Connection: Dvd Recorder + Tv + Cable Box - RCA DRC8000N User Manual

Thomson/rca user's guide dvd recorder drc8000n
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Chapter 1: Connections and Setup
The back of your TV and/or Cable Box might
look different than the ones pictured here.
DVD Recorder
Cable Box
From Cable Line or
Off-air antenna
1a
1a
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.
You must view premium cable channels through the DVD Recorder if you use this connection because only regular cable channels are being sent to the TV via the 2
Way Splitter.
If you have a digital cable box, you need to purchase a special type of splitter—the one 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 15 for help. A general explanation, based on the connection shown above, follows:
To watch one program while you record another:
To play a disc
If you need help finding your TV's various Video Input Channels, go to page 15.
* 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.
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C A B LE I N
C A B LE OU T
1b
1b
CABLE/ANTENNA
1d
1d
TV
Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only.
INPUT
OUTPUT
VIDEO
VIDEO
L
L
S-VIDEO
RF ANTENNA/CABLE
AUDIO
AUDIO
IN
INPUT
R
R
2b
2b
1c
1c
VIDEO
L
INPUT1
INPUT2
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).
Tune the cable box 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.
Tune the TV to its Input 1 channel or Vid 1 channel.
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUTPUT
Y
Pb
G-LINK
S-VIDEO
DIGITAL AUDIO
OUT
OUT
Pr
PROG.
SCAN
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
IR SAT
ON
OFF
2a
2a
R
S-VIDEO
3
3

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