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Performance Tips

If the DVR does not perform as expected, the following tips may help. If you need 
further assistance, contact your service provider.

No Picture

•  Verify that the power to your TV is turned on. 

•  If the DVR is plugged into a wall switch, verify the wall switch is in the ON position.

 

Note

: You should 

avoid

 plugging the DVR into an outlet that is controlled by a wall 

switch.

•  Verify that all cables are properly connected. 

•  If your system includes a VCR or stereo, verify that you have properly connected 

them to the DVR. 

•  Verify that the TV is set to the proper input channel. 

No Color

•  Verify that the current TV program is broadcast in color. 

•  Adjust the TV color controls.

No Sound

•  If your setup includes a stereo, verify that you have properly connected it to the 

DVR.

•  Verify that the volume is turned up. 

•  Verify that the Mute function is not engaged.

Automatic Software Updates

The TV screen may display a message that indicates the DVR is automatically 
updating its software. Should this occur, wait for the time to appear on the front panel 
of your DVR before continuing. When the time appears, the update is complete.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where Are the Connection Diagrams?

The diagrams are on pages 

5

 through 

7

 of this guide. The diagrams show examples 

of common ways to connect the DVR to your TV, VCR, and home theater receiver. 
However, these diagrams do not show every possible combination of devices. Refer 
to the user guides that came with your other electronic devices for further information.

What Cables Do I Need?

The required cables are shown in the connection diagrams in this guide. Some of the 
cables and adaptors shown in the diagrams may not be included with the DVR. 

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Summary of Contents for Scientific Atlanta Explorer 8300

Page 1: ...User Guide Explorer 8300 Digital Video Recorder LIST AUDIO VIDEO L R EXIT INFO GUIDE CH CH SELECT POWER VOL VOL All manuals and user guides at all guides com a l l g u i d e s c o m ...

Page 2: ...deo 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 Increases and decreases the volume VOL 10 CH and Scrolls up and down through the channels CH 11 Select Provides access to your on screen choices 12 Smart Card Allows smart...

Page 3: ...r SDTV connections 8 IR Connector reserved for future use 9 eSATA Connects to an external Serial ATA eSATA hard disk drive for expanded drive space An eSATA drive is not an archival device Check with your service provider for a list of approved hard drive models for use with the DVR 10 1394 Connects to display devices equipped with a 1394 input may not be available on all DVR models 11 AC Outlet C...

Page 4: ... the set top from power surge damage ground earth your cable product to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges To avoid these voltage surges that can be caused by lightning storms and power outages plug the set top into a surge protector to reduce the risk of damage Do not turn on the DVR or TV yet It may take several minutes for the DVR to receive the latest so...

Page 5: ...e DVR Verify that the volume is turned up Verify that the Mute function is not engaged Automatic Software Updates The TV screen may display a message that indicates the DVR is automatically updating its software Should this occur wait for the time to appear on the front panel of your DVR before continuing When the time appears the update is complete Frequently Asked Questions Where Are the Connect...

Page 6: ...80W CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR OUT 2 Cable Input CABLE OUT SATA 1394 1394 T13469 Standard TV RIGHT IN OUT LEFT AUDIO IN OUT CABLE ANTENNA VIDEO IN OUT Explorer 8300 DVR 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 H...

Page 7: ...NOT OPEN AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR OUT 2 SATA 1394 1394 Home Theater Receiver VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO 1 Y PB PR 2 Y PB PR Y PB PR L R AUDIO S VIDEO DIGITAL AUDIO TV CABLE 1 2 3 4 VIDEO L R AUDIO S VIDEO DVD S VIDEO VIDEO 1 S VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT MONITOR VIDEO L R AUDIO S VIDEO OUT IN OUT Cable Input VIDEO L R AUDIO OUT RIGHT IN OUT LEFT AUDIO 1 IN OUT CABLE ANTENNA VIDEO 1 IN OUT S...

Page 8: ... are unplugged from power 2 Connect the data cable for the eSATA drive to the DVR 3 Plug in power to the eSATA drive 4 Plug in the DVR power cord and then turn on the DVR 5 Follow the on screen instructions One of the following occurs If it is a new eSATA drive or one used on another device you will be asked to format it If the drive is formatted and will work with this DVR you will get a confirma...

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