RCA DRC8300N User Manual

DVD Recorder/VCR

Combo

User’s Guide

DRC8300N

Changing Entertainment. Again.

Important Information

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK DO NOT OPEN

This symbol indicates “dangerous voltage” inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury.

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 in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning 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.

• 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 numérique de la class B est conforme á la norme du NMB-003 du Canada.

This symbol indicates that this product incorporates double insulation between hazardous mains voltage and user accessible parts.

This symbol indicates important instructions accompanying the product.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of ﬁ re 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 modiﬁ cations 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 1.

Note:

Refer to the identiﬁ cation/rating label located on the back panel of your product for its proper operating voltage.

Product Registration

Please ﬁ ll 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: ____________________________________________________

DRC8300N

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 Macrovision 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 ﬁ lled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

Ventilation:

You must adequately ventilate the product. Make sure there is adequate space around the DVD Recorder/VCR to provide proper air ﬂ ow for ventilation. See diagram.

CLASS 1

LASER

PRODUCT

The AC power cord is polarized (one blade is wider than the other) and only ﬁ ts into AC 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 ﬁ t, contact a qualiﬁ ed electrician to change the outlet or use a different one. Do not attempt to bypass this safety feature.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Connections and Setup

Types of Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Things to consider before you connect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Unpack the Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Choose your connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Explanation of Jacks and Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Back of the DVD/VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .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 Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Install batteries in the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Turn on the TV and the DVD/VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Complete Interactive Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

What to Expect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

How to ﬁ nd your TV’s Video Input Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Next Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Chapter 2: The Remote Control

Explanation of buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Find out if the remote can be programmed to operate your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Programming the remote to operate your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Programming the remote to operate other components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Using the remote to operate other components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Code list for programming the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Chapter 3: Using the Recorder’s Features

Watching TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

The Channel Banner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

DVD Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Express recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Watching one channel while you record another channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Watching a videocassette tape while you record to disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Copying a DVD disc (DVD+R or DVD+RW) to tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Timer Recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Disc Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Editing the Genre of a Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Finding a title (movie, program, etc.) by using the Sort Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

DVD Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Editing DVD+R and DVD+RW discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Editing tiles using the Hide Chapter Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

VCR Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Basic Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Basic Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Advanced VCR Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Advanced Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

VCR Info Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

VCR Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Express Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Watching one channel while you record another channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Watching a DVD disc while you record to tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Copying a videocassette tape to a DVD disc (DVD+R or DVD+RW) . . . . . . . . . .36

Chapter 4: Playing Discs

Regional Coding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Types of discs you can play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

How to Load and Play Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Using Different Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Search Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Playback Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Using the On-Screen Info Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Time Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Selecting a Title on DVDs or a Track on Audio CDs or VCDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Chapter Icon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Subtitle Icon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Repeat Icon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Audio Icon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Camera Angle Icon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Play Mode Icon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

IntroScan (Audio CD only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

PlayBack Control (PBC), Video CD only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Playing mp3 and/or JPEG ﬁ les . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Viewing JPEG ﬁ les . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Chapter 5: The Menu System

Overview of the Menu System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

The Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Watch TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Play Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Disc Title Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Player Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Copy Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Disc Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Autoplay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Screen Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Angle Icon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Play Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Play from Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Copy Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Review A-B Edits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Delete A-B Edits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Tape Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Tape AutoPlay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Playback Mode (Digital or Analog) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

AutoRewind . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Disc Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Timers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Parental Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Lock/Unlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Rating Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Unrated Titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

System Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Digital Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

SRS/TruSurround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Black Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Display Dimmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Audio Broadcast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Recording Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Record Destination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Recording Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Tape Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Smart Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Disc Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . note to see page 42

Tape Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . note to see page 42

Languages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Subtitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Installation Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Interactive Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Channel Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Clock Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Channel List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Chapter 6: Additional Information

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Handling Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Maintenance of Cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Chapter 1: Connections and Setup

Types of Discs

DVD+Rewritable

DVD+R

RECORDING: TYPES OF DISCS YOU CAN USE FOR RECORDING

DVD+R 2.4x, 4x, or 8x ONLY; DVD+RW 2.4x and 4x ONLY.

NOTES:

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 most pre-recorded VHS tapes.

PLAYBACK: 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 ﬁ nalized).

Some discs may not be compatible due to laser pickup and disc design.

