RCA 15377550 User Manual
Digital Receiver User's Guide
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Safety Information
WARNING
To reduce risk of fire or
shock hazard, do not
expose this receiver to
rain or moisture.
Cautions
Note to Cable TV Installer: This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820-40 of the
WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
This symbol indicates
“dangerous voltage” inside the
product that presents a risk of
electric shock or personal injury.
Do not stack electronic components or other objects on top of the
receiver. The slots on top of the receiver must be left uncovered to allow
proper airflow to the unit. Blocking the airflow to the unit could impair
performance or damage your receiver and other components.
Do not stack the receiver on top of a “hot component” such as an audio
power amplifier.
Refer to the accompanying Important Safeguards pamphlet for additional
information concerning the safe use of this product.
National Electrical Code (Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1)
which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies
that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the
building as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
This symbol indicates
important instructions
accompanying the product.
Note to Antenna Installer: This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 810 and in
particular article 810-15 of the National Electrical Code (Section 54 of the
Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1) which covers proper installation and
grounding of television receiving equipment as well as to article 820-40 of
the National Electrical Code (Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part
1) which specifies that the satellite dish cable ground shall be connected to
the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as
practical.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: This device incorporates an anticopy process technology that is protected by
U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. The anticopy process is
licensed for non-commercial, home use only. Reverse engineering or
disassembly is prohibited.
Care and Cleaning: Use a soft cloth or dusting attachment of your vacuum cleaner to dust your
receiver. Remove dust from the ventilation holes on the top and bottom.
Plastic surfaces are easily scratched and can be marred by alcohol and various
solvents. Avoid excessive use of oil-based furniture polishes since the
materials used in the cabinet will accumulate more dust. A non-abrasive,
anti-static cleaner/polisher is recommended.
StarSight-Licensed: The manufacture and sale of the television schedule
feature of this product was licensed under one or more of the following
patents of StarSight Telecast, Inc.; U.S. Patent Nos. 4,706,121; 4,977,455;
5,151,789; 5,335,277: and 5,353,121.
Table of Contents
Setup and Connections ........................................ 3
Step 1: Unpack the Digital Receiver............................................... 4
Step 2: Place Batteries in the Remote Control ..............................4
Step 3: Connecting Your Receiver to Your TV and VCR ................4
Basic Connection.......................................................................7
Advanced Connection ..............................................................8
A/V Receiver Connection .......................................................... 9
Step 4: Connecting the VCR Controller........................................10
Attaching the VCR Controllers...............................................10
Step 5: Plug in and Turn on the System .......................................11
Step 6: Find the Video Input on Your TV ..................................... 11
Step 7: Set the VCR Code .............................................................. 12
Using the Remote ............................................... 15
Remote Control Buttons ............................................................... 16
The Point and Select Method ....................................................... 17
Programming the Remote Control ..............................................17
The Menu System ............................................... 21
The Main Menu ............................................................................. 22
Exiting a Menu Screen............................................................22
Main Menu Items....................................................................23
What is a Program Guide?............................................................ 24
Getting Around in the Guides ...............................................25
Tuning to a Channel from the Guide ................................... 26
Getting Information on a Program.............................................. 26
Exiting the Program Guide..................................................... 28
Customizing the Program Guide ...........................................28
Pay-Per-View Programs................................................................. 30
Reviewing Past and Scheduled Purchases ............................. 32
Locking and Unlocking the System .............................................. 33
Setting the Spending Limit .................................................... 34
Profiles ........................................................................................... 35
Especially for Parents.............................................................. 35
Creating and Editing a Profile ............................................... 36
Setting the Rating Limits........................................................ 37
Choosing Your Profile............................................................. 39
Timers............................................................................................. 40
The Mailbox................................................................................... 41
The Set-Up & Test Menu ...............................................................42
System Test .............................................................................. 42
Audio Choice........................................................................... 42
Picture Format......................................................................... 43
Index ..............................................................................................45
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Setup and Connections
Setup and Connections
Getting Started
This manual is designed to get you started quickly. It first
introduces you to your digital receiver system, then shows you
how to use the on-screen guides and menus.
