Home

Chapter 1: Connections and Setup

image

Contents

1. 54 Play from Start chu xa EO TREE EE ERE ERAS 54 Copy Tape i d eV Xe sigs E Eh e Her 54 Review Edits seio rerna e EEEE nnn 54 Delete Edits inin e eeo meme 54 Disc Library essere ur ee Pos Glare de V vert m ei RT D 55 Tiiners 5rd RARE e Re hee NACH GR Ne NACE XA RICE S IR ES 55 SR Y VS OPE Med o gla CR Ue ng RII era Te It I ri nud 55 Parental Contro een 55 Lock Unlock 55 Rating Limits ooy it Asie eE uT cence cece EEE EAO EERE 55 Unrated Titles ai OEA EEE OE een 56 System Options 5 5 56 Digital Audio Qut sss emersero ne arsana nnn 56 een 56 Audio Broadcast isses nennen 56 Recording Options enhn 57 Destination 3 iie exper ae Ee E IER erate bate EP NR RR 57 Default Rec Quality ceesre eso ccc cece cece eee nee nmn 57 Speed i eive e e Ee 4A A Fr per PEE 57 Chapter 57 Smart Recordi ione E EE EESE CE en 52 Dise Options EE 57 Tape Options si spisie oiean EAE EERE 57 Lang ages nena E eth ek pe Rer nS E d e OK 57 Display i eie da ehe a i AREA UE e nne alo verd uae e 57 Audio ee 57 Subtitles te
2. Chapter 4 Playing Discs IntroScan Icon Audio CD Use the IntroScan feature to preview each track on the CD Ji 1 While the CD is playing press INFO the Info Display appears 2 Use the arrow buttons to highlight the IntroScan icon 3 Press OK the first 10 seconds of each track starts playing Playback Control PBC Icon Video CD Use the arrow buttons to highlight the Playback Control icon Press the up or down arrow button to go back and forth between On and Off How Playback Control PBC works varies for different Video CDs With most Video CDs turning on Playback Control enables you to access the Video CD s menu if it has one and requires that you navigate through the Video CD s contents by using the Video CD menu instead of the DVD VCR s Info Display When PBC is on you won t be able to use any repeat modes or skip titles in the DVD VCR s Info Display Playing Discs You Recorded DVD R and DVD RW Playback of DVD R and DVD RW discs that you used to record programs is explained in Chapter 3 go to page 34 Playing mp3 WMA or JPEG files Your DVD VCR can play unprotected mp3 files JPEG files and unprotected WMA files mp3 is an audio file format which compresses recorded music It was developed by Fraunhofer Gesellschaft in collaboration with Thomson Inc The main advantage of the mp3 format is the ability to store CD quality music tracks that are user friendly and compressed on a personal computer mp3
3. 4082 4094 4083 Teac Nakamichi 409 4085 40 4086 4097 NEC Technics 4057 4063 Onkyo Toshiba 4059 4084 4087 Yamaha 4088 4064 Optimus 4065 4089 4098 4090 4091 Panasonic 4060 Pioneer 4061 4092 Proscan 4007 RCA 4007 4073 4100 Sanyo 4099 Sears 4070 28 Audio Receiver Tuner AUDIO button AUX button Aiwa 4008 4009 4010 4019 Denon 4023 Harman Kardon 4018 JBL 4018 Jvc oll Kenwood 012 Onkyo 4020 Optimus 4024 Panasonic 4021 RCA 4003 4013 4027 4028 4031 4034 4044 Sherwood 4022 Sony 4014 4015 Technics 4021 Yamaha 4016 4017 Home Theatre In A Box AUDIO button amp AUX button JBL Audio 4037 DVD 3053 Jvc Audio 4038 DVD 3054 Koss Audio 4035 4036 DVD 3055 Audio Phono AUDIO button AUDIO button AUX button AUX button GE GE 4003 4005 4050 RCA 4004 4005 4006 4047 4048 4049 4043 4003 Proscan 4003 4050 404 4006 4047 4048 4049 4043 4003 RCA 4003 4050 4025 4006 4047 4048 4049 4043 4003 404 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only Chapter 3 Recording Playback amp Features Watching TV DVD Recording DVD R and DVD RW Disc Library DVD Playback VCR Recording VCR Playback Graphics contained within this User s Guide are for representation only Some of the menu screens buttons and display messages might be different in your produ
4. Optimus 2011 2069 Optonica 2048 Panasonic 2018 2019 2056 2067 Pentax 2013 2034 2035 2054 2064 Pentex Research 2015 Philco 2018 2019 2038 2039 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only Philips 2018 2038 2048 2066 Pioneer 2007 2034 2043 2065 Portland 2013 2014 2016 2057 Proscan 2000 2001 2002 2074 2087 2088 Quasar 2018 2019 2067 Radio Shack 2011 2048 2069 Radio Shack Realistic 2008 2010 2011 2018 2019 2020 2023 2025 2030 2048 Radix 2011 RCA 2000 2001 2002 2003 2010 2018 2034 2035 2044 2045 2046 2054 2061 2064 2067 2071 2074 2075 2078 2087 2088 Realistic 2008 2010 2011 2012 2018 2019 2020 2023 2025 2030 2048 2069 Ricoh 107 Runco 2053 Samsung 2005 2010 2012 2028 2032 2059 2079 2085 Sansui 2007 2047 2058 2065 Sanyo 2008 2010 2020 2080 Scott 2009 2012 2022 2027 2029 2040 2062 2011 2018 2023 2052 Code List continued AUX button Sears 2018 PVR 2008 2023 2011 205 AUX button 2018 Toshiba Tivo 2020 2012 2082 2030 2030 an x Satellite 2034 2034 SAT button 2035 2040 AUX button 2054 2060 rT Alphastar Sharp Totevision 5068 2014 2010 DE Chaparral al 5050 e Unitech M 2010 2069 Dishnet LLL Vector 5061 Shintom Research rp M 2004 2006 Drake 2035 2007 5052 2037 2012 DL _ 2050 2013 Ech
5. Text will appear here as you highlight different icons to help you use the Info Display This is the Info Display you ll see when you re playing a pre recorded DVD disc To make the Info Display appear press the INFO button on the remote control Use the left and right arrow buttons to highlight different icons Use the up and down arrow buttons to scroll through the choices available oss PEETCERHA 1 1 MERE gt BS Time display Track Play Mode Repeat IntroScan page 46 page 46 page 48 page 47 page 49 This is the Info Display you ll see when you re playing an audio CD 01 49 37 Time display Track PlayBack Control Audio Repeat page 46 page 46 page 49 page 47 page 47 This is the Info Display you ll see when you re playing a Video CD also called a VCD T 2 c 25 gum DVD R and DVD RW Info D gt PLAY t Display go to page 46 VCR Info Display go to KT Y SERE Ic 2 Pod aff page 38 En ED This is where the context sensitive help text is located Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only 45 Chapter 4 Playing Discs 46 Seconds Minutes Shortcut While youre playing a disc you can use the CH CH buttons to go to the next chapter or previous chapter JPEG Info Display go to page 50 Time Display DVD Video CD and Audio CD This feature displays the ti
6. 2006 Craig 2010 2011 2020 2037 Curtis Mathes 2002 2006 1001 1010 1002 2013 2010 2015 2018 2018 2019 2019 2061 1021 2064 2061 2074 2074 2087 Daewoo 2088 2012 Go Video 2014 2073 2016 2076 2022 Goldstar 2023 2006 2024 2011 2057 2015 Daytron 203 2057 2036 Dimensia Gradiente 2002 2023 2074 Harman Electrohome Kardon 2011 2006 2025 Harwood Emerson 2037 2003 Hitachi 2009 2034 2011 2035 2012 2036 2018 2054 2021 2058 2022 2064 2023 jC Penney 2025 2006 2026 2007 2027 2008 2028 2009 2029 2010 2040 2011 2060 2018 2062 2019 2068 2031 2070 2034 2084 2035 Fisher 2037 2008 2038 2020 2054 2030 Jensen 2031 2034 Fuji 2035 2004 2058 2018 jvc 2063 2006 Funai 2007 2023 2008 Garrard 2015 2023 2058 GE 2065 2000 2077 Kenwood 2006 2007 2008 2013 2015 2058 2065 KLH 2037 Kodak 2011 2018 LG 2011 Logik 2037 LXI 2011 Magnavox 2018 2019 2038 2039 2053 2055 2066 Marantz 2006 2007 2008 2013 2015 2018 2038 Matsushita 2018 Memorex 2008 2010 2011 2018 2020 2023 2053 2069 MGA 2025 2040 2060 Minolta 2034 2035 2054 Mitsubishi 2025 2034 2035 2040 2041 2042 2060 2065 Montgomery Ward 2069 Motorola 2018 2069 MTC 2010 Multitech 2010 2013 2023 2032 2037 NEC 2006 2007 2008 2013 2015 2058 2065 Nikko 2011 Noblex 2010 Olympus 2018
7. DVD Recorder VCR Combo User s Guide Important Disc Information This Product Can Record on the Following Disc Types DVD R 2 4x 4x 8x and 16x DVD RW 2 4x and 4x This recorder cannot record on DVD R or DVD RW discs Please make sure to purchase discs with the plus symbol on the package Changing Entertainment Again A 3 THOMSON BRAND Important Information E This symbol indicates that this product incorporates double insulation between hazardous mains voltage and user RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN accessible parts This symbol indicates dangerous This symbol indicates voltage inside the product that important instructions presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury accompanying the product FCC INFORMATION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the 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 particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by tur
8. TV Basic Cable Box l Connect the cable box signal Note Before you connect the DVD VCR you ll need to disconnect some of the cables first in order to reconnect them la Connect the RF coaxial cable that is connected to the cable box s Output jack sometimes labeled CABLE OUT to the CABLE ANTENNA INPUT jack on the back of the DVD VCR Ib If your cable box has audio video output jacks connect the audio cables to the Audio Output L left white and right red jacks on the back of your cable box and to the corresponding INPUT AUDIO jacks on your DVD VCR Then connect the video cable yellow to the Video Out jack on the back of your cable box and to the INPUT VIDEO jack on your TV 2 Connect the DVD VCR to the TV You need to connect cables from the DVD VCR s OUTPUT jacks to the TV s INPUT jacks in order to see the content from the DVD VCR whether it s a TV program or a disc you re playing 2a Use the RF coaxial cable that was packed with your DVD VCR and connect one end to the CABLE ANTENNA OUTPUT jack on the DVD VCR Connect the other end to the Cable Antenna Input jack on the back of your TV sometimes labeled CABLE ANTENNA It is important to make this connection so you can watch cable box programs when the DVD VCR is off 2b Connect the audio cables A set of audio video cables was packed with your DVD VCR Connect the audio cables to the OUTPUT AUDIO L left white and R right red jacks on t
9. Because DVD discs use digital technology a title can be divided into individual chapters similar to tracks on a CD You can skip to a specific chapter by using the Chapter feature in the Info Display 1 While a disc is playing press INFO on the remote the Info Display appears 2 Press the right arrow button until the chapter icon is highlighted 3 Press the up and or down arrow buttons to go to different chapters Notes You can also use the number button s on the remote to enter the chapter you want to play you may need to enter 2 digits depending on the number of chapter there are on the disc for example if there are 14 chapters to go to chapter 4 press 0 and then press 4 The movie starts playing at the beginning of the chapter you entered The Chapter feature won t work if the disc isn t formatted with separate chapters When you re recording onto DVD R and DVD RW discs chapter markers are added according to how you have them set up in the Setup Menu off 5 minutes or 10 minutes See page 36 for more information about chapter markers Subtitle Icon DVD To change the subtitle language highlight the subtitle icon and press the up or down arrow buttons to scroll through the choices the subtitle language options appear in the box at the bottom of the Info Display Notes Changing the subtitle language with the Info Display will only affect the disc you are currently playing When the disc is removed or the player
10. DVD RW discs only If you have made edits to the disc described in the next section such as adding or deleting chapter markers or hiding chapters this option enables the edited version of the disc to be compatible with other DVD players If you press OK when a title is highlighted the following options appear Rename Title Press OK when highlighted A confirmation screen appears asking if you want to rename Highlight and select Yes An on screen keyboard appears Follow the on screen instructions to give the disc a different name Highlight Done when you re finished and press OK Play Title Press OK when highlighted to play the title Play All Chapters Press OK when highlighted to play a title which has been edited by hiding chapters if you want to play the title in its entirety even the hidden chapters Delete Title Press OK when highlighted to delete the title Follow the on screen instructions on the confirmation screen to delete the title Not available for finalized DVD R discs If you delete a title from a non finalized DVD R disc the information will still be on the disc but the title will be erased so there won t be any way to access the title Clear Chapters When you highlight this option and press OK all chapter markers are erased Not available for DVD R discs Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only 35 Chapter 3 Recording Playback amp Features The Edit icon 01 49 3
11. M DV CAM n ei 2 Put the DV tape you want to transfer to disc into the camcorder and make sure it s cued up or rewound to To watch TV OK inni watch TV press the beginning Timers 10 49 am Thu 17 Mar 2003 3 Connect the camcorder to the DV IN jack on the front of the unit and turn it on Then press PLAY on the Keep in mind the DV CAM feature only appears in camcorder the main menu when a digital video camcorder is connected to the DVD VCR 4 From the DVD VCR s main menu select DV CAM and press OK the pictures and sound from the camcorder are displayed on the TV 5 Press RECORD on the remote control or on the front of the unit to begin recording To pause recording press PAUSE stop recording press STOP When finished copying the DVD VCR s main menu appears Notes The Disc Library does not take image and sound files into account for its information You can also copy image and sound files to a DVD RW disc that has been previously recorded to Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only 41 page 42 Chapter 4 Playing Discs Regional Coding Types of Discs You Can Play How to Load and Play Discs Using the Different Menus Search Options Playback Options Using the On screen Info Display Graphics contained within this User s Guide are for representation only Some of the menu screens buttons and display messages might be different in your
12. MPEG 3 which stands for Motion Picture Experts Group Layer 3 meaning the third layer of information is a format used to compress digital audio Since the audio is compressed it takes up less space Note You can only play true mp3 files in the DVD VCR some products use software to compress mp3 files and convert them to other formats such as MPX Your DVD VCR won t recognize or play MPX files or other types of converted mp3 files WMA Windows Media Audio is another audio file format developed by Microsoft JPEG files are image files Make sure that they have a resolution of less than 5 megapixels approximately 2MB Note The time taken for the contents of the disc to be displayed varies according to the size and number of JPEG files actually on the disc If nothing is displayed after a few minutes it is likely that certain files are too large In this case reduce the files resolution to less than 5 megapixels approximately 2MB and write another disc Creating an mp3 Disc on Your Computer Your DVD VCR handles MPEG I layer 3 audio If you encode your own mp3 files from an audio CD avoid using the features of MPEG 2 such as the 22kHz sampling frequency Be sure to make a data CD rather than an audio CD If you make an audio CD you will lose the extra features and compression of the mp3 format Notes Some transport modes reverse and fast forward are not available for mp3 CDs L Wimamp27ul When burning multisession CDs mak
13. Oh 24min available 1 Best Clear Chapters bd UI 17 Gr mam Chapter 3 Recording Playback amp Features Disc Information In addition to providing information about individual titles on the disc the Disc Title Menu gives you helpful information about the disc itself After you ve inserted the DVD RW disc or DVD R disc select Disc from main menu highlight Disc Title Menu and press OK The picture above is an example of what you ll see details are on the next page The top menu bar is the name of the disc With the disc name highlighted press OK and the options described below appear Note You cannot select the disc name for a finalized DVD R disc Rename Disc Press OK when highlighted A confirmation screen appears asking if you want to rename Highlight and select Yes An on screen keyboard appears so you can change the name of the disc 1 on illustration above left Erase Disc DVD RW discs only Erases a DVD RW disc so you can record new programming onto it not available for DVD R disc Lock Disc DVD RW discs only Protects contents of the DVD so nobody can record new programming onto it If the disc has been locked the menu option changes to Unlock Disc not available for DVD R discs Finalize Disc DVD R only Enables a DVD R disc to be played in other DVD players Not available if the disc has already been finalized After a disc is finalized you can t record more programs to the disc Make Compatible
14. setting When finished press OK the highlight moves to Stop Time 7 Use the number buttons to enter the time you want the DVD VCR to stop recording Press the right arrow button to change a m p m setting When finished press OK the highlight moves to Destination 8 With Destination highlighted press the right arrow button to switch between Tape to record to the VCR and Disc to record to a DVD R or DVD RW disc When finished press OK the highlight moves to Recording Quality 9 You can change the quality of the recording by pressing the right arrow button The better the quality the more space the recording takes up on the disc or tape go to page 57 for more information Press OK to confirm the quality recording setting 10 When you re finished make sure Keep Timer is highlighted and press OK Notes The DVD VCR s clock must be set in order for Timer Recordings to work properly Setting up timer recordings to transfer a disc to tape or tape to disc I From the DVD VCR s main menu use the remote s arrow buttons to highlight Timers and press the OK button 2 Press the right arrow button to highlight Set Transfer and press OK the Transfer Setup screen appears 3 If you want to give the Timer name press the INFO button when Name is highlighted the on screen keyboard appears follow the on screen instructions to name the timer When finished entering the name make sure you press the right arrow button
15. Coaxial TV cable age 14 Qa Audio video box audio pag S Video receiver Cable Box Digital Audio Audio Receiver To achieve enhanced picture quality use an S Video cable to connect your DVDIVCR to your TV if your TV has an S Video jack available cable supplied with model DRC8312 only Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only 3 Chapter I Connections and Setup Explanation of Input Jacks and Cables This section describes the jacks and cables you can use to make connections Some cables are supplied with your product or you can purchase other cables by calling 1 800 338 0376 order online at www rca com or go to your local electronics store There are several ways to connect your DVD VCR to your TV depending upon the cables you have and the jacks that are on the back of your TV Different jacks and cables provide a different level of performance It s important to remember we re talking about degrees of picture improvement for comparison If your TV has Component jacks Y Pb Pr S VIDEO and composite video often color coded yellow Component Y Pb Pr would be considered excellent S Video would be very good and the composite video jack yellow would be considered good Component Video Y Pb Pr Jacks and Cables The Y Pb Pr jacks provide optimum picture quality because the video is separated into three signals two signals are dedicated to the color portion of the image and the other
16. DVD VCR when repairs are completed What your warranty does not cover e Acts of nature such as but not limited to lightning damage Adjustment of customer controls Damage from misuse or neglect A unit that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other commercial purposes Batteries Units purchased or serviced outside the U S A Product Registration e Please complete the online Product Registration on RCA com or complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your unit It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage Limitation of Warranty e THEWARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED NO VERBAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION GIVEN BY THOMSON INC ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE A GUARANTY OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER THOMSON INC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT THIS DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIMITED WARRANTY ARE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE
17. EVER EA a EXE 46 Selecting aTitle on DVDs or a Track on Audio CDs or VCDs 46 Chapter ICON Y aea o Ee E 46 Subtitle Icon sees nnne 46 Repeat Icon 47 Audio ICON cece cece cence hehehe Camera Angle Icon Play Mode Icon sic si ca since ade ceases eher ee na IntroScan Audio CD only ccce 49 PlayBack Control Video CD 49 Playing mp3 and or JPEG files 49 Chapter 5 The Menu System Overview of the Menu System 53 The Main Menu 53 Watch TV Fes c arate oes presets 54 hi rere pr E 54 Play Disc i255 Re eden ale D NES Shea a FS REA IR 54 Disc Title Menu reovett i tentat 54 Playlist 36i reir pee min eere ex les Deere cs e ia ated aie ead 54 Copy DISC zs ks eo Da in OE hw 54 Disc Actions a Sees Paine sig E PR RENE entrate S d Said a x 54 Rename Disc er ao aee 54 Erase DISC aereis us SA AE rd rate vrbs NERS v 54 Lock DISC IUE DP 54 Finalize Disc 60 cece cece cece cece cece Hee een 54 Make Compatible ccce 54 Tape E 54 Play Tape is dev ew Rey vea ere Rosa p
18. Go to page 32 for instructions to set up Timer Recordings both Add Timer and Set Transfer Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only 39 Chapter 3 Recording Playback amp Features COPY button If you set up A B Edits page 38 only the A B Edits will be recorded to disc when you use the COPY button on the front of the DVD VCR a Sa TET Disc Title Menu Playlist Copy Disc Disc Actions Play Disc Disc Title Menu Playlist Copy Disc Disc Actions yFrom To Disc to tape py From To SS SS Copying a videocassette tape to a DVD disc DVD R or DVD RW When you press the COPY button on the front of the DVD recorder or access Copy Tape through the Disc menu the Copy screen appears Here you can choose the destination Tape to Disc the quality and the copy mode The DVD recorder will record for the amount of time you specified for the Copy Mode setting edits only or current point and then stops automatically 1 Puta DVD R or DVD RW disc into the disc tray if it s a blank disc you ll need to wait for the DVD VCR to initialize the disc 2 Put the videocassette tape you want to transfer to disc into the VCR deck and make sure it s cued up or rewound to the beginning 3 Press the COPY button on the front of the DVD VCR the Copy screen appears 4 Use the arrows buttons and OK to change the desired settings
19. OF INDIANA EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE How state law relates to warranty Some states do not allow the exclusion nor limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you e 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 64 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only Chapter 6 Additional Information Accessory Information There are various accessories available to complement your DVD VCR Prices are subject to change without notice All accessories are subject to availability A shipping and handling fee will be charged upon ordering and we are required by law to collect the appropriate sales tax for each individual state country and locality to which the merchandise is being sent For more information about accessories go on line to www rca com Optical Plug to Optical Plug for Optical Audio connection Surge Protector part number PS83202C2 to a compatible receiver price 34 95 3 feet part number DV3 price
20. Recording When you press the RECORD button on the remote or on the front of the DVD recorder the Express Recording screen appears Here you can choose the duration of the recording the quality and destination or whether you want to record to tape or disc For the duration each time you press RECORD or the right arrow button the recording time increases by 30 minutes up to the maximum limit The DVD recorder will record for the amount of time you specified and then stop automatically At anytime during the recording you can bring up the Express Recording screen by pressing RECORD again and then extending the recording time To cancel the recording highlight and select Cancel in the Express Recording screen Watching one channel while you record another channel cable with no cable box or antenna only If you want to watch another channel while you re recording you need to make sure you ve connected the DVD VCR to the TV properly both audio video cables and an RF coaxial cable need to be connected 1 Make sure the DVD VCR and the TV are on Tune the TV to the appropriate Video Input Channel if you need help go to page 19 Put a tape with its safety tab intact into the VCR deck Using the DVD VCR s channel buttons tune to the program you want to record Press the RECORD button ow If the remote that came with your DVD VCR operates your TV just press the TV button and use the channel up and down buttons to go to a different channel
