How to Troubleshoot the 8300HD
The Explorer 8300HD digital video recorder, or DVR, is commonly used by many cable companies. It is manufactured by Scientific Atlanta and operates like a regular cable box with DVR capabilities. The 8300HD is often equipped with a 320GB hard drive that is capable of storing approximately 90 hours of standard definition programming, or about 20 hours of high definition programming. If your 8300HD is experiencing a technical issue, you may be able to troubleshoot the problem yourself.
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Instructions
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Verify that both the TV and 8300HD DVR are plugged into the wall. Plug a working electric device into the outlet to verify that power is reaching the outlet.
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Verify that the 8300HD DVR is correctly wired to the back ports of the TV as described in the user manual.
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Press the "Setup" or "Menu" button on your TV's remote control and confirm that the setting is on "Cable" to receive the signal from the 8300HD DVR.
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Press the "Guide" button on the remote control of the Explorer 8300HD DVR, then press the "A" button on the remote to access the HDTV settings menu. Verify that the resolution and screen size are correct for your TV.
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Turn both your TV and Explorer 8300HD DVR off and then on again. This forces the 8300HD to automatically check for new firmware updates.
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Ensure that your TV is not set to "mute" and the volume level of the Explorer 8300HD DVR is above "0."
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Verify that the Explorer 8300HD DVR's audio cables are correctly wired to the back ports on the TV as described in the user manual.
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Turn both your TV and Explorer 8300HD DVR off and then on again. This forces the 8300HD to automatically check for new firmware updates.
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Tips & Warnings
Unplug the DVR from the wall outlet for 15 minutes to force a "hard reset." This may solve problems related to unresponsive or erratic behavior.
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