User manual RCA DRC8295N

DVD Recorder/VCR Combo User's Guide DRC8295N 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 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. This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian CES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la class B est conforme á la norme du NMB-003 du Canada. 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. DRC8295N Model No. ________________________ Serial No. ________________________ Purchase Date: ______________________________________________________ Dealer/Address/Phone: ________________________________________________ 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. 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. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT Ventilation: You must adequately ventilate the product. Make sure there is adequate space around the DVD Recorder/VCR to provide proper air flow for ventilation. See diagram. The AC power cord is polarized (one blade is wider than the other) and only fits into AC outlets one way. If the plug won't go into the outlet completely, turn the plug over and try to insert it the other way. If it still won't fit, contact a qualified electrician to change the outlet or use a different one. Do not attempt to bypass this safety feature. Table of Contents Chapter 1: Connections and Setup Types of Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Things to consider before you connect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Unpack the Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Choose your connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Explanation of Jacks and Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Back of the DVD/VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Front of the DVD/VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Connection: DVD/VCR + TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Connection: DVD/VCR + TV + Cable Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Connection: DVD/VCR + TV + Satellite Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Advanced Audio Connection Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Install batteries in the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Turn on the TV and the DVD/VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Complete Interactive Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 What to Expect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 How to find your TV's Video Input Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Next Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Play Mode Icon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 IntroScan (Audio CD only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 PlayBack Control (PBC), Video CD only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Playing mp3 and/or JPEG files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Viewing JPEG files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Chapter 5: The Menu System Chapter 2: The Remote Control Explanation of buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Find out if the remote can be programmed to operate your TV . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Programming the remote to operate your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Programming the remote to operate other components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Using the remote to operate other components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Code list for programming the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Chapter 3: Using the Recorder's Features Watching TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 The Channel Banner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 DVD Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Express recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Watching one channel while you record another channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Watching a videocassette tape while you record to disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Copying a DVD disc (DVD+R or DVD+RW) to tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Timer Recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Disc Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Editing the Genre of a Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Finding a title (movie, program, etc.) by using the Sort Feature . . . . . . . . 31 DVD Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Editing DVD+R and DVD+RW discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Editing tiles using the Hide Chapter Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 VCR Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Basic Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Basic Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Advanced VCR Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Advanced Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 VCR Info Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 VCR Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Express Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Watching one channel while you record another channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Watching a DVD disc while you record to tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Copying a videocassette tape to a DVD disc (DVD+R or DVD+RW) . . . . . 36 Chapter 4: Playing Discs Regional Coding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Types of discs you can play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 How to Load and Play Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Using Different Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Search Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Playback Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Using the On-Screen Info Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Time Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Selecting a Title on DVDs or a Track on Audio CDs or VCDs . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Chapter Icon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Subtitle Icon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Repeat Icon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Audio Icon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Camera Angle Icon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Overview of the Menu System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 The Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Watch TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Play Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Disc Title Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Player Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Copy Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Disc Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Autoplay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Screen Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Angle Icon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Play Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Play from Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Copy Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Review A-B Edits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Delete A-B Edits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Tape Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Tape AutoPlay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Playback Mode (Digital or Analog) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 AutoRewind . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Disc Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Timers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Parental Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Lock/Unlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Rating Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Unrated Titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 System Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Digital Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 SRS/TruSurround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Black Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Display Dimmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Audio Broadcast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Recording Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Record Destination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Recording Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Tape Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Smart Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Disc Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . note to see page 42 Tape Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . note to see page 42 Languages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Subtitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Installation Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Interactive Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Channel Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Clock Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Channel List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Chapter 6: Additional Information Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Handling Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Maintenance of Cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Chapter 1: Connections and Setup Types of Discs DVD+Rewritable DVD+R RECORDING: TYPES OF DISCS YOU CAN USE FOR RECORDING DVD+R 2.4x, 4x, or 8x ONLY; DVD+RW 2.4x and 4x ONLY. NOTES: It is NOT possible to record on CD-R or CD-RW discs. IMPORTANT: It is NOT possible to record content that is copy-protected. This is usually true for most pre-recorded DVD discs and most pre-recorded VHS tapes. PLAYBACK: TYPES OF DISCS YOU CAN PLAY · Some discs may not be compatible due to laser pickup and disc design. DVD discs ­ DVD movie discs (DVD-ROM); DVD+R; DVD+RW; DVD-RW (must be recorded using video mode or VM); DVD-R (must be recorded using video mode or VM and must be finalized). CDs (Audio CDs, CD-R, CD-RW) ­ Audio CDs contain musical or sound content only. mp3 discs are CDs (CD-R 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/VCR 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. · · 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. Unpack the Box Your DVD/VCR came with the following items: DVD/VCR Remote control and batteries (part number 261387) 1 set of audio video cables (part number 233086) 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/VCR. Please use the following chart to determine which connection is best for you. Turn to the appropriate page for specific instructions. Components Cables Needed · Coaxial · Audio/video · S-Video Connection TV Go to p. 8 DVD/VCR TV · Coaxial · Audio/video · S-Video TV + cable box p. 10 DVD/VCR TV Cable Box · Coaxial · Audio/video · S-Video TV + satellite receiver p. 12 DVD/VCR TV Satellite Receiver To achieve enhanced picture quality, use an S-Video Cable (optional) to connect your DVD/VCR to your TV if your TV has an S-Video jack available. Connecting an optional audio receiver: After you connect the DVD/VCR to your TV (choose an option above), go to page 14 for general information about connecting an audio/video receiver. 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 a coaxial cable and a set of audio/video cables are packed with your DVD/VCR--you can purchase other cables by calling 1-800-338-0376, order online at www.rca.com, or go to your local electronics store). There are several ways to connect your DVD/VCR 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 dedicated to the color portion of the image, and the other signal is dedicated to the (two signals are black and white part of the image). To ensure maximum picture quality, use three video-grade cables (not supplied) for the connection. You can purchase bundled component video cables (not supplied) 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 multimedia monitors; and some of the "flat" LCD and Plasma TVs or monitors. as HDTVs; Notes: 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 sound. Use the Component Video connection (Y, Pb, Pr) for DVD playback and watching TV. You must also connect yellow video cable or S-Video for VCR playback in analog mode. The Y, Pb, Pr jacks provide optimum picture quality because the video is separated into three signals S-Video Jacks and Cables 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 part of the picture separate from the black and white part of the picture. If your TV has an S-VIDEO jack, connect the DVD/VCR to the TV with an S-Video cable for a better quality picture. Note: Remember to connect the left and right audio cables because the S-Video cable carries only the signal, not the sound. picture Audio/Video Jacks and Cables (RCA-type) 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 connect a cable signal or off-air antenna). Audio These jacks are send the audio from the disc or tape you're playing in the DVD/VCR to the used to 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/VCR 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 DVD/VCR and don't connect the right audio part of the cable. 