Things To Consider Before You Connect; Protect Against Power Surges; Protect Components From Overheating; Position Cables Properly To Avoid Audio Interference - RCA DVR2080 User Manual

Connections & Setup

Things to Consider Before You Connect

Protect Against Power Surges

• Connect all components before you plug any of their power cords into the wall outlet or
power strip. NEVER plug your TV into an outlet that is controlled by a wall switch.
• Turn off the TV and/or component(s) before you connect or disconnect any cables.
• Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded. Refer to the Important Safety
Instructions packed with your TV.

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.
• If 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 so the heated air from it
won't flow around other components.

Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference

• Insert each cable firmly into the designated jack.

Use Indirect Light

Don't place the TV where sunlight or room lighting will be directed toward the screen. Use soft or
indirect lighting.

Using a Stand

If a stand, base, or cabinet is used, insure that it is of adequate size and strength to prevent the TV
from being accidentally tipped over, pushed off, or pulled off. This could cause personal injury
and/or damage the TV. Refer to Important Information on the inside front cover and the Important
Safety Instructions packed with your TV.

Cables You May Need to Connect Components to Your TV

The pictures below show the cables (not supplied) you may need for the connections represented
in this book.
S-Video cable
CAT5 (Ethernet) Cable
Coaxial cable
Digital Optical Cable
HDMI and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
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Composite Video
Audio Cables
Audio/ Video cable
DTVLink Cable Speaker Wire
Component Video
(Y, Pb, Pr) cable
HDMI™ cable (or DVI
cable and HDMI/DVI
adapter)
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