What To Expect; Next Steps - RCA DRC8000N User Manual

Chapter 1: Connections and Setup

What to Expect

Turn on the DVD Recorder to Watch TV
In order to use the features of the DVD Recorder (i.e., the on-screen GUIDE Plus+ System programming guide), 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.
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. Also, if you
have a satellite receiver connected, use the arrow up/down buttons on the remote to change channels instead of using the CH+/CH- buttons.
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To watch channels, or video inputs, press OK
The main menu appears when you turn on the DVD
Recorder.To watch TV, press OK when the Watch TV
menu is highlighted.
To see the GUIDE Plus+ System, press the GUIDE
button while watching TV or select the GUIDE Plus+
menu.
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.
To see program listings, press the GUIDE button on
the remote control.
The first time you access the GUIDE Plus+ system,
the programs might not be listed yet.The program
information has to be downloaded and is usually sent
at night.
If there is more than one cable system operating in
your zip code, you will have to select the correct
channel line-up for your cable company. Follow the on-
screen instructions.
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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 26)
Recording one channel and watching another channel at the same time
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 and
watch another program that is being broadcast on TV at the same time.
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 GUIDE Plus+ Program Guide
The GUIDE Plus+ system is a no-fee , on-screen programming guide that lists TV schedules
for your area (cable programming and/or off-air broadcasts only, not satellite).To see the
GUIDE Plus+ System programming guide, press the GUIDE button on the remote control.
The GUIDE Plus+ System is not available until it completes its first download of program
information. Program information is usually sent at night.To ensure that your first
download of data is complete, leave your DVD Recorder off overnight but it must remain
plugged into a working AC outlet. If you use a cable box, be sure to leave the cable box
on. Downloads also occur several times a day, but won't affect operation.
Note: the GUIDE Plus+ system doesn't list satellite programming.
*The Universal Remote Control packed with the DVD Recorder operates most RCA, GE, and Proscan TVs. It is also
capable of being programmed to operate many other brands and models. Go to page 21 for more information.
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