4 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Chapter 1: Connections and Setup Back of the DVD/VCR 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/ VCR--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/VCR and displaying that information on your TV screen. INPUT The cables connected to INPUT jacks bring the signal that carries the content INTO the DVD/VCR, 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/VCR OUT TO your TV so you can see it on the screen. The correct cables must be connected to the DVD/VCR'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 18). Explanation of Jacks (from left to right) CH3/Ch4 Switch This switch is also found on VCRs--it corresponds to the TV channel you would use to watch a tape if you only have your TV connected to the DVD/ VCR with an RF Coaxial Cable via the CABLE/ANTENNA OUTPUT jack (if the switch is set to CH3, you would tune the TV to channel 3). However, the connections illustrated in the User's Guide show a preferred connection using audio/video cables or an S-Video cable. CABLE/ANTENNA 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/VCR. CABLE/ANTENNA OUTPUT: Connect an RF Coaxial cable (provided) to this jack and to the Cable/Antenna Input jack on your TV. 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/ VCR for temporarily connecting components such as a camcorder or a video game unit. 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 or cable box. AUDIO L (left): Color coded white, connect corresponding audio cable to a compatible component such as a satellite receiver or cable box. AUDIO R (right): Color coded red, connect corresponding audio cable to a compatible component such as a satellite receiver or cable box. S-VIDEO IN: If your satellite receiver or cable box has an S-VIDEO output jack, connect an S-Video cable to this jack because it provides better picture quality than standard video (the yellow jack). OUT: If your TV has an S-Video jack, connect an S-Video cable to the TV's S-VIDEO jack and to this S-VIDEO OUT jack on the DVD/VCR to achieve better picture quality than standard video (the yellow jack). continues on next page... Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 5 Chapter 1: Connections and Setup OUTPUT: These jacks send the content (audio and video) from your DVD/VCR OUT to the TV so you can see it on the TV screen and hear it through the TV's speakers. 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. COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT (Y, Pb, Pr) - DVD PLAYBACK ONLY: 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/VCR). 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/VCR to these jacks on the TV to get the best picture quality. However, make sure you also connect another video cable (either a RF coaxial cable to the CABLE/ANTENNA OUTPUT jack; the yellow cable to the VIDEO Output jack; or an S-Video cable to the S-VIDEO OUT jack) because you can only use Component Video for DVD Playback.You'll need to have another Video Output connected for playback of VCR tapes. DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL OUT - DVD PLAYBACK ONLY: If you have a Dolby Digital or DTS receiver or decoder with a Digital Audio Optical Input jack, you can achieve enhanced sound quality during DVD PLAYBACK by connecting a digital optical cable (not supplied). Note: Make sure you connect regular audio cables in addition to connecting a Digital Audio cable because you can only use the DIGITAL AUDIO connection for DVD Playback. If you're playing a VCR tape in analog mode (necessary for recording to DVD disc and playing a tape at the same time) you'll need the other audio cables connected because the sound from the DIGITAL AUDIO won't match up with the video in analog mode causing a "a lip sync" problem. PROG. SCAN switch ­ If you've connected your DVD/VCR 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. AC-IN ­ This is where you attach the power cord. 6 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Chapter 1: Connections and Setup Front of the DVD/VCR COPY ­ Shortcut to transfer tapes (VCR) to disc (DVD), which is great for converting your camcorder recordings that are on videocassette tape to a DVD disc. When you have a recordable DVD+R or DVD+RW disc in the DVD disc tray and a videocassette tape in the VCR, press COPY (the VCR starts playing and the DVD/VCR starts recording automatically). STANDBY/ON ­ Turns the DVD/VCR on and off. VCR Buttons RECORD ­ Records to a videocassette tape. STOP/EJECT ­ When playing a tape, stops playback. When tape isn't playing, ejects the tape. REV ­ Rewinds the tape FWD ­ Fast forwards the tape PLAY/PAUSE ­ Starts playback. During playback, pauses playback. INPUT ­ Just like a TV has Video Input Channels (page 16), the DVD/VCR has one Video Input Channel for each set of INPUT jacks. The Video Input Channel is the "channel" to which you tune the DVD/VCR so you can see the picture and hear the sound that's coming from the component that is connected to the DVD/VCR's INPUT jacks. For example, if you connected your camcorder to the Audio and Video Input jacks on the front of the DVD/VCR, you would press the INPUT button until INPUT 2Front appears. DVD Buttons CH-/SKIP- (channel down/skip reverse) ­ Goes to the previous channel in the channel list when you're watching TV. When playing a disc, goes to the