RCA DRC7005N User Manual

Digital Media

Recorder

User’s Guide

Changing Entertainment. Again.

DRC7005N

Important Information

CAUTION

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FCC INFORMATION

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures.

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect this equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference--Causing Equipment Regulations.

Refer to the identification/rating label located on the back panel of your product for its proper operating voltage.

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Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately. Returning this card allows us to contact you if needed. Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase. Attach it here and record the serial and model numbers in case you need them. The numbers are located on the back of the player.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this DVD player to rain or moisture.

CAUTION

THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

CAUTION

FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user’s authority to operate it.

Note:

This DVD player is designed and manufactured to respond to the Region Management Information. If the Region number of a DVD disc does not correspond to the Region number of this DVD player, this DVD player cannot play the disc. The Region number for this DVD player is Region No 1.

Note:

This device is protected by U.S. patent numbers 4,631,603 and 4,577,216 and 4,819,098 and other intellectual property rights. The use of Macrovision’s copy protection technology in the device must be authorized by Macrovision and is intended for home and other limited pay-per-view uses only, unless otherwise authorized in writing by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

GUIDE Plus+ patents: 6,331,877; 6,239,794; 6,154,203; 5,940,073; 4,908,713; 4,751,578; 4,706,121

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The VCR Plus+ and the GUIDE Plus+ systems are manufactured under license from Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. and/or its related affiliates.

DRC7005

CLASS 1

LASER

PRODUCT

GEMSTAR IS NOT IN ANY WAY LIABLE FOR THE ACCURACY OF THE PROGRAM INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE GUIDE PLUS+ SYSTEM. IN NO EVENT SHALL GEMSTAR BE LIABLE FOR ANY AMOUNT REPRESENTING LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, OR INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROVISION OR USE OF ANY INFORMATION, EQUIPMENT, OR SERVICES RELATING TO THE GUIDE PLUS+ SYSTEM.

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Chapter 1: Connections and Setup

Things to consider before you connect ..................................................................2

Choose your connection ..........................................................................................3

Connection: Digital Media Recorder + TV + VCR (optional) ......................4

Connection: Digital Media Recorder + TV + Cable Box ..............................6

Connection: Digital Media Recorder + TV + Satellite Receiver..................8

Connecting the Digital Media Recorder to an Audio Receiver ................10

Connect the G-LINK cable ....................................................................................11

Install batteries in the remote control ................................................................12

Turn on the TV and the Digital Media Recorder ................................................12

Complete On-Screen Setup ..................................................................................12

What to Expect ......................................................................................................15

How to find your TV’s Video Input Channel........................................................16

Next Steps ..............................................................................................................16

Chapter 2: The Remote Control ..............................17

Explanation of buttons..........................................................................................18

Programming the remote to operate your TV ....................................................19

Programming the remote to operate other components....................................19

Code list for programming the remote control ..................................................20

Chapter 3: Using the Recorder’s Features

Watching TV ..........................................................................................................24

Pausing Live TV ......................................................................................................24

Recording ................................................................................................................24

Stopping or pausing recording ....................................................................24

Watching one channel while you record another channel ......................25

Recording from the GUIDE Plus+ on-screen programming guide............25

Setting up Timer Recordings to record programs automatically..............25

Copying music and/or pictures ....................................................................26

Playback ..................................................................................................................27

About the GUIDE Plus+ On-Screen Programming Guide ..................................28

Listings ..........................................................................................................29

Sort ................................................................................................................29

News ..............................................................................................................30

Messages........................................................................................................30

Promotions ....................................................................................................30

Schedule ........................................................................................................30

Setup..............................................................................................................30

Chapter 4: Playing Discs ..........................................31

Regional Coding ....................................................................................................32

Using Different Menus ..........................................................................................32

How to Load and Play Discs..................................................................................32

Search Options ......................................................................................................33

Playback Options ....................................................................................................33

Using the On-Screen Info Display ........................................................................34

Time Display ..................................................................................................35

Selecting a Title ............................................................................................35

Selecting a Chapter ......................................................................................35

Selecting Subtitles ........................................................................................35

Repeat Feature ..............................................................................................36

Changing the Audio Language ....................................................................36

Changing the Camera Angle ........................................................................37

Play Mode Feature (Audio CD only) ..........................................................37

IntroScan (Audio CD only) ..........................................................................38

PlayBack Control (PBC), Video CD only ......................................................38

Playing mp3 Discs ..................................................................................................39

Viewing JPEG files..................................................................................................40

Table of Contents

Chapter 5: The Menu System ..................................41

Overview of the Menu System..............................................................................42

Channels Menu ......................................................................................................43

Disc Menu ..............................................................................................................43

Start ..............................................................................................................43

Screen Format ..............................................................................................43

Playlist ..........................................................................................................43

Save................................................................................................................43

AutoPlay ........................................................................................................43

DVD Menu ....................................................................................................43

DVD Title........................................................................................................43

Video Menu ............................................................................................................44

Music Menu............................................................................................................44

Pictures Menu ........................................................................................................44

Recordings Menu....................................................................................................44

Timer ..............................................................................................................44

GUIDE Plus+ ..................................................................................................44

Recording Quality ........................................................................................44

Setup Menu ............................................................................................................45

Parental Controls ..........................................................................................45

Options ..........................................................................................................45

Digital Output........................................................................................45

SRS/TruSurround....................................................................................45

Black Level ............................................................................................45

Dimmer ..................................................................................................45

Languages Menu ..........................................................................................45

Display ....................................................................................................45

Audio ......................................................................................................45

Subtitles ................................................................................................45

Disc ........................................................................................................45

Installation Menu..........................................................................................46

Interactive Setup ..................................................................................46

Channel Search ......................................................................................46

Manual Clock ........................................................................................46

Channel List ..........................................................................................46

Guide Plus ..............................................................................................46

How to use Parental Control Feature ..................................................................47

Lock and Unlock............................................................................................47

Password ........................................................................................................47

Rating Limits ................................................................................................48

Unrated Titles................................................................................................48

Chapter 6: Additional Information ..........................49

Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................50

Handling Cautions..................................................................................................53

Back of the Digital Media Recorder (explanation of jacks) ..............................54

Front of the Digital Media Recorder (explanation of buttons and controls) ..55

Explanation of Input Jacks, Output Jacks and Cables ........................................56

Limited Warranty ..................................................................................................57

Accessories..............................................................................................................59

Copying content stored on the Digital Media Recorder to a VCR ....................60

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VIDEO CD

Things to consider before you connect 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.

