Scientific Atlanta Explorer 8300HDC Guida rapida

Connecting the

Explorer®8300HDCTM

Digital Video

Recorder

Notice for CATV Installers

CATV Installers Notice

If you are a CATV installer, read the information in the box below.

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U.S. Patents List

A patent notice is affixed to this product. In addition, the product may also be covered by one or more of the

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Contents

Important Safety Instructions ...............................................................................iv

Welcome .............................................................................................................. 1

Safety First........................................................................................................... 1

The Explorer eClub .............................................................................................. 1

Identify Your 8300HDC ........................................................................................ 1

What’s in the Carton? .......................................................................................... 2

Additional Equipment You Might Need................................................................. 2

What’s on the Front Panel? ................................................................................. 3

What’s on the Back Panel?.................................................................................. 4

Connecting the 8300HDC .................................................................................... 5

Connections for an HDTV and VCR .................................................................... 6

Connections for a Standard-Definition TV and VCR ............................................ 7

View and Record Television Programming .......................................................... 8

Performance Tips................................................................................................. 9

Frequently Asked Questions About HDTV ......................................................... 10

Picture Formats...................................................................................................11

Connecting the 8300HDC to an HDTV with an HDMI Connector ...................... 12

Connecting the 8300HDC to an HDTV with a DVI Connector ........................... 13

Connecting the 8300HDC to an HDTV with Component Input (PrPbY/V)......... 14

Connecting the 8300HDC to a Home Theater System with

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) .............................................................................. 19

Compliance Information ..................................................................................... 20

Index .................................................................................................................. 21

iii

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. Give particular attention

to all safety precautions.

Comply With Warnings

Avoid electric shock. Comply with all warnings and cautions

in the operating instructions, as well as those that are affixed

to this product.

Power Warnings

Providing a Power Source

A label on this product indicates the correct power source for

this product. Operate this product only from an electrical

outlet with the voltage and frequency indicated on the product

label.

If you are uncertain of the type of power supply to your home

or business, consult your cable service provider or your local

powercompany.

Grounding This Product (U.S.A. and Canada

Only)

WARNING: To avoid electric shock and fire

hazard, match the plug and outlet connections

carefully, then fully insert. If the plug and outlet do

not match, or you cannot fully insert the plug,

contact an electrician to update your power outlets.

If this product is equipped with either a three-prong

(grounding pin) safety plug or a two-prong (polarized) safety

plug, follow these safety guidelines to properly ground this

product:

• For a 3-prong plug (one prong on this plug is a protective

grounding pin), insert the plug into a grounded mains,

3-prongoutlet.

Note: This plug fits only one way. If you are unable to insert

this plug fully into the outlet, contact your electrician to

replace your obsolete outlet.

• For a 2-prong plug (a polarized plug with one wide blade

and one narrow blade), insert the plug into a polarized

mains, 2-prong outlet in which one socket is wider than the

other.

Note: If you are unable to insert this plug fully into the

outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug still fails to fit,

contact an electrician to replace your obsolete outlet.

Overloading

WARNING: Avoid electric shock and fire

hazard! Do not overload mains AC outlets and

extension cords. For products that require battery

power or other power sources to operate them, refer

to the operating instructions for those products.

Do not overload electrical outlets, extension cords, or integral

convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or

electric shock. For products that require battery power or

other sources to operate, refer to the operating instructions for

thatproduct.

Preventing Power Cord Damage

Arrange all power cords so that people or pets cannot walk on

the cords. Do not place objects on the cords. Do not lean

objects against the cords. Placing objects on or leaning

objects against cords can damage the cords. Give particular

attention to cords at the point at which the cord connects to

plugs, at the electrical outlets, and where the cords exit the

product.

Usage Warnings

Providing Ventilation

This product has openings for ventilation that protect it from

overheating. To ensure the reliability of this product, do the

following:

· Do not block or cover these openings.

· Do not place entertainment devices (such as VCRs or

DVDs), lamps, books, vases with liquids, or other objects

on top of this product.

· Do not place this product in any of the following locations:

- On a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface

- Near heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,

stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that

produceheat

- In an enclosure, such as a bookcase or rack, unless the

installationprovides proper ventilation

Selecting a Proper Location

WARNING: Avoid personal injury and damage

to this product! An unstable surface may cause this

product to fall.

Place this product in a location that is close enough to an

electrical outlet and where the power cord is easily accessible

to be disconnected from the wall outlet or from the rear panel

of the product.

Important: The power cord is the mains power supply

disconnectdevice.

Place this product on a stable surface. The surface must

support the size and weight of this product.

Cleaning This Product

WARNING: Avoid electric shock! Unplug this

product before cleaning.

Before cleaning this product, unplug it from the electrical

outlet. Use a damp cloth to clean this product. Do not use a

liquid cleaner or an aerosol cleaner. Do not use a magnetic/

static cleaning device (dust remover) to clean this product.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS,continued

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. Do not place

objects filled with liquid, such as vases, on this

product.