In Setup and Connections, you’ll learn:
• about the jacks and cables
• things to know before connecting the components
• different ways to connect the receiver to your TV
Using the Remote defines the buttons of the remote and how
to program it.
The Menu System details the items and features associated
with the different guides and menus.
Setup and Connections
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➣
Using the Remote
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➣
The Menu System
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Setup and Connections
Step 1: Unpack the Digital Receiver
Make sure to locate the remote control.
Step 2: Place Batteries in the Remote Control
Follow these steps whenever you need to install or change the batteries
in your digital receiver remote.
1. Remove the cover from the battery compartment.
2. Insert batteries in the battery compartment, matching the +
and – end of each battery.
3. Replace the cover.
Step 3: Connecting Your Receiver to Your TV and VCR
The following sections provide cable and connection information to help
you decide what connection is best for you. Depending on what
components you have, another connection may provide better picture
and audio quality.
Things to Know Before Connecting
Components
Protect Your Components from Power Surges
• Connect all components before plugging any power cords into the
wall outlet.
• Always turn off the digital receiver, TV and other components
before you connect or disconnect any cables.
Position Cables Correctly to Avoid Audio Hum or
Interference
• Insert all cable plugs firmly into their jacks.
• Place the audio/video cables to the sides of the TV’s back panel
instead of straight down the middle after you connect your
components.
To receive signals, your digital receiver
must be connected to a digital antenna.
This antenna must be installed by a
certified, professional installer. Do not
attempt to install the digital antenna
yourself.
• Try not to coil any twin-lead cables and keep them away from the
audio/video cables as much as possible.
• Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded. Refer to
the Safety Tips sheet packed with your unit.
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Setup and Connections
Protect Your Components from Overheating
• Do not block ventilation holes in any of the components. Arrange
the components so that air can circulate freely.
• Do not stack components.
• Allow adequate ventilation when placing your components in a
stand.
• Place an amplifier or digital receiver on the top shelf of the stand so
heated air rising from it will not flow around other components.
Jacks and Cables
RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables (F-type)
The RF jacks provide good picture and mono sound quality, and are to
be used if audio/video connections are not available for your TV.
RF Jack
Audio/Video Jacks and Cables (RCA-type)
The audio/video jacks provide very good picture and stereo sound
quality, and should be used if your TV has no S-Video jack.
Theses jacks are used for most audio/video connections between
components. The digital receiver audio/video jacks are color coded
(yellow for video, red for right audio, and white for left audio). If your
TV has only one input for audio (mono), connect it to the left (white)
audio jack on the digital receiver.
S-Video Jack and Cable
The S-Video jack provides the best picture quality for your digital
receiver system.
This jack is available on many TVs and is used in conjunction with audio
cables to connect the digital receiver to your TV. Remember also to
connect the left and right audio cables because the S-Video jack carries
only the picture signal, not the sound.
VCR Controller Jack and Cable
The VCR controller cable plugs into a jack on the digital receiver’s back
panel. The other end of the cable affixes to your VCR’s remote sensor.
Audio/Video Jacks
S-Video Jack
VCR Controller Jack
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Setup and Connections
Back of the Receiver
The diagram below describes each of the back panel jacks found on
your digital receiver. When connecting A/V cables, be sure to connect
corresponding OUTPUTS and INPUTS (Video to Video, Right Audio to
Right Audio, etc.).
OUT TO TV Use to connect the digital
receiver to your TV. However, if your TV
has audio/video jacks, you should use
those jacks to get better picture and
sound quality.
SMART CARD Identifies you
to your program providers. The
digital receiver system requires
a valid smart card.
IN FROM ANT Use to
connect the digital
receiver system to an
alternative off-air
antenna or cable TV
signal.