•When 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.

Position cables properly to avoid audio interference

• Insert each cable firmly into the designated jack.

• If you place components above the TV, route all cables down the side of the back of the TV instead of straight down the middle of the back of the TV.

• If your antenna uses 300-ohm twin lead cables, do not coil the cables. Also, keep the twin lead cables away from audio/video cables.

Connection Pictures

Audio/video cables are usually bundled together. For better visibility, the connection pictures in this book show each cable separately (audio left, audio right, and video). Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only.

Types of discs your DVD player can play

•DVD discs – contain picture and sound (DVD-R, DVD+RW are compatible with this player) .

• CDs (CD-R, CD-RW) – Audio CDs contain musical or sound content only. mp3 discs are CDs that contain mp3

files. This product also plays CDs that contain JPEG files and Multisession CDs.

• Video CD (VCD) and Super Video CD (S-VCD) discs – Like DVD video discs, VCDs contain picture and sound

content. The difference is the amount of information that can be stored on the disc. VCDs typically have lower picture and sound quality than DVD discs. Super Video CDs (S-VCDs) can be used to record up to 70 minutes of digital sound and video, with MPEG-2 standard video and MPEG-1 standard audio. S-VCD disc compatibility is dependent on which MPEG coding software, disc design software, disc writer software are used, and the discs themselves.

Some discs may not be compatible due to laser pickup and disc design.

Unpack the Box

Your Digital Media Recorder came with the following items:

OPEN/CLOSE PLAY PAUSE STOP RECORD PR- PR+VOLUMEINPUT

STANDBY/ON

DVD / VIDEO / CD / MP3 PLAYER HARD DISC DRIVE RECORDER DRS 7000

OPEN

INPUT

LIVE

ANTENNA

DVD ON • OFF TV

VCR AUDIO AUX SAT • CABLE

CH +

ANGLEMUTE

CH -

ZOOM GO BACK

INFOGUIDE

CLEARMENU

123

456

789

AGAIN ADVANCE

REVERSE FORWARDPLAY

RECORD PAUSESTOP

VOL

Remote control and batteries (part number

257873)

1 set of audio video cables (part number 233086)

2 Way Splitter (part number VH47)

You must connect the 2 Way Splitter in order to watch one program while you record another one to the Digital Media Recorder’s hard disk drive.

Digital Media Recorder

S-Video cable (part number 257982)

RF Coaxial cable (part number 221396)

G-LINK cable (part number

246990)

CAUTION: You must turn off the Digital Media Recorder before you move it. Moving the unit while it is powered on could damage the hard disk drive.

Power cord (part number

218104)

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Digital Media TV VCR (optional) Recorder

Digital Media TV Cable Box

Recorder

Digital Media TV Satellite Receiver Recorder

Choose Your Connection

There are several ways to connect your Digital Media Recorder. Please use the following chart to determine which connection is best for you. Turn to the appropriate page for specific instructions.

Components Cables Needed Connection Go to...

Title

• Coaxial TV + VCR 4

• Audio/video

• S-Video (optional)

• Coaxial TV + VCR + 6

• Audio/video cable box

• S-Video (optional)

• Coaxial TV + satellite 8

• Audio/video receiver

• S-Video (optional)

Connecting an optional audio receiver: After you connect the Digital Media Recorder to your TV (choose an option above), go to page 10 for general information.

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Details about the different kinds of cables used to connect your Digital Media Recorder are on page 56.

If you connect your components as described, you must access different Video Input Channels on your TV to see programming— whether the programming is a regular TV show, a program you saved to the Digital Media Recorder’s hard disk drive, or a disc you’re playing in the Digital Media Recorder. If you don’t know how to access Video Input Channels on your TV, go to page 16 for help. A general explanation, based on the connection shown above, follows:

To watch one program while you record another:

To play a disc or a show you’ve recorded to the Digital Media Recorder’s hard disk drive:

To play a videotape:

Tune the TV to its Input 1 channel or Vid 1 channel

Tune the Digital Media Recorder to the channel you want to record, and press RECORD.

Use the buttons on the TV (or the TV’s remote control*) to tune to the channel you want to watch — you won’t be able to pause live TV because you aren’t watching TV through the Digital Media Recorder.

Tune the TV its Input 1 channel or Vid 1 channel.

Tune the TV to the VCR input channel (usually channel 3 or 4).

If you need help finding your TV’s various Video Input Channels, go to page 16.

* The remote control packed with your Digital Media Recorder is capable of being programmed to operate many brands and models of TVs and VCRs. For instructions, go to page 19.

Signal from cable or off-air antenna

The back of your TV might look different than the one pictured here.

The back of your VCR might look different than the one pictured here.

Choose

either 4b, or

4c, or 4d

for video connection to

TV.

Connection

to VCR is optional.

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Connection: Digital Media Recorder + TV + VCR (optional)

1. Connect the signal (cable or antenna)

Note: Depending upon how you currently have your TV and/or a VCR connected, you’ll have to disconnect the cable from your TV’s Antenna Input jack (sometimes labelled CABLE/ANTENNA) or from your VCR’s IN FROM ANTENNA before you connect it as explained below.

Cable service: If you have cable service via a cable that comes out of the wall, connect the end of that cable that to the 2 Way Splitter (provided) — connect the cable to the end of the 2 Way Splitter that only has one connector. If you have a cable box, go to page 6.

