Quick Start Guide
RDR-GX300
You have a:
Cable Box with Video / Audio OutputYou will need:
X2X3
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Optional
Connecting the Set Top Box controller
Place it so that the tip of the controller is directly above the remote control reception window on your set top box.
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CAVLE IN
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OUTTO TV
VIDEO OUT
DIGITAL
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Follow the three steps below to connect, setup and make recordings on your DVD recorder.
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Before hookup
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all powercords last!You can have the recorder change the channel of your cable box or satellite receiver to the channel you want to record, just before the timer recording starts.
Connect the Set Top Box controller(supplied), and select "Yes" in step 7 of Setup on the next page.
Connecting a VCR or similar device
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1 | If you have been using a VCR, you | do not need to disconnect all of your | ||
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You have a:
Cable (cable box without video / audio output)
You will need:
X1X3
(one audio/video cord is supplied) | (one coaxial cable is supplied) |
supplied) to the LINE OUT 1 jacks on your VCR to the LINE 3 IN jacks on the recorder. To just watch your video tapes, connect your VCR’s LINE OUT 2 jacks directly to any unused LINE IN jack on your TV.
NOTE| Do not connect your VCR between this DVD recorder |
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DVD Recorder | VCR |
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Television
Connecting an AV amplifier (receiver)
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to your wall jack
to VHF/UHF
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AntennaProceed to Step 1 and begin!DVD Recorder
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Connecting to an AV amplifier (receiver) with audio cords will enable you to enjoy the TVS surround effects of this recorder, while connecting with digital cords will enable you to listen to Dolby Digital or DTS surround effects. For further explanations, see “Connecting the Audio Cords” in the Operating Instructions.