Chapter 1: Before You Begin

Connecting the Docking Station to Your Components

The docking station is a convenient way to connect your components (TV, set-top box, and other video sources) for easier recording and playing of files.

1.Connect the Docking Station to the TV

Connect the stereo mini plug of the included audio/video cable to the LINE OUT jack on the back of the docking station. Connect the 3 plugs on the end of the cable to the AUDIO R and L input jacks on the back of the TV (color coded, red and white), and to the VIDEO jack (yellow).

2.Connect the Docking Station to the Set-top Box

Connect the stereo mini plug of the included audio/video cable to the LINE IN jack on the back of the docking station. Connect the 3 plugs on the end of the cable to the AUDIO R and L output jacks on the back of the set-top box (color coded, red and white), and to the VIDEO jack (yellow).

3.Connect the Docking Station to the Computer

Connect the mini USB plug of the included USB adapter to the USB jack on the back of the docking station. Connect the other end of the adapter to a USB cable, then connect that cable to an available USB jack on your computer.

4.Plug the power cord into the docking station DC IN jack and into an AC outlet.

TV

VIDEO AUDIO

L/MONO R

IN

L

OUT

CABLE/

ANTENNA

S-VIDEO

1

2

SET-TOP BOX/ VCR/ or other AV sources

Ethernet

S-VIDEO VIDEO LEFT AUDIO RIGHTCOAXIAL

AC POWER

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

LEFT

OPTICAL

AUDIO RIGHT

USB 2.0

Note: For advanced recording connections, remember to always connect the output jacks on the component you want to record from, to the LINE IN jack on the docking station.

COMPUTER

OUT - LINE - IN

DC IN

IR

3

4

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RCA X3030 manual Connecting the Docking Station to Your Components, Connect the Docking Station to the TV