beginning of the current chapter or track unless you're within the first minute of a chapter or the first 15 seconds of a track--then, you'll skip to the beginning of the preceding chapter or track. CH+/SKIP+ (channel up/skip forward) ­ Goes to the next channel in the channel list when you're watching TV. When playing a disc, goes to the beginning of the next title, chapter, or track on a disc (in effect,"skipping" the title, chapter, or track). OPEN/CLOSE ­ Opens and closes the disc tray. RECORD ­ Records content to a DVD disc (DVD+R or DVD+RW discs only). STOP ­ Stops playback and/or recording. REV (reverse) ­ Searches backwards through the disc. FWD (forward) ­ Searches forwards through a disc. PLAY/PAUSE ­ Starts playback of a disc. Pauses recording or playback. Front Input Jacks: INPUT 2: Audio/Video jacks ­ These Input Jacks are provided for convenience when you are connecting a temporary component, such as a camcorder. S-VIDEO ­ If a component you're connecting, such as a camcorder, has an S-Video Output jack connect it to this jack for picture quality that is better than regular video (yellow). Remember, you still have to connect audio cables to hear sound. Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 7 Chapter 1: Connections and Setup In from cable or antenna CABLE/ANTENNA DVD/VCR INPUT VIDEO S-VIDEO OUTPUT VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT Y 1 DVD/VCR CH3 INPUT CABLE/ANTENNA L AUDIO OUTPUT CH4 IN L AUDIO DVD Playback Only DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Pb OUT R Pr PROG. SCAN OPTICAL OFF ON R AC-IN 4 2 3a 3b 3c 3 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/VCR 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/VCR 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 or tape: 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 18. * The remote control packed with your DVD/VCR is capable of being programmed to operate many brands and models of TVs and VCRs. For instructions, go to page 21. 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/VCR + TV 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. RF Coaxial cable Cable service: If you have cable service via a cable that comes out of the wall, connect the end of that cable to the CABLE/ANTENNA INPUT jack on the DVD/VCR. Note: If you have a cable box, go to page 10 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 CABLE/ANTENNA INPUT jack on the DVD/VCR. d Re 2. Connect the DVD/VCR to the TV You need to connect cables from the DVD/VCR's OUTPUT jacks to the TV's INPUT jacks in order to see the content from the DVD/VCR. Use the RF Coaxial cable that was packed with your DVD/VCR, and connect one end to the CABLE/ANTENNA OUTPUT jack on the DVD/VCR. Connect the other end to the Cable/ Antenna Input jack on the back of your TV (sometimes labeled CABLE/ANTENNA). 3. If you want to be able to record one TV program while you watch a different program, you need to connect the audio/video cables in addition to connecting the RF Coaxial cable described in Step 2. 3a. Connect the audio cables. A set of audio/video cables was packed with your DVD/VCR. Connect the audio cables to the OUTPUT AUDIO L (left ­ white) and R (right ­ red) jacks on the back of your DVD/ VCR, 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/VCR, and to the Video Input jack on your TV (sometimes labeled VIDEO IN). 3c. If your TV has an S-Video jack, use an S-Video cable (optional). Connect one end of the S-Video cable to the S-VIDEO IN jack on the back of the TV and the other end to the S-VIDEO OUT jack on the back of the DVD/VCR. COMPONENT OUT Y, Pb, Pr (not shown) If your TV has Component Input Jacks (Y, Pb, Pr), you can achieve even greater picture quality (DVD playback only) by connecting the DVD/VCR to the TV using these jacks (COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT,Y, Pb, Pr on the DVD/VCR). For more explanation, go to page 4. Component Video cables not supplied with the DVD/VCR. Notes: If your TV is capable of progressive scan, connect the DVD/VCR 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 6. If you use the COMPONENT VIDEO connection (Y, Pb, Pr), you must connect another video cable (yellow or S-Video) for VCR playback. The Component Out jacks are only for DVD playback. 4. Attach the AC power cord to the unit. 5. Insert the other end of the AC power cord into an AC outlet (or power strip). Go to page 15 low Yel White Audio video cables are usually colorcoded red, white, and yellow. If your TV has an S-Video jack, connect an S-Video cable (optional). S-Video provides better video quality than composite video (the yellow jack). Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 9 Chapter 1: Connections and Setup The back of your TV and/or Cable Box might look different than the ones pictured here. CABLE/ANTENNA DVD/VCR INPUT VIDEO S-VIDEO OUTPUT VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT Y INPUT CABLE/ANTENNA L AUDIO IN L AUDIO DVD Playback Only DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Pb OUT R Pr DVD/VCR 1b OUTPUT CH3 CH4 PROG. SCAN OPTICAL OFF ON R AC-IN 4 CABLE IN CABLE OU T 2d 2c 2b 1 Cable Box 2a CABLE/ANTENNA S-VIDEO VIDEO INPUT1 L R S-VIDEO INPUT2 TV Notes about cable boxes: If you have questions about using a cable box with the DVD/VCR, consult your cable company. RCA can only provide general instructions because cable services 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. 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 18 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/VCR 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/VCR. 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 or tape: 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 18. * The remote control packed with your DVD/VCR is capable of being programmed to operate many brands and models of TVs. For instructions, go to page 21. If the remote operates your TV, press TV and INPUT to access the Video Input Channel. 