Dvrscientific atlanta explorer 8300hdc general hacking. Dvr reformatting scientific atlanta 8300 bo here are the steps on how to format the hdds. Using external sata esata hard drive with scientific. Best 4 free hard drive format tool download easeus. Users guide connecting the explorer 8300hd digital. I did read somewhere that only the 500 gb version is the only one compatible with the scientific atlanta explorer, but the cablevision customer support tech did not mention that. The my dvr expander is formatted to function just like your dvr. It works with many companies8300hd and 8240hd, 8300c boxes, but not all. Tv how do i do a factory reset with hd format of the.
The picture format for an hdtv is a combination of aspect ratio. These directions have been tested on cable box versions 8240, 8300, and 4200. Explorer 8300 series digital video recorders offer. User guide connecting the explorer 8300 digital video recorder. Thankfully, time warner leaves the esata port on the 8300hd enabled, so you can buy yourself a nice sata hard drive, a cheap esata case, and then assemble it. Unplug power cord from 8300 and wait 5 or more seconds. Terminal pvr explorer 8300 hd support videotron videotron.
I hope i do not have to tell you not to try the format hard drive tips unless you really want to do this and loose all your recordings. Torque all fasteners to 8 to 10 inlb using a manual torque driver. Open windows file explorer, locate and rightclick on the target hard drive which you need to format, select format. Hold the pause remote in until the mail flashing icon comes on. We delete comments that violate our policy, which we. The box started shutting off, and it when i tried to record something, i couldnt change the channel. I have a scientific atlanta explorer 8300hd cable box with dvr. Estimated storage claim will vary with mix of hd and sd recordings. Having an hdtv system does not mean that everything you watch will be in. Update for the explorer 8240hd the original 8300 was replaced with an 8240hd, for high definition.
Nov 10, 2005 hdmi on 8300hd in raleigh hey folks, i am in raleigh, nc. After you complete the setup, you can use to stretch or zoom the picture. Scientific atlanta cisco explorer 8300hd tips jean. Weaknees expander upgrade your scientific atlanta explorer. How to reset an explorer 8300hd cable box by lee johnson updated february 9, 2017 it also can record and play back tv programs so you can always see your favorite shows, even if. Connecting the 8300hd in hd mode to an sdtv with component input prpbyv explorer 8300hd dvr set to hd mode cable this device is intended to be attached to a receiver that is not used to receive overtheair broadcast signals.
A highdefinition program must originate in hd format and be broadcast in hd format. Any way to extract recorded programming from my cable box dvr. Looking to hook up an external hard drive to my twc explorer 8300hdc dvr. My wife plugged this same drive with dozens of movies on it, into her computer thinking she could watch a movie on her laptop. The composite ports red, yellow, white and the component ports prpby on the back of the 8300hd are both active simultaneously. Ive tried changing the hard drive with a few different old ones ive had lying around with no difference. Yuh, my folks still use a vhs and record stuff so i ended up returning their hd box.
The two widely distributed versions are sara by scientific atlanta, and passport echo by aptiv digital. Just recieved an explorer 8300hd reciever and attempted to hook it up to my samsung syncmaster t260hd with no luck. It depends primarily on which software is running on your box. Unboxing rogersscientific atlantic sa8300 hd pvr ac electric power cord scientific atlanta 8300hd 8300sd modem plug cable vac. At this time, the weaknees expander drive only works in association with the scientificatlanta explorer 8300 and 8240 series 8240, 8240hd, 8300c, 8300 hd, 8300 mr, and 8300 hdmr digital video recorders. Connecting the 8300hdc to an external sata hard disk drive optional 17. My old scientific atlanta explorer 8300hd fails to boot up. Connecting the explorer 8300hd digital video recorder, part number 4003986.
