Congratulations! You have just acquired the best Personal Video Recorder (PVR) on the market!USER'S GUIDEExplorer®series 8000 and 8300,PVR and PV
The remote requires two alkaline AA batteries. A diagram inside the compartment of the remote indicatesproper battery placement. Replace as needed, wh
8EXPLORER® SÉRIES 8000 & 8300 REMOTE CONTROLS ND PNEL (CONTINUED)How to Program the TV Mode Key1. Turn on the TV set, then press and hold the SE
9EXPLORER® SÉRIES 8000 & 8300 REMOTE CONTROLS ND PNEL (CONTINUED)How to Identify Programmed Codes1. Press and hold the SELECT key and the approp
10EXPLORER® SÉRIES 8000 & 8300 REMOTE CONTROLS ND PNEL (CONTINUED)The remote requires two alkaline AA batteries. A diagram inside the compartmen
11EXPLORER® SÉRIES 8000 & 8300 REMOTE CONTROLS ND PNEL (CONTINUED)Three-Digit Code Programming MethodThe remote control can be programmed by pre
12EXPLORER® SÉRIES 8000 & 8300 REMOTE CONTROLS ND PNEL (CONTINUED)Programming a second TV to AUX Mode1. Press the AUX button to be programmed an
13EXPLORER® SÉRIES 8000 & 8300 REMOTE CONTROLS ND PNEL (CONTINUED)Programming Volume ControlBy following the steps below, the user can program t
14EXPLORER® SÉRIES 8000 & 8300 REMOTE CONTROLS ND PNEL (CONTINUED)VOL- VOL+CH+CH-BYPASSSELECTPOWEREXITINFO LISTGUIDE8103651 9 12112 4 7 13 141 P
15INTERCTIVE PROGRM GUIDEThe digital terminal cannot display both a standard and a HD video at the same time. When watching a HDformatted TV program
16PY PER VIEW (PPV)Indigo and Viewer’s Choice feature uninterrupted films and special events that can be ordered at any time using theIPG. Charges fo
IN THIS GUIDEIMPORTNT RULES FOR SFE OPERTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1BSIC IN
17SETTINGSQUICK SETTINGSThe Quick Settings screen displays the most frequently used functions and settings:• Add a channel to (or remove it from) your
HOW TO CONTROL LIVE PROGRM YOU RE WTCHING The PVR stores the programming being broadcast on the channel you are watching in a memory buffer. This
HOW TO RECORD ND STORE PROGRMThere are three ways to record a program:• Record a program while you watch it• Record a program from the Program Gui
20PERSONL VIDEO RECORDER FETURES (CONTINUED)Manually record all programs in a single time slotTo manually record all programs in a specific time slo
21PERSONL VIDEO RECORDER FETURES (CONTINUED)Block a programIf you have recorded a program that was not subject to Parental Control, but decide to bl
22PERSONL VIDEO RECORDER FETURES (CONTINUED)HOW TO DELETE RECORDED PROGRM OR SCHEDULED RECORDINGDelete a program from the list of recorded prog
23HRD DISK STORGE CPBILITIESDigital TV channels broadcast variable amounts of data, depending on the type of program being aired. For instance,the
24FREQUENTLY SKED QUESTIONSQ 1. I forgot my Parental Control PIN, and it’s blocking access to certain channels. What should I do? A 1. You need to ca
25FREQUENTLY SKED QUESTIONS (CONTINUED)Q 12. My digital terminal remote control is not working. What should I do?A 12. Press and hold the CBL and SEL
26FREQUENTLY SKED QUESTIONS (ENP)Q 1. If I’ve been watching a program since it started, do I have to rewind it to the beginning to record the entirep
IN THIS GUIDETO OPTIMIZE SOUND ND IMGE QULITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24OTHER CONN
