How to Set Up a HDD Recorder on TV

The "HDD" in "HDD recorder" stands for Hard Disk Drive. An HDD recorder is also referred to as a DVR, or Digital Video Recorder. The benefit of using a HDD Recorder is that the shows are saved to a hard drive within the unit, which eliminates the need to purchase and store extra media like VHS tapes or DVDs. Hooking up an HDD Recorder is no different than hooking up a VCR or DVD recorder.

Things You'll Need

• HDD Recorder
• TV
• TV Tuner (Cable Box or Satellite Receiver)
• 2 sets of Composite Video Cables (yellow, red and white cables)

Instructions

1. Plug one end of the composite video cables (yellow, red and white colored cables) into the "Audio/Video Out" corresponding colored ports on the back of the HDD recorder.

2. Plug the other end of that same set of composite video cables into the "Audio/Video In" ports on the back of the TV.

3. Plug another set of composite cables into the "Audio/Video Out" ports on the back of the TV tuner (cable box or satellite receiver).

4. Plug the other end of the composite video cables into the "Audio/Video In" ports on the back of the HDD Recorder.

5. Navigate the HDD Recorder's software interface to set up recordings of the shows you desire to record for future playback. If there is software that accompanies your HDD recorder, follow its installation instructions.

Tips & Warnings

• This setup is for Standard Definition TV viewing and recording. If you want to record and watch shows in High Definition you must have an HDTV, and you can use the same steps above replacing the composite cables with HDMI cables or component video cables.

References

• Archos TV+ User Manual