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User Guide

Explorer 8300

Digital Video Recorder

LIST

AUDIO

VIDEO

L

R

EXIT

INFO

GUIDE

CH +

CH -

SELECT

POWER

VOL +

VOL -

Summary of Contents for 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 ...

Page 2: ...906 6 438 139 6 463 586 6 467 091 6 476 878 6 493 876 6 510 519 6 516 002 6 516 412 6 526 508 6 538 595 6 546 013 6 560 340 6 567 118 6 570 888 6 622 308 6 629 227 6 664 984 6 667 994 6 671 879 6 674 967 6 678 891 6 714 598 6 721 352 6 721 956 6 725 459 6 738 982 6 744 892 6 744 967 6 751 271 6 760 918 6 795 972 6 802 077 6 804 708 6 811 447 6 817 028 6 822 972 6 823 385 6 832 386 6 845 106 6 868 ...

Page 3: ...ctions for a Standard Definition TV and VCR 5 Watch TV 6 Performance Tips 7 Frequently Asked Questions 7 Connecting to a Standard TV 8 Connecting to a Standard TV and Standard VCR 8 Connecting to a Stereo TV 9 Connecting to a Stereo TV and Stereo VCR 9 Connecting to a Home Theater Receiver and Stereo TV 10 Connecting an External SATA Hard Disk Drive optional 11 FCC Compliance 13 ...

Page 4: ...s recommended by NEC ANSI NFPA 70 WARNING Avoid electric shock and fire hazard Do not locate an outside antenna system in the vicinity of overhead power lines or power circuits Touching power lines or circuits might be fatal T13508 Protect the Product from Lightning For added protection unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time In addition to disconnecti...

Page 5: ...ous voltages If you open the cover your warranty will be void This product contains no user serviceable parts Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as a power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does n...

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Page 7: ...hat Is your favorite sports team having an away game and you can t go Imagine being able to record it and watch it at a more convenient time Don t miss another minute of the TV shows you love Follow the instructions in this guide to install the DVR to become familiar with the buttons on the front panel and to access your cable services Then enjoy the features of the 8300 DVR and change the way you...

Page 8: ...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 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 1...

Page 9: ... higher quality than other 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 ...

Page 10: ...ource Important To protect 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 DV...

Page 11: ...n the DVR The Cable Out connection provides both a video and an audio connection to an SDTV The S Video out connection provides optimal video to a standard definition TV The left and right audio outputs provide stereo sound The Cable Out connection provides both a video and an audio connection to the VCR S Video Video Cable Out VCR Stereo VCR Required Connections to an SDTV choose one Optional Con...

Page 12: ...e 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 Avoid Screen Burn In ...

Page 13: ...perly 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 Questio...

Page 14: ... 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 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 D...

Page 15: ... 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 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...

Page 16: ...ISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO 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...

Page 17: ...he 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 D...

Page 18: ...rive The eSATA hard disk drive requires continuous power If the eSATA drive loses power while the DVR is plugged in the DVR may stop current recordings or not provide enough space for future recordings Follow these guidelines for using the eSATA drive Do not plug in the power cord for the eSATA drive to an outlet controlled by a wall switch or to the AC outlet on the DVR Do not turn off disconnect...

Page 19: ...ing the FCC approval of this device The phone numbers listed are for FCC related questions only and not intended for questions regarding the connection or operation for this device Please contact your cable service provider for any questions you may have regarding the operation or installation of this device Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules Operation is subj...

Page 20: ...ease see the Trademarks section of this document for a list of the Cisco Systems Inc trademarks used in this document All other trademarks mentioned in this document are the property of their respective owners Product and service availability is subject to change without notice 2004 2005 2008 Scientific Atlanta Inc All rights reserved April 2008 Printed in United States of America 4003987 Rev D ...

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