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Troubleshooting

If the 8300HDC does not perform as expected, the following tip s may help. If you need further

assistance, contact your cable service provider.

No Picture

• Verify that the power to your TV is turned on.
• Verify that your HDTV is in HD mode. If necessary, run the HD Setup Assistant to select HD

mode.

• If the 8300HDC is plugged into a wall switch, verify that the switch is in the ON position.
• Verify that all cables are properly connected.
• If your system includes a VCR or stereo, verify that you have properly connected them to the

8300HDC.

• Verify that the 8300HDC is set to the proper screen type and resolution.

No Color

• Verify that the current TV program is broadcast in color.
• Adjust the TV color controls.
• If you are using a component video connection  (PrPbY/V), check that all connectors are

completely plugged into the 8300HDC and TV.

No Sound

   

If your setup is using HDMI, check Audio Digital Out Settings. This should be set to HDMI to pass sound through the set

settop HDMI connection.

• Verify that the volume is turned up (analog audio only).
• Verify that the mute function is not on (analog audio only).

Automatic Software Updates

The TV screen displays a message that indicates the 8300HDC is automatically updating it s

software. Wait for the current time to display on the front p anel of your 8300HDC before

continuing. When the front panel displays the time, the update is complete.

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Summary of Contents for Explorer 8300HDC

Page 1: ...Connecting the Explorer 8300HDC TM Digital Video Recorder 1...

Page 2: ...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...

Page 3: ...l 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 9 IR This connector...

Page 4: ...end of this guide D 3 1 2 4 Plug the 8300HDC and the TV into an AC power source that is not controlled by a switch 5 Do not turn on the 8300HDC or TV yet POWER 6 It may take several minutes for the 8...

Page 5: ...tches the full capabilities of your HDTV See the connection diagram on page 11 for an example The HDMI connector can provide the connection to an HDTV with a DVI input If your HDTV has a Digital Visua...

Page 6: ...reen type and resolution No Color Verify that the current TV program is broadcast in color Adjust the TV color controls If you are using a component video connection PrPbY V check that all connectors...

Page 7: ...et using an antenna to receive over the air signals What is High Definition Television High definition television HDTV is a completely new way to send and receive television broadcast signals HDTV ima...

Page 8: ...identified by the number of display lines on the screen The techniques that an HDTV uses to paint the picture on the screen are referred to as progressive and interlaced With the progressive method e...

Page 9: ...tion Audio Digital Out 3 Press MOVE RIGHT to select HDMI This setting will send Dolby Digital audio to the HDMI DIGITAL AUDIO OUT and OPTICAL AUDIO OUT connectors on the 8300HDC Notes If the TV is not...

Page 10: ...s encrypted with High Bandwidth Content Protection HDCP on the DVI HDMI port The HDC DVR is not compatible with devices that do not support HDCP You must use either the YPrPb or 1394 connection which...

Page 11: ...h Component Input PrPbY V Required cables 1 set component video cables PrPbY V 1 audio Left Right cable 14 WARNING Electric shock hazard Unplug all electronic devices before connecting or disconnectin...

Page 12: ...2 AUDIO IN ON OFF IN HD 1 S VIDEO VIDEO Y PB PR L R AUDIO AUDIO Back of 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...

Page 13: ...posite A V cables 16 WARNING Electric shock hazard Unplug all electronic devices before connecting or disconnecting any device cables to the 8300HDC Note This connection allows for archiving to the VC...

Page 14: ...may stop recording or not provide enough sp ace for future recordings Follow these guidelines for using the SATA drive Do not plug in the power cord for the SATA drive to a switched outlet or to the A...

Page 15: ...rt Echo displays the Output Formats tab Passport Echo will display a message in each of four output formats 2 If the message is clearly visible press the RIGHT ARROW to continue You can press the Back...

Page 16: ...OW Passport Echo displays the Screen Type tab 5 Do one of the following If you are watching a wide screen TV press the A key If you are watching a standard screen TV press the C key This procedure use...

Page 17: ...wing To center the screen image and display sidebars on each side press the A key To stretch the image to fill the screen press the B key To zoom the image to fill the screen press the C key Passport...

Page 18: ...ing that the setup was skipped and that default settings will be applied Important note In choosing all output formats 480i 480p 720p and 1080i the converter will display a blank screen or a distorted...

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