Motorola DVD operating instructions Finding your setup example, What’s next?

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Step 2: Finding your setup example

This guide provides specific examples of connecting the Recorder to an existing antenna, cable, or satellite system and other A/V equipment. Choose your setup example from the ones below:

U s i n g T h i s G u i d e

The Recorder is not designed to

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® support a heavy load, such as a TV.

Your Recorder is only capable of supporting the weight of one or two common A/V components such as VCRs,

You use either antenna or cable without a cable box. You may also have a VCR.

You have either a cable box or satellite receiver (if you have both, see Setup 6 instead). You may also have a VCR.

You use either antenna or cable and want to watch one channel while recording another.

You have both a satellite box and antenna, or both a satellite box and cable without a cable box. (Upgrade to TiVo Plus service required.)

You have both a cable box and a satellite receiver. (Upgrade to TiVo Plus service required.)

You have an advanced home entertainment system with several components.

Setup 1: Antenna or Cable (No Cable

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Box)

 

 

 

Setup 2: Cable Box or Satellite

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Receiver

 

 

 

Setup 3: Watching One Channel

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While Recording Another

 

 

 

Setup 4: Both a Satellite Box and an

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RF Program Source

 

 

 

Setup 5: Both a Cable Box and a

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Satellite Receiver

 

 

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Receiver, and Game Console

 

DVD players, or A/V receivers (provided they have four good, broad, padded feet that distribute the weight near the corners of the Recorder).

Also, avoid stacking your Recorder on top of other electronic components—such as DVD players, A/V receivers—or the vents of your TV.

What’s next?

Connect a VCR or video camera, so you can turn your home videos into DVDs! See page 29 for instructions.

After connecting your Recorder, the last step is to complete Guided Setup; see Chapter 1 in the User’s Guide for details. You must complete Guided Setup before you can play and record DVDs.

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Contents Installation Guide Pioneer DVD Recorder with TiVo Compatibility of this unit with progressive-scan TVs Table of Contents Troubleshooting Getting Started FCC Note Federal Communications Rule A r C u s t o m e r Using This Guide Understanding the basicsFinding your setup example What’s next?Cables and Accessories These are the basicsChoosing audio and video cables Connecting to the Phone Line Using Your Recorder with a Cable or Satellite Box Serial/Data ControlIR Infrared Control Secure the material, making sure that it fits snugly T t i n g S t a r t e d Common Setup Examples Television Setup 1 Antenna or Cable No Cable BoxRecorder Before you beginT u p 1 a n t e n n a o r C a b l e N o C a b l e B o Setup 2 Cable Box or Satellite Receiver See , Connecting to a Home Network, in the User’s Guide M m o n S e t u p E x a m p l e s Additional Setup Examples Connecting a VCR or a Video CameraSetup 3 Watching One Channel While Recording Another Recorder TelevisionYou can also watch one channel Setup 4 Both a Satellite Box and an RF Program Source RecorderRecord DVDs Service is required. Setups Before you begin Upgrade to TiVo PlusUpgrade Satellite Box Cable Box Recorder Cable or Satellite Box Data Connector Connection and for alternatives to Serial Control cable, see Connecting a VCR or a Video Camera To connect a VCR Before you beginTo connect a video camera not shown Setting Up the Remote Control Using the Remote with a TV and A/V Stereo System T t i n g U p t h e R e m o t e C o n t r o lInstructions Power, Volume, Mute, TV Input System Mute, and TV Power Volume InputTV input only System Mute, and TV Power Volume Input Performing a Code SearchTo Test T t i n g U p t h e R e m o t e C o n t r o l Managing Multiple Recorders and Remotes Resetting the Programmable Buttons Troubleshooting Customer Support TroubleshootingCustomer Support Use this chapterMy phone jack isn’t near the Recorder TroubleshootingWhy does the Recorder have to be connected to a phone line? Do I need to keep the phone connected all the time?Troubleshooting My Recorder remote control doesn’t work with my Recorder Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Front and Back Panel Reference Front Panel Reference Back Panel ReferenceFront Panel Reference O n t P a n e l R e f e r e n c e P e n d i x a Back Panel Reference 12 14P e n d i x a C k P a n e l R e f e r e n c e P e n d i x a Index D e Page D e Specifications Troubleshooting