If you own a Scientific Atlanta HDTV recorder (Explorer 8300HD), here’s a few tips you might find interesting.
| Tips | From | Enter |
| Enter diagnostic mode | Front of unit | Press and hold SELECT until the Mail LED lights, then press INFO |
| Enter diagnostic mode | Remote control | Press and hold PAUSE until the Mail LED lights, then press PAGE UP (+) |
| Reboot | Front of unit | Press and hold VOL+ and VOL-, then press INFO |
| Reboot | Remote control | Press and hold PAUSE until the Mail LED lights, then press PAGE DOWN (-) |
| Change diagnostic window transparency | Front of unit | While in diagnostic mode, press SELECT |
| Change diagnostic window transparency | Remote control | While in diagnostic mode, press B |
| Format hard drive | Remote control | Press and hold PAUSE until the Mail LED lights, then press LIST three times, the unit will format the drive and reboot |
I hope I do not have to tell you not to try the “format hard drive” tips unless you really want to do this and loose all your recordings.
Source : www.digitalhome.ca and Videotron technical support.
