 The Explorer 8000 is a two-tuner digital video
recorder and cable-box in one that allows you to:
- Control live TV — If the phone rings during your favorite
live show, just press Pause on the remote control. The show will
stay paused for up to one hour. Press Play to resume the show
whenever you are ready.
- Use Instant Replay whenever you want — If you missed the
winning play or want to see that scene again, just press Instant
Replay to see what you missed.
- Broaden your choices — Now you can record one program and
change channels to watch another program at the same time. In
fact, you can record two programs airing simultaneously. And
while recording the two programs, you can watch a third,
pre-recorded program at the same time.
- Pre-set the Explorer 8000 DVR to record all episodes of a TV
program for you.
- Create your own personalized video library of favorite TV
shows — play them back at any time.
- Display two programs on-screen simultaneously – whether
they’re two live programs or one live and one recorded program –
using the picture-in-picture feature, regardless of the brand of
your TV.
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80GB Hard Drive
Allows up to 50* hours of SD programming.
Dual Analog and Digital Service Tuners (True Picture-In-Picture)
Allows both analog and MPEG-2 digital channels to be tuned and
displayed and allows two programs to be displayed simultaneously
using the picture-in-picture function. Allows recording of two live
programs while watching a third prerecorded show.
AC-3 Digital Audio and MPEG-1 Audio Support
Supports leading digital audio standards
Digital Audio Output
Supports interconnection with surround sound receivers.
Optional Composite Audio/Video Inputs (Requires downloadable
software enhancement, when available)
Supports interconnection to home consumer devices, such as VCRs,
camcorders, or digital cameras for video pass-through to the TV
*The total number of program hours that can be stored depends upon
the format and data rate of the programming source.
* Specifications are subject to change without notice.
* Recording hours depends on the programming source.
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.
Can I record the quarter screen in the Program Guide or the DVR
Recorded List?
Yes, you can record the quarter screen on all DVR screens by
pressing Record. You can also record the quarter screen in the
Program Guide. Press Exit to display the video in full screen, and
then press Record. Note: Pressing Record while in the Program Guide
will record the highlighted program in the grid.
Can I record or pause the video in the PIP screen?
Yes, but you must swap it to the Main screen first. After pressing
Record and confirming the recording, you can swap it back to the PIP
screen and it will continue recording. You can also press PIP
On/Off, and the video will continue to record.
If I’ve been tuned to a program since it started, do I have to
rewind to the beginning to record the entire program?
No, if you have been tuned to the program since its beginning, just
press Record from any point in the program to record the entire
program. Recording will automatically stop when the program ends.
How will I know the DVR is almost out of recording space?
When you try to schedule the next recording, a warning appears on
the Confirm Recording screen. Also, you can see what percentage of
recording space you have used. Press List and then press B for
preferences.
Can you play back more than one recording?
No, you cannot play back more than one recording at a time.
What happens if my DVR loses power temporarily?
Everything you have recorded is saved, based on the save time you
selected in the Confirm Recording screen. Your scheduled recordings
during the time the DVR lost power are the only recordings you
may miss.
Do my Parental Controls in the Program Guide carry over to DVR
recordings?
Yes. If you block programs by channel or rating in the General
Settings menu, those settings are carried over to DVR recordings.
For example, if you decide to block all R-rated programs in the
General Settings menu, the R-rated programs will still be recorded,
but you cannot play them back until you enter the correct PIN.
How do I block or erase individual recordings in my recorded list
or change the save time for the recording?
Highlight the recording on the Recorded List screen, and press
Select on the remote control. An Options screen appears for the
program you selected.
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