10 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Chapter 1: Connections and Setup Connection: DVD/VCR + TV + Basic Cable Box 1. Connect the cable box signal. Note: Before you connect the DVD/VCR, you'll need to disconnect some of the cables first in order to reconnect them. 1b. Connect the RF Coaxial cable that is connected to the cable box's Output jack (sometimes labeled CABLE OUT) to the CABLE/ANTENNA INPUT jack on the back of the DVD/VCR. RF Coaxial cable 2. Connect the DVD/VCR to the TV You need to connect cables from the DVD/VCR's OUTPUT jacks to the TV's INPUT jacks in order to see the content from the DVD/VCR (whether it's a TV program or a disc you're playing). d Re low Yel White 2a. Use the RF Coaxial cable that was packed with your DVD/VCR, and connect one end to the CABLE/ANTENNA OUTPUT jack on the DVD/VCR. Connect the other end to the Cable/Antenna Input jack on the back of your TV (sometimes labeled CABLE/ ANTENNA). If you want to be able to record one TV program while you watch a different program, you need to connect the audio/video cables (provided) in addition to connecting the RF Coaxial cable described in Step 2a. 2b. Connect the audio cables. A set of audio/video cables was packed with your DVD/VCR. Connect the audio cables to the OUTPUT AUDIO L (left ­ white) and R (right ­ red) jacks on the back of your DVD/VCR, and to the corresponding Audio Input jacks on your TV (sometimes labeled AUDIO IN L and R). 2c. 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/VCR, and to the Video Input jack on your TV (sometimes labeled VIDEO IN). 2d. S-VIDEO If your TV has an S-VIDEO jack, connect one end of an S-Video cable (optional) to the S-VIDEO IN jack on the back of the TV and the other end to the S-VIDEO OUT jack on the back of the DVD/VCR. COMPONENT OUT Y, Pb, Pr (not shown) If your TV has Component Input Jacks (Y, Pb, Pr), you can achieve even greater picture quality (DVD playback only) by connecting the DVD/VCR to the TV using these jacks (COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT,Y, Pb, Pr on the DVD/VCR). For more explanation, go to page 4. Component Video cables not supplied with the DVD/ VCR. Notes: If your TV is capable of progressive scan, connect the DVD/VCR 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 6. If you use the COMPONENT VIDEO connection (Y, Pb, Pr), you must connect another video cable (yellow or S-Video) for VCR playback. The Component Out jacks are only for DVD playback. 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 15 Audio video cables are usually color-codedred,white,andyellow. Red= right audio; White = left audio; Yellow = video. If your TV has an S-Video jack, connect an S-Video cable (optional). S-Video provides better video quality than composite video (the yellow jack). Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 11 Chapter 1: Connections and Setup The back of your satellite receiver might look different than the one pictured here. SATELLITE DISH ANTENNA AUDIO OUT SATELLITE IN LOW SPEED DATA R OUT TO TV IN FROM ANT S-VIDE O VIDEO L PHONE JACK 1 2a 2c 2b CABLE/ANTENNA DVD/VCR INPUT VIDEO S-VIDEO OUTPUT VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT Y DVD/VCR INPUT CABLE/ANTENNA L AUDIO OUTPUT CH3 CH4 IN L AUDIO DVD Playback Only DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Pb OUT R Pr PROG. SCAN OPTICAL OFF ON R AC-IN 4 3c TV 3a INPUT1 CABLE/ANTENNA INPUT2 VIDEO L R 3b 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/VCR 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/VCR 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/VCR 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. To play a disc or tape: Tune the TV to Input 1 channel or Vid 1 channel. 12 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Chapter 1: Connections and Setup Connection: DVD/VCR + 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/ VCR's CABLE/ANTENNA 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/VCR 2a. Connect a coaxial cable to the satellite receiver's OUT TO TV jack, and to the CABLE/ANTENNA INPUT jack on the DVD/VCR. 2b. 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/VCR. d Re 2c. 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/VCR. If your satellite receiver, has an S-VIDEO OUT jack, connect an S-Video cable to that jack and to the S-VIDEO IN jack on the DVD/VCR for increased picture quality (not shown in connection diagram). 3. Connect the DVD/VCR to the TV You need to connect cables from the DVD/VCR's OUTPUT jacks to the TV's INPUT jacks in order to see the content from the DVD/VCR (whether it's a satellite program or a disc you're playing). 3a. Connect an RF coaxial cable to the DVD/VCR's CABLE/ANTENNA OUTPUT jack and to the TV's Antenna Input jack (sometimes labeled CABLE/ANTENNA). 3b. Connect the audio cables. A set of audio/video cables was packed with your DVD/VCR. Connect the audio cables to the OUTPUT AUDIO L (left ­ white) and R (right ­ red) jacks on the back of your DVD/VCR, and to the corresponding Audio Input jacks on your TV (sometimes labeled AUDIO IN L and R). 3c. 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/VCR, and to the Video Input jack on your TV (sometimes labeled VIDEO IN). S-VIDEO (not shown) If your TV has an S-VIDEO input jack, connect one end of an S-Video cable (optional) to the S-VIDEO input jack on the back of the TV and the other end to the S-VIDEO OUT jack on the back of the DVD/VCR. COMPONENT OUT Y, Pb, Pr (not shown) If your TV has Component Input Jacks (Y, Pb, Pr), you can achieve even greater picture quality (DVD playback only) by connecting the DVD/VCR to the TV using these jacks (COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT,Y, Pb, Pr on the DVD/VCR). For more explanation, go to page 4. Component Video cables not supplied with the DVD/VCR. Notes: If your TV is capable of progressive scan, connect the DVD/VCR 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 6. If you use the COMPONENT VIDEO connection (Y, Pb, Pr), you must connect another video cable (yellow or S-Video) for VCR playback. The Component Out jacks are only for DVD playback. 4. Attach the AC power cord to the unit. Insert the other end of the AC power cord into an AC outlet (or power strip). Go to page 15 low Yel White Audio video cables are usually color-coded red, white, and yellow. Red = right audio; White = left audio; Yellow = video. Important You can't watch one satellite program and record another satellite program at the same time. 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. 13 Chapter 1: Connections and Setup