• CDs (Audio CDs, CD-R, CD-RW) – Audio CDs contain musical or sound content only. mp3 discs are CDs (CD-R or CD-RW)

that contain mp3 ﬁ les. This product also plays CDs that contain JPEG ﬁ les and Multisession CDs.

• Video CD (VCD) and Super Video CD (S-VCD) 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. Super Video CDs (S-VCDs) can be used to record up to 70 minutes of digital sound and video, with MPEG-2 standard video and MPEG-1 standard audio—but you must use DVD+R or DVD+RW discs to record on your DVD/VCR not S-VCD disc compatibility is dependent on which MPEG coding software, disc design software, and disc writer software are used; and the discs themselves.

Things to consider before you connect

Protect components from overheating

• Don’t block ventilation holes on any of the components. 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 ampliﬁ er, place it on the top shelf.

S-VCDs. Additionally,

Position cables properly to avoid audio interference

• Insert each cable ﬁ rmly into the designated jack.

• If 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.

• If your TV has an antenna that uses 300-ohm twin lead cables, do not coil the cables. Also, keep the twin lead cables away from audio/video cables.

Connection 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

Your DVD/VCR came with the following items:

DVD / VCR / VIDEO CD / CD / MP3 PLAYER DIGITAL VIDEO DISC RECORDER DRC 8300

STOP/EJECTRECORD STOPFWDREV

STANDBY/ON

DVD/VCR

COPY

INPUT

CH+/SKIP+CH-/SKIP-

RECORD

VIDEO AUDIOLR

FWDREVPLAY/PAUSE PLAY/PAUSEOPEN/CLOSE

S-VIDEO

Remote control and batteries (part number

261387)

DVD/VCR CABLE

AUX

SAT

ZOOM ANALOG

OPEN

DIGITAL

CLEAR

AGAIN

LIVE

VOL CH

MUTE

BACK

123

456

809

INPUT ANTENNA

PLAY

RECORD

STOP

ON-OFF

AUDIO

ANGLE

INFOTIMER•GUIDE

ADVANCE

FORWARDREVERSE

PAUSE

1 set of audio video cables (part number 233086)

S-Video cable (part number 257982) RF Coaxial cable (part

Power cord (part number 218104)

number 221396)

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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 speciﬁ c instructions.

Components Cables Needed Connection Go to

P TO S

D R

O C E R

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O C E R

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O C E R

E S O L

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I K S /

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IP K S /

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SE U A P

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• Audio/video

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• S-Video

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/ Y LA P

D W F

V E R

• Coaxial

• Audio/video

• S-Video

/ Y A L P

D W F

V E R

Cable Box

• Coaxial

• Audio/video

• S-Video

Satellite Receiver

To achieve enhanced picture quality, use the S-Video Cable (supplied) to connect your DVD/VCR to your TV if your TV has an S-Video jack available.

TV + cable box

TV + satellite receiver

p. 10

p. 12

Connecting an optional audio receiver:

After you connect the DVD/VCR to your TV (choose an option above), go to page 14 for general information about connecting an audio/video receiver.

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Explanation of Input Jacks and Cables

This section describes the jacks and cables you can use to make connections (only an S-Video and a set of audio/video cables are packed with your DVD/VCR—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 and grouped with Audio Left and Right jacks that are white and red); 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

S-VIDEO

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 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 (not supplied) 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 “ﬂ at” 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 in analog mode.

S-Video Jacks and Cables

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, 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.

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

INPUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

Audio/Video Jacks and Cables (RCA-type)

Video

The basic Video jack (usually color-coded yellow) is also 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 L/Mono) audio jack on the DVD/VCR and don’t connect the right audio part of the cable.

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CABLE/ANTENNA

INPUT

CABLE/ANTENNA

OUTPUT

CH4

CH3

INPUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

DVD/VCR

S-VIDEO

OUT

OUTPUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

DVD Playback Only

COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

OPTICAL

PROG. SCAN

OFF

AC-IN

Back of the DVD/VCR

The back of your recorder might look a little overwhelming at ﬁ rst. 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 INPUT jacks bring the signal that carries the content 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 the signal from the DVD/VCR OUT TO your TV so you can see it on the screen. The correct 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 18).

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 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.

