RCA DRC8040N manual Connection DVD recorder + TV + Satellite Receiver

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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.

Connection: DVD recorder + TV + Satellite Receiver

The following instructions enable you to record the programs from your satellite receiver. Because the jack configuration and labels vary on different satellite receivers and televisions, the steps provided are general guidelines. Consult your Satellite Receiver and/or Television User’s Guides for additional information. If you have cable TV service AND satellite TV, you can connect the cable signal to the DVD recorder’s CABLE/ANTENNA INPUT jack.

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

2.Connect the satellite receiver to the DVD recorder

2a. Connect a coaxial cable to the satellite receiver’s OUT TO TV jack, and to the CABLE/ANTENNA INPUT jack on the DVD recorder.

2b. 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 DVD recorder.

2c. Connect the video cable (yellow) to the Video Output jack on the satellite receiver (sometimes labeled VIDEO) to the INPUT VIDEO jack on the back of the DVD recorder.

If your satellite receiver, has an S-VIDEO OUT jack, connect an S-Video cable to that jack and to the S-VIDEO IN jack on the DVD recorder for increased picture quality (not shown in connection diagram).

3.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 satellite program or a disc you’re playing).

Connect an RF coaxial cable to the DVD recorder’s CABLE/ANTENNA OUTPUT jack and to the TV’s Antenna Input jack (sometimes labeled CABLE/ANTENNA).

3a. Connect the audio cables.

A set of audio/video cables was packed with your DVD recorder. 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 input jack, connect one end of the S-Video cable (provided) to the

S-VIDEO input 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 DVD recorder 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

DVD recorder.

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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Important

You can’t watch one satellite program and record another satellite program at the same time.

This connection scenario illustrates a basic connection—you can achieve better video quality by connecting the components with S-Video or Component Video options, depending upon the cables you have and the jacks available on your components. See page 4 for more information about jacks and cables.

Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only.

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Contents DVD Recorder User’s Guide Product Registration VentilationTable of Contents Types of Discs Things to consider before you connectUnpack the Box Go to pages 56 Coaxial Audio/video VideoCoaxial TV + cable Audio/video Box Video Coaxial TV + Audio/video Satellite Video ReceiverAudio/Video Jacks and Cables RCA-type Explanation of Input Jacks and CablesComponent Video Y, Pb, Pr Jacks and Cables Video Jacks and CablesBack of the DVD Recorder Explanation of Jacks from left to rightContinues on next page… Input Front Input Jacks Front of the DVD RecorderVideo To watch one program while you record anotherConnection DVD recorder + TV Connect the DVD recorder to the 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 ReceiverConnecting your DVD Recorder to an audio/video receiver Please Read This Before Using the Digital Audio JackAdvanced Audio Connection Information Turn on the TV and DVD Recorder Install Batteries in the RemoteComplete the Interactive Setup Important Battery InformationDaylight Savings Time Channel SearchChannel List Time ZoneTurn on the DVD Recorder to Watch TV What to ExpectWatch TV Time and DateNext Steps How to find your TV’s Video Input ChannelButton/Switch on the TV Button on the TV remoteChapter Explanation of Buttons Remote ControlAutomatic Code Search Find out if the remote can operate your TVProgramming the remote to operate your TV Direct EntryUsing the remote to operate other components Know the modeUnderstanding the Input button Code ListTVs for TV button Code List Cable BoxSatellite Recording, Playback & Features Channel Banner Express Recording FeatureWatching TV DVD RecordingSetting up timer recordings to record programs automatically Timer RecordingsDisc Library Editing the Genre of a TitleOther Sorting Options-Show All Discs Disc Information PlaybackEditing DVD+RW discs Editing Titles with the Hide Chapter Feature Playing Discs How to Load and Play Discs Regional CodingTypes of discs you can play Using Different Menus Search OptionsPlayback options DVD+R and DVD+RW Info Display… go to Using the On-Screen Info DisplayTo it Time Display DVD, Video CD, and Audio CDChapter Icon DVD Subtitle Icon DVDAudio Icon DVD and Video CD Repeat Icon DVD, Video CD, and Audio CDRepeating Titles, Chapters, or Tracks AB RepeatProgram Play Mode Icon Audio CDCamera Angle Icon DVD RandomPlayback Control PBC Icon Video CD Playing Discs You Recorded DVD+R and DVD+RWPlaying mp3 or Jpeg files IntroScan Icon Audio CDSome file names are too long to be completely displayed Example of mp3 filesMenu System How to navigate through on-screen menus Overview of the Menu SystemMain Menu Details about the Disc Title Menu, go to DiscDisc Options Lock and Unlock TimersSetup Parental ControlsUnrated Titles To set RatingsRecording Options Installation Additional Information Additional Information Recording/Copying Problems Mp3 files Formation of Condensation Maintenance of CabinetCleaning Discs Handling CautionsLimited 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