RCA DRD455RH manual Things To Consider Before You Connect Components, Choose Your Connection

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Chapter 1: Connections & Setup

Things To Consider Before You Connect Components

Protect Your Components from Power Surges

•Connect all components before plugging any power cords into the wall outlet.

•Always turn off the digital satellite receiver, TV and other components before you connect or disconnect any cables.

Position Cables Correctly to Avoid Audio Hum or Interference

•Insert all cable plugs firmly into their jacks.

•Place the Audio/Video (A/V) cables to the sides of the TV’s back panel instead of straight down the middle after you connect your components.

•Try not to coil any twin-lead cables and keep them away from the A/V cables as much as possible.

•Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded. See the inside front cover of this book for more information.

Protect Your Components from Overheating

•Do not block ventilation holes in any of the components. Arrange the components so that air can circulate freely. Remove any sales or promotional materials attached to the product.

•Do not stack components.

•Allow adequate ventilation when placing components in a stand.

•Place an amplifier or receiver on the top shelf of the stand so heated air rising from it will not flow around other components.

Choose Your Connection

There are several ways to connect your digital satellite receiver depending on the components you want to connect and the quality of the signal you want to achieve.

The next four pages show three options for connecting your satellite receiver to your other components, plus instructions for connecting your satellite receiver to a digital audio receiver. Choose the connection that most closely matches your components in order to get the best signal you can. For example, if your TV has component video inputs, use the Excellent Connection shown on the next page as a guide. If your TV only has an RF coaxial input, use the Basic Connection shown on page 5 as a guide.

Page 6 shows the kinds of cables you’ll use to make connections.

Insert Your Access Card

Find the access card in the material that came with your receiver. Make sure the card is facing up, and fully insert it into the slot on the right side of your satellite receiver.

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Contents Satellite Receiver User’s Guide Care and Cleaning Important Safety InstructionsImportant Information Product RegistrationTable of Contents Insert Your Access Card Protect Your Components from Power SurgesThings To Consider Before You Connect Components Choose Your ConnectionConnections & Setup Using Your ComponentsExcellent Connection Making the ConnectionGo to Very Good ConnectionChapter Using RF Coaxial cables for all connections Basic ConnectionVideo Jack and Cable VCR ControllerSatellite Receiver Rear Panel Back Panel Jacks in alphabetical orderTo reset the receiver Place Batteries in the Remote ControlPlug in and Turn on the Receiver Locating the VCR’s Infrared Remote Control Sensor Using Highlight and SelectTo Find the VCR’s Remote Control Sensor Connect the VCR ControllerComplete the Assisted Setup Selecting a VCR TypeOrder Programming TipUsing the Remote Control Remote Control ButtonsProgramming the Remote Control Using the Remote ControlTop of the Digital Satellite Receiver Using Direct Entry Operating Other ComponentsModes of Operation Controlling a Second RCA Satellite ReceiverCode List Programmable to the TV, AUX1 and AUX2 buttonsDVD Program Guide Channel BannerDisplaying the Program Guide Displaying the ToolbarSatellite Receiver Features Directv Interactive FeatureTo learn more about the Directv Interactive service Buttons of the Channel BannerDisplaying On-screen Guides Getting Around In the GuidesTuning to a Program To Access More DetailsMore Details To search for other programs with similar informationAdditional Program Guides Channel GuideLogo Guide Suggestion GuideCategory Guide AlphaSort GuideScout Guide Profile GuideGuide Toolbar Using the Menu System On-screen Buttons and Context HelpExiting a Screen Getting HelpUsing On-Screen Menus Main Menu ItemsSetting Up Caller ID MessagesMail Caller IDMessage Indicators Caller ID List ScreenDeleting Calls Tip Don’t Forget About the Clear ButtonUsing the Purchases Menu Reviewing and Canceling Upcoming PurchasesSpending Limits Pay Per View ProgramsTimer Recordings Setting Up a TimerEditing or Canceling a Timer Recording with a TimerSetting the Name Copying Profile SettingsUser Profiles Creating and Editing User ProfilesSetting the Rating Limit Setting Up Spending LimitsViewing Hours Locking a User’s ProfileLocking the System Temporarily Unlocking the SystemTemporarily Unlocking the System from the Channel Banner Permanently Unlocking the SystemPersonal Settings System Setup Assisted SetupInfo Message Receiver IndexReceiver Options Requirements Dolby Digital* SetupConnections Dish Pointing Interactive Troubleshooting Problems with Caller IDScreen goes blank during Satellite Data Acquisition Wrong pictureOther Information Running the System Test Fine-Tuning the SignalFinding the TV’s Video Line Input What your warranty covers How you get serviceFor how long after your purchase What we will do During the initial 90 daysWhat your warranty does not cover Limitation of WarrantyHow state law relates to warranty Product RegistrationFCC Customer Information FCC Declaration of Conformity10330 N. Meridian Street Indianapolis,Accessory Information How To OrderIndex Reviewing purchases 27 RF jacks/cablesTocom Thomson multimedia Inc North Meridian Street Indianapolis,