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 quality than an RF Coaxial cable but isn’t as good as S-Video. Connect corresponding video cable to a compatible component such as a satellite receiver or cable box.

AUDIO L (left): Color coded white, connect corresponding audio cable to a compatible component such as a satellite receiver or cable box.

AUDIO R (right): Color coded red, connect corresponding audio cable to 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).

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CABLE/ANTENNA

INPUT

CABLE/ANTENNA

OUTPUT

CH4

CH3

INPUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

DVD/VCR

S-VIDEO

OUT

OUTPUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

DVD Playback Only

COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

OPTICAL

PROG. SCAN

OFF

AC-IN

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 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

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 because you can only use the DIGITAL AUDIO connection for DVD Playback. If you’re playing a VCR tape in analog mode (necessary for recording to DVD disc and playing a tape at the same time) you’ll need the other audio cables connected because the sound from the DIGITAL AUDIO won’t match up with the video in analog mode causing a “a lip sync” problem.

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 Deﬁ nition 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.

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STANDBY/ON

STOP/EJECTRECORD STOPFWDREV

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DVD / VCR / VIDEO CD / CD / MP3 PLAYER DIGITAL VIDEO DISC RECORDER DRC 8300

COPY

INPUT

CH+/SKIP+CH-/SKIP-

RECORD

FWDREVPLAY/PAUSE PLAY/PAUSEOPEN/CLOSE

VIDEO AUDIOLR

S-VIDEO

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 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 16), 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 ﬁ rst minute of a chapter or the ﬁ rst 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, or 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 are 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.

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In from cable or antenna

DVD/VCR

CABLE/ANTENNA

INPUT

CABLE/ANTENNA

OUTPUT

CH4

CH3

INPUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

DVD/VCR

S-VIDEO

OUT

OUTPUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

DVD Playback Only

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DIGITAL

VIDEO OUTPUT

AUDIO OUT

OPTICAL

PROG. SCAN

OFF

AC-IN

S-VIDEO

VIDEO L

INPUT1

S-VIDEO

CABLE/ANTENNA

INPUT2

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 one program while you record another:

To play a disc or tape: Tune the TV to its Input 1 channel or Vid 1 channel.

Tune the TV to its Input 1 channel or Vid 1 channel

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.

If you need help ﬁ nding your TV’s various Video Input Channels, go to page 18.

* 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 21. If the remote operates your TV, press TV and INPUT to access the Video Input Channel.

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RF Coaxial cable

Red

Yellow

White

Audio video cables are usually colorcoded red, white, and yellow.

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).

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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 before 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 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.

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).

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 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). Connect one end of the

S-Video cable (supplied) 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, 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 of the AC power cord into an AC outlet (or power strip).

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The back of your TV and/or Cable Box might look different than the ones pictured here.

DVD/VCR

Cable Box

CABLE IN CABLE OU T

CH3

CABLE/ANTENNA

INPUT

CABLE/ANTENNA

OUTPUT

CH4

DVD/VCR

INPUT

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

CABLE/ANTENNA

OUTPUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

DVD Playback Only

COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT

AUDIO OUT

S-VIDEO

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

INPUT1

INPUT2

PROG. SCAN

OFF

VIDEO L

AC-IN

Notes about cable boxes:

If you have questions about using a cable box with the DVD/VCR, consult your cable company. RCA can only provide general instructions because cable services and cable boxes differ in various areas. This connection only shows a basic RF Coaxial Cable connection, your cable box may have Audio Video or S-Video jacks.

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 18 for help. A general explanation, based on the connection shown above, follows:

To watch one program while you record another:

Tune the TV to its Input 1 channel or Vid 1 channel.

Tune the DVD/VCR to the cable box channel (usually channel 2, 3, or 4).

Use the channel buttons on the cable box to tune to the channel you want to record. Press the RECORD button on the DVD/VCR.

Use the buttons on the TV (or the TV’s remote control*) to tune the TV to the channel you want to watch.

To play a disc or tape: Tune the TV to its Input 1 channel or Vid 1 channel.

If you need help ﬁ nding your TV’s various Video Input Channels, go to page 18.

* 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 21. If the remote operates your TV, press TV and INPUT to access the Video Input Channel.

