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Explorer 8240C and 8300C
Digital Video Recorder with
Multi-Stream CableCARD Interface

LIST

AUDIO

VIDEO

L

R

EXIT

INFO

GUIDE

CH +

CH -

SELECT

POWER

VOL +

VOL -

AUX

INPUT

User Guide

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Summary of Contents for Explorer 8240C

Page 1: ...Explorer 8240C and 8300C Digital Video Recorder with Multi Stream CableCARD Interface LIST AUDIO VIDEO L R EXIT INFO GUIDE CH CH SELECT POWER VOL VOL AUX INPUT User Guide ...

Page 2: ...ided to call the system installer s attention to Article 820 93 and Article 820 100 of the NEC or Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 which provides guidelines for proper grounding of the coaxial cable shield This symbol is intended to alert you that uninsulated voltage within this product may have sufficient magnitude to cause electric shock Therefore it is dangerous to make any kind of contact with ...

Page 3: ...g the DVR 4 Connections for a Standard Definition TV and VCR 5 View and Record Television Programming 6 Performance Tips 7 Frequently Asked Questions 7 Connecting to a Standard TV and Standard VCR 8 Connecting to a Stereo TV and Stereo VCR 9 Connecting to a Home Theater Receiver and Stereo TV 10 Connecting to an eSATA Hard Disk Drive optional 11 Index 13 Compliance Information Back Cover ...

Page 4: ...efer to the operating instructions for those products Read These Instructions Keep These Instructions Heed All Warnings Follow All Instructions Power Source Warning A label on this product indicates the correct power source for this product Operate this product only from an electrical outlet with the voltage and frequency indicated on the product label If you are uncertain of the type of power sup...

Page 5: ...d particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where the cord exits from the apparatus Provide Ventilation and Select a Location Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Do not place this apparatus on a bed sofa rug or similar surface Do not place this apparatus on an unstable surface Do not install near any heat sources such a...

Page 6: ...nient time Don t miss another minute of the TV shows you love Follow the instructions in this guide to install the 8240C or 8300C to become familiar with the buttons on the front panel and to access your cable services Then enjoy the features of the 8240C or 8300C and change the way you watch TV Safety First Before using the DVR read the Important Safety Instructions section of this guide For More...

Page 7: ...es on screen services such as the on screen guide video on demand or pay per view 7 IR Sensor Receives the infrared signal from the remote control 8 LED Display Displays the selected channel number and time of day The LED also displays the following Message Power RECORD 9 VOL and VOL Increases and decreases the volume 10 CH and CH Scrolls up and down through the channels 11 Select Provides access ...

Page 8: ...g subscription digital CableCARD channels This DVR will not operate correctly without an M Card module Obtain an M Card module from your service provider Note Your service provider may provide this when you first receive the DVR 10 eSATA Connects to an external Serial ATA eSATA hard disk drive for expanded drive space A connected eSATA drive is not an archival device Check with your service provid...

Page 9: ...n Plug the DVR and the TV into an AC power source To provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges that can be caused by lightning storms and power outages ground earth your electronic devices such as by plugging the set top into a surge protector Do not turn on the DVR or TV yet It may take several minutes for the DVR to receive the latest software programming and ser...

Page 10: ...tions VCR Connections The Cable Out connection provides both a video and an audio connection to an SDTV See page 8 for an example The S Video out connection provides optimal video to a standard definition TV The left and right audio outputs provide stereo sound DVR Connections SDTV Connections The Cable Out connection provides both a video and an audio connection to the VCR See page 8 for an examp...

Page 11: ...e scheduled at the same time you can record one program on the built in DVR while watching the other Use the DVR keys on the remote control to record programs or to play back recorded programs Watch Two Programs at the Same Time You do not need a special TV to watch two programs at the same time Use the picture in picture PIP keys on the remote control and you will see a PIP screen on your TV Avoi...

