RCA DRS7000N manual Connection Digital Media Recorder + TV + Satellite Receiver

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Chapter 1: Connections and Setup

Connection: Digital Media Recorder + TV + Satellite Receiver

The following instructions enable you to record the programs from your satellite receiver to the Digital Media Recorder’s hard disk drive. Keep in mind that the author of these instructions doesn’t know exactly what jacks are on the back of your satellite receiver or your TV. Therefore, the steps provided are general guidelines. If you have cable TV service AND satellite TV, you can connect the cable signal to the Digital Media Recorder’s RF ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT jack.

1.Leave the cable in place that comes from the satellite dish and goes to the satellite receiver.

2.Connect the satellite receiver to the Digital Media Recorder

2a. Connect audio cables (red and white) to the satellite receiver’s output jacks [sometimes labeled Audio Left (white) and Audio Right (red)]. Connect the other ends of these cables to the corresponding INPUT AUDIO L and AUDIO R jacks on the back of the Digital Media Recorder.

2b. Connect the video cable (yellow) to the Video Output jack on the satellite receiver (sometimes labelled VIDEO) to the INPUT COMPOSITE VIDEO jack on the back of the Digital Media Recorder.

Note: If your satellite receiver doesn’t have a Video Output jack, connect an RF coaxial cable to the satellite receiver’s OUT TO TV jack, and to the Digital Media Recorder’s RF ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT jack.

3. Connect the Digital Media Recorder to the TV

You need to connect cables to the Digital Media Recorder’s OUTPUT jacks to the TV’s INPUT jacks in order to see the content from the Digital Media Recorder (whether it’s a TV program, something you recorded to the hard disk drive, or a disc you’re playing).

3a. Connect the audio cables.

A set of audio/video cables was packed with your Digital Media Recorder. Connect the audio cables to the OUTPUT AUDIO L (left – white) and R (right – red) jacks on the back of your Digital Media Recorder, and to the corresponding Audio Input jacks on your TV (sometimes labeled AUDIO IN L and R).

3b. Connect the video cable. The cables you use for the video determine the quality of the picture you’ll see on your TV when you’re playing DVDs. For more information about cables and signal quality, go to page 56.

Connect the video cable (yellow) to the OUTPUT COMPOSITE VIDEO jack on the back of your Digital Media Recorder, and to the Video Input jack on your TV (sometimes labeled VIDEO IN)

OR

3c. Not shown: If your TV has an S-VIDEO jack, connect one end of the S-Video cable (provided) to the S-VIDEO jack on the back of the TV and the other end to the OUTPUT S-VIDEO jack on the back of the Digital Media Recorder.

OR

3d. Not shown: If your TV has Component Input Jacks (Y, Pb, Pr), you can achieve even greater picture quality by connecting the Digital Media Recorder to the TV using these jacks (COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT, Y, Pb, Pr on the DVD Recorder). For more information about cables and signal quality, go to page 56.

4. Connect the satellite receiver to the TV

Connect an RF coaxial cable to the OUT TO TV jack on the satellite receiver, and to the Cable/Antenna input jack on the TV (sometimes labelled CABLE/ANTENNA)

5. Attach the AC power cord to the unit.

6.Insert the the other end AC power cord into an AC outlet (or power strip).

7.Connecting a VCR (not shown)

If you want to connect a VCR to the satellite receiver and the TV, connect the RF Coaxial cable in step 4 to the VCR’s Cable/Antenna Input jack. Connect another RF Coaxial cable to the VCR’s OUT TO TV jack, and to the TV’s CABLE/ANTENNA INPUT jack. For more information, consult the manuals that came with these products.

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Notes:

The GUIDE Plus+ System won’t work if you use this connection because it doesn’t interpret information from satellite programming. It only downloads cable TV listings and/or off-air broadcast listings.

You can’t use the RF Signal Splitter that came with the Digital Media Recorder to split the satellite signal because it won’t read digital signals properly. Therefore, you can’t record one program and watch a different program at the same time.

