RCA DTA880 User manual

Brand: RCA

Model: DTA880

Category: Digital Video Recorders (DVR)

Type: User manual

DTA880

user manual

manual de usuario

It's important to read these instructions prior to using your new product for the ﬁrst time.

Es importante que lea este libro de instrucciones antes de usar su nuevo producto por

primera vez.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

FCC Information

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following

two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must

accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class

B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of 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 the 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.

Warning: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for

compliance (MLB International Inc., PO Box 1214, Lockport, NY, 14095, Tel: 716-240-

0902) could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Warnings:

• Toreducetheriskofreorelectricshock,donotexposethisapparatustorainormoisture.

• TheACadapter isusedas disconnect deviceand it shouldremain readily accessed

during intended used. In order to disconnect the apparatus from the mains completely,

the AC adapter should be disconnected from the mains socket outlet completely.

• Minimum10cm(4inches)distancesaroundtheapparatusforsufcientventilation.

• Battery-shallnotbeexposedtoexcessiveheatsuchassunshine,reorthelike.

•Theventilationshouldnotbeimpededbycoveringtheventilationopeningswith

items such as newspaper, table-cloths, curtains, etc.

• Nonakedamesourcessuchaslightedcandlesshouldbeplacedontheapparatus.

• ACadapterandtheapparatusshallnotbeexposedtodrippingorsplashingandthatno

objects ﬁlled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on AC adapter and apparatus.

On Use

Never use the unit where it would be subject to:

- Heat sources such as radiators or air ducts.

- Direct sunlight.

- Excessive dust.

- Moisture or rain.

- Mechanical vibration or shock.

- Uneven surface.

• Donotplaceanyheavyobjectsontopoftheunit.

• WhentheunitisusedwithanACpoweradapter,donotwraptheunitinacloth,blanket,

etc.. If you do so, the temperature inside and outside the unit may rise considerably,

resulting in malfunctioning of the unit.

•Fortheunittooperateatitsbest,itshouldnotbesubjecttotemperaturesbelow41°F

(5°C)orabove95°F(35°C).

Equipment tested for

compliance as a complete unit

DTA880

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Some of the following information may not apply to your particular product; however, as

with any electronic product, precautions should be observed during handling and use.

•Readtheseinstructions.

•Keeptheseinstructions.

•Heedallwarnings.

•Followallinstructions.

•Donotusethisapparatusnearwater.

• Cleanonlywithdrycloth.

•Donot blockanyventilationopenings. Install inaccordance withthemanufacturer’s

instructions.

•Donotinstallnearanyheatsourcessuchasradiators,heatregisters,stoves,or

other apparatus (including ampliﬁers) that produce heat.

•Donotdefeatthesafetypurposeofthepolarizedorgrounding-typeplug.A

polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug

has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is

provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not ﬁt into your outlet, consult an

electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

•Protectthepowercordfrombeingwalkedonorpinchedparticularlyatplugs,

convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

•Onlyuseattachments/accessoriesspeciedbythemanufacturer.

•Useonlywiththecart,stand,tripod,bracket,ortablespeciedby

themanufacturer,orsoldwiththeapparatus.Whenacartisused,

use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid

injury from tip-over.

• Unplugthisapparatusduringlightningstorms or whenunusedfor

long periods of time.

•Referallservicingtoqualifiedservicepersonnel.Servicingis

required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such

as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have

fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does

not operate normally, or has been dropped.

IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

Portable Cart

Warning

EN-3

UNIT CONTROLS

Front View

1) Remote control receiver

2) Recorder indicator

3) LED indicator

Power on: Green

Standby: Red

4) CH+/CH-

Channel up/Channel down.

5) Power Button

Press to power on/off

the converter box.

6) USB PORT

7) Antenna In port

Connect to antenna.

42 3

5 6

DC IN 9V

VIDEO

OUTPUT

TO TV

ANTENNA

AUDIO

7 8 9 10

Rear View

8) Output to TV port

9) L-AUDIO-R port

Connect these terminals to analog

audio inputs of a TV set. You may also

connect these terminals to the L/R

inputs of a separate audio components.

