Subscriber Networks
Explorer® 3250HD™
High-Definition Interactive Set-Top
Description
Scientific-Atlanta’s Explorer® 3250HD™ High-Definition
Interactive Set-Top merges high-definition video capability
and broadband digital video services to deliver a broad
range of entertainment, information, and communications
services.
The 3250HD decodes all 18 ATSC digital video formats,
including the 6 high-definition (HD) digital formats for
HDTV. All standard-definition digital formats and all analog video services
are decoded as well. This comprehensive level of decoding capability
in one set-top box enables cable service providers to quickly scale
HDTV video services for both analog and digital consumers.
The 3250HD can output video to the HDTV display in four resolutions:
480i, 480p, 720p, or 1080i. These resolutions, or scan rates, allow consumers
to select the scan rate best suited for their HDTV set. Consumers can
stretch and zoom the video picture to maximize its viewable area on the HDTV display.
For added connectivity, the 3250HD offers optional loop-through that provides
a set of component HDTV inputs, a composite video input, and both analog audio
and optical digital audio inputs. A consumer with limited inputs on their HDTV
can use the loop-through connectivity feature on the 3250HD to connect additional
electronic devices.
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Features
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166 MIPS Processor
Integrated DAVIC Cable Modem
8 MB Flash Memory, or 16 MB available as an option
16 MB Applications DRAM, or 32 MB available as an option
16 MB Media DRAM
4 KB NVM
Analog Component HDTV Outputs
Composite Audio/Video Outputs
S-Video Output
Digital Audio Outputs (RCA and Optical)
Front Panel USB Port
Ability to Process All Analog and Digital Services
IR Port for VCR Commander™ Service
Explorer 3250HD High-Definition Interactive Set-Top
Specifications
Feature
Benefits
Analog Component HDTV Outputs
Provides YPbPr outputs for quick and easy connection to most HDTV sets
Dual Audio Outputs with Composite
Video Output
Allows simultaneous connection to the audio inputs on the HDTV as well as
the audio and video inputs on a VCR
DAVIC Reverse Path Data
Transmitter
Allows IP-based, real-time two-way communication between the 3250HD
and the headend
Enables cable service provider to offer two-way services such as Internet
browsing, video-on-demand (VOD), subscription VOD (SVOD), e-mail, and
real-time chat
MPEG-2 MP@HL Digital Video
Decompression
Dolby® Digital Audio and MPEG-1
Audio Support
Allows decompression and presentation of audio and video
Delivers video resolutions up to 1920 x 1080
Supports leading digital audio standards
PowerKEY® Conditional Access
System
Provides digital security using an RSA encryption algorithm that
mathematically matches pairs of keys
PowerTV® Operating System with
HTML Client Engine
Offers stable operating system and open Application Programming
Interfaces (APIs) to support native applications and third-party middleware
applications
Allows upgrades using a network download
Displays up to 65,000 colors simultaneously
Enhanced Graphics Engine
Enables high-resolution 640 x 480 IPG graphics while simultaneously
scaling MPEG-2 video
Automatic Scaling of MPEG-2 Video
for IPG Window
Scales MPEG-2 video for optimal viewing in
the IPG window regardless of whether the
subscriber is watching an HD or SD channel
on either a widescreen or standard 4:3 TV
Powerful 32-bit RISC Processors
Over 40 MB Memory
Features a 166 MHz (166 MIPs) processor to perform tasks and applications
quickly
8 MB Flash, or 16 MB available as an option
16 MB Applications DRAM, or 32 MB available as an option
16 MB Media DRAM
4 KB NVM
64 and 256 ITU J.83 Annex B QAM
Support
Supports open standards for QAM delivery and demodulation
Analog and Digital Service Tuner
Allows both analog and MPEG-2 digital channels to be tuned and displayed
Provides a high-speed data forward path to the 3250HD
DAVIC Compliant Integrated Cable
Modem
Both Internal Security
Provide hardware-assisted conditional access options with capability to
