Connecting the Explorer® 8300HDCTM Digital Video Recorder. Notice for CATV Installers CATV Installers Notice. EXPLORER® 8300HDC, TM.

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. Connecting the ® Explorer 8300HDC Digital Video Recorder. Notice for CATV Installers CATV Installers Notice If you are a CATV installer, read the information in the box below. Patents List A patent notice is affixed to this product.

Cisco's Explorer HD8300 digital video recorder can pause and rewind live TV. It also can record and play back TV programs so you can always see your favorite shows. Atlanta Cable Box Explorer 8300hdc. The user manual can be found here: In Scientific Atlanta/Cisco areas this is a re-labeled Cisco Explorer.

In addition, the product may also be covered by one or more of the following patents: 4,498,169. Component Input (PrPbY/V). 15 Connecting the 8300HDC to a Stereo VCR and HDTV (optional). 16 Connecting the 8300HDC to an External SATA Hard Disk Drive (optional). 17 Connecting the 8300HDC to an HDTV with a 1394 Connector. 19 Connecting the 8300HDC in HD Mode to an SDTV with Component Input (PrPbY/V).

Explorer 8300hdc Codes

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Heed Warnings Adhere to all warnings on the product and in the operating instructions. Read, Retain, and Follow These Instructions Read all of the instructions before you operate this product.

Follow all operating instructions that accompany this product. Retain the instructions for future use. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS, Protecting This Product From Foreign Objects and Water or Moisture Damage WARNING: Avoid electric shock and fire hazard! Never push objects through the openings in this product. Foreign objects can cause electrical shorts that can result in electric shock or fire. Do not expose this product to rain or moisture.

Identify Your 8300HDC To find the serial number for your 8300HDC, look on the back for a label that is similar to the example shown here. The serial number begins with “SA“ and is located in the lower left corner of the bar code. Component Video Cables (PrPbY/V) Additional Equipment You Might Need You might need some of the cables and adapters shown below for connecting the DVR to your home entertainment devices.

See the connection information beginning on page 12 of this guide for more information. 11 Select Provides access to your on-screen selection 12 USB Port Connects to external equipment, such as a keyboard or mouse (reserved for future use, may not be available on all 8300HDC models) CH + VOL - VOL + CH - EXPLORER ®. 3 PrPbY/V Connect the 8300HDC (in HD mode) to the component video input (YPrPb) on the HDTV. When the 8300HDC is configured for SD mode, the Y/V portion of the component video output connects to the composite video input of an SDTV.

See Connections for an HDTV and. Make sure the 8300HDC is Off and the TV is On. On the front panel of the 8300HDC, press GUIDE and INFO at the same time.

Follow the on-screen instructions to choose HD or SD mode and wide screen (16:9) or standard screen (4:3) depending upon your TV type. Connections for an HDTV and VCR To use the 8300HDC with an HDTV, you must make one of the following connections to view the HD content. In addition, you can make connections to a digital or analog VCR to archive recordings to a VCR tape. Connections for a Standard-Definition TV and VCR When using the 8300HDC with an SDTV, you must make one of the following connections to view content.

Some SDTVs may not have all 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 guides and the cabling diagrams in this guide for more detailed information. Another When two of your favorite programs are scheduled at the same time, you can record one program on the built-in DVR while watching the other. Use the DVR keys on the remote control to record programs or to play back recorded programs. Verify that your HDTV is in HD mode. If necessary, run the HD Setup Wizard to select HD mode.

If the 8300HDC is plugged into a wall switch, verify that the switch is in the ON position. Verify that all cables are properly connected. A CableCard is a multi-stream card that allows the set-top box to decrypt subscription digital channels. The card fits into the CableCard slot on the back of the 8300HDC (see page 3 for the location of the slot). You can obtain a CableCard from your cable service provider. The screen resolution (1080i, 480p, and so forth) is sometimes referred to as the scan rate.

The terms are interchangeable. You can stretch and zoom the displayed picture using the built-in capability of the 8300HDC by pressing the # key on the remote control.

