RCA DRC8040N manual How to find your TV’s Video Input Channel, Button/Switch on the TV, Next Steps

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Chapter 1: Connections and Setup

How to find your TV’s Video Input Channel

In order to see what’s playing on your DVD recorder, you need to tune the TV to the Video Input Channel that corresponds to the Input Jacks on your TV that you used to connect the DVD recorder to the TV. The Video Input Channel(s) varies for different brands and different models of TVs.

RCA, GE, and Proscan TVs

If your brand of TV is RCA, GE, or Proscan, the remote control packed with your DVD recorder will most likely access the TV’s Video Input Channel—with the DVD recorder turned on, press the TV button, and then press INPUT until you see the DVD recorder’s menu on your TV screen.

Other Brands of TVs

Since access to a TV’s Video Input Channel varies from one manufacturer to the next, it’s difficult to provide specific instructions for your particular brand. However, a list of suggestions is provided below.

Consult the Instruction Manual that came with your TV.

If you can’t find the information in the manual, or can’t find the manual, review the following list.

There might be a button on the TV’s remote control that accesses the Video Input Channel (see table below for examples).

You might select the Video Input Channel from the TV’s menu system.

You might tune to it by pressing a specific channel number (see table below).

Press the Channel up and/or down buttons on the TV’s remote control (sometimes the Video Input Channel is stored in your TV’s channel list).

Video Input Channel Variations

Button/Switch on the TV

VIDEO

SIGNAL

VID 1

VID 2

Button on the TV remote

VID1 S-VID

LINE INPUT

VID SOURCE

VIDEO AUX

Channel

Number

00 93

90VID 1

91VID 2

92INPUT

Next Steps

This chapter is dedicated to connecting your DVD recorder. Choose what you want to do next, and go to the appropriate chapter for instructions.

Chapter 2: The Remote Control (page 19)

A description of each button is in Chapter 2. Additionally, the universal remote control can be programmed to operate many brands and types of components. Go to page 19 for instructions.

Chapter 3: Recording, Playback & Features (page 25)

This chapter tells you how to record and playback programs and how to use the Disc Library.

Chapter 4: Playing Discs (page 32)

If you’re ready to pop in a DVD (or a CD), this chapter explains how different discs function in the DVD recorder and describes the features you can use with different types of discs.

Chapter 5: The Menu System (page 41)

Since this product is multi-functional, there are many on-screen menus to control settings and access features. Chapter 5 describes the menus and why you would want to use them.

Chapter 6: Additional Information (page 49)

If you’re having trouble, go to Chapter 6. It includes troubleshooting information, the product’s warranty, and accessories you might want to purchase.

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Contents DVD Recorder User’s Guide Ventilation Product RegistrationTable of Contents Unpack the Box Types of DiscsThings to consider before you connect Coaxial Audio/video Video Coaxial TV + cable Audio/video Box VideoCoaxial TV + Audio/video Satellite Video Receiver Go to pages 56Explanation of Input Jacks and Cables Component Video Y, Pb, Pr Jacks and CablesVideo Jacks and Cables Audio/Video Jacks and Cables RCA-typeContinues on next page… Back of the DVD RecorderExplanation of Jacks from left to right Input Front of the DVD Recorder Front Input JacksTo watch one program while you record another VideoGo to Connection DVD recorder + TVConnect the DVD recorder to the TV Cable Box Connect the cable box signal Connection DVD recorder + TV + Basic Cable BoxDVD Recorder To play a discConnection DVD recorder + TV + Satellite Receiver Connect the satellite receiver to the DVD recorderAdvanced Audio Connection Information Connecting your DVD Recorder to an audio/video receiverPlease Read This Before Using the Digital Audio Jack Install Batteries in the Remote Complete the Interactive SetupImportant Battery Information Turn on the TV and DVD RecorderChannel Search Channel ListTime Zone Daylight Savings TimeWhat to Expect Watch TVTime and Date Turn on the DVD Recorder to Watch TVHow to find your TV’s Video Input Channel Button/Switch on the TVButton on the TV remote Next StepsChapter Remote Control Explanation of ButtonsFind out if the remote can operate your TV Programming the remote to operate your TVDirect Entry Automatic Code SearchUnderstanding the Input button Using the remote to operate other componentsKnow the mode Code ListTVs for TV button Satellite Code ListCable Box Recording, Playback & Features Express Recording Feature Watching TVDVD Recording Channel BannerTimer Recordings Setting up timer recordings to record programs automaticallyOther Sorting Options-Show All Discs Disc LibraryEditing the Genre of a Title Playback Disc InformationEditing DVD+RW discs Editing Titles with the Hide Chapter Feature Playing Discs Types of discs you can play How to Load and Play DiscsRegional Coding Playback options Using Different MenusSearch Options Using the On-Screen Info Display DVD+R and DVD+RW Info Display… go toTime Display DVD, Video CD, and Audio CD Chapter Icon DVDSubtitle Icon DVD To itRepeat Icon DVD, Video CD, and Audio CD Repeating Titles, Chapters, or TracksAB Repeat Audio Icon DVD and Video CDPlay Mode Icon Audio CD Camera Angle Icon DVDRandom ProgramPlaying Discs You Recorded DVD+R and DVD+RW Playing mp3 or Jpeg filesIntroScan Icon Audio CD Playback Control PBC Icon Video CDExample of mp3 files Some file names are too long to be completely displayedMenu System Main Menu How to navigate through on-screen menusOverview of the Menu System Disc Details about the Disc Title Menu, go toDisc Options Timers SetupParental Controls Lock and UnlockTo set Ratings Unrated TitlesRecording Options Installation Additional Information Additional Information Recording/Copying Problems Mp3 files Maintenance of Cabinet Cleaning DiscsHandling Cautions Formation of CondensationLimited Warranty Accessory Information On-Line By PhoneVCR Video INPUT1 CABLE/ANTENNA INPUT2 This page intentionally left blank This page intentionally left blank This page intentionally left blank Page Thomson Inc