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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
HARMFUL INTERFERENCE TO RADIO 
COMMUNICATIONS AND IS IN VIOLATION
OF THE FCC RULES, PART 15.

CABLE

IN

SATA

VIDEO

VIDEO

TV

OUT 1

A
U
D

I

O

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

L

R

CATV CONVERTER

MADE IN MEXICO

IR

S - VIDEO

OUT

120 VAC

60HZ 5A

LISTED 14H1

CABLE EQUIP.

120 VAC

60HZ 80W

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

AVIS: 

RISQUE DE CHOC

ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR

OUT 2

CABLE

OUT

Cable

Input

T13473

External SATA

Hard Disk Drive

SATA

To

Unswitched

Wall Outlet

To Unswitched

Wall Outlet

     

 WARNING: 

Electric shock hazard! Unplug all 
electronic devices before connecting 
or disconnecting any device cables 
to the DVR.

Connecting an External SATA Hard Disk Drive 

(optional)

Complete the following steps to install an external SATA (eSATA) drive.
1.  Verify that both the DVR and the eSATA drive 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 con

fi

 rmation  

  that the drive is working.

How the eSATA Drive Works with Your DVR

An eSATA drive is an extension of the internal hard drive of the DVR; it is not an 
archival device. Programs recorded to the eSATA drive can be played back on 
the DVR originally connected to the eSATA drive. For instance, you cannot record 
programs to the eSATA drive, remove the drive, and then connect it to a computer or 
a different DVR for playing back programs.
Some programs will record to the DVR internal hard drive and some will record to 
the eSATA drive, depending on the space available. The DVR selects the drive that 
has enough space to record the entire program; a program is not split between the 
internal and external drives.

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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com

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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