27LINE FUNCTIONBased on how you choose to connect your devices, the LINE function can be vital for using your digital terminal withyour TV, VCR and DV
TO OPTIMIZE SOUND ND IMGE QULITYVideo Equipment• Digital terminals are equipped with an S-Video (Separate Video) output connector, which provides s
29TO OPTIMIZE SOUND ND IMGE QULITY (CONTINUED)Digital Terminal SettingsTo optimize sound quality for your system, we recommend the following settin
30OTHER CONNECTIONSEXPLORER® SERIES 8000 PVR ND STEREO VCRETHERNETUSBIRCABLE OUTTHIS DEVICE IS INTENDED TO BE ATTACHEDTO A RECEIVER THAT IS NOT USED
EXPLORER® SERIES 8000 PVR ND HOME THETERVIDEO 1 VIDEO 2IN IN IN OUTIN OUTIN IN INVCR CD TAPE AUX PHONOAUDIOLRVIDEO 1 VIDEO 2ININ IN INOUT OUT OUTVC
32OTHER CONNECTIONS (CONTINUED)EXPLORER® SERIES 8300 PVR ND STEREO VCRAUDIOLRIN OUTVIDEOIN OUTCABLEOUTCABLEINRIGHTLEFTAUDIOINCABLE/ANTENNAA/V 1 IN
33OTHER CONNECTIONS (CONTINUED)EXPLORER® SERIES 8300 PVR ND HOME THETERVIDEO 1 VIDEO 2IN IN IN OUTIN OUTIN IN INVCR CD TAPE AUX PHONOAUDIOLRVIDEO 1
34HOW TO USE PERIPHERLSEXPLORER® SÉRIES 8000 OR 8300 PVR ND VCRHow to watch a live program or one recorded on your PVR’s hard disk, in stereo1. Turn
35HOW TO USE PERIPHERLS (CONTINUED)EXPLORER® SÉRIES 8000 OR 8300 PVR ND HOME THETREHow to watch a live program or one recorded on your PVR’s hard d
36OTHER CONNECTIONSEXPLORER® SERIES 8000 PVR HD ND STEREO VCRAUDIOLRIN OUTVIDEOIN OUTCABLEOUTCABLEINCABLE OUTC120 VA60HZ 5A120 VAC60HZ 80WTHIS DEVIC
1IMPORTNT RULES FOR SFE OPERTIONCarefully read through these rules for safe operation before hooking up the terminal.Placement and VentilationThe u
37OTHER CONNECTIONS (CONTINUED)EXPLORER® SERIES 8000 PVR HD ND HOME THETERCABLE OUTC120 VA60HZ 5A120 VAC60HZ 80WTHIS DEVICE IS INTENDED TO BE ATTAC
38OTHER CONNECTIONS (CONTINUED)EXPLORER® SERIES 8300 PVR HD ND STEREO VCRAUDIOLRIN OUTVIDEOIN OUTCABLEOUTCABLEINCABLE/ANTENNAA/V 1 INVIDEOHDTVYPrP
39OTHER CONNECTIONS (CONTINUED)EXPLORER® SERIES 8300 PVR HD ND HOME THETERVIDEO 1 VIDEO 2IN IN IN OUTIN OUTIN IN INVCR CD TAPE AUX PHONOAUDIOLRVIDE
40HOW TO USE PERIPHERLSEXPLORER® SÉRIES 8000 OR 8300 PVR HD ND VCRHow to watch a live program or one recorded on your PVR’s hard disk, in stereo1. T
41HOW TO USE PERIPHERLS (CONTINUED)EXPLORER® SÉRIES 8000 OR 8300 PVR HD ND HOME THETREHow to watch a live program or one recorded on your PVR’s har
42HDTV SECTION42SetupRefer to the appropriate section in order to configure your terminal. The settings you choose on your HD terminal will directlyin
43HDTV SECTION (CONTINUED)The two HDTV formats :720p 720 lines of horizontal resolution and progressive scan1080i 1080 lines of horizontal resolution
44NOTES
45EXPLORER®HDTV SETUP WIZRD( EXPLORER® SERIES 8000 ND 8300, PVR ND PVR HD )INTRODUCING THE SETUP WIZRDWhat is the Setup Wizard?The Explorer®HDTV S
46EXPLORER®HDTV SETUP WIZRD (CONTINUED)A standard-screen HDTV has a4:3 aspect ratio. The screen is 4units wide for every 3 units tall.A wide-screen
BEFORE INSTALLING THE EXPLORER®SERIE 8000 OR 8300, PVR OR PVR HD…• Read the Important Rules for Safe Operation on the previous page.• Locate the seria
47EXPLORER®HDTV SETUP WIZRD (CONTINUED)With the progressivemethod, every pixel onthe screen is refreshedsimultaneously.The interlaced methodinvolves
