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Scientific Atlanta Hdtv Cable Explorer 8300hdc

Scientific Atlanta

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$399.00

Product Features


(Electronics) Scientific Atlanta
  • Digital Audio Outputs for digital interconnection with surround sound receivers
  • HDMI 1.0 Digital Audio Video Output with HDCP Copy Protection
  • Analog Component HDTV Outputs YPbPr for quick & easy connection to most HDTV sets
  • You must verify with your cable provider if this unit is supported in your area
  • 160GB internal hard drive allows recording and storage of up to 90 hours of SD or 20 hours of HD programming

Customer Reviews:

  • Garbage Ala King
    Quote from local cable company: "This unit is made for cable providers only and is not to be sold to consumers." I found that out the hard way when I bought it and took it into my local cable company for activation. My cable company also informed me that the serial number on it was listed in...
  • Scietific-Atlanta Explorer
    Be very cautious. I do not think you can buy one of these and expect it to work unless you have the card that corresponds to your cable company.This was a waste purchase for me but I cannot blame it entirely on the dealer. I asked if it should work with my cable company and he said he was not...

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Yamaha RX-V465BL 525 Watt 5-Channel Home Theater Receiver

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Product Features

  • Bluetooth music streaming using Yamaha YBA-10 Bluetooth Audio Receiver
    1080p-Compatible HDMI 1.3
    Connect an iPod using Yamaha YDS-10SL Universal iPod Dock
    5-channel 525W powerful surround sound (105W x 5)

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Copying programs from Comcast Scientific Atlanta Explorer 8300HD ...

by barrycarter

I have a Comcast Scientific Atlanta Explorer 8300HD DVR comes with a SATA port (you can connect a SATA drive to it for more space). I want to copy recorded programs from DVR to a USB drive. What is the easiest way to do this?:

I could get a SATA drive, but it is expensive, and after I finished copying the programs to it, I'm not sure I could connect it to my computer.

This program Comcast DVR store encrypted or unencrypted? If I copy the programs to another device, do they understand? I want to play copied programs using VLC, so I need them to be clear.

The manual for the DVR (and Comcast's own site), instructions on how to copy programs to VCR DVR (using standard RCA cables), so I do not think people are opposed to keeping the recorded programs on a permanent basis, the more I think I have the legal right to do so.

My problem is more general programs from digital cable in an encrypted format on a USB drive. I would appreciate any other thoughts. I tried with both Cirage and Archos DVR, but can not seem to work fine. However, I could have gotten hurt boxes, the older versions, etc. If you or someone recommends, I will give them another shot....

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Adding a Hard Drive to Your DVR

as well as an e-SATA cord. I show how a hard drive can be added to a Scientific Atlanta DVR, but others may work as well. Have a pencil or pen ...

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