RCA DRC8030N User Manual

DRC8030N

user

manual

EXPORTER Thomson Inc. P.O. Box 1976 Indianapolis, IN 46206-1976 © 2006 Thomson Inc. Trademark(s) ® Registered Marca(s) ® Registrada(s) Marque(s) ® Deposée(s) 5636 0230 (EN/F/E) www.rca.com Printed In China / Impreso en China

IMPORTADOR Comercializadora Thomson de México, S.A. de C.V. Álvaro Obregón No. 151. Piso 13. Col. Roma. Delegación Cuauhtémoc C.P. 06700. México, D.F. Telefono: 52-55-11-020360 RFC: CTM-980723-KS5

guide de l’utilisateur

manual de usuario

It is important to read this instruction book prior to using your new product for the first time. Nous vous recommandons de lire ce manuel d’instructions avant d’utiliser votre nouveau produit pour la première fois. Es importante leer este manual antes de usar por vez primera su euipo.

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Safety information

FCC information

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. In accordance with FCC requirements, changes or modifications not expressly approved by Thomson Inc. could void the user’s authority to operate this product. This device generates and uses radio frequency (RF) energy, and if not installed and used properly, this equipment may cause interference to radio and television reception. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception (which you can determine by unplugging the unit), try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Re-orient the receiving antenna (that is, the antenna for the radio or television that is “receiving” the interference).

• Move the unit away from the equipment that is receiving interference.

• Plug the unit into a different wall outlet so that the unit and the equipment receiving interference are on different branch circuits.

If these measures do not eliminate the interference, please consult your dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions. Also, the Federal Communications Commission has prepared a helpful booklet, "How To Identify and Resolve Radio TV Interference Problems." This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402. Please specify stock number 004-000-00345-4 when ordering copies. This product complies with DHHS Rules 21 CFR Subchapter J. Applicable at the date of manufacture.

For your safety

The AC power plug is polarized (one blade is wider than the other) and only fits into AC power outlets one way. If the plug won’t go into the outlet completely, turn the plug over and try to insert it the other way. If it still won’t fit, contact a qualified electrician to change the outlet, or use a different one. Do not attempt to bypass this safety feature.

Main plug is used as the disconnect device, it shall remain operable and should not be obstructed during intended used.To be completely disconnected the apparatus from supply mains, the main plug of the apparatus shall be disconnected from the mains socket outlet completely.

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la class B est conforme à la norme du NMB-003 du Canada

The descriptions and characteristics given in this document are given as a general indication and not as a guarantee. In order to provide the highest quality product possible, we reserve the right to make any improvement or modification without prior notice. The English version serves as the final reference on all products and operational details should any discrepancies arise in other languages.

Safety information

Technical specification

Product: DVD Player and Recorder Brand: RCA Model: DRC8030N

Electrical consumption:

Power Supply: 120V~60Hz Power consumption: 30 Watts

IMPORTER Comercializadora Thomson de México, S.A. de C.V. Álvaro Obregón No. 151. Piso 13. Col. Roma. Delegación Cuauhtémoc C.P. 06700. México, D.F. Telefono: 52-55-11-020360 RFC: CTM-980723-KS5

For your records

In the event that service should be required, you may need both the model number and the serial number. In the space below, record the date and place of purchase, and the serial number: Model No. Remote Control No. Date of Purchase Place of Purchase Serial No.

Service information

This product should be serviced only by those specially trained in appropriate servicing techniques. For instructions on how to obtain service, refer to the warranty included in this Guide.

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CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

THE LIGHTNING FLASH AND ARROWHEAD WITHIN THE TRIANGLE IS A WARNING SIGN ALERTING YOU OF "DANGEROUS VOLTAGE" INSIDE THE PRODUCT.

SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE

SHOCK HAZARD,

TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USERSERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT

THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN THE TRIANGLE IS A WARNING SIGN ALERTING YOU OF IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS ACCOMPANYING THE PRODUCT.

OR ELECTRICAL

Contents

Safety information

Safety precautions

• Never open the cabinet under any circumstances. Any repairs or internal adjustments should be made only by a trained technician.

• Never operate this product with the cabinet removed.

