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Compliance Information

United States FCC Compliance

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with 

the applicable limits of Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These 

limits are designed to provide reasonable protection 

against harmful interference in a residential installation. 

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio 

frequency energy and, if not installed and used in 

accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful 

interference to radio or TV reception, which can be 

determined by turning the equipment off and on. The user 

is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or 

more of the following measures:

•  Increase the separation between the equipment and 

receiver

•  Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit 

different from that to which the receiver is connected

•  Consult your cable company or an experienced 

radio/TV technician for help

Any changes or modi

fi

 cations not expressly approved 

by 

&LVFR

 could void the user’s authority to

RSHUDWH

 

the equipment.

Important:

 The information shown in the FCC 

Declaration of Conformity paragraph below is a 

requirement of the FCC and is intended to supply you 

with information regarding the FCC approval of this 

device. 

The phone numbers listed are for FCC-related 

questions only and not intended for questions regarding 

the connection or operation for this device. Please 

contact your cable service provider for any questions you 

may have regarding the operation or installation of this 
device.

FCC Declaration of Conformity

This device complies with 

Part 15 of the FCC Rules

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and 

2) this device must accept any interference received, 

including interference that may cause undesired 

operation.

EXPLORER

®

 3240HD™

Digital Home Communications Terminal:

Model 3240HD

Manufactured by: 

&LVFR6\VWHPV

, Inc.; 

5030 Sugarloaf Parkway;

Lawrenceville, Georgia 30044; USA

Telephone 

Canada EMI Regulation

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian 

ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la class B est conforme à la 

norme NMB-003 du Canada.

Software and Firmware Use

Cisco Systems

, Inc. owns copyrights to the software 

included in your set-top and furnishes the software to 

your cable service provider under a license agreement. 

You may only use or copy this software in accordance 

with the terms of your cable service provider.

Cisco Systems

, Inc. owns copyrights to the 

fi

 rmware 

in this equipment. You may only use the 

fi

 rmware in the 

equipment in which it is provided. Any reproduction or 

distribution of this 

fi

 rmware, or any portion of it, without 

the express written consent of 

Cisco Systems

, Inc. is 

prohibited.

Disclaimer

Cisco Systems

, Inc. assumes no responsibility for 

errors or omissions that may appear in this guide. 

Cisco Systems 

reserves the right to change this guide 

at any time without notice.

Summary of Contents for Explorer 3240HD

Page 1: ...1 EXPLORER 3240HD POWER BYPASS SETTINGS EXIT GUIDE INFO CH CH VOL VOL User Guide Connecting the Explorer 3240HD Digital Only Set Top ...

Page 2: ...2 CATV Installers Notice If you are a CATV installer read the information in the box below Notice for CATV Installers ...

Page 3: ...V and Stereo VCR 14 Connecting to a Home Theater Receiver HDTV and Stereo VCR 15 Connecting to an HDTV and a DVD Player 16 Connecting to an HDTV Using YPbPr Cables and Audio Cables Loop Through Model 17 Connecting to an HDTV Using a DVI Cable and Audio Cables 18 Connecting to an HDTV and a Stereo VCR Loop Through Model 19 Connecting to a Home Theater Receiver HDTV and Stereo VCR Loop Through Model...

Page 4: ...gs Avoid electric shock Comply with all warnings and cautions in the operating instructions as well as those that are affixed to this product Power Warnings Providing a Power Source 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 If you are uncertain of the ...

Page 5: ...result in electric shock or fire Do not expose this product to rain or moisture Do not place objects filled with liquid such as vases on this product Checking Product Safety WARNING Avoid electric shock Opening or removing the cover may expose you to dangerous voltages This product contains no user serviceable parts Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Outdoor Grounding System f this...

Page 6: ...er 3240HD Set Top experience For more information about this product visit our website http www cisco com web consumer support index html 0003B4287797 SABDQXTL N0006246618 Serial Number T11185 Welcome Safety First Before using the 3240HD read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS section of this guide To find the serial number for your 3240HD look on the back panel for a label that is similar to the e...