S-VIDEO Provides the best
picture quality. If your TV has
S-VIDEO capability, use this jack
along with the audio/video jacks
to connect the digital receiver to
your TV.
OUT
TO
TV
IN
FROM
AUX
CH 4
CH 3
S-VIDEO
OUT
MMDS INPUT
VIDEO R LAUDIO
OUT
OUT
REMOTE
OUT
SMART CARD
AUDIO/VIDEO Provide better sound
and picture quality than the OUT TO
TV jack. If your TV has audio/video
capability, use these jacks to connect
the digital receiver to your TV. You
must also connect the VIDEO jack.
PHONE JACK
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Setup and Connections
Basic Connection
How to View Your Components
To watch the digital receiver in this connection, tune the TV to CH 3 or
4. You may change the output channel.
To record programming, tune the receiver to the desired channel and
set your VCR to record on channel 3 or 4.
To view VCR recordings, tune the TV to the VCR output channel (usually
CH 3 or 4) and set your VCR to play. If your VCR is a brand other than
RCA, GE, or ProScan, you may need to program the remote to control
the VCR. See the next section, Programming the Remote.
DIGITAL
RECEIVER
CAUTION
Do not stack electronic components or
other objects on top of the digital
receiver. See Safety Information, inside
front cover.
DIGITAL
ANTENNA
VCR
CH3
CH4
TV
IN FROM ANT
OUT TO TV
IN
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Setup and Connections
Advanced Connection
How to View Your Components
To watch the digital receiver in this connection, tune the TV to the video
input channel. (To find your TV’s video input channel, follow Step 4).
Then tune the receiver to the desired channel.
To record programming, tune the receiver to the desired channel. Then
set your VCR to record on channel 3 or 4.
To view VCR recordings, tune the TV to the VCR output channel (usually
channel 3 or 4) and set your VCR to play. If your VCR is a brand other
than RCA, GE, or ProScan, you may need to program the remote to
control the VCR. See the next section, Programming the Remote.
CAUTION
Do not stack electronic components or
other objects on top of the digital
receiver. See Safety Information, inside
front cover.
DIGITAL
RECEIVER
VCR
IN FROM ANT
CH3
CH4
OUT TO TV
TV
DIGITAL
ANTENNA
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IN
Setup and Connections
A/V Receiver Connection
How to Listen to Programming
To listen to programming using optional audio equipment, connect an
A/V receiver to the digital receiver. Use RCA-type audio cables to connect
the digital receiver’s left and right audio out jacks to the A/V receiver’s
left and right audio in jacks.
This connection provides stereo sound output to your stereo equipment.
Sound quality may vary depending on the type of equipment you use.
To listen to digital receiver audio, tune the digital receiver to a program.
Turn the A/V receiver on and tune to the A/V receiver’s audio input.
DIGITAL
RECEIVER
CAUTION
Do not stack electronic components or
other objects on top of the digital
receiver. See Safety Information, inside
front cover.
DIGITAL
ANTENNA
OUT
TO
TV
CH 4
IN
CH 3
FROM
AUX
A/V RECEVER
VCR
IN FROM ANT
CH3
CH4
OUT TO TV
S-VIDEO
OUT
MMDS INPUT
VIDEO R LAUDIO
OUT
OUT
RL
AUDIO INPUT
REMOTE
OUT
SMART CARD
PHONE JACK
TV
IN
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Setup and Connections
Step 4: Connecting the VCR Controller
The VCR Controller enables the digital receiver to control your VCR so
that you can record a program from the program guide.
After you have affixed the ends of the controller to the VCR , you will
use the on-screen menu system to test the connected devices.
Attaching the VCR Controllers
Some components label the infrared remote sensor, and others do not. If
your component is labeled, affix the VCR controller directly over the
sensor. For components that do not label the remote sensor, you need to
use to use the component’s remote control to locate the sensor.