21. TYPES OF DISCS YOU CAN PLAY DVD discs DVD movie discs DVD ROM DVD R DVD RW DVD RW must be recorded using video mode or VM DVD R must be recorded using video mode or VM and must be finalized Some discs may not be compatible CDs Audio CDs CD R CD RW Audio CDs contain musical or sound content only mp3 discs are CDs CD R or CD RW due to laser pickup and disc design that contain mp3 files This product also plays CDs that contain JPEG files and Multisession CDs Video CD VCD Like DVD video discs VCDs contain picture and sound content The difference is the amount of information that can be stored on the disc VCDs typically have lower picture and sound quality than DVD discs You must use DVD R or DVD RW discs to record on your DVD VCR not VCDs Things to consider before you connect Protect components from overheating Don t block ventilation holes on any of the components or the fan on the back of this product Arrange the components so that air can circulate freely Don t stack components When you place components in a stand make sure you allow adequate ventilation If you connect an audio receiver or amplifier place it on the top shelf Position cables properly to avoid audio interference Insert each cable firmly into the designated jack e f you place components above the TV route all cables down the side of the back of the TV instead of straight down the middle of the back of the TV Connec
22. Watch TV Live Ch 2 MENU the main menu appears Disc Maggie s Disc Notes Tape If you selected Autoplay On in the Disc Options menu page 57 the disc s title menu appears Disc Library 1 Library Disc s automatically when you insert the disc Timers If the screen is blank you might not have your TV tuned to the correct Video Input Channel For more Setup 10 49 am Thu 17 Mar 2003 information about Video Input Channels go to page 19 5 Use the up and down arrow buttons on the remote to highlight the Disc Title Menu and press OK the options appear 6 There are two ways to access your recordings within these menu options Play Disc If you want to play all of the recordings on the disc or there is only one recording just press OK when this menu is highlighted the first recording plays Play Disc 2 Disc Title Menu Press OK when this menu option is highlighted all of the recordings titles on the disc Disc Title Menu appear Use the arrow buttons to highlight the title you want to select Playlist watch the program that you ve highlighted press PLAY Copy Disc Ifyou want to name the program delete it or change the play mode press OK the options appear Disc Actions Rename Title For DVD RW discs or DVD R discs which have not been finalized Play Title Plays the movie program or show Play All Chapters Plays all chapters including chapters that may have been hidden when editing the disc Delete Titl
23. Zoom Slideshow Number indicator Level Speed JPEG Info Display When you are playing a disc with JPEG files in the DVD VCR press the INFO button to bring up the Info Display Use the left and right arrow buttons to choose the setting you want to adjust then use the up and down arrow buttons to change the settings or press OK to select Picture Number Shows the current picture number being displayed Playback Indicator This icon tells you the state of playback play pause stop etc Play Mode Allows you to set the order in which the pictures play Play All all pictures in every folder on the disc play Play all pictures in the selected folder play Random All all pictures in every folder play at random Random all pictures in the selected folder play at random 50 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only Chapter 4 Playing Discs Repeat Allows you to set the repeat options for playback Repeat Disc all pictures in every folder repeat play Repeat Off repeat is set to off Rotate Rotates the picture clockwise 90 180 and 270 respectively Press OK to rotate Zoom Zooms in on the picture up to 4x Press OK to zoom or you can also zoom in by pressing ZOOM on the remote control Slideshow Speed This feature allows you to change the speed of a JPEG slideshow You can choose from Slow Normal and Fast Graphics contained within this publication are for representation o
24. are securely plugged into the Recorder and into an AC outlet Make sure you ve plugged it into a working outlet and or a power strip that is turned on Dont plug the unit into an outlet that is operated by a wall switch No picture or TV displays Unusable Signal or Insufficient Video Signal Turn on the TV Tune your TV to the Video Input Channel that corresponds to the jacks you used to connect the TV to the DVD VCR go to page 19 for more help Check the PROG SCAN switch on the back of the unit to make sure it is in the OFF position Try playing the disc again Make sure your DVD VCR is connected properly e f you connected a satellite receiver or a cable box make sure it is turned on Press the ANTENNA button A screen saver appears on the TV Your player is equipped with a screen saver that appears on the TV after your player has been idle for several minutes To make it disappear press STOP or CLEAR on the remote The menu is displayed in a foreign language The Language menu Display menu is set to that language Go to the Setup menu and choose Languages in Spanish shown as Idiomas in French as Langues choose the Display option Highlight the language you prefer and press OK forgot my password Press the STOP button on the front of the unit while you press the STOP button on the remote control keep pressing both buttons for approximately 3 seconds until the icon disappears from the front p
25. be finalized CDs CD R CD RW Audio CDs contain musical or sound content only mp3 discs are CDs that contain mp3 files This player is also capable of playing CDs that contain JPEG files and Multisession CDs Video CD discs Like DVD video discs VCDs contain picture and sound content The difference is the amount of information that can be stored on the disc VCDs typically have lower picture and sound quality than DVD discs You can t record on the following types of discs CD R CD RW DVD R DVD RW or DVD RAM You can t play the following types of discs Laserdiscs CD l CD ROM computer only discs discs recorded using other broadcast standards i e PAL or SECAM or DVD RAM discs Note Some discs may not be compatible due to laser pickup and disc design How to Load and Play Discs Turn on the TV and your DVD VCR press ON OFF on the remote or press the STANDBY ON button on the DVD VCR 1 Make sure the TV is tuned to its Video Input channel if you need more information go to page 19 2 Press the OPEN CLOSE button the disc tray opens 3 Place a disc gently into the tray with the disc s label facing up double sided discs have content on both sides so you can place either side up 4 Press the OPEN CLOSE or PLAY button The disc tray closes The DVD VCR reads the disc s table of contents and then one of three things happens depending on how the disc was programmed The disc starts playing The D
26. during Play mode To advance the tape approximately 30 seconds at a time during Play mode press the ADVANCE button on the remote control To go back approximately 10 seconds during play mode press the AGAIN button Press PAUSE to stop action For slow motion playback press FORWARD while picture is paused To move one frame at a time press PAUSE on the remote while paused each time you press PAUSE the video moves forward one frame Press the CH CH buttons to remove any streaks from the picture if necessary Press STOP to stop playback Tape Eject Press the STOP EJECT button on the DVD VCR when stopped to eject the tape You can also press the OPEN CLOSE button on the remote control to eject the tape Basic Recording 1 If necessary change the tape speed SP or SLP in Recording Options menu page 57 2 If you re watching TV press the RECORD button on the front of the DVD VCR the VCR s RECORD button that is next to the STANDBY ON button turns on to begin recording 3 Press the STOP button to halt recording If you just want to pause the recording for a short time like during a commercial press PAUSE instead of STOP To resume recording press the RECORD button on the remote control Check the Safety Tab Make sure there is a tape in the DVD VCR with its safety tab in place You cannot record on a tape if the safety tab has been removed If the safety tab is removed and you want to record simply cov
27. for Recording Recording to DVD discs is new to many people There are several different formats of DVD discs For your DVD VCR only DVD R 2 4x 4x 8x or 16x and DVD RW 2 4x and 4x type discs can be used for recording A DVD RW disc is rewritable which means you can use the disc over and over again similar to how you use VCR tapes to record Additionally DVD RW discs have many digital features for editing the disc s content DVD R discs can only be used time you can t record over existing programs and you must get used to finalizing the disc in order for other DVD players to be able to play DVD R discs Throughout this User s Guide you ll notice that some features and menu options are only available for a specific type of disc Make sure you use discs from a reputable manufacturer Many problems encountered when recording or playing discs are related to the wide variation in disc quality due to the large number of brands and manufacturers If you encounter problems with one brand of disc please try another brand VCR Digital vs Analog Your VCR is equipped with two modes digital and analog The DVD functions always go through the digital path There is only one digital path Therefore if you are using any VCR functions at the same time you re using DVD functions the VCR switches to the analog path Note The DVD VCR will change to the analog VCR path automatically during simultaneous operations When the VCR is in analo
28. it and set the time manually using the Clock Setup menu option that you access via the Setup Installation menu Live Ch 2 Watch TM Disc No Disc When the set up procedure is complete the main menu appears with the Watch TV menu highlighted To watch TV just press the OK button on the remote Tape Disc Library Timers Setup 10 49 am Thu 17 Mar 2004 1 Library Disc s To watch channels or video inputs press OK What to Expect Turn on the DVD VCR to Watch TV In order to use the features of the DVD VCR you ll have to get used to turning on your DVD VCR to watch TV You also need to tune the TV to the Video Input Channel instead of changing channels with the TV s channel up and channel down buttons you change channels via the DVD VCRS channel up and down buttons or number buttons The TV stays on the Video Input Channel that corresponds to the Input Jacks on the TV you used to connect the TV to the DVD VCR If you need help finding the TV s Video Input Channel go to page 19 The Main Menu Appears The main menu appears whenever you turn on the DVD VCR To watch TV press the OK button when the Watch TV menu is highlighted When you change channels the channel banner appears to give you programming information that is available for more information go to page 30 Changing Channels You might notice a slight delay when you re changing channels because the signal goes to the DVD VCR and is then sent out to the TV Discs
29. on the back of your cable box and to the INPUT VIDEO jack on your DVD VCR 2 Connect the DVD VCR to the TV You need to connect cables from the DVD VCR s OUTPUT jacks to the TV s INPUT jacks in order to see the content from the DVD VCR whether it s a TV program or a disc you re playing 2a Use the RF coaxial cable that was packed with your DVD VCR and connect one end to the CABLE ANTENNA OUTPUT jack on the DVD VCR Connect the other end to the Cable Antenna Input jack on the back of your TV sometimes labeled CABLE ANTENNA 2b Connect the video cable The cables you use for the video determine the quality of the picture you ll see on your TV when you re playing DVDs For more information about cables and signal quality go to page 4 Connect the video cable yellow to the OUTPUT VIDEO jack on the back of your DVD VCR and to the Video Input jack on your TV sometimes labeled VIDEO IN 2c S VIDEO If your TV has an S VIDEO jack connect one end of the S Video cable supplied with model DRC8312 only to the S VIDEO IN jack on the back of the TV and the other end to the S VIDEO OUT jack on the back of the DVD VCR COMPONENT OUT Y Pb Pr not shown If your TV has Component Input Jacks Y Pb you can achieve even greater picture quality DVD playback only by connecting the DVD VCR to the TV using these jacks COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT Y Pb Pr on the DVD VCR For more explanation go to page 4 Component Video cables not supplied
30. playing a disc by using the Info Display go to Subtitles page 46 for information Disc Menu Automatic if the language you selected in the interactive setup isn t available for the title you re playing but subtitles are available in that language the subtitles for that language will appear automatically during playback Off subtitles won t appear on the screen On if the title movie has subtitles available they will appear automatically Original subtitle language will match the original audio dialogue language of the title movie Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only 57 Chapter 5 Menu System Disc Menu many discs have their own menu that appears on the screen You can select the language in which you want the disc menu displayed In order for your setting to take effect the disc s menu must have been created with the corresponding language option Installation Parental Control The submenus contained in the Installation menu pertain to the type of signal that is connected to your DVD System Options VCR cable or off air antenna If you move or change any of the information you entered when you first set up your DVD VCR you need to change the information in the following menus Recording Options n P Interactive Setup the first time you turned on your DVD VCR you had to complete an interactive Disc Options Interactive Set ale setup so your DVD VCR could hav
31. rating limit set in the Ratings Limits menu Unlock the player and or change the rating limit in those menus Go to page 55 for more information No forward or reverse scan Some discs have sections that prohibit rapid scanning or title and chapter skip f you re trying to skip through the warning information and credits at the beginning of a movie you won t be able to This part of the movie is often programmed to prohibit skipping through it Desired angle cannot be changed e Most discs don t have the multi camera angle system and some discs only have multiple angles during certain parts of the movie Picture is too tall and thin Change the Screen Format in the menu system Go to page 57 for more information Picture is too short and wide e Change the Screen Format in the menu system Go to page 57 for more information Disc recorded won t play in another DVD player If its a DVD R disc make sure you finalize the disc page 35 Some DVD players won t play DVD R and or DVD RW discs Check the DVD player s manual Recording Copying Problems Not enough space on the DVD R or DVD RW disc get more recording time you can change the Recording Quality setting page 57 If it is a DVD RW disc you can delete some titles to create more space Won t record You can t record content that is copy protected If a message appears notifying you that you can t record the material press CLEAR on the remote to remove the mess
32. referred to as composite video Composite video doesn t keep color information separated like S Video but it s better than the video quality you get from an RF coaxial cable the type used to connect a cable signal or off air antenna Audio These jacks are used to send the audio from the disc or tape you re playing in the DVD VCR to the TV The audio jacks and cables supplied are often color coded red for right audio and white for left audio You must connect audio cables to the AUDIO L and R jacks on the DVD VCR and the corresponding Audio Input Jacks on the TV no matter which Video jack you connect VIDEO S VIDEO Y Pb Pr Note If your TV has only one input for audio mono connect it to the left white audio jack on the DVD VCR and don t connect the right red audio part of the cable DIGITAL Digital Audio Output AUDIO OUT Use a digital optical cable or SPDIF cable not supplied to connect your DVD VCR to a compatible Dolby Digital or PCM receiver or decoder Dolby Digital offers theatre quality sound six audio channels If you own a receiver that uses an optical cable input you can use an optical cable to connect the DVD VCR to that receiver for the best sound quality Go to the Digital Audio Out screen in the System Options menu to select Dolby Digital or DTS as the output for this jack Note This DVD VCR s optical digital output jack fully complies with the international standard governing this type of jack IEC
33. signal is dedicated to the black and white part of the image To ensure maximum picture quality use three video grade cables not supplied for the connection You can purchase bundled component video cables that are color coded to match the Y Pb Pr jacks red green and blue Component Video Input jacks are usually found on high end TVs such as HDTVs multimedia monitors and some of the flat LCD and Plasma TVs or monitors Notes Also remember to connect the left and right audio cables because the Y Pb Pr jacks and cables carry only the picture signal not the sound Use the Component Video connection Y Pb Pr for DVD playback and watching TV You must also connect yellow video cable or S Video for VCR playback S Video Jacks and Cables m E The S Video separate video jack provides better picture quality than a composite video jack sometimes labeled VIDEO and color coded yellow on TVs because S Video keeps the color part of the picture separate from the black and white part of the picture If your TV has an S VIDEO jack S VIDEO connect the DVD VCR to the TV with an S Video cable for a better quality picture One S Video cable is supplied with your DVD VCR for model DRC8312 only Note Remember to connect the left and right audio cables because the S Video cable carries only the picture signal not the sound Audio Video Jacks and Cables RCA type Video The basic Video jack usually color coded yellow is also
34. starts playing and the DVD VCR starts recording automatically STANDBY ON Turns the DVD VCR on and off VCR Buttons RECORD Records to a videocassette tape STOP EJECT When playing a tape stops playback When tape isn t playing ejects the tape REV Rewinds the tape FWD Fast forwards the tape PLAY PAUSE Starts playback During playback pauses playback INPUT Just like a TV has Video Input Channels page 19 the DVD VCR has one Video Input Channel for each set of INPUT jacks The Video Input Channel is the channel to which you tune the DVD VCR so you can see the picture and hear the sound that s coming from the component that is connected to the DVD VCR s INPUT jacks For example if you connected your camcorder to the Audio and Video Input jacks on the front of the DVD VCR you would press the INPUT button until INPUT 2 Front appears DVD Buttons CH SKIP channel down skip reverse Goes to the previous channel in the channel list when you re watching TV When playing a disc goes to the beginning of the current chapter or track unless you re within the first minute of a chapter or the first 15 seconds of a track then you ll skip to the beginning of the preceding chapter or track CH SKIP channel up skip forward Goes to the next channel in the channel list when you re watching TV When playing a disc goes to the beginning of the next title chapter or track on a disc in effect skipping the title chapter o
35. the Hide Chapter 36 VER Basis usce eere hh rax ER ER IER AVE IE EY SINT im 37 Basic Playback ssec kr ert t rrt era eb ht het rr P e n 37 Basic Recording sese ccena 37 Advanced VCR Features 38 Advanced nnn 38 VCR Info Display isses hmmm S 38 VCR Recording ii eere h EY Ya RIA E a Xr Hee a PEE 39 Express Recording esses enn 39 Watching one channel while you record another channel 39 Recording to tape while you watch a DVD disc 39 Timer recordings cccccecece cece cece ence E DE 39 Copying a videocassette tape to a DVD disc DVD R or DVD RW 40 Copying a DVD disc DVD R or DVD RW to tape 40 Copying a digital video camcorder tape to DVD 4l Chapter 4 Playing Discs Regional Coding een 43 Types of discs you can play isis 43 How to Load and Play Discs 43 Using Different Menus ccce enn 44 Search Options ences hehehe 44 Playback Options s sisa skuo nine ia eee cere renee 44 Using the On screen Info 45 Time Display eet rhy vire eon ad Sin seh HE
36. the discs numerically Sort by DiscTitle Lists discs alphabetically by disc title Show All Titles Lists all the titles recorded Delete Disc Deletes the disc that is highlighted and the its contents from the Disc Library but doesn t delete the contents from the disc the titles are still on the disc Erasing the Disc Library If you want to erase the Disc Library you need to reset the unit to the factory default settings Since this will erase all of the installation setup information you need to set up the DVD VCR again after erasing the Disc Library see page 16 for more information Press and hold the STANDBY ON button on the front of the unit while pressing and holding the DVD STOP button at the same time Wait at least 3 seconds before releasing both buttons The unit will return to its factory default settings 2 Press the MENU button on the remote to bring up the main menu Highlight and select Setup and then select Installation to setup your DVD VCR again Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only 33 Chapter 3 Recording Playback amp Features DVD Playback To play recordings do the following I Turn on the TV and the DVD VCR 2 Make sure the TV is tuned to the correct Video Input Channel for help go to page 19 3 Insert the DVD R or DVD RW disc you want to play 4 Once the DVD VCR reads the disc s contents the main menu appears If the main menu doesn t appear press
37. to play a VCR tape while recording on a DVD at the same time The VCR tape playback will use the standard audio cables and not the digital optical output jack PROG SCAN switch If you ve connected your DVD VCR to a TV that uses progressive scanning to display the image via the Y Pb Pr jacks turn the switch to the on position for progressive scan playback of DVD discs Typically only some High Definition Televisions and high end multimedia monitors use progressive scanning Leave the switch in the OFF position for S VIDEO or regular VIDEO yellow connections Note If you turn the PROG SCAN switch on and your TV isn t capable of progressive scanning you won t see a clear picture on the TV screen Additionally when playing DVDs you won t see any picture press STOP the main menu appears and turn the PROG SCAN switch to the OFF position Try playing the disc again AC IN This is where you attach the power cord 6 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only Chapter I Connections and Setup DVD VCR VIDEO CD MP3 PLAYER DIGITAL VIDEO DISC RECORDER DRC 8300 VCR buttons DVD buttons Front of the DVD VCR COPY Shortcut to transfer tapes VCR to disc DVD which is great for converting your camcorder recordings that are on videocassette tape to a DVD disc When you have a recordable DVD R or DVD RW disc in the DVD disc tray and a videocassette tape in the VCR press COPY the VCR
