RCA DRS7000N manual Connection Digital Media Recorder + TV + VCR optional, Go to

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RF Signal

Splitter (provided)

RF Coaxial cable

Audio video cables

S-Video cable

Chapter 1: Connections and Setup

Connection: Digital Media Recorder + TV + VCR (optional)

1.Connect the signal (cable or antenna)

Note: Depending upon how you currently have your TV and/or a VCR connected, you’ll have to disconnect the cable from your TV’s Antenna Input jack (sometimes labelled CABLE/ANTENNA) or from your VCR’s IN FROM ANTENNA before you connect it as explained below.

Cable service: If you have cable service via a cable that comes out of the wall, connect the end of that cable that to the RF signal splitter (provided) — connect the cable to the end of the RF Signal Splitter that only has one connector. If you have a cable box, go to page 6.

Off-air antenna: If you use an off-air antenna to get TV programming, connect the antenna’s RF coaxial cable to the end of the RF signal splitter that only has one connector.

2.Use the RF Coaxial cable that was packed with your Digital Media Recorder, and connect one end to the RF Signal Splitter — connect the cable to the end that has two connectors (it doesn’t matter which of the two connectors you use). Connect the other end to the RF ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT jack on the back of the Digital Media Recorder.

3.Connect another RF Coaxial cable to the other connector that’s available on the RF Signal Splitter. If you want to keep a VCR connected to the TV, go to 3b.

3a. If you aren’t connecting a VCR to the TV, (not shown) connect the other end of this RF Coaxial cable to your TV’s Antenna Input jack (sometimes labeled CABLE/ANTENNA or ANTENNA IN).

3b. If you want to keep a VCR connected to the TV, connect the other end of this RF Coaxial cable to your VCR’s Antenna Input jack (sometimes labeled IN FROM ANTENNA).

3c. Connect one end of another RF Coaxial cable to your VCR’s Antenna Output jack (sometimes labeled OUT TO TV), and connect the other end to the TV’s Antenna Input jack (sometimes labled CABLE/ANTENNA).

For more information about the other INPUT jacks on the back of the Digital Media Recorder, go to page 54.

Connect the Digital Media Recorder to the TV

4.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).

4a. 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).

4b. 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

4c. 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

4d. 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 Digital Media Recorder) . Go to page 56 for more information.

Note: If your TV is capable of progressive scan, and you connect the Digital Media Recorder to the TV using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT jacks, slide the PROG SCAN switch to the ON position. If you need more explanation, go to page 53.

5.Attach the AC power cord to the unit.

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

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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 PicturesCoaxial Components Cables NeededAudio/video 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 SearchTurn on the Digital Media Recorder to Watch TV What to ExpectGuide Plus+ Program Guide Channel Number How to find your TV’s Video Input ChannelButton/Switch On the TV Button on TV remoteChapter Explanation of Buttons Remote ControlFind out if the remote can operate your TV Remote ControlProgramming the Remote to Operate your TV 1003, 1004, 1006, 1019, 1020 Television CodesVCR Codes Remote ControlSatellite Cable BoxAudio Receivers RCA and Dimensia 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 About Guide Plus+ System Program Guide Using the Guide Plus+ SystemGuide Plus+ System Menu Bar Locking the Video Window Listings GuideSort Action buttonsPromotions and Advertising SetupNews MessagesPlaying Discs Chapter Regional Coding Using Different MenusTo Load and Play Discs Quick Fast Forward and Quick Reverse Playing DiscsSearch Options Playback optionsTime display Chapter Audio Angle Title Subtitles Repeat Using the On-Screen Info DisplayTime display Track 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 IntroScanPlaying MP3 Discs Playing Discs MP3sFor more help and recommendations about MP3 files, go to 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 Password Using Parental ControlsLock and Unlock To set Ratings Rating LimitsUnrated Titles 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
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