RCA IP900 User Manual
IP Video Decoder
User’s Guide
Changing Entertainment. Again.
TOCOM 16195310
English/Français/Español
IP900
Important Information
CAUTION
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.
Caution: 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.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or
moisture.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using this product, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the
risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons, including the following:
1. Do not use this product near water, for example, near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink
or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool.
2. Use only the power supply indicated in this manual.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Refer to the identification/rating label located on the back panel of your product for its
proper operating voltage.
FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void
the user’s authority to operate it.
Caution: To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger DSL telecommunication line
cord.
The apparatus should not be exposed to dripping or splashing. Also, no objects filled with
liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the apparatus.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Connections and Setup
Things to Consider Before Connecting Components ............................... 3
Cables to Connect Components to Your IP Decoder................................ 3
Choose Your Connection............................................................................. 4
TV + IP Decoder + Modem ......................................................................... 5
TV + VCR + IP Decoder + Modem ............................................................. 7
TV + A/V Receiver + IP Decoder + Modem .............................................. 9
Turn on the TV and IP Decoder ................................................................ 10
Put Batteries in the Remote Control....................................................... 10
Put Batteries in the Optional Wireless Keyboard .................................. 10
Chapter 2: Remote Control
The Buttons on the Remote Control ....................................................... 11
Using the INPUT Button.................................................................................................. 13
Volume Punchthrough ..............................................................................13
Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components.................... 14
Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote ......................................................... 14
Programming the Remote .............................................................................................. 14
How to Use the Remote After You’ve Programmed It...........................15
Code List .................................................................................................... 16
Chapter 3: Decoder Features
Using the Remote Control to Choose On-screen Menu Items ............. 18
Using the On-Screen Keyboard ............................................................... 18
Shift, Alt, Ctrl Keys ...........................................................................................................18
Shortcut Keys ..................................................................................................................... 18
Using the Web Browser ............................................................................ 19
Browser Banner ................................................................................................................. 19
Browser Toolbar ................................................................................................................ 19
Entering a Website Address ........................................................................................... 19
Web Page Navigation ...................................................................................................... 20
More Features ........................................................................................... 20
Viewing Your Bookmarks ................................................................................................ 20
Selecting Bookmarks ....................................................................................................... 20
Saving Your Bookmarks................................................................................................... 21
Viewing Your History ....................................................................................................... 21
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Chapter 4: Additional Information
Troubleshooting ......................................................................................... 22
Care and Cleaning ..................................................................................... 23
Service Information .................................................................................. 23
FCC and Industry Canada Information .................................................... 24
Front of the Decoder ................................................................................25
Back of the Decoder ................................................................................. 25
How to Find Your TV’s Video Input Channel .......................................... 26
Video Input Channel Variations .................................................................................... 26
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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
• Insert all cable plugs firmly into their jacks.
• Place any Audio/Video (A/V) cables to the side(s) of the TV’s back panel instead of straight down the
back after connecting components.
•Try not to coil any twin-lead antenna cables and keep them away from all A/V cables as much as
possible.
• Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded. Refer to the Safety Tips sheet packed with
your unit for detailed information.
Protect Components From Overheating
• Never block ventilation slots in any component. Arrange the components so that air can circulate
freely.
• Do not stack components.
• Allow adequate ventilation when placing components in a stand.
• Place an amplifier or other hot component on the top shelf of a stand so heated air rising from it
will not flow around other components.
Cables to Connect Components to Your IP Decoder
The pictures below show the cables that can be used for the connections represented in this book.
Audio/Video cables
(included)
Coaxial cable
Digital Optical cable
Ethernet cables
S-Video cable
(included)
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Chapter 1: Connections and Setup
Choose Your Connection
There are several ways to hook up your IP 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.
Note: For assistance in connecting your decoder, contact your service provider.
Components
TV
TV
Modem
TV
IP Decoder
VCR
A/V Receiver
Connection Title Go To
TV + IP Decoder page 5
+ Modem
Modem
TV + VCR + pages 6-7
IP Decoder +
Modem
IP Decoder
TV +A/V Receiver pages 8-9
+ IP Decoder +
Modem
IP Decoder
Modem
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Illustrations contained in this document are for representation only.
Chapter 1: Connections and Setup
TV
IP Decoder
TV
IP
DECODER
R
R
AUDIO
ETHERNET
AUDIO
L / MONO
VIDEO
IN
L
OUT
S-VIDEO
CABLE/
ANTENNA
The back of your
TV might not look
exactly like the
one shown here.
1A
RF
MOD
L
DIGITAL
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
AUDIO
0
0
m
A
POWER
4
MODEM
Modem
From DSL or other Broadband Connection
TV + IP Decoder + Modem
1. Connect the Decoder to the TV
A. Connect audio/video cables to the AUDIO OUT R and L jacks on the back of the decoder (color
coded, red and white), and to the VIDEO OUT jack (yellow). Connect the other ends of the cables
to the corresponding input jacks on the TV (sometimes labeled VIDEO, AUDIO L/MONO, and
AUDIO R).
