RCA HD Receiver manual To Watch Television or Directv Programming, To Watch Your VCR

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SETUP AND CONNECTIONS

TO WATCH TELEVISION OR DIRECTV® PROGRAMMING:

1.Tune your TV or monitor to the appropriate input channel.

If you have used Audio/Video cables to connect the HD receiver to the TV, choose an input channel such as INPUT or VIDEO. If you have used a coaxial cable to connect the OUT TO TV jack on the HD receiver to the TV or monitor and did not use Audio/Video cables, tune your TV or monitor to the appropriate output channel—usually Channel 3. (You may change the output channel from 3 to 4 by choosing System Options from the HD receiver’s main menu, then choosing Output Channel. If you do so, tune the TV or monitor to channel 4.)

2.Press the HD RCVR button on the remote control to turn on your HD receiver.

3.If you are using a regular TV or monitor:

Make sure the HD receiver is not in HD monitor mode. To make sure you are not in HD monitor mode, check to see that the light on the front panel button labeled HD MONITOR is not illuminated. If it is illuminated, press the button to turn off the light.

If you are using a Multimedia or HD monitor:

Make sure the HD receiver is in HD monitor mode. To make sure you are in HD monitor mode, check to see that the light on the front panel button labeled HD MONITOR is illuminated. If it is not illuminated, press the button to turn on the light.

4.To view DIRECTV® programming (if you subscribe):

Press INPUT on the remote control until the DIRECTV icon is highlighted in the channel banner.

5.To view television programming:

Press INPUT on the remote control until the TV icon is highlighted in the channel banner. Note that some cable systems may require a “conversion box.” If so, consult your cable company’s box tuning instructions for details.

• To watch the signal being received via the ANTENNA A jack on the HD receiver, press the ANTENNA button on the remote until ANTENNA A appears in the banner.

• To watch the signal being received via the ANTENNA B jack on the HD receiver, press the ANTENNA button on the remote until ANTENNA B appears in the banner.

TO WATCH YOUR VCR:

•Tune the TV or monitor to the VCR output channel (usually channel 3, 4, VID, VIDEO, or INPUT).

•Turn on your VCR.

•Use the appropriate buttons on your remote to control the VCR. For more information about programming your HD receiver’s remote control to operate your VCR, see the section “Using the Remote.”

DIRECTV highlighted in the channel banner indicates you are viewing DIRECTV channels.

TV highlighted in the channel banner indicates you are viewing TV channels.

