Scientific-atlanta 3250HD User Manual

1Explorer® 3250HD™Digital Interactive Set-TopUser’s GuideIn This GuideSafety Information ...2Introduction...

10How Do I Choosethe Screen Type?1. Turn on the TV.2. Turn off the 3250HD.3. Press the INFO and GUIDE buttons on the front of the 3250HDsimultaneously

11Connecting Entertainment DevicesCablesSome of the cables shown in the diagrams may not be included with the3250HD. If you need additional cables, yo

12Typical HDTV Using YPbPr Cables and Audio CablesConnecting the 3250HDT11370THIS DEVICE IS INTENDED TO BE ATTACHEDTO A RECEIVER THAT IS NOT USED TORE

13HDTV and Stereo VCRConnecting the 3250HDT11000THIS DEVICE IS INTENDED TO BE ATTACHEDTO A RECEIVER THAT IS NOT USED TORECEIVE OVER-THE-AIR BROADCASTS

14Home Theater Receiver, a Typical HDTV, and a Stereo VCRConnecting the 3250HDTHIS DEVICE IS INTENDED TO BE ATTACHEDTO A RECEIVER THAT IS NOT USED TOR

15Typical HDTV and DVD Player Connecting the 3250HDWARNING:Electric shockhazard! Unplug allelectronic devicesbefore connectingor disconnectingany dev

16Typical HDTV Using YPbPr Cables and Audio CablesConnecting the 3250HD Loop-Through ModelINPUT OUTPUTINOUTOPTICALAUDIODIGITAL AUDIORLRPrPbYVIDEOLAUDI

17Typical HDTV Using a DVI Cable and Audio CablesConnecting the 3250HD Loop-Through ModelINPUT OUTPUTINOUTOPTICALAUDIODIGITAL AUDIORLRPrPbYVIDEOLAUDIO

18Typical HDTV and a Stereo VCRConnecting the 3250HD Loop-Through ModelINPUT OUTPUTINOUTOPTICALAUDIODIGITAL AUDIORLRPrPbYVIDEOLAUDIO DVD/D-VHSDIGITAL

19Home Theater Receiver, a Typical HDTV, and a Stereo VCRConnecting the 3250HD Loop-Through ModelWARNING:Electric shockhazard! Unplug allelectronic de

2Read and Retain These Instructions• Read all of the instructions before you operatethis set-top. Give particular attention to allsafety precautions.

20Typical HDTV and a DVD Player (Option 1)Connecting the 3250HD Loop-Through ModelINPUT OUTPUTINOUTOPTICALAUDIODIGITAL AUDIORLRPrPbYVIDEOLAUDIO DVD/D-

21Typical HDTV and a DVD Player (Option 2)Connecting the 3250HD Loop-Through ModelINPUT OUTPUTINOUTOPTICALAUDIODIGITAL AUDIORLRPrPbYVIDEOLAUDIO DVD/D-

22Connecting the 3250HD Loop-Through ModelD-VHS Player (Optional)INPUT OUTPUTINOUTOPTICALAUDIODIGITAL AUDIORLRPrPbYVIDEOLAUDIO DVD/D-VHSDIGITAL AUDIO

23 Connecting the 3250HD Loop-Through ModelHome Theater Receiver, A Typical HDTV, and a DVD PlayerUsing Digital Optical Audio Connections (Optional)I

Watching TV24You can access cable services and programs by pressing the followingkeys on the remote control:• Guide—The on-screen guide displays sched

Watching TVChange PictureModes on the TVThe 3250HD offers various picture formats, allowing it to output the picture ineither fixed, pass-through, u

Many local TV stations are transmitting digital signals. However,transmitting a digital signal does not mean transmitting an HDTV signal.Some stations

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the applicablelimits of Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to providereasonab

DisclaimerCompliance InformationScientific-Atlanta, Inc. assumes no responsibility for errors or omissionsthat may appear in this guide. Scientific-At

3Object and Liquid EntryNever push objects of any kind into this productthrough openings as they may touch dangerousvoltage points or short out parts

4IntroductionIdentify Your3250HDChange the WayYou Watch TVSafety FirstThe ExplorereClubUse the space provided here torecord the 3250HD serial number :

5Front Panel OverviewFront Panel Overview (Standard and Loop-Through Models)* Contact your cable service provider for more information on the availabi

6* Contact your cable service provider for more information on the availability of these features.14 AC PowerInputConnect the power cord to deliver po

7 Back Panel Overview3250HD Loop-Through Model* Contact your cable service provider for more information on th

8HDTV and SDTV DifferencesWhat Are theDifferencesBetweenWidescreen HDTVsand Standard TVs?The widescreen HDTV is 1/3 wider than a standard TV. The wide

9HDTV and SDTV Differences• If you connect the 3250HD to your SDTV using only thecoaxial cable at the CABLE OUT connector, your SDTVwill not receive s