RCA drc 8335 User Manual

It is important to read this instruction book prior to using your new product for the first time. Es importante leer este manual antes de usar por vez primera su equipo.

DRC8335

user manual

manual de usuario

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

Technical specifications

Product: DVD/VCR Player and Recorder Brand: RCA Model: DRC8335 Power Supply: 120V~60Hz Power consumption: 40 Watts

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.

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.

Ventilation

You must adequately ventilate the product. Make sure there is adequate space around the unit to provide proper air flow for ventilation. See diagram.

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.

Safety information

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

CLASS 1

LASER PRODUCT

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10 cm

7 cm

10 cm

7 cm

10 cm

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN

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.

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

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.

• The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation opening with items, such as newspaper, tablecloths, 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.

Cautions

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.

Important safety instructions

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

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Contents

Safety information

FCC information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Ventilation For your safety Technical specifications For your records Service information

Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Important battery information Cautions Important safety instructions

Getting started

Box contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Things to consider before you connect Discs you can use for recording Discs you can play Don’t infringe Connecting your unit

Connections

DVD/VCR + TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

DVD/VCR + TV + basic cable box

DVD/VCR + TV + satellite receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

DVD/VCR + TV + basic cable box + audio receiver

Other connection options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

General controls

Front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Displays

Unit’s display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Screen menus and banners

Initial setup

Turn on the TV and the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Setting the clock Searching for channels

Searching for new channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Watching TV programs

Watching TV programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Watching images from connected devices

Watching images from connected devices . . . . . . . . .14

Recording

VCR recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Discs for recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

DVD recording Copying DVD to tape Copying tape to DVD Watching one channel while recording another

Timer recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Review schedules timer recordings Edit scheduled timer recordings

VCR playback

Basic playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Advanced playback Rest counter Go to zero Audio channel Repeat Info banner

DVD playback

Discs for playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Basic playback

Info banner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Advanced playback searching Repeat playback Bookmark

Recorded disc playback

Title menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Chapter menu Playing a chapter Record on a deleted title Unfinalizing a disc

Playback of other discs

File browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Editing playlist Shuffle playback A-B repeat playback

Player menus

Live signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Play disc Play tape Timer recording Setup

TV channel setup Disc Operation

Recording manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

System

More information

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Note

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Getting started

Things to consider before you connect

Protect components from overheating

• Do not block ventilation holes on any of the components. Arrange the components so that air can circulate freely.

• Do not stack components.

•When you place components in a stand, make sure you allow adequate ventilation.

• If you connect an audio receiver or amplifier, place the unit on the top shelf.

Position cables properly to avoid audio interference

• Insert each cable firmly 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.

Discs you can use for recording

Refer to page 16 for details.

IMPORTANT: It is NOT possible to record content that is copyprotected. This is usually true for most pre-recorded DVD discs and most pre-recorded VHS tapes.

Discs you can play

Refer to page 19 for details.

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.

Box contents

DVD/VCR player and recorder

Remote control (with batteries)

1 set of audio video cables (RCA-type)

RF Coaxial cable

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Connections

Option A: DVD/VCR + TV

For your unit to work properly, you must follow the instructions below.

Option B: DVD/VCR + TV + basic cable box

For your unit to work properly, you must follow the instructions below.

Cable box

Connecting your unit

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

1. To use your new DVD/VCR player and 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” on page 12 for help). For more details about connecting to different types of equipment and connection possibilities (options A-E), refer to page 6-8.

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

AC120V 60Hz

RF coaxial cable

Antenna cable

Power cable

Audio Video cables

Antenna cable

Audio Video cables

Power cable

AC120V 60Hz

RF coaxial cable

4 Connect the unit’s AC power cable to a suitable

wall outlet.

5 Your unit is ready for use after the connections.

Please read page 12 to start using the unit.

1 Connect the included Audio/Video cables as shown.

If your TV does not have AV inputs, you will need to buy an RF modulator (not provided). Please refer to page 8 of the user manual for more information.

2 Connect your existing antenna cable (from

antenna) to “ANTENNA IN”.

3 Connect the provided RF coaxial cable as shown.

4 Connect the unit’s AC power cable to a suitable

wall outlet.

