Scientific Atlanta High Definition Personal Video Recorder Instructions d'exploitation

Connecting theExplorer® 8300HDTM Digital Video Recorder

Picture Formats4A standard-screen HDTV has a 4:3aspect ratio. The screen is 4 unitswide for every 3 units tall.A wide-screen HDTV is one-thirdwider th

Connecting the 8300HD to Entertainment DevicesRequired Connections for an HDTVWhen using the 8300HD with an HDTV, you must make one of the following c

CABLEOUTY/VPrPbY/VPrPbCABLE IN/ANT INRequired Connections for a Standard-Definition TVWhen using the 8300HD with an SDTV, you must make one of the fol

Connecting the 8300HD to Entertainment Devices, continuedWhere Are the Connection Diagrams?The diagrams on the following pages show examples of common

8Connecting the 8300HD to an HDTV With an HDMI ConnectorExplorer 8300HD DVRIRCABLEOUTTHIS DEVICE IS INTENDED TO BE ATTACHEDTO A RECEIVER THAT IS NOT U

9Explorer 8300HD DVRIRCABLEOUTTHIS DEVICE IS INTENDED TO BE ATTACHEDTO A RECEIVER THAT IS NOT USED TORECEIVE OVER-THE-AIR BROADCASTSIGNALS. CONNECTION

10Explorer 8300HD DVRIRCABLEOUTTHIS DEVICE IS INTENDED TO BE ATTACHEDTO A RECEIVER THAT IS NOT USED TORECEIVE OVER-THE-AIR BROADCASTSIGNALS. CONNECTIO

Explorer 8300HD DVRIRCABLEOUTTHIS DEVICE IS INTENDED TO BE ATTACHEDTO A RECEIVER THAT IS NOT USED TORECEIVE OVER-THE-AIR BROADCASTSIGNALS. CONNECTION

Explorer 8300HD DVRIRCABLEOUTTHIS DEVICE IS INTENDED TO BE ATTACHEDTO A RECEIVER THAT IS NOT USED TORECEIVE OVER-THE-AIR BROADCASTSIGNALS. CONNECTION

13Connecting the 8300HD in SD Mode to an SDTVWARNING:Electric shock hazard!Unplug all electronic devices before connecting ordisconnecting any device

14Watch TVAccess Services and ProgramsAccess cable services and programs by pressing the following keys on the remote control:• Guide–Access the on-sc

Performance TipsIf the 8300HD does not perform as expected, the following tips may help. If you need further assistance,contact your cable service pro

16Frequently Asked Questions About HDTVAre Local TV Stations Broadcasting in HDTV?Many local TV stations are transmitting digital signals. However, tr

Compliance InformationUnited States FCC ComplianceThis equipment has been tested and found to complywith the applicable limits of Part 15 of the FCC R

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ContentsSafety Compliance Statements ... ivChange the Way You Watch TV

Read and Retain These Instructions• Read all of the instructions before you operate thisset-top (or home terminal). Give particular attentionto all sa

Object and Liquid EntryNever push objects of any kind into this product throughopenings as they may touch dangerous voltage points orshort out parts t

1Change the Way You Watch TVUse the Explorer® 8300HD™ Digital Video Recorder (DVR) to control live high-definition (HD) andstandard-definition (SD) TV

What’s On the Front Panel?2LISTAUDIO VIDEOLREXITINFOGUIDECH +CH Ñ SELECTPOWERVOL +VOL Ñ1 2 11 13123 4 5 96 7T111108 101 Power Turns the 8300HD on and

What’s On the Back Panel?IRCABLEOUTTHIS DEVICE IS INTENDED TO BE ATTACHEDTO A RECEIVER THAT IS NOT USED TORECEIVE OVER-THE-AIR BROADCASTSIGNALS. CONNE