Page 7: ...Bypass Illuminates when the optional bypass feature is on Note The Bypass feature does not apply to the 3240HD loop through model 7 USB Port Connects to external equipment such as a keyboard 8 Exit Exits menus on screen guide and program information 9 Settings Provides access to the Settings menu 10 Smart Card Slot Allows smart card access 11 Select Provides access to your on screen selection 12 C...

Page 8: ...nother This connection is not available on the 3240HD loop through model 11 Cable In Receives the signal from your cable service provider 10 Audio Out Sends analog audio signals left and right to a stereo receiver or an HDTV 9 Cable Out Sends mono analog audio and SDTV video signals to a TV or VCR This connection is not available on the 3240HD loop through model 8 Video Audio Out Sends SDTV analog...

Page 9: ...er 10 Audio Out Sends analog audio signals left and right to a stereo receiver or an HDTV 9 Digital Audio Out Sends a digital audio signal to a surround sound receiver or other digital audio device 8 Video Audio Out Sends SDTV analog video and audio signals to a standard TV or VCR 7 YPbPr In Receives component signals from a DVD D VHS or HD video device 6 Audio Input Receives audio signals from a ...

Page 10: ...e product to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges To avoid these voltage surges that can be caused by lightning storms and power outages plug the 3240HD into a surge protector in order to reduce the risk of damage Do not turn on the 3240HD or TV yet It may take several minutes for the 3240HD to receive the latest software programming and service information Wa...

Page 11: ...n to standard definition TVs The left and right audio outputs provide stereo sound when connected to a stereo receiver or a TV with stereo sound 3240HD Connections SDTV Connections The Cable Out connection provides both a video and audio connection to an SDTV S Video Cable Out L R Required Connections to an SDTV Video The S Video Out connection provides the optimal video connection to SDTVs The le...

Page 12: ...u have properly connected it to the 3240HD Verify that the volume is turned up Verify that the mute function is not engaged Where are the connection diagrams The diagrams on the following pages show examples of typical connections for the 3240HD What cables do I need Some of the cables shown in the diagrams may not be included with the 3240HD The required cables are shown in the connection diagram...

Page 13: ...0 VAC 60HZ 400W 120 VAC 60HZ 400W VIDEO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT OPTICAL HDTV 0003B4287797 SABDQXTL N0006246618 Back of HDTV DVI HDCP IN AUDIO CENTER CHANNEL IN AUDIO IN DVI HDCP ANT 75Ω IN OUT L R ANT 1 HD 2 Y OUT ANT 2 PB PR L R AUDIO VIDEO L MONO R L MONO R VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 AUDIO IN ON OFF IN HD 1 S VIDEO VIDEO Y PB PR L R AUDIO AUDIO Explorer 3240HD DHCT 1 Connect the YPrPb on the 3240HD...

Page 14: ...Z 400W 120 VAC 60HZ 400W VIDEO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT OPTICAL HDTV 0003B4287797 SABDQXTL N0006246618 Back of Stereo VCR RF OUT RF IN R L AUDIO IN VIDEO IN R L AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT Back of HDTV DVI HDCP IN AUDIO CENTER CHANNEL IN AUDIO IN DVI HDCP ANT 75Ω IN OUT L R ANT 1 HD 2 Y OUT ANT 2 PB PR L R AUDIO VIDEO L MONO R L MONO R VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 AUDIO IN ON OFF IN HD 1 S VIDEO VIDEO Y PB PR L...

Page 15: ...1 HD 2 Y OUT ANT 2 PB PR L R AUDIO VIDEO L MONO R L MONO R VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 AUDIO IN IN HD 1 S VIDEO VIDEO Y PB PR L R AUDIO AUDIO 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 VIDEO L R AUDIO S VIDEO VIDEO 1 S VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT MONITOR VIDEO L R AUDIO S VIDEO OUT IN OUT IN AUDIO CENTER CHANNEL IN ON OFF T11784 Cable...

