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

•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