Hargray explorer hd/dvr set top box instructions (12 pages)
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Hargray’ s SARA HD/DVR (Explorer 8300 ® user guide...
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Pause live TV for up to one hour without missing a minute • Use instant replay anytime you want • Watch two programs at the same time with the Picture-in- • Picture feature on any TV you have Hargray Digital Television SARA HD/DVR (Explorer 8300)
Used feature. Watch Two TV Programs at the Same Time PIP is built into the SARA HD/DVR (Explorer 8300), so you can watch two live programs at the same time on any make or model TV that is connected to your DVR.
Canceling an Active Record Timer ............8 Using Parental Control ..............8 Ordering a Pay-Per-View Event ............8 Preparing the SARA HD/DVR (Explorer 8300) to Work With Your HD Television ..............9 HDTV Setup Wizard ................. 9 Selecting HDTV Picture Formats with the HDTV Setup Wizard ..............
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Watching Your Recordings Access and Play Back Your Recorded Programs Anytime from Your List ..............15 Access and Play Back Your Recorded Programs from the Program Guide ..............15 Managing Recording Space How Much Recording Space Do I Have? ......... 15 Automatically Erasing Oldest Recordings if Space is Needed ..
Open & Close PIP Window • Swap Contents of PIP Window • & Main Viewing Screen Move the PIP Window on the Screen • Numeric Keys Video Source Select the Video Source • Hargray Digital Television SARA HD/DVR (Explorer 8300)
The Interactive Program Guide (lPG) The lPG 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. Display channel and program information. Select an option.
• Set a VCR Timer to tune your SARA HD/DVR (Explorer 8300) to a particular channel at the proper time to record the selected program. For PPV channels, there is an additional option to purchase the PPV event.
8300) must be on and you must use the remote control to cancel the active record timer. 1. If the SARA HD/DVR (Explorer 8300) power is off, press the POWER key on the SARA HD/DVR (Explorer 8300) or remote control.
HDMI ports to connect the DVR to your HDTV. For more information, refer to the connectivity guide for your DVR model: • Connecting the SARA HD/DVR (Explorer 8300) Digital Video Recorder, part number 4003987 • Connecting the SARA HD/DVR (Explorer 8300) Digital Video...
Easy Setup Instructions 1. Press A or B to select the type of TV screen you have. The setup is complete. 2. Press POWER to begin watching TV. Note: • If you pressed A for the standard screen (4:3) TV setting, the TV is set to receive programming in 480i format on non-HD channels and 1080i format on...
HDMI (DVI) output cable to an HDTV that does not support HDCP, you will not be able to see any video output. A message will be displayed instructing you to disconnect the HDMI connection and watch video output through the PrPbY component connectors. Hargray Digital Television SARA HD/DVR (Explorer 8300)
Controlling Live TV Control a Live Program 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. For example, when you are watching your favorite live TV program and the telephone rings, press PAUSE to pause the program...
2. Press DATE. The Browse By area of the Program Guide displays the next seven dates. 3. Press UP or DOWN arrow keys to highlight a date. 4. Press SELECT. The Program Guide displays the programs that will be broadcast on that date. Hargray Digital Television SARA HD/DVR (Explorer 8300)
Recording TV Programs Record a TV Program You Are Watching 1. Press RECORD. 2. While in the Confirm Recording screen, choose your recording by pressing options and press A. The Record Indicator is lit on the front panel of the DVR. 3.
Note: Any recordings that have a Save Time of "Until I Erase" will not be automatically erased. 1. Press LIST. 2. Press B to display the Preferences screen. 3. Choose Turn ON Auto Erase. Hargray Digital Television SARA HD/DVR (Explorer 8300)
Using Picture-In-Picture (PIP) 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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