Scientific Atlanta 8300 User Manual

Add a Serial ATA Drive to a Scientific-Atlanta 8300 DVR
Digital video recorders (DVRs) are revolutionizing the way people watch television, offering unprecedented control over how and when you watch. DVRs are so useful that users can quickly fill them up saving programs. Now you can add hundreds of hours of additiona l storage to your DVR with just a SATA drive, engineered exp re ssly for use with DVRs.
Connecting a SATA Drive to a DVR
Upgrading the Recording Storage Capacity your Scientific Atlanta 8300 DVR
Steps to Connect your DVR to SATA Drive:
Verify your DVR supports an external SATA drive
Get an SATA external drive with a SATA connector
Connect the Scientific Atlanta 8300 to the drive using the
eSATA to SATA cable
Make sure that both the 8300HD and the external SATA
drive are unplugged from power.
Plug in power to the external SATA drive.
Plug in the 8300HD power cord, and then turn on the
8300HD.
Plug back in drive 8300 should now notice the new drive. If
it is a new drive or one used on another device, you will be asked to format it. Follow the on-screen instructions. It should ask you "Format this drive now?" (Press A)" After formatting, external storage should be usable by DVR
If the drive is already formatted and will work with this
8300HD, you will get a confirmation that the drive is work­ing.
Power off cable box for 10 seconds before turning off exter-
nal drive. Guidelines for Using the External SATA Hard Disk The external SATA hard disk drive requires continuous power. If the SATA drive loses power while the Explorer 8300HD is
plugged in, the 8300HD may stop current recordings or not provide enough space for future recordings. Follow these guidelines for using the SAT A drive:
Do not plug in the power cord for the SATA drive to a switched outlet or to the AC outlet on the 8300HD.
Do not turn off, disconnect, or unplug the SATA drive while the 8300HD is plugged in.
Recommendations for the SATA Drive At a minimum, your SATA drive should have these capabilities:
External SATA Connector - eSATA or SATA 1/: Cable and Connector
Drive Speed: 7200 RPM (5400 RPM without Mul ti-room); 133 MB/sec
Capacity: Only one SATA drive can be connected to the 8300HD. The 8300HD will not support a separate port multiplier.
SATA Drive Power: The SATA drive should power on when plugged in and should not be controlled by a switch.
If you have questions contact your cable service provider for a list of external SATA hard disk drives.
Price List
SATA External Drive The SATA external hard drive instantly adds more recording hours to your DVR or set-top box by attaching to your already in-
stalled DVR. The SATA external hard drive provides up to 150 hours of high-speed storage for set-top boxes equipped with exter­nal Serial ATA ports such as the Scientific-Atlanta 8300 HD. The drive takes advantage of the same serial ATA storage technology that powers most of today's DVRs. The SATA hard drive is designed for streaming media applications and offer exceptional per­formance and advanced features that enhance the digital entertainment experienc e.
Features:
Designed to work with Scientific-Atlanta Explorer 8300 series (8300 HD,
8300 MR, and 8300 HD-MR) Digital Video Recorders
Features 300 GB drive 7200 RPM and 16 MB cache. Data Transfer up to
150 MB/sec
Flickering LED to note external drive activity during operation.
Quiet operation
Sturdy and stylish compact aluminum case
Compete with external drive, power supply, and connecting cables
Quick and easy installation
1-year warranty on hard drive
eS ATA t o SATA cabl e External SATA to SATA Shielded Hard Drive Cable
eSATA to SATA hard drive cable for use with Scientific-Atlanta Explorer 8300 High Definiti on Cable boxes (Scientific-Atlanta Ex­plorer 8300 series (8300 HD, 8300 MR, and 8300 HD-MR Digital Video Recorders). 1 meter long
Price:
$214.95
SD200K
Connects an external eSATA device to a SATA external drive or controller
eSATA 7 pin male to SATA 7 pin male
Supports SATA II speeds of up to 3Gbit/sec
Ideal for using newer eSATA equipped external drive housings with older
SATA controllers
See technical info below to select the right cable
FREE SHIPPING (US/CA only)
SATA to SATA
SATA to SATA internal Hard Drive Cables
Internal SATA hard drive for use with internal connections for SATA drives. 1 meter long.
See info below to select the right cable FREE SHIPPING (US/CA only)
Price:
$16.95
S2SE1M
Price: $8.95
S2S1M
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