1. Hold the VCR’s remote control (not the remote that came with your
digital receiver) so that it is touching the front of the VCR.
2. Slowly move the remote over the front of the VCR while pressing the
remote power button on and off. (Be sure to press and release the
power button each time you move the remote. Holding the button
may not work.)
VCR
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Setup and Connections
STEP 5: Plug in and Turn on the
System
Plug the end into the wall outlet, matching the wide blade of the plug
with the wide slot in the outlet. Be sure to insert the plug completely.
To turn on the system, press the LOOK button on the remote or the
POWER button on the front panel. If your TV brand is RCA, GE, or
ProScan, press the TV button on the remote to turn on the TV. If your TV
brand is not RCA, GE, or ProScan, see the next section, Using the
Remote, for details on how to use the remote to control your TV.
Step 6: Find the Video Input on Your TV
• Note: You do not need to complete this step if you used the basic
connection.
If you used the advanced connection, you must tune your TV to the
Video Input Channel to see the digital receiver menu screens. Since
there are so many brands and models of TVs, there are just as many
ways to access a TV’s Line Input Channel. Below are some things you can
try.
• If your TV brand is RCA, GE, or ProScan, press TV on the remote that
came with your digital receiver. Then press the INPUT button on the
remote.
• If your TV brand is not RCA, GE, or ProScan, consult your TV Owner’s
Manual.
If you cannot find your TV Owner’s Manual, you will have to investigate.
You might access the TV’s Video Input Channel by:
• pressing a button on the remote
• finding it through the TV’s menu system
• tuning directly to it by pressing a specific channel number
• going through all channels in the list by pressing the channel up or
down buttons on the TV.
The video channel variations table at the right lists some of the
different ways manufacturers label the Video Input Channel.
Video Channel Variations
Button/switch
on the TV
VIDEO
SIGNAL
VID 1
VID 2
S-VID
S-VIDEO
Button on the
TV Remote
VID 1
LINE
VID
VIDEO
S-VID
INPUT
SOURCE
AUX
Channel #
00
90
91
92
VID 1
VID 2
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Setup and Connections
Step 7: Set the VCR Code
To complete this step, make sure you have connected the VCR controller
as described in step 4. To control your VCR, you will then need to tell the
digital receiver which VCR brand you are using. This is done by selecting
Set VCR Code from the Set-up & Test menu.
1. Make sure your TV is tuned to the channel that displays the digital
receiver picture, i.e. channel 3,4 or the Video Input channel.
2. Press the LOOK button on the remote control. The receiver should
turn on.
3. Press the MENU•SELECT button. The Main menu should appear on
the TV screen.
Press MENU•SELECT to bring up the Main menu.
4. Press the down arrow on the remote until the menu item Set-up &
Test is highlighted on the menu screen, then press MENU•SELECT.
6. Press the down arrow on the remote control until the menu item
Set VCR Code is highlighted, then press MENU•SELECT.
7. Use the arrows or digit keys to input the correct code for your VCR
brand. The VCR Codes are located on the following page.
Read the section Using the Remote
Control for more information about
programming the remote to control TVs
and VCRs.
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Use the arrows to enter a VCR code.
Setup and Connections
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to ensure that you are using the
correct code. If the VCR automatically stops tape play, then you
know that the receiver and the VCR are communicating.
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the set-up.
VCR Codes
Note: Some older VCR brands may not be
capable of being controlled by the digital
receiver.