38. use the or button to go back to the previous track or go to the next Example of mp3 files one and press the MENU button to display the disc s contents Some file names are too long to be completely displayed JPEG file the player starts the slide show with the JPEG file you have selected in the thumbnail screen and proceeds to display all the JPEG files in the same folder then all the JPEG files in the subfolders Picture Title Highlighted File n located in the same folder Note During the slide show you can use the arrow buttons to rotate the picture 90 the ZOOM button to magnify the picture the or buttons to go back to the previous picture or go on to the next one the FORWARD and REVERSE buttons to change the speed of the slide show the speed selection varies depending upon the size of the JPEG files and the MENU button to interrupt the sem M slide show and display the disc s contents You can also press the INFO button to bring up the JPEG Info Display see below To start playback 5 When the player has played all the files the disc s contents appear to the previous screen press GO BACK 6 Press STOP to end playback Example of JPEG files JPEG Index Screen The Jpeg Index screen displays the contents of the disc 01 cM PLAY 53 T te L EJ This is where the context sensitive help text is located Picture Playback Play Mode Repeat Rotate
39. with the DVD VCR 3 Connect the DVD VCR to the Audio Video Receiver 3a A set of audio video cables was packed with your DVD VCR Connect the audio cables to the OUTPUT AUDIO L left white and R right red jacks on the back of your DVD VCR and to the corresponding Audio Input jacks on your audio video receiver sometimes labeled DVD AUX SAT or VCR IN L and R The audio input jacks on the audio receiver you use to connect to the DVD VCR will determine which source or input you need to select on the A V receiver when you want to watch TV or play a disc 3b If you have a Dolby Digital or DTS receiver connect an optical cable to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack on the DVD VCR and the Digital Audio Input jack on the receiver cable not supplied with DVD VCR You must also adjust the Digital Output setting go to page 56 for information Note Remove the protective cover that s in the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT OPTICAL jack before connecting the cable Notes If your TV is capable of progressive scan connect the DVD VCR to the TV using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT jacks and slide the PROG SCAN switch to the ON position to see DVD titles movies in progressive scan format If you need more explanation go to page 6 If you use the COMPONENT VIDEO connection Y Pb Pr you must connect another video cable yellow or S Video for VCR playback The Component Out jacks are only for DVD playback 4 Attach the AC power cord to the unit 5 In
40. your time zone and press OK the Daylight Savings Time screen appears 6 Daylight Savings Time If you live an area that recognizes Daylight Savings Time press OK the DVD VCR s internal clock will automatically advance the time by hour in the spring and set the clock back by hour in the fall If you live in an area that doesn t use Daylight Savings Time press the right arrow button to highlight No and press OK Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only 17 Chapter I Connections and Setup 7 Time and Date Your DVD VCR has an automatic clock but it may take awhile for the DVD VCR to find the Year 2005 correct channel for the clock Therefore you might want to set up the clock manually here Date 04 29 Fri 29 April Use the number buttons on the remote to enter Year Date and Time To change the AM PM setting when you re entering the Time press the right arrow button Time 01 47 PM Auto Clock If this screen doesn t appear you can set the time later from the main menu with the remote in DVD VCR mode press MENU select Setup select Installation select Clock Setup and follow the on screen instructions The DVD VCR is equipped with a clock that automatically keeps the time accurate If you have any problem with the time being accurate simply turn off the AutoClock option page 58 Access the main menu choose System Options and then AutoClock Follow the instructions to disable
41. 05 101 1007 1064 TontedCony S 1128 1095 107 ontec Cony 1078 al 1042 1152 7 1096 Sony d 1095 1007 1153 M 1003 1013 1101 1136 1101 1020 1032 P 1026 1102 1137 1030 1042 ih 1109 38 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only 25 Chapter 2 The Remote Control Code List for TV button TV continued Soundesign 1005 1007 1008 1026 1027 Starlite 1026 Supre Macy 1098 Sylvania 1005 1007 1008 1018 1038 1040 1041 1046 1047 1048 1055 1073 1092 1154 Symphonic 1024 1026 1107 Tandy 1097 Tatung 1004 Technics 1032 Techwood 1005 1007 1032 Teknika 1002 1005 1006 1007 1008 1011 1012 1013 1015 1026 1027 1047 1063 1094 1095 Ini 1128 Telecaption 1074 26 Toshiba 1029 1043 1044 1045 1063 1067 1074 1075 1091 1092 1145 1147 Totevision 1095 Universal 1031 1054 Wards 1001 1002 1005 1006 1007 1018 1021 1024 1027 1031 1038 1040 1041 1046 1047 1054 1055 1061 1076 1130 1157 Yamaha 1005 1006 1007 1018 Zenith 1002 1005 1084 1085 1086 VCR AUX button Admiral 2069 Aiko 2024 Aiwa 2023 Akai 2003 2004 2005 2058 2059 2060 Audiovox 2011 Bell amp Howell 2008 Broksonic 2009 2022 2083 Calix 2011 2018 2019 Capehart 2017 2057 Carve 2038 CCE 2024 2037 Citizen 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2024 Colortyme
42. 100 Daytron T 1132 1018 1007 Pioneer 1102 1018 I3 1005 1005 1104 1027 a 1120 1038 1043 Apex 1007 iD 1157 aay iiai 1007 1108 1028 1140 1095 1132 Jensen m 1108 1057 1130 1029 1148 Dimensia 1157 1005 1046 n 1058 1132 1030 1150 w T 1007 1059 1138 1039 Audiovox 1130 Goldstar Mb 1102 1144 1043 1026 1157 star val n 1106 1155 1044 Bell amp Howell Dumont 1006 1012 1082 m 1126 1157 1045 1002 1005 IT T 1083 ii i 1 1067 1029 1084 1011 1032 1124 1007 Portland Realistic 1068 m Electroband 1018 107 1125 1010 1005 1029 1103 Broksonic 1003 1033 1039 1129 Ws 1006 1045 1104 1143 Electrohome 1034 1089 1139 pe 1007 1130 1107 103 Its 100 Majestic pe It ts Celebrity 1004 1087 105 1002 Runco ya 1003 1005 1088 1127 Harm Price Club 1084 Centurion 1146 aranz 1026 1063 eo en Centurion 1007 1095 1005 a Sampo 1009 1018 1096 Kawasho 1007 co Prima 1005 Citizen MI Hallmark 1003 1036 ii B 1007 ne 1005 1020 1005 1005 1038 Prism 1095 it 1007 Emerson 1007 1007 1049 dde 1032 M gt 1008 1005 Hisense Kenwood Megatron Proscan e cac B 1015 1007 171 1005 1007 i 1000 Samsung 1061 1026 1011 Wir 1007 1036 Met 1001 bs 1045 1021 1005 1018 Memor 1104 in 1063 1022 1007 im 1130 1007 1095 1023 TIT Novabeam 1006 Panasonic 1132 1011 1077 1119 1024 1010 1026 1007 1004 1157 1014 Mie Colortyme 1025 1013 1040 1029 1032 me 1097 1063 ignature 1007 1027 1037 1098 ma U 1005 fs 1010 1029 1102 KTV 10
43. 15 95 6 feet part number DV6 price 19 95 Optical Plug to Mini Plug 3 feet part number DV3M price 15 95 6 feet part number DV6M price 19 95 Remote Control RCR615DCMI part number 261387 23 10 How to Order To place an order by phone have your Visa MasterCard or Discover Card ready and call the toll free number listed below Use this number only to place an order for accessory items 1 800 338 0376 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only 65 Visit our website at www rca com Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton This will only add delays in service for your product Thomson Inc 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis IN 46290 IN 2005 Thomson Inc Trademark s Registered THOMSON Marca s Registrada s Printed in Thailand TOCOM 1644356A THOMSON
44. 7 PLAY Rename Title amp E Play Title f 36 Insert Chapter Marker Delete Chapter Marker Hide Chapter New Title Frame 4 1 F x Play All Chapters Simon s 4th Birthday Clear Chapters Fri 6 20 2003 03 00 pm 04 00 pm 1 Best Delete Chapter Marker Hide Chapter New Title Frame Editing DVD R and DVD RW discs While playing the disc press the INFO button on the remote the Info Display appears Details about the different icons appear in Chapter 4 Playing Discs However the edit feature includes special options for DVD RW discs 1 While playing a disc press the INFO button 2 Press the right arrow button to highlight the Edit icon and press following choices appear use the up down arrow buttons to highlight a choice and press OK to select Insert Chapter Marker DVD RW discs only When you re recording to a disc DVD Recorder adds chapter markers according to how you have them set up in the Setup Menu off 5 minutes or 10 minutes Additionally you can insert chapter markers manually to segment different parts of the title To insert a chapter marker simply highlight Insert Chapter Marker during playback at the point where you want the chapter to start Delete Chapter Marker DVD RW discs only Since the DVD VCR adds chapter markers according to how you have them set up in the Setup Menu you may want to make each chapter longer by deleting a chapter marker durin
45. 958 and is designed for connection to a Dolby Digital AC OPTICAL 3 or PCM receiver or decoder Older equipment some of which is not fully compliant with 1 958 may not be compatible with the Dolby Digital bitstream Such a connection using anything other than a Dolby Digital AC 3 or PCM receiver or decoder could create a high noise level causing damage to headphones or speakers 4 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only Chapter I Connections and Setup CABLE ANTENNA DVD Playback Only S VIDEO OUTPUT COMPONENT DIGITAL VIDEO OUTPUT AUDIO OUT INPUT CABLE ANTENNA OPTICAL Back of the DVD VCR The back of your recorder might look a little overwhelming at first This section explains what goes where and why There are two sets of jacks on the back of your DVD VCR INPUT jacks and OUTPUT jacks Each jack is explained individually below but the basic idea is about sending and receiving information to be played on or through your DVD VCR and displaying that information on your TV screen INPUT The cables connected to the INPUT jacks bring pictures and sound INTO the DVD VCR such as the cable signal programming from the cable company or satellite programming from a satellite receiver OUTPUT The cables connected to the OUTPUT jacks are sending pictures and sound from the DVD VCR OUT TO your TV so you can see it on the screen The correc
46. CR If you need help go to page 19 16 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only Antenna Cable b 02126295 Searching channels 3596 complete 2 channels found Ch 006 Ch 011 v Ch016 v Ch 021 V Ch 007 v Ch012 Z Ch 017 TTE ch 013 Ch 018 Z Ch 009 Ch 014 Z Ch 019 Ch 010 v Ch 015 Ch 020 v Ch 025 Press OK to remove this channel Ch 013 NAME from the lis NFO to edit the channel exit the channel to return to the prev Select your local time zone Central Mountain Should the clock be automatically adjusted for daylight savings time Chapter I Connections and Setup 2 Select the Signal that s connected to the CABLE ANTENNA INPUT jack Completing this information lets the DVD VCR know what program signals are being sent to it Choose the type of signal that is connected to the CABLE ANTENNA INPUT jack Press the right arrow button to access the choices Notes If you ve connected a cable box or satellite receiver to the CABLE ANTENNA INPUT jack turn on the cable box or satellite receiver before completing this step If you ve connected a satellite receiver to the CABLE ANTENNA INPUT jack choose Antenna Only for this step Cable Antenna cable service Antenna Only no cable service just off air antenna Note If the DVD VCR doesn t start searching for channels after you ve selected the type of signal connected to the CABLE ANTENNA INPUT jack press the down arrow but
47. CR Info Display except during simultaneous disc recording Above the time display shows the amount of time that has elapsed on the tape Below the time display is the play indicator that tells you the state of playback play pause stop etc Note These items are for display only you cannot adjust or change them Reset Counter Sets the 0 point which means the elapsed time in the Timer Display starts from the point when you press OK with the Reset Counter icon highlighted Zero Search Fast forwards or rewinds the tape to the point that you selected as the 0 point above Index Search Each time you press RECORD on the VCR the tape records an index mark Use Index Search to quickly find the beginning of a program With the Index Search icon highlighted you can quickly go back or go forward to the next index point Press FORWARD to go to the next Index Mark press REVERSE to go to the previous Index mark The Tape menu will be displayed while the DVD VCR searches for the next Index Mark A B Edit This feature was designed so that you can copy your videotape collection of home movies to DVD discs in separate segments so the events appear as separate titles on the DVD disc For example you might have your wedding a birthday party and your family reunion on a tape from your camcorder recordings If you set up Edits these events will appear as separate titles on the DVD disc With the AB Edit icon highlighted press OK the optio
48. Direct Entry method to program the AUX button unless you want to program it to operate a VCR Automatic Code Search for the AUX button only accesses the VCR codes 4 Keep holding down the component button and enter the first code from the code list for your brand If the indicator light flashes you ve entered an invalid code or the button isn t programmable 5 Release the component button 6 Point the remote toward the component and press the ON OFF button to see if it turns off If it doesn t press the component button and then press ON OFF If you get no response follow these steps again but enter the next code from the code list Note This remote may not be compatible with all brands and models of components Automatic Code Search The Automatic Code Search method searches all of the codes for the default component of a specific component button If you want to stop the automatic code search without programming the remote press CLEAR until the indicator on the remote turns off Note You can only use Automatic Code Search to program the AUX button if you want the button to operate a VCR you must use Direct Entry above if you want to program the AUX button to operate other components I Turn on the component you want to operate audio system cable box satellite receiver etc 2 Press and hold the component button you want to program SAT CABLE or AUDIO While you continue pressing the component button press and hold the
49. However a list of suggestions is provided below Consult the Instruction Manual that came with your TV e f you can t find the information in the manual or can t find the manual review the following list There might be a button on the TV s remote control that accesses the Video Input Channel see table below for examples You might select the Video Input Channel from the TV s menu system You might tune to it by pressing a specific channel number see table below Press the Channel up and or down buttons the TV s remote control sometimes the Video Input Channel is stored in your TV s channel list Video Input Channel Variations Button Switch Button on the Channel on the TV TV remote Number VIDEO VIDI S VID 00 SIGNAL LINE INPUT 90 VID VID SOURCE 91 2 VIDEO AUX 92 SOURCE Next Steps This chapter is dedicated to connecting your DVD VCR Choose what you want to do next and go to the appropriate chapter for instructions Chapter 2 The Remote Control page 20 A description of each button is in Chapter 2 Additionally the universal remote control can be programmed to operate many brands and types of components Go to page 22 for instructions Chapter 3 Recording Playback amp Features page 29 This chapter tells you how to record and playback programs how to use the Disc Library and special editing features Instructions for copying a VHS tape to a DVD disc are in this chapter Chapter 4 Playin
50. If the remote doesn t operate your TV use the TV s remote control to change channels If you don t see a picture on the TV or the picture looks fuzzy noisy press the ANTENNA button on the remote control 5 When youre finished recording remember to turn the TV back to its Video Input Channel and watch TV through the DVD VCR Notes This feature might work differently if you receive programming via a cable box If you receive programming via satellite receiver or digital cable this feature isn t available you can t record one satellite or digital cable program and watch another satellite or digital cable program The remote that came with your DVD VCR is a programmable Universal remote that can be programmed to operate many brands and models of TVs Go to page 22 if you want to program the remote Recording to tape while you watch a DVD disc 1 Make sure the DVD VCR and the TV are on Tune the TV to the appropriate Video Input Channel if you need help go to page 19 2 Puta tape with its safety tab intact into the VCR deck 3 Using the DVD VCR s channel buttons tune to the program you want to record Press the RECORD button 4 Put the DVD disc into the disc tray and close it 5 Press PLAY to start playing the DVD disc Notes While playing the disc you can t check the Info Display for the VCR recording You need to stop the disc playback and select WATCH TV from the Main menu to see the VCR Info Display Timer Recordings
51. LAY FAST FORWARD or ADVANCE to go to the end of the segment that you want to hide and select Insert Chapter Marker again 5 To hide the chapter you must be playing it Therefore press REVERSE or AGAIN until playback is between the two chapter markers you just inserted If the Info Display isn t on the screen press INFO select the Edit icon and select Hide Chapter each time the title plays this chapter will be automatically skipped 6 To undo the Hide Chapter feature for normal playback go to the Disc Title Menu and select Play All Chapters Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only ON OFF 4 5 6 7 8 9 E S 5 REVERSE PLAY FORWARD mum a 1 DJ D N Safety Tab Chapter 3 Recording Playback amp Features VCR Basics The VCR part of your DVD VCR has all the basic functions of other VCRs The basic concepts are explained below and the advanced VCR features are explained on page 38 Basic Playback I Tune the TV to your DVD VCR viewing channel 03 04 or the Video Input Channel 2 Inserta tape in the DVD VCR 3 Press PLAY to play the tape Note If both a DVD disc and VCR tape are in the DVD VCR the DVD disc plays automatically when you press PLAY To play a tape go to the main menu press MENU select Tape and press PLAY to start playing the tape Press FORWARD or REVERSE to cue the tape to the desired position
52. ON OFF until the component button on the remote turns on then release both buttons 3 Point the remote at the component 4 Press and release PLAY then wait 5 seconds or until the component button stops flashing At this point the remote is searching for the correct code you ll know it s found the correct code when the component turns off go to step 5 If after 5 seconds the component doesn t turn off press PLAY again to tell the remote to search the next set of codes Continue pressing and releasing PLAY at 5 second intervals until the component turns off or you have searched through all the codes The component buttons flash when all codes have been searched the component button turns off and the remote exits Automatic Code Search 5 When the component turns off the remote has found the proper code Press and release REVERSE then wait 2 seconds Repeat this step until the component turns back ON 6 To finish press and hold STOP until the component button turns off e f you try all the codes for your component brand and work the remote is not compatible with your component Using the Remote s Features Very Important Know the mode Once you ve programmed the remote to operate other components you need a basic understanding of how the remote control works The codes in the remote control that make a component act a specific way are mode dependent if you want to change settings in your TV s menu you must press t
53. R and puts the remote in DVD mode so it operates the DVD VCR EDIT When playing a disc displays the Info Display and Edit menu see page 36 for details FORWARD Searches forward through the disc or tape GO BACK Returns you to the previous menu When watching TV goes back to the previous channel INFO Displays the on screen Info Display for details about the Info Display go to page 45 INPUT Accesses the Input jacks on the Recorder CABLE ANTENNA INPUT INPUT I and INPUT 2 on the front of the DVD VCR In TV mode toggles through the available input sources for some compatible TVs If your DVD VCR is on but you don t see a picture or menus on your TV try pressing the TV button and then the INPUT button to access the proper input jacks LIVE When the Main menu is on the screen provides quick access to watch TV MENU When you re not playing a disc accesses the DVD VCR s menu When you re playing a disc accesses the disc s menu if one is available MUTE Lowers the volume to its minimum level Press again to restore volume OPEN CLOSE Opens and closes the disc tray OK When a menu is on the screen selects the highlighted item ON OFF Turns the DVD VCR on and off In other modes TV SAT CABLE AUX AUDIO and if programmed turns the component on and off PAUSE Pauses disc or tape playback or recording PLAY Begins disc or tape playback RECORD Records programming REVERSE Searches backward through a disc or tape SAT Puts the r
54. Ratings that require a password appear above the bar 5 Press OK Note You must lock the player page 55 in order for the ratings to be enforced Password required Il Free Access Unrated Titles Free Access Some discs contain titles or movies that don t have a rating assigned to them Sometimes movies you Password required might find the most explicit are unrated However much of the new programming on discs such as interviews with actors and directors is also unrated Additionally the discs you use to record DVD R and DVD RW are considered unrated Apply DVD R RW In order to prevent unrated titles from being played you need to choose Password Required from the Unrated Titles menu and lock the player If you want this setting to apply to discs you recorded DVD R and DVD RW discs simply highlight Password required and press OK System Options This menu contains settings and menus for advanced audio features such as the digital audio out settings and surround sound settings Digital Audio Out if you connected your DVD VCR to a receiver via the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack on the back of the player choose the type of receiver or decoder you have Dolby Digital or DTS Note If you select DTS and you don t have a DTS receiver connected to the DVD VCR you won t hear any audio or the audio will be distorted QXpander the QXpander feature simulates a six speaker listening experience through just two s
55. VCR For more information go to page 41 Ch 006 Ch 011 Z Ch 016 v Ch 021 Z Ch 007 v Ch012 PISTE Ch 022 VEDER Ch 018 v Ch 023 v Ch 009 Ch 014 Z Ch 019 Ch 024 Ch010 Ch015 Ch 020 v Ch 025 Press OK to remove this channel Ch 013 NAME from the list or press INFO to edit 5 to return to the previous 58 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only Chapter 6 Additional Information Troubleshooting Handling Cautions Maintenance of Cabinet Limited Warranty Accessory Information Graphics contained within this User s Guide are for representation only Some of the menu screens buttons and display messages might be different in your product than they appear in this book The on screen help text provides the most current operational information page 59 Chapter 6 Additional Information Troubleshooting General Problems Player won t work locks up Try unplugging the AC power cord and plugging it back in Reset the DVD VCR on the front of the unit press and hold the STANDBY ON button while you press and hold the DVD STOP button wait at least 3 seconds before you release both of the buttons You ll need to set up your menu preferences again because this Reset Procedure returns the DVD VCR s menus to the factory default settings and also erases the contents of the Disc Library No power Plug in the DVD VCR Make sure both ends of the AC power cord
56. VD s disc menu appears on the screen One of the options will start disc play Highlight that option and press OK The DVD VCRS5 main menu appears on the screen Highlight the Disc menu and press PLAY Note If you don t see a picture press STOP the main menu appears and check the position of the PROG SCAN switch on the back of the unit Make sure the PROG SCAN switch is in the OFF position Try playing the disc again The only time the PROG SCAN switch should be in the ON position is if you connected this unit to a progressive scan TV via Y Pb Pr COMPONENT jacks 43 Chapter 4 Playing Discs Can t Catch U y 1 Language 2 Cast amp Crew 3 Jump te a Scene 4 Production Trivia 00 07 48 C 03 Les es Title 2 of 6 Watch TV Live Ch 2 No Disc Tape Recordable Disc Library 001885 Timers 10 49 am Thu 17 Mar 2005 Setup To watch TV press OK ZOOM j m 8 button Z00M EDIT yid ANGLE TIMER GUIDE INFO AGAIN ADVANCE button button oo 4 CAS 6 D DOD 7 8 9 D INPUT 0 ANTENNA DO REVERSE PLAY FORWARD REVERSE 3 gt ED FORWARD button Co Ne button RECORD STOP PAUSE PAUSE button Using Different Menus Each disc is programmed with different features There are three separate types of menus that you can use to access features The DVD s Disc menu The Disc menu is part of each disc and is separate from the DVD VCR s menu The content