Refer to your DVR user’s guide for more information on this feature. 2-channel stereo audio configuration instead of Dolby Digital, which it carries over to the other digital audio outputs of the 8300HDC. This prevents your home theater system or Dolby Digital decoder from providing the full Dolby Digital surround-sound effect.

The HDC DVR is not compatible with devices that do not support HDCP. You must use either the YPrPb or 1394 connection (which uses Digital Transmission Content Protection, or DTCP) to connect the DVR to these devices. Also refer to the Important Note Regarding the HDMI Interface on the 8300HDC on page 12. Connecting the 8300HDC to an HDTV with Component Input (PrPbY/V) WARNING: Electric shock hazard!

Unplug all electronic devices before connecting or disconnecting any device cables to the 8300HDC. Required cables:. 1 set component video cables (PrPbY/V). 1 audio Left/Right cable. Connecting the 8300HDC to a Home Theater System with Component Input (PrPbY/V) Required cables:. 3 sets component video cables (PrPbY/V).

2 coaxial digital audio cables WARNING: Electric shock hazard! Unplug all electronic devices before connecting or disconnecting any device cables to the 8300HDC. Connecting the 8300HDC to a Stereo VCR and HDTV (optional) WARNING: Electric shock hazard! Unplug all electronic devices before connecting or disconnecting any device cables to the 8300HDC. Required cables:.

1 RF coaxial cable. 2 sets composite A/V cables.

If it is a new drive or one used on another device, you are asked to format it. If the drive is formatted and will work with this 8300HDC, you get a confirmation that the drive is working. The 8300HDC automatically stores complete programs using the following space available logic: - If the external SATA drive has more space available, the SATA drive stores the next recording. If the internal hard drive on the 8300HDC has more space available, the internal hard drive stores the next recording. Connecting the 8300HDC to an HDTV with a 1394 Connector Required cables:.

1 6-pin to 4-pin 1394 cable (Consult your TV user’s guides for more detailed information). 1 set composite A/V cables Important: When you connect the DVR-DVD to your. Trademarks Scientific Atlanta, the Scientific Atlanta logo, and Explorer are registered trademarks of Scientific- Atlanta, Inc. 8300HDC is a trademark of Scientific- Atlanta, Inc.

Dolby is a registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories. HDMI, the HDMI logo, and High- Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. Connectors See also Front panel; Back panel required for HDTV required for SDTV 6, 7 Connecting the 8300HDC to other devices; Explorer eClub HDTV with 1394 connector HDTV with component input (PrPbY/V) HDTV with DVI connector HDTV with HDMI connector. Index, continued Multi-stream CableCARD 2, 4, 10 Performance tips. See Troubleshooting. Picture Doesn’t display Formats No color Picture-in-picture. See PIP Ports.

See Connectors Product information. See Explorer eClub Programming, viewing Progressive scan rate PrPbY/V connector 4, 6, 7 HDTV connection 14 home theater connection SDTV connection Record programs. © 2006 by Scientific-Atlanta, Inc. All rights reserved. Product and service availability subject to change without notice. Scientific Atlanta, A Cisco Company, 5030 Sugarloaf Parkway, Box 465447, Lawrenceville, GA 30044 www.scientificatlanta.com March 2006 Printed in USA 4013171 Rev A.

. Connecting the Explorer 8300HDC ® Digital Video Recorder.

What’s on the Front Panel? EXPLORER ® 8300HDC CH + GUIDE POWER VOL - VOL + INFO CH - SELECT EXIT LIST INPUT AUDIO VIDEO 3 4 5 T12141 1 Power Turns the 8300HDC on and off 2 Video and Connects to video and left/right (L/R) audio outputs of an external device Audio Input to deliver the audio and video to a TV or other device. What’s on the Back Panel? 1 Cable In Connect the coaxial cable that delivers the signal from your cable service provider 2 Cable Out Connect a coaxial cable to send analog audio and video signals to a TV or VCR. These signals are standard-definition TV (SDTV) video and stereo audio 3 PrPbY/V Connect the 8300HDC (in HD mode) to the component video input.

Connecting the 8300HDC To connect your 8300HDC to your entert ainment devices, complete these steps. Determine if your TV is HD or SD and whether it is wide screen (16:9) or standard screen (4:3).

