Scientific Atlanta Explorer 8000/8000HD DVR Getting Started Guide

The document introduces the functions and features of the Explorer 8000 DVR, including recording, pausing, replaying, slow motion, fast forwarding, etc., and details how to use the DVR to record and play TV programs

Brand: Scientific
Category: Digital Video Recorder
Document type: User Manual
Language: English
Pages: 16
File format: PDF
File size: 2.2 MB
Published: 04 July, 2012
Updated: 01 October, 2023
MD5 checksum: B1A3DBDFAA6BCC0C25296AC84E186EAA
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About this manual

This document serves as a getting started guide for the Scientific Atlanta Explorer 8000 and 8000HD DVR. It highlights key capabilities such as recording up to 90 hours of standard-definition programming or 20 hours of high-definition programming, utilizing Picture-in-Picture (PIP) features, and controlling live TV with pause, rewind, and instant replay functions.

What's inside

Getting Started
Using Your Remote Control
Preparing the Explorer 8000HD DVR to Work With Your High-Definition TV
Selecting Picture Formats With the Setup Wizard
Setting Up Your Explorer 8000HD DVR With an HDTV
Setting Up Your Explorer 8000HD DVR With an SDTV
Selecting Compatible Picture Formats

Specifications

Hard Drive Capacity (HD)	160 GB hard drive

Frequently asked questions

What are the supported picture formats for HDTV?

The DVR supports 480i, 480p (wide and standard), 720p (wide only), and 1080i (wide only).

What is the default picture format setting?

The default picture format setting is 1080i.

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