Off-air antenna: If you use an off-air antenna to get TV programming, connect the antenna’s RF coaxial cable to the end of the 2 Way Splitter that only has one connector.

2. Use the RF Coaxial cable that was packed with your Digital Media Recorder, and connect one end to the 2 Way

Splitter — connect the cable to the end that has two connectors (it doesn’t matter which of the two connectors you use). Connect the other end to the RF ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT jack on the back of the Digital Media Recorder.

3. Connect another RF Coaxial cable to the other connector that’s available on the 2 Way Splitter. If you want to

keep a VCR connected to the TV, go to 3b.

3a. If you aren’t

connecting a VCR to the TV, (not shown) connect the other end of this RF Coaxial cable to

your TV’s Antenna Input jack (sometimes labeled CABLE/ANTENNA or ANTENNA IN).

3b. If you want to keep a VCR connected to the TV, connect the other end of this RF Coaxial cable to your

VCR’s Antenna Input jack (sometimes labeled IN FROM ANTENNA).

3c. Connect one end of another RF Coaxial cable to your VCR’s Antenna Output jack (sometimes labeled OUT

TO TV), and connect the other end to the TV’s Antenna Input jack (sometimes labled CABLE/ANTENNA).

For more information about the other Input jacks on the back of the Digital Media Recorder, go to page 54.

Connect the Digital Media Recorder to the TV

4. You need to connect cables to the Digital Media Recorder’s OUTPUT jacks to the TV’s INPUT jacks in order to

see the content from the Digital Media Recorder (whether it’s a TV program, something you recorded to the hard disk drive, or a disc you’re playing).

4a. Connect the audio cables.

A set of audio/video cables was packed with your Digital Media Recorder. Connect the audio cables to the

OUTPUT AUDIO L (left – white) and R (right – red) jacks on the back of your Digital Media Recorder, and to the corresponding Audio Input jacks on your TV (sometimes labeled AUDIO IN L and R).

4b. Connect the video cable. The cables you use for the video determine the quality of the picture you’ll see on

your TV when you’re playing DVDs. For more information about cables and signal quality, go to page 56.

Good:

Connect the video cable (yellow) to the OUTPUT COMPOSITE VIDEO jack on the back of your Digital

Media Recorder, and to the Video Input jack on your TV (sometimes labeled VIDEO IN).

4c. Better: If your TV has an S-VIDEO jack, connect one end of the S-Video cable (provided) to the S-VIDEO

jack on the back of the TV and the other end to the OUTPUT S-VIDEO jack on the back of the Digital Media Recorder.

4d. Best: If your TV has Component Input Jacks (Y, Pb, Pr), you can achieve even greater picture quality by

connecting the Digital Media Recorder to the TV using these jacks (COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT, Y, Pb, Pr on the Digital Media Recorder) . Go to page 56 for more information.

Note: If your TV is capable of progressive scan, connect the Digital Media Recorder to the TV using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT jacks (see 4d above), and slide the PROG SCAN switch to the ON position to see DVD titles (movies) in progressive scan format. If you need more explanation, go to page 55.

5. Attach the AC power cord to the unit.

6. Insert the other end of the AC power cord into an AC outlet (or power strip).

Go to page 12

2 Way Splitter (provided)

RF Coaxial cable

Audio video cables are usually color-coded red, white, and yellow.

S-Video cable

Component video cables are sometimes colorcoded red, green, and blue. You can also use three standard video cables (usually colorcoded yellow).

Red

White

Yellow

Red

Green

Blue

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Notes about cable boxes:

If you have questions about using a cable box with the Digital Media Recorder, consult your cable company. RCA can only provide general instructions as cable service and cable boxes differ in various areas.

You must view premium cable channels through the Digital Media Recorder if you use this connection because only regular cable channels are being sent to the TV (or VCR) via the 2 Way Splitter.

If you have a digital cable box, you need to purchase a special type of splitter— the one shown is only for regular, analog cable boxes.

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Signal from cable or off-air antenna

The back of your TV might look different than the one pictured here.

The back of your VCR might look different than the one pictured here.

If you connect your components as described, you must access different Video Input Channels on your TV to see programming— whether the programming is a regular TV show, a program you saved to the Digital Media Recorder’s hard disk drive, a videotape you’re playing in the VCR, or a disc you’re playing in the Digital Media Recorder. If you don’t know how to access Video Input Channels on your TV, go to page 16 for help. A general explanation, based on the connection shown above, follows:

To watch one program while you record another:

To play a disc or a show you’ve recorded to the Digital Media Recorder:

To play a videotape:

Tune the TV to its Input 1 channel or Vid 1 channel

Tune the Digital Media 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 Digital Media Recorder.

Tune the TV its Input 1 channel or Vid 1 channel.

Tune the TV to the VCR input channel (usually channel 3 or 4).

If you need help finding your TV’s various Video Input Channels, go to page 16.

* The remote control packed with your Digital Media Recorder is capable of being programmed to operate many brands and models of TVs and VCRs. For instructions, go to page 19.

Choose

either 3b, or

3c,

or 3d for video

connection to TV.

Connection

to VCR is

optional.

Connection: Digital Media Recorder + TV + Cable Box

1. Connect the 2 Way Splitter (provided) to split the cable signal

Note: Before you connect the Digital Media Recorder, you’ll need to disconnect some of the cables first in order to re-connect them.

1a. Disconnect the RF Coaxial cable that originates from the cable signal coming into your house, and goes to the cable box. Connect this RF Coaxial cable to the 2 Way Splitter that was packed with your Digital Media Recorder — connect the cable to the end of the 2 Way Splitter that has only one connector.

1b. Use the RF Coaxial cable that was packed with your Digital Media Recorder, and connect one end to the 2 Way Splitter — connect the cable to the end that has two connectors (it doesn’t matter which of the two connectors you use). Connect the other end of this cable to the Cable Signal Input jack on the cable box.

1c. Connect another RF Coaxial cable to the cable box’s TV Output Jack (sometimes labeled OUT TO TV); and connect the other end to the RF ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT jack on the back of the Digital Media Recorder.

