RCA DRC8005N manual Connection DVD Recorder + TV, Connect the DVD Recorder to the TV, Go to

2 Way Splitter (provided)

RF Coaxial cable

Red

Yellow

White

Audio video cables are usually color-coded red, white, and yellow.

If your TV has an S- Video jack, connect the S-Video cable (supplied). S-Video provides better video quality than composite video (the yellow jack) because the color part of the signal is kept separate from the black and white part of the signal.

Chapter 1: Connections and Setup

Connection: DVD Recorder + TV

This connection uses the 2-way splitter (provided) so you will be able to watch one program while recording another program.

1.Connect the signal (cable or antenna):

Note: Depending upon how you currently have your TV connected, you’ll have to disconnect the cable from your TV’s Antenna Input jack (sometimes labeled CABLE/ANTENNA) or your VCR’s Input jack before you connect the cable as explained below.

Cable service: If you have cable service via a cable that comes out of the wall, connect the end of that cable to the 2 Way Splitter (provided) — connect the cable to the end of the 2 Way Splitter that only has one connector.

Note: If you have a cable box, go to page 8 for connection instructions.

Off-air antenna: If you use an off-air antenna to get TV programming, connect the antenna’s RF coaxial cable to the end of the 2 Way Splitter that only has one connector.

2.Use the RF Coaxial cable that was packed with your DVD Recorder, and connect one end to the 2 Way Splitter—connect the cable to the end that has two connectors (it doesn’t matter which of the two connectors you use). Connect the other end to the RF ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT jack on the back of the DVD Recorder.

3.Connect another RF Coaxial cable (not supplied) to the other connector that’s available on the 2 Way Splitter. Connect the other end of this RF Coaxial cable to the TV’s Antenna Input jack (sometimes labeled CABLE/ANTENNA).

Connect the DVD Recorder to the TV

4.You need to connect cables to the DVD Recorder’s OUTPUT jacks to the TV’s INPUT jacks in order to see the content from the DVD Recorder.

4a. Connect the audio cables.

A set of audio/video cables was packed with your DVD Recorder. Connect the audio cables to the OUTPUT AUDIO L (left – white) and R (right – red) jacks on the back of your DVD Recorder, and to the corresponding Audio Input jacks on your TV (sometimes labeled AUDIO IN L and R).

4b. Connect the video cable.The cables you use for the video determine the quality of the picture you’ll see on your TV when you’re playing DVDs. For more information about cables and signal quality, go to page 56. Connect the video cable (yellow) to the OUTPUT VIDEO jack on the back of your DVD Recorder, and to the Video Input jack on your TV (sometimes labeled VIDEO IN).

4c. If your TV has an S-Video jack, use the S-Video cable (supplied). Connect one end of the S-Video cable (supplied) to the S-VIDEO jack on the back of the TV and the other end to the S-VIDEO OUT jack on the back of the DVD Recorder.

COMPONENT OUT -Y, Pb, Pr (not shown) If your TV has Component Input Jacks (Y, Pb, Pr), you can achieve even greater picture quality by connecting the DVD Recorder to the TV using these jacks (COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT,Y, Pb, Pr on the DVD Recorder).Component Video Cables not supplied. For more explanation, go to page 4.

Note: If your TV is capable of progressive scan, connect the DVD Recorder to the TV using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT jacks, and slide the PROG SCAN switch to the ON position to see DVD titles (movies) in progressive scan format. If you need more explanation, go to page 5.

5.Attach the AC power cord to the unit.

6.Insert the other end of the AC power cord into an AC outlet (or power strip).

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