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    User Guide Explorer 8300 Digital V ideo Recorder LIST AUDIO VIDEO L R EXIT INFO GUIDE CH + CH - SELECT POWER VOL + VOL -[...]

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    Notice for Installers The servicing instructions in this notice are for use by quali fi ed service personnel only . T o reduce the risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating instructions, unless you are quali fi ed to do so. 20070131 SysInstaller 820 US/Canada/Intl U.S. Patents A patent notice [...]

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    iii Contents IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................ iv Change the W ay Y ou Watch TV ......................................................................1 Safety First ......................................................................................................1 Serial Number..............[...]

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    iv Read These Instructions Keep These Instructions Heed All W arnings Follow All Instructions Power Source W arning 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 [...]

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    v Protect from Exposure to Moisture and Foreign Objects Do not use this apparatus near water . WARNING: Avoid electric shock and fi re hazard! Do not expose this product to liquids, rain, or moisture. WARNING: Avoid electric shock and fi re hazard! Unplug this product before cleaning. Clean only with a dry cloth. Do not use a liquid cleaner or an[...]

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    1 Change the W ay Y ou W atch TV DVR makes it easy to watch TV on your terms. The Cisco ® Explorer ® 8300 Digital Video Recorder (DVR) is the simple way to take control over your TV – and your life. Y ou take control because the 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[...]

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    2 Front Panel Features 1 Power T urns the DVR on and off 2 Video and Connects to video and left/right (L/R) audio outputs of an external Audio Input* device 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 5 Info Displays a descripti[...]

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    3 Back Panel Connectors Note : This back panel may vary from actual product. 1 Cable In Connects to a coaxial cable that delivers the signal from your service provider 2 Cable Out Connects to a coaxial cable that sends analog audio and video signals to a TV or VCR. These signals are standard-de fi nition TV (SDTV) video and stereo audio 3 Audio Ou[...]

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    4 Connecting the DVR T o connect your DVR to your entertainment devices, complete these steps. D 3 1 2 4 5 POWER 6 Connect the coaxial cable that carries the signal from your service provider to the CABLE IN connector on the back panel of the set-top. 7 VCR DVD Other Home Theater External SA T A Drive Connect your SDTV to the DVR. Refer to the Conn[...]

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    5 Connections for a Standard-De fi nition TV and VCR When using the DVR with an SDTV , you must make one of the following connections to view content. Some SDTVs may not have all of 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[...]

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    6 W atch TV Access Services and Programs Access cable services and programs by pressing the following keys on the remote control: • Guide –Access the on-screen guide. The on-screen guide displays schedules of TV programs and other services available from your service provider , such as video-on-demand and pay-per-view programs. • Arrows –Se[...]

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    7 Performance Tips If the DVR does not perform as expected, the following tips may help. If you need further assistance, contact your service provider . No Picture • V erify that the power to your TV is turned on. • If the DVR is plugged into a wall switch, verify the wall switch is in the ON position. Note : Y ou should avoid plugging the DVR [...]

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    8 W ARNING: Electric shock hazard! Unplug all electronic devices before connecting or disconnecting any device cables to the DVR. W ARNING: Electric shock hazard! Unplug all electronic devices before connecting or disconnecting any device cables to the DVR. Connecting to a Standard TV Connecting to a Standard TV and Standard VCR Explorer 8300 DVR T[...]

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    9 Explorer 8300 DVR THIS DEVICE IS INTENDED TO BE ATT ACHED TO A RECEIVER THA T IS NOT USED TO RECEIVE OVER-THE-AIR BROADCAST SIGNALS. CONNECTION OF THIS DEVICE IN ANY OTHER FASHION MA Y CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE TO RADIO COMMUNICATIONS AND IS IN VIOLA TION OF THE FCC RULES, PART 15. CABLE IN SAT A VIDEO VIDEO TV OUT 1 A U D I O DIGITAL AUDIO OUT [...]

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    10 Explorer 8300 DVR THIS DEVICE IS INTENDED TO BE ATT ACHED TO A RECEIVER THA T IS NOT USED TO RECEIVE OVER-THE-AIR BROADCAST SIGNALS. CONNECTION OF THIS DEVICE IN ANY OTHER FASHION MA Y CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE TO RADIO COMMUNICATIONS AND IS IN VIOLA TION OF THE FCC RULES, PART 15. CABLE IN VIDEO VIDEO TV OUT 1 A U D I O DIGITAL AUDIO OUT L R C[...]

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    11 Explorer 8300 DVR THIS DEVICE IS INTENDED TO BE ATT ACHED TO A RECEIVER THA T IS NOT USED TO RECEIVE OVER-THE-AIR BROADCAST SIGNALS. CONNECTION OF THIS DEVICE IN ANY OTHER FASHION MA Y CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE TO RADIO COMMUNICATIONS AND IS IN VIOLA TION OF THE FCC RULES, PART 15. CABLE IN SAT A VIDEO VIDEO TV OUT 1 A U D I O DIGITAL AUDIO OUT[...]

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    12 Connecting an External SA T A Hard Disk Drive (optional), continued Recommendations for the eSA T A Drive Contact your service provider for a list of approved external SA T A hard disk drives. At a minimum, your eSA T A drive should have the following capabilities: • External SA T A Connector – SA T A II Cable and Connector , Revision 1.0 (R[...]

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    13 13 Model: Explorer 8300 Digital Video Recorder Manufactured by: Scienti fi c-Atlanta, Inc.; 5030 Sugarloaf Parkway; Lawrenceville, Georgia 30044; USA T elephone 770-236-1077 FCC Compliance This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed[...]

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    Scienti fi c Atlanta, A Cisco Company 770.236.5000 5030 Sugarloaf Parkway www.scienti fi catlanta.com Box 465447 Lawrenceville, GA 30042 This document includes various trademarks of Cisco Systems, Inc. Please see the Trademarks section of this document for a list of the Cisco Systems, Inc., trademarks used in this document. All other trademarks m[...]