RCA DVR2080 User Manual

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64 Chapter 4Using the TV’s Menu SystemChannel SearchEngaging in a channel search tells the TV to search for all the terrestrial TVchannels available through the Antenna and Cable Inputs. When the TV finds anactive channel, it places it in the channel list. Inactive channels (weak stationsor channels with no signal at all) aren’t placed in the channel list.To do a complete channel search, check each box that pertains to your TV. Forexample, if you’re only receiving cable from the CABLE INPUT, highlight CableInput and press OK to place a checkmark in the box. Select Start to begin thesearch.Notes: Channel Search with all options selected takes a long time tocomplete because all possible analog and digital channels are beingsearched.If a cable box is connected to your TV’s CABLE INPUT or a CableCARD isin use, Channel Search won’t work for Cable Input.Software UpgradeThe Software Upgrade screen contains current software information andindicates if a new upgrade is available. The software information and upgradescan be accomplished only if you have the TV connected via the Ethernet cableto the Internet with ISP subscription. Select the Upgrade Now button, ifavailable, to upgrade your software.Note: If using a dialup service via a router connected at a dialup speedof 56K, the Software Upgrade could take several hours or more. If the TVis unplugged during a Software Upgrade, it could cause the TV to notoperate properly.Signal SourceThe Signal Source menu allows you to choose the source from which youwould like the signal to come: Cable Input, Antenna Input, or Video Inputs. Thesame can be accomplished using the component buttons if you’ve set up AutoTuning on the remote or by pressing the ANT•CAB or INPUT button. But, ifyou misplace the remote, this feature gives you another way to tune to a signalsource.Special Features8Ethernet Setup9DTVLink Setup7Auto Tuning6Video Input Setup5Signal Source4Software Upgrade3Channel Search2Signal Search1Go Back0Main Menu ConnectionsPress OK to start a Full Channel Search of both tunersincluding automatic detection of Cable or Air antenna.Channel Search finds channelsfor you. Check fewer boxes tomake the search faster (butless complete) and vice versa.The first time that you do aChannel Search, put a check inall the boxes to do a thoroughsearch for channels.Input to search:Cable InputAntenna InputChannels to search:Digital channelsAnalog channelsOther search options:Detect antenna or cable settingInclude previously found channels in searchTo add a channel that ChannelSearch didn't find, clear allmenus and directly tune to thechannel with the number keys.StartSpecial Features8 Ethernet Setup9DTVLink Setup7Auto Tuning6Video Input Setup5Signal Source4Software UpgradeSoftware Upgrade3Channel Search2Signal Strength1Go Back0Main Menu ConnectionsYou can view your current TV-software version and checkif a new software version is available. Pressto continue.If you have a connection to the TV's Ethernet jack, your TVmay periodically alert you to the availability of a freeTV-software upgrade which can be downloaded through theEthernet jack.From time to time, your cable company may use the CableInput to automatically upgrade the digital-cable softwarein the TV. If the TV is on, you'll be notified when it occurs.Status: A new TV-software upgrade is not available at this time.If one were available, you would be able to select a buttonon this screen to acquire it.Current TV Software Version and Date: A2.0B/B2.0ATipYou can still add a channel that was not foundby Channel Search. Clear any on-screenmenus, and tune to it by using the numberbuttons on the remote. If the channel can betuned, it will be added to the channel list forthat tuner.Special Features8Ethernet Setup9DTVLink Setup7Auto Tuning6Signal TypeVideo Input Setup5Signal Source4Software Upgrade3Channel Search2Signal Strength1Go Back0Main Menu ConnectionsYou can select the Air/Cable setting for Antenna A andAntenna B. Press OK to continue.Select the Input 4 video source:The component video (Y PB PR) connectors on the TV canbe changed to accept composite video instead. When usingcomposite video, connect the yellow RCA cable to theY/VIDEO connector on the TV.Select the Input 2 video source:Composite VideoComponent Video (Y PB PR)Composite VideoComponent Video (Y PB PR)Special Features8Ethernet Setup9DTVLink Setup7Auto Tuning6Video Input Setup5Signal SourceSignal Source4Software Upgrade3Channel Search2Signal Strength1Go Back0Main Menu ConnectionsYou can select a source from the available signal sources.Press OK to continue.Use this screen if you have misplaced your remote controland need a way to tune to a different antenna or to go tothe video inputs. Use the arrows to highlight the rectanglethen press OK or MENU-OK to scroll to the input you want.Input 1Video Input SetupThe Video Input Setup screen lets you choose which type of connection you’reusing for the Input 2 and/or Input 4 jack on the back of the TV. If you decide tochange the connection, you need to go back into the Video Input Setup screen.