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RF Coaxial cable

Red

Yellow

White

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). S-Video provides better video quality than composite video (the yellow jack).

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Connection: DVD/VCR + TV + Basic Cable Box

1. Connect the cable box signal.

Note: Before you connect the DVD/VCR, you’ll need to disconnect some of the cables ﬁ rst in order to reconnect them.

1b. 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.

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).

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

(provided) in addition to connecting the RF Coaxial cable described in Step 2a.

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 the 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) 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

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 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.

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).

Y, Pb, Pr (not shown) If your TV has Component Input Jacks (Y, Pb, Pr), you can achieve even greater

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The back of your satellite receiver might look different than the one pictured here.

DVD/VCR

SATELLITE DISH ANTENNA

CABLE/ANTENNA

INPUT

CABLE/ANTENNA

OUTPUT

CH4

CH3

INPUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

DVD/VCR

S-VIDEO

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO

PHONE JACK

AC-IN

LOW SPEED

DATA OUT TO TV IN FROM ANTSATELLITE IN

DVD Playback Only

COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

OPTICAL

OUTPUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

OUT

S-VIDEO

OFF

PROG. SCAN

CABLE/ANTENNA

Details about the different kinds of cables used to connect your DVD/VCR are on page 4.

To watch TV (satellite programming) with the DVD Recorder turned on:

To watch TV (satellite programming) with the DVD/VCR turned off:

VIDEO L

INPUT1

INPUT2

S-VIDEO

The back of your TV might look different than the one pictured here.

Tune the TV to its Input 1 channel or Vid 1 channel

Tune the DVD/VCR to the INPUT 1 channel (press the INPUT button on the remote).

Tune the satellite receiver to the channel you want to watch.

Tune the TV to its CABLE/ANTENNA INPUT channel (usually channel 2, 3, or 4).

Tune the satellite receiver to the channel you want to watch.

To play a disc or tape: Tune the TV to Input 1 channel or Vid 1 channel.

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RF Coaxial cable

Red

Yello

White

Audio video cables are usually color-coded red, white, and yellow. Red= right audio; White = left audio; Yellow = video.

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Connection: DVD/VCR + TV + Satellite Receiver

The following instructions enable you to record the programs from your satellite receiver. Because the jack conﬁ guration and labels vary

different satellite receivers and televisions, the steps provided are general guidelines. Consult your Satellite Receiver and/or Television

on User’s Guides for additional information. If you have cable TV service AND satellite TV, you can connect the cable signal to the DVD/ VCR’s CABLE/ANTENNA INPUT jack.

1. Satellite signal: Leave the cable in place that 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.

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 increased picture quality (not shown in connection diagram).

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).

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)

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 (not shown) If your TV has an S-VIDEO input jack, connect one end of the S-Video cable (provided) 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

Notes:

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. Insert the other end of the AC power cord into an AC outlet (or power strip).

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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.

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CABLE/ANTENNA

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CH3

DVD/VCR

INPUT

OUTPUT

INPUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

DVD/VCR

S-VIDEO

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OUTPUT AUDIO L (left) and R (right)

OUTPUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

DVD Playback Only

COMPONENT

DIGITAL

VIDEO OUTPUT

AUDIO OUT

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL

PROG. SCAN

OFF

AC-IN

Consult the manual that came with your receiver to connect it properly.

Advanced Audio Connection Information

Both Dolby Digital® and DTS® are audio formats used to record 5.1-channel audio signals onto the digital track of ﬁ lm (while the ﬁ lm 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 5.1-channel sound only if you’ve connected a DTS or Dolby Digital 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 51.

Additionally, the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT connection is for DVD playback only. Make sure you connect audio cables (white and red) for VCR playback.

Connecting your DVD/VCR to an audio/video receiver

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.

For a basic connection, connect the left and right audio cables to your audio/video receiver and to the OUTPUT AUDIO L (left – white) and R (right – red) jacks on the back of your DVD/VCR.

If you have a Dolby Digital or DTS receiver, connect an optical cable (SPDIF) to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack on the DVD/VCR and the Digital Audio Input jack on the receiver (cables not supplied with DVD/VCR). You must also adjust the Digital Output setting (go to page 51 for information).

