RCA DRC8040N manual Connection DVD recorder + TV + Basic Cable Box, Connect the cable box signal

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Chapter 1: Connections and Setup

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Audio video cables are usually color-coded red, white, and yellow. Red= right audio; White = left audio; Yellow = video.

If your TV has an S-Video jack, connect the S-Video cable (supplied). S-Video provides better video quality than composite video (the yellow jack).

Connection: DVD recorder + TV + Basic Cable Box

1. Connect the cable box signal.

Note: Before you connect the DVD recorder, you’ll need to disconnect some of the cables first in order to reconnect them.

1b. Connect the RF Coaxial cable that is connected to the cable box’s Output jack (sometimes labeled CABLE OUT) to the CABLE/ANTENNA INPUT jack on the back of the DVD recorder.

2.Connect the DVD recorder to the TV

You need to connect cables from the DVD recorder’s OUTPUT jacks to the TV’s INPUT jacks in order to see the content from the DVD recorder (whether it’s a TV program or a disc you’re playing).

Use the RF Coaxial cable that was packed with your unit, and connect one end to the CABLE/ANTENNA OUTPUT jack on the DVD recorder. Connect the other end to the Cable/Antenna Input jack on the back of your TV (sometimes labeled CABLE/ ANTENNA).

3.If you want to be able to record one TV program while you watch a different program, you need to connect the audio/video cables (provided) in addition to connecting the RF Coaxial cable described in Step 2a.

3a. Connect the audio cables.

A set of audio/video cables was packed with your unit. Connect the audio cables to the OUTPUT AUDIO L (left – white) and R (right – red) jacks on the back of your DVD 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 4.

Connect the video cable (yellow) to the OUTPUT VIDEO jack on the back of your DVD recorder, and to the Video Input jack on your TV (sometimes labeled VIDEO IN).

3c. S-VIDEOIf your TV has an S-VIDEO jack, connect one end of the S-Video cable (supplied) to the S-VIDEO IN jack on the back of the TV and the other end to the S-VIDEO OUT jack on the back of the DVD recorder.

COMPONENT OUT Y, Pb, Pr (not shown) If your TV has Component Input Jacks (Y, Pb, Pr), you can achieve even greater picture quality by connecting the unit to the TV using these jacks (COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT, Y, Pb, Pr on the DVD recorder). For more explanation, go to page 4. Component Video cables not supplied with the unit.

Notes:

If your TV is capable of progressive scan, connect the DVD recorder to the TV using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT jacks, and slide the PROG SCAN switch to the ON position to see DVD titles (movies) in progressive scan format. If you need more explanation, go to page 5.

4.Attach the AC power cord to the unit. Insert the other end of the AC power cord into an AC outlet (or power strip).

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Contents DVD Recorder User’s Guide Product Registration VentilationTable of Contents Things to consider before you connect Types of DiscsUnpack the Box Coaxial TV + cable Audio/video Box Video Coaxial Audio/video VideoCoaxial TV + Audio/video Satellite Video Receiver Go to pages 56Component Video Y, Pb, Pr Jacks and Cables Explanation of Input Jacks and CablesVideo Jacks and Cables Audio/Video Jacks and Cables RCA-typeExplanation of Jacks from left to right Back of the DVD RecorderContinues on next page… Input Front Input Jacks Front of the DVD RecorderVideo To watch one program while you record anotherConnect the DVD recorder to the TV Connection DVD recorder + TVGo to Cable Box Connection DVD recorder + TV + Basic Cable Box Connect the cable box signalTo play a disc DVD RecorderConnect the satellite receiver to the DVD recorder Connection DVD recorder + TV + Satellite ReceiverPlease Read This Before Using the Digital Audio Jack Connecting your DVD Recorder to an audio/video receiverAdvanced Audio Connection Information Complete the Interactive Setup Install Batteries in the RemoteImportant Battery Information Turn on the TV and DVD RecorderChannel List Channel SearchTime Zone Daylight Savings TimeWatch TV What to ExpectTime and Date Turn on the DVD Recorder to Watch TVButton/Switch on the TV How to find your TV’s Video Input ChannelButton on the TV remote Next StepsChapter Explanation of Buttons Remote ControlProgramming the remote to operate your TV Find out if the remote can operate your TVDirect Entry Automatic Code SearchKnow the mode Using the remote to operate other componentsUnderstanding the Input button Code ListTVs for TV button Cable Box Code ListSatellite Recording, Playback & Features Watching TV Express Recording FeatureDVD Recording Channel BannerSetting up timer recordings to record programs automatically Timer RecordingsEditing the Genre of a Title Disc LibraryOther Sorting Options-Show All Discs Disc Information PlaybackEditing DVD+RW discs Editing Titles with the Hide Chapter Feature Playing Discs Regional Coding How to Load and Play DiscsTypes of discs you can play Search Options Using Different MenusPlayback options DVD+R and DVD+RW Info Display… go to Using the On-Screen Info DisplayChapter Icon DVD Time Display DVD, Video CD, and Audio CDSubtitle Icon DVD To itRepeating Titles, Chapters, or Tracks Repeat Icon DVD, Video CD, and Audio CDAB Repeat Audio Icon DVD and Video CDCamera Angle Icon DVD Play Mode Icon Audio CDRandom ProgramPlaying mp3 or Jpeg files Playing Discs You Recorded DVD+R and DVD+RWIntroScan Icon Audio CD Playback Control PBC Icon Video CDSome file names are too long to be completely displayed Example of mp3 filesMenu System Overview of the Menu System How to navigate through on-screen menusMain Menu Details about the Disc Title Menu, go to DiscDisc Options Setup TimersParental Controls Lock and UnlockUnrated Titles To set RatingsRecording Options Installation Additional Information Additional Information Recording/Copying Problems Mp3 files Cleaning Discs Maintenance of CabinetHandling Cautions Formation of CondensationLimited Warranty On-Line By Phone Accessory InformationVCR Video INPUT1 CABLE/ANTENNA INPUT2 This page intentionally left blank This page intentionally left blank This page intentionally left blank Page Thomson Inc