B. If your TV doesn’t have audio/video input jacks, you need to use an RF modulator (not included).
Connect the three-pronged end of the modulator cable into the AUDIO OUT L, RF MOD, and
VIDEO jacks on the back of the decoder. Then use a coaxial cable to connect the Out to TV jack
on the modulator to your TV’s antenna in jack (sometimes labeled CABLE/ANTENNA).
Note: If your TV has an S-Video input, we recommend you make the video connection by using this jack instead of the
video jack. Remember to connect audio cables for this connection as S-Video only carries the picture signal, not the
sound.
2. Connect the ethernet cable to the IP Decoder
Connect one end of a standard CAT-5 ethernet cable (not included) to the ETHERNET jack on the
modem and the other end to the ETHERNET jack on the decoder.
3. Connect the DSL line to the DSL Modem
Connect the DSL line from the wall jack to the DSL LINE IN jack on your modem.
4. Plug the power supply into the IP Decoder power jack and into an AC outlet.
2
DSL LINE
IN
ETHERNET
3
Caution: To reduce
the risk of fire, use
only No. 26 AWG or
larger DSL
telecommunication
line cord.
Go To Page 10
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Illustrations contained in this document are for representation only.
Chapter 1: Connections and Setup
TV
AUDIO
VIDEO
L/ MONO
R
IN
TV
L
OUT
S-VIDEO
CABLE/
ANTENNA
The back of your
TV might not look
exactly like the
one shown here.
VCR
IP Decoder
Modem
VCR
IP DECODER
ETHERNET
MODEM
4
1B
1A
The back of your
VCR might not
AUDIO
OUT
VIDEO
ANT. IN
R
L
RF OUT
IN
look exactly like
the one shown
here.
2A
RF
MOD
R
L
AUDIO
VIDEO
3
DSL LINE
IN
ETHERNET
S-VIDEO
DIGITAL
POWER
AUDIO
5
Caution: To reduce
the risk of fire, use
only No. 26 AWG or
larger DSL
telecommunication
line cord.
From DSL or other Broadband Connection
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Illustrations contained in this document are for representation only.
Chapter 1: Connections and Setup
TV + VCR + IP Decoder + Modem
1. Connect the VCR to the TV
A. Connect one end of the RF coaxial cable to the RF OUT jack on the back of the VCR and the
other end to the TV’s antenna in jack (sometimes labeled CABLE/ANTENNA).
– OR –
B. Connect audio/video cables to the AUDIO OUT R and L jacks on the back of the VCR (color
coded, red and white), and to the VIDEO OUT jack (yellow). Connect the other ends of the cables
to the corresponding input jacks on the TV (sometimes labeled VIDEO, AUDIO L/MONO, and
AUDIO R).
2. Connect the IP Decoder to the VCR
A. Connect audio/video cables to the AUDIO OUT R and L jacks on the back of the decoder (color
coded, red and white), and to the VIDEO OUT jack (yellow). Connect the other ends of the cables
to the corresponding input jacks on the VCR (sometimes labeled VIDEO, AUDIO L/MONO, and
AUDIO R).
– OR –
B. If your TV doesn’t have audio/video input jacks, you need to use an RF modulator (not included).
Connect the three-pronged end of the modulator cable into the AUDIO OUT L, RF MOD, and
VIDEO jacks on the back of the decoder. Then use a coaxial cable to connect the Out to TV jack
on the modulator to your TV’s antenna in jack (sometimes labeled CABLE/ANTENNA).
Notes:
If your TV has an S-Video input, we recommend you make the video connection by using this jack instead. Remember to
connect audio cables for this connection as S-Video only carries the picture signal, not the sound.
If you have any problems with the picture quality, you may want to connect the decoder directly to your TV. You won’t be
able to record programming with this connection, however.
3. Connect the ethernet cable to the IP Decoder
Connect one end of the ethernet cable to the ETHERNET jack on the modem and the other end to
the ETHERNET jack on the decoder.
4. Connect the DSL line to the DSL Modem
Connect the DSL line from the wall jack to the DSL LINE IN jack on your modem.
5. Plug the power supply into the IP Decoder power jack and into an AC outlet.
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Illustrations contained in this document are for representation only.
Chapter 1: Connections and Setup
TV
OUT
L / MONO
VIDEO
IN
L
OUT
S-VIDEO
1A
VCR
TV
IN
IN
OUT
TV
A/V Receiver
IP Decoder
A/V RECEIVER
COAX
OPTICAL
AUDIO
R
TAPE
CD
IN
IN
R
L
CABLE/
ANTENNA
The back of your
TV might not look
exactly like the
one shown here.
The back of your
receiver might not
look exactly like
the one shown
here.
Modem
IP DECODER
2A
2B
RF
MOD
R
ETHERNET
L
AUDIO
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
DIGITAL
POWER
AUDIO
5
MODEM
3
Caution: To reduce
DSL LINE
IN
ETHERNET
the risk of fire, use
only No. 26 AWG or
larger DSL
telecommunication
line cord.
4
From DSL or other Broadband Connection
Please Read This Before Using the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Jack!
This unit’s digital output jack is designed for a connection to a Dolby Digital 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.
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Illustrations contained in this document are for representation only.
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