Scientific atlanta explorer explorer 8300hd connecting manual. Six steps to get more hd from your scientific atlanta set. One is an explorer 8300hd 1080p high definition and the other one is an explorer 8300 480p standard definition. Scientificatlanta explorer 8300hd dvrdigital cable. I went to sayal electronics great place, i cant believe i took so long to check this place out to pick up some security torx bits and then proceeded with the hd swap. Users guide, consumer connecting the explorer 8300hd digital. Nov 23, 2011 i attached a wdc esata drive to my explorer 8300hdc with dvr for added storage space. It has worked on every 8300hd ive had which is three they have a tendency to overheat. A highdefinition program must originate in hd format and be broadcast in. So, on the 8300hd, the whole process only took about 15 minutes. Exits menus, the onscreen guide, and program information.
Use the explorer 8300hd digital video recorder dvr to control live highdefinition hd and standarddefinition sd tv, record tv programs without a vcr, and watch two programs at the same time. Scientific atlanta explorer 8300hd high definition dvr receiver. However only have one component hook up on monitor and would like to use that for my dvd player. Dvr external hard drive esata port spectrum support. Replacing the hard drive on a dvr technical bulletin cisco. Use the explorer 8300hd digital video recorder dvr to control live highdefinition hd and. Dec 14, 2012 external hard drive on my explorer 8300hdc. If no, you should use the retrofit bracket part number 4007077 when you replace the hard drive on this dvr. Jeanpierre paradiss blog fun original content scientific atlanta cisco explorer 8300hd tips. Using external sata esata hard drive with scientific atlanta. I purchased a 250gb sata internal seagate hd and a satausbfirewire hd encloser. I am having issues viewing certain individual channels due to heavy pixelation.
Users guide explorer series 8000 and 8300, pvr and pvr hd. Connecting the explorer 8300 digital video recorder, part number 4003987. How to reset an explorer 8300hd cable box techwalla. Replacing the hard drive on a dvr technical bulletin.
Scientific atlanta explorer 8300hd high definition dvr. If you have windows vista and cant get the format settings menu to show up in total media extreme 2, then this tutorial is for you. Scientificatlanta explorer 8300hd dvrdigital cable receiver sign in to comment. Most problems with them can be fixed with a hard reset. An hd cable receiver and hd dvr offering a 160gigabyte hard drive that allows up to 20 hours of hd recording or 90 hours of standarddefinition. I returned a digital hd box because too many issues using hdmi when you wanna record on vhs. If you are resetting an external drive too, unplug its power cord at this point and wait 5 or more seconds, then plug power cord back into external drive and wait 5 or more seconds. Like the thread title says, id like to figure out a way to extract data directly from the hard drive of my cable dvr.
There is no need to download the file explorer as its a builtin tool on windows computer. The hard drive that was used with the 8300 originally was disconnected after unplugging the 8300 for 15 seconds. When two of your favorite programs are scheduled at the same time, you can record one program on the 8300hd while watching the other. Explorer 8300 series digital video recorders offer standard. So theres no more putting off the things you need to do, just because theres a show on tv you want to watch. Two methods exist for rebooting your scientific atlanta cable box. Due to switching to rogers ignite tv, i am selling rogers hd pvr scientific atlanta explorer 8300hd with upgraded harddisk capacity 500 gb. Here are the instructions for rebooting a scientific atlanta dvr cable box. Explorer 8300 series digital video recorders offer standard, hd, and multiroomcapabilities ordering information contact your sales representative for product availability in your area. Formatting hard drives and external hard drives is usually a fairly straightforward process. Hooked up the sata hd to the dvrremember you need a sata to sata ii cableand recorded shows directly to the external hd. I had some minor errorsglitches with the box and wanted to do a factory reset that would. Just keep in mind that it will reformat everything internalexternal if you do install an external drive. Some of you might already be thinking, this is a nobrainer.
In my case, time warner is my provider and i have an explorer 8300hd. Able to connect with component cables without a problem. I attached a wdc esata drive to my explorer 8300hdc with dvr for added storage space. Scientific atlanta explorer 8300 login the buyers guide find it, buy it. Most channels except for about 10 or so work perfectly with no pixelation, however these channels that are having issues happen to be the ones that i watch most often. My 8300hd started to act up earlier this week slow to turn on and luckily i still had some ide hard drives hanging around. All boxes are owned, not rented, confirmed by rogers as i was cancelling the service. Six steps to get more hd from your scientific atlanta settop.
