Scientific Atlanta Explorer 8300 HD Manual And Setup Guide

jolu · 12-20-2008, 05:07 PM

Ok I'm having some issues with this thing. I'm trying to enter the setup menu by pushing guide and info at the same time and nothing is happening. The box keeps changing the aspect to 480 everytime I change it. I have the box powered off and the tv on but nothing shows up when I push the 2 buttons. Am I missing something?

sming · 01-12-2009, 09:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by paulc

Not true, the current version does support it (2.6.002). From reading around, my market was one of the LAST ones to get that version; about 4-5 months or so ago.

Of course, "support" is one loaded word. It is 100% true that the version of Passport that supports SATA external drives does so with one large bug that scotches it's use for many (AKA, the trick play bug, wherein if you pause a recording, you can NOT use fast rewind/fast forward).

Hello paulc,
I wish I'd read this before buying my eSATA drive

I have an 8300HD running TWC's Passport. Is there anything I can do to work around this annoyance? I tried searching for 'trick play' but got 100's of hits, presumably because the search function searched for either word.

Actually while I'm at it, can someone answer [or point me at a doc/site]:
- why does this limitation [i.e. no ff/rew from pause] occur?
- is it really a 'bug' or an intended feature to dissuade people from fiddling with their box?
- are there any other features that are disabled when eSATA is connected?
- does this only happen if the box has used up its space and is storing the live buffer across eSATA?

Thanks in advance,
Pete

1080JD · 02-21-2009, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kmanny14

I have a magnovox LCD TV (26MF/32MF23ID) and the comcast HD service with the Scientific Atlantic 8300HD box. I connect using a monster HDMI cable. I also have a Coby DVD937 Surround Sound System. I am having trouble connecting and getting my speakers to play sound from the TV. I have tried overriding the HDMI as suggested in the 8300 manual. Any ideas? I have the HD box connected to my DVD/AMP via an aux input (red/white cables)

I just use the spdif out of tv to my yamaha receiver.

tvaughan · 03-23-2009, 06:18 AM

any online details available

pelux74 · 03-29-2009, 01:49 PM

My provider is comcast, if I buy a cable box 8300hd scientific atlanta, will it work?, I rent from comcast the same box and have hd service. I'm just tired of renting their equipment.... thanks

deadhead68 · 03-30-2009, 10:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pelux74

My provider is comcast, if I buy a cable box 8300hd scientific atlanta, will it work?, I rent from comcast the same box and have hd service. I'm just tired of renting their equipment.... thanks

You cannot buy an 8300HD SA box. There are currently only 2 companies that you can buy your own box from.

http://www.moxi.com/us/home.html
http://www.tivo.com/

You will still have to rent a cable card from Comcast for either of the above.

DeadHead68

towman · 04-30-2009, 10:22 AM

Hello All,

I got a problem connecting my 8300HD with a HDTV via component cable (YPbPr).
Currently I'm connecting the two devices with HDMI cable and everything works correctly, however I got a new device and I like to use the HDMI for that (already using a third device with HDMI so there goes the 2 HDMI connector on my TV).
I connected the 8300HD with the component cable to the HDTV but I'm only getting sound (In the settings menu I set digital audio to "Other").

Here is what I did:
1. Unplugged the power from the 8300HD
2. Unplugged the HDMI
3. Connected the component cable (correctly, checked and tried 3 different cables too)
4. Waited until correct time displayed
5. Turned on the TV (selected the correct Component Input)
6. Turned on the 8300HD

No picture, only sound.
Then I tried the setup wizard (Guide and Info button at the same time...), without the HDMI plugged in (still no picture, however when I plug the HDMI back in, it works correctly).

Do I have a faulty component connector on the back of my 8300HD?
Is there a "secret" setting where one can change the video output from HDMI to component?

Thank you your help!

deadhead68 · 04-30-2009, 10:36 AM

**Delete** I need to learn to read carefully before posting.

DeadHead68

celica · 05-22-2009, 07:24 PM

Great stuff thanks

RoastedNuts · 06-11-2009, 07:15 AM

I realize it's been months since you posted this question, but I thought I'd answer anyway...

On my TimeWarner DVR I can change that setting by choosing settings on the remote, then devices, and then scroll through the menu until I find that audio output.

Quote:

Originally Posted by towman

Hello All,

I got a problem connecting my 8300HD with a HDTV via component cable (YPbPr).
Currently I'm connecting the two devices with HDMI cable and everything works correctly, however I got a new device and I like to use the HDMI for that (already using a third device with HDMI so there goes the 2 HDMI connector on my TV).
I connected the 8300HD with the component cable to the HDTV but I'm only getting sound (In the settings menu I set digital audio to "Other").

Here is what I did:
1. Unplugged the power from the 8300HD
2. Unplugged the HDMI
3. Connected the component cable (correctly, checked and tried 3 different cables too)
4. Waited until correct time displayed
5. Turned on the TV (selected the correct Component Input)
6. Turned on the 8300HD

No picture, only sound.
Then I tried the setup wizard (Guide and Info button at the same time...), without the HDMI plugged in (still no picture, however when I plug the HDMI back in, it works correctly).

Do I have a faulty component connector on the back of my 8300HD?
Is there a "secret" setting where one can change the video output from HDMI to component?

Thank you your help!

Lee Stewart · 09-11-2009, 11:39 AM

NOTE:

The link in the OP had expired. Now there is a new up to date link with a host of downloadable PDFs on the 8300.

