RCA DRS7000N manual Connection Digital Media Recorder + TV + Cable Box

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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 + Cable Box

1.Connect the RF Signal Splitter (provided) to split the cable signal

Note: Before you connect the Digital Media Recorder, you’ll need to disconnect some of the cables first in order to re-connect them.

1a. Disconnect the RF Coaxial cable that originates from the cable signal coming into your house, and goes to the cable box. Connect this RF Coaxial cable to the RF Signal Splitter that was packed with your Digital Media Recorder — connect the cable to the end of the RF Signal Splitter that has only one connector.

1b. 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 of this cable to the Cable Signal Input jack on the cable box.

1c. Connect another RF Coaxial cable to the cable box’s TV Output Jack (sometimes labeled OUT TO TV); and connect the other end to the RF ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT jack on the back of the Digital Media Recorder.

1d. Connect another RF Coaxial cable to the other connector that’s available on the RF Signal Splitter. Connect the other end of that cable to your VCR’s Antenna Input jack (sometimes labeled CABLE/ANTENNA IN). If you’re NOT connecting a VCR, go to 1e.

1e. Connect another RF Coaxial cable to the other connector that’s available on the RF Signal Splitter. Connect the other end of that cable to your TV’s Antenna Input jack (sometimes labeled CABLE/ANTENNA).

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

2.Connect the VCR to the TV (optional)

If you connected a VCR (step 1d above), connect one end of an RF Coaxial cable to the VCR’s Output jack (sometimes labeled OUT TO TV) and the other end to the TV’s Input jack (sometimes labeled CABLE/ANTeNNA). If you didn’t connect a VCR, skip this step and proceed to step 3.

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. 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. 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 explanation, go to page 56.

4.Attach the AC power cord to the unit.

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

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Notes: This connection enables you to watch one channel while you record another channel to the DVD Recorder’s hard disk drive by splitting the cable signal. If your cable box is necessary for premium channels, you won’t be able to access them when watching TV directly (i.e., without going through the Digital Media Recorder by tuning the TV to its VIdeo Input Channel).

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Contents Users Guide Product Registration Important InformationTable of Contents Position cables properly to avoid audio interference Connections and SetupConnection Pictures Types of discs your DVD player can playComponents Cables Needed CoaxialAudio/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 ReceiverDigital Media Recorder’s Audio Jacks Please Read This Before Using the Digital Audio JacksOutput Audio L left R rightLink cable Install Batteries in the Remote Setup and ConnectionsComplete the Interactive Setup Turn on the TV and Digital Media RecorderConnection List Guide Plus+ setupSatellite Receiver 3d. Confirming Your SettingsChannel Search Channel ListWhat to Expect Turn on the Digital Media Recorder to Watch TVGuide Plus+ Program Guide Button/Switch On the TV How to find your TV’s Video Input ChannelButton on TV remote Channel NumberChapter Explanation of Buttons Remote ControlRemote Control Find out if the remote can operate your TVProgramming the Remote to Operate your TV 1003, 1004, 1006, 1019, 1020 Television CodesVCR Codes Remote ControlCable Box SatelliteAudio 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 automaticallyCopying from a disc to the Recorder’s hard disk drive Copying music or pictures to the Digital Media RecorderCopying music or pictures from a compact flash card 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 Sort Listings GuideAction buttons Locking the Video WindowNews SetupMessages Promotions and AdvertisingPlaying Discs Chapter Using Different Menus Regional CodingTo Load and Play Discs Search Options Playing DiscsPlayback options Quick Fast Forward and Quick ReverseUsing the On-Screen Info Display Time display Chapter Audio Angle Title Subtitles RepeatTime display Track Time Display Playing Discs DVDsSelecting a Title on DVDs or a Track on CDs Selecting a ChapterRepeating Titles, Chapters, or Tracks Using the Repeat FeatureAB Repeat Changing the Audio LanguageChanging the Camera Angle Play Mode Feature Audio CDsRandom ProgramPlaying Video CDs VCDs Playing Discs Audio CDsIntroScan Playback Control PBCPlaying Discs MP3s Playing MP3 DiscsFor more help and recommendations about MP3 files, go to Viewing Jpeg files Playing Discs Jpeg filesSlide Show Saving Jpeg files to the hard disk driveMenu System Menu System How to navigate through on-screen menusOverview of the Digital Media Recorder’s Menu System Main MenuDisc Menu ChannelsMusic VideoPictures RecordingsSetup Memory Card Using Parental Controls PasswordLock and Unlock Rating Limits To set RatingsUnrated Titles Additional Information Additional Information TroubleshootingCan’t advance through a movie No sound or distorted soundPicture is distorted and/or fuzzy Play doesn’t beginRemote won’t work Lost the remote controlCan’t program the remote Can’t get to Digital Media Recorder’s main menuCleaning Discs Maintenance of CabinetHandling Cautions Formation of CondensationExplanation of Jacks from left to right Back of the Digital Media RecorderUnderneath the door Front Panel ControlsComponent Video Y, Pb, Pr Jacks and Cables Explanation of Input Jacks and CablesVideo Jacks and Cables Audio/Video Jacks and Cables RCA-typeWhat your warranty covers Limited WarrantyHow you get service For how long after your purchaseLimitation of Warranty What your warranty does not coverHow state law relates to warranty If you purchased your product outside the United StatesMemory Card Readers* Not Pictured Accessory InformationThis page intentionally left blank This page intentionally left blank Trademarks Registered Marcas Registradas Thomson multimedia Inc North Meridian Street Indianapolis,Tocom 1590938A Rev Thomson multimedia Inc