User manual RCA DRC8005N

DVD Recorder User's Guide DRC8005N Changing Entertainment. Again. Important Information CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN This symbol indicates that this product incorporates double insulation between hazardous mains voltage and user accessible parts. This symbol indicates important instructions accompanying the product. WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this DVD Recorder to rain or moisture. CAUTION THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. CAUTION FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user's authority to operate it. Note: This DVD Recorder is designed and manufactured to respond to the Region Management Information. If the Region number of a DVD disc does not correspond to the Region number of this DVD Recorder this DVD Recorder cannot play the disc. The Region number for this DVD Recorder is Region No 1. Note: This device is protected by U.S. patent numbers 4,631,603 and 4,577,216 and 4,819,098 and other intellectual property rights. The use of Macrovision's copy protection technology in the device must be authorized by Macrovision and is intended for home and other limited pay-per-view uses only, unless otherwise authorized in writing by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. This symbol indicates "dangerous voltage" inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury. FCC INFORMATION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures. · Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. · Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. · Connect this equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. · Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference--Causing Equipment Regulations. Refer to the identification/rating label located on the back panel of your product for its proper operating voltage. Product Registration Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately. Returning the product registration card allows us to contact you if needed. Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase. Attach it here and record the serial and model numbers in case you need them. The numbers are located on the back of the DVD Recorder. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. DRC8005N Model No. ___________________________________________Serial No._______________________ Purchase Date: ________________________________________________________________ Dealer/Address/Phone: __________________________________________________________ CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT Ventilation: You must adequately ventilate the product. Make sure there is adequate space around the DVD Recorder to provide proper air flow for ventilation. See diagram. Table of Contents Chapter 1: Connections and Setup Things to consider before you connect....................................................2 Choose your connection............................................................................3 Explanation of Jacks and Cables ..............................................................4 Back of the DVD Recorder........................................................................4 Connection: DVD Recorder + TV + VCR (optional)................................6 Connection: DVD Recorder + TV + Cable Box ......................................8 Connection: DVD Recorder + TV + Satellite Receiver ........................10 Advanced Audio Connection Information ............................................12 Install batteries in the remote control ..................................................13 Turn on the TV and the DVD Recorder ................................................13 Complete Interactive Setup....................................................................13 How to find your TV's Video Input Channel ..........................................16 What to Expect ........................................................................................15 Next Steps ................................................................................................16 Chapter 5:The Menu System Overview of the Menu System ..............................................................40 The Main Menu ........................................................................................40 Watch TV ..................................................................................................41 Disc ............................................................................................................41 Play Disc ....................................................................................................41 Disc Title Menu ..........................................................................................41 Player Menu ..............................................................................................41 Playlist ........................................................................................................41 Disc Options..............................................................................................42 Autoplay ....................................................................................................42 Screen Format ..........................................................................................42 Angle Icon ..................................................................................................42 Disc Library ..............................................................................................42 Timers ......................................................................................................42 Setup..........................................................................................................43 Parental Controls ......................................................................................43 Lock/Unlock ........................................................................................43 Rated Titles..........................................................................................44 Unrated Titles ....................................................................................44 System Options ........................................................................................44 Digital Output ....................................................................................44 SRS/TruSurround................................................................................44 Black Level ..........................................................................................44 Display Dimmer..................................................................................44 Audio Broadcast..................................................................................44 Recording Options ....................................................................................45 Recording Quality ..............................................................................45 Smart