table of contents
Installing Your DVR
Remote Control Features ............................................................. 2
Get Started .................................................................................. 4
Connect the Explorer DVR to Your TV ........................................... 4
Connect External Devices to the DVR ...........................................5
Prepare the Explorer HD DVR to Work With Your TV ..................... 6
Adjust Your HDTV Picture............................................................. 8
Parental Control & Blocking
Set Parental Control .................................................................. 10
Program Rating Categories .......................................................11
Block Recordings with Parental Control ..................................... 12
Watch Blocked Recordings ........................................................ 12
Set Favorite Channels ................................................................ 12
Using the Program Guide
Search for Programs Using the Program Guide .......................... 13
Select a Program from the Program Guide ................................ 14
Control Live TV & Recordings ............................................... 15
Maximize the Life of the DVR .............................................. 16
Using Picture-in-Picture ....................................................... 17
Using the DVR
Recording Programs .................................................................. 18
Watching Programs ...................................................................20
Cancel Recordings ..................................................................... 21
Schedule Manual Recordings .................................................... 21
Check Recording Space ..............................................................21
Maximize Your DVR’s Storage Space .......................................... 22
Save Recordings ........................................................................ 22
Erase Recordings ....................................................................... 23
Copy Recordings from Your DVR to a VCR Tape ........................... 24
Quick Tips .................................................................................. 25
Get More Out of Your TV…
Watch • Your favorite shows anytime you want...on your schedule
• Pause live TV for up to 1 hour without missing a minute
Record • Two live programs at the same time
• All future episodes of your favorite programs by performing a simple,
one-time setup
Watch & Record • Watch one program while recording another
• Watch two programs at once (using the PIP feature) and record
one of them
• Watch a pre-recorded program while recording one or two
other programs
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DVR useR Gu De
Program Rating Categories
The following list describes the rating categories and codes associated with movies and
television programs in the United States.
TVY The program is appropriate for children of all ages, and specically
designed for children ages 2 through 6 years.
TVY7 The program is appropriate for children age 7 years or older. This rating
can include the code FV, indicating mild fantasy or comedy violence.
G, TVG The program is appropriate for viewers of all ages.
PG, TVPG Parental guidance is suggested. The program contains material that
parents can nd unsuitable for young children. This rating can also
include the following codes:
• V - Some violence
• S - Some sexual situations
PG-13 Parental guidance is suggested. Parents can nd some program
material unsuitable for children under 13 years. Additional codes may be
included with the rating.
TV14 Parents are strongly cautioned as some program material may be
unsuitable for children under 14 years. This rating can also include the
following codes:
• V - Intense violence
• S - Intense sexual situations
• L - Strong indecent language
• D - Suggestive dialog
TVMA Mature audience. The program is designed for an adult audience.
Parents can nd the program material unsuitable for children under 17
years. This rating can also include the following codes:
• V - Graphic violence
• S - Explicit sexual situations
• L - Crude or indecent language
R Restricted to adult audiences only. The program contains material
unsuitable for children.
NC17 Under 18 never admitted. The program or movie is considered too adult
(containing violence, sex, or drug use) for viewers under 17.
NR This program or movie is not rated.
NR-Adult No one under age 17 permitted. This program or movie is not rated (NR)
but is considered too adult (containing violence, sex, or drug use) for
viewers under 17.
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