57. Vs VCRs DVD players audio components and satellite receivers If you have another brand you can program the remote control to operate those components go to page 23 for DVDACR CABLE instructions The descriptions that follow describe how each button works when operating the DVD VCR Many buttons will perform um m different functions depending upon the type of disc and menu functions of the disc P up yP 700 EDIT mE ANGLE 0 9 Number buttons Use the number buttons to input information such as chapter numbers track numbers to make TIMER GUIDE INFO selections on some menu screens and or to change channels Arrow buttons up down left right Use the arrow buttons to highlight options that appear on the screen the arrow buttons move the highlight in the corresponding directions up arrow moves the highlight up left arrow moves the highlight left etc ADVANCE When playing a disc or tape moves forward approximately 30 seconds Not applicable for VCDs or mp3 files AGAIN Accesses the Scene Again feature replays the last several seconds approximately 10 of the DVD disc or e tape you re playing Not applicable for VCDs or mp3 files wr e ANGLE Accesses various camera angles that might have been added to a pre recorded disc when it was created Not available on all discs 1 2 3 D D ANTENNA Acts like a TV VCR button that is on most VCRs on your DVD VCR switches the RF Output between the TV
58. When finished highlight Start Copy and press OK the DVD VCR starts recording the tape to the disc automatically If you don t want to record the tape onto disc press the down arrow button to highlight Cancel and press OK To watch TV while the tape is copying to disc you ll need to change channels on the TV because the DVD VCR is conducting two functions playback of the tape and recording onto a DVD Note You can t copy pre recorded videocassette tapes that are encrypted with Macrovision software Copying a DVD disc DVD R or DVD RW to a videocassette tape When you access Copy Disc through the Disc menu the Copy screen appears Here you can choose the destination Disc to Tape the tape speed and the copy mode The DVD recorder will record for the amount of time you specified for the Copy Mode setting playlist or entire disc and then stop automatically 1 Puta DVD R or DVD RW disc into the disc tray 2 Puta blank videocassette tape into the VCR deck 3 If the main menu isn t on the screen press MENU 4 Press the down arrow button until the Disc menu is highlighted and press OK 5 Press the down arrow button until Copy Disc is highlighted and press OK the Copy screen appears 6 Use the arrows buttons and OK to change the desired settings When finished highlight Start Copy and press OK the DVD VCR starts playing the disc and recording the disc to the videotape automatically All the titles on the disc will be copi
59. a cig tun veo eye e e rera rale La 57 Dist c ED 58 Installation enema 58 Interactive Setup 58 Channel Search een 58 Glocl Setup Sete EE ere hrs eee Her I se Kr 58 Channel E cee e o Ea y a RR RE EPTHEREETE Nen 58 DVCAM vr ix yer Rex rv DE a er ERA FE ECL P KE 58 Chapter 6 Additional Information Troubleshooting cesses 60 Handling Cautions een eee een 63 Maintenance of Cabinet 63 Limited Warranty cos so iesnas a ve ce DEEE ere rhe heh 64 Accessories des ra cred RAE Seaman ea ees alee di 65 Chapter I Connections and Setup Types of Discs DVD Rewritable DVD R DISCSYOU CAN USE FOR RECORDING DVD R 2 4x 4 or 8 and 16x ONLY AVE DVD RW 2 4x and 4x ONLY dee wise disel IMPORTANT NOTES DIGITAL AUDIO GLA DIGITAL VIDEO This recorder is not compatible with DVD R or DVD RW discs for recording Please make sure to purchase discs with Gee the plus symbol on the package Also it is NOT possible to record on CD R or CD RW discs IMPORTANT It is NOT possible to record content that is copy protected This is usually true for most pre recorded 2 DVD discs and most pre recorded VHS tapes
60. ables used to connect your DVD VCR are on page 4 To watch one program while you Tune the TV to its Input channel or Vid channel record another Tune the DVD VCR to the channel you want to record and press RECORD Use the buttons on the TV or the TV s remote control to tune the TV to the channel you want to watch For example change the channel on the TV to channel 8 to watch a program on channel 8 To play a disc or tape Tune the TV to its Input channel or Vid channel If you need help finding your TV s various Video Input Channels go to page 19 The remote control packed with your DVD VCR is capable of being programmed to operate many brands and models of TVs and VCRs For instructions go to page 22 If the remote operates your TV press TV and INPUT to access the Video Input Channel 8 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only RF Coaxial cable Audio video cables are usually color coded red white and yellow SSL If your TV has an S Video jack connect the S Video cable supplied S Video provides better video quality than composite video the yellow jack Chapter I Connections and Setup Connection DVD VCR TV 1 Connect the signal cable or antenna Note Depending upon how you currently have your TV connected you ll have to disconnect the cable from your TV s Antenna Input jack sometimes labeled CABLE ANTENNA or your VCR s Input jack befo
61. age from the screen You also can t copy DVD movies by connecting a DVD player to the DVD VCR e Make sure you ve inserted a DVD R or DVD RW disc You can t record on DVD R DVD RW DVD RAM any CD discs Make sure the disc isn t locked which protects contents of disc but prevents recording Go to page 55 for more information Many problems encountered when recording or playing disc are related to the wide variation in disc quality due to the large number of brands and manufacturers We highly recommend using discs from a reputable manufacturer If you encounter problems with one brand of disc please try another brand Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only 61 Chapter 6 Additional Information mp3 files The following recommendations can t be taken as a guarantee that the DVD VCR will play mp3 recordings or as an assurance of sound quality Certain technologies and methods for mp3 file recording on CD R discs prevent optimal playback of these files on your product Make sure the file is a true mp3 file You can only play true files in the DVD VCR some products use software to compress mp3 files and convert them to other formats such as MPX Your DVD VCR won t recognize or play MPX files or other types of converted mp3 files Also if the mp3 file is copy protected from a secure download site it may not play When naming mp3 files don t exceed 12 characters and enter mp3 as the file exten
62. and R right red jacks on the back of your DVD VCR and to the corresponding Audio Input jacks on your TV sometimes labeled AUDIO IN L and R 3c Connect the video cable The cables you use for the video determine the quality of the picture you ll see on your TV when you re playing DVDs For more information about cables and signal quality go to page 4 Connect the video cable yellow to the OUTPUT VIDEO jack on the back of your DVD VCR and to the Video Input jack on your TV sometimes labeled VIDEO IN S VIDEO If your TV has an S VIDEO input jack connect one end of the S Video cable provided with model DRC8312 only to the S VIDEO input jack on the back of the TV and the other end to the S VIDEO OUT jack on the back of the DVD VCR COMPONENT OUT Y Pb Pr not shown If your TV has Component Input Jacks Y Pb Pr you can achieve even greater picture quality DVD playback only by connecting the DVD VCR to the TV using these jacks COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT Y Pb Pr on the DVD VCR For more explanation go to page 4 Component Video cables not supplied with the DVD VCR Notes If your TV is capable of progressive scan connect the DVD VCR to the TV using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT jacks and slide the PROG SCAN switch to the ON position to see DVD titles movies in progressive scan format If you need more explanation go to page 6 If you use the COMPONENT VIDEO connection Y Pb Pr you must connect another video cable yel
63. and choose Play Disc or press the PLAY button when the Disc menu is highlighted e f you re playing a Multisession CD you might not have closed the session before ejecting it from your computer Close the session and try the disc again f you re trying to play a DVD R or DVD RW disc you recorded in this DVD VCR in another DVD player the DVD player may not support DVD R or DVD RW discs Also if it is a DVD R disc make sure you finalize it page 35 df you re trying to play a DVD RW or DVD R disc it must have been recorded using the video mode VM Also DVD R discs must have been finalized Jfit sa DVD R or DVD RW disc check the setting the Parental Controls menu Go to Unrated Titles and see if the box is checked next to Apply to DVD R and DVD RW discs If there is a check in the box and you set Unrated Titles to Password Required simply highlight the checkbox and press to play the disc again DVD RAM discs can t be played on this unit 60 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only Chapter 6 Additional Information e If the disc appears to be playing but you do not see a picture or Unusable Signal or Insufficient Video Signal appears on the screen make sure the TV is tuned to the correct Video Input Channel for how you connected it to the DVD VCR Go to page 19 for help e df you are trying to play a disc that was recorded on a PC it must have been recorded using a compatible vide
64. anel display Release both buttons the player should be unlocked If that doesn t work try resetting the DVD VCR instructions are listed below Reset the DVD VCR on the front of the unit press and hold the STANDBY ON button while you press and hold the STOP button wait at least 3 seconds before you release both of the buttons You ll need to set up your menu preferences again because this Reset Procedure returns the DVD VCR s menus to the factory default settings and also erases the contents of the Disc Library The time clock is wrong Go to the Setup menu then Installation and select Clock Setup Set AutoClock to No and then set the time manually DVD Problems Disc won t eject When you put a disc into the player the player may take up to 15 seconds to read the disc and determine the disc type You won t be able to eject the disc during this time Wait 15 seconds and try again Maybe the Tray Lock feature has been activated If locked the padlock icon shows in the display on the front of the unit To unlock the disc tray press and hold the STOP button on the front of the unit and then press and hold the OPEN CLOSE button on the front of the unit at the same time wait 3 seconds before releasing both buttons Try unplugging the AC power cord and plugging it back in Disc tray won t open Maybe the Tray Lock feature has been activated If locked the padlock icon shows in the display on the front of the unit To unloc
65. aphics contained within this publication are for representation only 23 Chapter 2 The Remote Control Volume Punchthrough Feature You may find this feature helpful if you ve connected your components to an audio video receiver A V receiver or amplifier but you want to use the TV s remote control to operate the volume for the receiver An example follows Let s say you ve connected your DVD player to your audio video receiver You ve also programmed your TV remote control to operate your DVD player Since the DVD player gets its volume through the audio video receiver you would have to bounce back and forth between two remote controls the A V receiver s remote to adjust the volume and the TV s remote control to operate the DVD player The Volume Punchthrough feature eliminates the need for you to use two remote controls and saves a button press when you re using the TV remote to adjust the volume In effect you are telling the TV remote to retrieve and send volume commands from the A V receiver whenever the TV remote is in DVD mode Therefore after you ve successfully set up the Volume Punchthrough feature whenever the TV remote is in DVD mode press the DVD button and you want to adjust the volume you only have to press the VOL or VOL buttons Follow the instructions below to set up Volume Punchthrough 1 IMPORTANT First you must program the AUDIO button on the TV s remote control to operate your audio receiver or amplifier Go to pa
66. atures Disc Library You can find a show you recorded to disc more quickly by using the DVD VCR Disc Library Every time you use your DVD VCR to record a program to disc the DVD VCR assigns the disc a number and keeps track of what you ve recorded and when you recorded it The disc s library stores the following information about each disc Disc Name and Number The number of titles recordings on a disc e Recording space available on a disc Name of the title show program movie Date the program was recorded Which disc is loaded indicated by a round disc symbol next to the title or disc name Finding a title movie program etc by using the Sort Feature 1 Press MENU the main menu appears 2 Press the down arrow button until Disc Library is highlighted and press OK a list of titles appears 3 Press the right arrow button Each time you press the down arrow button the next option appears Sort by Title When you press OK with Search by Title highlighted the on screen keyboard appears Enter the first character of the title you re trying to find and select Done the titles starting with that letter appear with the first in the list highlighted Sort by Date Lists contents of the disc by the date recorded Other Sorting Options Show All Discs When you choose Show All Discs additional sorting options appear Sort by Space Lists the discs by the amount of recording space left Sort by Disc No Lists
67. by moving the cloth from the center hole toward the outer edge Handling Discs e Don t touch the disc s signal surfaces Hold by the edges or by one edge and the hole in the center Don t affix labels or adhesive tape to label surfaces Don t scratch or damage the label Do not use damaged cracked or warped discs Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only 63 Chapter 6 Additional Information Limited Warranty What your warranty covers e Defects in materials or workmanship For how long after your purchase One year from date of purchase for parts and labor The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm whichever comes first What we will do Pay any Authorized RCA Service Center the labor charges to repair your DVD VCR Pay any Authorized RCA Service Center for the new or at our option refurbished replacement parts required to repair your DVD VCR How you get service your DVD VCR to any Authorized RCA Service Center To identify your nearest Authorized RCA Service Center ask your dealer look in the Yellow Pages or call 1 800 336 1900 Proof of purchase the form of a bill of sale receipted invoice which is evidence that the product is within the warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service For rental firms proof of first rental is also required Pick up your
68. cable signal and the DVD VCR output In SAT mode functions as a TV SAT button for an RCA satellite receiver AUDIO Puts the remote in audio mode to operate a component such as an audio receiver or amplifier that you ve a programmed to work with this button INPUT O ANTENNA AUX Puts the remote in auxiliary mode to operate a component such as a cable box VCR DVD player satellite D receiver or audio receiver that you ve programmed to work with this button prog REVERSE FORWARD CABLE Puts the remote in cable box mode so the remote operates a cable box that you ve programmed to work with Ea a this button aj RECORD STOP PAUSE CH Advances to the next chapter or track when you re playing discs Goes to the next channel in the channel list when watching TV The Universal Remote Control that came with your DVD VCR operates most RCA GE and Proscan branded components CH When playing a disc goes to the beginning of the current chapter or track unless you re within the first minute of a chapter or the first 15 seconds of a track then you ll skip to the beginning of the preceding chapter or track When watching TV goes to the previous channel in the channels list Additionally the remote is capable of being programmed to operate many other brands and CLEAR During playback removes on screen menus and displays models of components DVD VCR Turns on the DVD VC
69. chronizes the signal Depending upon your TV this resynchronization process might cause a slight jump in the picture when you start playing a DVD disc and again when you return to watching TV No sound or distorted sound Make sure your player is connected properly Make sure all cables are securely inserted into the appropriate jacks You may need to readjust the Digital Audio Out setting from the System Options menu Go to page 56 If you select DTS and your DVD VCR isn t connected to a DTS capable receiver you won t hear any sound or the sound will be distorted Turn your TY to its Video Input Channel go to page 19 Sound is muted when you re using search features fast forward reverse frame advance etc e f you connected an audio receiver to your DVD VCR make sure you chose the correct input setting on the receiver Can t advance through a movie e You can t advance through the opening credits and warning information that appear at the beginning of DVD movies because the disc is programmed to prohibit that action Subtitle andlor audio language is not the one selected from the initial setting e If the subtitle and or audio language does not exist on the disc the disc s priority language will be selected instead Set the subtitle and or audio language manually through the Info Display or the DVD VCR s menu system Go to page 46 for more information Play doesn t begin rating of the title on the disc exceeds the
70. clear path between the remote control and the component you want to operate so the signal isn t blocked Make sure the remote is in DVD VCR mode press the DVD VCR button Turn on the TV and DVD VCR 1 Turn on the DVD VCR press the DVD VCR button on the remote 2 Turn on the TV and tune it to the correct Video Input Channel if you have an RCA GE or Proscan TV press the TV button on the remote if the TV doesn t turn on press the ON OFF button and then press the INPUT button on the remote until you get to the Video Input Channel that matches how the DVD VCR is connected to the TV If you used coaxial cable to connect to your TV tune your TV to channel 3 or 4 You ll know you are on the right Video Input Channel when you see the DVD VCR menu for the language selection see below If you have another brand of TV turn on the TV and tune the TV to the correct Video Input Channel if you don t know how to access the Video Input Channel on your TV go to page 19 for help Note You can program your remote to operate most brands of remote controllable TVs Instructions are on page 22 Complete the Interactive Setup ON OFF The next few pages step you through the series of screens that will appear the first time you turn on DVD VCR DVDICR CABLE your di AUX Use the remote control to follow the on screen instructions The arrow buttons move the on screen highlight in the corresponding direct
71. comes from the satellite dish and goes to the satellite receiver 2 Connect the satellite receiver to the DVD VCR 2a Connect a coaxial cable to the satellite receiver s OUT TO TV jack and to the CABLE ANTENNA INPUT jack on the DVD VCR 2b Connect audio cables red and white to the satellite receiver s output jacks sometimes labeled Audio Left white and Audio Right red Connect the other ends of these cables to the corresponding INPUT AUDIO L and AUDIO R jacks on the back of the DVD VCR 2c Connect the video cable yellow to the Video Output jack on the satellite receiver sometimes labeled VIDEO to the INPUT VIDEO jack on the back of the DVD VCR 2d If your satellite receiver has an S VIDEO OUT jack connect an S Video cable to that jack and to the S VIDEO IN jack on the DVD VCR for improved picture quality 3 Connect the DVD VCR to the TV You need to connect cables from the DVD VCR s OUTPUT jacks to the TV s INPUT jacks in order to see the content from the DVD VCR whether it s a satellite program or a disc you re playing 3a Connect an RF coaxial cable to the DVD VCR s CABLE ANTENNA OUTPUT jack and to the TV s Antenna Input jack sometimes labeled CABLE ANTENNA It is important to make this connection so you can watch satellite programs when the DVD VCR is off 3b Connect the audio cables A set of audio video cables was packed with your DVD VCR Connect the audio cables to the OUTPUT AUDIO L left white
72. corresponding audio cable to TV s Audio Left Input jack AUDIO R right Color coded red connect corresponding audio cable to TV s Audio Right Input jack COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT Y Pb Pr DVD PLAYBACK ONLY Some high end TVs and monitors have Component Video Input jacks The cables that send the video signal through these Output Jacks provide the highest resolution because the video signal is divided into 3 separate parts cables not supplied with DVD VCR As with VIDEO and S VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO Y Pb Pr only carries the picture signal so you need to connect the audio cables so you ll hear the sound If your TV has COMPONENT INPUT jacks use three video grade cables to connect the DVD VCR to these jacks on the TV to get the best picture quality However make sure you also connect another video cable either a RF coaxial cable to the CABLE ANTENNA OUTPUT jack the yellow cable to the VIDEO Output jack or an S Video cable to the S VIDEO OUT jack because you can only use Component Video for DVD Playback You ll need to have another Video Output connected for playback of VCR tapes DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL OUT DVD PLAYBACK ONLY If you have a Dolby Digital or DTS receiver or decoder y with a Digital Audio Optical Input jack you can achieve enhanced sound quality during DVD playback by connecting a digital optical cable not supplied Note Make sure you connect regular audio cables in addition to connecting a Digital Audio cable if you want
73. ct than they appear in this book The on screen help text provides the most current operational information page 29 Chapter 3 Recording Playback amp Features Watching TV Turn on the DVD VCR to watch TV 1 Turn on the TV and tune the TY to the correct Video Input Channel this channel corresponds to the input jacks on your TV that you used to connect the DVD VCR to the TV 2 Turn on the DVD VCR the DVD VCR s main menu appears 3 Since the Watch TV menu is already highlighted just press the OK button on the remote the DVD VCR tunes to the last station you watched and a channel banner appears To see the channel banner after it disappears from the screen press INFO on the remote control Wa Cho Channel Banner CINE appears in the channel banner depends upon the information sent from the broadcaster For example Audio Stereo the rating the program name and the time the program ends are not always sent by the broadcaster TV PG Channel Banner While watching TV press INFO on the remote control to see the channel banner The information that Taian DVD Recording 00h 54min available After you load a DVD R or DVD RW disc into the DVD VCR s disc tray there are several ways to Audio Stereo gt TV PG Recording Banner record programming When you insert a blank DVD R or DVD RW disc the DVD VCR will need to format the disc so you may need to wait several seconds The quicke
