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Notice to Installers The servicing instructions in this notice are for use by qualifi ed service personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating instructions, unless you are qualifi ed to do so.
Contents Important Safety Instructions........................2 Safety First ..............................4 Explorer 4250 Home Gateway Serial Number ..................... 4 Front Panel ..............................5 Back Panel ..............................6 Connecting the 4250 ........................... 7 Connections for a Standard-Defi nition TV and VCR ..................8 Performance Tips ............................
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read These Instructions Keep These Instructions Antenna Lead In Wire Heed All Warnings Follow All Instructions Ground Clamps Antenna Discharge Unit Power Source Warning (NEC Section 810-21) Grounding Conductors A label on this product indicates the correct power source Electric Service (NEC Section 810-20) for this product.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS, continued Prevent Power Cord Damage WARNING: Avoid electric shock and fire Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, hazard! Never push objects through the openings in particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point this product.
For more information about this product, visit our website: http://www.cisco.com/web/consumer/support/index.html Explorer 4250 Home Gateway Serial Number If the 4250 requires troubleshooting in the future, your cable service provider may ask for the serial number. The serial number is on the back panel; it begins with “SA” and is located in the lower left corner of the bar code.
Front Panel POWER Provides power to the 4250. A light in the LED display illuminates when the power is on Note: When not watching TV, turn off the 4250 to help conserve energy VOL-, VOL+ Decreases and increases volume CH+, CH- Scrolls up and down through the channels SELECT Accesses your on-screen selection...
Back Panel LISTED 14H1 CABLE EQUIP. CATV CONVERTER MADE IN MEXICO THIS DEVICE IS INTENDED TO BE ATTACHED TO A RECEIVER 120 VAC 120 VAC THAT IS NOT USED TO RECEIVE 60HZ 400W 60HZ 40W OVER-THE-AIR BROADCAST SIGNALS. CONNECTION OF THIS DEVICE IN ANY OTHER FASHION MAY CAUSE HARMFUL DIGITAL...
Connecting the 4250 To connect your 4250 to your entertainment devices, complete these steps. Connect the coaxial cable that carries the signal from your cable service provider to the CABLE IN connector on the back panel of the set-top. Connect your SDTV to the 4250. Refer to the Connection Diagrams section beginning on page 10.
Connections for a Standard-Definition TV and VCR When using the 4250 with an SDTV, you must make one of the following connections to view content. Some SDTVs may not have all of these connections. In addition, you can make connections to a VCR to archive recordings to a VCR tape.
Performance Tips If the 4250 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 4250 is plugged into a wall switch, verify the wall switch is in the ON position. Note: You should avoid plugging the 4250 into an outlet that is controlled by a wall switch.
Connection Diagrams Connecting the 4250 to a TV Explorer 4250 WARNING: LISTED 14H1 CABLE EQUIP. Electric shock CATV CONVERTER MADE IN MEXICO hazard! Unplug all electronic devices THIS DEVICE IS INTENDED TO before connecting BE ATTACHED TO A RECEIVER 120 VAC...
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Connecting the 4250 to a TV and VCR Explorer 4250 WARNING: LISTED 14H1 CABLE EQUIP. Electric shock CATV CONVERTER MADE IN MEXICO hazard! Unplug all electronic devices THIS DEVICE IS INTENDED TO before connecting BE ATTACHED TO A RECEIVER 120 VAC...
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Connecting the 4250 to a Home Theater Receiver and TV Explorer 4250 WARNING: LISTED 14H1 CABLE EQUIP. Electric shock CATV CONVERTER MADE IN MEXICO hazard! Unplug all electronic devices before connecting THIS DEVICE IS INTENDED TO BE ATTACHED TO A RECEIVER...
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