Note: Remove the protective cover that’s in the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT OPTICAL jack before connecting the cable.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Conﬁ dential unpublished works. © 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved.

DTS is a registered trademark of Digital Home Theater Systems, Inc.

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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 on the remote.

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 ﬁ re, 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 in 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 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 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 18 for help).

Note: You can program your remote to operate most brands of remote controllable TVs. Instructions are on page 21.

ON-OFF

DVD/VCR CABLE

AUX

SAT

ZOOM ANALOG

DIGITAL

CLEAR

OPEN

AUDIO

ANGLE

INFOTIMER GUIDE

Up arrow button

Right arrow

Left arrow button

AGAIN

ADVANCE

button

OK button

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.

LIVE

VOL CH

MUTE

BACK

English

Francois Espanol

Complete the Interactive Setup

The next few pages step you through the series of screens that will appear the ﬁ rst time you turn on your DVD/VCR.

Use the remote control to follow the on-screen instructions. The arrow buttons move the on-screen highlight in the corresponding directions on the screen (up, down, left, right).

Press the OK button to select a highlighted item.

Notes:

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 again.

If you don’t see the Language selection screen (below) the ﬁ rst 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/VCR. If you need help, go to page 18.

1) Select on-screen menu language

Make sure the remote is in DVD/VCR mode (press the DVD/VCR button). If you want the on-

screen menus to appear in English, press the OK button on the remote control. If you prefer 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 ﬁ rst 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/VCR. If you need help, go to page 18.

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Antenna-Cable

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Searching channels. 35% complete 2 channels found Please wait…

Antenna-Cable

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:

Note: 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.

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 button 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.

Edit the list of channels found

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Ch 02

Ch 03

Ch 04

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Select your local time zone:

Eastern

Central Mountain

Should the clock be automatically adjusted for daylight savings time?

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.

Press the down arrow button 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 the right arrow button.

5) Time Zone

Use the down arrow button to highlight 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 1 hour in the spring and set the clock back by 1 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.

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Year 2004

Date 04/29 Tue 29-April

Time 01:47 PM

Done

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7) Time and Date

Your DVD/VCR has an automatic clock, but it may take awhile for the DVD/VCR to ﬁ nd the

correct channel for the clock. Therefore, you might want to set up the clock manually here.

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.

Notes: 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 53). Access the main menu, choose System Options, and then AutoClock. Follow the instructions to disable it, and set the time manually using the Clock Setup menu option that you access via the Setup/Installation menu.

Watch TV

Disc Tape Disc Library

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No Disc

1 Library Disc(s)

Watch TV

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.

Timers Setup

To watch channels, or video inputs, press OK

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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/VCR’s 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 ﬁ nding the TV’s Video Input Channel, go to page 18.

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 28).

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 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, or 8x 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 one time—you can’t record over existing programs and you must get used to “ﬁ nalizing 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 speciﬁ c 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 digital mode (or path) enables you to use an on-screen InfoDisplay during playback. This DVD/VCR is also designed with an analog mode (or path) so you are able to record to a DVD disc while watching a VCR tape; or record to a VCR tape while watching a DVD disc. 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 DVD/VCR switches to the analog path. If you are playing a VCR tape and the DVD functions aren’t in use, you can switch the VCR playback between the analog path and the digital path by pressing the ANALOG•DIGITAL button on the remote.

Note: The DVD/VCR will change to the analog VCR path automatically when needed. When the VCR is in analog 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.

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How to ﬁ nd 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 difﬁ cult to provide speciﬁ c instructions for your particular brand. However, a list of suggestions is provided below.

• Consult the Instruction Manual that came with your TV.

• If you can’t ﬁ nd the information in the manual, or can’t ﬁ nd 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 speciﬁ c channel number (see table below).

• Press the Channel up and/or down buttons on 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

VIDEO VID1 S-VID 00 93

TV remote Number

SIGNAL LINE INPUT 90 VID 1

VID 1 VID SOURCE 91 VID 2

VID 2 VIDEO AUX 92 INPUT

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 19)

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 19 for instructions.

Chapter 3: Recording, Playback & Features (page 27)

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: Playing Discs (page 37)

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 46)

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 54)

If you’re having trouble, go to Chapter 6. It includes troubleshooting information, the product’s warranty, and accessories you might want to purchase.

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