74. d with your DVD VCR is capable of being programmed to operate many brands and models of TVs For instructions go to page 22 If the remote operates your TV press TV and INPUT to access the Video Input Channel Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories DTS is a registered trademark of Digital Home Theater Systems Inc I4 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only RF Coaxial cable Audio video cables are usually color coded red white and yellow Red right audio White left audio Yellow video If your TV has an S Video jack connect the S Video cable supplied with model DRC8312 only S Video provides better video quality than composite video the yellow jack Chapter I Connections and Setup Connection DVD VCR TV Basic Cable Box You ll need to consult instructions that came with your audio video receiver in order to connect it properly The information below provides general guidelines for the DVD VCR s Audio Output Jacks Both Dolby Digital and DTS are audio formats used to record 5 1 channel audio signals onto the digital track of film while the film is being made Both of these formats provide up to six separate channels left right center left rear right rear and common subwoofer The disc will play 5 channel sound only if you ve connected a DTS or Dolby Dig
75. e For DVD RW discs only Note You can delete a title from a DVD R disc that hasn t been finalized but the program will still be on the disc You will not be able to access the program once the title has been deleted Clear Chapters For DVD RW discs only 1 Disc name Maggie s Disc gt Caroline s Bday Simon at soccer 2 Titles on the disc programs Anniversary Maggie s Disc 5 Disc information Name you recorded 6 Title s on Disc of disc how many recordings Steve s vacation Gh 24min available are on the disc how much Steve amp Maggie 4B recording time is left on the est disc the Recording Quality LX T setting 3 Information bar shows how much space individual titles are taking up on the disc 4 shows how much recording For example the first bar represents the title Caroline s Bday the longest recording space is left on the disc title is the third one entitled Anniversary 34 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only 1 Disc name Maggie s Disc gt Caroline s Bday Simon at soc Maggie s Disc 6 Title s on Disc Oh 24min available 1 Best Anniversary Steve s vacation Steve amp Maggie bd Rename Disc Erase Disc Lock Disc M Finalize Di P Maggie s Disc Make Compatible 6 Title s on Disc Oh 24min available 1 Best Caroline s Bday Play Title Play All Chapters Delete Title Maggie s Disc 6 Title s on Disc
76. e Quality Transfer Setup Screen Timers 002 05 19 19 Mon Once 03 00PM 04 00PM Disc 1 Best Delete Timer Simon s birthday Disc to Tape 03 04 Wed 17 03 00PM High Delete Timer Chapter 3 Recording Playback amp Features Timer Recordings Setting up timer recordings to record programs automatically I From the DVD VCR s main menu use the remote s arrow buttons to highlight Timers and press the OK button Tip You can also access the Timers menu by pressing the TIMER GUIDE button on the remote control 2 Since Add Timer is highlighted just press OK the Timer Setup screen appears 3 If you want to give the Timer name highlight Name and press the INFO button the on screen keyboard appears follow the on screen instructions to name the timer When finished entering the name make sure you press the right arrow button to highlight Done and press OK 4 Press the down arrow button to highlight the Channel field and use the number buttons on the remote to enter the channel number and press OK highlight moves to Day To enter a Video Input Channel press the right arrow button 5 Use the number buttons to enter month and day To change the frequency once daily weekly etc press the right arrow button When finished press OK highlight moves to Start Time 6 Use the number buttons to enter the time you want to start recording Press the right arrow button to change the a m p m
77. e Component Out jacks are only for DVD playback 3 Attach the AC power cord to the unit 4 Insert the other end of the AC power cord into an AC outlet or power strip Go to page 16 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only HI Chapter I Connections and Setup DVD VCR TV Satellite Receiver 12 The back of your SATELLITE satellite receiver might DISH E look different than the Sne piciuredihane ANTENNA ammen C 72 ES eus DVD VCR O AA 3 COMPONENT DIGITAL VIDEO OUTPUT CABLE ANTENNA OUTPUT PROG SCAN om or J Lon AC IN sm cua Lon OPTICAL Important VID You can t watch one satellite program and record another satellite program at the same time INPUT CABLE ANTENNA INPUT2 gt The back of your TV might look different than the one pictured here Details about the different kinds of cables used to connect your DVD VCR are on page 4 To watch TV satellite Tune the TV to its Input channel or Vid channel programming with the DVD Recorder turned on Tune the DVD VCR to the INPUT channel press the INPUT button on the remote Tune the satellite receiver to the channel you want to watch To watch TV satellite Tune the TV to its CABLE ANTENNA INPUT channel usually channel 2 3 or 4 programming with the Tune th
78. e DVD VCR go to page 19 for more help e f you connected a satellite receiver or a cable box make sure it is turned on Some snow or streaks are normal during search stop action frame advance and slow motion playback Adjust the tracking by pressing the CH and or CH buttons during tape playback tape may be worn out or poor quality Press the ANTENNA button Tape won t play Make sure your DVD VCR is connected properly and tune your TV to the Video Input Channel that corresponds to the jacks you used to connect the TV to the DVD VCR go to page 19 for more help Try ejecting the tape and reinserting it Make sure the tape is not broken f the main menu appears when you press PLAY you probably have both a DVD disc loaded in the disc tray and a tape in the VCR deck You need to select Tape from the main menu to play it Make sure the DVD VCR is not in pause mode Press PAUSE or PLAY to return to normal playback Time counter disappears during searching This is normal if the tape reaches a section where there is nothing recorded on it Try ejecting the tape and reinserting it Tape won t record Make sure there is a recordable tape in the DVD VCR Make sure the tape s safety tab is intact and has not been removed Timer Recordings Make sure the clock is set and the time is correct Your DVD VCR is equipped with an automatic clock but the feature might not work properly in some areas If the
79. e on screen icon changes from PAUSE to FRAME Each time you press the FORWARD button the picture goes to the next frame To resume normal playback press PLAY Slow Motion in Freeze Frame Mode DVD discs only While a disc is playing press PAUSE Press REVERSE or FORWARD each time you press REVERSE or FORWARD the slow motion will get a little faster until you reach the fastest slow motion speed To resume normal playback press PLAY Time Search DVD and VCD discs only Make sure the Time Display top left side of the Info Display is highlighted and then use the number buttons to enter a specific time on the disc that is playing Go to page 46 for more information about the Time Display Quick Fast Forward and Quick Reverse DVD and Audio CD only While you re playing a disc press the AGAIN button on the remote the disc automatically repeats the last 10 seconds of the movie Similarly press the ADVANCE button to go forward approximately 30 seconds Playback options Many of your DVD VCR s playback features are accessed through the Info Display described on pages 45 49 Additionally with some discs you can use the Zoom Feature to see details of an image Zoom 1 While you re playing a disc press ZOOM the player zooms in on the image Each time you press ZOOM the picture is magnified even more until you get to the maximum zoom level 2 To see other parts of the picture when you ve zoomed in on the image press the u
80. e satellite receiver to the channel you want to watch DVD VCR turned off To play a disc or tape Tune the TV to its Input channel or Vid channel To play a disc while recording to Tune the TV to its Input channel or Vid channel Tune the DVD VCR to the INPUT channel press the INPUT button on the remote Tune the satellite receiver to the channel you want to record Press the VCR RECORD button on the front of the DVD VCR Put the DVD disc into the disc tray and press MENU Select DISC from the Main Menu and press PLAY on the remote control Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only RF Coaxial cable Audio video cables are usually color coded red white and yellow Red right audio White left audio Yellow video Sai a If your TV has an S Video jack connect the S Video cable supplied with model DRC8312 only S Video provides better video quality than composite video the yellow jack Chapter I Connections and Setup Connection DVD VCR TV Satellite Receiver The following instructions enable you to record the programs from your satellite receiver Because the jack configuration and labels vary on different satellite receivers and televisions the steps provided are general guidelines Consult your satellite receiver and or television user s guides for additional information l Satellite signal Leave the cable in place that
81. e steady until the indicator turns off ON OFF button TV button Indicator light ZOOM EDIT ANGLE CLOSE TIMER GUIDE INFO MENU PLAY button REVERSE button STOP button Find out if the remote can operate your TV This remote control is designed to operate most RCA GE and Proscan TVs I Press the TV button if the TV turns on this remote will operate your TV if it doesn t turn on go to step 2 below 2 Press the ON OFF button if the TV turns on or off this remote will operate the TV 3 If that doesn t work you can try programming the remote by following the instructions below Programming the remote to operate your TV There are two ways to program this remote control to operate other brands of TVs Direct Entry and Automatic Code Search both methods are described below Direct Entry 1 Turn on the TV Look up the brand and code number s from the list that starts on page 25 Press and hold the TV button on the remote 2 3 4 Keep holding down the TV button and enter the first code from the code list for your brand 5 Release the TV button 6 Point the remote toward the TV and press the ON OFF button to see if the TV turns off If it doesn t press the TV button and then press ON OFF If you get no response follow these steps again but enter the next code from the code list for your brand of television 7 If you have tried all
82. e sure you close the last session I Place the disc in the disc tray with the printed side facing up cjjb2000a 2 If the AutoPlay option in the Play Mode menu is enabled see page 57 the disc s contents are displayed otherwise press the PLAY button to display them E use 3 Select a folder using the arrow buttons on the remote control then press OK to display the list of files or press PLAY to start playing all the files contained in the folder 3 jA LET _S_ 3jA C___ Example of a jpeg folder list Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only 49 Chapter 4 Playing Discs 4 Select a file using the up and down arrow buttons press OK the playback options appear Use the up and E PLAY down arrow buttons to scroll through the options and press OK when the desired option appears J 01 THE REASON 3 jA LET_S_ 04 WHY ON WHY mp3 file if you press play when a file is highlighted and you selected Play All the player begins by playing the selected file then all the files and subfolders contained in the same folder The player then plays the contents of the folders at the same level as the folder containing the file selected at the start If you 04 WHY ON WHY chose Standard Play playback will stop after all of the files in the current folder and its subfolders have 05 LOVE IS IN played 03 TREAT HER Notes While listening you can
83. e the information it needs to function properly For details about the Languages Channel Search Interactive Setup go to page 16 To go through this procedure again to change settings highlight Interactive Installation ld Clock Setup Setup and press the OK button Channel List Channel Search if you ve changed program providers cable and or satellite the Channel Search will automatically search the signal and put the latest channels in the DVD VCR s channel list Use the arrow buttons to highlight Channel Search and press OK to begin a progress indicator appears to let you know how quickly the search is being completed Clock Setup if the clock is incorrectly set or you skipped this step during the interactive setup you can set the DVD VCR s clock using the number buttons on the remote and the arrow buttons to navigate Follow the on screen instructions Searching channels 35 complete 2 channels found Channel List enables you to change what channels are accessed when you press the DVD Recorder s channel up and down buttons if you delete a channel from the channel list you can still access it by using the number buttons on the remote For more explanation go to page 17 Note In order for Timer Recordings to work you must set the clock to the correct time and date Please wait DV CAM The DV CAM menu allows you to see video from a DV camcorder connected through the DV IN Firewire jack on the front of the DVD
84. ecorder is not compatible with DVD R or DVD RW discs for recording Please make sure to purchase discs with the plus symbol on the package Also it is NOT possible to record on CD R or CD RW discs IMPORTANT It is NOT possible to record content that is copy protected This is usually true for most pre recorded DVD discs and many pre recorded VHS tapes Notes The first time you load a DVD R or DVD RW disc the DVD VCR will format it This should only take a few seconds Remember if you re using a DVD R disc you must finalize it if you want to play the disc in another DVD player page 35 The DVD recorder automatically asks you if you want to finalize a disc when it is finished recording Express Recording When you press the RECORD button on the remote or on the front of the DVD recorder the Express Recording screen appears Here you can choose the duration of the recording the quality and destination whether you want to record to tape or disc For the duration each time you press RECORD or the right arrow button the recording time increases by 30 minutes up to the maximum limit The DVD recorder will record for the amount of time you specified and then stop automatically At anytime during the recording you can bring up the Express Recording screen by pressing RECORD again and then extending the recording time To cancel the recording highlight and select Cancel in the Express Recording screen 30 Graphics contained within
85. ed Locked You need to enter the password in order to play discs that have a higher rating than what you ve allowed When the player is locked nobody can access the Lock menu without entering the password Unlocked No password required to play discs Even if you ve set ratings limits they won t be enforced when the player is unlocked Notes The player is shipped unlocked without any rating limits set If you want to use the Parental Control feature set Ratings Limits and then lock the player Lock and Unlock Parental Control gt System Options Rating Limits I From the DVD VCR s main menu select Setup and press OK the Setup menu items appear Since Parental Control is highlighted just press the OK button the Parental Control menu items appear Recording Options Unrated Titles 2 3 Since Lock is highlighted just press the OK button on the remote Disc Options 4 If prompted to enter a password use the number buttons on the remote control and press OK Confirm Languages Password appears Enter the same numbers you entered before and press OK Installation 5 To return to the previous menu press the left arrow button Once the player is locked you ll need to enter the password every time you access the Parental Controls menu Note The player is shipped without any rating limits set You need to set Ratings Limits go to page 56 for instructions in order for the player to prevent people from playing discs
86. ed If you don t want to record the disc onto the videocassette tape press the down arrow button to highlight Cancel and press OK If you only want to copy a specific title or a specific chapter you can create a playlist go to page 54 for instructions Notes You can t copy pre recorded DVDs that are copy protected Most movies on DVD discs are copy protected If you set up a playlist on the DVD disc only the content of the playlist will be copied To copy the entire disc you ll need to delete the playlist first You can also copy a disc to tape via the Timers menu by setting up a Transfer Timer for more information go to page 32 40 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only Chapter 3 Recording Playback amp Features Copying a digital video camcorder tape to a DVD disc Men Is Live Cha Your DVD VCR enables you to view and or copy pictures and sound from a digital video camcorder connected Disc No Disc to the DV IN jack on the front of the unit With some camcorders your DVD VCR may control some functions Tape of the camcorder via this connection Disc Library 1 Library Disc s Note DV CAM only appears in the main menu when a digital video camcorder is connected to the DV IN jack on the front of the unit and turned on I Puta DVD R or DVD RW disc into the disc tray if it s a blank disc you ll need to wait for the DVD VCR Setup to initialize the disc Jpeg Picture Card
87. emote in Satellite mode in order for the remote to operate a satellite receiver This remote is capable of being programmed to operate many brands of satellite receivers This remote is already programmed to operate most RCA GE and Proscan brand satellite receivers STOP Stops playback or recording TIMER GUIDE Allows you to quickly access the Timer Recordings list or setup a new timer recording TV Puts the remote in TV mode in order for it to operate your TV This remote is already programmed to operate RCA GE and Proscan brand TVs This remote is capable of being programmed to operate many brands of TVs VOL Increases and decreases the volume level Is capable of operating many brands of TVs or audio receivers ZOOM Enlarges the image on the screen so you can zoom on details pan and scan after you ve zoomed in on an image use the arrow buttons The Zoom feature isn t available on all discs Typically it works with DVD discs and CD Rs with JPEG files Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only 21 Chapter 2 The Remote Control ON OFF button TV button ub um um imo zoom EDIT OPEN ANGLE CLOSE TIMER GUIDE INFO Tips The component button corresponding to the mode youre in flashes when the remote batteries are low and you press a button on the remote To turn off most RCA components that are connected to the DVD VCR press ON OFF twice within two seconds and hold the remot
88. en the TV turns off the remote has found the proper code Press and release REVERSE then wait 2 seconds Repeat this step until the TV turns back ON 5 To finish press and hold STOP until the TV button turns off e Ifyou try all the codes for your TV brand and none work the remote is not compatible with your TV 22 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only Chapter 2 The Remote Control Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components This remote is already programmed to operate most RCA GE and Proscan components just press the applicable component button to operate the component for a satellite receiver press the SAT button for an audio component press AUDIO etc There are two ways to program this remote control to operate other brands of satellite receivers cable boxes and or other compatible components Direct Entry and Automatic Code Search both methods are described below Direct Entry I Turn on the component you want to program the DVD VCR remote to operate satellite receiver etc 2 Look up the component brand and code number s from the list see pages 25 28 3 Press and hold the appropriate component button on the remote i e SAT for satellite receiver CABLE for cable box or AUDIO for an audio component The AUX button can control many different types of components including VCRs TVs audio components satellite boxes cable boxes or DVD players You must use the
89. er track Repeat AB and Repeat Standard the modes appear at the bottom of the Info Display 4 To turn off the Repeat feature press the up or down arrow button repeatedly until Play Mode Standard appears AB Repeat AB Repeat lets you define a specific segment on the disc that you want to repeat For example you might want to watch a specific scene from a movie repeatedly I Follow steps and 2 above 2 Press the up or down arrow button until Repeat Mode AB Press OK to set A point appears at the bottom of the Info Display Press OK when the disc gets to the beginning point of the segment the A point that you want to repeat 3 Go to the end of the segment you want to repeat Press OK to set the B point the segment you marked will play repeatedly until you turn off the Repeat feature 4 To turn off the Repeat feature highlight the Repeat icon and press the up arrow button on the remote until Play Mode Standard appears at the bottom of the Info Display Audio Icon DVD and Video CD If the disc was created with different language tracks recorded in different languages or different audio formats Dolby DTS stereo etc you can change the audio option while you re playing the disc 1 While a disc is playing press INFO the info display appears 2 Press the right arrow button until the Audio icon is highlighted 3 Press the down arrow button on the remote to scroll through the available audio options 4 W
90. er the hole with adhesive tape Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only 37 Chapter 3 Recording Playback amp Features EDIT button 01 49 37 d PLAY 01 49 37 gt PLAY TIMER GUIDE INFO 4E Ee z 2 F e o o i oj 8 eio a o 0 el D m INFO button o PLAY button 7 GE GE E Last Edit Delete A B Edits Review A B Edits Save Edits 8 Text a A and B Edit Points war Advanced VCR Features _ TheVCR portion of your DVD VCR combo works like most VCRs but has some additional features for playback and copying tapes to disc These additional VCR features provide you with all kinds of neat features that mimic a DVD including adding A B edit points and search modes Note These advanced features are not available when playing tapes and recording DVD discs at the same time Advanced Playback I Insert a tape 2 Press PLAY 3 Press INFO on the remote control if the Info Display doesn t appear press EDIT first 4 With the Info Display on the screen use the left right arrow buttons on the remote to highlight different icons to access the VCR playback features 01 49 37 p gt PLAY gt lt co 31 Time Playback Display indicator Reset Counter Index Search Play Mode Audio Zero Search Edit Standard or Channel A B Repeat V
91. g Discs page 42 If you re ready to pop in a DVD or a CD this chapter explains how different discs function in the DVD VCR and describes the features you can use with different types of discs Chapter 5 The DVD VCR s Menu System page 52 Since this product is multi functional there are many on screen menus to control settings and access features Chapter 5 describes the menus and why you would want to use them Chapter 6 Additional Information page 59 If you re having trouble go to Chapter 6 It includes troubleshooting information the product s warranty and accessories you might want to purchase Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only 19 page 20 Chapter 2 The Remote Control Explanation of the Buttons Find Out if the Remote Can Operate Your TV Programming the Remote to Operate Your TV Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components Using the Remote s Features Code Lists Graphics contained within this User s Guide are for representation only Some of the menu screens buttons and display messages might be different in your product than they appear in this book The on screen help text provides the most current operational information Chapter 2 The Remote Control Explanation of Buttons You can use this remote to operate the DVD VCR and to access the features available The remote is also designed to operate most RCA GE and Proscan components T
