User Guide Explorer 8300 Digital Video Recorder CH + GUIDE POWER INFO EXIT LIST L AUDIO R VIDEO VOL - VOL + CH - SELECT
Notice for Installers The servicing instructions in this notice are for use by qualified service personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating instructions, unless you are qualified to do so. Note to System Installer For this apparatus, the coaxial cable shield/screen shall be grounded as close as practical to the point of entry of the cable into the building.
Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................ iv Change the Way You Watch TV ......................................................................1 Safety First ......................................................................................................1 Serial Number..................................................................................................1 Front Panel Features ..............................................................
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read These Instructions Keep These Instructions Heed All Warnings Follow All Instructions Power Source Warning 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 service provider or your local power company.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS, continued Protect from Exposure to Moisture and Foreign Objects Do not use this apparatus near water. WARNING: Avoid electric shock and fire hazard! Do not expose this product to liquids, rain, or moisture. WARNING: Avoid electric shock and fire hazard! Unplug this product before cleaning. Clean only with a dry cloth. Do not use a liquid cleaner or an aerosol cleaner. Do not use a magnetic/static cleaning device (dust remover) to clean this product.
Change the Way You Watch 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. You 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 there’s a show on TV you want to watch. Just think what the DVR can do for you: • Never miss a minute of your favorite movie or the big game.
Front Panel Features CH + GUIDE POWER VOL - INFO VOL + CH - SELECT EXIT LIST L AUDIO R 1 1 Power 2 VIDEO 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 T13467 Turns 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 description of the selected program.
Back Panel Connectors CAUTION CABLE OUT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN OUT 1 OUT 2 AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR CABLE IN 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.
Connecting the DVR To connect your DVR to your entertainment devices, complete these steps. 1 2 D 3 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. Connect your SDTV to the DVR. Refer to the Connections for a Standard-Definition TV and Standard VCR section on page 5. Identify the additional devices you will connect to the DVR and TV. See pages 8 through 11 and the related user guides for more information.
Connections for a Standard-Definition 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 this guide for more information. Note: The labeling on your DVR model may vary from the labels shown in the following table.
Watch 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–Select a program in the schedule. • Info–Display a specific program description (either from the on-screen guide or while viewing a program).
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 • Verify 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: You should avoid plugging the DVR into an outlet that is controlled by a wall switch. • Verify that all cables are properly connected.
Connecting to a Standard TV WARNING: Electric shock hazard! Unplug all electronic devices before connecting or disconnecting any device cables to the DVR. Explorer 8300 DVR CABLE OUT CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN OUT 1 OUT 2 AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR CABLE IN THIS DEVICE IS INTENDED TO BE ATTACHED TO A RECEIVER THAT IS NOT USED TO RECEIVE OVER-THE-AIR BROADCAST SIGNALS.
Connecting to a Stereo TV Explorer 8300 DVR CABLE OUT CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN OUT 1 CABLE IN 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.
Connecting to a Home Theater Receiver and Stereo TV WARNING: Electric shock hazard! Unplug all electronic devices before connecting or disconnecting any device cables to the DVR. Explorer 8300 DVR CABLE OUT CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN OUT 1 OUT 2 AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR CABLE IN THIS DEVICE IS INTENDED TO BE ATTACHED TO A RECEIVER THAT IS NOT USED TO RECEIVE OVER-THE-AIR BROADCAST SIGNALS.
Connecting an External SATA Hard Disk Drive (optional) Complete the following steps to install an external SATA (eSATA) drive. 1. Verify that both the DVR and the eSATA drive 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.
Connecting an External SATA Hard Disk Drive (optional), continued Recommendations for the eSATA Drive Contact your service provider for a list of approved external SATA hard disk drives. At a minimum, your eSATA drive should have the following capabilities: • External SATA Connector – SATA II Cable and Connector, Revision 1.0 (Refer to www.sata-io.org for more information) • Drive Speed – 7200 RPM (5400 RPM without Multi-RoomTM DVR); 133 Mbps • Capacity – Only one eSATA drive can be connected to the DVR.
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 to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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