Page 16: ... VAC 60HZ 400W VIDEO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT OPTICAL HDTV 0003B4287797 SABDQXTL N0006246618 Back of DVD Player Cable Input Back of HDTV DVI HDCP IN AUDIO CENTER CHANNEL IN AUDIO IN DVI HDCP ANT 75Ω IN OUT L R ANT 1 HD 2 Y OUT ANT 2 PB PR L R AUDIO VIDEO L MONO R L MONO R VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 AUDIO IN ON OFF IN HD 1 S VIDEO VIDEO Y PB PR L R AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO OUT L R VIDEO OUT DIGITAL OUT COAXIA...

Page 17: ...T L R ANT 1 HD 2 Y OUT ANT 2 PB PR L R AUDIO VIDEO L MONO R L MONO R VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 AUDIO IN ON OFF IN HD 1 S VIDEO VIDEO Y PB PR L R AUDIO AUDIO T11786 Cable Input Explorer 3240HD DHCT Loop Through Model 1 Connect the VIDEO OUT on the 3240HD to the VIDEO IN on the HDTV 2 Connect the AUDIO OUTPUT on the 3240HD to the AUDIO IN on the HDTV 3 Connect the YPbPr OUTPUT on the 3240HD to the YPbPr IN on...

Page 18: ...IN AUDIO IN DVI HDCP ANT 75Ω IN OUT L R ANT 1 HD 2 Y OUT ANT 2 PB PR L R AUDIO VIDEO L MONO R L MONO R VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 AUDIO IN ON OFF IN HD 1 S VIDEO VIDEO Y PB PR L R AUDIO AUDIO T11787 Cable Input Explorer 3240HD DHCT Loop Through Model 1 Connect the DVI on the 3240HD to the DVI HDCP IN on the HDTV 2 Connect the AUDIO OUTPUT on the 3240HD to the AUDIO IN DVI HDCP on the HDTV WARNING Electric sh...

Page 19: ...OUT L R ANT 1 HD 2 Y OUT ANT 2 PB PR L R AUDIO VIDEO L MONO R L MONO R VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 AUDIO IN ON OFF IN HD 1 S VIDEO VIDEO Y PB PR L R AUDIO AUDIO T11788 Back of Stereo VCR RF OUT RF IN R L AUDIO IN VIDEO IN R L AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT Explorer 3240HD DHCT Loop Through Model 1 Connect the 3240HD to the HDTV 2 Connect the HDTV to the Stereo VCR 3 Connect the Stereo VCR to the 3240HD WARNING Electric ...

Page 20: ...1 VIDEO 2 AUDIO IN ON OFF IN HD 1 S VIDEO VIDEO Y PB PR L R AUDIO AUDIO 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 VIDEO L R AUDIO S VIDEO VIDEO 1 S VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT MONITOR VIDEO L R AUDIO S VIDEO OUT IN OUT IN Please refer to your Home Theater Receiver s owner s manual for more detailed information Cable Input...

Page 21: ...R VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 AUDIO IN ON OFF IN HD 1 S VIDEO VIDEO Y PB PR L R AUDIO AUDIO T11790 Back of DVD Player AUDIO OUT L R VIDEO OUT DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL S VIDEO OUT OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT PROGRESSIVE SCAN Pb Pr Y Cable Input Explorer 3240HD DHCT Loop Through Model Note This connection option allows you to use the HDTV remote control to switch between the 3240HD and DVD player 1 Conne...

Page 22: ...T L R VIDEO OUT Pb Pr Y Back of HDTV DVI HDCP IN AUDIO CENTER CHANNEL IN AUDIO IN DVI HDCP ANT 75Ω IN OUT L R ANT 1 HD 2 Y OUT ANT 2 PB PR L R AUDIO VIDEO L MONO R L MONO R VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 AUDIO IN ON OFF IN HD 1 S VIDEO VIDEO Y PB PR L R AUDIO AUDIO Cable Input Explorer 3240HD DHCT Loop Through Model 1 Connect the 3240HD to the D VHS player 2 Connect the HDTV to the 3240HD WARNING Electric shock ...

Page 23: ...this device Please contact your cable service provider for any questions you may have regarding the operation or installation of this device FCC Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interferen...

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