Never push objects of any kind into this product through

openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or

short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock.

Do not expose this product to liquids or moisture. Do not

place this product on a wet surface. Do not spill liquids on or

near this product.

Do not use this product near water (such as a bath tub, wash

bowl, sink, or laundry tub), in a wet basement, or near a

swimming pool.

Accessories Warnings

WARNING: Avoid any potential for electric

shock or fire. Do not use accessories with this

product unless recommended by your cable service

provider.

Avoid any potential for electric shock or fire. Do not use

accessories with this product unless recommended by your

cable service provider.

Service Warnings

Servicing This Product

WARNING: Avoid electric shock! Opening or

removing the cover may expose you to dangerous

voltages. This product contains no user-serviceable

parts. Refer all servicing to qualified service

personnel.

Do not open the cover of this product. If you open the cover,

your warranty will be void. Refer all servicing to qualified

personnel only. Contact your cable service provider for

instructions.

Obtaining Service for Product Damage

For damage that requires service, unplug this product from

theAC outlet. Then, contact your cable service provider or

qualified service personnel to obtain service for the following

conditions:

• If there is damage to the power-supply cord or plug

• If liquid enters this product

• If you expose this product to rain or water

• If you drop this product, a heavy object falls on this product,

or damage occurs to the cover of this product

• If this product does not operate normally by following the

operatinginstructions

• If this product exhibits a distinct change in performance

Checking Product Safety

Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, the

service technician must perform safety checks to determine

that this product is in proper operating condition.

Outdoor Grounding System

If this product connects to an outdoor antenna or cable

system, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded

(earthed). This provides some protection against voltage

surges and built-up static charges.

Article 810 of the National Electric Code (NEC)ANSI/NFPA

No. 70-1990, provides the following information:

• Grounding of the mast and supporting structure

• Grounding the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit

• Size of the grounding conductors

• Location of the antenna-discharge unit

• Connection to grounding electrodes

• Requirements for the grounding electrodes (see the

following antenna grounding diagram as recommended by

NECANSI/NFPA 70)

Lightning

For added protection for this product during a lightning storm,

or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of

time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the

antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the

product due to lightning and power-line surges. Plugging this

product into a surge protector may reduce the risk of

damage.

Note: Unplugging this product for an extended period of time

can result in loss of authorization. For reauthorization, contact

your cable service provider.

Power Lines

WARNING: To avoid electric shock, do not

locate an outside antenna system in the vicinity of

overhead power lines or power circuits.

Do not locate an outside antenna system in the vicinity of

overhead power lines or power circuits. When installing an

outside antenna system, take extreme care to keep from

touching power lines or circuits, as contact might be fatal.

20050719STBD

Welcome

DVR makes it easy to watch TV on your terms.

The Explorer® 8300HDCTM Digital Video Recorder (DVR) is the simple way to take control over

your TV – and your life. You take control because DVR lets you decide what’s on TV and when. So

there’s no more putting off the things you need to do, just because there’s a show on TV you want

to watch. Just think what DVR can do for you:

• Never miss a minute of your favorite movie or the big game. Simply pause the live action and

play again when you’re ready. You can even rewind what you missed.

• Two of your favorite shows on at the same time? Simple. Just record one program while you

watch the other. You can even record two programs at the same time while watching a

previously recorded program. Your VCR can’t do that.

• Is your favorite sports team having an away game and you can’t go? Imagine being able to

record it and watch it in high definition (HD) at a more convenient time. In HD, the picture is so

clear you’ll almost forget that you’re not there.

Don’t miss another minute of the TV shows you love!

Follow the instructions in this guide to install the 8300HDC, to become familiar with the buttons on

the front panel, and to access your cable services. Then, enjoy the features of the 8300HDC and

change the way you watch TV!

Find out more!

Join the Explorer eClub for more information about this DVR! Get details in the Explorer eClub

section later in this document.

Safety First

Before using the 8300HDC, read the Important Safety Instructions section of this guide.

The Explorer eClub

Visit the online Explorer eClub for more information about this DVR, including additional

connection diagrams, documentation, “how-to” tips, and FAQs. You can access the Explorer eClub

on the Internet at the following Web address:

www.scientificatlanta.com/explorerclub

To join and access the online Explorer eClub, you need to enter the model number of your DVR.

The model number is located on the front panel.

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.

If your 8300HDC requires troubleshooting in the future, your cable service provider may ask for

this serial number.

Use the space provided here to record the serial number:

____________________________________________

0003B4287797

SABDQXTL N0006246618

Serial Number

T11185

The DVR set-top carton contains the following items:

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.

Check with your cable service provider for information about acquiring cables or adapters, or you can purchase

cables or adapters at your local electronics supplier.

Additional Equipment You Might Need

What’s In The Carton?