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Contents USER’S Guide Important Information Important NoticeTable of Contents Audio Controls and Timers System Options and Preferences Welcome to High Definition Getting StartedSetup and Connections Setup and ConnectionsGetting Started Unpack the System Things to Know Before Connecting ComponentsProtect Your Components from Power Surges Connect Your HD Receiver to Other ComponentsJacks and Cables Front of the HD Receiver Back of the HD Receiver Basic Connection Using a Regular TV or Monitor HD Receiver and Regular TV or MonitorTo make the connection Basic Connection Using a Multimedia or HD Monitor HD Receiver and Multimedia or HD MonitorAdvanced Connection Using a Regular TV or Monitor HD Receiver, Regular TV or Monitor, and VCRSetup and Connections Advanced Connection Using a Multimedia or HD Monitor HD Receiver, Multimedia or HD Monitor, and VCRPlease Read Before Using the Digital Audio Out Jack To Watch Television or Directv Programming If you are using a regular TV or monitorIf you are using a Multimedia or HD monitor To Watch Your VCRPlug in and Turn on the System Place Batteries in the Remote ControlRUN Interactive Setup Select a Screen FormatHOW to Locate the VCR’S Remote Control Sensor Connect the VCR ControllerHOW to Select a VCR Type Order Programming Set VCR Type CodesUsing the Remote HOW to USE Your Universal RemoteUsing the Remote Remote Control Buttons LEDUsing the Remote Programming the Remote Control Programming the Remote ControlTesting the Remote Control Using Automatic Code SearchUsing the Remote to Control a Component Remote Control CodesUsing Direct Entry IMA HOW to USE Your HD Receiver Basic OperationBasic Operation About the Channel Banner When viewing Directv programming Changing Between Directv and TV ViewingWhen you want to watch a Directv channel When you want to watch a digital or analog TV channelChanging Channels Using the Program Guides What is a Program GUIDE?Using the Program Guides Bringing UP the Program Guides Anatomy of the TV Program Guide Anatomy of the Directv Program Guide Point to channels with the number buttons Tuning to a ProgramGetting around in the Guides Scroll channel by channelSurfGuide Directv only Using the Guide ButtonDetail Guide Grid GuideOther Guides Icon Exiting a Program Guide Sorting the Directv Programming GuideSorting the Directv Programming Guide by Topics Sorting the Directv Programming Guide by MoviesSorting the Directv Programming Guide by Sports Listing ALL Directv ProgrammingSorting the Directv Programming Guide Alphabetically Finding Directv Programs Using Scout Help Other IconsExit Down ArrowAudio Controls and Timers Some Advanced FeaturesAudio Controls and Timers About Dolby Digital Sound Audio ControlsOptical Output Requirements for receiving Dolby Digital soundPlease Read Before Using Digital Audio Out Jack ConnectionsSAP Second Audio Program Audio LanguageRecording with Timer Timers FeatureSetting UP Timer Recordings Editing or Canceling a TimerSchedule a Timer with the Record Button Using the Profiles Using the ProfilesWHAT’S a PROFILE? Directv Setup About ProfilesEditing Channels in a Directv List Setting the Directv Spending Limit Selecting or Deleting ALL Directv ChannelsTip Setting the Directv Rating Limit Select Directv SetupSelecting or Deleting ALL TV Channels TV SetupEditing Channels in a TV List Don’t forget about the Clear buttonSetting the TV Rating Language L, explicit sexual activity S, or graphic violenceLanguage L, some sexual situations S, or moderate violence Rating Limit Screen To set TV programming limitsBlocking AGE-BASED Ratings Viewing Age-Based RatingsBlocking Specific Content Themes Viewing Specific Content ThemesSetting the Movie Rating Blocking Movie RatingsViewing Moving Ratings Blocking Unrated TV ShowsChoosing Your Profile Don’t Forget Your Password Locking and Unlocking a User ProfileLocking the System Unlocking the SystemSystem Options More Advanced FeaturesSystem Options and Preferences PreferencesChanging the Signal Source Changing the Signal TypeChannel Search SET VCR TypeMailbox Checking Your MailPurchases PAY PER View Programs Previewing and PurchasingTo preview a movie or event Using the Attractions Guide Using the Purchases MenuSetting the Time and Date Reviewing and Canceling AN Upcoming PurchaseChoosing AN Output Channel Using the Preferences MenuDefault Guide Color SchemeWith a 169 ratio TV or Monitor Screen FormatWith a 43 Ratio TV or Monitor Caption DisplayUsing Fetch Caption ModeHelp with Using HD Receiver Getting AssistanceGetting Assistance Running the Interactive Setup Getting Antenna Information Selecting Dish TypeUsing the ON-SCREEN Signal Meter Peak SignalFind Your Dish Pointing Coordinates Your NEW Access Card Running the System TestUpgrades OFF-AIR GuidesReference Additional InformationReference Troubleshooting Turns off while playing Problems with your system passwordHD receiver will not turn on TV turns on or changes channels unexpectedlyRCA High Definition HD Digital Receiver Limited Warranty What your warranty does not cover FCC Registration Information Radio Interference Monaural VCR Dubbing Audio Accessory InformationStandard Audio/Video cable with Stereo VCR Dubbing Audio/VideoAmplified VHF/UHF/FM Please complete other side alsoVideo Accessories PO Box Ronks, PA Placing an OrderReference Index AtscNtsc VCR Page 20%
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