User manual

Explorer 8300 Series Digital Video Recorders
Offer Standard, HD, and Multi-Room Capabilities
3
Base SD Model Features,
continued
Description
Macrovision® Copy Protection
Support (licensing fee required to
activate)
Activation will allow cable service providers to add another layer of copy
protection software, called Macrovision, that restricts unauthorized
subscribers from making analog copies of digital transmissions, such as
VOD and SVOD
BTSC/SAP Decoder Will provide stereo sound on analog channels through the baseband left
and right audio outputs
BTSC Encoder Will provide stereo sound on the RF coaxial output
S/PDIF Coaxial Digital Audio Output Will support coaxial interconnection with surround sound receivers
(includes the encoding of analog audio)
Baseband Audio/Video Outputs Will offer a baseband audio/video connection to a VCR or TV
RF Cable Out Will offer a composite audio/video connection to a VCR or TV
Front Composite Audio/Video
Inputs (will require a software
enhancement download when
available)
Will support interconnection to home consumer devices, such as VCRs,
camcorders, or digital cameras for video and audio pass-through to the TV
Provision for Name Branding Will allow you to brand the Explorer 8300 series DVR with your company
name and logo
External SATA Connector External Serial ATA connector provides a high-bandwidth connection to an
External SATA hard disk drive for expanded storage space for recorded
programs
Optional Dual IEEE 1394 Digital
Outputs with 5C Copy Protection
(will require a software
enhancement download when
available)
Optional dual IEEE 1394 outputs with 5C copy protection will provide a
400-Mbps interconnection to digital display devices (HDTVs)
Universal Serial Bus (USB) Port
(will require a software
enhancement download when
available)
Front panel USB port for easy-to-access connection with home consumer
devices such as USB keyboards