See page 8 for more information. Make the connections for your TV and VCR as follows:. Connections for an HDTV and VCR To use the 8300HDC with an HDTV, you must make one of the following connections to view the HD content.

In addition, you can make connections to a digit al or analog VCR to archive recordings to a VCR tape. Troubleshooting If the 8300HDC does not perform as expected, the following tip s may help. If you need further assistance, contact your cable service provider. No Picture. Verify that the power to your TV is turned on.

Verify that your HDTV is in HD mode. If necessary, run the HD Setup Assistant to select HD mode. Frequently Asked Questions About HDTV What is Digital Television? Digital television (DTV) is a huge leap forward in television technology comp ared to analog television that has been widely available since the 1940s. DTV is delivered and displayed using digital encoding, similar to the way a PC operates. By using digit al technology, there is no variation in picture and sound quality from the origination point until it is displayed on your television. Picture Formats What is the Difference Between a Standard-Screen and a Wide-Screen HDTV The type of screen your HDTV has (wide screen or st andard screen) determines how the 8300HDC displays programs on the screen.

The picture format for an HDTV is a combination of aspect ratio and screen resolution and is different for standard-screen and wide-screen HDTVs. Connecting the 8300HDC to an HDTV with an HDMI Connector WARNING: Electric shock hazard! Unplug all electronic devices before connecting or disconnecting any device cables to the 8300HDC. Required cables:. 1 HDMI-to-HDMI cable Important Notes Regarding the HDMI Interface on the 8300HDC The HDMI interface automatically configures the audio output for a format supported by the television.

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Connecting the 8300HDC to an HDTV with a DVI Connector WARNING: Electric shock hazard! Unplug all electronic devices before connecting or disconnecting any device cables to the 8300HDC. Required cables:. 1 HDMI-to-DVI or 1 HDMI-to-HDMI cable and 1 DVI adapter. Connecting the 8300HDC to an HDTV with Component Input (PrPbY/V) WARNING: Electric shock hazard!

Unplug all electronic devices before connecting or disconnecting any device cables to the 8300HDC. Required cables:. 1 set component video cables (PrPbY/V). 1 audio Left/Right cable. Connecting the 8300HDC to a Home Theater System with Component Input (PrPbY/V) Required cables:. 3 sets component video cables (PrPbY/V). 2 coaxial digital audio cables WARNING: Electric shock hazard!

Unplug Back of Home Theater Receiver all electronic devices before DIGITAL connecting or disconnecting any TV/CABLE. Connecting the 8300HDC to a Stereo VCR and HDTV (optional) WARNING: Electric shock hazard! Unplug all electronic devices before connecting or disconnecting any device cables to the 8300HDC. Required cables:. 1 RF coaxial cable. 2 sets composite A/V cables Note: This connection allows for archiving to the VCR and for watching VCR tapes on your. Connecting the 8300HDC to an External SATA Hard Disk Drive (optional) Complete the following steps to install a SATA drive.

Make sure that both the 8300HDC and the external WARNING: SATA drive are unplugged from power. Electric shock hazard!. Setting up the Set-Top Box for High Definition Viewing. To run the High Definition Setup Assistant: The first time the viewer turns on the power to the set-top box, Passport Echo presents the HD Wizard.

1 If the message is clearly visible, press the RIGHT ARROW to begin the High Definition setup. After Passport Echo cycles through four output formats, it displays a message indicating the formats that you indicated were clearly visible on your television.

4 Press the RIGHT ARROW. Passport Echo displays the Screen Type tab. 5 Do one of the following:. Setting up the Set-Top Box for High Definition Viewing. 7 Read the Aspect Ratio tab, then press the RIGHT ARROW to continue. 8 Do one of the following:.

To center the screen image and display sidebars on each side, press the A key. 10 Review the summary.

If the summary does not reflect your preferences, press the LEFT ARROW to start the procedure over. If the summary reflects your preferences, press the A key. If you do not follow the High Definition Setup Assistant procedure, Passport Echo will display a message indicating that the setup was skipped and that default settings will be.