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The Explorer® 8240C™ and 8300C™ DVRs receive and display 

digital signals, and they deliver programs in exceptional picture and 

audio quality. Through the 8240C and 8300C you can also access 

interactive services, such as video-on-demand and pay-per-view 

programs. Contact your service provider for information about these 

and other available services. Use the instructions in this guide to 

install the 8240C or the 8300C and to access your program services.

Note: The 8240C does not have audio/video inputs on the front 

panel.

Before using this Digital Video Recorder (DVR), read the 

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS section of this guide.

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Press the following remote control keys to access services and 

programs:

• 

Guide–Display the on-screen program guide 

• 

Arrows–Highlight a program in the schedule

• 

Info–Display program description

•   Select–Watch a specifi c program in the guide

The TV screen displays a message that indicates the DVR is 

automatically updating its software.

Wait for the current time to display on the front panel of the DVR 

before continuing. When the front panel displays the time, the 

update is complete. 

Note: If you need further assistance, contact your cable service 

provider.

If the DVR does not perform as expected, the following tips may 

help.

• 

Verify that the M-Card module is installed.

• 

Verify that the power to your TV is turned on. 

• 

If the DVR is plugged into a wall switch, verify that the switch 

is in the ON position. (Avoid plugging into an outlet that is 

controlled by a wall switch.)

• 

Verify that all cables are properly connected. 

• 

The current channel may not be available in your service 

package. Try selecting another channel to see if a picture 

appears.

• 

Verify that the TV program is broadcast in color. 

• 

Adjust the TV color controls.

• 

If your setup includes a VCR or stereo, verify that you have 

properly connected them to the DVR.

• 

Verify that the volume is turned up. 

• 

Verify that the mute function is not on.

 1  Power 

Turns the DVR on and off

 2  Video/Audio  Not available on the 8240C. Connects to video and left/right (L/R) audio outputs of an external device to deliver  
    Input 

audio and video to a TV or other device 

  3  List 

Displays the list of recorded programs

 4  Exit 

Exits menus, the on-screen guide, and program information 

Displays a description of the selected program. This button is available from the on-screen guide and while  

     

viewing a program

  6 Guide 

Accesses on-screen services, such as the on-screen guide, video-on-demand, or pay-per-view

 7  IR Sensor 

Receives the infrared signal from the remote control

 8  LED Display  Displays the selected channel number and time of day. The LED also displays the following: 

   

• 

Message 

( 

 )  

   

• 

Power 

(   )          

     

• RECORD     

 9  VOL+/VOL-  Increases and decreases the volume

Scrolls up and down through the channels

11 Select 

Provides access to your on-screen selection

12 USB Port 

Connects to external equipment, such as a keyboard or mouse 

     

(reserved for future use)

Note: This illustration may vary from the actual product. 

 

 

 

  1  Cable In 

Connects to a coaxial cable that delivers the signal from your service provider

 2  Cable Out 

Connects to a coaxial cable that sends analog audio and video signals to a TV or VCR. These signals are 

   

standard- 

defi nition TV (SDTV) video and stereo audio

Connects to RCA cables that send analog audio signals (left and right) to the stereo inputs on an HDTV

    (Left, Right) 

Connects to video input of TV or VCR  

 5  Digital Audio Out Connects an RCA cable to send a digital audio signal to a surround-sound receiver or other digital audio device

 6  Secondary Video Connect to either a VCR for archiving saved content from the DVR or connect to another set of inputs 
    and Audio Out 

(composite) on your TV

 7  S-Video Out 

Connects to an S-Video cable that sends an S-Video signal to your TV or VCR. This signal is standard defi nition, 

     

but higher quality than other SDTV connections

 8  IR 

Connector reserved for future use

Slot for Multi-Stream CableCARD

TM

 (M-Card

TM

) module, which decrypts subscription digital channels. This DVR will  

    Interface 

not operate correctly without an M-Card module. Obtain an M-Card module from your service provider

 10 SATA 

Connects to an external Serial ATA (eSATA) hard disk drive for expanded recording capacity. Ask your service  

     

provider for a list of approved hard drive models for use with the DVR

 11 AC Outlet 

Connects to the AC power cord from another device, such as a TV

 12  AC Power Input   Connects to the power cord to deliver power to the DVR

Note: This illustration may vary from the actual product.

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LIST

AUDIO

VIDEO

L

R

EXIT

INFO

GUIDE

CH +

CH -

SELECT

POWER

VOL +

VOL -

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INPUT

1.  Insert the M-Card module if not already installed.

2.  Connect the DVR to the TV as shown in the diagram.

3.  Connect the DVR to the coaxial cable coming from the wall.

4.  Plug the DVR and the TV into an AC power source.

 

Important! Do not press the Power key on the DVR yet.

5.  Wait several minutes for the DVR to receive the latest software, programming, and service information. When you see one of the 

following displays on the front panel of the DVR that indicates that the update is complete:

 

•  Current time         •  Four dashes (----)

6.  Press the Power key on the DVR.

7.  Turn on the power to your TV, and set the input channel assigned by your service provider (channel 3 or 4).

•  Keep the top of the DVR free of 

all objects and electronic devices, 

including your TV.

•  Always set the DVR on its feet, 

never on it’s side.

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