• Do not use your System immediately after transporting it from a cold place to a warm place, as condensation may cause the system to malfunction.

• Keep your unit away from humid areas and abnormally hot places.

• Do not touch the player with wet hands. If any liquid enters the player cabinet, take the player to a trained technician for inspection.

• This compact disc player uses a laser to read the music on the disc. The laser mechanism corresponds to the cartridge and stylus of a record player. Although this product incorporates a laser pick-up lens, it is completely safe when operated according to directions.

• Discs rotate at high speed inside the player. Do not use damaged, warped, or cracked discs.

• Do not touch the pick-up lens which is located inside the disc compartment. To keep dust from collecting on the pick-up lens, do not leave the compartment door open for an extended period of time. If the lens becomes dirty, clean it with a soft brush, or use an air blower brush designed for camera lenses.

• 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.

•Minimum distances around the apparatus for sufficient ventilation .

•The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation opening with items, such as newspaper,table-cloths,curtains,etc.

• No naked flame sources,such as lighted candles,should be placed on the apparatus.

•Attention should be drawn to the environmental aspects of battery disposal .

Important battery information

• Remove the batteries to avoid leakage if you do not use your remote control for more than one month.

• Discard leaky batteries immediately as leaking batteries may cause skin burns or other personal injuries. Dispose of batteries in the proper manner, according to provincial and local regulations.

• Any battery may leak electrolyte under the following circumstances:

- 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.

Please respect the environment!

Before throwing any batteries away, consult your distributor who may be able to take them back for specific recycling.

Safety information

Contents

Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Content of box Installation Connecting your DVD recorder

Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

General controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Initial setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Watching TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Recording current program

Stop recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Timer recording

Recordable discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Picture in picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Playing discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Basic playback features

Information banner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Disc menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Playing image and audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Disc options Recording options Languages

Parental control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

More information . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Recommendations and information concerning discs (12cm) Troubleshooting

DVD copy protections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Technical data

Limited warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

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Connections

Getting started

DVD recorder + TV

DVD recorder + TV + basic cable box

Your DVD recorder is a digital video player and recorder. Thanks to its tuner you can record TV programmes on DVD R/RW (DVD +R/-R/+RW/-RW) discs or on the integrated hard disc. It can play the majority of 8 cm and 12 cm discs, with the exception of DVD Ram and DVD audio.

Don’t infringe

This product should only be used for the purposes for which it is sold, that is, entertainment, violating no copyright law. Any attempts to use this product for which it is not intended is unlawful and therefore not condoned by Thomson.

THIS DVD RECORDER LETS YOU RECORD TV PROGRAMS IN DIGITAL QUALITY AND ARCHIVE YOUR OWN VIDEOS FROM VIDEO CAMERAS OR VHS CASSETTES TO DVD DISCS. YOU CANNOT COPY PRE-RECORDED FILMS TO DVD IF THEY HAVE BEEN COPY PROTECTED.

Contents of box

• DVD recorder

•Remote control

•1 set of audio video cables (RCA-type)

• RF Coaxial cable

• User manual

• Safety leaflet

•owner registration card

Installation

To ensure sufficient ventilation, keep the spacings shown below free from other surfaces:

Connecting your DVD recorder

The RF coaxial cable supplied with this unit is only for passing the antenna signal to the TV.

1. To watch your new DVD recorder, you MUST connect the unit to the TV with the supplied audio video cables (color-coded red, white and yellow) in addition to the antenna cable.

2. Turn on the TV and tune it to the correct Video Input Channel (if you do not know how to access the video input channel on your TV, refer to “Initial Setup” for help).

For more details about connecting to different types of equipment and connection possibilities, refer to following pages.

front view

side view

4”

4” 4”

4“

2“

DVD recorder

AV cables

Cable box

Antenna cable

DVD recorder

Antenna cable

These are the audio/video cables. The yellow cable carries the video signal, and the red and white cables carry the audio signal.

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Connections

DVD recorder + TV + satellite receiver

DVD recorder + TV + basic cable box + audio receiver

Note: graphics are for representation only and may differ from your actual units.

Other connection options

There are several ways in which you can incorporate your DVD player into an Audio-Video system. This depends on the sockets and other appliances you have. Sound and image quality depend to a large extent on the types of connections used.