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Contents Users Guide Product Registration Important InformationTable of Contents Types of discs your DVD player can play Connections and SetupPosition cables properly to avoid audio interference Connection PicturesAudio/video Components Cables NeededCoaxial To play a videotape To watch one program while you record anotherGo to Connection Digital Media Recorder + TV + VCR optionalRecorded to the Digital Media Recorder To play a disc or a show you’veConnect the VCR to the TV optional Connection Digital Media Recorder + TV + Cable BoxThan the one pictured here To watch TV satellite programmingConnect the satellite receiver to the TV Connection Digital Media Recorder + TV + Satellite ReceiverR right Please Read This Before Using the Digital Audio JacksDigital Media Recorder’s Audio Jacks Output Audio L leftLink cable Turn on the TV and Digital Media Recorder Setup and ConnectionsInstall Batteries in the Remote Complete the Interactive SetupConnection List Guide Plus+ setupChannel List 3d. Confirming Your SettingsSatellite Receiver Channel SearchGuide Plus+ Program Guide What to ExpectTurn on the Digital Media Recorder to Watch TV Channel Number How to find your TV’s Video Input ChannelButton/Switch On the TV Button on TV remoteChapter Explanation of Buttons Remote ControlProgramming the Remote to Operate your TV Remote ControlFind out if the remote can operate your TV 1003, 1004, 1006, 1019, 1020 Television CodesVCR Codes Remote ControlAudio Receivers RCA and Dimensia Cable BoxSatellite Using the Recorder’s Features Using the Recorder’s Features Recording from the Guide Plus+ on-screen programming guide Setting up timer recordings to record programs automaticallyRenaming picture and/or music files Copying music or pictures to the Digital Media RecorderCopying from a disc to the Recorder’s hard disk drive Copying music or pictures from a compact flash cardPlaying programs you’ve recorded Guide Plus+ System Menu Bar Using the Guide Plus+ SystemAbout Guide Plus+ System Program Guide Locking the Video Window Listings GuideSort Action buttonsPromotions and Advertising SetupNews MessagesPlaying Discs Chapter To Load and Play Discs Using Different MenusRegional Coding Quick Fast Forward and Quick Reverse Playing DiscsSearch Options Playback optionsTime display Track Using the On-Screen Info DisplayTime display Chapter Audio Angle Title Subtitles Repeat Selecting a Chapter Playing Discs DVDsTime Display Selecting a Title on DVDs or a Track on CDsChanging the Audio Language Using the Repeat FeatureRepeating Titles, Chapters, or Tracks AB RepeatProgram Play Mode Feature Audio CDsChanging the Camera Angle RandomPlayback Control PBC Playing Discs Audio CDsPlaying Video CDs VCDs IntroScanFor more help and recommendations about MP3 files, go to Playing Discs MP3sPlaying MP3 Discs Saving Jpeg files to the hard disk drive Playing Discs Jpeg filesViewing Jpeg files Slide ShowMenu System Main Menu How to navigate through on-screen menusMenu System Overview of the Digital Media Recorder’s Menu SystemDisc Menu ChannelsRecordings VideoMusic PicturesSetup Memory Card Lock and Unlock Using Parental ControlsPassword Unrated Titles Rating LimitsTo set Ratings Additional Information Additional Information TroubleshootingPlay doesn’t begin No sound or distorted soundCan’t advance through a movie Picture is distorted and/or fuzzyCan’t get to Digital Media Recorder’s main menu Lost the remote controlRemote won’t work Can’t program the remoteFormation of Condensation Maintenance of CabinetCleaning Discs Handling CautionsExplanation of Jacks from left to right Back of the Digital Media RecorderUnderneath the door Front Panel ControlsAudio/Video Jacks and Cables RCA-type Explanation of Input Jacks and CablesComponent Video Y, Pb, Pr Jacks and Cables Video Jacks and CablesFor how long after your purchase Limited WarrantyWhat your warranty covers How you get serviceIf you purchased your product outside the United States What your warranty does not coverLimitation of Warranty How state law relates to warrantyMemory Card Readers* Not Pictured Accessory InformationThis page intentionally left blank This page intentionally left blank Thomson multimedia Inc Thomson multimedia Inc North Meridian Street Indianapolis,Trademarks Registered Marcas Registradas Tocom 1590938A Rev