ReplayTV RTV4504 Quick Setup Manual

GETTING STARTED

Take Inventory

Make sure you received the following items:
• ReplayTV Digital Video Recorder
• Coaxial cable
• A/V cable
• S-Video cable
• Ethernet cable
• Telephone cable
• Infrared (IR) blaster cable
• Serial cable
• 9-pin to 15-pin serial cable adapter*
• RJ H to 9-pin adapter*
• ReplayTV remote control with two AA batteries
• User's Guide
• Registration Card
* Use if the serial cable is not compatible with your satellite receiver.
Note: You may not need to use all of the cables provided. This depends on
the types of connectors on your television and if you have a cable box or a
satellite receiver.

Before you Begin

1. If you will be connecting ReplayTV to a home network, make sure you
have an available network connection.
2. Install the batteries in the ReplayTV remote control according to the
diagram inside the battery compartment.

Connection overview

ReplayTV controls and records the television signals you receive (satellite,
cable, antenna or a combination of all three). The signal(s) connect directly
to the ReplayTV inputs. The outputs from ReplayTV connect to a television,
monitor, or A/V receiver.
The ETHERNET and TEL LINE connectors are used to receive your program
listings from the ReplayTV Service The ETHERNET connection is also
™.
used to incorporate ReplayTV into your home network.

Easiest Connection to your TV

The dashed coaxial cable shows the easiest way to
connect ReplayTV to your television. If you have a cable
box or satellite receiver you will still need to perform
Steps 2-5.
If your components have A/V or S-Video outputs it is
recommended that you take advantage of these
connectors, which supply better audio and video quality.
1

Connect Incoming Signal to ReplayTV

•
• If you have a cable box:
Connect a coaxial cable from the OUT connector on
your cable box to the IN FROM ANT connector on
ReplayTV.
Or
If your cable box has Audio/Video OUT connectors,
connect an A/V cable from these connectors to the IN
connectors on ReplayTV. You do not need to connect
the coaxial cable if you choose this option.
For more help call Customer Care
800-933-5899
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Refer to the user's guide for connection options not found on this Quick Setup Guide
and for information on incorporating ReplayTV into your home network
Cable/Satellite Box
1
IN OUT
S -V IDE O
OUT
R AUDIO L V IDE O S E R IAL
Serial cable (satellite receiver only)
A/V cable
Coaxial cable
or
Incoming Coaxial cable (no cable box)
cable
IN
IN
FR OM ANT.
OUT
ANT /C AT V
IN/OUT 2
OUT
S -V IDE O
T O T V
Front of cable/satellite box
2
If you have a satellite receiver:
If you connect a cable box or satellite receiver to
Connect an A/V cable from the Audio/Video OUT
ReplayTV, you need to attach a controller cable so
connectors on your satellite receiver to the
ReplayTV can change the channels on these devices.
Audio/Video IN connectors on ReplayTV.
The controller, either the serial cable or the IR blaster
cable, acts as a remote control for these devices.
Note: If your cable box or satellite receiver has an
• If your satellite receiver has a SERIAL
S-Video OUT connector, connect an S-Video cable
from this OUT connector to the S-Video IN connector
on ReplayTV. (The S-Video cable provides better
picture quality than the yellow video cable.) Then,
• If your device does not have a SERIAL
connect the audio cables (red and white) from your
cable box or satellite receiver to the
IN 2 R and L AUDIO connectors on ReplayTV.
Refer to the user's guide for more information.
Router/Hub/Switch
Ethernet cable
4
a 2
E T HE R NE T
IR B LAS T E R S E R IAL C ONT R OL
or
V G A
IN 1 IN 2 OUT 1OUT 2
DIG IT AL AUDIO OUT
For TVs or
For components
monitors with
with Digital
VGA input
Audio Input
A/V cable
IR blaster cable
Attach Cable Box/Satellite
3
Receiver Controller
Connect the supplied A/V cable from the OUT
connectors on ReplayTV to the Audio/Video IN
connectors on your television, matching like colors.
Note: If your television has an S-Video IN connector,
connect an S-Video cable from the S-Video OUT
connector, connect the serial cable from this connector on ReplayTV to the S-Video IN connector on
your TV. Then, connect the audio cables (red and
connector to the SERIAL CONTROL connector
on ReplayTV. white) from the OUT 2 R and L AUDIO connectors on
ReplayTV to the Audio IN connectors on your TV.
connector, or if you have a cable box or
The VGA and DIGITAL AUDIO OUT outputs are for TVs
EchoStar satellite receiver, use the supplied
or monitors with compatible inputs. If you use the
IR blaster:
VGA output, you still need to connect the yellow
1. Plug the IR blaster cable into the IR BLASTER connector
on ReplayTV. video cable for the first-time Quick Setup
2. Peel off the protective cover on one of the IR blaster
cable emitters.
3. Affix the emitter directly over the IR detector on the
cable box or satellite receiver.
4. Hide the unused emitter behind the equipment.
Television
V HF /UHF
R AUDIO L V IDE O
IN
S -V IDE O
IN
5
ReplayTV
4
3
b
T E L LINE
Telephone cable

Connect ReplayTV to your TV

4
Connect ReplayTV to a Network or
Telephone Line
ReplayTV allows you to use either a broadband connection
(ETHERNET connector) or modem connection (TEL LINE
connector) to connect to the ReplayTV Service for daily
updates of your Channel Guide- – a collection of program
listings from your satellite, cable, or local television provider.
New features are also sent to your ReplayTV using these
connections.
You can also incorporate ReplayTV into your home network,
which allows you to use the in-home and Internet sharing
features, and the photo viewer feature. Refer to "Home
Network Connections" in the user's guide for more
information on system setup. (Note: You can only send
recordings to other ReplayTV 4000 or 4500 series users if you
use the ETHERNET connector.)
4a If you are using a broadband connection,
connect
the supplied Ethernet cable to the ETHERNET
connector on ReplayTV and to your home network.
4b
If you are using a telephone line (not
connecting to
a network), connect the supplied telephone cable
Plug in ReplayTV and Complete
5
the On-screen Setup
IMPORTANT: All other connections must be done
before turning on ReplayTV.
1. Plug the ReplayTV power cord into an electrical
outlet.
2. Turn on your television and other components.
3. Press the ReplayTV POWER button on the remote
control. Note: It will take a few minutes for ReplayTV
to start up. You should see the following screen:
Before continuing, please make sure all accessories are
connected to ReplayTV and your home network
connection is on.

Navigating ReplayTV

Use the directional arrows to highlight an
on-screen option.
Press SELECT to choose an option and
continue.
Begin Quick Setup
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete
the setup and begin using ReplayTV.
If you do not see the Quick Setup screen, try one of these
tips:
• Make sure the power light is illuminated on the
ReplayTV front panel. (If not, press the ReplayTV
POWER button on the remote control.)
• Press the TV/VIDEO or INPUT button on your TV
until the screen displays.
• Tune your television to the channel that
displays auxiliary INPUT. (Refer to your TV
owner's manual.)
• Recheck your connections.
• Refer to "Troubleshooting" in the user's guide.