Microprocessor and Smart Card Slot upgrade the security, if ever needed
Macrovision® Copy Protection
Support
Activation allows cable operators to add another layer of copy protection
software, called Macrovision, that restricts subscribers from copying
protected transmissions such as VOD and SVOD to the analog composite
outputs
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Specifications, continued
Feature
Benefits
Universal Serial Bus (USB) Interface Front panel USB port allows easy interconnection with home consumer
devices such as USB keyboards
BTSC/SAP Decoder
Provides stereo sound on analog channels through the baseband left and
right outputs
S/PDIF Digital Audio Interface
Supports interconnection with surround sound receivers using coaxial and
optical type connectors
Integrated VCR Commander Service Automates the recording of selected video programs; requires IR Blaster
Cable
Provision for Name Branding
Allows you to brand the 3250HD with your company name and logo
Optional DVI 1.0 Digital HDTV
Output with Support for HDCP
Optional DVI 1.0 port with HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content
Protection) supports digital connection to an HDTV set supporting the DVI
interface
HDCP provides a copy protection interface between the 3250HD and HDTV
set
Optional Dual IEEE 1394 Digital
Outputs with DTCP Copy Protection
Optional dual IEEE 1394 outputs with DTCP (Digital Transmission Content
Protection) provide a 400-Mbps digital interconnection to a 1394-equipped
HDTV
The 1394 ports provide a copy protection interface between the 3250HD
and the connected consumer device
Optional Analog Component HDTV
Inputs
Provides YPbPr inputs, composite video input, and digital and analog audio
loop-through for quick and easy connection to a DVD player
Optional RF Bypass
Allows the video signal to internally bypass the 3250HD to an SD input on
the HDTV set
Optional RGB Adapter
Converts the video from the YPbPr output into an RGB format with
horizontal and vertical sync for HDTVs requiring the RGB input signal
Ordering Information
Contact your Sales Representative for product availability in your area.
Part Number
Description
Explorer 3250HD High-Definition Set-Top (8 MB Flash / 16 MB DRAM Memory)
with Optional DVI 1.0 Digital HDTV Output
4000768
Explorer 3250HD High-Definition Set-Top (8 MB Flash / 16 MB DRAM Memory)
with Optional DVI 1.0 Digital HDTV and Optional IEEE 1394 Digital Outputs
4001332
4004367
4005726
Explorer 3250HD High-Definition Set-Top (16 MB Flash / 32 MB DRAM
Memory) with DVI 1.0 Digital HDTV Output
Explorer 3250HD High-Definition Set-Top (16 MB Flash / 32 MB DRAM
Memory) with DVI 1.0 Digital HDTV and Optional IEEE 1394 Digital Outputs
Explorer 3250HD High-Definition Set-Top (16 MB Flash / 32 MB DRAM
Memory) with DVI 1.0 Digital HDTV Output and Analog Component Video and
Audio Loop-Through Inputs
4006584
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Ordering Information, continued
Description
Product Photo
Part Number
Optional IR Blaster Cable (8 ft)
735994
1001807 (12 ft)
4006725 (25 ft)
Optional IR Extender Cable
Optional RF Bypass
544345
749790
Optional RGB Adapter, sold in
packages of five (cables sold
separately)
RGB Adapter Cable with RCA-to-
RCA Connectors (8 ft)
749976
749978
RGB Adapter Cable with RCA-to-
VGA Connectors (8 ft)
RGB Adapter Cable with RCA-to-
BNC Connectors (8 ft)
749977
Spare YPbPr and Audio Left/Right
Cable Kit (10 ft)
1000944
AllTouch, Explorer, PowerKEY, PowerTV, Scientific-Atlanta, and the Scientific-Atlanta logo are registered trademarks of
Scientific-Atlanta, Inc.
3250HD and VCR Commander are trademarks of Scientific-Atlanta Inc.
Dolby is a registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories.
Macrovision is a registered trademark of Macrovision Corp.
All other trademarks shown are trademarks of their respective owners.
Specifications and product availability are subject to change without notice.
© 2004 Scientific-Atlanta, Inc. All rights reserved.
Scientific-Atlanta, Inc.
1-800-722-2009 or 770-236-6900
Part Number 4005304 Rev B
August 2004
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