1d. Connect another RF Coaxial cable to the other connector that’s available on the 2 Way Splitter. Connect the other end of that cable to your VCR’s Antenna Input jack (sometimes labeled CABLE/ANTENNA IN). If

you’re

NOT connecting a VCR, go

to 1e.

1e. Connect another RF Coaxial cable to the other connector that’s available on the 2 Way Splitter. Connect

the other end of that cable to your TV’s Antenna Input jack (sometimes labeled CABLE/ANTENNA).

For more information about the other Input jacks on the back of the Digital Media Recorder, go to page 54.

2. Connect the VCR to the TV (optional)

If you connected a VCR (step 1d above), connect one end of an RF Coaxial cable to the VCR’s Output jack (sometimes labeled OUT TO TV) and the other end to the TV’s Input jack (sometimes labeled CABLE/ANTeNNA). If you didn’t connect a VCR, skip this step and proceed to step 3.

3. Connect the Digital Media Recorder to the TV

You need to connect cables to the Digital Media Recorder’s OUTPUT jacks to the TV’s INPUT jacks in order to see the content from the Digital Media Recorder (whether it’s a TV program, something you recorded to the hard disk drive, or a disc you’re playing).

3a. Connect the audio cables.

A set of audio/video cables was packed with your Digital Media Recorder. Connect the audio cables to the OUTPUT AUDIO L (left – white) and R (right – red) jacks on the back of your Digital Media Recorder, and to the corresponding Audio Input jacks on your TV (sometimes labeled AUDIO IN L and R).

3b. Connect the video cable. The cables you use for the video determine the quality of the picture you’ll see on

your TV when you’re playing DVDs. For more information about cables and signal quality, go to page 56.

Good:

Connect the video cable (yellow) to the OUTPUT COMPOSITE VIDEO jack on the back of your Digital

Media Recorder, and to the Video Input jack on your TV (sometimes labeled VIDEO IN)

3c. Better: If your TV has an S-VIDEO jack, connect one end of the S-Video cable (provided) to the S-VIDEO

jack on the back of the TV and the other end to the OUTPUT S-VIDEO jack on the back of the Digital Media Recorder.

3d. Best: If your TV has Component Input Jacks (Y, Pb, Pr), you can achieve even greater picture quality by

connecting the Digital Media Recorder to the TV using these jacks (COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT, Y, Pb, Pr on the Digital Media Recorder). For more explanation, go to page 56.

Note: If your TV is capable of progressive scan, connect the Digital Media Recorder to the TV using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT jacks (see 3d above), and slide the PROG SCAN switch to the ON position to see DVD titles (movies) in progressive scan format. If you need more explanation, go to page 55.

4. Attach the AC power cord to the unit.

5. Insert the the other end of the AC power cord into an AC outlet (or power strip).

Go to page 11

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Notes: This connection enables you to watch one channel while you record another channel to the Digital Media Recorder’s hard disk drive by splitting the cable signal. If your cable box is necessary for premium channels, you won’t be able to access them when watching TV directly (i.e., without going through the Digital Media Recorder by tuning the TV to its VIdeo Input Channel).

2 Way Splitter (provided)

RF Coaxial cable

Audio video cables are usually color-coded red, white, and yellow.

S-Video cable

Component video cables are sometimes colorcoded red, green, and blue. You can also use three standard video cables (usually colorcoded yellow).

Red

White

Yellow

Red

Green

Blue

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Details about the different kinds of cables used to connect your Digital Media Recorder are on page 56.

The back of your TV might look different than the one pictured here.

The back of your satellite receiver might look different than the one pictured here.

To watch TV (satellite programming)

To watch TV (satellite programming) with the Digital Media Recorder turned off.

Note: You won’t be able to pause programming or record to the Digital Media Recorder.

To play a disc or a show you’ve recorded to the Digital Media Recorder:

Tune the TV to its Input 1 channel or Vid 1 channel

Tune the Digital Media Recorder to the INPUT 1 channel (press INPUT on the remote).

Tune the satellite receiver to the channel you want to watch.

Tune the TV its CABLE/ANTENNA INPUT channel (usually channel 2, 3, or 4).

Tune the satellite receiver to the channel you want to watch.

Tune the TV to Input 1 channel or Vid 1 channel.

If you want to add

a VCR to this connection,

consult the manual that came with your satellite

receiver.

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Connection: Digital Media Recorder + TV + Satellite Receiver

The following instructions enable you to record the programs from your satellite receiver to the Digital Media Recorder’s hard disk drive. Keep in mind that the author of these instructions doesn’t know exactly what jacks are on the back of your satellite receiver or your TV. Therefore, the steps provided are general guidelines. If you have cable TV service AND satellite TV, you can connect the cable signal to the Digital Media Recorder’s RF ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT jack.

1. Leave the cable in place that comes from the satellite dish and goes to the satellite receiver.

2. Connect the satellite receiver to the Digital Media Recorder

2a. Connect audio cables (red and white) to the satellite receiver’s output jacks [sometimes labeled Audio Left

(white) and Audio Right (red)]. Connect the other ends of these cables to the corresponding INPUT AUDIO L and AUDIO R jacks on the back of the Digital Media Recorder.

2b. Connect the video cable (yellow) to the Video Output jack on the satellite receiver (sometimes labelled

VIDEO) to the INPUT COMPOSITE VIDEO jack on the back of the Digital Media Recorder.

Note: If your satellite receiver doesn’t have a Video Output jack, connect an RF coaxial cable to the satellite receiver’s OUT TO TV jack, and to the Digital Media Recorder’s RF ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT jack.

3. Connect the Digital Media Recorder to the TV

3a. Connect the audio cables.

3b. Connect the video cable. The cables you use for the video determine the quality of the picture you’ll see on

your TV when you’re playing DVDs. For more information about cables and signal quality, go to page 56.

