Hargray Explorer 8300 User Manual

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  • Page 1 Hargray’ s SARA HD/DVR (Explorer 8300 ® user guide...
  • Page 2 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)
  • Page 3: Control Live Tv

    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.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    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 ..............
  • Page 5 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 ..
  • Page 6: Remote Control

    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)
  • Page 7: Watching A Program That Is On Now

    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.
  • Page 8: Changing The Way You View The Guide

    • 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.
  • Page 9: Canceling An Active Record Timer

    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.
  • Page 10: Preparing The Sara Hd/Dvr (Explorer 8300) To Work With Your Hd Television

    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...
  • Page 11: Easy Setup Instructions

    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...
  • Page 12: Select Picture Mode For Normal Viewing

    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)
  • Page 13: Controlling Live Tv

    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...
  • Page 14: Using The Program Guide

    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)
  • Page 15: Recording Tv Programs

    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.
  • Page 16: Hargray Digital Television Sara Hd/Dvr (Explorer

    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)
  • Page 17: Activate Pip From The Program Guide

    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. •...
  • Page 18 Telephone Support Call 611 Select option 2 from any Hargray phone Call toll-free 800.726.1266 and select the repair option Monday–Saturday 7am to 6pm Contact us today! 1.877.HARGRAY | hargray.com Internet Television Telephone Hargray Digital Television SARA HD/DVR (Explorer 8300) SARA_06012014...

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