Scientific Atlanta Explorer 8300HD Getting Started Manual
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Getting Started With The
®
™
Explorer
8300
and
8300HD
™
DVR
Record your favorite programs when you're busy
Record one program and watch another
Record two live programs while watching a third program you recorded
earlier
Record and store up to 50 hours of standard-definition programs on the
8300 DVR, or up to 20 hours of high-definition programs on the 8300HD DVR
Pause live TV for up to 1 hour without missing a minute
Use instant replay any time you want
Watch two programs at the same time with the Picture-in-Picture feature on
any TV you have
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- Page 1 Record and store up to 50 hours of standard-definition programs on the 8300 DVR, or up to 20 hours of high-definition programs on the 8300HD DVR Pause live TV for up to 1 hour without missing a minute Use instant replay any time you want...
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Page 2: Control Live Tv
Welcome! Recorded List ® With the Explorer 8300™ "Design On A Dime" Digital Video Recorder (DVR), Save: Until erased you can easily record your favorite programs and then play them back anytime. The DVR Title Date Time Length World Soccer Wed 11/10 4:10am 30min... -
Page 3: Using Your Remote Control
Using Your Remote Control Use the keys on the AllTouch Remote Control to access the DVR and PIP features of your DVR. This guide describes the keys used to access the DVR and PIP features. For descriptions of the other key functions, refer to the user’s guide for your remote control model: •... - Page 4 8300HD™ 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.
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Page 5: Easy Setup Instructions
Easy Setup Instructions 1. Press to select the type of TV Standard or Widescreen screen you have. The setup is complete. 2. Press Power to begin watching TV. Press if your TV has a standard screen (4:3) Notes: Press if your TV has a widescreen (16:9) •... -
Page 6: Select Picture Mode For Normal Viewing
General Settings picture mode for normal viewing. If you do not have your HDTV connected to the HDMI connector on the back of the 8300HD DVR, then Pass-Through mode is recommended for normal viewing. Pass-Through mode allows non-HD channels to be displayed using their native picture formats, which can improve picture quality on non-HD channels. - Page 7 Important Note Regarding the HDMI Interface The High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is an all-digital audio and video interface. HDMI provides a digital interface between any audio and video source. HDMI supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus digital audio. ® Some HDTVs do not contain circuitry to decode Dolby Digital formatted content.
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Page 8: Controlling Live Tv
Controlling Live TV Control a Live Program You Are Watching Use the following remote control keys to control the live program in the Main screen: The Pause, Rewind, Fast-Forward, Play, Instant Replay, and Live keys on the remote control are used to control the live program in the Main screen. -
Page 9: Using The Program Guide
Using the Program Guide Find a Program to Watch 1. Press Guide . The Program HDLN Guide appears and lists the next 7 Headline News 4:00-5:00pm days of programs. Up-to-the-minute coverage of the latest events. Wed 6/18 4:02pm CHANNEL 4:00pm 4:30pm 5:00pm 2. -
Page 10: Recording Tv Programs
Recording TV Programs Record a TV Program You Are Watching 1. Press Record 2. While in the Confirm Recording Confirm Recording screen, choose your recording options "Design On A Dime" and press . The Record Indicator is Tue: 11/13 Save: 14 days lit on the front panel of the DVR. -
Page 11: Watching Your Recordings
Watching Your Recordings Access and Play Back Your Recorded Programs Anytime Recorded List "Design On A Dime" 1. Press List Save: Until erased 2. Use the arrow keys to choose the program you want to play back. Title Date Time Length World Soccer Wed 11/10... -
Page 12: Copy Recordings From Your Dvr To A Vcr Tape
VCR inputs. OPTICAL S - VIDEO DIGITAL VIDEO AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT Note: This graphic shows the 8300HD DVR back panel layout. The 8300 RF IN DVR back panel is slightly different. RF OUT VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO... - Page 13 Copy a Recording to a VCR Tape 1. Connect the VCR to the OUT 2 connection on the back of the Explorer DVR. See page 12 for more information. 2. Make sure that a tape is in your VCR and that the VCR is set to record. 3.
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Page 14: Using Picture-In-Picture
Using Picture-In-Picture Activate PIP on Your TV Main While watching a program, press PIP On/Off Screen Screen to activate the PIP screen. Notes: • To pause or record the video in the PIP screen, you must first swap it to the Main screen. -
Page 15: Use Power-Save Mode
Use Power-Save Mode To maximize the life of your DVR, you should power-down the DVR when it is not in use. Simply press CBL and then Power on your remote control, or press Power on the front panel of the DVR. The Power light turns off; but, because the DVR is still plugged in, your scheduled recordings still occur. -
Page 16: Frequently Asked Questions
© 2004 Scientific-Atlanta, Inc. All rights reserved. AllTouch, Explorer, Scientific-Atlanta, and the Scientific-Atlanta logo are registered trademarks of Scientific-Atlanta, Inc. 8300, 8300HD, AT8400, AT8450, and AT8550 are trademarks of Scientific-Atlanta, Inc. Dolby is a registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories. HDMI, the HDMI logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.