Scientific Atlanta Explorer 8300 User Manual

Scientific Atlanta Explorer 8300 User Manual

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  • Page 1: Digital Video Recorder

    Connecting the Explorer 8300 ® Digital Video Recorder...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety Compliance Statements ................iii Change the Way You Watch TV ................1 Safety First ......................1 The Explorer eClub ....................1 Identify Your 8300 ....................1 What’s On the Front Panel? ................. 2 What’s On the Back Panel? ................. 3 Connecting Entertainment Devices ..............
  • Page 3: Safety Compliance Statements

    Safety Compliance Statements Note to CATV System Installer CAUTION (USA/Canada Only) RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 AVIS of the NEC (Section 54, Part I of the Canadian Electrical Code), that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric...
  • Page 4: Power Sources

    Safety Compliance Statements Object and Liquid Entry Power Sources Never push objects of any kind into this product through A label on this set-top indicates the correct power openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or source for this set-top. Operate this set-top only from an short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock.
  • Page 5: Change The Way You Watch Tv

    Before using the DVR, read the SAFETY COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS section of this guide. The Explorer eClub The online Explorer eClub provides news and information about the Explorer 8300 DVR. You can access the Explorer eClub on the Internet at the following Web address: www.scientificatlanta.com/explorerclub...
  • Page 6: What's On The Front Panel

    What’s On the Front Panel? CH + GUIDE POWER VOL Ñ VOL + INFO CH Ñ SELECT EXIT LIST AUDIO VIDEO T11179 1 Power Turns the 8300 on and off 2 Video and Connects to video and left/right (L/R) audio outputs of an external device to Audio Input deliver the video and audio to a TV or other device 3 List...
  • Page 7: What's On The Back Panel

    What’s On the Back Panel? CAUTION CABLE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN OUT 1 OUT 2 AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR THIS DEVICE IS INTENDED TO BE ATTACHED TO A RECEIVER THAT IS NOT USED TO RECEIVE OVER-THE-AIR BROADCAST SIGNALS.
  • Page 8: Connecting Entertainment Devices

    Connecting Entertainment Devices Where Are the Connection Diagrams? The diagrams on the following pages show examples of common ways to connect the 8300 to your TV, VCR, and home theater receiver. However, these diagrams do not show every possible combination of devices. Please consult the user’s guides that came with your other electronic devices for further information.
  • Page 9: Connecting The 8300 To A Tv And Vcr

    Connecting the 8300 to Your TV and VCR Explorer 8300 Connect the 8300 CABLE CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN OUT 1 OUT 2 to the TV. AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR THIS DEVICE IS INTENDED TO BE ATTACHED...
  • Page 10: Connecting The 8300 To A Stereo Tv And Stereo Vcr

    Connecting the 8300 to Your Stereo TV and Stereo VCR Explorer 8300 Connect the 8300 CABLE CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN to the OUT 1 OUT 2 AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR stereo TV.
  • Page 11: And External Sata Hard Disk Drive

    Connecting the 8300 to Your HomeTheater, Stereo TV, and External SATA Hard Disk Drive Explorer 8300 Connect the 8300 CABLE CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN OUT 1 OUT 2 to the AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR...
  • Page 12: Watching Tv

    Watching TV Access Services and Programs Access cable services and programs by pressing the following keys on the remote control: • Guide—Access the on-screen guide. The on-screen guide displays schedules of TV programs and other services available from your cable service provider, such as video-on-demand and pay-per-view programs.
  • Page 13: Performance Tips

    Performance Tips If the 8300 does not perform as expected, the following tips may help. If you need further assistance, contact your cable service provider. No Picture • Verify that the power to your TV is turned on. • If plugged into a wall switch, verify the switch is in the ON position. •...
  • Page 14: Compliance Information

    Compliance Information EXPLORER 8300 United States FCC Compliance ® Home Entertainment Server: This equipment has been tested and found to Model 8300 comply with the applicable limits of Part 15 of the Manufactured by: Scientific-Atlanta, Inc.; FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide 5030 Sugarloaf Parkway;...
  • Page 15 © 2004 by Scientific-Atlanta, Inc. All rights reserved. Product and service availability subject to change without notice. Scientific-Atlanta, Inc., 5030 Sugarloaf Parkway, P.O. Box 465447, Lawrenceville, GA 30042 www.scientificatlanta.com July 2004 Printed in USA 4003987 Rev B...

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