Connecting the Explorer 8300HDC Digital Video Recorder ® TM 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. 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.......................................................................................... 2 Additional Equipment You Might Need ................................................................. 2 What's on the Front Panel? ................................................................................. 3 What's 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 iii IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Heed Warnings Adhere to all warnings on the product and in the operating instructions. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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 ventilation 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. Selecting a Proper Location WARNING: Avoid personal injury and damage to this product! An unstable surface may cause this product to fall. Place this product in a location that is close enough to an electrical outlet and where the power cord is easily accessible to be disconnected from the wall outlet or from the rear panel of the product. Important: The power cord is the mains power supply disconnect device. Place this product on a stable surface. The surface must support the size and weight of this product. Cleaning This Product WARNING: Avoid electric shock! Unplug this product before cleaning. Before cleaning this product, unplug it from the electrical outlet. Use a damp cloth to clean this product. Do not use a liquid cleaner or an aerosol cleaner. Do not use a magnetic/ static cleaning device (dust remover) to clean this product. 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. iv IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS, continued Protecting This Product From Foreign Objects and Water or Moisture Damage WARNING: Avoid electric shock and fire hazard! Never push objects through the openings in this product. Foreign objects can cause electrical shorts that can result in electric shock or fire. Do not expose this product to rain or moisture. Do not place objects filled with liquid, such as vases, on this product. Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Do not expose this product to liquids or moisture. Do not place this product on a wet surface. Do not spill liquids on or near this product. Do not use this product near water (such as a bath tub, wash bowl, sink, or laundry tub), in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool. Checking Product Safety Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, the service technician must perform safety checks to determine that this product is in proper operating condition. Outdoor Grounding System If this product connects to an outdoor antenna or cable system, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded (earthed). This provides some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electric Code (NEC) ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1990, provides the following information: · Grounding of the mast and supporting structure · Grounding the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit · Size of the grounding conductors · Location of the antenna-discharge unit · Connection to grounding electrodes · Requirements for the grounding electrodes (see the following antenna grounding diagram as recommended by NEC ANSI/NFPA 70) Accessories Warnings WARNING: Avoid any potential for electric shock or fire. Do not use accessories with this product unless recommended by your cable service provider. Avoid any potential for electric shock or fire. Do not use accessories with this product unless recommended by your cable service provider. Service Warnings Servicing This Product WARNING: Avoid electric shock! Opening or removing the cover may expose you to dangerous voltages. This product contains no user-serviceable parts. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Lightning Do not open the cover of this product. If you open the cover, your warranty will be void. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel only. Contact your cable service provider for instructions. For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges. Plugging this product into a surge protector may reduce the risk of damage. N ...