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User Guide - Connecting the Explorer 8300HDC Digital Video Recorder
Connecting the
Explorer
®

8300HDC
TM
Digital Video
Recorder Notice for CATV Installers
CATV Installers Notice
If you are a CATV installer, read the information in the box below.
U.S. Patents
U.S. Patents List
A patent notice is affixed to this product. In addition, the product may also be covered by one or more of the
following patents:
4,498,169; 4,636,852; 4,641,181; 4,651,208; 4,691,353; 4,692,919; 4,698,598; 4,719,642; 4,748,667;
4,829,569; 4,866,770; 4,885,775; 4,888,799; 4,890,319; 4,922,456; 4,922,532; 4,924,498; 4,965,534;
4,991,011; 5,003,384; 5,012,510; 5,029,207; 5,045,816; 5,053,883; 5,054,071; 5,058,160; 5,142,575;
5,142,690; 5,146,526; 5,155,590; 5,214,390; 5,225,902; 5,225,925; 5,235,619; 5,237,610; 5,239,540;
5,241,610; 5,247,364; 5,255,086; 5,257,403; 5,267,071; 5,270,809; 5,271,041; 5,272,752; 5,282,028;
5,285,497; 5,287,351; 5,301,028; 5,309,514; 5,317,391; 5,319,709; 5,341,425; 5,347,388; 5,347,389;
5,357,276; 5,359,601; 5,361,156; 5,367,571; 5,379,141; 5,379,145; 5,381,481; 5,390,337; 5,400,401;
5,406,558; 5,418,782; 5,420,866; 5,420,923; 5,425,101; 5,428,404; 5,430,568; 5,434,610; 5,436,749;
5,438,370; 5,440,632; 5,442,472; 5,455,570; 5,457,701; 5,471,492; 5,477,199; 5,477,262; 5,477,370;
5,481,389; 5,481,542; 5,485,221; 5,493,339; 5,497,187; 5,500,758; 5,502,499; 5,506,904; 5,519,780;
5,539,822; 5,550,825; 5,579,055; 5,579,057; 5,583,562; 5,592,551; 5,596,606; 5,600,378; 5,602,933;
5,640,388; 5,657,414; 5,675,575; 5,684,876; 5,715,515; 5,724,525; 5,740,300; 5,742,677; 5,754,940;
5,757,416; 5,771,064; 5,774,859; 5,825,829; 5,826,167; 5,850,305; 5,854,703; 5,870,474; 5,892,607;
5,920,626; 5,923,755; 5,930,024; 5,930,515; 5,937,067; 5,963,352; 5,966,163; 5,982,424; 5,991,139;
5,999,207; 6,005,631; 6,005,938; 6,016,163; 6,028,941; 6,029,046; 6,052,384; 6,055,244; 6,072,532;
6,105,134; 6,148,039; 6,157,719; 6,188,729; 6,195,389; 6,212,278; 6,215,530; 6,219,358; 6,240,103;
6,243,145; 6,246,767; 6,252,964; 6,272,226; 6,292,081; 6,292,568; 6,320,131; 6,374,275; 6,405,239;
6,411,602; 6,417,949; 6,424,714; 6,424,717; 6,433,906; 6,438,139; 6,463,586; 6,467,091; 6,476,878;
6,493,876; 6,510,519; 6,516,002; 6,516,412; 6,526,508; 6,538,595; 6,546,013; 6,560,340; 6,567,118;
6,570,888; 6,622,308; 6,629,227; 6,664,984; 6,667,994; 6,671,879; 6,674,967; 6,678,891; 6,714,598;
6,721,352; 6,721,956; 6,725,459; 6,738,982; 6,744,892; 6,744,967; 6,751,271; 6,760,918; 6,795,972;
6,802,077; 6,804,708; 6,811,447; 6,817,028; 6,822,972; 6,823,385; 6,832,386; 6,845,106; 6,868,473;
6,874,075; 6,889,191; 6,909,471; 6,917,622; 6,917,628; 6,922,412; 6,927,806; 6,928,656; 6,931,058;
6,937,729; 6,969,279; 6,971,008; 6,971,121; 6,978,310; D348065; D354959; D359737; D363932;
D390217; D434753; D507240; D507535; RE36368; RE36988

20051216SI Contents
Important Safety Instructions ............................................................................... iv
Welcome .............................................................................................................. 1
Safety First ........................................................................................................... 1
The Explorer eClub .............................................................................................. 1
Identify Your 8300HDC ........................................................................................ 1
Whats in the Carton? .......................................................................................... 2
Additional Equipment You Might Need ................................................................. 2
Whats on the Front Panel? ................................................................................. 3
Whats on the Back Panel? .................................................................................. 4
Connecting the 8300HDC .................................................................................... 5
Connections for an HDTV and VCR .................................................................... 6
Connections for a Standard-Definition TV and VCR ............................................ 7
View and Record Television Programming .......................................................... 8
Performance Tips ................................................................................................. 9
Frequently Asked Questions About HDTV ......................................................... 10
