Hargray Explorer 8300 User Manual

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  • Page 1 myHARGRAY myHARGRAY HD/DVR USER GUIDE HD/DVR USER GUIDE T E L E V I S I O N I N T E R N E T W I R E L E S S T E L E P H O N E...
  • Page 2 myHARGRAY HD/DVR USER GUIDE • 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, or up to 20 hours of high-definition programs on the 8300HD/DVR •...
  • Page 3: Control Live Tv

    myHARGRAY HD/DVR USER GUIDE Welcome! With the Explorer® 8300™, Digital Video Recorder (DVR), you can easily record your favorite programs and then play them back anytime. The DVR and Picture-in-Picture (PIP) features give you complete control, convenience, and choice when watching TV. Use your DVR to control the following features...
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  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    myHARGRAY HD/DVR USER GUIDE Contents: Remote Control Guides ................Interactive Program Guide (IPG) Watching a program that is On Now ..........Changing the way you view the Guide ......... Exiting the Interactive Program Guide .......... Setting a Timer for a Future Program ........... Cancelling an active record timer ..........
  • Page 6: Remote Control Guides

    myHARGRAY HD/DVR USER GUIDE Remote Control VIEWINg & BROWSINg CONTROL: • POWER Turn equipment ON & OFF • AUX, DVD, AUD, TV, & CBL Select which device to control DEVICE CONTROL: • GUIDE Display the Program Guide • MENU Display the Application Menu •...
  • Page 7: Watching A Program That Is On Now

    myHARGRAY HD/DVR USER GUIDE The Interactive Program Guide (IPG) The IPG organizes programs and events into listings by channel, theme, or title. With use of the following buttons on the remote control, you can: Open and close the guide on your television. GUIDE Display channel and program information.
  • Page 8: Changing The Way You View The Guide

    myHARGRAY HD/DVR USER GUIDE Changing the way you view the guide When you first display the IPG, the programs are listed by Channel. You can change the listing to view programs by Theme or by Title. 1. Press the A key to go to the Browse By menu. 2.
  • Page 9: Cancelling An Active Record Timer

    myHARGRAY HD/DVR USER GUIDE Cancelling an Active Record Timer If the VCR is actively recording a program, the Explorer DHCT must be on and you must use the remote control to cancel the active record timer. 1. If the DHCT power is off, press the POWER key on the DHCT or remote control. 2.
  • Page 10: Preparing The Explorer 8300Hd/Dvr

    myHARGRAY HD/DVR USER GUIDE NOTE: Your installer has already setup your DVR as well as your HD television if you have one. Pages 9-10 are for future reference. Preparing the Explorer 8300HD DVR to Work With Your High-Definition TV First make sure that your DVR is properly connected to your HDTV television and other electronic devices.
  • Page 11: Easy Setup Instructions

    myHARGRAY HD/DVR USER GUIDE NOTE: Your installer has already setup your DVR as well as your HD television if you have one. Pages 9-10 are for future reference. Easy Setup Instructions 1. Press A or B to select the type of TV screen you have.
  • Page 12: Select Picture Mode For Normal Viewing

    myHARGRAY HD/DVR USER GUIDE Select Picture Mode for Normal Viewing After you use the HDTV Setup Wizard to select all the HDTV picture formats you want to use, you need to choose a 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.
  • Page 13: Controlling Live Tv

    myHARGRAY HD/DVR USER GUIDE 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 14: Find A Program To Watch

    myHARGRAY HD/DVR USER GUIDE Using the Program Guide Find a Program to Watch 1. Press GUIDE. The Program Guide appears and lists the next 7 days of programs. 2. Press the DIRECTIONAL KEYS to move through the program listings and highlight the program you want to watch.
  • Page 15: Record A Tv Program You Are Watching

    myHARGRAY HD/DVR USER GUIDE Recording TV Programs Record a TV Program You Are Watching 1. Press RECORD. 2. While in the Confirm Recording screen, choose your recording options and press A . The Record Indicator is lit on the front panel of the DVR.
  • Page 16: Access And Play Back Your Recorded Programs Anytime From Your List

    myHARGRAY HD/DVR USER GUIDE Watching Your Recordings Access and Play Back Your Recorded Programs Anytime from Your List 1. Press LIST. 2. Use the arrow keys to choose the program you want to play back. 3. Press SELECT to display your options. Access and Play Back Your Recorded Programs From the program Guide 1.
  • Page 17: Activate Pip On Your Television

    myHARGRAY HD/DVR USER GUIDE Using Picture-In-Picture Activate PIP on Your TV While watching a program, press PIP On/Off 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.
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  • Page 19 HD/DVR USER GUIDE Telephone Support Call Select option 2 from any Hargray phone Call toll-free 800-726-1266 and select the repair option Monday – Saturday 7 am to 6 pm...
  • Page 20 Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Saturday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Ridgeland 8084 East Main Street Suite B & C Ridgeland, SC 29910 Phone: 843.726.6411 Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Closed Saturday 1.800.726.1266 www.hargray.com One Company • Connecting Your World BBRHP-UG082508...

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