Record......................................................................................45 Disc Options ..............................................................................................45 Languages ..................................................................................................45 Display..................................................................................................45 Audio ....................................................................................................45 Subtitles ..............................................................................................45 Disc ......................................................................................................45 Installation Menu ......................................................................................46 Interactive Setup ................................................................................46 Channel Search ..................................................................................46 Clock Setup ........................................................................................46 Channel List ........................................................................................46 Memory Card Menu..................................................................................46 Chapter 2:The Remote Control Explanation of buttons ............................................................................18 Find out if the remote can be programmed to operate your TV ......19 Programming the remote to operate your TV ....................................19 Programming the remote to operate your satellite receiver or cable box ..............................................................................................20 Using the remote to operate other components ................................20 Code list for programming the remote control ..................................21 Chapter 3: Using the Recorder's Features Watching TV ............................................................................................24 The Channel Banner ................................................................................24 Recording ..................................................................................................24 Express recording......................................................................................24 Watching one channel while you record another channel ..................24 Setting up Timer Recordings to record programs automatically........25 Conflicting Timers ....................................................................................25 Disc Library ..............................................................................................26 Editing the Disc Library's Contents ........................................................26 Finding a title (movie, program, etc.) by using the Sort Feature ........26 Playback ....................................................................................................27 Using the Info Display while Playing DVD+RW and DVD+R discs......27 Using the Split Title Feature to Copy Camcorder Videocassette Tapes to Disc ............................................................................................28 Editing Recordings with the Hide Chapter Feature ............................28 Chapter 4: Playing Discs Regional Coding........................................................................................30 How to Load and Play Discs....................................................................30 Using Different Menus ............................................................................31 Search Options ........................................................................................31 Playback Options......................................................................................31 Using the On-Screen Info Display ..........................................................32 Time Display ..............................................................................................33 Selecting a Title on DVDs or a Track on Audio CDs or VCDs..............33 Chapter Icon ..............................................................................................33 Subtitle Icon ..............................................................................................33 Repeat Feature ..........................................................................................34 Changing the Audio Language ................................................................34 Changing the Camera Angle....................................................................35 Repeat Icon ................................................................................................34 Audio Icon ..................................................................................................34 Camera Angle Icon....................................................................................35 Play Mode Icon ..........................................................................................35 IntroScan (Audio CD only) ......................................................................36 PlayBack Control (PBC),Video CD only ................................................36 Playing mp3 and/or JPEG files ................................................................37 Viewing JPEG files ....................................................................................42 Chapter 6: Additional Information Troubleshooting........................................................................................48 Handling Cautions....................................................................................51 Maintenance of Cabinet ..........................................................................51 Front of DVD Recorder ..........................................................................52 Limited Warranty ....................................................................................53 Accessories................................................................................................54 Copying content from a DVD+R or DVD+RW disc to a VCR videocassette ............................................................................................55 Copying content from a VCR videocassette to a DVD+R or DVD+RW disc ..........................................................................................56 Chapter 1: Connections and Setup Things to consider before you connect Protect components from overheating · · · · Don't block ventilation holes on any of the components. Arrange the components so that air can circulate freely. Don't stack components. When you place components in a stand, make sure you allow adequate ventilation. If you connect an audio receiver or amplifier, place it on the top shelf. Position cables properly to avoid audio interference · · · Insert each cable firmly into the designated jack. If you place components above the TV, route all cables down the side of the back of the TV instead of straight down the middle of the back of the TV. If your TV has an antenna that uses 300-ohm twin lead cables, do not coil the cables. Also, keep the twin lead cables away from audio/video cables. Connection Pictures Audio/video cables are usually bundled together. For better visibility, the connection pictures in this book show each cable separately (audio left, audio right, and video). Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Recording:Types of discs you can use DVD+Rewritable DVD+R and DVD+RW DVD+R Playback:Types of discs you can play · · · DVD discs ­ contain picture and sound (DVD-RW, video mode only; DVD-R; DVD+R; DVD+R are compatible with this player). CDs (Audio CDs, CD-R, CD-RW) ­ Audio CDs contain musical or sound content only. mp3 discs are CDs (CDR or CD-RW) that contain mp3 files.This product also plays CDs that contain JPEG files and Multisession CDs. Video CD (VCD) and Super Video CD (S-VCD) discs ­ Like DVD video discs,VCDs contain picture and sound content.The difference is the amount of information that can be stored on the disc.VCDs typically have lower picture and sound quality than DVD discs. Super Video CDs (S-VCDs) can be used to record up to 70 minutes of digital sound and video, with MPEG-2 standard video and MPEG-1 standard audio--but you must use DVD+R or DVD+RW discs to record on your DVD Recorder not S-VCDs. Additionally, S-VCD disc compatibility is dependent on which MPEG coding software, disc design software, and disc writer software are used; and the discs themselves. Some discs may not be compatible due to laser pickup and disc design. Unpack the Box Your DVD Recorder came with the following items: DVD DVD +R / +RW VIDEO RECORDER DRC8005 ON· OF F SAT· C A B LE TV RETU R N CH - CH + VOL MUTE G O· B A C K CH STANDBY/ON INPUT SKIP - SKIP + OPEN/CLOSE RECORD STOP SEARCH - SEARCH + PLAY/PAUSE CLEAR MEN U DVD Recorder OPEN· CLOSE ZO OM INFO GUIDE ANGLE 1 4 7 INPUT 2 5 8 0 PLAY 3 6 9 ANTEN NA REVERSE FORWAR D RECOR D STOP PAUSE AGAIN LIVE ADVANCE 2 Way Splitter (part number VH47) You must connect the 2 Way Splitter in order to watch one program while you record another one. Not applicable with satellite or digital cable box. Remote control and batteries (part number 261387) 1 set of audio video cables (part number 233086) S-Video cable (part number 257982) RF Coaxial cable (part number 221396) Power cord (part number 218104) 2 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Chapter 1: Connections and Setup Choose Your Connection There are several ways to connect your DVD Recorder. Please use the following chart to determine which connection is best for you.Turn to the appropriate page for specific instructions. Components Cables Needed Connection Go to · Coaxial · Audio/video · S-Video TV p. 6 DVD Recorder TV · Coaxial · Audio/video · S-Video TV + cable box p. 8 DVD Recorder TV Cable Box · Coaxial · Audio/video · S-Video TV + satellite receiver p. 10 DVD Recorder TV Satellite Receiver To achieve enhanced picture quality, use the S-Video Cable (supplied) to connect your DVD Recorder to your TV if your TV has an S-Video jack available. Connecting an optional audio receiver: After you connect the DVD Recorder to your TV (choose an option above), go to page 10 for general information about connecting an audio/video receiver. VCR Connection go to pages 55 & 56 If you want to copy content from a DVD to a videotape or vice versa, go to pages 55 and 56 for general information. Note:You cannot transfer copy-protected content. Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 3 Chapter 1: Connections and Setup Explanation of Input Jacks and Cables This section describes the jacks and cables you can use to make connections (only S-Video and Audio/Video cables are packed with your DVD Recorder -- you can purchase other cables by calling 1-800-338-0376, details are on page 55, or order online at www.rca.com, or go to your local electronics store). There are several ways to connect your DVD Recorder to your TV depending upon the cables you have and the jacks that are on the back of your TV. Different jacks and cables provide a different level of performance. It's important to remember, we're talking about degrees of picture improvement for comparison. If your TV has Component jacks (Y, Pb, Pr), S-VIDEO, and composite video (often color-coded yellow and grouped with Audio Left and Right jacks that are white and red); Component (Y, Pb, Pr), would be considered excellent, S-Video would be very good, and the composite video jack (yellow) would be considered good. Component Video (Y, Pb, Pr) Jacks and Cables Y Pb Pr The Y, Pb, Pr jacks provide optimum picture quality because the video is separated into three signals (two signals are dedicated to the color portion of the image, and the other signal is dedicated to the black and white part of the image). To ensure maximum picture quality, use three video-grade cables (not supplied) for the connection.There are bundled component video cables (not supplied) sold that are color-coded to match the Y, Pb, Pr jacks (red, green, and blue). Component Video Input jacks are usually found on high-end TVs, such as HDTVs; multimedia monitors; and some of the "flat" LCD and Plasma TVs or monitors. Note: Also, remember to connect the left and right audio cables because the Y, Pb, Pr jacks and cables carry only the picture signal, not the S-Video Jacks and Cables S-VIDEO The S-Video (separate video) jack provides better picture quality than a composite video jack (sometimes labeled VIDEO and color-coded yellow on TVs) because S-Video keeps the color (chrominance, also called chroma) part of the signal separate from the black and white (luminance) part of the picture. S-Video cables are designed to keep the color information separated. If your TV has an S-VIDEO jack, connect the DVD Recorder to the TV with an S-Video cable for a better quality picture. One S-Video cable is supplied with your DVD Recorder. Note: Remember to connect the left and right audio cables because the S-Video cable carries only the picture signal, not the sound. Audio/Video Jacks and Cables (RCA-type) OUTPUT VIDEO Audio These jacks are used to send the audio from the disc you're playing in the DVD Recorder to the TV.The audio jacks and cables (supplied) are often color-coded (red for right audio, and white for left audio).You must connect audio cables to the AUDIO L and R jacks on the DVD Recorder and the corresponding Audio Input Jacks on the TV no matter which Video jack you connect (VIDEO; S-VIDEO;Y, Pb, Pr) Note: If your TV has only one input for audio (mono), connect it to the left (white L/Mono) audio jack on the TV and don't connect the right audio part of the cable. L AUDIO R Video The basic Video jack (usually color-coded yellow) is also referred to as composite video. Composite video doesn't keep color information separated (like S-Video), but it's better