92. g mode the on screen InfoDisplay isn t available and the VCR menu system will look different than the menus represented in this User s Guide Smart Play Your DVD VCR is an integrated product The DVD VCR intuitively knows whether a VCR tape or a DVD disc has been loaded and acts accordingly when you press the PLAY button on the remote If you have both a VCR tape and a DVD disc in the DVD VCR the main menu appears and you must select the appropriate media tape or disc by highlighting the appropriate menu Tape or Disc so the DVD VCR knows what to do 18 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only Chapter I Connections and Setup How to find your TV s Video Input Channel In order to see what s playing on your DVD VCR you need to tune the TV to the Video Input Channel that corresponds to the Input Jacks on your TV that you used to connect the DVD VCR to the TV The Video Input Channel s varies for different brands and different models of TVs RCA GE and Proscan TVs If your brand of TV is RCA GE or Proscan the remote control packed with your DVD VCR will most likely access the TV s Video Input Channel with the DVD VCR turned on press the TV button and then press INPUT until you see the DVD VCR s menu on your TV screen Other Brands of TVs Since access to a TV s Video Input Channel varies from one manufacturer to the next it s difficult to provide specific instructions for your particular brand
93. g playback Hide Chapter DVD RW discs only During playback you can hide a specific chapter so it is automatically skipped For more information see below NewTitle Frame You can change the thumbnail image that appears in the Player Menu described in the next section When the video appears that you want to use to visually represent the title press OK the next time you access the Player Menu a still image of this video will appear Editing Titles with the Hide Chapter Feature As with most editing features on recorded discs Hide Chapter is only available with DVD RW discs You have to Insert a Chapter Marker at the beginning and the end of the part of the recording you want to hide Note Since the DVD VCR adds chapter markers according to how you have them set up in the Setup Menu it might be a good idea to Clear All Chapter Markers before using the Hide Chapter feature To find the Clear Chapters option go to the Disc menu and select Disc Title Menu Highlight the title you want to clear chapters from and press OK Highlight Clear Chapters and press OK 1 While playing the recording called a title press INFO the Info Display appears 2 Press right arrow until the Edit icon is highlighted and press OK 3 When you re at the beginning of the place you want to hide press PAUSE Then highlight Insert Chapter Marker if the Info Display isn t on the screen press INFO and select the Edit icon 4 4 Use P
94. g the connection diagram above you won t be able to watch one program while recording another program This may be possible with a more sophisticated setup using an optional signal splitter and A B switch We suggest you contact your cable company for help in recommending the best setup for your situation If you connect your components as described you must access different Video Input Channels on your TV to see programming If you don t know how to access Video Input Channels on your TV go to page 19 for help A general explanation based on the connection shown above follows To play a disc or tape Tune the TV to its Input channel or Vid channel If you need help finding your TV s various Video Input Channels go to page 19 The remote control packed with your DVD VCR is capable of being programmed to operate many brands and models of TVs For instructions go to page 22 If the remote operates your TV press TV and INPUT to access the Video Input Channel 10 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only RF Coaxial cable Audio video cables are usually color coded red white and yellow Red right audio White left audio Yellow video Sa If your TV has an S Video jack connect the S Video cable supplied with model DRC8312 only S Video provides better video quality than composite video the yellow jack Chapter I Connections and Setup Connection DVD VCR
95. ge 23 for instructions If you can t program this remote to operate your audio receiver Volume Punchthrough won t work 2 While setting up Volume Punchthrough it s best to point the remote away from components ad Decide which mode the remote will be in when the volume from the audio receiver punches through The mode will be one of the component buttons TV DVD SAT CAB VCR or AUX Press and hold the VOL button Keep pressing VOL while you press and release the component button you chose in step 3 TV DVD SAT CAB or AUX Press and release the AUDIO button since the sound will be coming from the audio video receiver Release the VOL button Now test it by turning on your audio receiver or amplifier Turn on the component that is connected to the audio video receiver or amplifier a DVD player for example Put the TV s remote in DVD mode by pressing the DVD button and play a disc 0 90 cU Ur os Press VOL or VOL The volume from the audio receiver should increase or decrease accordingly Deleting ALL Volume Punchthrough Commands To delete all programmed Volume Punchthrough settings and return the remote control back to the factory defaults press and hold the VOL button the component button of the Volume Punchthrough lights While holding the VOL button enter 000 using the number buttons All component buttons turn on for 2 seconds and then turn off The remote returns to the factory settings Note If a
96. he TV button before you press the MENU button so the remote control knows that you want to access the TV s menu system To summarize to operate the DVD VCR you must first press the DVD VCR button to operate the TV you must first press the TV button to operate a satellite receiver you must first press the SAT button to operate the cable box you must first press the CABLE button etc To let you know which mode you re in the component button that is active lights when you press a button Understanding the INPUT button Another important button is the INPUT button The INPUT button selects the programming from a specific component that is connected to one of the input jacks on the DVD NCR We call these Video Input Channels because you are telling the component to send the video and audio that corresponds to the Video Input jack you used to connect the component to the DVD VCR For example if you connected a satellite receiver to your DVD VCR by using the S VIDEO IN jack you would need to press DVD VCR to tell the remote you want to operate the DVD VCR and then press and release INPUT until the S Video Input Channel appears if the satellite receiver is on you ll see the program it is tuned to and S VID appears in the DVD VCR s channel banner to let you know which channel the DVD VCR has accessed Low Battery Indicator When the batteries are low the indicator light and the component button light flicker when a button is pressed Gr
97. he back of your DVD VCR and to the corresponding Audio Input jacks on your TV sometimes labeled AUDIO IN L and R 2c Connect the video cable The cables you use for the video determine the quality of the picture you ll see on your TV when you re playing DVDs For more information about cables and signal quality go to page 4 Connect the video cable yellow to the OUTPUT VIDEO jack on the back of your DVD VCR and to the Video Input jack on your TV sometimes labeled VIDEO IN 2d S VIDEO If your TV has an S VIDEO jack connect one end of the S Video cable supplied with model DRC8312 only to the S VIDEO IN jack on the back of the TV and the other end to the S VIDEO OUT jack on the back of the DVD VCR COMPONENT OUT Y Pb Pr not shown If your TV has Component Input Jacks Y Pb you can achieve even greater picture quality DVD playback only by connecting the DVD VCR to the TV using these jacks COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT Y Pb Pr on the DVD VCR For more explanation go to page 4 Component Video cables not supplied with the DVD VCR Notes If your TV is capable of progressive scan connect the DVD VCR to the TV using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT jacks and slide the PROG SCAN switch to the ON position to see DVD titles movies in progressive scan format If you need more explanation go to page 6 If you use the COMPONENT VIDEO connection Y Pb Pr you must connect another video cable yellow or S Video for VCR playback Th
98. he cooling fan See diagram LY The AC power cord is polarized one blade is wider than the other and only fits into AC outlets one way If the plug won t go into the outlet completely turn the A plug over and try to insert it the other way If it still won t fit contact a qualified iti electrician to change the outlet or use a different one Do not attempt to bypass this safety feature WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard do not expose this DVD Recorder to rain or moisture CAUTION THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL CAUTION FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user s authority to operate it Note This DVD Recorder is designed and manufactured to respond to the Region Management Information If the Region number of a DVD disc does not correspond to the Region number of this DVD Recorder this DVD Recorder cannot play the disc The Region number for this DVD Recorder is Region No I Note This device is protected by U S patent numbers 4 631 603 and 4 577 216 and 4 819 098 and other intellectual property rights The use of Macrovision s copy protection technology in the device must be authorized by Mac
99. he left and right edges won t be seen Most discs that are produced in a widescreen only format can t be cropped in this fashion 16 x 9 choose this setting if your DVD VCR is connected to a widescreen TV If you choose this setting and you don t have a widescreen TV the images on the screen might appear distorted due to vertical compression If you play a disc recorded in 4 x 3 format on a widescreen TV the left and right sides of the screen will appear black Tape Options Tape AutoPlay when you select On the tape starts playing automatically after you insert it 6 9 into VCR there s need to press the PLAY button Languages Display the language that appears when you access this menu the first time reflects the option you chose during the interactive setup To change the language of the on screen displays menus use the arrow buttons to highlight a language and press OK to select it t ti ENS an Sp 218 Audio the language that appears when you access this menu the first time reflects the option Recording Options you chose during the interactive setup You can change the audio language by highlighting an Disc Options option and pressing the OK button The language selected will only apply when it is available Languages gt Display gt on the disc eeki Audio Subtitles some movies on DVD discs have subtitles Set up your default settings in this menu You quickly override these settings while
100. hen the option you want to use is highlighted press the OK button Notes The language feature only works if the disc was created with multiple language tracks If the disc doesn t contain the language you selected the disc will play in the default language When you choose an audio language during disc playback you only override the audio language setting in the DVD VCR s Language menu temporarily Some discs are programmed to only allow the audio setting to be changed via the disc s menu If changing audio option via the Info Display doesn t work as described above press MENU and change the audio setting via the disc s menu Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only 47 Chapter 4 Playing Discs 48 Camera Angle Icon DVD Some discs contain multiple angles of a particular scene or sequence If the disc only has one angle this feature won t work Currently very few discs have this feature 1 While a disc is playing press ANGLE on the remote If the disc wasn t created with multiple angles the invalid symbol appears If the disc contains multiple angles the Angle icon appears with the current angle number and the number of angles available For example of 4 indicates that Angle is displayed and there are 4 different angles available 2 Press the up arrow button to go to the second camera angle Press the arrow button again to go to the third angle etc 3 To resume normal playback scro
101. how Recorded on Caroline Comics Disc Name Disc Number 1 PES Sort by Title w Press the left arrow button Press the right arrow Press the up or down arrow button on the remote to go to the button or the OK button on the remote control to see more previous menu on the remote to access options the Disc Title Menu Watch TV Live Ch 2 No Disc Tape No Tape 1 Library Disc s Disc Library aaa Timers Setup DV CAM To watch TV press OK 10 49 am Thu 17 Mar 2003 The Main Menu The Main menu is divided into the following submenus Watch TV shows current channel number or input Disc plays a disc accesses the disc title menu enables you to copy a disc to tape enables you to create a customized playlist audio CDs and DVDs selects the screen format for DVDs allows you to finalize a DVD R disc and accesses title menus and disc menus for DVDs Go to page 54 for details provides options for VCR playback such as AutoPlay allows you to copy a tape to disc allows you to select segments of the tape for editing Go to page 54 Disc Library contains information about all programs you ve recorded using this DVD VCR You can use the Disc Library as a search tool by sorting recorded programs As much information as possible is stored automatically The information is stored in the DVD VCR s memory and has storage limits You may need to delete some library contents in the future
102. ions on the screen up down left right D D e Press the OK button to select a highlighted item 2000 OFEN ANGLE Up arrow button Notes TIMERIGUIDE INFO You can access the setup screens from the main menu If you move get a different program provider for TV shows or change your connections you ll need to complete the Interactive Setup Right arrow again Left arrow button If you don t see the Language selection screen below the first time you turn on the DVD VCR button OK button make sure you ve tuned your TV to the Video Input Channel that corresponds to the way you ve connected the TV to the DVD VCR If you need help go to page 19 Down arrow button Use the arrow buttons on the remote to move through on screen menus and highlight different options Press the OK button to select a menu item that is highlighted I Select on screen menu language Make sure the remote is in DVD VCR mode press the DVD VCR button If you want the on Francois screen menus to appear in English press the OK button on the remote control If you prefer Espanol another language press the arrow down button until that language is highlighted Press OK to select the language Next the connection screen appears Note If you don t see the Language selection screen the first time you turn on the DVD VCR make sure you ve tuned your TV to the Video Input Channel that corresponds to the way you ve connected the TV to the DVD V
103. is turned off the subtitle language will revert to the language setting specified through the DVD VCR s Language menu If the disc doesn t contain the language you want to use the disc s default language is automatically selected Some discs are programmed to only allow you to access the subtitle feature through the disc s menu If changing subtitle language via the Info Display doesn t work as described above press MENU and change the subtitle language via the disc s menu Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only Chapter 4 Playing Discs Repeat Icon DVD Video CD and Audio CD By default the Repeat feature is Off There are four Repeat options Chapter repeats the chapter that is playing track for CD or VCD e Title repeats the title that is playing Disc repeats the disc that is playing A B repeats a segment of the disc that you select For DVD discs and VCDs play modes are also available from the Repeat Icon DVD and VCDs Standard plays the disc chapters the order they were placed on the disc DVD Playlist plays a playlist you create in the menu system page 54 Repeating Titles Chapters or Tracks 1 While a disc is playing press INFO the Info Display appears 2 Press the right arrow button until the Repeat icon is highlighted 3 Press the up or down arrow button to scroll through the different Repeat options Repeat title Repeat disc Repeat chapt
104. ital receiver or decoder and if the disc is encoded in the Dolby Digital or DTS format Please Read This Before Using the DIGITAL AUDIO Jack This unit s digital audio output jack is designed for a connection to a Dolby Digital or DTS 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 It is important to choose the correct Digital Output setting in the System Options menu For more information go to page 56 Additionally the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT connection is for DVD playback only Make sure you connect audio cables white and red for VCR playback If you re recording to disc and playing a tape at the same time the VCR playback must use the standard audio connection l Connect the cable box signal Note Before you connect the DVD VCR you ll need to disconnect some of the cables first in order to reconnect them la Connect the RF coaxial cable that is connected to the cable box s Output jack sometimes labeled CABLE OUT to the CABLE ANTENNA INPUT jack on the back of the DVD VCR Ib If your cable box has audio video output jacks connect the audio cables to the Audio Output L left white and R right red jacks on the back of your cable box and to the corresponding INPUT AUDIO jacks on your DVD NCR Then connect the video cable yellow to the Video Out jack
105. k the disc tray press and hold the STOP button on the front of the unit and then press and hold the OPEN CLOSE button on the front of the unit at the same time wait 3 seconds before releasing both buttons Disc won t play Many problems encountered when playing or recording a disc are related to the wide variation in disc quality due to the large number of brands and manufacturers We highly recommend using discs from a reputable manufacturer If you encounter problems with one brand please try another brand e Insert a disc with the label side facing up Check the type of disc you put into the player This player only plays DVD video discs Video CDs audio CDs and CDs with true mp3 files and or JPEG files mp3 files that have been converted to MPX files or similar types of files won t be recognized by your DVD VCR If you try to play an incompatible disc type Disc Problem appears on the screen next to the Disc menu Both the DVD VCR and pre recorded DVD movie discs are coded by region If the regional codes don t match the disc cannot be played This player is Region No for North America Region coding isn t applicable to discs you use to record DVD R and DVD RW Press STOP the main menu appears Check the PROG SCAN switch on the back of the unit to make sure it is in the OFF position Try playing the disc again f you ve put both a DVD in the disc tray and a videotape in the VCR deck select the Disc menu from the main menu
106. l 19 Next EREN EENES S REQUEST TREES 19 Chapter 2 The Remote Control Explanation of buttons 21 Find out if the remote can operate your TV 22 Programming the remote to operate 22 Programming the remote to operate other components 23 Using the remote s features 23 Remote code list ntaa ene nehmen 25 Chapter 3 Using the Recorder s Features Watching IV eine Red nM ea a ae 30 The Channel Banner 30 DVD Recording eee Hehe emen 30 Express recording enhn enn 30 Watching one channel while you record another channel 3l Watching a videocassette tape while you record to disc 3l Timer Recordings ccececccccncncecncncncecncesesesesesesesesenene 32 Disc Library heh rx hh PRSE E Pr err CO SE ey Fe P err 33 Finding a title movie program etc by using the Sort Feature 33 Erasing the disc library isses nme 33 DVD Playback gt cence nhe 34 Disc Information nennen 35 Editing DVD R and DVD RW 36 Editing tiles using
107. lity than an RF coaxial cable but isn t as good as S Video Connect corresponding video cable to the output jack of a compatible component such as a satellite receiver or cable box AUDIO L left Color coded white connect corresponding audio cable to the output jack of a compatible component such as a satellite receiver or cable box AUDIO R right Color coded red connect corresponding audio cable to the output jack of a compatible component such as a satellite receiver or cable box S VIDEO IN If your satellite receiver or cable box has an S VIDEO output jack connect the S Video cable to this jack because it provides better picture quality than standard video the yellow jack OUT If your TV has an S Video jack connect an S Video cable to the TV s S VIDEO jack and to this S VIDEO OUT jack on the DVD VCR to achieve better picture quality than standard video the yellow jack continues on next page Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only 5 Chapter I Connections and Setup CABLE ANTENNA DVD Playback Only OPTICAL orr J Lou cus J L cm OUTPUT These jacks send the content audio and video from your DVD VCR OUT to the TV so you can see it on the TV screen and hear it through the TV s speakers VIDEO Color coded yellow the video cable you use with this jack provides better quality than an RF coaxial cable but isn t as good as S Video AUDIO L left Color coded white connect
108. ll through the camera angles until you get to the original angle Play Mode Icon Audio CD When you play audio CDs the various Play Modes are available from the Info Display The Play Mode feature lets you set up the order in which you want the tracks on the CD to play There are three Play Modes Standard the tracks play in the same order as listed on the CD starting with track This is the default play mode Random the tracks on the CD play in a random order Program the tracks play in the order you designate To use the Program play mode you must set up the order in which you want the tracks to play in the DVD VCR s main menu system go to page 54 for instructions Random The Random option plays the tracks in a random order 1 While you re playing a disc press INFO the Info Display appears 2 Press the left or right arrow button to highlight the Play Mode icon 3 Press the down arrow button until Play Mode Random appears in the text at the bottom of the Info Display the tracks start playing in random order To switch back to Standard Playback follow steps through 3 above until Play Mode Standard appears underneath the Info Display icons Note The player defaults to Standard Playback whenever you put a new CD into the DVD VCR Program The Program Play Mode is only available after you set up a playlist via the DVD VCR s Disc menu page 54 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only
109. low or S Video for VCR playback The Component Out jacks are only for DVD playback 4 Attach the AC power cord to the unit Insert the other end of the AC power cord into an AC outlet or power strip Go to page 16 Important You can t watch one satellite program and record another satellite program at the same time This connection scenario illustrates a basic connection you can achieve better video quality by connecting the components with S Video or Component Video options depending upon the cables you have and the jacks available on your components See page 4 for more information about jacks and cables Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only 13 Chapter I Connections and Setup DVD VCR TV Basic Cable Box Audio Receiver Audio KK m Receiver CENTER SUBWOOFER 120 The back of your TV and or Cable Box might look different than the ones pictured here SPEAKERS 60 VIDEO TO TV MONITOR DVD VCR DVD VCR S VIDEO OUTPUT DVD layback Only PANENT DIGITAL INPUT VIDEO g La corr JL on AC IN 4 Cable Box CABLE IN CABLE OUT amp n 9 S VIDEO VIDEO L R INPUT TV S VIDEO CABLE ANTENNA NDS Notes about cable boxes The connection diagram shown above reflects a basic setup Since there are many different cable companies and t
110. m it to operate other brands of televisions Insert new batteries in the remote e Operate the remote control at a distance of no more than 20 feet e Remove any obstacles between the remote and the DVD VCR or other component If your DVD VCR is in an entertainment cabinet the glass doors might obstruct the remote control from operating the DVD VCR Open the doors Can t program the remote universal remote control that came with your DVD VCR is already programmed to operate most RCA GE and Proscan components You can program it to operate many other brands and models of TVs cable boxes digital satellite receivers audio components etc However the remote doesn t support all brands and all models so there is a possibility the remote can t be programmed to operate your component Instructions for programming the remote control are on page 22 e f you re trying to program the AUX button you must use the Direct Entry method NOT the Automatic Code Search method Lost the remote control order a new remote control go to page 65 The buttons on the front of the DVD VCR operate the DVD VCR s basic functions but you won t be able to use the menu system without the remote control The buttons on the front of the unit are described on page 7 Also if you have another RCA GE or Proscan brand product with a remote control that has a DVD button some of the buttons will probably operate this product if you press the DVD button fir
