How To Use Peripher Ls; Connecting The Explorer Or , Pvr Hd With Vcr - Videotron Explorer 8000 User Manual

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EXPLORER® SÉRIES 8000 OR 8300 PVR HD ND VCR

How to watch a live program or one recorded on your PVR's hard disk, in stereo

1. Turn on the Explorer

series 8000 or 8300 PVR HD and TV.

2. Select the COMPONENT or DVI or HDMI input on your TV by pressing the source selection key on the TV's remote control.

3. Using the PVR's remote control, tune to a channel (or select a recording stored on the PVR's hard disk by means

of the LIST key).

4. To be sure you have a good sound quality at all times, keep the volume on the Explorer terminal all the way up and

adjust the volume on your TV to your taste.

How to archive a program recorded on your PVR's hard disk onto videocassette

1. Turn on the Explorer

series 8000 or 8300 PVR HD, the TV and the VCR.

2. Select the LINE input on your VCR by pressing the appropriate key on the VCR's remote control

(for more details, see "LINE FUNCTION", page 23).

3. Make sure you have a videocassette loaded into the VCR and ready to record onto.

4. Press LIST on your PVR's remote control.

5. Using the

and

arrows, find the program you wish to archive, and press SELECT.

6. Choose the "Copy to videocassette" option and press SELECT.

7. Press RECORD on the VCR's remote control.

8. Press the

key on the PVR's remote control to begin recording.

Note: You can archive programs in all formats, including programs in HD . The PVR HD automatically converts the

playback signal to a format compatible with your VCR.

How to record the program you are watching onto videocassette, in stereo

1. Turn on the Explorer

series 8000 or 8300 PVR HD, the TV and the VCR.

2. Select the COMPONENT or DVI or HDMI input on your TV by pressing the source selection key on the TV's remote control.

3. Select the LINE input on your VCR by pressing the appropriate key on the VCR's remote control

(for more details, see "LINE FUNCTION", page 23).

4. Using the PVR's remote control, tune to the channel you wish to record from.

5. Using the PVR's remote control, activate the PIP function. When you see the second picture displayed on your TV

screen, press the SWAP key.

6. Select the VIDEO/AUDIO 2 input on your TV.

7. Press REC on the VCR to begin recording.

How to watch program content on a videocassette, in stereo

1. Turn on the TV and the VCR.

2. Select the VIDEO/AUDIO 2 input on your TV by pressing the appropriate key on the TV's remote control

(for more details, see "LINE FUNCTION", page 23).

3. Press PLAY on the VCR and adjust the volume on your TV (or home theatre receiver, depending on the connections

you have made).