10) Video port

If your TV or monitor has composite

Audio/Video cable, connect this jack to

the AV input jack on your TV or monitor

using an Audio/Video cable.

11) HDMI Port

12) DC IN port

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1) STANDBY Button

To turn power on or off (STANDBY mode).

2) PAUSE Button

Press to pause during playback.

3) PLAY Button

Begin playback.

4) EPG Button

Loads Electronic Program Guide.

5) / /

/ VOL - / VOL + / CH + /

CH - / OK Button

Moves cusor up/down, Channel + /

Channel - /, moves cusor left / right,

Volume +/ Volume -, conﬁrms selection.

6) MENU Button

Press to display the Main Menu on the

display.

REMOTE CONTROL

Remote Control

ATTENTION

• Removetheplastic

sheet before operating

the remote control.

1. Open the battery

door.

2. Insert one CR2025

(3V)sizebattery.

ATTENTION To install batteries

Using the Remote Control

• Point the remote control atthe REMOTE

SENSOR located on the unit.

• Whenthereisastrongambientlightsource,

7) 0 - 9

Press to enter the required numbers in

the input box or select a channel, press

directly to tune a particular channel.

8) DVR (PVR) LIST Button

Press to display all recorded TV channels.

9) EXIT Button

Press to return to the previous menu.

10) CC/- Button

Press to turn on/off the closed caption,

press to input a dash in a virtual channel

number.

11) RECALL/GOTO Button

Press to switch between current & last TV

channel, to enter GOTO setting.

12) HDMI Button

Adjusts resolution.

13) INFO Button

Displays/hides service information:

Press once and a Ser vice Informantion

Bar appears.

Press again to show detailed information.

14) FAV/SCHEDULE Button

Press to display the favorite channel's list

for setting, to enter the schedule.

15) / REV/FWD Button

Fast forward or rewind during playback.

16) RECORD Button

Press to start recording.

17) STOP Button

Press to stop playback or recording.

18) MUTE Button

Pr e s s to mute the sound of T V audio,

pressing again will restore the sound.

the per form ance of the infrare d REMOTE

SENSOR may be degraded, causing unreliable

operation.

• Therecommendedeffective distancefor

remoteoperationisabout13feet(4meters).

• [The remotecontrol supplied with] This

product contains a coin/button cell battery.

If the coin /button cell battery is swallowed,

it can cause severe internal burns in just 2

hours and can lead to death.

• Keep new and used bat teries away from

children. If the battery compartment does not

close securely, stop using the product and

keep it away from children.

• If you think batteries might have been

swallowed or placed inside any part of the

body, seek immediate medical attention.

WARNING

•Donotingestbattery,chemicalburnhazard.

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CONNECTION

Make sure the Set-top box (STB) is connected properly as below:

RF Cable

HDMI

Cable

To AC outlet

Yellow

Red

White

CRT

Monitor

Antenna

HDMI IN

OUTPUT

ANTENNA

VIDE

UDI

R VIDEO IN

AV receiver /

Amplifier

(optional)

Audio in

AV Cable

(Included)

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INFO. button

Press INFO button to display the Information

banner while viewing TV programs.

CC button

Certain programs have multilingual subtitle

information. All available subtitle languages

will be displayed in the subtitle information

window when you press the CC button. The

screenshot on the right illustrates this. Follow

the helpful information in the subtitle window

to select preferred subtitle.

Service 1

EPG button

Press EPG button to display the on

screen electronic program guide.

This displays an Electronic Program

Guide for all programs being broadcast

from all available broadcasters.