48EXPLORER®HDTV SETUP WIZRD (CONTINUED)On a wide screen HDTV, these picture formats: Automatically display in this manner:480p or 480i standard Full
49EXPLORER®HDTV SETUP WIZRD (CONTINUED)Wide-Screen HDTVsOn a wide screen HDTV, these picture formats: Automatically display in this manner:480p or 4
50EXPLORER®HDTV SETUP WIZRD (CONTINUED)SETTING UP YOUR HDTV WITH THE SETUP WIZRDBefore you begin to set up your HD terminal using the Setup Wizard,
51EXPLORER®HDTV SETUP WIZRD (CONTINUED)480i CH+ 480i SEt 720p VOL– 720p SEt 480p CH– 480p SEt 1080i VOL+ 1080 SEt To select thispicture format:P
52SSISTNT CONFIGURTION DE L’EXPLORER®HD (SUITE)Is there more than one setup option?Yes. The Setup Wizard provides two options for selecting your s
53SSISTNT CONFIGURTION DE L’EXPLORER®HD (SUITE)1. Press to start the setup.2. Choose one of the following options: • To choose the Easy Setup opti
54EXPLORER®HDTV SETUP WIZRD (CONTINUED)1. Press or to select the type ofTV screen you have2. Press POWER to begin watch TV.Notes : • If you presse
55EXPLORER®HDTV SETUP WIZRD (CONTINUED)1. Press or to select the type ofTV screen you have2. Press to see how various formatslook on your TV scre
56EXPLORER®HDTV SETUP WIZRD (CONTINUED)Wide-screen HDTV:maximize viewing ofany channel.Standard-screen HDTV:maximize viewing onnon-HD channels.Note:
ETHERNETUSBIRCABLE OUTTHIS DEVICE IS INTENDED TO BE ATTACHEDTO A RECEIVER THAT IS NOT USED TORECEIVE OVER-THE-AIR BROADCASTSIGNALS. CONNECTION OF THIS
57EXPLORER®HDTV SETUP WIZRD (CONTINUED)How can I change how the picture looks on my TV?Press SETTINGS twice to display theGeneral Settings menu. The
5858EXPLORER®HDTV SETUP WIZRD (CONTINUED)CLOSED CPTIONINGWhat is closed captioning?Closed captioning is text on the TV screen related to the progra
59EXPLORER®HDTV SETUP WIZRD (CONTINUED)Choose a closed captioning source 1. Press SETTINGS twice to access the General Settings menu.2. Scroll to CC
60EXPLORER®HDTV SETUP WIZRD (CONTINUED)Change the look of closed captioningDepending on the program or caption provider, you may or may not be able
61EXPLORER®HDTV SETUP WIZRD (CONTINUED)Change the shading and color of the charactersThe shading and color options for the text (characters) is the
REMOTE CONTROL SETUP CODES FOR T840062LIST OF CODESAdmiral – 1001, 1139, 1159 Aiko – 1014Akai - 1002 Amtron – 1034 Anam National – 1003, 1034 AOC – 1
63LIST OF CODES (CONTINUED)CD SETUP CODESAdmiral – 2035Aiko – 2018Aiwa – 2017Akai - 2002, 2003, 2004, 2031, 2032 Audiovox – 2010Beaumark – 2024 Bell &
64LIST OF CODES (CONTINUED)REMOTE CONTROL SETUP CODES FOR UR5-8400ADMIRAL – 072, 081, 160, 161, 096ADVENT – 247AIKO – 103AKAI – 006, 146, 248ALARON –
65LIST OF CODES (CONTINUED)REMOTE CONTROL SETUP CODES FOR UR5-8400ADMIRAL – 025, 053AIKO – 117AIWA – 034, 161, 101AKAI – 043, 046, 124, 146AMERICA, A
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67CBLE CONTRCT1. DEFINITIONS For purposes of this agreement, the following definitions apply: 1.1 Effective Date– Commencement date of the Services
6868CBLE CONTRCT (CONTINUED)6. EQUIPMENT OWNERSHIP 6.1 Rented Equipment– It is expressly understood between the parties that Vidéotron remains the o
5BSIC INSTLLTION (CONTINUED)CABLE/ANTENNAA/V 1 INVIDEOHDTVYPrPbS-VIDEODVIAUDIOL RA/V 2 INVIDEOAUDIOL RAUDIOOUTL RCABLE OUTC120 VA60HZ 5A120 VAC
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