111. me that has elapsed during playback For DVD discs the time displayed refers to the current title and acts as a Time Search feature For example if you like a particular scene in a movie you can enter the elapsed time the scene plays and skip right to it 1 Highlight the Time Display and use the number buttons on the remote to enter the elapsed time you want to go to in that title You must use two digits for each field For example if you enter 01 35 12 playback will start one hour 35 minutes and 12 seconds into the title Notes For Audio CDs the time displayed refers to the track that s playing Some portions of a disc might prohibit searching or scanning such as warnings or opening credits Selecting a Title on DVDs or a Track on Audio CDs or Video CDs Some discs contain more than one title For example there might be four movies on one disc each movie might be considered a title Each title is divided into chapters To select a title via the Info Display highlight the Title icon with the right arrow button on the remote control Press the up or down arrow button to go to the next title When you re playing a VCD or an Audio CD use these instructions to go to a different Track Notes You can also use the number buttons on the remote to enter the title track number Many discs only have one title Some DVD movies don t allow you to select titles from the Info Display You must use the DVD s disc menu Chapter Icon DVD
112. n invalid button is pressed all component buttons blink 4 times and turn off At this point you must start over 24 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only Chapter 2 The Remote Control Remote Code List TV Craig 1127 Infinity LG 1050 Philco 1060 Sansui 1026 1131 1038 1006 1051 1004 DT 1109 TV button Crown 1138 Janeil Loewe Mitsubishi 1005 Radio Shack 1149 AUX button 1026 Envision 1098 1038 1005 1006 1029 Sanyo Admiral 1005 JBL Logik 1006 1007 1045 1005 1002 Curtis Mathes 1007 1038 1002 1007 1008 1130 1028 1097 00 Fisher JC Penney Enn 1018 1011 1157 1029 1118 Me 1028 1001 1005 1020 Radio 1045 Kiko 1029 ins i007 1030 1038 Shack Realistic 1051 1015 1014 1030 1006 DI 1050 1040 1001 1065 ii 1029 1045 t ini 1051 1041 1005 1066 m 1103 1008 1007 1052 106 1007 1093 1063 Fjsu un e 1079 1048 1011 1103 da 1095 1027 1020 ifi Montgomery Philips 1026 Scott n Funai 101 10 Ward 1004 1029 1005 ih s 106 1032 1044 0 We 1007 1027 1034 1045 Motorola 1008 1061 1011 Daewoo 1004 1011 1095 101 e 000 104 116 1097 1018 1096 1025 m s 1001 1054 1130 mic RA 106 un Ge 1004 1062 1132 1005 1040 1000 1027 E 1005 1063 1147 1006 10 1001 Sears ue 1007 1081 1157 1007 Los 1004 1001 n 1020 1095 Magnavox 1063 i Hs 1005 1007 in 1031 10 1005 Multitech 1006 1007 1095 1032 1104 1007 1026 1007 1012 1099 1108 a 1130 qe NAD 106 1018 1013 1
113. nic 3030 3038 3031 Magnavox 3058 3002 Sylvania 3016 301 Memorex 3059 3017 Toshiba Mintek 3033 3018 3034 Mitsubishi 3035 3003 3036 NAD Zenith 3011 3037 Norcent 3045 3019 Onkyo 3020 Oritron 3024 Cable Box CABLE button AUX button ABC 5003 5004 5005 5007 5046 Archer 5010 5011 Cableview 5008 Contec 5016 Eastern 5017 GE 5002 5003 5004 Gemini 5018 5019 General Instruments 5004 Hamlin 5020 5021 5022 5027 5034 Hitachi 5004 Jerrold 5004 5018 5023 5024 5040 5046 Magnavox 5025 Motorola 5047 5048 5049 Movie Time 5026 NEC 5006 NSC 5026 Oak 5016 5028 Panasonic 5042 5045 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only Aa CD Player 5013 AUDIO button 5014 AUX button 5015 ADC 5019 4066 5025 4061 5029 4077 E Y Pioneer 4068 TO m 4069 Proscan 5002 Denon 5003 4071 504 Emerson RC 4052 5002 Fisher 5045 GE Realistic 4076 5010 Hitachi Samsung 4054 5033 Scientific 4055 Atlanta Kenwood 5007 4056 5035 4078 5036 4079 5037 Luxman Signature 4080 5004 Sprucer 5045 Standard Component 5038 5039 Starcom 5018 5046 Stargate 5018 Tocom 5005 5023 United Cable 5046 Universal 5009 5010 5011 View Star 5016 5025 5026 Zenith 504 27 Chapter 2 The Remote Control Marantz Sherwood 4058 4093 MCS Sony 4081 406 Mitsubishi 407
114. ning 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 e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect this 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 This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian CES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la class B est conforme la norme du NMB 003 du Canada Refer to the identification rating label located on the back panel of your product for its proper operating voltage Product Registration Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately Returning the product registration card allows us to contact you if needed Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase Attach it here and record the serial and model numbers in case you need them The numbers are located on the back of the DVD Recorder Model No Serial No Purchase Date Dealer Address Phone Ventilation You must adequately ventilate the product Make sure there is adequate space around the DVD Recorder VCR to provide proper air flow for ventilation Also do not block t
115. nly 5 page 52 Chapter 5 Menu System Overview of the DVD VCR s Menu System Watch TV Menu Disc Menu Tape Menu Disc Library Menu Timer Menu Setup Menu Graphics contained within this User s Guide are for representation only Some of the menu screens buttons and display messages might be different in your product than they appear in this book The on screen help text provides the most current operational information Chapter 5 Menu System Overview of the DVD VCR s Menu System Since this product has many features it has a wealth of menus and options To access the main menu during playback press the STOP button on the remote To access the main menu when you re not playing a disc or tape press the MENU button How to navigate through on screen menus Throughout the DVD VCR s menu system you ll see arrows on the on screen menu bars These arrows indicate you can use the correlating arrow buttons on the remote control to navigate to different menus and access choices When a menu item is highlighted press OK to select the menu If you see the left arrow button you can press the left arrow button on the remote control to return to the previous menu Throughout the menu system the GO BACK button takes you to the previous menu Play Disc L Disc Title Menu gt Playlist Copy Disc Disc Actions TeAtart playback from the beginning press OK Simon s Show My S
116. ns appear on the screen A1 00 01 33 A2 00 01 00 B2 00 02 35 A3 Empty B3 Empty A4 Empty B4 Empty A5 Empty B5 Empty B1 00 02 00 Insert A point Insert B point Press OK to mark the beginning or the end of an A B segment of the tape Cancel Last Edit Cancels the last action Delete A B Edits Clears all A B segments Review Play A B Edits Displays A B edits and allows you to start playing A B Edits Save Edits amp Exit Saves the A B segments Play Mode and A B Repeat Changes the play mode to standard or A B Repeat Audio Channel Changes the audio to one of the following Stereo surround Left channel only Right channel only or mono 38 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only Chapter 3 Recording Playback amp Features VCR Recording After you put a videocassette tape in the VCR deck there are several ways to record programming The quickest way to start recording is to press the RECORD button on the front of the DVD VCR next to the STANDBY ON button while you re watching a show When you press the VCR REC button on the front of the DVD VCR the Express Record screen appears If you press REC again the VCR starts recording and accepts the default length quality and destination set on the screen If you want to make changes use the remote to change the settings before pressing REC Note The DVD VCR supports Macrovision and won t record copy protected material Express
117. o format This product plays DVD video MPEG2 MPEG4 Video CDs audio CDs or data discs CD R CD RW with jpeg pictures mp3s or WMA files Play starts but then stops immediately e disc is dirty Clean it Condensation has formed in the DVD VCR Allow it to dry out The picture is distorted andlor fuzzy or jumps during disc playback disc might be damaged or scratched Try another disc It is normal for some distortion to appear during forward or reverse scan disc might be dirty Clean it Some discs have defects that cause them to jump from one scene to the next Turn the PROG SCAN switch on the back of the DVD VCR to the off position This switch should only be turned on if you ve connected the DVD VCR to a television that uses progressive scanning to display the image Some but not all High Definition Televisions HDTVs and multimedia monitors use progressive scan e f you have a progressive scan TV connected a slight jumping of the signal is normal when you first play a DVD disc A more detailed explanation follows If you have a progressive scan TV connected to the DVD VCR via the COMPONENT jacks Y Pb Pr and turned on the PROG SCAN switch the DVD VCR automatically switches between progressive scan and regular interlace because progressive scan is only available when you play DVD discs As the signal is converted from interlace to progressive and vice versa the Recorder resyn
118. of the AC power cord into an AC outlet or power strip Go to page 16 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only 9 Chapter I Connections and Setup DVD VCR TV Basic Cable Box CABLE ANTENNA DVD VCR DVD Playback Only The back of yourTV and or Cable Box might look different than the ones pictured here Li orc J L on AC IN DVD VCR aT AUDIO R CABLE IN CABLE OUT m A Cable Box S VIDEO VIDEO L R INPUT S VIDEO INPUT2 CABLE ANTENNA cm Notes about cable boxes The connection diagram shown above reflects a basic setup Since there are many different cable companies and types of cables boxes your cable box may come with a different recommended connection diagram Normally ANALOG cable boxes are used so that the cable company can scramble the signal for premium channel programming like movie channels The cable box will descramble the signal if you are a premium channel subscriber In some cases your cable company may not scramble the signal for basic channels and the signal could be passed through the cable box so that you could receive the signal with the DVD VCR There are also DIGITAL cable boxes that are relatively new and are used with digital cable service Even with digital cable service analog signals are often carried on the same cable Usin
119. of the codes listed for your brand and this remote still doesn t operate the TV try the Automatic Code Search method next section If Automatic Code Search method doesn t find the correct code this remote won t work with your TV and you ll have to use the remote that came with your TV Note This remote may not be compatible with all brands and models of televisions Automatic Code Search The Automatic Code Search method for the TV button tests all of the TV codes If you want to stop the automatic code search without programming the TV button to operate your TV press CLEAR until the indicator on the remote turns off 1 Turn on the TV 2 Press and hold the TV button While you continue pressing the TV button press and hold the ON OFF button until the TV button turns on then release both buttons 3 Point the remote at the TV Press and release PLAY then wait 5 seconds or until the TV button stops flashing At this point the remote is searching for the correct code to program you ll know it s found the correct code when the TV turns off go to step 4 If after 5 seconds the TV doesn t turn off press PLAY again to tell the remote to search the next set of codes Continue pressing and releasing PLAY at 5 second intervals until the TV turns off or you have searched through all of the codes The component buttons flash when all codes have been searched the TV button turns off and the remote exits Automatic Code Search 4 Wh
120. ordings to ensure you have enough space on a DVD R or DVD RW disc to record the program When SmartRecord is on the DVD VCR automatically detects how much recording time is left on the disc and adjusts the Recording Quality automatically if necessary Does not apply for VCR recordings to tape Disc Options AutoPlay when you select On a pre recorded DVD movie disc immediately starts playing after you insert it into the player there s no need to press the PLAY button With AutoPlay On recordable discs DVD R or DVD RW with content recorded on them will automatically display contents Note For CDs with mp3 or JPEG files on them instead of playing automatically the contents of the CD the files and or folders appear automatically Screen format the setting you choose adjusts the way a movie appears on your TV DVD discs only Standard TVs are 4 x 3 format Depending on the type of television you have you may want to adjust the screen setting also called the aspect ratio The choices follow 4 x 3 Letterbox choose this setting if you want to see movies in their original aspect ratio height to width ratio You ll see the entire frame of the movie but it will take up a smaller portion of the screen vertically The movie might appear with black bars at the top and bottom of the screen 4 x 3 Standard choose this setting if you want the movie to fill the entire screen of your TV This might mean that parts of the picture t
121. ostar Signature Video xn 2069 Concepts Express Vu Singer 2006 5084 2018 2007 GE 2037 2012 5000 2072 2013 5001 Sony 2060 5088 2004 Wards 5090 2050 2010 5091 2051 2011 509 2063 2012 5093 2086 2018 5094 Sts 2020 General 2018 2023 Instruments 2054 105 3051 Sylvania 2034 209 2018 1088 201 2037 Hitachi 203 2048 5070 2038 2054 5071 2039 100 Hughes 2066 2071 Systems Symphonic XR 1000 im m a i bes 2037 5069 __ Yamaha Panasonic em 2006 5064 2007 Philips Tatung 2008 m 5072 Primestar Teac 2058 5065 s Zenith 5 Proscan 2004 5000 Technics 2050 5001 2018 2053 2056 2063 Teknika 2072 2011 2081 5088 5090 5091 5092 5093 5094 RCA 5000 5001 5086 5087 5088 5090 5091 5092 5093 5094 Realistic 5057 Sony 5062 Star Choice 5085 STSI 5058 STS3 5059 STS4 5060 Toshiba 5061 5063 5076 5077 5078 5079 5080 5081 5082 5083 Uniden 5073 HDTV Tuner RCA 5089 7000 Chapter 2 The Remote Control DVD Panasonic 3006 AUX button 3m1 Aiwa 3056 3004 3057 Apex Philips 3007 3002 3008 3044 3048 3046 3049 Pioneer Broksonic 3022 3009 3023 3050 Proscan Daewoo 3000 3010 3001 Emerson 3062 3011 Qwestar 3012 3024 3052 RCA Funai 3000 3012 3001 GE 3025 3000 3026 3001 3041 3013 3060 3062 3061 GoVideo 3062 3040 Samsung Hitachi 3027 3014 3039 Wc Sansui 304 en kenwood Tm Sanyo 3015 3043 Konika Sharp 3005 3028 3047 Koss 3051 Sony 300 Laso
122. p down left and or right arrow buttons to go in corresponding directions 44 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only Chapter 4 Playing Discs Using the On screen Info Display The on screen Info Display contains many playback features To see the Info Display press the INFO button on the remote while a disc is playing the Info Display appears across the top of the screen Each feature is illustrated with an icon Use the left and right arrow buttons to move through the different icons in the Info Display When an icon is highlighted use the up and down arrow buttons on the remote to scroll through the choices Remember you can only access the Info Display when you re playing a disc or when playing a videotape via the digital path Also the Info Display features are only available if the disc was created with that particular feature i e if you select the Angle icon you won t be able to change the camera angle unless the disc was created with different camera angles If one of the icons is grayed out the Info Display feature isn t available for the disc you re playing The invalid symbol appears on the screen when you press a button that doesn t have any function To make the Info Display disappear from the screen press INFO on the remote control Time display page 46 Chapter page 46 Audio page 47 Angle page 48 01 49 37 b PLAY Title page 46 Subtitles page 46 Repeat page 47
123. peakers The default setting is Off To turn on the Virtual Surround feature highlight QXpander and press OK Highlight On and press the OK button Audio Broadcast default setting for type of audio recorded and played Choices are Stereo Mono SAP Second Audio Program a QXpander is a trademark of QSound Labs Inc 56 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only Chapter 5 Menu System Recording Options Parental Control Destination choose whether you want the default setting set to record to a disc DVD or a System Options tape VCR Default Rec Quality the better the quality the more memory space the recording will use Disc Options Default Rec Quality on the DVD R or DVD RW disc or tape The choices for a disc are Languages Tape Speed Best hour recording time on an empty 4 7 GB disc Installation SmartRecord 2 High 2 hours recording time on an empty 4 7 GB disc Chapter Markers 3 Good 3 hours recording time on an empty 4 7 GB disc 4 Normal 4 hours recording time on an empty 4 7 GB disc 5 Basic 6 hours recording time on an empty 4 7 GB disc 6 Low 8 hours recording time on an empty 4 7 GB disc Tape Speed choose between SP Standard Play or SLP Super Long Play setting for recording on tape Chapter Markers choose when to add automatic chapter markers choose between off 5 minutes or 10 minutes See page 36 for more information about chapter markers SmartRecord used with Timer Rec
124. product than they appear in this book The on screen help text provides the most current operational information mp Em vIPEO IDVD Rewritable BIGITAL AUBIO VIDEO cD DIGITAL PHeTeVIEW Ged Note Some discs may not be compatible due to laser pickup and design This is an example of a one sided disc This is an example of a two sided disc the title is usually in the center of the disc Tip When you stop playing a disc the player remembers where you stopped When you start playing the disc again the DVD VCR picks up where you left off unless the disc is removed or the player is unplugged or you press the STOP button twice Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only Chapter 4 Playing Discs Regional Coding Both the DVD VCR and the discs are coded by region These regional codes must match in order for a pre recorded DVD to play This player s code is region However discs you use for recording DVD R and DVD RW aren t assigned region numbers Types of discs you can play DVD R and DVD RW discs used to record programming Instructions about playing and recording these discs are in Chapter 3 DVDVVideo discs contain picture and sound DVD R DVD RW video mode only DVD R DVD RW and DVD ROM are compatible with this player DVD R discs must
125. r track OPEN CLOSE Opens and closes the disc tray RECORD Records content to a DVD disc DVD R or DVD RW discs only STOP Stops playback and or recording REV reverse Searches backwards through the disc FWD forward Searches forwards through a disc PLAY PAUSE Starts playback of a disc Pauses recording or playback Front Input Jacks INPUT 2 Audio Video jacks These Input jacks are provided for convenience when you re connecting a temporary component such as a camcorder S VIDEO If a component you re connecting such as a camcorder has an S Video Output jack connect it to this jack for picture quality that is better than regular video yellow Remember you still have to connect audio cables to hear sound DV IN This jack is provided when you re connecting a DV camcorder through a IEEE 1394 Firewire connection Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only 7 Chapter I Connections and Setup DVD VCR TV In from cable or antenna CABLE ANTENNA DVD VCR DVD Playback Only COMPONENT DIGITAL VIDEO OUTPUT AUDIO OUT INPUT CABLE ANTENNA m OPTICAL cus J DVD VCR S VIDEO VIDEO L R INPUTI VIDE CABLE ANTENNA INPUT2 FS TV The back of your TV might look different than the one pictured here Details about the different kinds of c
126. re you connect the cable as explained below Cable service If you have cable service via a cable that comes out of the wall connect the end of that cable to the CABLE ANTENNA INPUT jack on the DVD VCR Note If you have a cable box go to page 10 for connection instructions Off air antenna If you use an off air antenna to get TV programming connect the antenna s RF coaxial cable to the CABLE ANTENNA INPUT jack on the DVD VCR 2 Connect the DVD VCR to theTV You need to connect cables from the DVD VCR s OUTPUT jacks to the TV s INPUT jacks in order to see the content from the DVD VCR Use the RF Coaxial cable that was packed with your DVD VCR and connect one end to the CABLE ANTENNA OUTPUT jack on the DVD VCR Connect the other end to the Cable Antenna Input jack on the back of your TV sometimes labeled CABLE ANTENNA It is important to make this connection so you can watch cable or antenna programs when the DVD VCR is off 3 If you want to be able to record one TV program while you watch a different program you need to connect the audio video cables in addition to connecting the RF Coaxial cable described in Step 2 3a Connect the audio cables A set of audio video cables was packed with your DVD VCR Connect the audio cables to the OUTPUT AUDIO L left white and R right red jacks on the back of your DVD VCR and to the corresponding Audio Input jacks on your TV sometimes labeled AUDIO IN L and R 3b Connect
127. rovision and is intended for home and other limited pay per view uses only unless otherwise authorized in writing by Macrovision Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT Table of Contents Chapter Connections and Setup 2 Things to consider before you connect 2 Unpack the Box ii eerie tease 2 Choose your connection 3 Explanation of Jacks and Cables 4 Back of the DVDIVCR isses 5 Front of the DVD VCR 7 Connection DVD VCR TV 8 Connection DVD VCR TV Cable Box 10 Connection DVD VCR TV Satellite Receiver 12 Advanced Audio Connection 14 Install batteries in the remote control 16 Turn on the TV and the 16 Complete Interactive Setup cc esses nn 16 What to Expect seos cece cece cece cece ehm enn 18 How to find your TV s Video Input Channe
128. s of each Disc menu vary according to how the disc was authored and what features are included To make the Disc menu appear press the MENU button while the disc is playing The DVD VCR s Info Display Info Display appears as icons across the top of the screen when a disc is playing It can only be accessed while you are playing a disc It s turned on and off with the INFO button on the remote The Info Display icons change based on the type of disc you re playing Go to page 45 for more information The DVD VCR menu If you re playing a disc press STOP the DVD VCR s menu appears automatically Remember A feature will only work if the disc was programmed with that feature For example if you choose subtitles on the Info Display the subtitles will only appear if the disc was created with subtitles If a menu or icon is grayed out it means that item or feature isn t available Search Options Picture Scan To search a disc during playback use the FORWARD or REVERSE button Each time you press FORWARD or REVERSE your DVD VCR scans the disc faster until you reach the fastest scan speed To resume normal playback press PLAY Note Many DVD titles are programmed to prohibit skipping of warnings or credits in the beginning so that you can t fast forward through them Freeze Frame and Frame Advance While a disc is playing press PAUSE to freeze the picture To advance one frame at a time press PAUSE again th
129. se Copy Disc Disc Actions this menu allows you to do some of the more advanced disc function such as erasing and finalizing the discs Rename Disc press OK when highlighted the on screen keyboard appears Follow the on screen instructions to give the disc a different name Highlight Done when you re finished and press OK You cannot select the disc name for a finalized DVD R disc Erase Disc erases DVD RW disc so you can record new programming onto it Not available for DVD R disc Lock Disc protects contents of the DVD so nobody can record new programming onto it If the disc is locked this option changes to unlock This option isn t available for DVD R discs Finalize Disc only appears if you have a DVD R disc in the DVD VCR In order for a DVD R disc to be played in other DVD player you must finalize it Make Compatible DVD RW discs only If you have made edits to the disc such as adding or deleting chapter markers or hiding chapters this option enables the edited version of the disc to be compatible with other DVD players Tape Play Tape starts playing the tape Play from Start rewinds the tape to the beginning and starts playback Copy Tape allows you to copy the contents of a tape to a DVD R or DVD RW disc The copy will begin from the current position on the tape to the end of the tape Note Tapes movies that have been encoded with copy protection cannot be copied to disc Review A B Edits allows you
