Getting Started With The ® ™ Explorer 8300 and 8300HD DVR ™ Record your favorite programs when you’re busy Record one program and watch another Record two live programs while watching a third program you recorded earlier Record and store up to 50 hours of standard-definition programs on the 8300 DVR, or up to 20 hours of high-definition programs on the 8300HD DVR Pause live TV for up to 1 hour without missing a minute Use instant replay any time you want Watch two programs at the same time with the Pictu
Welcome! Recorded List With the Explorer® 8300™ Digital Video Recorder (DVR), you can easily record your favorite programs and then play them back anytime. The DVR and Picture-In-Picture (PIP) features give you complete control, convenience, and choice when watching TV. Use your DVR to control the following features...
Using Your Remote Control Use the keys on the AllTouch Remote Control to access the DVR and PIP features of your DVR. This guide describes the keys used to access the DVR and PIP features.
Preparing the Explorer 8300HD DVR to Work With Your High-Definition TV First make sure that your DVR is properly connected to your HDTV television and other electronic devices. Use the component (PrPbY) or HDMI™ ports to connect the DVR to your HDTV.
Easy Setup Instructions 1. Press A or B to select the type of TV screen you have. The setup is complete. 2. Press Power to begin watching TV. Notes: • If you pressed A for the standard screen (4:3) TV setting, the TV is set to receive programming in 480i format on non-HD channels and 1080i format on HD channels.
Select Picture Mode for Normal Viewing After you use the HDTV Setup Wizard to select all the HDTV picture formats you want to use, you need to choose a General Settings picture mode for normal viewing. If you do not have your HDTV connected to the HDMI connector on the back of the 8300HD DVR, then Pass-Through mode is recommended for normal viewing. Pass-Through mode allows non-HD channels to be displayed using their native picture formats, which can improve picture quality on non-HD channels.
Important Note Regarding the HDMI Interface The High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is an all-digital audio and video interface. HDMI provides a digital interface between any audio and video source. HDMI supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus digital audio. Some HDTVs do not contain circuitry to decode Dolby® Digital formatted content.
Controlling Live TV Control a Live Program You Are Watching Use the following remote control keys to control the live program in the Main screen: The Pause, Rewind, Fast-Forward, Play, Instant Replay, and Live keys on the remote control are used to control the live program in the Main screen. For example, when you are watching your favorite live TV program and the telephone rings, press Pause to pause the program for up to 1 hour. From Pause mode, press Pause or Play to resume the normal play mode.
Using the Program Guide Find a Program to Watch 1. Press Guide . The Program Guide appears and lists the next 7 days of programs. ) to 2. Press the directional keys ( move through the program listings and highlight the program you want to watch. HDLN 36 Headline News 4:00-5:00pm Up-to-the-minute coverage of the latest events.
Recording TV Programs Record a TV Program You Are Watching 1. Press Record . 2. While in the Confirm Recording screen, choose your recording options and press A . The Record Indicator is lit on the front panel of the DVR. 3. To manually stop recording before the scheduled time, press Stop and then follow the on-screen choices.
Watching Your Recordings Access and Play Back Your Recorded Programs Anytime 1. Press List . 2. Use the arrow keys to choose the program you want to play back. 3. Press Select to display your options.
Copy Recordings From Your DVR to a VCR Tape The Copy to VCR feature lets you copy recordings from your DVR to a VCR tape. Warning: Avoid electric shock. Unplug all electronic devices before connecting or disconnecting any device cables to the DVR. Verify that the OUT 2 outputs are connected to your VCR inputs. CABLE OUT OUT 1 OUT 2 Pr L Pb R A U D I O OPTICAL Y/V Note: This graphic shows the 8300HD DVR back panel layout. The 8300 DVR back panel is slightly different.
Copy a Recording to a VCR Tape 1. Connect the VCR to the OUT 2 connection on the back of the Explorer DVR. See page 12 for more information. 2. Make sure that a tape is in your VCR and that the VCR is set to record. . The Recorded List 3. Press List screen appears. Recorded List "Design On A Dime" 4. Press Move Up or Move Down to highlight the recording you want to copy to the VCR. Make sure to select a program that is not currently being recorded.
Using Picture-In-Picture Activate PIP on Your TV While watching a program, press PIP On/Off to activate the PIP screen. Notes: • To pause or record the video in the PIP screen, you must first swap it to the Main screen. • You can only use the dedicated DVR keys (Pause, Rewind, Fast-Forward) to control the program shown in the Main screen. • To change the channel in the PIP screen, use PIP CH+ and PIP CH- . Tip: While the PIP screen is activated, press INFO banner for both the Main screen and the PIP screen.
Use Power-Save Mode To maximize the life of your DVR, you should power-down the DVR when it is not in use. Simply press CBL and then Power on your remote control, or press Power on the front panel of the DVR. The Power light turns off; but, because the DVR is still plugged in, your scheduled recordings still occur. Between 1:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. daily, your DVR will automatically enter Power-Save mode unless you press a key on the remote control or a key on the DVR front panel at least once every 2 hours.
Frequently Asked Questions How far back can I rewind live TV? The length of time you can rewind live TV depends on how long you have been tuned to a single channel. Each time you change channels, a new copy is automatically stored to the built-in recorder. This copy saves up to the last 1 hour of programming. For example, if you have been watching the same channel for 15 minutes, you can rewind that 15 minutes of the program.
