Connecting the 8300HDC
To connect your 8300HDC to your entertainment devices, complete these steps.
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Make the connections for your TV and VCR as follows:
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• | If you want to archive some programs to VCR tape, | see pages 6 and 7 | and the | |
connection diagrams at the end of this guide. |
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DVD VCR D-VCR
Home Theater | Other |
External SATA Drive
Plug the 8300HDC and the TV into an AC power source that is not controlled by a switch.
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Do not turn on the 8300HDC or TV yet.
POWER
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It may take several minutes for the 8300HDC to receive the latest software, programming, and service information. Wait until you see one of the following displays on the front panel of the 8300HDC that indicates that the update is complete:
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Note: If four dashes are displayed, you must call your cable service provider to get | ||
the 8300HD authorized. |
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Set up your 8300HDC for HDTV or SDTV by completing the following steps:
• Make sure the 8300HDC is Off and the TV is On.
7 | • On the front panel of the 8300HDC, press GUIDE and INFO at the same time. | |
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