Good:

Connect the video cable (yellow) to the OUTPUT COMPOSITE VIDEO jack on the back of your Digital

Media Recorder, and to the Video Input jack on your TV (sometimes labeled VIDEO IN)

3c. Better (Not shown): If your TV has an S-VIDEO jack, connect one end of the S-Video cable (provided) to

the S-VIDEO jack on the back of the TV and the other end to the OUTPUT S-VIDEO jack on the back of the Digital Media Recorder.

3d. Best

(Not shown): If your TV has Component Input Jacks (Y, Pb, Pr), you can achieve even greater picture

quality by connecting the Digital Media Recorder to the TV using these jacks (COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT, Y, Pb, Pr on the DVD Recorder). For more information about cables and signal quality, go to page 56.

4. Connect the satellite receiver to the TV

Connect an RF coaxial cable to the OUT TO TV jack on the satellite receiver, and to the Cable/Antenna input jack on the TV (sometimes labelled CABLE/ANTENNA)

5.Attach the AC power cord to the unit.

6. Insert the the other end AC power cord into an AC outlet (or power strip).

Connecting a VCR (not shown)

If you want to connect a VCR to the satellite receiver and the TV, connect the RF Coaxial cable in step 4 to the VCR’s Cable/Antenna Input jack. Connect another RF Coaxial cable to the VCR’s OUT TO TV jack, and to the TV’s CABLE/ANTENNA INPUT jack. For more information, consult the manuals that came with these products.

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Notes: The GUIDE Plus+ System won’t work if you use this connection because it doesn’t interpret information from satellite programming. It only downloads cable TV listings and/or off-air broadcast listings.

You can’t use the 2 Way Splitter that came with the Digital Media Recorder to split the satellite signal because it won’t read digital signals properly. Therefore, you can’t record one program and watch a different program at the same time.

2 Way Splitter (provided)

RF Coaxial cable

Audio video cables are usually color-coded red, white, and yellow.

S-Video cable

Component video cables are sometimes colorcoded red, green, and blue. You can also use three standard video cables (usually colorcoded yellow).

Red

White

Yellow

Red

Green

Blue

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Advanced Audio Connection Information

Both Dolby Digital® and DTS® are audio formats used to record 5.1-channel audio signals onto the digital track of film (while the film is being made). Both of these formats provide up to six separate channels: left, right, center, left rear, right rear, and common subwoofer. The disc will play 5.1-channel sound only if you’ve connected a DTS or Dolby Digital receiver or decoder and if the disc is encoded in the Dolby Digital or

DTS format.

Please Read This Before Using the DIGITAL AUDIO Jacks!

This unit’s digital output jacks are designed for a connection to a Dolby Digital or DTS receiver or decoder. Older digital equipment may not be compatible with the Dolby Digital bitstream. Such a connection can create a high level of noise that may be harmful to your ears, and could damage headphones or speakers. It is important to choose the correct Digital Output setting in the Options menu, especially when you use either of the DIGITAL AUDIO jacks. For more information, go to page 45.

Connecting your Digital Media Recorder to an audio/video receiver

You’ll need to consult instructions that came with your audio video receiver in order to connect it properly. The information below provides general guidelines for the Digital Media Recorder’s Audio Output Jacks.

For a basic audio connection, connect the left and right audio cables to your audio/video receiver and to the OUTPUT AUDIO L (left – white) and R (right – red) jacks on the back of your Digital Media Recorder.

If you have a Dolby Digital or DTS receiver, use one of the DIGITAL AUDIO jacks to connect the receiver to the Digital Media Recorder. You must also adjust the Digital Output setting (go to page 45 for information).

Notes: The DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT jack has two options: OPTICAL and COAXIAL. Some Dolby Digital receivers have one type of Digital Audio Input jack, and some have both. Under most conditions, optical and coaxial connections work equally well — the only difference is the type of cable you connect to the jack.

If you want to use a less expensive cable, connect a coaxial cable to the COAXIAL jack. Rarely, but sometimes, coaxial cables — especially long ones, pick up radio frequency (RF) interference from household appliances, nearby power lines, and/or broadcast towers.

If you would rather use the OPTICAL jack, connect an optical digital cable to the Digital Media Recorder and to the corresponding digital optical input jack on the receiver.

Remove the protective cover that’s in the DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL jack before connecting cables.

Consult the manual that came with your receiver to connect it properly.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential unpublished works. © 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved.

DTS is a registered trademark of Digital Home Theater Systems, Inc.

OUTPUT AUDIO L (left) and R (right)

DIGITAL AUDIO COAXIAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL

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Connect the cables to the G-LINK and/or IR SAT jacks on the back of the Recorder

If you connected a cable box or satellite receiver to the recorder, you must connect the G-LINK cable (provided) in order for all of the Digital Media Recorder’s features to work correctly.

The G-LINK cable (provided) enables the Digital Media Recorder to control the cable box or satellite receiver so you can set up timer recordings. Connecting the G-LINK cable also enables the GUIDE Plus+ system (the on-screen programming guide) to list the correct programs.

Note: The GUIDE Plus+ System doesn’t interpret information from satellite programming. It only downloads cable TV listings and/or off-air broadcast listings. Therefore, there won’t be any program listings in the Digital Media Recorder’s GUIDE Plus+ programming guide if you have satellite service.

1a. If you connected a cable box, insert the G-LINK cable into the G-LINK jack on the back of the Digital

Media Recorder.

1b. If you connected a satellite receiver, insert the G-LINK cable into the IR SAT jack on the back of the

Digital Media Recorder.

2. Connect the other end of the cable (called a wand) in front of the remote sensor that’s on front of the cable box or satellite receiver (see picture at the bottom of this page). Some cable boxes and satellite receivers have the remote sensor labelled, but some don’t. If you see the remote sensor label on your cable box or satellite receiver, go to step 7 (sometimes it’s labeled IR or remote or sensor). If you don’t see a remote sensor label on your cable box or satellite receiver, go to step 3.

3. Turn off the cable box or satellite receiver.

CHANNEL

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4. Hold the satellite receiver remote control or cable box remote control so that it is touching the front of the satellite receiver or cable box.

