Summary of the content on the page No. 1
Connecting the
TM
®
Explorer 8300
Digital Video
Recorder
Summary of the content on the page No. 2
Notice for CATV Installers CATV Installers Notice If you are a CATV installer, read the information in the box below. 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 specifies that the CATV
Summary of the content on the page No. 3
Contents Important Safety Instructions ................................................................ 4 Change the Way You Watch TV ........................................................... 6 Safety First ............................................................................................ 6 The Explorer eClub ............................................................................... 6 Identify Your 8300 DVR.........................................................................
Summary of the content on the page No. 4
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Do not overload electrical outlets, extension cords, or integral Heed Warnings convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or Adhere to all warnings on the product and in the operating electric shock. For products that require battery power or instructions. other sources to operate, refer to the operating instructions for that product. Read, Retain, and Follow Preventing Power Cord Damage These Instructions Arrange all power cords so that people or
Summary of the content on the page No. 5
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS, continued Protecting This Product From Foreign Objects and Checking Product Safety Water or Moisture Damage Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, the service technician must perform safety checks to determine that this product is in proper operating condition. WARNING: Avoid electric shock and fire Outdoor Grounding System hazard! Never push objects through the openings in If this product connects to an outdoor antenna or cable this product.
Summary of the content on the page No. 6
Change the Way You Watch TV DVR makes it easy to watch TV on your terms. The Explorer® 8300™ Digital Video Recorder (DVR) is the simple way to take control over your TV – and your life. You take control because DVR lets you decide what’s on TV and when. So there’s no more putting off the things you need to do, just because there’s a show on TV you want to watch. Just think what DVR can do for you: • Never miss a minute of your favorite movie or the big game. Simply pause the live action and play
Summary of the content on the page No. 7
What’s On the Front Panel? CH + GUIDE POWER VOL Ñ VOL + INFO CH Ñ SELECT EXIT LIST LR AUDIO VIDEO 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 T11179 1 Power Turns the 8300 DVR on and off 2 Video and Connects to video and left/right (L/R) audio outputs of an Audio Input* external device to deliver the audio and video to a TV or other device 3 List Displays the list of recorded programs 4 Exit Exits menus, the on-screen guide, and program information 5 Info Displays a description of the selected program. This b
Summary of the content on the page No. 8
What’s On the Back Panel? CAUTION CABLE OUT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN OUT 1 OUT 2 AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR A U THIS DEVICE IS INTENDED TO BE ATTACHED IR TO A RECEIVER THAT IS NOT USED TO L D RECEIVE OVER-THE-AIR BROADCAST SIGNALS. CONNECTION OF THIS DEVICE I CABLE IN ANY OTHER FASHION MAY CAUSE IN O HARMFUL INTERFERENCE TO RADIO TV COMMUNICATIONS AND IS IN VIOLATION R OF THE FCC RULES, PART 15. 120 VAC 120 VAC 60HZ 5A 60HZ 80W CATV CONVERTER SATA S - VIDEO MADE IN
Summary of the content on the page No. 9
Connecting the 8300 DVR To connect your 8300 DVR to your entertainment devices, complete these steps. Connect the coaxial cable that carries the signal from your cable service provider to the CABLE IN connector on the back panel of the set-top. 1 Connect your SDTV to the 8300 DVR. Refer to the Connections for a Standard-Definition TV and Standard VCR section on page 13. 2 Identify the additional devices you will connect to DVD VCR Other the 8300 DVR and TV. See pages 13 through 16 and the relat
Summary of the content on the page No. 10
Connections for a Standard-Definition TV and VCR When using the 8300 DVR with an SDTV, you must make one of the following connections to view content. Some SDTVs may not have all of these connections. In addition, you can make connections to a VCR to archive recordings to a VCR tape. Refer to your TV and VCR user’s guide and the cabling diagrams in this guide for more information. Note: The labeling on your 8300 DVR model may vary from the labels shown in the following table. 8300 DVR SDTV Requ
Summary of the content on the page No. 11
Watch 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. • Arrows–Select a program in the schedule. • Info–Display a specific program description (either from the on-screen guide or while viewing a program). • Select–View a sp
Summary of the content on the page No. 12
Performance Tips If the 8300 DVR 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 the 8300 DVR is plugged into a wall switch, verify the wall switch is in the ON position. Note: You should avoid plugging the 8300 DVR into an outlet that is controlled by a wall switch. • Verify that all cables are properly connected. • If your system includes a VCR or ste
Summary of the content on the page No. 13
Connecting the 8300 DVR to a Standard TV WARNING: Electric shock hazard! Unplug all electronic devices before connecting or disconnecting any device cables for the 8300 DVR. Connecting the 8300 DVR to a Standard TV and Standard VCR WARNING: Electric shock hazard! Unplug all electronic devices before connecting or disconnecting any device cables for the 8300 DVR. 13
Summary of the content on the page No. 14
Connecting the 8300 DVR to a Stereo TV Connecting the 8300 DVR to a Stereo TV and Stereo VCR Note: This connection allows for archiving to the VCR and for watching VCR tapes on your TV. You may also choose to connect OUT 1 from the 8300 DVR directly to the TV, so that you may watch live channels on the TV during any archive-to- VCR process. WARNING: Electric shock hazard! Unplug all electronic devices before connecting or disconnecting any device cables for the 8300 DVR. 14
Summary of the content on the page No. 15
Connecting the 8300 DVR to a Home Theater Receiver and Stereo TV WARNING: Electric shock hazard! Unplug all electronic devices before connecting or disconnecting any device cables for the 8300 DVR. 15
Summary of the content on the page No. 16
Connecting the 8300 DVR to an External SATA Hard Disk Drive (optional) Complete the following steps to install a SATA drive. 1. Make sure that both the 8300 DVR and the external SATA drive are unplugged from power. 2. Connect the data cable for the SATA drive to the 8300 DVR. 3. Plug in power to the external SATA drive. 4. Plug in the 8300 DVR power cord, and then turn on the 8300 DVR. 5. Follow the on-screen instructions. One of the following occurs: • If it is a new drive or one used on anothe
Summary of the content on the page No. 17
Connecting the 8300 DVR to an External SATA Hard Disk Drive (optional), continued Disconnecting the External SATA Hard Disk Drive Complete the following steps to disconnect the SATA drive safely. 1. Make sure that the 8300 DVR is powered off. 2. Disconnect the power cord from the 8300 DVR and wait for at least 10 seconds. 3. Disconnect the power cord and data cable from the external SATA drive. If you improperly disconnect your SATA drive, you will receive an error message, and you will be requi
Summary of the content on the page No. 18
Compliance Information United States FCC Compliance Canada EMI Regulation This equipment has been tested and found to comply This Class B digital apparatus complies with with the applicable limits of Part 15 of the FCC Canadian ICES-003. Rules. These limits are designed to provide reason- Cet appareil numérique de la class B est conforme à able protection against harmful interference in a la norme NMB-003 du Canada. residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
Summary of the content on the page No. 19
19
Summary of the content on the page No. 20
© 2005 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 May 2005 Printed in the United States of America 4003987 Rev C
