RCA DRD403RA owner manual Connecting Your DSS Receiver to Your TV, Jacks and Cables

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CONNECTIONS

CONNECTING YOUR DSS® RECEIVER TO

YOUR TV

If your DSS® system has not been professionally installed, or if you move your system or add a component, refer to these pages to help you connect your system.

JACKS AND CABLES

S-Video Jack and Cable (S-VHS)

The S-Video jack provides the best picture quality for your DSS® system.

	This jack is available on many TVs and is used in conjunction with
	audio cables to connect the DSS® receiver to your TV. Remember
	also to connect the left and right audio cables because the S-	S-Video Jack
	Video jack carries only the picture signal, not the sound.	S-Video Jack
	Video jack carries only the picture signal, not the sound.

Audio/Video Jacks and Cables (RCA-type)

The audio/video jacks provide very good picture and stereo sound quality, and should be used if your TV has no S-Video jack.

Theses jacks are used for most audio/video connections between
components. The DSS® receiver audio/video jacks are color coded
(yellow for video, red for right audio, and white for left audio). If	Audio/Video Jack
your TV has only one input for audio (mono), connect it to the
right (red) audio jack on the DSS® receiver.

RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables (F-type)

The RF jacks provide good picture and mono sound quality, and are to be used if audio/video connections are not available for your TV.

These jacks are required for antenna or cable-TV connections.
The RF jacks on the DSS® receiver are labeled IN FROM ANT and
OUT TO TV. The coaxial cable supplied with your DSS® system is	RF Jack
used to connect the RF jacks between the DSS® receiver and your
TV’s antenna input.

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Contents Satellite Receiver Safety Information Refer Servicing to Qualified Service PersonnelTable of Contents Connections ReferencePutting YOU in Control First Things FirstHI, MY Name is JAY Read the First Four Sections WHAT’S LEFT?What is the DSS SYSTEM? Ordering DSS ProgrammingInstalling Batteries in the Remote Control WHAT’S in the BOXUsing this Manual Important Note about this USER’S ManualOnly Rule Point and Select WHAT? THERE’S a RULE?Only Rule Point and Select What is Point and SELECT? PointSelect What is a Program GUIDE? Program GuideProgram Guide Getting around Program Guide Using the Guide ButtonBringing UP the Program Guides Changing Channels with the NumberTuning to a Program Selecting a Program Guide from Main MenuScrolling page by Types of Program Guides Grid GuideInfo Guide Topic Guide Channel GuideAttractions Guide Using the Sorting Buttons Sorting the Grid and Info GuidesUsing the Themes Button Exiting a Program GuidePage Your ON-SCREEN Living Room Menu SystemWHAT’S a MENU? DON’T Forget Point and SelectExit and Help Using the Menu SystemUsing Help Exiting a ScreenChanging the Main MENU’S Appearance Don’t Forget about Clear buttonMenu Descriptions EXPLORE, EXPLORE, ExploreEspecially for Parents ProfilesDifferent Drummers ProfilesPersonalizing the User Profiles MenuselectCreating and Editing a Profile Setting the Ratings Limit Editing the Channel ListADD or Delete ALL Channels Don’t Forget Your Password Locking a USER’S ProfileUnlocking a User’s Profile Setting UP Spending Limits Controlling the SystemLocking the System Unlocking the SystemChoosing Your Profile to Watch DSS Programming Session UnlockMore Features WHAT? THERE’S MORE?Tuning to a PPV Program PAY-PER-VIEW ProgramsPurchasing and Viewing Using the Program Guide for PPV Programs Using the Attractions GuideBuy and Record Option Using the Purchases Menu Reviewing and Canceling AN Upcoming PurchaseTimer Feature Setting UP Timer RecordingsConnecting the VCR Controller When Recording a PPV Program Recording with TimerEditing or Canceling a Timer Editing One-Button Recording SettingsHOW to Tell When YOU have Mail ONE-BUTTON Recording with TimerUsing Fetch MailboxAlternate Audio Programs Mailbox SizeALT AUD Remote Button System Test NEW Access Card SetupPicture Size Alternate Audio Display ScreenHelp Buttons Using ON-LINE HelpAuto Help Menu HelpConnections Things to Know Before Connecting ComponentsProtect Your Components from Power Surges Protect Your Components from OverheatingVideo Jack and Cable S-VHS Connecting Your DSS Receiver to Your TVJacks and Cables Audio/Video Jacks and Cables RCA-typeConnection B Choosing a ConnectionConnection a Connection CConnection 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 Disabling Interactive SetupWHAT’S IT FOR? ReferenceHOW IT ALL Works What Else can IT DO?Parts of the DSS System World ViewHome View DSS TV Universal Remote included with your DSS systemControls and Buttons Front Panel ControlsBack Panel Controls Remote Control Buttons Programming the Remote Control Programming the Remote to Control Your TVProgramming the Remote to Control Your VCR Programming the Remote to Control Other DevicesProgramming the Remote to Control a Second VCR Using the Remote Buttons to Control a Device Programming the Remote to Control a Cable BoxProgramming the remote to control a laserdisc player Remote Codes TV CodesVCR Codes Glossary Past Purchases Signal MeterMain Menu Point and SelectTroubleshooting Running the System TestWhat Your Warranty Covers Appendix a Warranty InformationDigital Satellite System DSS Limited Warranty TOLL-FREE Telephone Product HelpHOW YOU GET Service To receive a replacement receiver before your return yoursWhat WE will do Product Registration What Your Warranty does not CoverHOW State LAW Relates to this Warranty If YOU Purchased Your Product Outside the USANotification to the Local Telephone Company Appendix B FCC RegulationsFCC Registration Information Rights of the Telephone CompanyAppendix C Accessories Audio/Video CablesUnited States and Canadian Orders Index Phone Jack Remote Video Satellite VCR ControlUssb Page 100%