5. Slowly move the remote control in front of the satellite receiver or cable box while you press the power button on and off. You must press and release the power button each time you move the remote (holding down the button won’t work).

6. When the satellite receiver (or cable box) turns on, you’ve located the sensor.

VCR

CHANNEL

SENSOR

Attach to the VCR

If you don’t have a cable box, just leave the extra cord unattached.

7. Place the wand in front of the remote sensor, approximately one inch away from the remote sensor.

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To G-LINK jack on back of

Digital Media Recorder

Satellite receiver

Cable box

Remote sensor

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Remote sensor

Wand

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Install Batteries in the Remote

1. Remove the battery compartment cover on the back of the remote.

2. Insert new batteries. Match the polarities (+ and –) on the batteries with the diagram on the remote.

3. Put the battery compartment cover back on the remote.

Important Battery Information

• If you’re not going to use the remote for a month or more, be sure to remove the batteries because they can leak and cause damage.

•Dispose of batteries in the proper manner, according to federal, state, and local regulations.

• Any battery may leak electrolyte if mixed with a different battery type, if inserted incorrectly, if all batteries are not replaced at the same time, if disposed of in fire, or if an attempt is made to charge a battery not intended to be recharged.

•Discard leaky batteries immediately. Leaking batteries can cause skin burns or other personal injury.

Point the Remote in the Right Direction and Put it in DVD Mode

When you want the remote to operate the Digital Media Recorder, point the remote at the Digital Media Recorder, not the TV. The remote has to be pointed in the correct direction and toward the correct component in order for the remote control’s signal to communicate with the sensor on the component. Make sure there is a clear path between the remote control and the component you want to operate, so the signal isn’t blocked.

Make sure the remote is in DVD mode — press the DVD button.

Turn on the TV and Digital Media Recorder

1. If you have an RCA, GE, or Proscan TV, press the TV button on the remote and then press the INPUT button on the remote (the TV turns on and tunes to the correct Video Input Channel).

If you have another brand of TV, turn on the TV and tune the TV to the correct Video Input Channel (if you don’t know how to access the Video Input channel on your TV, go to page 16 for help).

Note: You can program your remote to operate most brands of remote controllable TVs. Instructions are on page 19.

2. Press the DVD button on the remote control to put it in the correct mode, and turn on the Digital Media Recorder.

DVD ON • OFF TV

VCR AUDIO AUX SAT • CABLE

CH +

ANGLEMUTE

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Up arrow button

Right arrow button

OK button

Left arrow button

Down arrow button

Use the arrow buttons on the remote to move through on-screen menus and highlight different options. Press the OK button to select a menu item that is highlighted.

Complete the Interactive Setup

The next few pages step you through the series of screens that will appear the first time you turn on your Digital Media Recorder.

Use the remote control to follow the on-screen instructions. The arrow buttons move the on-screen highlight in the corresponding directions on the screen (up, down, left, right).

Press the OK button to select a highlighted item.

Notes: You can access the setup screens from the main menu. If you move, get a different program provider for TV shows, or change your connections, you’ll need to complete the Interactive Setup again.

If you don’t see the Language selection screen (below) the first time you turn on the Digital Media Recorder, make sure you’ve tuned your TV to the Video Input Channel that corresponds to the way you’ve connected the TV to the Digital Media Recorder. If you need help, go to page 16.

1) Select on-screen menu language

Make sure the remote is in DVD mode (press the DVD button). If you want the on-screen menus to appear in English, press the OK button on the remote control. If you prefer another language, press the arrow down button until that language is highlighted. Press OK to select the language.

Note: If you don’t see the Language selection screen the first time you turn on the Digital Media Recorder, make sure you’ve tuned your TV to the Video Input Channel that corresponds to the way you’ve connected the TV to the Digital Media Recorder. If you need help, go to page 16.

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2) Connection List

Completing this information lets the Digital Media Recorder know what program signals are being sent to it. Choose the component that is connected to each of the jacks on the Recorder.

a. Cable-Antenna (RF ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT jack connection): Press the right arrow button to choose what you connected to the RF ANTENNA IN jack on the back of your Digital Media Recorder. The choices follow:

Antenna-Cable (cable without a cable box)

Antenna Only (no cable service, just off-air antenna)

Cable Receiver (cable service with a cable box)

Satellite Receiver (satellite programming)

Nothing (select this setting if you didn’t connect anything to the RF

ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT jack on the back of the Digital Media Recorder).

Follow this procedure for all of the other INPUT jacks on the Digital Media Recorder.

b. INPUT 1 (the INPUT jack, S-VIDEO or COMPOSITE VIDEO, on the back of

the Digital Media Recorder)

c. INPUT 2-Front (the jacks on the front of the Digital Media Recorder — you

have to open the door on left side of the unit to see them).

d. When you’re finished, press the down arrow button on the remote to

highlight Done and press the OK button.

3) GUIDE Plus+ setup

Your Digital Media Recorder is equipped with the GUIDE Plus+ system, a no-fee, interactive, on-screen program guide that lists what shows are on TV in your area. In order to see program listings, you need to complete the following steps.

Note: The setup screens may tell you to locate a Quick Setup guide. Please disregard, as the instructions are contained in this User’s Guide.

a. First, identify your TV’s location. Use the arrow buttons to select your country

and press OK. Use the number buttons on the remote to enter your zip code or postal code, and press OK.

b. The next series of screens asks you about your cable setup. Follow the on-screen

instructions. If you don’t have a cable box connected to your TV or Digital Media Recorder,

skip to step 3d.

c. If you connected a cable box to the Digital Media Recorder, the IR Control cable

(G-LINK cable) must be connected to the back of your Digital Media Recorder and the other end of the cable (called a wand) must be placed in front of the remote sensor on the cable box in order for all of the features of the system to work.

Identify the channel you tune your TV to when using the cable box, and the brand of cable box. If your brand isn’t listed, choose Not Listed.

