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Connecting Entertainment Devices

Cables

Some of the cables shown in the diagrams may not be 

included with the 3250HD. If you need additional cables, 

you can purchase them from your local electronics store.

The diagrams on the following pages show examples of 

common ways to connect the 3250HD to your HDTV,  

VCR, DVD, and home theater receiver. 
However, these diagrams do not show every possible  

combination of devices. Please consult 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 from the AUDIO OUT 

LEFT and RIGHT connectors on the 3250HD to the 

AUDIO IN LEFT and RIGHT connectors on your HDTV.

•  Connect an RCA cable from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT 

on the 3250HD to the DIGITAL AUDIO IN on your 

HDTV (if equipped) or stereo receiver.

•  Connect an optical digital audio cable from the  

OPTICAL AUDIO OUT on the 3250HD to the  

OPTICAL AUDIO IN on your HDTV (if equipped) or 

stereo receiver. 

How Do I Set Up 

Stereo Sound? 

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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