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Performance Tips

If the 3250 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 3250 is plugged into a wall switch, verify the wall switch is in the ON position.

Note

: You should 

avoid

 plugging the 3250 into an outlet that is controlled by a wall switch.

Verify that all cables are properly connected.

If your system includes a VCR or stereo, verify that you have properly connected them to
the 3250.

Verify that your TV is connected to the proper TV input port.

Verify that the TV is set to the proper input channel.

No Color

Verify that the current TV program is broadcast in color.

Adjust the TV color controls.

No Sound

If your setup includes a stereo, verify that you have properly connected it to the 3250.

Verify that the volume is turned up.

Verify that the mute function is not engaged.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where are the connection diagrams?

The diagrams on the following pages show examples of typical connections for the 3250.

What cables do I need?

Some of the cables shown in the diagrams may not be included with the 3250. The required cables are
shown in the connection diagrams on the following pages.

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.

Arrows

–Highlight a program in the schedule.

Info

–Display a specific program description (either from the on-screen guide or while viewing

a program).

Select

–View a specific program in the guide.

  Watch TV

Summary of Contents for Explorer 3250

Page 1: ...1 Connecting the Digital Home Communications Terminal Explorer 3250TM ...

Page 2: ...5 4 888 799 4 890 319 4 922 532 4 965 534 5 012 510 5 029 207 5 045 816 5 053 883 5 058 160 5 142 690 5 146 526 5 214 390 5 225 902 5 225 925 5 237 610 5 239 540 5 241 610 5 255 086 5 257 403 5 267 071 5 270 809 5 271 041 5 272 752 5 282 028 5 285 497 5 287 351 5 309 514 5 319 709 5 341 425 5 347 388 5 347 389 5 361 156 5 367 571 5 379 141 5 379 145 5 381 481 5 390 337 5 400 401 5 406 558 5 418 78...

Page 3: ... Back Panel 8 Connecting the 3250 9 Connections for a Standard Definition TV and VCR 10 Watch TV 11 Performance Tips 11 Frequently Asked Questions 11 Connecting the 3250 to a Standard TV and Standard VCR 12 Connecting the 3250 to a Stereo TV and Stereo VCR 13 Connecting the 3250 to a Home Theater Receiver 14 Compliance Information 15 CONTENTS ...

Page 4: ...ings 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 th...

Page 5: ...esult 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 If this...

Page 6: ...ice provider may ask for this serial number Use the space provided here to record the serial number ____________________________________________ The Explorer 3250 Digital Home Communications Terminal 3250 can receive and display analog and digital signals as well as provide exceptional picture quality Through the 3250 you can access interactive services such as video on demand and pay per view pro...

Page 7: ...following Message Power 6 Guide Accesses on screen services such as the on screen guide video on demand or pay per view 7 Info Displays a description of the selected program This button is available from the on screen guide and while viewing a program 8 Exit Exits menus the on screen guide and program information 9 Settings Accesses the Settings menu 10 Smart Card Allows smart card access 11 USB P...

Page 8: ... Connect RCA cables to Audio Out to send analog audio signals left and right LEFT and RIGHT to a stereo receiver or TV with stereo outputs 6 Cable Out Connect a coaxial cable to Cable Out to send analog audio and video signals to a TV or VCR These signals are SDTV video and stereo audio 7 Cable In Connect the coaxial cable that delivers the signal from your cable service provider 8 RF BYPASS Conta...

Page 9: ...e ground earth your cable 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 3250 into a surge protector in order to reduce the risk of damage Do not turn on the 3250 or TV yet It may take several minutes for the 3250 to receive the latest software programming and serv...

Page 10: ...nection provides a video connection to standard definition TVs 3250 Connections SDTV Connections The Cable Out connection provides both a video and an audio connection to an SDTV S Video Audio Cable Out L R Required Connections to an SDTV The left and right audio outputs provide stereo sound when connected to a stereo receiver or a TV with stereo sound VIDEO IN Video The S Video Out connection pro...

Page 11: ...tereo verify that you have properly connected it to the 3250 Verify that the volume is turned up Verify that the mute function is not engaged Frequently Asked Questions Where are the connection diagrams The diagrams on the following pages show examples of typical connections for the 3250 What cables do I need Some of the cables shown in the diagrams may not be included with the 3250 The required c...

Page 12: ...XTL N0006246618 VCR IN FROM ANT OUT TO TV Standard TV VCR CABLE ANTENNA IN FROM ANT OUT TO TV T11501 Cable Input 1 Connect the 3250 to the VCR 2 Connect the VCR to the TV WARNING Electric shock hazard Unplug all electronic devices before connecting or disconnecting any device cables to the 3250 ...

Page 13: ...UDIO OUT VIDEO OUT R L AUDIO IN VIDEO IN RIGHT IN OUT LEFT AUDIO 1 IN OUT CABLE ANTENNA VIDEO 1 IN OUT RIGHT IN OUT LEFT AUDIO 2 IN OUT VIDEO 2 IN OUT Stereo VCR Stereo TV Stereo VCR R L AUDIO IN VIDEO IN R L AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT RF IN T11502 Cable Input Cable Input 1 Connect the 3250 to the stereo TV 2 Connect the 3250 to the stereo VCR 3 Connect the stereo TV to the stereo VCR WARNING Electric sh...

Page 14: ... 2 3 4 VIDEO L R AUDIO S VIDEO DVD S VIDEO VIDEO 1 S VIDEO OUT MONITOR VIDEO S VIDEO OUT IN OUT VIDEO L R AUDIO VIDEO OUT L R AUDIO OUT L R AUDIO IN 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 MONITOR S VIDEO OUT IN VIDEO OUT L R AUDIO OUT VIDEO L R AUDIO IN VIDEO L ...

Page 15: ...s 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 3250 Digital Home Communications Terminal Model 3250 Manufactured by Scientific Atlan...

Page 16: ...l 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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