than the video quality you get from an RF coaxial cable (the type used to plug the cable feed into a TV). INPUT VIDEO S-VIDEO IN L RF ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT R AUDIO OUTPUT VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT Y Pb DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL PROG. SCAN OPTICAL OFF ON L AUDIO S-VIDEO OUT Pr R Back of the DVD Recorder The back of your recorder might look a little overwhelming at first.This section explains what goes where and why.There are two sets of jacks on the back of your DVD Recorder -- INPUT jacks and OUTPUT jacks. Each jack is explained individually below, but the basic idea is about sending and receiving information to be played on or through your DVD Recorder and displaying that information on your TV screen.We call it Signal Flow. INPUT The cables connected to INPUT jacks bring the signal that carries the content INTO the DVD Recorder, such as the cable signal (programming) from the cable company or satellite programming from a satellite receiver. OUTPUT The cables connected to the OUTPUT jacks are sending the signal from the DVD Recorder OUT TO your TV so you can see it on the screen.The correct cables must be connected to the DVD Recorder's Output jacks and the corresponding Input Jacks on the TV so you can see the program on the TV.You must also tune the TV to the correct channel, called a Video Input Channel (for details, go to page 16). 4 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Chapter 1: Connections and Setup INPUT VIDEO S-VIDEO IN L RF ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT R AUDIO OUTPUT VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT Y Pb DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL PROG. SCAN OPTICAL OFF ON L AUDIO S-VIDEO OUT Pr R Explanation of Jacks (from left to right) RF ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT: Connect an RF Coaxial cable from an off-air antenna, cable box, or cable outlet to this jack.The cable is sending the programming from the source to the DVD Recorder. Our connections show the cable coming from a 2 Way Splitter (which enables you to watch one program on TV while you record another--not available for satellite and some cable boxes). INPUT: These jacks receive audio and video from a compatible component, such as a satellite receiver.Another set of Input Jacks (INPUT 2) are on the front of the DVD Recorder. VIDEO: Color coded yellow, the video cable you use with this jack provides better quality than an RF Coaxial cable but isn't as good as S-Video. Connect corresponding video cable to a compatible component such as a satellite receiver. AUDIO L (left): Color coded white, connect corresponding audio cable to a compatible component such as a satellite receiver. AUDIO R (right): Color coded red, connect corresponding audio cable to a compatible component such as a satellite receiver. S-VIDEO IN: If your satellite receiver has S-VIDEO, connect the S-Video cable to this jack because it provides better picture quality than standard video (the yellow jack). OUTPUT: These jacks send the content (audio and video) from your DVD Recorder OUT to the TV so you can see it on the TV screen and hear it through the TV's speakers.There are three video options:VIDEO, S-VIDEO, COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT (Y, Pb, Pr). Choose the Video Connection based on your TV's Input Jacks. For more information about jacks and cables, go to page 4. Make sure you connect the AUDIO OUTPUT jacks so you can hear the sound. VIDEO: Color coded yellow, the video cable you use with this jack provides better quality than an RF Coaxial cable but isn't as good as S-Video. AUDIO L (left): Color coded white, connect corresponding audio cable to TV's Audio Left Input Jack. AUDIO R (right): Color coded red, connect corresponding audio cable to TV's Audio Right Input Jack. S-VIDEO OUT: If your TV has S-VIDEO, connect the S-Video cable to this jack because it provides better picture quality than standard composite video. (the yellow jack). COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT (Y, Pb, Pr): Some high-end TVs and monitors have Component Video Input jacks.The cables that send the video signal through these Output Jacks provide the highest resolution because the video signal is divided into 3 separate parts (cables not supplied with DVD Recorder). As with VIDEO and S-VIDEO, COMPONENT VIDEO (Y, Pb, Pr) only carries the picture signal so you need to connect the audio cables so you'll hear the sound. If your TV has COMPONENT INPUT jacks, use three video grade cables to connect the DVD Recorder to these jacks on the TV to get the best picture quality. DIGITAL AUDIO (OPTICAL and COAXIAL): Use one of these jacks to connect your DVD Recorder if you have a Dolby Digital or DTS receiver or decoder. Some receivers have either the COAXIAL or OPTICAL type of Digital Audio Input jack, and some have both. Under most conditions, optical and coaxial connections work equally well--the only difference is the type of cable you connect to the jack. Rarely, but sometimes, coaxial digital cables (especially long ones) pick up radio frequency (RF) interference from household appliances, nearby power lines, and/or broadcast towers. If you want to use a less expensive cable, connect a coaxial cable to the COAXIAL jack if your receiver has a Coaxial input jack. OPTICAL - connect an optical cable (SPDIF), not supplied, to the OPTICAL jack on the DVD Recorder and Digital Audio Optical Input jack on your receiver. COAXIAL - connect a digital coaxial cable (not supplied) to this jack and to the Digital Audio Coaxial Input jack on your receiver.The cable is not a black coaxial cable, but an RCA-type cable. PROG. SCAN switch ­ If you've connected your DVD Recorder to a TV that uses progressive scanning to display the image via the Y, Pb, Pr jacks, turn the switch to the "on" position for progressive scan playback of DVD discs.Typically, only some High Definition Televisions and high-end multimedia monitors use progressive scanning. Leave the switch in the OFF position for S-VIDEO or regular VIDEO (yellow) connections. Note: If you turn the PROG SCAN switch on, and your TV isn't capable of progressive scanning you won't see a clear picture on the TV screen. Additionally, when playing DVDs you won't see any picture-- press STOP (the main menu appears) and turn the PROG SCAN switch to the OFF position.Try playing the disc again. Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 5 Chapter 1: Connections and Setup INPUT VIDEO S-VIDEO IN L RF ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT R AUDIO OUTPUT VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT Y Pb DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL PROG. SCAN OPTICAL OFF ON L AUDIO S-VIDEO OUT Pr R DVD Recorder From Cable Line or Off-air antenna 2 3 4c 4b 4a 1 4a S-VIDEO INPUT1 S-VIDEO CABLE/ANTENNA INPUT2 VIDEO L R TV The back of your TV might look different than the one pictured here. Details about the different kinds of cables used to connect your DVD Recorder are on page 4. To watch one program while you record another: Tune the TV to its Input 1 channel or Vid 1 channel Tune the DVD Recorder to the channel you want to record, and press RECORD. Use the buttons on the TV (or the TV's remote control*) to tune the TV to the channel you want to watch. To play a disc Tune the TV its Input 1 channel or Vid 1 channel. If you need help finding your TV's various Video Input Channels, go to page 16. * The remote control packed with your DVD Recorder is capable of being programmed to operate many brands and models of TVs and VCRs. For instructions, go to page 19. If the remote operates your TV, press TV and INPUT to access the Video Input Channel. 6 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 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): 2 Way Splitter (provided) 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 RF Coaxial cable 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 d Re 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. low Yel White Audio video cables are usually color-coded red, white, and yellow. If your TV has an SVideo 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. 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). Go to page 13 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 7 Chapter 1: Connections and Setup The back of your TV and/or Cable Box might look different than the ones pictured here. RF ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT INPUT VIDEO S-VIDEO IN L AUDIO OUTPUT VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT Y Pb DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL PROG. SCAN OPTICAL OFF ON L AUDIO S-VIDEO OUT Pr DVD Recorder 2c CABLE IN CABLE OU T R R 1c 2b 2a Cable Box From Cable Line or Off-air antenna 1b S-VIDEO INPUT1 S-VIDEO CABLE/ANTENNA INPUT2 VIDEO L R 1a 1d TV Notes about cable boxes: If you have questions about using a cable box with the DVD Recorder, consult your cable company. RCA can only provide general instructions because cable service and cable boxes differ in various areas.This connection only shows a basic RF Coaxial Cable connection, your cable box may have Audio Video or S-Video jacks. You must view premium cable channels through the DVD Recorder if you use this connection because the only channels being sent to the TV via the 2 Way Splitter are standard cable channels. If you have a digital cable box, you can't split the cable signal as shown without purchasing special equipment--the 2 Way Splitter packed with the DVD Recorder is only for regular, analog cable boxes. If you connect your components as described, you must access different Video Input Channels on your TV to see programming. If you don't know how to access Video Input Channels on your TV, go to page 16 for help. A general explanation, based on the connection shown above, follows: To watch one program while you record another: Tune the TV to its Input 1 channel or Vid 1 channel. Tune the DVD Recorder to the cable box channel (usually channel 2, 3, or 4). Use the channel buttons on the cable box to tune to the channel you want to record. Press the RECORD button on the DVD Recorder. Use the buttons on the TV (or the TV's remote control*) to tune the TV to the channel you want to watch. To play a disc Tune the TV to its Input 1 channel or Vid 1 channel. If you need help finding your TV's various Video Input Channels, go to page 16.. * The remote control packed with your DVD Recorder is capable of being programmed to operate many brands and models of TVs. For instructions, go to page 19. If the remote operates your TV, press TV and INPUT to access the Video Input Channel. 8 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Chapter 1: Connections and Setup Connection: DVD Recorder + TV + Basic Cable Box 1. Connect the 2 Way Splitter (provided) to split the cable signal Note: Before you connect the DVD Recorder, you'll need to disconnect some of the cables first in order to re-connect them. 2 Way Splitter (provided) 1a. Disconnect the RF Coaxial cable that originates from the cable signal coming into your house, and goes to the cable box. Connect this RF Coaxial cable to the 2 Way Splitter that was packed with your DVD Recorder -- connect the cable to the end of the 2 Way Splitter that has only one connector. Note: If you have a digital cable box, you can't use the 2 way splitter provided. 1b. 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 of this cable to the Cable Signal Input jack (sometimes labeled CABLE IN) on the cable box. 1c. Connect another RF Coaxial cable (not provided) to the cable box's TV Output Jack (sometimes labeled CABLE OUT); and connect the other end to the RF ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT jack on the back of the DVD Recorder. RF Coaxial cable 1d. Connect another RF Coaxial cable (not provided) to the other connector that's available on the 2 Way Splitter. Connect the other end of that cable to your TV's Antenna Input jack (sometimes labeled CABLE/ANTENNA). For more information about the other Input jacks on the back of the DVD Recorder, go to page 5. 2. Connect the DVD Recorder to the TV 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 (whether it's a TV program or a disc you're playing). 2a. 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). 2b. 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 4. d Re ow Yell White Audio video cables are usually color-coded red, white, and yellow. Red= right audio;White = left audio;Yellow = video. 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) 2c. S-VIDEO If your TV has an S-VIDEO jack, 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). For more explanation, go to page 4.Component Video cables not supplied with the DVD Recorder. 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. If your TV has an SVideo 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. 3. Attach the AC power cord to the unit. 4. Insert the other end of the AC power cord into an AC outlet (or power strip). Go to page 13 Notes:This connection enables you to watch one channel while you record another channel by splitting the cable signal. If your cable box is necessary for premium channels, you won't be able to access them when watching TV directly (i.e., without going through the DVD Recorder by tuning the TV to its Video Input Channel). Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 9 Chapter 1: Connections and Setup Satellite Receiver AUDIO OUT SATELLITE IN LOW SPEED DATA R OUT TO TV IN FROM ANT S-VIDE O VIDEO L PHONE JACK The back of your satellite receiver might look different than the one pictured here. 1 SATELLITE DISH 2b 2a DVD Recorder INPUT VIDEO S-VIDEO IN L RF ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT R AUDIO L AUDIO S-VIDEO OUT OUTPUT VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT Y Pb DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL PROG. SCAN OPTICAL OFF ON Pr If you want to add a VCR to this connection, consult the manual that came with your satellite receiver. R 3a 4 3b TV VIDEO INPUT1 CABLE/ANTENNA INPUT2 L R S-VIDEO The back of your TV might look different than the one pictured here. Details about the different kinds of cables used to connect your DVD Recorder are on page 4. To watch TV (satellite programming) with the DVD Recorder turned on. Tune the TV to its Input 1 channel or Vid 1 channel Tune the DVD Recorder to the INPUT 1 channel (press the INPUT button on the remote). Tune the satellite receiver to the channel you want to watch. To watch TV (satellite programming) with the DVD Recorder turned off. Tune the TV to its CABLE/ANTENNA INPUT channel (usually channel 2, 3, or 4). Tune the satellite receiver to the channel you want to watch. Tune the TV to Input 1 channel or Vid 1 channel. To play a disc: 10 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Chapter 1: Connections and Setup Connection: DVD Recorder + TV + Satellite Receiver The following instructions enable you to record the programs from your satellite receiver. Because the jack configuration and labels vary on different satellite receivers and televisions, the steps provided are general guidelines. Consult your Satellite Receiver and/or Television User's Guides for additional information. If you have cable TV service AND satellite TV, you can connect the cable signal to the DVD Recorder's RF ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT jack. RF Coaxial cable 1. Satellite signal: Leave the cable in place that comes from the satellite dish and goes to the satellite receiver. 2. Connect the satellite receiver to the DVD Recorder 2a. Connect audio cables (red and white) to the satellite receiver's output jacks [sometimes labeled Audio Left (white) and Audio Right (red)]. Connect the other ends of these cables to the corresponding INPUT AUDIO L and AUDIO R jacks on the back of the DVD Recorder. d Re 2b. Connect the video cable (yellow) to the Video Output jack on the satellite receiver (sometimes labeled VIDEO) to the INPUT VIDEO jack on the back of the DVD Recorder. If your satellite receiver, has an S-VIDEO jack, connect an S-Video cable to that jack and to the S-VIDEO IN jack on the DVD Recorder for increased picture quality (not shown in connection diagram). Note: If your satellite receiver doesn't have a Video Output jack (yellow), connect an RF coaxial cable to the satellite receiver's OUT TO TV jack, and to the DVD Recorder's RF ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT jack. ow Yell White 3. Connect the DVD Recorder to the TV Audio video cables are usually color-coded red, white, and yellow. Red= right audio;White = left audio;Yellow = video. 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 (whether it's a satellite program or a disc you're playing). 3a. 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). 3b. 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 4. 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) S-VIDEO (not shown) If your TV has an S-VIDEO jack, connect one end of the S-Video cable (provided) 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). 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. 4. Connect the satellite receiver to the TV Connect an RF coaxial cable to the OUT TO TV jack on the satellite receiver, and to the Cable/Antenna input jack on the TV (sometimes labeled CABLE/ANTENNA) 5. Attach the AC power cord to the unit. Insert the other end AC power cord into an AC outlet (or power strip). If you want to connect a VCR to the satellite receiver and the TV, connect the RF Coaxial cable in step 4 to the VCR's Cable/Antenna Input jack. Connect another RF Coaxial cable to the VCR's OUT TO TV jack, and to the TV's CABLE/ANTENNA INPUT jack. For more information, consult the manuals that came with these products. Go to page 13 Important You can't use the 2 Way Splitter that came with the DVD Recorder to split the satellite signal because it won't read digital signals properly.Therefore, you can't record one program and watch a different program at the same time. Additionally, this connection scenario illustrates a basic connection--you can achieve better video quality by connecting the components with S-Video or Component Video options, depending upon the cables you have and the jacks available on your components. See page 4 for more information about jacks and cables. Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 11 Chapter 1: Connections and Setup Consult the manual that came with your receiver to connect it properly. INPUT VIDEO S-VIDEO IN L RF ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT R AUDIO OUTPUT VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT Y Pb DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL PROG. SCAN OPTICAL OFF ON L AUDIO S-VIDEO OUT Pr R DVD Recorder OUTPUT AUDIO L (left) and R (right) DIGITAL AUDIO COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL Advanced Audio Connection Information Both Dolby Digital® and DTS® are audio formats used to record 5.1-channel audio signals onto the digital track of film (while the film is being made). Both of these formats provide up to six separate channels: left, right, center, left rear, right rear, and common subwoofer.The disc will play 5.1-channel sound only if you've connected a DTS or Dolby Digital receiver or decoder, and if the disc is encoded in the Dolby Digital or DTS format. Please Read This Before Using the DIGITAL AUDIO Jacks! This unit's digital output jacks are designed for a connection to a Dolby Digital or DTS receiver or decoder. Older digital equipment may not be compatible with the Dolby Digital bitstream. Such a connection can create a high level of noise that may be harmful to your ears, and could damage headphones or speakers. It is important to choose the correct Digital Output setting in the System Options menu, especially when you use either of the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks. For more information, go to page 44. Connecting your DVD Recorder to an audio/video receiver You'll need to consult instructions that came with your audio video receiver in order to connect it properly. The information below provides general guidelines for the DVD Recorder's Audio Output Jacks. For a basic audio connection, connect the left and right audio cables to your audio/video receiver and to the OUTPUT AUDIO L (left ­ white) and R (right ­ red) jacks on the back of your DVD Recorder. If you have a Dolby Digital or DTS receiver, use one of the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks to connect the receiver to the DVD Recorder (cables not supplied with DVD Recorder).You must also adjust the Digital Output setting (go to page 44 for information). Notes: The DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT jack has two options: OPTICAL and COAXIAL. Some Dolby Digital receivers have one type of Digital Audio Input jack, and some have both. Under most conditions, optical and coaxial connections work equally well -- the only difference is the type of cable you connect to the jack. If you want to use a less expensive cable, connect a digital coaxial cable (not supplied) to the COAXIAL jack. Rarely, but sometimes, coaxial cables -- especially long ones, pick up radio frequency (RF) interference from household appliances, nearby power lines, and/or broadcast towers. If you would rather use the OPTICAL jack, connect an optical digital cable (not supplied) to the DVD Recorder and to the corresponding digital optical input jack on the receiver. Remove the protective cover that's in the DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL jack before connecting cables. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential unpublished works. © 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved. DTS is a registered trademark of Digital Home Theater Systems, Inc. 12 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Chapter 1: Connections and Setup Install Batteries in the Remote 1. Remove the battery compartment cover on the back of the remote. 2. Insert new batteries. Match the polarities (+ and ­) on the batteries with the diagram on the remote. 3. Put the battery compartment cover back on the remote. Important Battery Information · If you're not going to use the remote for a month or more, be sure to remove the batteries because they can leak and cause damage. · Dispose of batteries in the proper manner, according to federal, state, and local regulations. · Any battery may leak electrolyte if mixed with a different battery type, if inserted incorrectly, if all batteries are not replaced at the same time, if disposed of in fire, or if an attempt is made to charge a battery not intended to be recharged. · Discard leaky batteries immediately. Leaking batteries can cause skin burns or other personal injury. Point the Remote in the Right Direction and Put it in DVD Mode When you want the remote to operate the DVD Recorder, point the remote at the DVD Recorder, not the TV.The remote has to be pointed in the correct direction and toward the correct component in order for the remote control's signal to communicate with the sensor on the component. Make sure there is a clear path between the remote control and the component you want to operate, so the signal isn't blocked. Make sure the remote is in DVD mode -- press the DVD button. Turn on the TV and DVD Recorder 1. Turn on the DVD Recorder--press the DVD button on the remote. 2. Turn on the TV and tune it to the correct Video Input Channel--if you have an RCA, GE, or Proscan TV, press the TV button on the remote and then press the INPUT button on the remote (the TV turns on and tunes to the correct Video Input Channel). If you have another brand of TV, turn on the TV and tune the TV to the correct Video Input Channel (if you don't know how to access the Video Input Channel on your TV, go to page 16 for help). Note:You can program your remote to operate most brands of remote controllable TVs. Instructions are on page 19. Complete the Interactive Setup DVD ON· OF F SAT· C A B LE TV The next few pages step you through the series of screens that will appear the first time you turn on your DVD Recorder. RETU R N VOL MUTE G O· B A C K CH Use the remote control to follow the on-screen instructions.The arrow buttons move the on-screen highlight in the corresponding directions on the screen (up, down, left, right). Up arrow button Press the OK button to select a highlighted item. Notes: You can access the setup screens from the main menu. If you move, get a different program provider for TV shows, or change your connections, you'll need to complete the Interactive Setup again. CLEAR MEN U Left arrow button OPEN· CLOSE ZO OM INFO ANGLE TIMER· GUIDE Right arrow button OK button 3 6 9 ANTEN NA 1 2 5 8 0 Down arrow button INPUT 4 7 If you don't see the Language selection screen (below) the first time you turn on the DVD Recorder, make sure you've tuned your TV to the Video Input Channel that corresponds to the way you've connected the TV to the DVD Recorder. If you need help, go to page 16. REVERSE PLAY Use the arrow buttons FORWARthe remote to on D move through on-screen menus and highlight different options. Press the OK button to select a menu item that is highlighted. English Francois Espanol 1) Select on-screen menu language Make sure the remote is in DVD mode (press the DVD button). If you want the onscreen menus to appear in English, press the OK button on the remote control. If you prefer another language, press the arrow down button until that language is highlighted. Press OK to select the language. Next, the connection screen appears. Note: If you don't see the Language selection screen the first time you turn on the DVD Recorder, make sure you've tuned your TV to the Video Input Channel that corresponds to the way you've connected the TV to the DVD Recorder. If you need help, go to page 16. Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 13 Chapter 1: Connections and Setup Antenna-Cable Antenna-Cable 2) Select the Signal that's connected to the RF ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT jack Completing this information lets the DVD Recorder know what program signals are being sent to it. Choose the type of signal that is connected to the RF ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT jack. Press the right arrow button to access the choices: Antenna-Cable (cable without a cable box) Antenna Only (no cable service, just off-air antenna) Done Cable Receiver (cable service with a cable box) Note: If the DVD Recorder doesn't start searching for channels after you've selected the type of signal connected to the RF ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT jack, press the down arrow button to highlight Done and press OK. 3) Channel Search Searching channels... 35% complete 2 channels found Please wait..... The DVD Recorder automatically scans the signal coming through the cable connected to the RF ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT jack and prepares the channel list. The channel list determines what channels appear when you press the channel up and down buttons. A progress indicator appears on the TV screen.When the Channel Search reaches 100%, press OK (the Channel List appears). If the Channel List doesn't appear, check the RF ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT jack to make sure the cable is connected properly. 4) Channel List Edit the list of channels found Ch 02 Ch 03 Ch 04 The Channel List contains the channels you tune to when you press the CH+ and CH- (channel up and channel down) buttons on the remote control. From the Channel List screen, you can delete channels you rarely watch.You'll still be able to tune to the "deleted" channels directly by using the number buttons on the remote control, but the DVD Recorder won't tune to a channel you delete when you press the CH+/CH- buttons on the remote control. Press the down arrow button to scroll through the channels, or press the CHbutton to scroll a screen at a time. A checkmark in the box next to the channel means it has been stored in the channel list. Follow the on-screen instructions to delete a channel in the list, or add one that isn't in the list.You can also label channels by pressing the INFO button. To skip editing the channel list, press the right arrow button. 