Book Book list Page Down

Page up

Program Guide

Mon 05 Mar 2007 09: 38 PM

05 Mar 10:00 PM-10:30 PM According to Jim

05 Mar 10:30 PM-11:00 PM Friends

05 Mar 11:00 PM-11:30 PM Everybody..

05 Mar 11:30 PM-12:00 AM Everybody..

05 Mar 12:00 AM-12:30 AM Everybody..

06 Mar 12:30 AM-01:00 AM All of Us

06 Mar 01:00 AM-01:30 AM Girlfriend

F.R. / F.F. button

The F.R./F.F. button can be used during playback of your external USB device. Press

the F.R./F.F. button to fast forward or rewind during playback.

FAV button

Setting up Favorite TV or Radio Channels:

You can add preferred channels to your

favorite's channel list. Press the Menu

button to access the Program Edit Menu.

The Favorite channel option allows you to

classify the channels by different genre:

Movie/News/Sport/Music. A heart shaped

symbol will appear next to that channel

conﬁrming your selection.

Movie

OVERVIEW OF THE EQUIPMENT

EXIT

002 TheTube

001 KTLA-DT

003 MBC DTV

EXIT

Conﬁrm

09:38 PM

5-1 KTLA-DT D

09:30 PM-10:00 PM According to Jim

10:00 PM-10:30 PM According to Jim

EN-7

Press the MENU button to display the main menu. It consists of 7 items as following:

Program, Picture, Channel Search, Time, Option, System and USB.

Note: In any page of the menu, you can use the EXIT button to return to the previous

menu page, or press the MENU button switch to the Main Menu page and then press

MENU button again to exit Main Menu.

Program Edit

Press button, then press

button

to enter into the Program setting menu.

(password: 8888)

Choose the menu as per request

(Move/Skip/Lock/Delete/FAV/Rename).

Disable Favorite TV or Radio Channel:

Press the Menu button to access the Program Edit Menu. The list of favorite channels

will be displayed. Highlight the desired channel to be disabled. Press the 5 button to

display the function menu, then select the “Disable” option and press OK button to

cancel. Press the Exit button to exit the menu.

MENU OPERATION

Picture

Aspect Ratio: AUTO, 16:9 Pillar Box, 16:9

Pan& Scan,4:3Letter Box,4:3 Pan&

Scan,4:3Full,16:9WideScreen.

Resolution: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i &

1080p.

Channel Search

It consists of 6 items as following:

1. Auto Search 2. Manual Search

3. Auto Scan Add CH 4. Signal Type

5. Cable Sys and 6. Modulation.

Use & buttons to move up and

down from one item to another, and

press button to display corresponding

sub-menu.

Auto Search

In the Main menu, use & buttons

to select Auto Search item and press

button to enter into Auto Search menu.

Program

Program Edit

EPG

Return

EXIT

Picture

Aspect Ratio 16:9 Wide Screen

Resolution 1080i

Return

EXIT

Channel Search

Auto Search

Manual Search

Auto Scan Add CH

Signal Type Air

Cable Sys STD

Modulation CH3-ON

Return

EXIT

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Time

Time Offset: Set Manual or Auto.

Country Region: Set the country region.

Time Zone: select Time and Time zone.

Sleep: Press button to select the Sleep

Time (1-12hours).

Power ON/OFF: Press button into the

setting menu, select Power On Time or

Power Off Time.

Daylight Time: Set it On/Off.

Option

OSD Language: English, Spanish, etc.

Audio Language: English,Spanish, etc.

Caption Options

CC option list:

CCDisplay CCOFF,Service1,Service2,Service3,Service4,Service5,Service6

CC Position Auto, Top, Bottom

Front Size Default, Small, Medium, Large

FrontColor Default,White,Black,Red,Green,Blue,Yellow,Magenta,Cyan

BGColor Default,White,Black,Red,Green,Blue,Yellow,Magenta,Cyan

CC Transparency

Default, Solid Translucent, Transparent

System Setup

In main menu, select System Setup item

and press OK button to enter into System

Setup menu.

Press & buttons to select item and

press button to enter into sub menu or

change current item setting.

1. Parental Guidance: Press button

when this item is highlighted, input

password (Password: 8888)

2. Set Password: Press button when

this item is highlighted.

-> Input old password (Default 8888).