1. Component video outputs (Y, Pb, Pr) (YUV)

The Y, Pb, Pr sockets deliver an optimum image quality due to the separation of the video signal into three separate components. To obtain the best image quality possible, use very high quality cables

for connections. Your dealer can provide YUV cables that are sold together and come in the standard colour codes (red, green and blue) used for these types of sockets and cables.

Note: if you use the Component sockets Y, Pb, Pr (also called YUV), you must configure the output video signal so that these sockets deliver either an interlaced YUV signal (component interlaced) or a progressive PS signal (component progressive) by pressing VIDEO OUT on the remote control. Do not forget to also connect the audio cables, because Component cables only transmit images, and not sound.

2. Coaxial audio output (digital sound)

The digital sound of a DVD Video disk when played is permanently available on the coaxial socket of your player. Use this socket by connecting it to a decoder or Dolby Digital amplifier.

3. S-Video output

The S-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. An S-Video cable is required for connection with a TV.

Note: remember to connect the left and right audio cables or coaxial audio cable because S-Video cable carries only the picture signal, not the sound.

4. Auxiliary audio input (AUDIO IN)

5. AV input (INPUT 1)

These jacks receive audio and video from a compatible component, such as a satellite receiver. Another set of input jacks are on the front of the DVD recorder for temporarily connecting components such as a camcorder or a video game unit.

6. S-Video input (INPUT 1)

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). Besides the S-Video input jack at the rear panel, there is another one on the front of the DVD recorder.

AV cables

Satellite receiver

Cable box

Audio receiver

DVD recorder

Antenna cable

Video cable

Audio cables

DVD recorder

Antenna cable

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General controls

Remote control Main unit

Inserting the batteries

• Respect the polarities. Do not mix different types of batteries or new and old batteries. Do not use rechargeable batteries. Do not expose batteries to excessive heat, do not incinerate them and do not recharge them. Do not try to open them as they may leak or explode. Remove the batteries from the remote control unit if you are not going to use it for several weeks. Immediately remove any leaking batteries. Take care in doing this, as leaking batteries may cause burns to the skin or other physical injury.

• Please respect the environment and prevailing regulations! Before you dispose of batteries ask your dealer whether they are subject to special recycling and if he accepts to take them back.

Channel selection,

Numerical value inputs,

Device selection (INPUT button)

Hides the menu

Selects PS (progressive scan) output

Live view,

View a channel while

playing a title

On / Off button

Accesses play mode

Opens / closes the disc tray

Accesses the edit menu

Accesses the settings menu

Displays the recorder or disc MENU

Menu and info banner activation and navigation keys

Information display

Accesses the library

TV functions for compatible devices

Change channel Skip forward / backward

AUDIO = Audio language ANGLE = Camera angle ZOOM = Image enlargement SUBTITLE = DVD subtitle language

ADVANCE = Skip Forward, AGAIN = Skip Backward, REV= Slow, Fast Rewind, PLAY = Play, FWD = Slow, Fast Forward, REC = Record, STOP = Stop, PAUSE = Temporary stop

GO BACK = Returns to

the previous menu

Playback Keys

1. On / Off button

2. Playback or freeze frame.

3. Stops the playback or recording.

4. DVD REC - To record to a DVD R/RW.

5. HDD REC - To record to the hard disc.

6. Open and close the disc tray.

7. To select the audiovisual sources (appliances connected to the AV sockets): LIVE INPUT 1 - Appliance (satellite received, decoder, etc.) connected to INPUT 1 sockets (rear panel). LIVE INPUT 2 - Appliance connected to INPUT 2 sockets on the front panel. LIVE AUDIO - Appliance connected to AUDIO IN (rear panel)

8. Change channel or skip chapter.

9. The Audio-Video jacks for external input

Note: View the images using the INPUT key.

10. S-Video socket (input) to connect a camcorder or any other S-Video device.

Note: do not forget to connect the audio cables since the S-Video socket handles only images and not sound. View the images using the INPUT key.

Note: 9 & 10 are labeled as INPUT 2

11. Displays your DVD recorder’s modes of operation.

12. Disc tray.

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