160GB hard drive
Allows recording and storage of up to 90 hours of SD programming or 20 hours of HD
programming.*
Dual Analog and Digital Service Tuners
Allows both analog and MPEG-2 digital channels to be tuned and
displayed and allows two programs to be display simulataneously
using the PIP function. Allows recording of two live programs while
watching a third prerecorded show.
Analog Component HDTV Outputs
Provide YPbPr outputs for quick and easy connection to most HDTV
sets.
YPbPr and Audio Left/Right Cable Kit
Provides connection from the HD analog component video and audio outputs to
the HDTV set
Digital Audio Outputs
Supports digital interconnection with surround sound receivers
HDMI 1.0 Digital Audio/Video Output with HDCP Copy Protection
Provides superior uncompressed digital video and audio quality in a
simple, user-friendly connector. HDMI provides the optimal, secure
connection to an HDTV set. HDMI is backward compatible with the DVI
1.0 video interfaces using the HDMI-to-DVI converter cable.
RF Cable Out
For composite audio/video connection to a VCR or TV
Front Composite Audio/Video Inputs (requires software
download)
Supports interconnection to home consumer devices such as VCRs,
camcorders, or digital cameras for video and audio pass-through to
the TV
External SATA Connector
External Serial ATA connector provides high-bandwidth connection to
an External SATA hard disk drive for expanded storage space for
recorded programs. Please contact your cable service provider to
confirm support of this feature and to learn which External SATA
hard drives can be connected.
* Specifications are subject to change without notice.
* Recording hours depends on the programming source.
Can I watch one show while recording another?
Yes. The Explorer 8300HD has two tuners.
Can the Explorer 8300HD record Dolby Digital 5.1?
Yes
Does the Explorer 8300HD require a connection to a phone
line or Ethernet connection, similar to the TiVo and Replay personal
video recording units?
No, the Explorer 8300HD and DVR application uses the existing
coaxial cable connection. No extra phone line or network components
are needed.
How much does an individual unit of the Explorer 8300HD DVR
cost and how do I order one?
The Explorer 8300HD DVR is not available for retail purchase in the
US. It is currently available only through select cable operators on
a lease basis. Please contact your local
cable company to find out if the Explorer 8300HD is available in
your area.
Does the Explorer 8300HD have to be turned on to execute a
scheduled recording?
No, it doesn't need to be on, but it must remain plugged into
an active electrical outlet.
Why are all of my programs displayed in 1080i format?
You may have selected the Easy Setup mode and the Widescreen
(16:9) TV setting in the HDTV Setup Wizard. Choosing these two
settings together limits your programming to 1080i format, even on
non-HD channels. To see your non-HD programs in 480i on a widescreen
HDTV, used the Advanced Setup in the HDTV Setup Wizard. Make sure
you select 480i as one of your saved formats, and then select
Pass-Through in General Settings: Picture Format for your default
picture format.
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.
How many channels can I record at one time?
You can record 2 channels at one time. While recording 2 live
shows, you can play back one pre-recorded show. Press the green
remote LIST button any time to display your recordings available for
playback.
Does the cable operator gather information from what I'm
watching or from what I'm recording?
No.
Can I record the 1/4 screen video 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 use PIP while copying a program to my VCR?
When copying a program to a VCR, the PIP can be used only to
monitor the progress of the copy status. You cannot use the PIP to
watch another program while copying a program to VCR.
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 the beginning,
just press RECORD from any point in the program and you will get the
entire program. Recording will automatically stop when the program
ends.
Do I have to press the remote STOP button to stop recording
the program when it ends?
No, the recording will automatically stop based on the program
run times you specified on the recording confirmation screen.
Can you play back more than one recording?
No, only one recording can be played back at a time.
How long can I pause Live TV?
You can pause up to one hour. After pausing one hour, the program
starts playing one hour behind the Live broadcast point.
Can you time-shift (pause, rewind, fast-forward) the 1/4
screen video on the DVR Recorded List or Program Guide?
Yes, you can press the PAUSE, REWIND or FAST-FORWARD button on
your remote to control the 1/4 screen video in the Program Guide or
any DVR screen.
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 I automatically "skip ahead" 30 seconds through commercials?
No, AllTouch AT-8400 and 8500 series remote controls do not have a 30-second
skip ahead button. However, you can fast forward and rewind at three different speeds -- 4x, 10x and 32x.
You can also skip back 8 seconds using the key to the left of the
green LIST key for instant replays.
Do Parental Controls carry over to DVR recordings?
Yes, if you block programs by channel or rating in General
Settings, those settings are carried over to DVR recordings. For
example, if you decide to block all R rated programs in General
Settings, 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, then press
Select on the remote control. An Options screen appears for the
program you selected. |
