Scientific Atlanta Explorer 8300 Connecting Manual
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- Page 1 Connecting the ® Explorer 8300 Digital Video Recorder...
- Page 2 Notice for CATV Installers CATV Installers Notice If you are a CATV installer, read the information in the box below. Note to CATV System Installer (USA/Canada Only) This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC (Section 54, Part I of the Canadian Electrical Code), that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular,...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Where Are the Connection Diagrams: ... 12 What Cables Do I Need? ... 12 Connecting the 8300 DVR to a Standard TV and Standard VCR ... 13 Connecting the 8300 DVR to a Stereo TV and Stereo VCR ... 14 Connecting the 8300 DVR to a Home Theater Receiver and Stereo TV ... -
Page 4: Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Heed Warnings Adhere to all warnings on the product and in the operating instructions. Read, Retain, and Follow These Instructions Read all of the instructions before you operate this product. Follow all operating instructions that accompany this product. Retain the instructions for future use. - Page 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Protecting This Product From Foreign Objects and Water or Moisture Damage WARNING: Avoid electric shock and fire hazard! Never push objects through the openings in this product. Foreign objects can cause electrical shorts that can result in electric shock or fire. Do not expose this product to rain or moisture.
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Page 6: Change The Way You Watch Tv
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 8300 DVR, to become familiar with the buttons on the front panel, and to access your cable services. Then,... -
Page 7: What's On The Front Panel
EXIT LIST AUDIO VIDEO Turns the 8300 DVR on and off Connects to video and left/right (L/R) audio outputs of an external device to deliver the audio and video to a TV or other device Displays the list of recorded programs Exits menus, the on-screen guide, and program Displays a description of the selected program. -
Page 8: What's On The Back Panel
9 SATA hard DVR. 10 AC Outlet such 11 AC Power Input Connect the power cord to deliver power to the 8300 CABLE OUT 1 OUT 2 THIS DEVICE IS INTENDED TO BE ATTACHED TO A RECEIVER THAT IS NOT USED TO RECEIVE OVER-THE-AIR BROADCAST SIGNALS. -
Page 9: Connecting The 8300 Dvr
It may take several minutes for the 8300 DVR to receive the latest software, programming, and service information. Wait until you see one of the following displays on the front panel of the 8300 DVR that indicates that the update is complete: •... -
Page 10: Connections For A Standard-Definition Tv And Vcr
Connections for a Standard-Definition TV and VCR When using the 8300 DVR with an SDTV, you must make one of the following connections to view content. Some SDTVs may not have all of these connections. In addition, you can make connections to a VCR to archive recordings to a VCR tape. -
Page 11: Watch Tv
When two of your favorite programs are scheduled at the 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. -
Page 12: Performance Tips
No Picture • Verify that the power to your TV is turned on. • If the 8300 DVR is plugged into a wall switch, verify the wall switch is in the ON position. Note: You should avoid plugging the 8300 DVR into an outlet that is controlled by a wall switch. -
Page 13: Connecting The 8300 Dvr To A Standard Tv And Standard Vcr
Electric shock hazard! Unplug all electronic devices before connecting or disconnecting any device cables for the 8300 DVR. Connecting the 8300 DVR to a Standard TV and Standard VCR WARNING: Electric shock hazard! Unplug all electronic devices before connecting or... -
Page 14: Connecting The 8300 Dvr To A Stereo Tv And Stereo Vcr
Connecting the 8300 DVR to a Stereo TV Connecting the 8300 DVR to a Stereo TV and Stereo VCR Note: This connection allows for archiving to the VCR and for watching VCR tapes on your TV. You may also choose to connect... -
Page 15: Connecting The 8300 Dvr To A Home Theater Receiver And Stereo Tv
Connecting the 8300 DVR to a Home Theater Receiver and Stereo TV WARNING: Electric shock hazard! Unplug all electronic devices before connecting or disconnecting any device cables for the 8300 DVR. -
Page 16: Connecting The 8300 Dvr To An External Sata Hard Disk Drive (Optional)
5. Follow the on-screen instructions. One of the following occurs: • If it is a new drive or one used on another device, you will be asked to • If the drive is formatted and will work with this 8300 DVR, you will get WARNING:... - Page 17 Complete the following steps to disconnect the SATA drive safely. 1. Make sure that the 8300 DVR is powered off. 2. Disconnect the power cord from the 8300 DVR and wait for at least 10 seconds. 3. Disconnect the power cord and data cable from the external SATA drive.
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Page 18: Compliance Information
Scientific-Atlanta, Inc. is prohibited. Trademarks Explorer, Scientific-Atlanta, and the Scientific-Atlanta logo are registered trademarks of Scientific-Atlanta, Inc. 8300 is a trademark of Scientific-Atlanta, Inc. All other trademarks shown are trademarks of their respective owners. Disclaimer Scientific-Atlanta, Inc. assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions that may appear in this guide. - Page 20 © 2005 by Scientific-Atlanta, Inc. All rights reserved. Product and service availability subject to change without notice. Scientific-Atlanta, Inc., 5030 Sugarloaf Parkway, P.O. Box 465447, Lawrenceville, GA 30042 www.scientificatlanta.com May 2005 Printed in the United States of America 4003987 Rev C...
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