Connecting Your Receiver to Your | RCA 1998 manual

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

Contents

Satellite Receiver Users Guide Safety Information Refer Servicing to Qualified Service Personnel Table of Contents Reference First Things First First Things FirstRead the First TWO Chapters Rest of the Manual What 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 Manual Point Point and Select MethodSelect Protect Your Components from Power Surges Connecting Your Receiver to YourThings to Know Before Connecting Components Protect Your Components from Overheating Audio/Video Jacks and Cables RCA-type Jacks and CablesVideo Jack and Cable RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables F-type Connection a Best Picture and Sound Quality Connection B Very Good Picture and Sound Quality To connect TV, VCR, and antenna or cable box Connection CGood Picture and Sound Quality To receive cable programming with cable box Connection D To connect TV and antenna or cable box Interactive Setup Ordering Satellite Programming Program Guides What is a Program GUIDE?Program Guides Anatomy of a Program Guide Bringing UP the Program Guides Anatomy of the Channel Banner Using the Guide Button Getting around in the Guides Tuning to a Program Other Program Guides Attractions Guide Channel GuideLogo Guide Exiting a Program Guide Sorting the Guides Topics Sports MoviesAll AlphaSort Backspace or Clear All Scout Other Guides Down Arrow Other buttons ExitHelp Main menu DON’T Forget Point and Select Menu SystemWHAT’S a MENU? Menu System Exit and Help Using the Menu SystemUsing Help Exiting a Screen Menu Descriptions DON’T be Afraid to Explore Anatomy 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 Purchase Editing or Canceling a Timer Timers FeatureSpending Limits Profiles Creating a Profile Channel List Setting the Ratings Limit Add or Delete All Channels Setting UP Spending Limits Viewing Hours Locking 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 Options Audio Language Alternate Data Dish Pointing Menu Screen Using the ON-SCREEN Signal Meter Peak Signal Device Setup Home Control setupHome Control Select Set Timer Device Control WHAT’S IT FOR? ReferenceHOW IT ALL Works Reference Home View Front Panel Controls Back Panel Controls Remote Control Buttons Using the Remote Buttons to Control a Device Programming the Remote ControlProgramming the Remote to Control Your TV Troubleshooting Remote TV Codes Repair 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 purchase Product Registration What your warranty does not coverHow state law relates to warranty If you purchased your product outside the United States FCC Registration Information Appendix B FCC RegulationsRadio Interference Appendix C Accessories HC30AM United States and Canada Orders To place your order by phone, have your Visa Index Guides. See Program guides 100%