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Originally Posted by furjaw
Is it possible to switch between tuners on the 8300HDC?
I used to have a DirecTiVo.
A feature that I used a LOT was I switched between the 2 tuners by pressing the down arrow.
This is technically called "Dual Live Buffers".
I have Time-Warner cable.
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Yes, just hit "SWAP" button (which is actually used to swap between two PIP channels)
Questions:
Three Questions
1) Is TimeWarner thinking of updating the software or getting newer/better boxes instead of 8300HD furnace/slow tuning hunk? (I still love it)
2) Can I change the Grey sidebars to Black? I am using component to 1080p monitor. Aspect Ratio is set to Widescreen (16:9) Sidebar 4:3 picture. Output Formats 1080i and 720p. My TV doesn't sense that it is 4:3 picture, normally my TV senses antenna and zoom/adjusts it to fill screen, but on cable it doesn't sense it.
Edit: I fixed it. I just switched it to Widescreen (16:9) Stretch 4:3 picture, and it worked!
I also turned off 480i. Do we really need it anyway? Here is another answer to my own question, YES we need it. If I do not leave 480i selected, I cannot view the picture with Black bars on the sides on my TV, because tv thinks it is HD and does not allow 4:3 viewing!
3) Why wouldn't anyone make a wiki or FAQ of 8300HD box? I noticed a lot of questions are getting asked over and over again.