RCA DRC7005N manual Back of the Digital Media Recorder, Explanation of Jacks from left to right

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Chapter 6: Additional Information

 

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Back of the Digital Media Recorder

The back of your recorder might look a little overwhelming at first. This section explains what goes where and why. There are two sets of jacks on the back of your Digital Media Recorder — INPUT jacks and OUTPUT jacks.

Each jack is explained individually below, but the basic idea is about sending and receiving information to be played on or through your recorder and displaying that information on your TV screen. We call it Signal Flow.

INPUT Jacks bring the signal that carries the content INTO the Digital Media Recorder. Connecting the Input jacks on the DVD Recorder to corresponding output jacks on your TV is what makes it possible to record programs on your Digital Media Recorder and pause Live TV.

The Output Jacks are sending the signal from the Digital Media Recorder to the TV so you can see it on the screen. When you’re playing a DVD, the Digital Media Recorder interprets the information on the disc and sends it to the TV so you can see it. It’s the same idea with programs you’ve recorded to the hard drive of the Digital Media Recorder — the correct cables must be connected to the Digital Media Recorder’s Output jacks and the corresponding Input Jacks on the TV so you can see the program on the TV.

Explanation of Jacks (from left to right)

RF ANTENNA IN: Connect an RF Coaxial cable from an off-air antenna, cable box, or cable outlet to this jack. The cable is sending the programming from the source to the DVD Recorder. Our connections show the cable coming from an RF Splitter (which enables you to watch one program on TV while you record another to your Digital Media Recorder’s hard drive).

INPUT 1: These jacks receive audio and video from a compatible component, such as a satellite receiver. INPUT 2 jacks are on the front of the Digital Media Recorder.

S-VIDEO:If your satellite receiver has S-VIDEO, connect the S-Video cable to this jack because it provides better picture quality than standard composite video.

COMPOSITE VIDEO: Color coded yellow, the video cable you use with this jack provides better quality than an RF Coaxial cable but isn’t as good as S-Video.

AUDIO L (left): Color coded white, connect corresponding audio cable to a compatible component such as a satellite receiver.

AUDIO R (right): Color coded red, connect corresponding audio cable to a compatible component such as a satellite receiver.

OUTPUTS (VIDEO, COMPOSITE VIDEO, AUDIO L, AUDIO R, COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT Y, Pb, Pr): These jacks send the content (audio and video) from your Digital Media Recorder (a disc, something you’ve saved on your Recorder’s hard drive, or TV programming) OUT to the TV so you can see it on the TV screen and hear it through the TV’s speakers. There are three video options: Composite Video, S-Video, and Component Video (for detailed explanation, go to page 56).

IR CABLE: If you have a cable box connected, connect the IR Cable (provided) to this jack in order for the Digital Media Recorder to control the cable box for timer recordings and program listings. For instructions, go to page 11.

IR SAT: If you have a satellite receiver connected, connect the IR Cable (provided) to this jack in order for the Digital Media Recorder to control the cable box for timer recordings and program listings. For instructions, go to page 11.

DIGITAL AUDIO (OPTICAL and COAXIAL)

Use one of these jacks to connect your Digital Media Recorder to a Dolby Digital or DTS receiver or decoder. Some receivers have either the COAXIAL or OPTICAL type of Digital Audio Input jack, and some have both. Under most conditions, optical and coaxial connections work equally well — the only difference is the type of cable you connect to the jack.

Rarely, but sometimes, coaxial digital cables — especially long ones, pick up radio frequency (RF) interference from household appliances, nearby power lines, and/or broadcast towers. If you want to use a less expensive cable, connect a coaxial cable to the COAXIAL jack if your receiver has a Coaxial input jack.

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Contents DRC7005N Changing Entertainment. AgainImportant Information Product RegistrationTable of Contents Position cables properly to avoid audio interference Connection PicturesTypes of discs your DVD player can play Unpack the BoxAudio/video Components Cables NeededCoaxial Either 4b, or 4c, or 4d For video connection toTo watch one program while you record another To play a videotapeConnection Digital Media Recorder + TV + VCR optional Go toTo play a disc or a show you’ve Recorded to the Digital Media RecorderConnection Digital Media Recorder + TV + Cable Box Connect the VCR to the TV optionalTo watch TV satellite programming Different than the one pictured hereConnection Digital Media Recorder + TV + Satellite Receiver Connect the satellite receiver to the TVPlease Read This Before Using the Digital Audio Jacks Advanced Audio Connection InformationOutput Audio L left R rightRemote Link cableInstall Batteries in the Remote Complete the Interactive SetupTurn on the TV and Digital Media Recorder Select on-screen menu languageGuide Plus+ setup Connection ListSatellite Receiver Channel SearchChannel List Time and DateWhat to Expect Turn on the Digital Media Recorder to Watch TVGuide Plus+ Program Guide Main Menu AppearsHow to find your TV’s Video Input Channel Button/Switch On the TVRCA, GE, and Proscan TVs Other Brands of TVsChapter Remote Control Explanation of ButtonsFind out if the remote can operate your TV Programming the Remote to Operate your TVTelevision Codes 1003, 1004, 1006, 1019, 1020VCR Codes 2009, 2014, 2018Audio Receivers RCA and Dimensia Cable BoxSatellite Using the Recorder’s Features Pausing Live TV Express Recording FeatureStopping and/or Pausing a Recording Watching TV Turn on the Digital Media Recorder to Watch TVSetting up timer recordings to record programs automatically Recording from the Guide Plus+ on-screen programming guideCopying music or pictures to the Digital Media Recorder Renaming picture and/or music filesPlaying programs you’ve recorded Using the Guide Plus+ System About Guide Plus+ System Program GuideGuide Plus+ System Menu Bar Guide Plus+ System menu barListings Guide SortLocking the Video Window Grid Guide Action ButtonsSetup NewsMessages Promotions and AdvertisingChapter To Load and Play Discs Using Different MenusRegional Coding Search Options Playback optionsUsing the On-Screen Info Display Time display Chapter Audio Angle Title Subtitles RepeatTime display Track RepeatTime Display DVD, Video CD, and Audio CD Chapter Icon DVDSubtitle Icon DVD ShortcutRepeat Icon DVD, Video CD, and Audio CD Repeating Titles, Chapters, or TracksAB Repeat Audio Icon DVD and Video CDPlay Mode Icon Audio CD Camera Angle Icon DVDRandom ProgramIntroScan Icon Audio CD Playback Control PBC Icon Video CDPlaying mp3 Discs For more help and recommendations about MP3 files, go toViewing Jpeg files Saving Jpeg files to the hard disk driveMenu System Main Menu How to navigate through on-screen menusOverview of the Digital Media Recorder’s Menu System Channels Disc MenuVideo MusicPictures RecordingsSetup Menu System Lock and Unlock Using Parental ControlsPassword Unrated Titles Rating LimitsTo set Ratings Additional Information Troubleshooting Play starts, but then stops immediately No sound or distorted soundCan’t advance through a movie Play doesn’t beginLost the remote control No listingsWon’t work with cable box Remote won’t workMaintenance of Cabinet Cleaning DiscsHandling Cautions Formation of CondensationBack of the Digital Media Recorder Explanation of Jacks from left to rightFront Panel Controls Underneath the doorExplanation of Input Jacks and Cables Video Jacks and CablesAudio/Video Jacks and Cables RCA-type VideoLimited Warranty On nextIf you purchased your product outside the United States How to Order Accessory InformationTo cable or antenna This page intentionally left blank Thomson Inc Thomson Inc North Meridian Street Indianapolis,Trademarks Registered Marcas Registradas Tocom