RCA MSN TV 2, Setup Manual

Page 1: ...Setup Guide Use this guide to get your Internet player up and running ...

Page 2: ...o report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak Use only the power cord indicated in this manual SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Cautions Do not stack electronic components or other objects on top of the Internet player The slots on top must be left uncovered to allow proper airflow to the unit Blocking the airflow to the unit could impair perform ance or damage your Internet player and other components D...

Page 3: ...lectronic equipment before We ve laid out all the details and illustrated every step Relax and have fun 2 Unpack the box 4 The Internet player 6 Connect to your TV or VCR 10 Connect to the MSN TV service 12 Turn on your Internet player 13 Get MSN TV to appear on your screen 16 Creating an account with MSN TV 17 Choosing an MSN TV service plan 18 The keyboard and remote 20 Troubleshooting 23 Warran...

Page 4: ...5 connectors such as CAT5 CAT5e or CAT6 A flashlight if it s dark behind your television A notepad to take a few simple notes Note If your phone jack is far from your television you may need to purchase a longer phone cable Placing the Internet player Place the Internet player near your television along with your other components Do not place or stack anything on top of the Internet player Do not ...

Page 5: ...t This lights up when the Internet player is on This lights up when you have unread e mail Audio Video Jacks S Video Jack 2 USB Ports See the Photos and Printing sections in the User Guide Phone Jack Ethernet Jack 4 5 Back Front Aim your remote and keyboard here Power Jack ...

Page 6: ...Focus on the types of jacks you have not on where they are or how they are aligned This set of jacks may be labeled IN INPUT AUDIO VIDEO IN or something similar Connect to your TV or VCR To connect using audio video jacks 1 Turn off your television and any equipment that is connected to it such as a VCR DVD DVR or cable box 2 Look at the supplied audio video cable Note that there are three colored...

Page 7: ...tching inputs For information on switching inputs see the instructions that come with the RF modulator Make a note of how you connected your Internet player You ll need to know this information later on in the setup process The next step in setting up your Internet player is connect ing to a phone line or Broadband connection Turn to page 10 for instructions Optional connection Another way to conn...

Page 8: ...to your Internet player 1 Plug one end of a straight through Ethernet cable with RJ 45 connectors such as CAT5 CAT5e or CAT6 into your DSL or cable modem or network router The package for the cable or markings on the cable itself will usually tell you what kind of cable it is 2 Plug the other end of the Ethernet cable into the Ethernet jack on your Internet player Connect to the MSN TV service If ...

Page 9: ...an turn on your Internet player Before you turn on your Internet player 1 Install the two included AAA batteries into the MSN TV remote control 2 Remove the plastic wrapping that covers the front of the keyboard 3 Remove the protective plastic from the battery compartment on the back of the keyboard by pulling on the white tab with an arrow on it Turn on your Internet player 12 4 Assemble the powe...

Page 10: ...g inputs The button or switch you use to change inputs may be located in a variety of places Here are some tips to help you find it It s usually on the front of your TV or VCR It s often also on your TV remote control or your VCR remote control It s probably labeled TV VIDEO TV VCR INPUT AUX or something similar On some TVs and VCRs you change inputs by tuning to different channels To change the i...

Page 11: ... an MSN TV service plan 17 Now that you ve set up your Internet player and can see the Welcome to MSN TV screen you re ready to register for the MSN TV service When you register you ll create an e mail name and password If you already have an existing MSN or Hotmail e mail address you can use that on MSN TV Your e mail name and password will become the account you ll use on your MSN TV 2 Internet ...

Page 12: ...age Press to go back one page or screen Press the arrow buttons to move the highlight box around the screen Press the OK button to select a highlighted item Turn the Internet player on and off Use these buttons to move the page around if it is too tall to fit on the screen Press to switch between viewing MSN TV and watching TV see page 26 for more information Use these to control your TV if you ve...

Page 13: ...ntrol once Press the TV Video button on your television s remote control or on the front of your television until the MSN TV service appears If you connected your Internet player through a VCR make sure the VCR power is on the TV is set to receive the signal from the VCR as if you wanted to watch a videotape and the VCR is set to receive the signal from the Internet player Use the VCR s remote to ...

Page 14: ...rk router and modem and you may need contact your ISP Internet service provider You may need to reset your modem and router after connecting your Internet player To do this turn off or unplug the modem and router wait one minute and then turn them on or plug them in again Your Internet player is designed to automatically detect the proper connection settings for Broadband This works for many Broad...

Page 15: ... incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state If you purchased your product outside the United States This warranty does not apply See your dealer for warranty information If trouble is...

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Page 18: ... 4 11 F FCC statement 25 H high speed connection 3 10 11 home network connecting to MSN TV using 3 11 I Internet player back panel 4 components of 2 connecting to TV or VCR 6 9 front panel 5 lights 5 21 placement of 3 troubleshooting 20 22 turning on 12 21 V VCR antenna jack 9 connecting Internet player to 6 9 W warranty information 23 24 Welcome screen 13 15 wireless keyboard See keyboard P phone...

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