Aiwa ........................................................................................... 015
Akai .................................................... 003, 017, 022, 023, 063, 066
Audio Dynamics ................................................................. 014, 016
Broksonic .................................................................................... 010
Candle ........................................ 007, 009, 013, 044, 045, 046, 052
Cannon ............................................................................... 008, 053
Capehart..................................................................................... 001
Citizen ........................................ 007, 009, 013, 044, 045, 046, 052
Colortyme................................................................................... 014
Craig ................................................................................... 007, 012
Curtis-Mathes ..... 000, 007, 008, 014, 015, 044, 046, 053, 064, 067
Daewoo .............................................................. 013, 045, 052, 076
DBX ..................................................................................... 014, 016
Dynatech .................................................................................... 015
Electrohome ............................................................................... 027
Emerson.............................. 008, 009, 010, 013, 015,020, 023, 027,
.................... 034, 041, 042, 047, 049, 057, 062, 065, 067, 068, 070
Fisher .......................................... 002, 012, 018, 019, 043, 048, 058
Funai ........................................................................................... 015
GE ............................................................... 000, 007, 008, 032, 053
Goldstar .............................................................. 009, 014, 046, 060
Harman Kardon ......................................................................... 014
Hitachi ................................................................ 005, 015, 035, 036
Instant Replay ............................................................................ 008
JCL............................................................................................... 008
JC Penney ........... 002, 005, 007, 008, 014, 016, 030, 035, 051, 053
JVC .............................................................. 002, 014, 016, 030, 046
Kenwood ............................................ 002, 014, 016, 030, 044, 046
KLH ............................................................................................. 073
Lloyd ........................................................................................... 015
Logik ........................................................................................... 031
Magnavox .......................................................... 008, 029, 053, 056
Marantz ...................... 002, 008, 014, 016, 029, 030, 044, 046, 061
Marta .......................................................................................... 009
MEI.............................................................................................. 008
Memorex ............................................................ 008, 009, 012, 015
MGA ................................................................................... 004, 027
Midland ...................................................................................... 032
Minolta ............................................................................... 005, 035
Mitsubishi ................................................... 004, 005, 027, 035, 040
Montgomery Ward .................................................................... 006
MTC .................................................................................... 007, 015
Multitech ............................................................ 007, 015, 031, 032
NEC ............................. 002, 014, 016, 030, 044, 046, 059, 061, 064
Panasonic ........................................................... 008, 053, 075, 077
Pentax......................................................................... 005, 035, 044
Pentex Research +...................................................................... 046
Philco .................................................................. 008, 029, 053, 056
Philips ................................................................................. 008, 029
Pioneer ............................................................... 005, 016, 033, 050
Portland...................................................................... 044, 045, 052
ProScan ....................................................................................... 000
Quartz ........................................................................................ 002
Quasar ................................................................................ 008, 053
RCA ............................. 000, 005, 007, 008, 028, 035, 037, 054, 069
Radio Shack/ Realistic ....................... 002, 006, 008, 009, 012, 015,
............................................................................ 019, 027, 043, 053
Samsung ..................................................... 007, 013, 022, 032, 042
Sansui ......................................................................................... 016
Sanyo .................................................................................. 002, 012
Scott............................................................ 004, 013, 041, 049, 068
Sears ........................... 002, 005, 009, 012, 018, 019, 035, 043, 048
Sharp .......................................................... 006, 024, 027, 039, 045
Shintom .............................................................. 017, 026, 031, 055
Sony ............................................................................ 017, 026, 038
Sylvania ...................................................... 008, 015, 029, 053, 056
Symphonic .................................................................................. 015
Tandy .................................................................................. 002, 015
Tashiko........................................................................................ 009
Tatung ........................................................................................ 030
Teac............................................................................. 015, 030, 069
Technics ...................................................................................... 008
Teknika ............................................................... 008, 009, 015, 021
Toshiba ....................................................... 005, 013, 019, 048, 049
Totevision ........................................................................... 007, 009
TMK ............................................................................................ 067
Unitech ....................................................................................... 007
Vector Research ......................................................... 014, 016, 044
Victor .......................................................................................... 016
Video Concepts .......................................................... 014, 016, 044
Videosonic .................................................................................. 007
Wards.. 005, 006, 007, 008, 009, 012, 013, 015, 025, 027, 031, 035
Yamaha....................................................... 002, 014, 016, 030, 046
Zenith ................................................................. 011, 017, 026, 072
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