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Contact your cable service provider for more information

14 AC Power  

  Input 

Connect the power cord to deliver power to the set-top. 

13  AC  Switched  

 

Outlet

 

Connect the AC power cord from another device, such as a  

TV.

12 RF Bypass*

Connect an optional RF Bypass module to the set-top. This 

module allows viewing one channel while recording another.

11 Cable In

Connect the coaxial cable that delivers the signal from your 

cable service provider. 

10 Audio Out

Connect RCA cables to Audio Out to send analog audio signals 

(left and right) to a stereo receiver or a TV with stereo outputs.

9  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 with mono audio.

8  Video & 

  Audio Out*

Connect an RCA cable to Video Out and Left/Right Audio  

Out to send analog video and audio signals to a standard  

TV or VCR. This signal is SDTV. 

7  Digital Audio  

  Out

Connect an RCA cable to send a digital audio signal to a  

surround-sound receiver or other digital audio device.

6  YPbPr Out 

Connect the HDTV (Y, Pb, Pr) component output ports to  

the HDTV input on your HDTV. You must use these ports to 

provide HDTV signals to your HDTV.

5  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 SDTV connections.

3  DVI*

Connect to the DVI (Digital Video Interface) input port on your 

HDTV. This port provides digital video signals to the HDTV.

2  Optical Audio  

  Out*

Connect an optical cable to send a digital audio signal to a  

surround-sound receiver or other digital audio device. This  

connector may not be available on all Explorer 3250HD models.

1  1394*

Connect to optional 1394-equipped (FireWire) devices. This 

connector is reserved for future use and may not be available 

on all Explorer 3250HD models.

Back Panel Overview 

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 OTHER FASHION MAY CAUSE
HARMFUL INTERFERENCE TO RADIO 
COMMUNICATIONS AND IS IN VIOLATION
OF THE FCC RULES, PART 15.

S-VIDEO

 OUT

AVIS:

 RISQUE DE CHOC

ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CABLE IN

BYPASS

CABLE

OUT

IR

DVI

1394

1394

AUDIO OUT

R

L

Pr

Pb

Y

120 VAC

60HZ 400W

120 VAC
60HZ 400W

VIDEO

OUT

DIGITAL

AUDIO

OUT

AUDIO 

OUT

OPTICAL

HDTV

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Back Panel Overview 

4  IR Port*

Connect the IR Blaster cable to use with the optional VCR  

Commander™ service.

Summary of Contents for Explorer 3250HD

Page 1: ...1 Explorer 3250HD HDTV High Definition Television User s Guide...

Page 2: ...ces Then watch TV and enjoy the fea tures of the 3250HD Congratulations on adding the Explorer 3250 High De nition Digital Interactive Set Top 3250HD to your television viewing experience The 3250HD p...

Page 3: ...description of the selected program This key is available from the on screen guide and while viewing a program 5 Bypass The Bypass indicator illuminates when the optional bypass feature is on 6 USB P...

Page 4: ...S Video Out Connect an S Video cable to send an S Video signal to your TV or VCR This signal is standard de nition but higher quality than other SDTV connections 3 DVI Connect to the DVI Digital Video...

Page 5: ...0i or 480p signal Not all HDTV monitors support both 720p and 1080i HDTV signals For instance some plasma screens only support 720p What Are Screen Resolutions For this reason the 3250HD needs to know...

Page 6: ...o sound from the 3250HD Note S Video Video and co axial cables deliver SDTV programming They do not deliver HDTV programming Most HDTVs have YPbPr connectors for component video inputs Pb Pr Y DVI Som...

Page 7: ...ble coming from the wall 3 Plug the 3250HD and the TV into an AC power source 4 Do not turn on the 3250HD or HDTV yet 5 Wait until you see one of the following displays on the front of the 3250HD Curr...

Page 8: ...nsult the user s guides that came with your other electronic devices for further information Connection Diagrams To set up stereo sound choose one of the following options Connect stereo audio cables...

Page 9: ...ECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CABLE IN BYPASS CABLE OUT IR DVI 1394 1394 AUDIO OUT R L Pr Pb Y 120 VAC 60HZ 400W 120 VAC 60HZ 400W VIDEO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT AUDIO...

Page 10: ...t a surge protector to your cable equipment and electronic devices Power Surge Protection WARNING Electric shock hazard Unplug all electronic devices before connecting or disconnecting any device cabl...

Page 11: ...o your cable equipment and electronic devices Power Surge Protection WARNING Electric shock hazard Unplug all electronic devices before connecting or disconnecting any device cables to the 3250HD Befo...

Page 12: ...u connect a surge protector to your cable equipment and electronic devices Power Surge Protection Electric shock hazard Unplug all electronic devices before connecting or disconnecting any device cabl...

Page 13: ...gram description either from the on screen guide or while viewing a program Select View a speci c program in the guide Watching TV Avoid Screen Burn In Images such as letterbox bars or side bars brigh...

Page 14: ...turned on If plugged into a wall switch verify the switch is in the ON position Verify that all cables are properly connected If your enteratainment system includes a VCR and or stereo verify that yo...

Page 15: ...le CBS ABC NBC Fox WB UPN PBS Are Local TV Stations Broadcasting in HDTV Why Are Some HDTVs 4 3 Aspect Ratio and Others 16 9 The aspect ratios differ because the television industry manufactures both...

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