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Usage Warnings

Providing Ventilation

This product has openings for ventilation that protect it from 
overheating. To ensure the reliability of this product, do the 
following:
·  Do not block or cover these openings.

·  Do not place entertainment devices (such as VCRs or DVDs), 

lamps, books, vases with liquids, or other objects on top of this 
product.

·  Do not place this product in any of the following locations:

  -  On a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface

  -  Near heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves,  

  or other products (including ampli

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 ers) that produce heat

  -  In an enclosure, such as a bookcase or rack, unless the   

  installation provides proper ventilation

Selecting a Proper Location

Place this product in a location that is close enough to an 
electrical outlet and where the power cord is easily accessible to 
be disconnected from the wall outlet or from the rear panel of the 
product. 

Important

: The power cord is the mains power supply disconnect 

device.
Place this product on a stable surface. The surface must support 
the size and weight of this product.

Cleaning This Product

Before cleaning this product, unplug it from the electrical outlet. 
Use a damp cloth to clean this product. Do not use a liquid 
cleaner or an aerosol cleaner. Do not use a magnetic/static 
cleaning device (dust remover) to clean this product.

  

WARNING

: Avoid electric shock! Unplug this product 

before cleaning.

  

Preventing Power Cord Damage

Arrange all power cords so that people or pets cannot walk on 
the cords. Do not place objects on the cords. Do not lean objects 
against the cords. Placing objects on or leaning objects against 
cords can damage the cords. Give particular attention to cords 
at the point at which the cord connects to plugs, at the electrical 
outlets, and where the cords exit the product.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Heed Warnings

Read, Retain, and Follow
These Instructions

Read all of the instructions before you operate this product. 
Follow all operating instructions that accompany this product. 
Retain the instructions for future use. Give particular attention to 
all safety precautions. 

Comply With Warnings

Avoid electric shock. Comply with all warnings and cautions in 
the operating instructions, as well as those that are af

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 xed 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 type of power supply to your home or 
business, consult your cable service provider or your local power 
company.

Grounding This Product (USA/Canada Only)

If this product is equipped with either a three-prong (grounding 
pin) safety plug or a two-prong (polarized) safety plug, follow these 
safety guidelines to properly ground this product:
•  For a 3-prong plug (one prong on this plug is a protective    

grounding pin), insert the plug into a grounded mains, 3-prong  
outlet.

 

Note

: This plug 

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 ts only one way. If you are unable to insert  

this plug fully into the outlet, contact your electrician to  

 

replace your obsolete outlet.

•  For a 2-prong plug (a polarized plug with one wide blade and  

one narrow blade), insert the plug into a polarized mains, 
2-prong outlet in which one socket is wider than the other.

 Note

: If you are unable to insert this plug fully into the outlet, 

try reversing the plug. If the plug still fails to 

fi

 t, contact an 

electrician to replace your obsolete outlet.

Adhere to all warnings on the product and in the operating 
instructions.

   WARNING:  To avoid electric shock and 

fi

 re 

hazard, match the plug and outlet connections 
carefully, then fully insert. If the plug and outlet do not 
match, or you cannot fully insert the plug, contact an 
electrician to update your power outlets

Do not overload electrical outlets, extension cords, or integral 
convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of 

fi

 re or 

electric shock. For products that require battery power or other 
sources to operate, refer to the operating instructions for that 
product.

     

 

 

Overloading

  

  

WARNING

:  Avoid electric shock and 

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 re hazard! Do not 

overload mains AC outlets and extension cords. For products 
that require battery power or other power sources to operate 
them, refer to the operating instructions for those products.

  WARNING: Avoid personal injury and damage 

to this product! An unstable surface may cause this 
product to fall.

 

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...

Page 24: ...he U S and other countries A listing of Cisco s trademarks can be found at www cisco com go trademarks Third party trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective owners The use of the word partner does not imply a partnership relationship between Cisco and any other company 1009R 2005 2011 2012 Cisco and or its affiliates All rights reserved September 2012 Printed in USA Part Number 78 ...

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