After you’ve followed the on-screen instructions to enter the correct cable box information, the GUIDE Plus+ System performs a test to make sure it has received the appropriate information.

After the Digital Media Recorder completes its test, it gives you feedback. If the test failed, choose another brand or set it manually.

Note: Since you must connect your cable box to your Digital Media Recorder instead of your TV, you’ll need to tune the Digital Media Recorder to the cable box channel (usually either channel 2, 3, or 4) to watch TV programs.

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3d. Confirming Your Settings

Once you’ve finished the GUIDE Plus+ Setup, a screen appears listing the pertinent information you’ve given. Check to make sure all settings are complete and correct.

Note: If the cable box test failed, you should see INCOMPLETE next to the Cable Box category.

If all of the settings are accurate, highlight Yes, end setup, and press OK. If any settings are incomplete or incorrect, highlight No, repeat setup process, and

press OK. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup.

If you didn’t connect a satellite receiver, go to step 5

If you connected a satellite receiver, go to step 4

4) Satellite Receiver

If you connected a satellite receiver to the Digital Media Recorder, the IR Control cable must be connected to the back of your Digital Media Recorder (IR SAT) and the other end of the cable must be placed in front of the remote sensor on the satellite receiver in order for the Digital Media Recorder to control the satellite receiver for Timer Recordings.

Follow the on-screen instructions to select your satellite receiver brand. If your brand isn’t listed, highlight Not Listed.

After you complete the on-screen satellite receiver setup, the Digital Media Recorder will perform a box test — follow the on-screen instructions.

5) Channel Search

The Digital Media Recorder automatically scans the signal coming through the cable connected to the RF ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT or the INPUT jacks, and prepares the channel list. The channel list determines what channels appear when you press the channel up and down buttons.

A progress indicator appears on the TV screen. When the Channel Search reaches 100%, press OK (the Channel List appears)

6) Channel List

The Channel List contains the channels you tune to when you press the CH+ and CH- (channel up and channel down) buttons on the remote control. From the Channel List screen, you can delete channels you rarely watch. You’ll still be able to tune to the channels directly by using the number buttons on the remote control, but the Digital Media Recorder won’t tune to a channel you delete when you press the channel up and/or down buttons on the remote control.

Press the down arrow button to scroll through the channels. A checkmark in the box next to the channel means it has been stored in the channel list. Follow the on-screen instructions to delete a channel in the list, or add one that isn’t in the list. You can also label channels by pressing the INFO button.

To skip editing the channel list, press the right arrow button.

7) Time and Date

You must set up the clock accurately in order for Timer Recordings to work.

Use the number buttons on the remote to enter Year, Date, and Time. To change the AM/PM setting when you’re entering the Time, press the right arrow button.

Note: If this screen doesn’t appear, you can set the time later from the main menu— with the remote in DVD mode, press MENU, select Setup, select Installation, select Manual Clock and follow the on-screen instructions.

atch TV

When the set-up procedure is complete, the main menu appears with the Channels menu highlighted. To watch TV, just press the OK button on the remote.

What to Expect

Since this technology integrates a hard disk drive into a DVD Player, and it is connected to your TV, you might experience some things that you’re not used to.

Turn on the Digital Media Recorder to Watch TV

In order to use the features of the Digital Media Recorder (i.e., pausing live TV and/or recording programs to the hard disk drive), you’ll have to get used to turning on your Digital Media Recorder to watch TV. You also need to tune the TV to the appropriate Video Input Channel — instead of changing channels with the TV’s channel up and channel down buttons, you change channels via the Digital Media Recorder’s channel up and down buttons and the TV stays on the Video Input Channel that corresponds to the Input Jacks on the TV you used to connect the TV to the Digital Media Recorder. If you need help finding the TV’s Video Input Channel, go to page 16.

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The Main Menu Appears

The main menu appears whenever you turn on the Digital Media Recorder. To watch TV, press the OK button when the Channels menu is highlighted.

Slower Channel Change

When you change channels, you might notice that it takes longer than you’re used to. This is perfectly normal and happens because the TV signal is going to the Digital Media Recorder and then back to the TV. This type of “signal flow” is the technology that enables you to record programming to the Recorder’s hard disk drive and pause live TV.

You can’t change channels while recording if you want to record one TV program while you watch another TV program

A 2 Way Splitter is packed with this product. Connected properly, this splitter enables you to watch one program while you record another. The connections provided show this 2 Way Splitter because you must use it if you want to record a program to the hard disk drive and watch another program that is being broadcast on TV at the same time.

When you’re recording one program and watching a different program, you can’t change channels via the Digital Media Recorder. You must change the channel on the TV (via the TV’s remote control; the channel buttons on the TV; or using the remote packed with the Digital Media Recorder* provided you program the remote to operate the TV and put the remote in TV mode by pressing the TV button).

Notes: If you have a cable box, you might not be able to record premium program stations to the Digital Media Recorder when using the 2 way splitter. Consult your cable company and/or cable box manual for help.

If you have a digital cable box, you must purchase a special digital splitter because the one provided is for regular, analog cable boxes only.

The GUIDE Plus+ Program Guide

The GUIDE Plus+ system is a no-fee , on-screen programming guide that lists TV schedules for your area (cable programming and/or off-air broadcasts only). To see the GUIDE Plus+ System programming guide, press the GUIDE button on the remote control.

The GUIDE Plus+ System is not available until it completes its first download of program information. Program information is usually sent at night. To ensure that your first download of data is complete, leave your Digital Media Recorder off overnight but it must remain plugged into a working AC outlet. If you use a cable box, be sure to leave it on. Downloads occur several times a day.

Note: the GUIDE Plus+ system doesn’t list satellite programming.

*The Universal Remote Control packed with the Digital Media Recorder operates most RCA, GE, Proscan, and Scenium TVs. It is also capable of being programmed to operate many other brands and models. Go to page 19 for more information.

The main menu appears when you turn on the Digital Media Recorder. To watch TV, press OK when the Channels menu is highlighted. To see the GUIDE Plus+ System, press the GUIDE button.

