Scientific Atlanta 8300, 8300HD User Manual 3

Getting Started With The

Explorer® 8300™ and

8300HD™ DVR

Record your favorite programs when you’re busy Record one program and watch another Record two live programs while watching a third program you recorded

earlier Record and store up to 50 hours of standard-definition programs on the

8300 DVR, or up to 20 hours of high-definition programs on the 8300HD DVR

Pause live TV for up to 1 hour without missing a minute Use instant replay any time you want Watch two programs at the same time with the Picture-in-Picture feature on

any TV you have

Welcome!

With the Explorer® 8300™ Digital Video Recorder (DVR),

"Design On A Dime"

Save: Until erased

Recorded List

you can easily record your favorite programs and then play them back anytime. The DVR and Picture-In-Picture (PIP) features give you complete control, convenience, and choice when watching TV . Use

Title World Soccer Extreme Homes

Design On A Dime

Home Matters Thirteen Days

Options/Play Scheduled Recordings Preferences

Date Time Wed 11/10 Wed 11/10

Mon 11/15

Sun 11/14 Mon 11/8

4:10am

8:10pm

12:00pm

12:30pm

8:00pm

Length

30min 50min

30min

1hr 30min

your DVR to control the following features...

Control live TV

The telephone is ringing and you do not want to miss any scenes of your favorite live TV program. DVR lets you PAUSE the live program, or REWIND and PLAY a portion of it again, or FAST-FORWARD it to catch up to live TV .

Sport s fans can enjoy complete control by using INST ANT REPLA Y, SLOW MOTION, and FRAME ADV ANCE AND REWIND to watch their favorite play again.

Record TV programs without a VCR

RECORD and save your favorite TV programs to the DVR to watch later.

When two of your favorite TV programs are scheduled at the same time, RECORD one program to the built-in recorder while watching the other!

Never miss your favorite programs that are scheduled at the same time. Simply RECORD both programs at the same time. While recording both programs, you can play back a third program you have already recorded.

RECORD a single episode or all episodes of your favorite TV programs. RECORD one of your favorite TV programs and at the same time, access any

advanced application, such as video-on-demand (VOD). Not sure if you have room to RECORD new programs? Y ou can check your

available recording space any time.

Watch two TV programs at the same time

PIP is built into the Explorer 8300 DVR, so you can watch two live programs at the same time on any make or model TV that is connected to your DVR.

When something exciting occurs in the PIP program, you can easily swap the PIP into the Main screen. Once that program is in the Main screen, you can pause, rewind, or record it.

When the PIP screen position is covering a “must see” moment on the Main screen, simply MOVE the PIP screen to a different corner of your TV screen.

Let’s Get St arted!

Using Y our Remote Control

Use the keys on the AllTouch Remote Control to access the DVR and PIP features of your DVR.

This guide describes the keys used to access the DVR and PIP features. For descriptions of the other key functions, refer to the user’s guide for your remote control model:

• A T8400™ AllT ouch Remote Control User’s Guide, part number 749219

• A T8450™ AllTouch Remote Control User’s Guide, part number 4001707

• A T8550™ AllT ouch Remote Control User’s Guide, part number 4006383

Important: Your remote control must be set to Cable Mode (CBL) to access the DVR features.

AllT ouch AT8400 Remote Control

Displays a menu of services

or options (if offered by your

cable service provider)

Displays the Program Guide

Moves through on-screen

choices

Makes on-screen choices

Displays a list of your

recorded programs

Replays the last 8 seconds of

a program (Instant Replay)

Rewinds in 3 speeds

(Must be in Play mode)

Stops recording a program

or stops playback

Pauses the program

you are watching

Swaps PIP screen

with Main screen

Turns PIP feature on or off

Moves PIP screen

Power on or off Selects cable mode

Performs the selected action

Removes all banners and graphics from TV screen

Dedicated DVR Keys

Returns to live programming Fast-forwards in 3 speeds

(Must be in Play mode) Records a program

Resumes playing a paused program (Press twice for slow motion)

Sizes the picture for some high-definition television (HDTV) models

Selects PIP channels up or down

Dedicated PIP Keys

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Preparing the Explorer 8300HD DVR to Work With Y our High-Definition TV

First make sure that your DVR is properly connected to your HDTV television and other electronic devices. Use the component (PrPbY) or HDMI™ ports to connect the DVR to your HDTV .

For more information, refer to the connectivity guide for your DVR model:

• Connecting the Explorer® 8300™ Digital Video Recorder, part number 4003987

• Connecting the Explorer® 8300HD™ Digital Video Recorder, part number 4003986

Note: The composite ports (red, yellow, white) and the component ports (PrPbY) on the back of the 8300HD are both active simultaneously .

Selecting HDTV Picture Formats With the HDTV Setup Wizard

The following section provides instructions for using the HDTV Setup Wizard to select HDTV picture formats using the Easy and Advanced Setup modes.

Start the HDTV Setup Wizard

T o st art the HDTV Setup Wizard, follow these steps.

1. Make sure that the DVR is powered OFF, but still plugged into an active power outlet, and connected to the HDTV using the proper connectors (HDMI or Component for an HDTV; Composite, RF , or S-V ideo for a SDTV).

2. Turn the TV ON.

3. With the DVR powered OFF, press Guide and Info at the same time. The HDTV Setup Wizard screen appears.

4. Press to start the set up.

5. Choose one of the following options:

• To choose the Easy Setup option press

; then, go to the Easy Setup

Instructions on page 5. Note: Choosing the Easy Setup

mode limits your HDTV picture formats to 480i and 1080i, depending on the TV type you select.

• To choose the Advanced Setup option

press B; then, go to the Advanced

Setup Instructions on page 5. Note: Choosing the Advanced Setup

mode allows you to save all the HDTV picture formats, so that you can toggle between them easily while watching TV .

Press the Guide and Info keys at the same time

Setup Options

Press for Easy Setup: Used by most TV viewers Press for Advanced Setup: Used by advanced TV viewers

Complete setup

Easy Setup Instructions

1. Press A or B to select the type of TV screen you have. The setup is complete.

Standard or Widescreen

2. Press Power to begin watching TV . Notes:

• If you pressed A for the standard

Press if your TV has a standard screen (4:3)

Press if your TV has a widescreen (16:9)

screen (4:3) TV setting, the TV is set to receive programming in 480i format on

Restart setup

non-HD channels and 1080i format on HD channels.

• If you pressed B for the widescreen (16:9) TV setting, the TV is set to only

receive programming in 1080i format (even on non-HD channels). Tip: Af ter you complete the setup, you can use to stretch or zoom the

picture.

Advanced Setup Instructions

1. Press A or B to select the type of TV screen you have.

2. Follow the on-screen instructions to select your picture formats.

3. Press SELECT to toggle between the Save and Remove options, or press B to

see how the next format looks on your TV screen.

Standard or Widescreen

Press if your TV has a standard screen (4:3)

Press if your TV has a widescreen (16:9)

Restart setup

Complete setup

Note: If you see a black screen do not press SELECT. Press B again to view the next screen format.

4. After saving the picture formats, press EXIT. The setup is complete.

5. Press POWER to begin watching TV . Tip: Af ter you complete the setup, you can use to stretch or zoom the

picture.

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