Preparing the Explorer 8300HD DVR to Work With Your High-Definition TV

First make sure that your DVR is properly connected to your HDTV television and other electronic devices. Use the component (PrPbY) or HDMI™ ports to connect the DVR to your HDTV.

For more information, refer to the connectivity guide for your DVR model:

•Connecting the Explorer® 8300™ Digital Video Recorder, part number 4003987

•Connecting the Explorer® 8300HD™ Digital Video Recorder, part number 4003986

Note: The composite ports (red, yellow, white) and the component ports (PrPbY) on the back of the 8300HD are both active simultaneously.

Selecting HDTV Picture Formats With the HDTV Setup Wizard

The following section provides instructions for using the HDTV Setup Wizard to select HDTV picture formats using the Easy and Advanced Setup modes.

Start the HDTV Setup Wizard

To start the HDTV Setup Wizard, follow these steps.

1.Make sure that the DVR is powered OFF, but still plugged into an active power outlet, and connected to the HDTV using the proper connectors (HDMI or Component for an HDTV; Composite, RF, or S-Video for a SDTV).

2.Turn the TV ON.

3.With the DVR powered OFF, press Guide and Info at the same time. The HDTV Setup Wizard screen appears.

4.Press A to start the set up.

5.Choose one of the following options:

• To choose the Easy Setup option press

A; then, go to the Easy Setup Instructions on page 5.

Note: Choosing the Easy Setup mode limits your HDTV picture formats to 480i and 1080i, depending on the TV type you select.

•To choose the Advanced Setup option press B ; then, go to the Advanced Setup Instructions on page 5. Note: Choosing the Advanced Setup mode allows you to save all the HDTV picture formats, so that you can toggle between them easily while watching TV.

Press the Guide and Info keys at the same time

Setup Options

Press for Easy Setup: Used by most TV viewers

Press for Advanced Setup: Used by advanced TV viewers

Complete setup

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