Picture Formats ...................................................................................................11
Connecting the 8300HDC to an HDTV with an HDMI Connector ...................... 12
Connecting the 8300HDC to an HDTV with a DVI Connector ........................... 13
Connecting the 8300HDC to an HDTV with Component Input (PrPbY/V) ......... 14
Connecting the 8300HDC to a Home Theater System with
Component Input (PrPbY/V) .............................................................................. 15
Connecting the 8300HDC to a Stereo VCR and HDTV (optional) ..................... 16
Connecting the 8300HDC to an External SATA Hard Disk Drive (optional) ....... 17
Connecting the 8300HDC to an HDTV with a 1394 Connector......................... 19
Connecting the 8300HDC in HD Mode to an SDTV with
Component Input (PrPbY/V) .............................................................................. 19
Compliance Information ..................................................................................... 20
Index .................................................................................................................. 21
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Heed Warnings
Adhere to all warnings on the product and in the operating
instructions.
Read, Retain, and Follow
These Instructions
Read all of the instructions before you operate this product.
Follow all operating instructions that accompany this product.
Retain the instructions for future use. Give particular attention
to all safety precautions.
Comply With Warnings
Avoid electric shock. Comply with all warnings and cautions
in the operating instructions, as well as those that are affixed
to this product.
Power Warnings
Providing a Power Source
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 cable service provider or your local
power company.
Grounding This Product (U.S.A. and Canada
Only)
WARNING: To avoid electric shock and fire
hazard, match the plug and outlet connections
carefully, then fully insert. If the plug and outlet do
not match, or you cannot fully insert the plug,
contact an electrician to update your power outlets.
If this product is equipped with either a three-prong
(grounding pin) safety plug or a two-prong (polarized) safety
plug, follow these safety guidelines to properly ground this
product:
For a 3-prong plug (one prong on this plug is a protective
grounding pin), insert the plug into a grounded mains,
3-prong outlet.
Note: This plug fits only one way. If you are unable to insert
this plug fully into the outlet, contact your electrician to
replace your obsolete outlet.
For a 2-prong plug (a polarized plug with one wide blade
and one narrow blade), insert the plug into a polarized
mains, 2-prong outlet in which one socket is wider than the
other.
Note: If you are unable to insert this plug fully into the
outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug still fails to fit,
contact an electrician to replace your obsolete outlet.
Overloading
WARNING: Avoid electric shock and fire
hazard! Do not overload mains AC outlets and
extension cords. For products that require battery
power or other power sources to operate them, refer
to the operating instructions for those products.
Do not overload electrical outlets, extension cords, or integral
convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or
electric shock. For products that require battery power or
other sources to operate, refer to the operating instructions for
that product.
Preventing Power Cord Damage
Arrange all power cords so that people or pets cannot walk on
the cords. Do not place objects on the cords. Do not lean
objects against the cords. Placing objects on or leaning
objects against cords can damage the cords. Give particular
attention to cords at the point at which the cord connects to
plugs, at the electrical outlets, and where the cords exit the
product.
Usage Warnings
Providing Ventilation
This product has openings for ventilation that protect it from
overheating. To ensure the reliability of this product, do the
following:
· Do not block or cover these openings.
· Do not place entertainment devices (such as VCRs or
DVDs), lamps, books, vases with liquids, or other objects
on top of this product.
· Do not place this product in any of the following locations:
- On a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface
- Near heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that
produce heat
- In an enclosure, such as a bookcase or rack, unless the
installation provides proper ventilat