RCA 1998 manual Connecting Your Receiver to Your, Things to Know Before Connecting Components

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FIRST THINGS FIRST

CONNECTING YOUR RECEIVER TO YOUR

TV

During the satellite dish antenna installation, the receiver may have been connected to your TV with just a coaxial cable for the system test. Depending on what components you have, another connection may provide better picture and audio quality. The following sections provide cable and connection information to help you decide what connection is best for you.

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE CONNECTING

COMPONENTS

Protect Your Components from Power Surges

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

•Always turn off the 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 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 audio/video cables as much as possible.

•Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded. Refer to the Safety Tips sheet packed with your unit.

Protect Your Components from Overheating

•Do not block ventilation holes in any of the components. Arrange the components so that air can circulate freely.

•Do not stack components.

•Allow adequate ventilation when placing your 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.

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Contents Satellite Receiver Users Guide Safety Information Refer Servicing to Qualified Service PersonnelTable of Contents Reference First Things First First Things FirstRead the First TWO Chapters Rest of the ManualWhat is the Digital Satellite SYSTEM? WHAT’S in the BOX Installing Batteries in the Remote ControlProgramming the Remote Using this Manual Important Note about this USER’S ManualPoint Point and Select MethodSelect Protect Your Components from Power Surges Connecting Your Receiver to YourThings to Know Before Connecting Components Protect Your Components from OverheatingAudio/Video Jacks and Cables RCA-type Jacks and CablesVideo Jack and Cable RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables F-typeConnection a Best Picture and Sound QualityConnection B Very Good Picture and Sound QualityTo connect TV, VCR, and antenna or cable box Connection CGood Picture and Sound Quality To receive cable programming with cable boxConnection D To connect TV and antenna or cable boxInteractive Setup Ordering Satellite ProgrammingProgram Guides What is a Program GUIDE?Program Guides Anatomy of a Program Guide Bringing UP the Program GuidesAnatomy of the Channel Banner Using the Guide Button Getting around in the GuidesTuning to a Program Other Program GuidesAttractions Guide Channel GuideLogo Guide Exiting a Program GuideSorting the Guides TopicsSports MoviesAll AlphaSort Backspace or Clear AllScout Other Guides Down Arrow Other buttons ExitHelp Main menuDON’T Forget Point and Select Menu SystemWHAT’S a MENU? Menu SystemExit and Help Using the Menu SystemUsing Help Exiting a ScreenMenu Descriptions DON’T be Afraid to ExploreAnatomy of a Program Guide Program GuideWant More Information? Mailbox HOW to Tell When YOU have MailChecking Your Mail PAY-PER-VIEW Programs Tuning to a PPV ProgramPurchasing and Previewing Using the Program Guide for PPV Programs Using the Attractions Guide Using the Purchases Menu Reviewing and Canceling AN Upcoming PurchaseEditing or Canceling a Timer Timers FeatureSpending Limits Profiles Creating a Profile Channel ListSetting the Ratings Limit Add or Delete All ChannelsSetting UP Spending Limits Viewing HoursLocking a USER’S Profile Don’t Forget Your PasswordLocking the System Session Unlock Unlocking the SystemChoosing Your Profile Options Interactive SetupSystem Info Look and Feel System OptionsAudio Language Alternate DataDish Pointing Menu Screen Using the ON-SCREEN Signal Meter Peak SignalDevice Setup Home Control setupHome Control Select Set Timer Device ControlWHAT’S IT FOR? ReferenceHOW IT ALL Works ReferenceHome View Front Panel Controls Back Panel ControlsRemote Control Buttons Using the Remote Buttons to Control a Device Programming the Remote ControlProgramming the Remote to Control Your TV Troubleshooting Remote TV CodesRepair Help Appendix a Warranty InformationReturning Equipment to Thomson for Repair or Exchange How you get service RCA Digital Satellite System Limited WarrantyWhat your warranty covers For how long after your purchaseProduct Registration What your warranty does not coverHow state law relates to warranty If you purchased your product outside the United StatesFCC Registration Information Appendix B FCC RegulationsRadio Interference Appendix C Accessories HC30AMUnited States and Canada Orders To place your order by phone, have your VisaIndex Guides. See Program guides100%