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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 Out  

Connects to RCA cables that send analog audio signals (left and 

   

(LEFT and

  right) to the stereo inputs on a TV

   

RIGHT)

  4 Video Out

  Connects to the video input of a TV or VCR

   5

 

Digital  

Connects to an RCA cable that sends a digital audio signal to a  

   

Audio Out

 surround-sound 

receiver

 

or other digital audio device

   6

 

Secondary  

Connects to either a VCR for archiving saved content from the   

   

Video and  

DVR or connects to another set of inputs (composite) on your TV

   

Audio Out

   7

 

S-Video  

Connects to an S-Video cable that sends an S-Video signal to your  

   

Out  

TV or VCR. This signal is standard de

fi

 nition, but higher quality than  

     

other SDTV connections

  

8

 

IR 

Connector reserved for future use

  

9

 

eSATA 

Connects to an external Serial ATA (eSATA) hard disk drive for   

     

expanded drive space. (An eSATA drive is not an archival device.)   

     

Check with your service provider for a list of approved hard drive  

     

models for use with the DVR.

  

10 1394 

Connects to display devices equipped with a 1394 input (may not  

     

be available on all DVR models)

  11  AC Outlet

  Connects to the AC power cord from another device, such as a TV

  

12

 

AC Power 

Connects to the power cord to deliver power to the DVR

   

Input

T13468

IR

CABLE

OUT

THIS DEVICE IS INTENDED TO BE ATTACHED
TO A RECEIVER THAT IS NOT USED TO
RECEIVE OVER-THE-AIR BROADCAST
SIGNALS. CONNECTION OF THIS DEVICE
IN ANY OTHER FASHION MAY CAUSE
HARMFUL INTERFERENCE TO RADIO 
COMMUNICATIONS AND IS IN VIOLATION
OF THE FCC RULES, PART 15.

120 VAC

60HZ 5A

LISTED 14H1

CABLE EQUIP.

120 VAC

60HZ 80W

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CABLE

IN

SATA

S - VIDEO

OUT

CATV CONVERTER

MADE IN MEXICO

VIDEO

VIDEO

TV

OUT 1

OUT 2

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DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

L

R

AVIS: 

RISQUE DE CHOC

ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR

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1394

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4

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8

11 12

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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com

Summary of Contents for Scientific Atlanta Explorer 8300

Page 1: ...User Guide Explorer 8300 Digital Video Recorder LIST AUDIO VIDEO L R EXIT INFO GUIDE CH CH SELECT POWER VOL VOL All manuals and user guides at all guides com a l l g u i d e s c o m ...

Page 2: ...deo 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 Power RECORD 9 VOL and Increases and decreases the volume VOL 10 CH and Scrolls up and down through the channels CH 11 Select Provides access to your on screen choices 12 Smart Card Allows smart...

Page 3: ...r SDTV connections 8 IR Connector reserved for future use 9 eSATA Connects to an external Serial ATA eSATA hard disk drive for expanded drive space An eSATA drive is not an archival device Check with your service provider for a list of approved hard drive models for use with the DVR 10 1394 Connects to display devices equipped with a 1394 input may not be available on all DVR models 11 AC Outlet C...

Page 4: ... the set top from power surge damage ground earth your cable product to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges To avoid these voltage surges that can be caused by lightning storms and power outages plug the set top into a surge protector to reduce the risk of damage Do not turn on the DVR or TV yet It may take several minutes for the DVR to receive the latest so...

Page 5: ...e DVR Verify that the volume is turned up Verify that the Mute function is not engaged Automatic Software Updates The TV screen may display a message that indicates the DVR is automatically updating its software Should this occur wait for the time to appear on the front panel of your DVR before continuing When the time appears the update is complete Frequently Asked Questions Where Are the Connect...

Page 6: ...80W CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR OUT 2 Cable Input CABLE OUT SATA 1394 1394 T13469 Standard TV RIGHT IN OUT LEFT AUDIO IN OUT CABLE ANTENNA VIDEO IN OUT Explorer 8300 DVR THIS DEVICE IS INTENDED TO BE ATTACHED TO A RECEIVER THAT IS NOT USED TO RECEIVE OVER THE AIR BROADCAST SIGNALS CONNECTION OF THIS DEVICE IN ANY OTHER FASHION MAY CAUSE H...

Page 7: ...NOT OPEN AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR OUT 2 SATA 1394 1394 Home Theater Receiver VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO 1 Y PB PR 2 Y PB PR Y PB PR L R AUDIO S VIDEO DIGITAL AUDIO TV CABLE 1 2 3 4 VIDEO L R AUDIO S VIDEO DVD S VIDEO VIDEO 1 S VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT MONITOR VIDEO L R AUDIO S VIDEO OUT IN OUT Cable Input VIDEO L R AUDIO OUT RIGHT IN OUT LEFT AUDIO 1 IN OUT CABLE ANTENNA VIDEO 1 IN OUT S...

Page 8: ... are unplugged from power 2 Connect the data cable for the eSATA drive to the DVR 3 Plug in power to the eSATA drive 4 Plug in the DVR power cord and then turn on the DVR 5 Follow the on screen instructions One of the following occurs If it is a new eSATA drive or one used on another device you will be asked to format it If the drive is formatted and will work with this DVR you will get a confirma...

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