-> Input new password.

Manual Search

In the Main menu, use & buttons to select Auto Search press button to enter

into Manual Search menu.

1. You can press the number buttons to manually select a channel or press directional

buttons to choose.

2. You may also use auto channel search.

3. Press EXIT to quit.

Time

Time Offset Auto

Country Region Eastern

Time Zone GMT-5

Sleep Off

Power On/Off

Daylight Time Off

Return

EXIT

OSD Language English

Caption Options

Audio Language English

Return

EXIT

Option

Parental Guidance

Set Password

Restore Factory Default

Information

Software Update

Return

EXIT

System

EN-9

3. Restore Factory Default: Restore system setting parameter to default setting if you

press button when this item is highlighted. *Default password is 8888

4. Information: Review the model name and the software version.

5. Software Update: Insert USB disk while the unit is on, choose upgrade ﬁle, press the right

directional key to upgrade. Make sure the unit stays on while the upgrade is processing.

USB

USB Folder: You may select DVR to set.

DVR: Depends on user’s choosing. Play/

stop/fast forward/fast rewind functions can

be performed using the remote.

DVR Conﬁgure: Here you can choose

Recording Device or Format.

DVR

How to Record

1. Real-time recording

->When watching aTVprogram,if you

want to record and save the current

TV program, please insert a USB hard

drive.Please be advised that all of your

recording content is for your personal

enjoyment purpose only, they can not be

used for commercial, distribution & public

showing purposes.

Recording

-> Press the remote’s RECORD button to enter the recording status, and press the Stop

button when you're ﬁnished with the recording. This ensures that the whole recording

function will be done.

2. Programmed Time Recording

Option 1: Simply press SCHEDULE button twice on the remote to go to Programmed

Time Record menu.

Option 2: Press the EPG button to enter the TV program interface, and then press the OK

button to go into the Programmed Timer Record menu. Edit the record start time, end time etc.

-> Select the desired channel, key in the data & time to start recording and the time to

end recording, press OK to conﬁrm. then, EXIT to go back to previous screen.

-> The recorded video will be saved into your external USB driver or Hard drive in

DVR ﬁle format.

DVR (TV RECORDING)

USB

USB Folder

DVR Conﬁgure

Return

EXIT

DVR Conﬁgure

Format

Record Device

Return

EXIT

EN-10

Troubleshooting

The display on the front panel does not light up.

->Power cord is not connected.

Please check that the power cord is plugged into power socket.

No sound and no picture.

-> The receiver is under standby.

PleasepressPOWERbuttononthefrontpaneltoswitchoperationmode.

No signal when selecting channels.

-> The antenna is disconnected.

Please check antenna connection.

-> Program parameters are set incorrectly.

Please set correct parameters.

Picture only, but no sound.

-> The antenna is disconnected Audio cable is not connected securely.

Please connect it securely.

-> System in MUTE mode.

Please press MUTE button on the RCU to restore volume.

-> Volume is set to minimum.

Please Increase the volume to suitable level.

-> Audio setting parameter is wrong.

Please go to Audio Setting menu, select proper audio mode and proper audio language.

Sound only, but no picture.

-> Video cable is not connected securely.

Please connect the video cable securely.

-> The current channel is in radio mode.

Normal

Video and audio mismatch or abnormal sound.

-> Audio channel is not set correctly.

Please select proper Audio channel.

Picture is still or mosaic phenomenon.

-> Signal is too weak.

Please check to make sure that the signal cord has been connected tightly.

Remote control unit does not work.

-> RCU is not aimed at the sensor on the front panel.

Please aim at the sensor on the front panel.

-> Not enough power in the battery of the remote control.

Please change battery.

CAUTION: If the problems are still unsolved after you’re done all of these. Do not

disassemble the Set-top box (STB) Yourself! Please contract the dealer, or a trained

personnel for assistance.

APPENDIX

EN-11

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Deﬁnition Multimedia Interface are

trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.“Dolby” and the

double-D symbol are trade-marks of Dolby Laboratories.

