RIGHT IN OUT LEFT AUDIO IN OUT CABLE ANTENNA VIDEO IN OUT USB 120 VAC 60HZ 400W 120 VAC 60HZ 40W Explorer 4250 IR THIS DEVICE IS INTENDED TO BE ATTACHED TO A RECEIVER THAT IS NOT USED TO RECEIVE OVER THE AIR BROADCAST SIGNALS CONNECTION OF T...

Page 13: ...OUT CATV CONVERTER MADE IN MEXICO VIDEO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT L R CABLE OUT T15623 IN FROM ANT RIGHT IN OUT LEFT AUDIO IN OUT CABLE ANTENNA VIDEO IN OUT OUT TO TV USB 120 VAC 60HZ 400W 120 VAC 60HZ 40W Explorer 4250 Cable Input VCR TV Explorer 4250 IR THIS DEVICE IS INTENDED TO BE ATTACHED TO A RECEIVER THAT IS NOT USED TO RECEIVE OVER THE AIR BROADCAST SIGNALS CONNECTION OF THIS DEVICE IN ANY OTH...

Page 14: ...ONS AND IS IN VIOLATIONOF THE FCC RULES PART 15 LISTED 14H1 CABLE EQUIP CABLE IN S VIDEO OUT CATV CONVERTER MADE IN MEXICO VIDEO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT L R CABLE OUT USB 120 VAC 60HZ 400W 120 VAC 60HZ 40W Explorer 4250 Home Theater Receiver VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO 1 Y PB PR 2 Y PB PR Y PB PR L R AUDIO S VIDEO DIGITAL AUDIO TV CABLE 1 2 3 4 VIDEO L R AUDIO S VIDEO DVD S VIDEO VIDEO 1 S VIDEO OUT VIDEO...

Page 15: ...vice provider for any questions you may have regarding the operation or installation of this device Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 the device may not cause harmful interference and 2 the device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Explorer 4250...

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