130. sert the other end of the AC power cord into an AC outlet or power strip Go to page 16 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only 15 Chapter I Connections and Setup Install Batteries in the Remote 1 Remove the battery compartment cover on the back of the remote 2 Insert new batteries Match the polarities and on the batteries with the diagram inside the remote s battery compartment 3 Put the battery compartment cover back on the remote Important Battery Information If you re not going to use the remote for a month or more be sure to remove the batteries because they can leak and cause damage Dispose of batteries in the proper manner according to federal state and local regulations Any battery may leak electrolyte if mixed with a different battery type if inserted incorrectly if all batteries are not replaced at the same time if disposed of in fire or if an attempt is made to charge a battery not intended to be recharged Discard leaky batteries immediately Leaking batteries can cause skin burns or other personal injury Point the Remote in the Right Direction and Put It in DVD VCR Mode When you want the remote to operate the DVD VCR point the remote at the DVD VCR not the TV The remote has to be pointed the correct direction and toward the correct component in order for the remote control s signal to communicate with the sensor on the component Make sure there is a
131. shows the current channel or input To watch TV press OK when the Watch TV menu is highlighted the channel banner appears to show you available program information such as channel name and time You can also press the LIVE button to go directly to watching TV For more information go to page 30 Disc You can only access the disc menu when you ve inserted a compatible disc into the DVD VCR The submenus follow Play Disc starts playing the disc Disc Title Menu available only when you ve inserted a DVD R or DVD RW disc that you ve recorded in this DVD VCR With Disc Title Menu highlighted press OK to access the disc s title menu each recording is listed For details about the Disc Title Menu go to Chapter 3 page 35 Playlist available for Audio CDs and DVDs You can create a customized playlist just like you can with many CD players where you rearrange the order in which the songs play The playlist is played via the Program Play option in the Info Display page 48 When you want to copy a single title from a DVD R or DVD RW disc to a tape you can set up a playlist for the disc with only the title you want to copy To set up a playlist follow the on screen instructions Copy Disc simultaneously starts playing disc and recording the disc to tape in the VCR Note If you ve created a playlist on the disc only the playlist will be recorded To copy the entire disc you would have to delete the playlist from the disc before you choo
132. sion When using a general name format of Title mp3 make sure the title is 8 characters or less don t use spaces and don t use special characters such as amp etc Whatever the real recording capacity of the CD R don t use more than 630MB of recording space on the disc Use a decompression transfer rate of at least 128 kb sec kilobits second when recording mp3 files Sound quality with mp3 files basically depends on the rate of compression you choose Getting audio CD quality sound requires an analog digital sampling rate that is conversion to mp3 format of at least 128 kb sec and up to 160 kb sec However choosing higher rates like 192 kb sec or more only rarely give even better sound quality Conversely files with sampling rates below 128 kb sec won t be played Can t get to DVDIVCR s main menu Press the STOP button until the main menu appears or press the left arrow button to return to the previous menu If that doesn t work remove the mp3 disc from the disc tray Can t make the Info Display appear The Info Display is only available when playing DVD discs VCR tapes Audio CDs Video CDs and watching TV VCR Problems No picture or snowy picture Turn on the TV Check the PROG SCAN switch on the back of the unit to make sure it is in the OFF position Make sure your DVD VCR is connected properly and tune your TV to the Video Input Channel that corresponds to the jacks you used to connect the TV to th
133. st Handling Cautions Before connecting other components to this DVD VCR be sure to turn all components off Don t move the player while a disc is being played The disc may get scratched or broken and the player s internal parts may be damaged e Don t put any container filled with liquid or any small metal objects on the DVD VCR Don t put your hand into the disc tray Don t place anything other than the disc in the disc tray Exterior influences such as lightning and static electricity can affect normal operation If this occurs turn the unit off and on again with the STANDBY ON button or disconnect and then reconnect the AC power cord to the AC power outlet The unit should operate normally Be sure to remove the disc and turn off the player after use Maintenance of Cabinet For safety reasons when cleaning the cabinet be sure to disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet Do not use benzene thinner or other solvents for cleaning Wipe the cabinet with a soft cloth Formation of Condensation Due to sharp changes in temperature and humidity condensation may form if warm air comes in contact with any cold parts inside the player When condensation forms inside the player the player may not operate correctly If this occurs leave the player at room temperature until the inside of the player becomes dry and operational e f condensation forms on a disc wipe the disc with a soft dry cloth
134. st way to start recording is to press the RECORD button while you re watching a show the recording banner appears You don t even need to remember to press the stop button if you use the Express Recording feature in the Space available on disc recording banner see next section Note When you stop recording the DVD VCR takes several seconds to save information to the disc A still frame of the recording may appear on the screen before you are returned to TV viewing IMPORTANT When you record to a DVD R disc you must finalize it before you can play it in another DVD player The DVD recorder automatically asks you if you want to finalize a disc when it is finished recording If you need to finalize a disc later select the Disc menu from main menu then select Finalize Disc and press OK Once the disc is finalized you won t be able to change the name of the disc or the name of the titles on the disc Please confirm the recording options and select Start Record to start this recording Duration 1h 27 min Recording Quality 1 1h 47 min Destination DVD R RW Start Record Cancel 9 2 Press gt to change the recording duration use the digits to enter the duration DISCS THAT YOU CAN USE FOR RECORDING DVD R 2 4x 4x 8x and 16x ONLY These are write once discs and can t be erased DVD RW 2 4x and 4x ONLY These are rewritable discs which can be erased and reused for recording Notes This r
135. t cables must be connected to the DVD VCR s Output jacks and the corresponding Input Jacks on the TV so you can see the program on the TV You must also tune the TV to the correct channel called a Video Input Channel for details go to page 19 Explanation of Jacks from left to right CH3 Ch4 Switch This switch is also found on VCRs it corresponds to the TV channel you would use to watch a tape or disc if you only have your TV connected to the DVD VCR with an RF coaxial cable via the CABLE ANTENNA OUTPUT jack if the switch is set to CH3 you would tune the TV to channel 3 However the connections illustrated in the User s Guide show a preferred connection using audio video cables or an S Video cable CABLE ANTENNA INPUT Connect an RF coaxial cable from an off air antenna cable box or cable outlet to this jack The cable is sending the programming from the source to the DVD VCR CABLE ANTENNA OUTPUT Connect an RF coaxial cable provided to this jack and to the Cable Antenna Input jack on your TV It is important to connect this cable so that your TV receives programming even when the DVD VCR is turned off INPUT These jacks receive audio and video from a compatible component such as a satellite receiver Another set of Input Jacks INPUT 2 are on the front of the DVD VCR for temporarily connecting components such as a camcorder or a video game unit VIDEO Color coded yellow the video cable you use with this jack provides better qua
136. that can be programmed to operate many brands and models of TVs Go to page 22 if you want to program the remote When you stop recording a delay may occur while the DVD VCR generates information about the recording for the Disc Library mun ms 6 lt 9 c 9 9 lt gt VCR PLAY PAUSE button DVD RECORD button Watching a videocassette tape while you record to disc l Start recording on the disc tune the DVD VCR to the channel you want to record and press RECORD 2 Insert the videocassette tape you want to play after you ve started recording on your DVD disc 3 Make sure the TV is tuned to the channel that matches the jacks you used to connect the DVD VCR to the TV the TV s Video Input Channel 4 Press the VCR s PLAY button on the front of the DVD VCR Note The VCR will use the analog path because the DVD Recording is using the digital path Therefore the Info Display won t be available and the VCR menus will be different More information is available in the VCR section of this chapter Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only 3I Watch TV Disc Tape Disc Library Timers pj Setup Add Timer 2 To set a timer for video recording press OK To exit press GO BACK RETURN Name Channel Day s Start Time Stop Time Destination Recording Quality Timer Setup Screen Name Copy From To Day Start Tim
137. the video cable The cables you use for the video determine the quality of the picture you ll see on your TV when you re playing DVDs For more information about cables and signal quality go to page 4 Connect the video cable yellow to the OUTPUT VIDEO jack on the back of your DVD VCR and to the Video Input jack on your TV sometimes labeled VIDEO IN 3c If your TV has an S Video jack use the S Video cable supplied with model DRC8312 only Connect one end of the S Video cable to the S VIDEO IN jack on the back of the TV and the other end to the S VIDEO OUT jack on the back of the DVD VCR 3d COMPONENT OUT Y Pb Pr not shown If your TV has Component Input Jacks Y Pb Pr you can achieve even greater picture quality DVD playback only by connecting the DVD VCR to the TV using these jacks COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT Y Pb Pr on the DVD VCR For more explanation go to page 4 Component Video cables not supplied with the DVD VCR Notes If your TV is capable of progressive scan connect the DVD VCR to the TV using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT jacks and slide the PROG SCAN switch to the ON position to see DVD titles movies in progressive scan format If you need more explanation go to page 6 If you use the COMPONENT VIDEO connection Y Pb Pr you must connect another video cable yellow or S Video for VCR playback The Component Out jacks are only for DVD playback 4 Attach the AC power cord to the unit 5 Insert the other end
138. this publication are for representation only Chapter 3 Recording Playback amp Features Watching one channel while you record another channel cable with no cable box or off air antenna only If you want to watch another channel while you re recording you need to make sure you ve connected an RF coaxial cable to the CABLE ANTENNA OUTPUT jack on DVD NCR and TV s corresponding Cable Antenna Input jack 1 Make sure the DVD VCR and the TV are on Tune the TV to the appropriate Video Input Channel if you need help go to page 19 2 Using the DVD VCR s channel buttons tune to the program you want to record Press the RECORD button 3 If the remote that came with your DVD VCR operates your TV just press the TV button and use the channel up and down buttons to change the channel on the TV If the remote doesn t operate your TV use the TV s remote control to change channels 4 When you re finished recording remember to turn the TV back to its Video Input Channel and watch TV through the DVD VCR Notes This feature might work differently if you receive programming via a cable box a different connection may be required See page 10 for more information If you receive programming via a satellite receiver or digital cable box this feature isn t available you can t record one satellite or digital cable program and watch another satellite or digital cable program The remote that came with your DVD VCR is a programmable Universal remote
139. time is inaccurate set it manually by selecting the Setup menu then Installation and then Clock Setup Make sure you set up the timer recording correctly specifically check the Destination field you might have chosen Disc when you meant to choose Tape or vice versa check the AM PM setting f you re recording from a satellite receiver or cable box make sure they are turned on and tuned to the desired channel when it is time for the recording to start Also if you used audio video or S Video cables to connect your satellite receiver or cable box to the DVD VCR tune the DVD VCR to the corresponding Video Input Channel by pressing the INPUT button on the remote control If you used a coaxial cable to connect your satellite receiver or cable box to the DVD VCR tune the DVD VCR to the corresponding satellite cable box channel usually channel 2 3 or 4 Remember the DVD VCR must be tuned to the appropriate input that matches how the satellite receiver or cable box is connected before you turn off the DVD VCR 62 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only Chapter 6 Additional Information Remote Control Remote won t work You might be in the wrong mode To operate your DVD VCR press the DVD VCR button on the remote before you press any other buttons If you re operating the TV press the TV button first etc this remote operates most RCA GE and Proscan TVs and satellite receivers and you can progra
140. tion Pictures Audio video cables are usually bundled together For better visibility the connection pictures in this book show each cable separately audio left audio right and video Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only Unpack the Box BN Your DVD VCR came with the following items erge i 9 2 ol 1 fo BE Cu I gu 7 gag 5 5 5 aap zare 00006 DVD VCR Remote control and batteries part number 261387 S Video cable part number 257982 RF Coaxial cable part Power cord part number 218104 DVD RW Blank Disc supplied with model DRC8312 only number 221396 2 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only Chapter I Connections and Setup Choose Your Connection There are several ways to connect your DVD VCR Please use the following chart to determine which connection is best for you Turn to the appropriate page for specific instructions Components Cables Needed Connection Go to Coaxial TV page 8 Audio video S Video Coaxial TV cable page 10 Audiolvideo box Qa S Video Cable Box Coaxial page 12 Audio video satellite S Video receiver Satellite Receiver 8
141. to highlight Done and press OK the on screen keyboard disappears Press OK again highlight moves to Copy From To 4 Press the right arrow button to choose whether you want to copy Disc to Tape or a Tape to Disc Press OK the highlight moves to Day 5 Use the number buttons to enter month and day When finished press OK highlight moves to Start Time 6 Use the number buttons to enter the time you want to start recording Press the right arrow button to change the a m p m setting When finished press OK the highlight moves to Quality 7 To change the quality press the right arrow button 8 When you re satisfied with the settings press the arrow down button to highlight Keep Timer and press OK Make sure the disc is in the disc tray and the tape is in the VCR deck before the Timer Recording is ready to start Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only Watch TV Live Ch 6 Disc Disc Name Maggie LETO No tape Disc Library 4 Library Disc s Timers None scheduled Setup 5 44 pm Mon 7 Jan 2004 Shows you ve recorded to a DVD R or DVD RW disc are called titles M My Show YY Simon s Show My Show Recorded on Disc Name Disc Number 1 Caroline Comics PS Sort by Title bd Disc Name Disc Number Number of Titles Available Space 1 Quality Available Space 6 Quality Current Quality 1 Sort by Space bd Chapter 3 Recording Playback amp Fe
142. to make room for new recordings For detailed information about the Disc Library go to page 33 Timers set up timer recordings and view the list of existing timer recordings Go to page 55 for general information about this menu For instructions to set up a timer go to Chapter 3 page 32 Setup accesses all of the menus from the Interactive Setup the menus you went through the first time you turned on the product parental controls rating limits record quality settings language options for on screen menus and discs and advanced settings for audio and component video Go to page 55 for more information DV CAM allows you to see video from a DV camcorder connected through the DV IN Firewire jack on the front of the DVD VCR Go to page 41 for more information Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only 53 Chapter 5 Menu System Disc Tape Disc Library Timers Setup DV CAM To watch TV press OK No Disc 1 Library Disc s 10 49 am Thu 17 Mar 2003 L Play Disc 2 Disc Title Menu Playlist Copy Disc Disc Actions To start playback from the beginning press OK Play Disc Disc Title Menu Playlist Copy Disc Disc Actions jd To start playback from the beginning press OK Note not all DVD players support DVD R and DVD RW discs 54 Tape gt Play From Start Copy Tape Review A B Edits Delete Edits Watch TV The Watch TV menu
143. to review A B Edit segments you created using the VCR Info Display see page 38 for more information Also allows you to play A B Edit segments Delete A B Edits allows you to delete A B Edit segments Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only Chapter 5 Menu System Disc Library The disc library accesses information about what you ve recorded onto discs Details of this feature and the submenus are described on page 33 Timers Timer You can add timers and view or edit existing timers from this menu for automatic recording Timer recordings are especially useful when you have a favorite program that you want to record every week and or every day If you use a cable box the cable box must be On and tuned to the channel you want to record during the timer recording if you re recording from satellite the satellite set top box also called a receiver must be On and tuned to the channel you want to record For details about setting up a timer go to page 32 Setup The Setup menu contains many submenus that are explained on the following pages Follow the instructions at the bottom of the screen Note To return to a previous menu press the left arrow button or GO BACK Parental Controls You can set up ratings limits and turn on the Parental Control feature in order to control the type of discs people can play in the DVD VCR The padlock icon on the Lock menu indicates whether the player is locked or unlock
144. ton to highlight Done and press OK 3 Channel Search The DVD VCR automatically scans the signal coming through the cable connected to the CABLE ANTENNA INPUT jack and prepares the channel list The channel list determines what channels appear when you press the CH and CH buttons A progress indicator appears on the TV screen When the Channel Search reaches 100 press OK the Channel List appears If the Channel List doesn t appear check the CABLE ANTENNA INPUT jack to make sure the cable is connected properly Note If you are using only a cable box or satellite receiver there will be few if any channels in the channel list 4 Channel List The Channel List contains the channels you tune to when you press the CH and CH channel up and channel down buttons on the remote control From the Channel List screen you can delete channels you rarely watch You ll still be able to tune to the deleted channels directly by using the number buttons on the remote control but the DVD VCR won t tune to a channel you delete when you press the CH CH buttons on the remote control Use the arrow buttons to scroll through the channels A checkmark in the box next to the channel means it has been stored in the channel list Highlight the channel and press OK to check or uncheck the box You can also label channels by pressing the INFO button To skip editing the channel list press STOP 5 Time Zone Use the down arrow button to highlight
145. with certain ratings Rating Limits Enter Password The Rating Limits menu lets you determine what types of discs can be played in the player and what types of discs Rating Limit will require a password to override the rating limit that you ve set In the U S the ratings feature is based on the eae Password ratings set up by the MPAA Motion Pictures Association of America such as R PG G etc E The system ranks the ratings from to 8 in order to accommodate ratings systems used in other countries I is considered material that is least offensive and 8 is considered the most offensive Note In order for the Ratings to be enforced the DVD VCR must be locked and the disc you re playing must contain a movie or a title that is rated Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only 55 Chapter 5 Menu System To set Ratings Lock i From the DVD VCR main menu select Setup and press OK the Setup menu items appear Rating Limits 2 Since Parental Control is already highlighted just press OK the Parental Control menu items appear Recordi ti cording Oplions Unrated Titles 3 Highlight Rating Limits and press OK the 8 level rating list appears Disc Options Languages Installation 4 Use the up and down arrow buttons to move the bar to the rating level you find acceptable Ratings that don t require a password free access appear under the bar
146. ypes of cables boxes your cable box may come with a different recommended connection diagram Normally ANALOG cable boxes are used so that the cable company can scramble the signal for premium channel programming like movie channels The cable box will descramble the signal if you are a premium channel subscriber In some cases your cable company may not scramble the signal for basic channels and the signal could be passed through the cable box so that you could receive the signal with the DVD VCR There are also DIGITAL cable boxes that are relatively new and are used with digital cable service Even with digital cable service analog signals are often carried on the same cable Using the connection diagram above you won t be able to watch one program while recording another program This may be possible with a more sophisticated setup using an optional signal splitter and A B switch We suggest you contact your cable company for help in recommending the best setup for your situation If you connect your components as described you must access different Video Input Channels on your TV to see programming If you don t know how to access Video Input Channels on your TV go to page 19 for help A general explanation based on the connection shown above follows To play a disc or tape Tune the TV to its Input channel or Vid channel If you need help finding your TV s various Video Input Channels go to page 19 The remote control packe

Download Pdf Manuals

image

Related Search

Related Contents

Manuale (I,GB,F,E,P)  HAND MIXER  【ALC-ー 20】 日産車専用  Utilización de la maquinaria de aplicación de productos fitosanitarios  超小型レシーバーワイヤレスレーザーマウス 取扱説明書  Documento Valutazione Rischi 10/09/2013  AudioSource AMP102 audio amplifier  LOT 11 ASCENSEUR oct 2009 - Communauté de Communes du  取扱説明書 申 番  OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  

Copyright © All rights reserved.
Failed to retrieve file