Cisco Explorer 8300 User's Guide

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4Connecting the DVRTo connect your DVR to your entertainment devices, complete these steps.D31245POWER6Connect the coaxial cable that carries the sign

5Connections for a Standard-Defi nition TV and VCRWhen using the DVR with an SDTV, you must make one of the following connections to view content. Some

6Watch TVAccess Services and ProgramsAccess cable services and programs by pressing the following keys on the remote control: • Guide–Access the on-s

7Performance TipsIf the DVR does not perform as expected, the following tips may help. If you need further assistance, contact your service provider.N

8 WARNING:Electric shock hazard! Unplug all electronic devices before connecting or disconnecting any device cables to the DVR. WARNING:Electric

9Explorer 8300 DVRTHIS DEVICE IS INTENDED TO BE ATTACHEDTO A RECEIVER THAT IS NOT USED TORECEIVE OVER-THE-AIR BROADCASTSIGNALS. CONNECTION OF THIS DEV

10Explorer 8300 DVRTHIS DEVICE IS INTENDED TO BE ATTACHEDTO A RECEIVER THAT IS NOT USED TORECEIVE OVER-THE-AIR BROADCASTSIGNALS. CONNECTION OF THIS DE

11Explorer 8300 DVRTHIS DEVICE IS INTENDED TO BE ATTACHEDTO A RECEIVER THAT IS NOT USED TORECEIVE OVER-THE-AIR BROADCASTSIGNALS. CONNECTION OF THIS DE

12Connecting an External SATA Hard Disk Drive (optional), continuedRecommendations for the eSATA DriveContact your service provider for a list of appr

1313Model:Explorer 8300 Digital Video RecorderManufactured by: Scientifi c-Atlanta, Inc.; 5030 Sugarloaf Parkway;Lawrenceville, Georgia 30044; USATelep

Notice for InstallersThe servicing instructions in this notice are for use by qualifi ed service personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock,

Scientifi c Atlanta, A Cisco Company 770.236.50005030 Sugarloaf Parkway www.scientifi catlanta.com Box 465447Lawrenceville, GA 30042This document i

iiiContentsIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...ivChange the Way You Watch TV ...

ivRead These InstructionsKeep These InstructionsHeed All WarningsFollow All InstructionsPower Source WarningA label on this product indicates the corr

vProtect from Exposure to Moisture and Foreign ObjectsDo not use this apparatus near water. WARNING: Avoid electric shock and fi re hazard! Do not exp

1Change the Way You Watch TVDVR makes it easy to watch TV on your terms. The Cisco® Explorer® 8300 Digital Video Recorder (DVR) is the simple way to t

2Front Panel Features 1 Power Turns the DVR on and off 2 Video and Connects to video and left/right (L/R) audio outputs of an external Audio

3Back Panel ConnectorsNote: This back panel may vary from actual product. 1 Cable In Connects to a coaxial cable that delivers the signal from y