Unable to use hdmi cable with scientific atlanta 8300 dvr. Jan 22, 2009 i have a scientific atlanta explorer 8300hd cable box with dvr. View and download scientific atlanta 8300hd faq online. Pause a live program and pick up where you left off without missing a single frame. User guide connecting the explorer 8300hdc digital video. Go to replace the hard drive on an explorer 8000 or 8010 that requires a retrofit bracket on page 7. I returned my hd box because i record stuff from my dvd. Connecting the 8300hdc to an external sata hard disk drive optional 17 connecting the 8300hdc to an hdtv with a 94 connector 19 connecting the 8300hdc in hd mode to an sdtv with. Now, other forums have said it works using the esata connection. I have a scientific explorer 8300hd dvr with a sata ii port on the back which was activated by time warner. Even though my new scientific atlanta explorer 8300hd appeared to work at first, problems quickly started to arise. Hooked up the sata hd to the dvrremember you need a sata to.
Sa explorer 8300 installation guide grande communications. If you press the play button and you see a yellow triangle marking your current position in the program, you have sara. Dec 31, 2008 an hd cable receiver and hd dvr offering a 160gigabyte hard drive that allows up to 20 hours of hd recording or 90 hours of standarddefinition recording, the sa 8300hd offers composite, svideo. Tutorial 3step formatting hard drive in file explorer. Dec 15, 2007 the 8300hd uses at least two types of software.
It works with many companies 8300hd and 8240hd, 8300c boxes, but not all. The explorer 8300hd digital video recorder dvr is the simple way to take control over your tv and your life. Oct 25, 2012 even though my new scientific atlanta explorer 8300hd appeared to work at first, problems quickly started to arise. Users guide connecting the explorer 8300hd digital video. Youre ready to begin using your dvr to watch and record programs. Move your dvr files to another drive with active disk image. Worked great with cablevision scientific atlanta 8300hd.
The explorer 8300hdctm digital video recorder dvr is the simple way to take control over your tv and your life. Explorer 8300 and 8300hd dvr record your favorite programs when youre busy record one program and watch another record two live programs while watching a third program you recorded earlier record and store up to 50 hours of standarddefinition programs on the 8300 dvr, or up to 20 hours of highdefinition programs on the 8300hd dvr. Scientific atlanta explorer 8300 photos, specs, and price. Connecting the explorer 8300hdtm digital video recorder. Time warner doesnt support hdmi on their hd boxes but you can use it. They worked perfectly fine when they were disconnected and also comes with the 2 rogers remotes. If its a rental, as mentioned, rogers will swap it out for a next box 2. User guide getting started with the explorer 8300 and. Any way to extract recorded programming from my cable box.
Unfortunately, after 8 great years, my scientific atlanta 8300 hd pvr is starting to show its age. Dvr reformatting scientific atlanta 8300 box cable. A friend has a scientific atlanta explorer 8300 dvr rented from cox. If its a rental, as mentioned, rogers will swap it out for a. How to reset or reboot a scientific atlanta cable box. Spectrum supports external hard drive connections via the external serial advanced technology attachment esata port available on ciscoscientific atlanta. It took one day to receive my package after ordering, amazing.
When i tried changing the channel on the box as it recorded, it immediately shut off. Hdmi on 8300hd in raleigh hey folks, i am in raleigh, nc. Second, you will need an external hard drive with an esata. You take control because dvr lets you decide whats on tv and when. Part number availability now now discontinued now now now discontinued now now discontinued. User guide connecting the explorer 8300 digital video. The two most popular operating systems, windows and mac os both have formatting utilities builtin, which makes formatting external drives even more convenient. I have a dell w4200hd plasma that is connected via hdmi.
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