Technical speciﬁcations

Power supply: AC 120V/60Hz

Powerconsumption: 8W(operating,HDmode)

 <1W(standby)

Remote reception distance: >8m from front

RFfreq.range: 57MHz–803MHz

RF channel range: CH2 – CH69

RFsensitivity: -83dBmto-5dBm

RF impedance: 75 ohms

Video system: NTSC

Video output: 1V peak-to-peak

Video output impedance: 75 ohms

Audio output impedance: 600 ohms

Speciﬁcations and external appearance are subject to change without notice.

EN-12

AVC MULTIMEDIA (“AVC”) makes the following limited warranty. This limited warranty extend to the original

consumer purchaser and is limited to non-commercial use of the product.

One Year Parts & Labor Warranty

AVC products purchased in the United States or Canada are warranted to be free from defects in materials

or workmanship for a period of one year from the date of their original retail purchase. If the unit fails to

conform to this warranty, we will service the product using new or refurbished parts and products, at AVC’s

sole discretion.

During a period of one year from the eective warranty date, AVC will provide, when needed, service labor to

repair a manufacturing defect at its designated Service Center. To obtain warranty service in the United States

or Canada, you must rst call our Customer Support Center at support.RCAAV.com, The determination of

service will be made by AVC Customer Support. PLEASE DO NOT RETURN YOUR UNIT TO AVC WITHOUT PRIOR

AUTHORIZATION. New or remanufactured replacements for defective parts or products will be used for repairs

by AVC at its designated Service Center for one year from the eective warranty date. Such replacement parts

or products are warranted for an additional one year from the date of repair or replacement. The Customer

will be required to ship the unit to the Service Center indicated at the time Customer Support is contacted to

make the necessary repairs. The customer is responsible for all transportation charges to the service facility.

Packaging and Shipping Instruction

When you send the product to the AVC service facility you must use the original carton box and packing material

or an equivalent as designated by AVC.

LIMITED WARRANTY

Your Responsibility

(1) You must retain the original sale receipt to provide proof of purchase.

(2) These warranties are eective only if the product is purchased and operated in the United States or

Canada.

(3) Warranties extend only to defects in material or workmanship, and do not extend to any product or

parts which have been lost or discarded, or damage to product or parts caused by misuse, accident,

improper operation or maintenance, or use in violation of instructions provided with the product, or

to product which has been altered or modied without authorization of AVC, or to products or parts

thereof which have had the serial number removed or changed.

LIMITED WARRANTY

Out of Warranty

In the event your product requires repair after the limited warranty period has expired, please contact

our Customer Support Center at support.RCAAV.com

Important: You are responsible for any transportation, shipping or insurance relative to the return of

product to our Product Returns Center.

All warranties implied by state law, including the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a

particular purpose, are expressly limited to the duration of the limited warranties set forth above. With the

exception of any warranties implied by state law as hereby limited, the foregoing warranty is exclusive and

in lieu of all other warranties, guarantees, agreements and similar obligations of manufacturer or seller

with respect to the repair or replacement of any parts. In no event shall AVC be liable for consequential or

incidental damages.

No person, agent, distributor, dealer or company is authorized to change, modify or extend the terms of these

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thereof, is hereby limited to one year from the date of purchase. This limitation does not apply to implied

warranties arising under state law.

This warranty gives you specic legal rights and you may also have other rights, which may vary, from state

to state. Some states do not allow limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts, when an action may be

brought, or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above provisions may

not apply to you.

For more information on other products and services, please visit our web site at support.RCAAV.com

Important: Also keep your “Bill of Sale” as proof of purchase.

Model no. ....................................................................................... Product name ................................................................................

Type of set. ..................................................................................... Serial no. ..........................................................................................

Invoice no. ...................................................................................... Date purchased .............................................................................

Dealer name ..................................................................................

FOR SERVICE AND REPAIR, PLEASE VISIT support.RCAAV.com

Speciﬁcations and external appearance are subject to change without notice.

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