5) Time Zone Select your local time zone: Use the down arrow button to highlight your time zone, and press OK (the Daylight Savings Time screen appears). Eastern Central Mountain Should the clock be automatically adjusted for daylight savings time? 6) Daylight Savings Time If you live an area that recognizes Daylight Savings Time, press OK (the DVD Recorder's internal clock will automatically advance the time by 1 hour in the spring and set the clock back by 1 hour in the fall). If you live in an area that doesn't use Daylight Savings Time, press the right arrow button to highlight No, and press OK. Yes No 14 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Chapter 1: Connections and Setup 7) Time and Date Year Date Time 2004 04/29 Tue 29-April 01:47 PM Done Your DVD Recorder has an automatic clock, but it may take awhile for the Recorder to find the correct channel for the clock.Therefore, you might want to set up the clock manually here. Use the number buttons on the remote to enter Year, Date, and Time. To change the AM/PM setting when you're entering the Time, press the right arrow button. Notes: If this screen doesn't appear, you can set the time later from the main menu-- with the remote in DVD mode, press MENU, select Setup, select Installation, select Clock Setup and follow the on-screen instructions. The DVD Recorder is equipped with a clock that automatically keeps the time accurate. If you have any problem with the time being accurate, simply turn off the AutoClock option (page 44). Access the main menu, choose System Options, and then AutoClock. Follow the instructions to disable it, and set the time manually via the Clock Setup menu option that you access via the Setup/Installation menu. Watch TV Disc Disc Library Timers Setup Live - Ch 2 No Disc 1 Library Disc(s) Watch TV When the set-up procedure is complete, the main menu appears with the Watch TV menu highlighted.To watch TV, just press the OK button on the remote. 10:49 am Thu 17-Mar 2004 To watch channels, or video inputs, press OK What to Expect Turn on the DVD Recorder to Watch TV In order to use the features of the DVD Recorder (i.e., the channel banner that provides programming information), you'll have to get used to turning on your DVD Recorder to watch TV. You also need to tune the TV to the Video Input Channel -- instead of changing channels with the TV's channel up and channel down buttons, you change channels via the DVD Recorder's channel up and down buttons (or number buttons) and the TV stays on the Video Input Channel that corresponds to the Input Jacks on the TV you used to connect the TV to the DVD Recorder. If you need help finding the TV's Video Input Channel, go to page 16. The Main Menu Appears The main menu appears whenever you turn on the DVD Recorder.To watch TV, press the OK button when the Watch TV menu is highlighted.When you change channels, the channel banner appears to give you programming information that is available (for more information, go to page 24) Changing Channels You might notice a slight delay when you're changing channels because the signal goes to the DVD Recorder and is then sent out to the TV. Recording one channel and watching another channel at the same time (not available with satellite connection and some cable boxes) A 2 Way Splitter is packed with this product. Connected properly, this splitter enables you to watch one program while you record another.The connections provided show this 2 Way Splitter because you must use it if you want to record a program onto a DVD disc and watch a different program that is being broadcast on TV at the same time. In order to watch one channel while you record another, you must connect the 2 Way Splitter correctly and change the TV to the channel you want to watch while the DVD Recorder stays on the channel you want to record. Operation with cable boxes varies. Not applicable with satellite receivers. When you're recording one program and watching a different program, you can't change channels via the DVD Recorder.You must change the channel on the TV (using the TV's remote control; the channel buttons on the TV; or using the remote packed with the DVD Recorder* provided you program the remote to operate the TV and put the remote in TV mode by pressing the TV button). Notes: If you have a cable box, you might not be able to record premium program stations to the DVD Recorder when using the 2 way splitter. Consult your cable company and/or cable box manual for help. If you have a digital cable box, you must purchase a special digital splitter because the one provided is for regular, analog cable boxes only. Also, the 2-way splitter provided isn't compatible with digital satellite receivers. * The remote control packed with your DVD Recorder is capable of being programmed to operate many brands and models of TVs and VCRs. For instructions, go to page 19. If the remote operates your TV, press TV and INPUT to access the Video Input Channel. Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 15 Chapter 1: Connections and Setup How to find your TV's Video Input Channel In order to see what's playing on your DVD Recorder, you need to tune the TV to the Video Input Channel that corresponds to the Input Jacks on your TV that you used to connect the DVD Recorder to the TV.The Video Input Channel(s) varies for different brands and different models of TVs. RCA, GE, and Proscan TVs If your brand of TV is RCA, GE, or Proscan, the remote control packed with your DVD Recorder will most likely access the TV's Video Input Channel-- with the DVD Recorder turned on, press the TV button, and then press INPUT until you see the DVD Recorder's menu on your TV screen. Other Brands of TVs Since access to a TV's Video Input Channel varies from one manufacturer to the next, it's difficult to provide specific instructions for your particular brand. However, a list of suggestions is provided below. · · Consult the Instruction Manual that came with your TV. If you can't find the information in the manual, or can't find the manual, review the following list. · There might be a button on the TV's remote control that accesses the Video Input Channel (see table below for examples). · You might select the Video Input Channel from the TV's menu system. · You might tune to it by pressing a specific channel number (see table below) · Press the Channel up and/or down buttons on the TV's remote control (sometimes the Video Input Channel is stored in your TV's channel list). Video Input Channel Variations Button/Switch on the TV VIDEO SIGNAL VID 1 VID 2 Button on the TV remote VID1 LINE VID VIDEO S-VID INPUT SOURCE AUX