RCA DRC8040N Coaxial Audio/video Video, Coaxial TV + cable Audio/video Box Video, Go to pages 56

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Chapter 1: Connections and Setup

Choose Your Connection

There are several ways to connect your DVD recorder. Please use the following chart to determine which connection is best for you. Turn to the appropriate page for specific instructions.

 

Components

Cables Needed

Connection

Go to

 

 

• Coaxial

TV

page 8

 

 

• Audio/video

 

 

 

 

S-Video

 

 

DVD Recorder

TV

 

 

 

 

 

• Coaxial

TV + cable

page 10

 

 

• Audio/video

box

 

 

 

S-Video

 

 

DVD Recorder

TV

Cable Box

 

 

 

 

• Coaxial

TV +

page 12

 

 

• Audio/video

satellite

 

 

 

S-Video

receiver

 

DVD Recorder

TV

Satellite Receiver

 

 

To achieve enhanced picture quality, use the S-Video Cable (supplied) to connect your DVD recorder to your TV if your TV has an S-Video jack available.

Connecting an optional audio receiver:

After you connect the DVD recorder to your TV (choose an option above), go to page 14 for general information about connecting an audio/video receiver.

VCR Connection

go to pages 56 and 57

If you want to copy content from a DVD to a videotape or vice versa, go to page 56 and 57 for general information.

Note: You can’t transfer copy protected content.

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Contents DVD Recorder User’s Guide Product Registration VentilationTable of Contents Unpack the Box Types of DiscsThings to consider before you connect 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-typeContinues on next page… Back of the DVD RecorderExplanation of Jacks from left to right Input Front Input Jacks Front of the DVD RecorderVideo To watch one program while you record anotherGo to Connection DVD recorder + TVConnect the DVD recorder to the TV 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 ReceiverAdvanced Audio Connection Information Connecting your DVD Recorder to an audio/video receiverPlease Read This Before Using the Digital Audio Jack 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 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 Watching TV Express Recording FeatureDVD Recording Channel BannerSetting up timer recordings to record programs automatically Timer RecordingsOther Sorting Options-Show All Discs Disc LibraryEditing the Genre of a Title Disc Information PlaybackEditing 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 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 Main Menu How to navigate through on-screen menusOverview of the Menu System 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