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DSL Decoder
User's Guide
Changing Entertainment. Again.
DSL1500/DSL1510

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  • Page 1 DSL Decoder User’s Guide Changing Entertainment. Again. DSL1500/DSL1510...
  • Page 2 Important Information Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove CAUTION cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. servicing to qualified service personnel. DO NOT OPEN. This symbol indicates "dangerous This symbol indicates important voltage"...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1: Connections and Setup Things to Consider Before Connecting Components ....3 Cables to Connect Components to Your DSL Decoder ....3 Choose Your Connection............... 4 TV + DSL Decoder + External Modem ........5 TV + DSL Decoder ................. 6 TV + VCR + DSL Decoder .............
  • Page 4 Table of Contents Viewing Your Bookmarks ..................19 Selecting and Deleting Bookmarks ..............19 Searching the Web ....................20 Exiting back to the Browser ................. 20 Saving Your Bookmarks ..................20 Viewing Your History ....................20 Chapter 4: Additional Information Troubleshooting ................
  • Page 5: Chapter 1: Connections And Setup

    Chapter 1: Connections and Setup Things to Consider Before Connecting Components Protect Components From Power Surges • Connect all components before plugging any power cords into the wall outlet. • Always turn off the TV and other components before you connect or disconnect any cables. Position Cables to Avoid Audio Hum or Interference •...
  • Page 6: Choose Your Connection

    Chapter 1: Connections and Setup Choose Your Connection There are several ways to hook up your DSL decoder, depending on the components connected. Please use the following chart to determine which connection is best for you and proceed to the appropriate page.
  • Page 7: Tv + Dsl Decoder + External Modem

    Chapter 1: Connections and Setup The back of your AUDIO VIDEO L / MONO TV might not look exactly like the one shown here. CABLE/ ANTENNA S-VIDEO DECODER IN FROM ANTENNA SMART CARD COAXIAL RECORDER CONTROL PHONE OUT TO TV LINE IN ETHERNET AC INLET~...
  • Page 8: Tv + Dsl Decoder

    Chapter 1: Connections and Setup The back of your AUDIO VIDEO L / MONO TV might not look exactly like the one shown here. CABLE/ ANTENNA S-VIDEO DECODER IN FROM ANTENNA DSLLIN E IN SMART CARD COAXIAL RECORDER CONTROL PHONE OUT TO TV LINE IN ETHERNET...
  • Page 9: Tv + Vcr + Dsl Decoder

    Chapter 1: Connections and Setup The back of your AUDIO VIDEO L / MONO TV might not look exactly like the CABLE/ ANTENNA one shown here. S-VIDEO The back of your VCR might not ANT. IN AUDIO look exactly like RF OUT the one shown here.
  • Page 10: A/V Receiver + Dsl Decoder

    Chapter 1: Connections and Setup A/V RECEIVER The back of your TAPE COAX receiver might not look exactly like OPTICAL the one shown here. DECODER IN FROM ANTENNA DSLLIN E IN SMART CARD COAXIAL RECORDER CONTROL PHONE OUT TO TV LINE IN ETHERNET AC INLET~...
  • Page 11: Connecting A Secondary Dsl Decoder Or Other Device With Home Pna Or Ethernet

    Chapter 1: Connections and Setup SECONDARY DSL DECODER IN FROM ANTENNA LINE IN SMART CARD COAXIAL RECORDER CONTROL PHONE OUT TO TV LINE IN ETHERNET AC INLET~ HPNA OPTICAL DIGITAL VIDEO S-VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT RF COAXIAL NETWORK Ethernet OR Home PNA PRIMARY DSL...
  • Page 12: Turn On The Tv And Dsl Decoder

    Turn on the TV and DSL Decoder 1. Turn on the TV (if the TV you’ve connected to the decoder is an RCA, GE, or Proscan TV, press the TV button on the remote packed with your decoder). 2. Tune the TV to the correct Video Input Channel.
  • Page 13: Chapter 2: Remote Control

    OK•SELECT In on-screen menus, this button acts as an Enter button (used in conjunction with the remote control’s To turn off all the RCA, GE, and Proscan components that are connected to the arrow buttons). This button selects the highlighted on-screen decoder, press ON•OFF twice within two...
  • Page 14: Using The Input Button

    EXIT•CLEAR To TV Turns on the decoder in TV mode. TV Turns on a compatible RCA, GE, or Proscan TV and puts the remote control in TV-operating mode. Also used with the ON•OFF button to turn on/off a different brand of TV (if programmed).
  • Page 15: Programming The Remote To Operate Other Components

    ON • OFF Components The universal remote can be programmed to operate most brands of remote controllable components. The remote is already programmed to operate most RCA, GE, and Proscan Indicator components. Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote To determine whether the universal remote needs to be programmed for your component, turn the component ON.
  • Page 16: How To Use The Remote After You've Programmed It

    Chapter 2: Remote Control Using Automatic Code Search You can program the remote to operate each of your components. To stop the automatic code search without programming any of your components, press EXIT•CLEAR until the indicator on the remote turns off. Note: AUX can’t be programmed using the automatic code search method.
  • Page 17: Code List