Lockrob2000 · 09-22-2009, 09:13 AM

Is there a post somewhere that explains the step involved in recording a show from the 8300hdc to a DVR? I have hooked up the hardware using the manual, but cannot seem to get anything to record..It plays fine through the system, but recording is a no-go.
A friend of mine said that he thought you had to set the system (somewhere) from digital to analog, and that you couldn't record while viewing.
Any ideas?/ thoughts? Thanks-

deadhead68 · 09-22-2009, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lockrob2000

Is there a post somewhere that explains the step involved in recording a show from the 8300hdc to a DVR? I have hooked up the hardware using the manual, but cannot seem to get anything to record..It plays fine through the system, but recording is a no-go.
A friend of mine said that he thought you had to set the system (somewhere) from digital to analog, and that you couldn't record while viewing.
Any ideas?/ thoughts? Thanks-

What DVD recorder are you trying to use?

DeadHead68

Sooner Al · 09-22-2009, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lockrob2000

Is there a post somewhere that explains the step involved in recording a show from the 8300hdc to a DVR? I have hooked up the hardware using the manual, but cannot seem to get anything to record..It plays fine through the system, but recording is a no-go.
A friend of mine said that he thought you had to set the system (somewhere) from digital to analog, and that you couldn't record while viewing.
Any ideas?/ thoughts? Thanks-

You can NOT record from a SA 8300HDC to a DVR. See the FAQ.

http://www.cisco.com/web/consumer/support/prod_faq.html

You can record from a SA 8300HDC to a VHS VCR. See page 23 of the Users Manual.

http://www.cisco.com/web/consumer/su...s2/4003870.pdf

wcassell · 09-22-2009, 03:15 PM

I don't have the DVR version, but I just moved to a Comcast area that uses the SA boxes (I had previously lived in a Motorola area). I have the SA 8300 and this thing gets really warm. Is that normal?

I have a thermostatically controlled fan in my media closet that kicks on at 100, and the cable box is by far the warmest thing in the closet (even more than my Xbox). I have it set apart from everything else (using 2 inch pieces of PVC pipe), but it still stays hot on both the top and bottom.

03-23-2009, 06:18 AM	#19
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04-30-2009, 10:36 AM	#23
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05-22-2009, 07:24 PM	#24
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09-22-2009, 09:13 AM	#27
Lockrob2000 What is HD? Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 1	DVD recording with the 8300hdc Is there a post somewhere that explains the step involved in recording a show from the 8300hdc to a DVR? I have hooked up the hardware using the manual, but cannot seem to get anything to record..It plays fine through the system, but recording is a no-go. A friend of mine said that he thought you had to set the system (somewhere) from digital to analog, and that you couldn't record while viewing. Any ideas?/ thoughts? Thanks-

09-22-2009, 03:15 PM	#30
wcassell High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 75	I don't have the DVR version, but I just moved to a Comcast area that uses the SA boxes (I had previously lived in a Motorola area). I have the SA 8300 and this thing gets really warm. Is that normal? I have a thermostatically controlled fan in my media closet that kicks on at 100, and the cable box is by far the warmest thing in the closet (even more than my Xbox). I have it set apart from everything else (using 2 inch pieces of PVC pipe), but it still stays hot on both the top and bottom. __________________ TV: Sony 42" Grand Wega (KDF-42WE655) Cable: Comcast with Motorola DCT6200 DVR: Humax - Tivo Series 2 DVD: Sony DVP-C660 HT: Sony STR-SE501 Gaming: XBOX360 and Nintendo Wii Remote: Harmony 880 Other: Slingbox Pro with Slingbox Powerline Networking

12-20-2008, 05:07 PM	#16
jolu What is HD? Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 3	Ok I'm having some issues with this thing. I'm trying to enter the setup menu by pushing guide and info at the same time and nothing is happening. The box keeps changing the aspect to 480 everytime I change it. I have the box powered off and the tv on but nothing shows up when I push the 2 buttons. Am I missing something?

03-29-2009, 01:49 PM	#20
pelux74 What is HD? Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1	My provider is comcast, if I buy a cable box 8300hd scientific atlanta, will it work?, I rent from comcast the same box and have hd service. I'm just tired of renting their equipment.... thanks

04-30-2009, 10:22 AM	#22
towman What is HD? Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 1	Hello All, I got a problem connecting my 8300HD with a HDTV via component cable (YPbPr). Currently I'm connecting the two devices with HDMI cable and everything works correctly, however I got a new device and I like to use the HDMI for that (already using a third device with HDMI so there goes the 2 HDMI connector on my TV). I connected the 8300HD with the component cable to the HDTV but I'm only getting sound (In the settings menu I set digital audio to "Other"). Here is what I did: 1. Unplugged the power from the 8300HD 2. Unplugged the HDMI 3. Connected the component cable (correctly, checked and tried 3 different cables too) 4. Waited until correct time displayed 5. Turned on the TV (selected the correct Component Input) 6. Turned on the 8300HD No picture, only sound. Then I tried the setup wizard (Guide and Info button at the same time...), without the HDMI plugged in (still no picture, however when I plug the HDMI back in, it works correctly). Do I have a faulty component connector on the back of my 8300HD? Is there a "secret" setting where one can change the video output from HDMI to component? Thank you your help!

09-11-2009, 11:39 AM	#26
Lee Stewart Behold - the future! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Albuquerque, NM Age: 58 Posts: 26,390	NOTE: The link in the OP had expired. Now there is a new up to date link with a host of downloadable PDFs on the 8300.

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