In order to watch one channel while you record another, you must connect the 2 Way Splitter correctly and change channels via the TV instead of the Digital Media Recorder. Operation with cable boxes varies.

To see program listings, press the GUIDE button on the remote control.

The first time you access the GUIDE Plus+ system, the programs might not be listed yet. The program information has to be downloaded and is usually sent at night.

Video Input Channel Variations

Button/Switch Button on the Channel on the TV

TV remote Number

VIDEO VID1 S-VID 00 93

SIGNAL LINE INPUT 90 VID 1

VID 1 VID SOURCE 91 VID 2

VID 2 VIDEO AUX 92 INPUT

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Next Steps

This chapter is dedicated to connecting your Digital Media Recorder. Choose what you want to do next, and go to the appropriate chapter for instructions.

Chapter 2: The Remote Control (page 17)

This product comes with a Universal Remote Control that can be programmed to operate your other components (VCR, satellite receiver, etc.). Go to page 19 for instructions.

Chapter 3: Using the Digital Media Recorder’s Features (page 23)

This chapter tells you how to pause live TV; record programs onto the hard disk drive; copy music to the hard disk drive; transfer pictures (JPEG files) from a disc to the hard disk drive; and how to use the GUIDE Plus+ System programming guide.

Chapter 4: Playing Discs (page 31)

If you’re ready to pop in a DVD (or a CD), this chapter explains how different discs function in the Digital Media Recorder and describes the features you can use with different types of discs.

Chapter 5: The Digital Media Recorder’s Menu System (page 41)

Since this product is multi-functional, there are many on-screen menus to control settings and access features. Chapter 5 describes the menus and why you would want to use them.

Chapter 6: Additional Information (page 49)

If you’re having trouble, go to Chapter 6. It includes troubleshooting information, the product’s warranty, accessories you might want to purchase, and an overview of the jacks and controls on the front and back of the Digital Media Recorder.

How to find your TV’s Video Input Channel

In order to see what’s playing on your DVD Player, you need to tune the TV to the Video Input Channel that corresponds to the Input Jacks on your TV that you used to connect the Digital Media Recorder to the TV. The Video Input Channel(s) varies for different brands and different models of TVs.

RCA, GE, and Proscan TVs

If your brand of TV is RCA, GE, or Proscan, the remote control packed with your Digital Media Recorder will most likely access the TV’s Video Input Channel— with the Digital Media Recorder turned on, press the TV button, and then press INPUT until you see the Digital Media Recorder’s menu on your TV screen.

Other Brands of TVs

Since access to a TV’s Video Input Channel varies from one manufacturer to the next, it’s difficult to provide specific instructions for your particular brand. Below is a list of suggestions.

• Consult the Instruction Manual that came with your TV.

• If you can’t find the information in the manual, or can’t find the manual, review the following list.

• There might be a button on the TV’s remote control that accesses the Video Input Channel (see table below for examples).

•You might select the Video Input Channel from the TV’s menu system.

•You might tune to it by pressing a specific channel number (see table below)

• Press the Channel up and/or down buttons on the TV’s remote control (sometimes the Video Input Channel is stored in your TV’s channel list).

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Chapter 2

The Remote Control

•Explanation of the buttons

•Find out if the remote can operate your TV

•Programming the remote to operate your TV

•Programming the remote to operate other components

Graphics contained within this User’s Guide are for representation only. Some of the menu screens, buttons, and display messages might be different in your product than they appear in this book. The on-screen help text provides the most current operational information.

Explanation of Buttons

You can use this remote to operate the Digital Media Recorder, and to access the features available. The remote is also designed to operate most RCA, GE, and Proscan components (TVs, VCRs, and satellite receivers). If you have another brand, you can program the remote control to operate those components (go to page 19 for instructions).

The descriptions that follow, describe how each button works when operating the Digital Media Recorder.

0-9 (Number buttons) Use the number buttons to input information such as chapter numbers, track numbers, to make selections on some menu screens, and/or to change channels.

Arrow buttons (up, down, left, right) Use the arrow buttons to highlight options that appear on the screen (the arrow buttons move the highlight in the corresponding directions — up arrow moves the highlight up; left arrow moves the highlight left, etc.).

ADVANCE Moves forward approximately 30 seconds.

AGAIN Accesses the Scene Again™ feature — replays the last several seconds

(approximately 10) of the DVD disc you’re playing or the program you’re watching.

ANGLE Accesses various camera angles that might have been added to the disc when it was created. Only available for DVD discs, not for TV viewing or other discs.

Note: Currently, very few movies provide multiple camera angles.

ANTENNA In VCR mode, functions as a TV/VCR button. In SAT•CABLE mode, functions as a Satellite/Receiver button.

AUDIO Must be programmed in order to operate some brands and types of audio equipment.

AUX Program a second TV, VCR, satellite receiver, or cable box to this button.

CH + Goes to the next channel in the channel list. Advances to the next chapter or

track when you’re playing discs.

CH – Goes to the previous channel in the channel list. Goes back to the preceding chapter or track when you’re playing a disc.

CLEAR Removes on-screen menus and displays.

DVD Puts the remote in DVD mode so it operates the Digital Media Recorder.

FORWARD Searches forward through the disc.

GO BACK Returns you to the previous menu. In TV mode, goes back to the

previous channel.

GUIDE Accesses the GUIDE Plus+ system.

INFO Displays the on-screen Info Display (for details about the Info Display, go to

page 34.)

INPUT Accesses the Input Jacks on the Recorder (RF ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT, INPUT 1, and INPUT 2 on the front of the Digital Media Recorder).

LIVE Goes to Live TV.

STOP PAUSE

AUX

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RECORD

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MUTE

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ANTENNA

The Universal Remote Control that came with your Digital Media Recorder operates most RCA, GE, and Proscan branded components.

Additionally, the remote is capable of being programmed to operate many other brands and models of consumer electronics components such as satellite receivers, TVs, VCRs, etc.

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