    Audiovox ..............2014 1006, 1012, 1038, 1049, 1095, 1162, 1171, 1172 Hallmark ............1004, 1006 Bell & Howell .............. 2011 RCA ....1000, 1003, 1004, 1005, 1006, 1007, Harvard ................. 1038 Beaumark ..............2013 1019,1096, 1098, 1099, 1100, 1101, Hitachi ..1004, 1006, 1012, 1013, 1014, 1059,1060, Broksonic ............
  • Page 18 Quasar ..........2021, 2022, 2125 AUX ................4004 2037, 2038, 2039, 2040, 2041, 2042, 2044, 2045, RCA ..2000, 2001, 2003, 2013, 2021, 2055, 2056, Phono ................4005 2046, 2047, 2065, 2113, 2116, 2117, 2130 2082, 2083, 2084, 2085, 2086, 2087, 2088, 2089, Tape ................
  • Page 19: Using The Remote Control To Choose On-Screen Menu Items

    Chapter 3: Decoder Features Using the Remote Control to Choose On-screen Menu Items The technical term is “Navigation” – how you move through the on-screen menus. The theory is the same throughout the menu screens: highlight your choice and select it. To highlight a menu item, press the arrow buttons on the remote or the keyboard.
  • Page 20: Using The Web Browser

    Chapter 3: Decoder Features Using the Web Browser The web browser is where you do all your internet browsing. Not only can you surf all your favorite websites, but you can also view and save your bookmarks, view your browsing history, and search for new websites using your service provider’s search engine, if available from your provider.
  • Page 21: Web Page Navigation

    Chapter 3: Decoder Features Web Page Navigation You can use the arrow buttons on the remote or the optional wireless keyboard to move around web pages. To hide the browser toolbar so that you can browse the page, press the TOOLS button or use the up arrow button to move from the toolbar to the website.
  • Page 22: Searching The Web

    Chapter 3: Decoder Features Saving Your Bookmarks Go to the webpage you want to save and press the SAVE BOOKMARK button (your bookmark saves). - OR - 1. Go to the webpage you want to save. 2. Press the TOOLS button (the browser toolbar appears). 3.
  • Page 23: Chapter 4: Additional Information

    Chapter 4: Additional Information Troubleshooting You can correct most problems you have with your product by consulting the troubleshooting list that follows. If you need service, please contact your service provider. Decoder Problems Decoder won’t turn on • Press the ToTV button. •...
  • Page 24: Care And Cleaning

    Chapter 4: Additional Information The Secondary decoder was working then “Signal is Temporarily Unavailable” appears • Momentarily unplugging the primary device will cause all secondary devices to lose signal during a reboot. While connecting, “1) Contacting the network...” appears for a long time •...
  • Page 25: Fcc Declaration Of Conformity And Industry Canada Information

    This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Trade Name: RCA Model: DSL1500, DSL1510 Equipment Classification: TV Interface Device Responsible Party: Thomson multimedia, Inc.
  • Page 26: Additional Fcc Information

    Chapter 4: Additional Information Additional FCC Information This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and the requirements adopted by the ACTA. On the back or bottom side of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, a product identifier in the format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX.
  • Page 27: Front Of The Decoder

    Chapter 4: Additional Information POWER SELECT SERVICE NETWORK 4 5 6 Front of the Decoder 1. Power indicator – Indicates when the unit is on or in standby. 2. POWER – Toggles the unit between on and standby. 3. Arrow buttons – Move the on-screen highlight, and enter data such as letters or numbers in certain menus.
  • Page 28: Back Of The Decoder

    Chapter 4: Additional Information IN FROM ANTENNA LINE IN SMART CARD COAXIAL RECORDER CONTROL PHONE OUT TO TV LINE IN ETHERNET AC INLET~ HPNA OPTICAL VIDEO DIGITAL S-VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO OUT RF COAXIAL COMPONENT VIDEO OUT NETWORK 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Back of the Decoder...
  • Page 29: How To Find Your Tv's Video Input Channel

    The video input channel for TVs varies by brand and model. Below are some steps to try to find your TV’s video input channel: • If your TV brand is RCA, GE, or Proscan, press the TV button on the decoder’s remote control, then press the INPUT button.
  • Page 30: Accessories

    VH913 VH83 Standard Audio/Video cable with RCA- S-Video Cable has multi-pin connectors on each type phono plugs. end for connecting S-Video components to your TV. Chapter 4 Illustrations contained in this document are for representation only.
  • Page 31 Use this number only to place on order for accessory items listed on this order form. 1-800-338-0376 To order on-line, go to: www.rca.com (subject to availability) To place your order by mail, detach and mail the completed order form with credit card information, money order or check in US currency (made payable to Thomson multimedia Inc.) to the following...
  • Page 32 Visit the RCA website at www.rca.com Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton. This will only add delays in service for your product. Thomson multimedia Inc. 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis, IN 46290 ©2002 Thomson multimedia Inc.

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