Page 12: ...cted it to the DVR Verify that the volume is turned up Verify that the mute function is not engaged Automatic Software Updates A message appears on the TV screen when the DVR and the M Card module are receiving software updates In addition download information also appears on the front panel of the DVR during these updates Wait for the current time to display on the front panel before continuing W...

Page 13: ...DEO VIDEO TV OUT 1 OUT 2 A U D I O DIGITAL AUDIO OUT L R AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR IR MULTI STREAM CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN T15371 RIGHT IN OUT LEFT AUDIO IN OUT CABLE ANTENNA VIDEO IN OUT Standard TV Cable Input Explorer DVR CABLE OUT THIS DEVICE IS INTENDED TO BE ATTACHED TO A RECEIVER THAT IS NOT USED TO RECEIVE OVER THE AIR BROADCAST SIGNALS CONNECTION OF T...

Page 14: ... OUT CABLE ANTENNA VIDEO 1 IN OUT RIGHT IN OUT LEFT AUDIO 2 IN OUT VIDEO 2 IN OUT Stereo TV Cable Input Explorer DVR CABLE OUT THIS DEVICE IS INTENDED TO BE ATTACHED TO A RECEIVER THAT IS NOT USED TO RECEIVE OVER THE AIR BROADCAST SIGNALS CONNECTION OF THIS DEVICE IN ANY OTHER FASHION MAY CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE TO RADIO COMMUNICATIONS AND IS IN VIOLATION OF THE FCC RULES PART 15 120 VAC 60HZ 5...

Page 15: ...RT 15 120 VAC 60HZ 5A LISTED 14H1 CABLE EQUIP 120 VAC 60HZ 80W CABLE IN eSATA S VIDEO OUT CATV CONVERTER MADE IN MEXICO VIDEO VIDEO TV OUT 1 OUT 2 A U D I O DIGITAL AUDIO OUT L R AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR IR MULTI STREAM CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN Cable Input RIGHT IN OUT LEFT AUDIO 1 IN OUT CABLE ANTENNA VIDEO 1 IN OUT RIGHT IN OUT LEFT AUDIO 2 IN OUT VIDEO 2 IN...

Page 16: ...ill record to the eSATA drive depending on the space available The DVR selects the drive that has the most free space and records the program to that drive A program is not split between the internal and eSATA drives Recommendations for the eSATA Drive Contact your cable service provider for a list of approved eSATA hard disk drives At a minimum your eSATA drive should have these capabilities Exte...

Page 17: ...d for the eSATA drive to a switched outlet or to the AC outlet on the DVR Do not turn off disconnect or unplug the eSATA drive while the DVR is plugged in Disconnecting the eSATA Hard Disk Drive Complete the following steps to disconnect the eSATA drive safely 1 Make sure that the DVR is powered off 2 Disconnect the power cord from the DVR and wait for at least 10 seconds 3 Disconnect the power co...

Page 18: ...gital Video Recorder See DVR What is it Display LED 2 DVR What is it 1 E eSATA 3 11 12 External hard disk drive See eSATA F FAQs 7 FCC compliance Back Cover Frequently Asked Questions See FAQs Front panel 2 H Hard disk drive external See eSATA Home theater system connection 10 I IR Sensor 2 K Keys See Front panel Back panel L LED Display 2 M M Card See Multi Stream CableCARD Multi Stream CableCARD...

Page 19: ... top See Welcome Software updates 7 Sound troubleshooting 7 Standard TV 5 8 Support consumer 1 T Time display 4 Troubleshooting 7 TV programming 6 recording 6 U Updating software 7 USB port 2 V VCR connection 5 8 9 View programs 6 W Watch TV 1 6 Web access to product information 1 Welcome 1 Index continued ...

Page 20: ...e and 2 the device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Explorer 8240C and 8300C Digital Video Recorder Models 8240C and 8300C Manufactured by Cisco Systems Inc 5030 Sugarloaf Parkway Lawrenceville Georgia 30044 USA Telephone 678 277 1120 Canada EMI Regulation This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil numé...

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