Standard HDTV Set Up Guide E x p l o re r 325 0 HD & 425 0 HD C Questions? Call 503.632.
table of contents Introduction.................................................................................. 4 Safety Compliance.................................................................... 5 using your remote control............................................ 6 connect the 3250HD................................................................. 7 connect the 4250HDC.............................................................. 8 Set Up Wizard......................................................
IN T R O D U CTION Change the Way You Watch TV Congratulations on adding the Explorer® 3250 or 4250HDC High Definition Digital Interactive Set-Top to your television viewing experience! Your new HD Set Top provides you the ability to view cable television programming for high-definition television (HDTV) as well as standard-definition television (SDTV). Follow the instructions in this guide to install the 3250HD or 4250HDC and to access your cable services.
Explo r mpli er 3250 HDstatemen & 4250 HD C s a fet y Co a n ce ts Note to CATV System Installer (USA/Canada Only) This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC (Section 54, Part I of the Canadian Electrical Code), that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the CATV cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
your remote control IMPORTANT: The following diagram shows how to use the buttons on your remote control to operate the DVR and PIP functions on your Set-Top Box. To access these functions, set the remote control to its cable mode by pressing the [MODE] button, followed by the [CBL] button.
Explo r er 3250 HD & 4250 HD C Connecting the 3250HD Using YPbPr Cables and Audio Cables WARNING: Electric shock hazard! Unplug all electronic devices before connecting or disconnecting any device cables to the set-top. Connecting Explorer 3250HD the 3250HD N0006246618 OPTICAL L Pb R RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR CABLE THIS DEVICE IS INTENDED TO BE ATTACHED TO A RECEIVER THAT IS NOT USED TO RECEIVE OVER-THE-AIR BROADCAST SIGNALS.
Sta nd a rd HDT V Set Up Guide Connecting the 4250HDC with an HDMI Connector WARNING: Electric shock hazard! Unplug all electronic devices before connecting or disconnecting any device cables to the set-top.
Explo rer 3250 HD & 4250 HD C Connecting the 4250HDC Using YPbPr Cables and Audio Cables WARNING: Electric shock hazard! Unplug all electronic devices before connecting or disconnecting any device cables to the set-top.
Sta nd a r d HDT V Set Up Guid e Is There More Than One Setup Option? Yes. The Setup Wizard provides two options Easy and Advanced. If you choose the Advanced option, you can toggle through all the picture formats and select the formats that look best on the HDTV screen. Note: Use the , , keys on the remote control to navigate through the Setup Wizard menus and options. You may want to have available the user’s guide that came with your HDTV for reference.
Explo r er 3250 HD & 4250 HD C Easy Setup Instructions Standard or Widescreen Press if your TV has a standard screen (4:3) Press if your TV has a widescreen (16:9) Restart setup Complete setup Press 2. Press A or Press if your TV has a standard screen (4:3) Press if your TV has a widescreen (16:9) Notes: • If you pressed A for the standard screen (4:3) TV setting, the TV is set to receive programming in 480i format on non-HD channels and 1080i format on HD channels.
Adjust Your HDTV Picture Picture Formats and Your HDTV Display The following table shows the relationship between the picture format method, the signal the DVR receives, and the format of the picture that displays on your TV screen.
Adjust Your HDTV Picture Note: If you select Pass-Through or Auto DVI/HDMI in the General Settings: Set Picture Format, you cannot change the Picture Format in the Quick Settings menu (the Picture Format option will not be shown). You can only stretch and zoom the picture with the # key on the remote or within Quick Settings. Quick Settings Highlight an option, then press SELECT.
Search for Programs Using the Program Guide Display the Program Guide 1. 2. Press to access the Program Guide. or . The Program Guide closes and displays the program that was playing in the Quarter To close the guide, press screen. Program Guide The Information area displays information about the program selected in the Program Guide. HDLN 36 Headline News 4:00-5:00pm Up-to-the-minute coverage of events.
Search for Programs Using the Program Guide Search for a Program by Date 1. Press to access the Program Guide. B 2. Press 3. Press 4. Press . The Program Guide displays the programs scheduled to be broadcast on that date. 5. Press to return to the previous screen displayed. . The Browse By area of the Program Guide displays a list of upcoming dates. or to select a date. Browse By Options HDLN Browse By Channel 36 Headline News 4:00-5:00pm Up-to-the-minute coverage of events.
FCC Compliance United States FCC Compliance Software and Firmware Use This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy.
