my
HARGRAY
HD/DVR
USER GUIDE
NOTE:
Your installer has already setup your DVR as well as your HD television if you have one.
Pages 9-10 are for future reference.
Preparing the Explorer 8300HD DVR to Work
With Your High-Definition TV
First make sure that your DVR is properly connected to your HDTV television
and other electronic devices. Use the component (PrPbY) or HDMI™ ports to
connect the DVR to your HDTV.
For more information, refer to the connectivity guide for your DVR model:
• Connecting the Explorer
®
8300
™
Digital Video Recorder, part number 4003987
• Connecting the Explore
®
8300
™
Digital Video Recorder, part number 4003986
Note:
The composite ports (red, yellow, white) and the component ports (PrPbY)
on the back of the 8300HD are both active simultaneously.
Selecting HDTV Picture Formats With the HDTV Setup Wizard
The following section provides instructions for using the HDTV Setup Wizard to
select HDTV picture formats using the Easy and Advanced Setup modes.
Start the HDTV Setup Wizard
To start the HDTV Setup Wizard, follow these steps.
1.
Make sure that the DVR is powered
OFF
, but still plugged into an active
power outlet, and connected to the HDTV using the proper connectors
(HDMI or Component for an HDTV; Composite, RF, or S-Video for a SDTV).
2.
Turn the TV
ON
.
3.
With the DVR powered
OFF
, press
Guide
and
Info
at the same time. The HDTV Setup
Wizard screen appears.
4.
Press
A
to start the set up.
5.
Choose one of the following options:
• To choose the Easy Setup option
press
A
; then,
go to the Easy Setup Instructions on page 10.
Note:
Choosing the Easy Setup mode limits your
HDTV picture formats to 480i and 1080i, depending
on the TV type you select.
• To choose the Advanced Setup option press
B
;
then, go to the Advanced Setup Instructions
on page 10.
Note:
Choosing the Advanced Setup mode allows you
to save all the HDTV picture formats, so that you can
toggle between them easily while watching TV.
9
Press the
Guide
and
Info
keys at the same time
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