Scientific Atlanta Explorer 8300
includes: 8300HD, 8300HDC, 8240HDC
latest questions
by stevedohm
will a scientific atlanta 8300HD work with my 2nd TV.My 1st Tv is working with the same unit supplied by Time Warner cable.
If i buy this unit will it work on my 2nd TV without paying a fee
by Ianny
Who would actually use Optimum Link?
When I turned on the TV just now I was greeted with an ad for Cablevision's Optimum Link service. This new bit of software allows you to share photos, internet videos, music and more between your computer and your TV by cloning your desktop. Of course, the service is an extra $4.95 a month on top of your already high bill. So, my question is this: who would actually use this feature? While it might be handy for people who only have a desktop computer or for anyone still using an SDTV, would...
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by maddog50
What is the external audio power output of the Scientific Atlanta Explorer 8300, in watts?
What is the external audio power output in watts? Seems to be for their eyes only, what gives?
by celebrityb
Unrecoverable disk error
My unit has a unrecoverable disk error message and will not work. Is there anyway of rebooting the hard drive or does a power off/on automatically reboot the drive? Is there any procedure to follow to try and get around this error?
by danno99
I have this HD box and I'm not getting the audio that I should be getting.
I had a Comcast tech over the other day and he had to get a remote out of his truck (regular remote cannot access this setting) and he changed an audio setting from Dynamic to Fixed and it made a world of difference. It seems that setting has gone back to what it was before and I need to know how to get back into my box and change that setting again. Thanks!
by stack
My 8300 HDC just freaked out. They gave me a n 8240 HDC as a replacement.
Does anyone know if there are any differences in the two models. Leave it to TW to give me a downgrade of what I previously had.
by nickvanxl
IR Extender
Has anyone been able to get an IR extender for this device? I tried calling Scientific Atlanta (aka Cisco), but they told me that they do not sell to individuals, I'd have to go through TWC. Of course TWC had no idea what an IR extender is, and they were unwilling to get one for me. Anyone have a solution?