• 8300 HDC DVR

• Component Video Cables (PrPbY/V)

• Connection Guide

• Audio Left/Right Cable

• Power Cord

RF Coaxial Cable Coaxial Digital Audio

Cable IR Extender Cable

Multi-stream CableCard

(obtain from your cable

service provider) HDMI Adapter

Composite A/V Cables

RGB Adapter

S-Video Cable RGB Adapter Cable

(RCA to RCA)

HDMI-to-HDMI Cable RGB Adapter Cable

(RCA to VGA)

RGB Adapter Cable

(RCA to BNC)

HDMI-to-DVI Cable Optical Digital

Audio Cable IEEE 1394 6-Pin

to 4-Pin Cable

What’s on the Front Panel?

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

3 List Displays the list of recorded programs

4 Exit Exits menus, the on-screen guide, and program information

5Info Displays a description of the selected program. This button is available

from the on-screen guide and while viewing a program

6 Guide Accesses on-screen services, such as the on-screen guide, video-on-

demand, or pay-per-view

7 IR Sensor Receives the infrared signal from the remote control

8 LED Display Displays the selected channel number and time of day. The LED also

displays the following:

• Message ( )

• HDTV

• Power ( )

• Output Resolution (1080i, 720p, 480p, or 480i)

• RECORD

• AUTO - Automatically outputs native scan rates that your TV can accept

9 VOL + and VOL - Increases and decreases the volume

10 CH + and CH - Scrolls up and down through the channels

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)

LIST

AUDIO VIDEOLR

EXIT

INFO

GUIDE

CH +

CH - SELECT

POWER VOL +VOL -

1 2 11 123 4 5 96 7

T12141

810

EXPLORER

8300HDC

AUX

INPUT

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

(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

VCR on page 6 or Connections for a Standard-Definition TV and

VCR on page 7 for complete details

4 Digital Audio Connect an RCA cable to send a digital audio signal to a surround-

Out sound receiver or other digital audio device

5 Out 2 (Secondary Connect to either a VCR for archiving saved content from the 8300HD or

Video and Audio connect to another set of inputs (composite) on your HDTV

Out)

6 Audio Out Connect RCA cables to send analog audio signals (left and right) to the

(LEFT and RIGHT) stereo outputs of an HDTV

7 Optical Audio Connect an optical cable to send a digital audio signal to a surround-

Output sound receiver or other digital audio device

8 S-Video Out Connect an S-Video cable to send an S-Video signal to your TV or VCR.

This signal is standard definition but higher quality than other SDTV

connections

9IR (This connector reserved for future use)

10 HDMI Connect the HDTV HDMI™ connector to the HDMI port. HDMI supports

both digital audio and video. May be used to connect to a DVI interface

using an adaptor for video and separate audio connections. You can use

any of the following audio connections: Digital Audio Out (4), Audio Out

[LEFT and RIGHT] (6), or OpticalAudio Out (7)

11 CableCARDTM Slot for CableCARD multi-stream card for decrypting subscription digital

channels. Obtain the multi-stream card from your cable service provider.

12 SATA Connect to an external Serial ATA (SATA) hard disk drive for expanded

recording capacity. Check with your cable service provider for a list of

approved hard drive models for use with the 8300HDC

13 1394 Outputs Connect to display devices equipped with 1394 inputs. These

connectors might not be available on all 8300HDC models. When you

connect the DVR-DVD to your TV using 1394, you must make additional

video and audio connections to your TV to receive analog signals

14 AC Outlet Connect the AC power cord from another device, such as a TV

15 AC Power Input Connect the power cord to deliver power to the 8300HDC

What’s on the Back Panel?

Connecting the 8300HDC

To connect your 8300HDC to your entertainment devices, complete these steps.

Identify the additional

devices you will connect

to the 8300HDC and TV.

See pages 12 through

19 and the related user

guides for more

information.

VCR

DVD D-VCR

Determine if your TV

is HD or SD and

whether it is wide

screen (16:9) or

standard screen

(4:3). See page 11

for more information.

Home Theater

9or

Make the connections for your TV and VCR as follows:

• If you are using an HDTV, see page 6 and the connection diagrams at the end

of this guide.

• If you are using an SDTV, see page 7 and the connection diagrams at the end

of this guide.

• If you want to archive some programs to VCR tape, see pages 6 and 7 and the

connection diagrams at the end of this guide.

Plug the 8300HDC and the TV into an AC power source that is not controlled

by a switch.

Do not turn on the 8300HDC or TV yet.

POWE

It may take several minutes for the 8300HDC to receive the latest software,

programming, and service information. Wait until you see one of the following displays

on the front panel of the 8300HDC that indicates that the update is complete:

• Current time • Four dashes (- - - -)

Note: If four dashes are displayed, you must call your cable service provider to get

the 8300HD authorized.

Set up your 8300HDC for HDTV or SDTV by completing the following steps:

• 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. See Page 10 for

more information on the scan rate.

• At the conclusion of the on-screen instructions, press POWER on the 8300HDC

tobegin watching TV.

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