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Important Safety Instructions ................................................................ 4
Change the Way You Watch TV ........................................................... 6
Safety First ............................................................................................ 6
The Explorer eClub ............................................................................... 6
Identify Your 8300 DVR......................................................................... 6
What’s On the Front Panel?.................................................................. 7
What’s On the Back Panel? .................................................................. 8
Connecting the 8300 DVR .................................................................... 9
Connections for a Standard-Definition TV and VCR ............................. 10
Watch TV .............................................................................................. 11
Access Services and Programs ................................................... 11
Record One Program While Watching Another ........................... 11
Watch Two Programs at the Same Time ..................................... 11
Avoid Screen Burn-In! .................................................................. 11
Performance Tips .................................................................................. 12
No Picture .................................................................................... 12
No Color ....................................................................................... 12
No Sound ..................................................................................... 12
Automatic Software Updates........................................................ 12
Frequently Asked Questions ................................................................. 12
Where Are the Connection Diagrams: ......................................... 12
What Cables Do I Need? ............................................................. 12
Connecting the 8300 DVR to a Standard TV and Standard VCR ......... 13
Connecting the 8300 DVR to a Stereo TV and Stereo VCR ................. 14
Connecting the 8300 DVR to
a Home Theater Receiver and Stereo TV ............................................. 15
Connecting the 8300 DVR to
an External SATA Hard Disk Drive (optional) ........................................ 16
Compliance Information ........................................................................ 18
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