Scientific Atlanta Explorer User Manual

Explorer
®
Digital Video Recorder
User’s Guide
Get More Out of Your TV…
Watch • Your favorite shows anytime you want...on your schedule
• Two programs (live or pre-recorded) at once with the PIP feature
Record • Two live programs at the same time
• All future episodes of your favorite programs by performing
a simple, one-time setup
Watch & Record • Watch one program while recording another
• Watch two programs at once (using the PIP feature)
and record one of them
• Watch two programs and record both of them
• Watch a pre-recorded program while recording
one or two other programs
Play Back • Use the Multi-Room
®
DVR* (MR-DVR) system to play back
Recordings on recordings on up to 4 TVs at the same time
Other TVs • Use parental controls to block play back of recordings in
any room
*The MR-DVR feature is only available on the 8300 MR-DVR models.

Scientific Atlanta Explorer Specifications

General

Hard Drive Capacity	160GB
Video Output	Composite, S-Video, HDMI
Audio Output	Stereo RCA, Optical
Remote Control	Yes
Storage Capacity	160GB
Output Resolution	480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i
Outputs	Composite, S-Video, HDMI
Parental Controls	Yes
On-Screen Guide	Yes

Summary

Get Started with Your DVR

Connect the Explorer DVR to Your TV

Instructions for connecting the DVR to your television using various output types.

Prepare the Explorer HD DVR for TV Setup

Using the Setup Wizard to optimize picture quality for your TV.

Adjust Your HDTV Picture Settings

Fine-tuning HDTV picture display via Quick and General Settings.

Finding Programs

Display and Navigate the Program Guide

Accessing and browsing the 7-day program guide for channel listings.

Search for Programs by Date, Title, or Theme

Methods to efficiently search for programs based on criteria.

Controlling Live TV and Recordings

Pause, Rewind, and Fast-Forward Live Programs

Using time-shifting controls for live TV and recorded content.

Use Slow Motion and Frame-by-Frame Viewing

Utilizing slow motion and frame-by-frame playback for detailed viewing.

Advanced Viewing Features

Watch Two Programs At Once with PIP

Enabling and controlling the Picture-in-Picture feature for simultaneous viewing.

Recording and Playback

Record Programs Live and Schedule Future Recordings

Steps to record current live programs and schedule future ones, including series.

Play Back Recorded Programs

Instructions for accessing and playing back stored recordings.

Manage Scheduled and Recorded Programs

Viewing, canceling scheduled recordings, and managing saved content.

Program Management and Parental Controls

Block Programs and Recordings with Parental Controls

Setting up and using parental controls to block specific content.

Manage DVR Storage Space

Checking storage usage, maximizing space, and using Auto Erase.

Copy Recordings to a VCR Tape

Transferring recorded content from the DVR to a VCR.

Troubleshooting and Support

Find Answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Answers to common questions about DVR operation and features.

Get More Information and Assistance

Resources for online help, eClub, and customer support.

Quick Tips and Remote Control

Quick Tips for Efficient DVR Usage

Useful shortcuts for common operations like playback and display adjustment.

AllTouch® Remote Control Functions

Explanation of remote control keys for DVR and PIP features.