Connecting The 8300 Dvr - Scientific Atlanta Explorer 8300 Connecting Manual

Connecting the 8300 DVR

To connect your 8300 DVR to your entertainment devices, complete these steps.
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POWER
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Connect the coaxial cable that carries the signal from your cable service
provider to the CABLE IN connector on the back panel of the set-top.
Connect your SDTV to the 8300 DVR. Refer to the Connections
for a Standard-Definition TV and Standard VCR section on page
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Identify the additional
devices you will connect to
the 8300 DVR and TV.
See pages 13 through 16
and the related user's
guides for more
information.
Plug the 8300 DVR and the TV into an AC power source.
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 8300 DVR or TV yet.
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:
• Current time
Note: If four dashes are displayed, your 8300 DVR is not authorized. Call your
cable service provider.
To begin watching TV, turn the TV ON, and press POWER on the front panel
of the 8300 DVR or Power on the remote control.
VCR
Home Theater
• Four dashes (- - - -)
DVD
Other
External SATA Drive
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