Table Of Contents - Scientific Atlanta Explorer 8300HDC Connecting Manual

Contents
Important Safety Instructions ............................................................................... iv
Welcome .............................................................................................................. 1
Safety First ........................................................................................................... 1
The Explorer eClub .............................................................................................. 1
Identify Your 8300HDC ........................................................................................ 1
What's in the Carton? .......................................................................................... 2
Additional Equipment You Might Need ................................................................. 2
What's on the Front Panel? ................................................................................. 3
What's on the Back Panel? .................................................................................. 4
Connecting the 8300HDC .................................................................................... 5
Connections for an HDTV and VCR .................................................................... 6
Connections for a Standard-Definition TV and VCR ............................................ 7
View and Record Television Programming .......................................................... 8
Performance Tips ................................................................................................. 9
Frequently Asked Questions About HDTV ......................................................... 10
Picture Formats ................................................................................................... 11
Connecting the 8300HDC to an HDTV with an HDMI Connector ...................... 12
Connecting the 8300HDC to an HDTV with a DVI Connector ........................... 13
Connecting the 8300HDC to an HDTV with Component Input (PrPbY/V) ......... 14
Connecting the 8300HDC to a Home Theater System with
Component Input (PrPbY/V) .............................................................................. 15
Connecting the 8300HDC to a Stereo VCR and HDTV (optional) ..................... 16
Connecting the 8300HDC to an External SATA Hard Disk Drive (optional) ....... 17
Connecting the 8300HDC to an HDTV with a 1394 Connector ......................... 19
Connecting the 8300HDC in HD Mode to an SDTV with
Component Input (PrPbY/V) .............................................................................. 19
Compliance Information ..................................................................................... 20
Index .................................................................................................................. 21
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