5 Your unit is ready for use after the connections.

Please read page 12 to start using the unit.

1 Connect the included Audio/Video cables as shown.

If your TV does not have AV inputs, you will need to buy an RF modulator (not provided). Please refer to page 8 of the user manual for more information.

2 Connect your existing antenna cable (from cable

box) to “ANTENNA IN”.

3 Connect the provided RF coaxial cable as shown.

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INPUT

OUTPUT

Cb/

Cr/

DVD/VCR

INPUT

Cb/

INPUT

Cr/

OUTPUT

DVD/VCR

Connections

Option C: DVD/VCR + TV + satellite receiver

For your unit to work properly, you must follow the instructions below.

Option D: DVD/VCR + TV + basic cable box + audio receiver

For your unit to work properly, you must follow the instructions below.

Audio Video cables

(not included)

Satellite receiver

Cable box

Audio receiver

Audio

cables (red

and white)

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

RF coaxial cable

Power

cable

Audio Video cables

Video cable

Antenna

cable

Antenna

cable

RF coaxial cable

AC120V 60Hz

Power cable

AC120V 60Hz

5 Connect the unit’s AC power cable to a suitable

wall outlet.

6 Your unit is ready for use after the connections.

Please read page 12 to start using the unit.

1 Connect the included Audio/Video cables as shown.

If your TV does not have AV inputs, you will need to buy an RF modulator (not provided). Please refer to page 8 of the user manual for more information.

2 Connect your existing antenna cable (from

satellite receiver) to “ANTENNA IN”.

3 Connect the provided RF coaxial cable as shown.

4 Connect the audio cables as shown.

5 Connect the unit’s AC power cable to a suitable

wall outlet.

6 Your unit is ready for use after the connections.

Please read page 12 to start using the unit.

1 Connect the included Video cable as shown.

If your TV does not have AV inputs, you will need to buy an RF modulator (not provided). Please refer to page 8 of the user manual for more information.

2 Connect your existing antenna cable (from cable

box) to “ANTENNA IN”.

3 Connect the provided RF coaxial cable as shown.

4 Connect the included audio cables as shown.

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INPUT

Cb/

Cr/

OUTPUT

DVD/VCR

INPUT

Cb/

Cr/

OUTPUT

DVD/VCR

Other connection options

There are several ways in which you can incorporate your unit 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. Coaxial audio output (digital sound)

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

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

The Y, Pb, Pr sockets deliver an optimum image quality

Connections

Back of an RF modulator (example only)

From antenna, cable or satellite

Option E: DVD/VCR + TV + RF Modulator

If your TV does not have AV inputs but only single Antenna input jack, you will need to buy an RF modulator (not provided). Refer to below for connection details. With this connection, set your TV to channel 3 or 4 in order to view images from the RCA DVD/VCR recorder.

5 Connect the unit’s AC power cable to a suitable

wall outlet.

6 Your unit is ready for use after the connections.

Please read page 12 to start using the unit.

1 Connect the antenna cable (from antenna, cable

box or satellite) as shown.

2 Connect the RF coaxial cable (from RCA DVD/VCR

recorder to RF modulator) as shown.

3 Connect the provided RF coaxial cable (from RF

modulator to TV) as shown.

4 Connect the included audio cables as shown.

Antenna cable

RF coaxial cable

Audio Video cables

RF coaxial cable

Power cable

AC120V 60Hz

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.

3. S-Video output

The S-Video jack provides better picture quality than a 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.

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.

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.

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TO TV

VIDEO

AUDIO IN

L R

INPUT

CH3 CH4

ANT IN

INPUT

Cb/

Cr/

OUTPUT

DVD/VCR

INPUT

Cb/

Cr/

OUTPUT

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General controls

1. VCR tape deck

2. COPY – Shortcut key to transfer tapes (VHS) to discs (DVD±R/RW)

3. DVD disc tray

4. Front input jacks

• INPUT AUDIO (L/R) and VIDEO – To connect an external input with A/V cables.

• S-VIDEO – To connect an external input with S-video cable. S-video connection handles images only and not sound. Do not forget to connect the audio cables.

• DV IN – To connect an external input (e.g. DV camcorder) through a IEEE 1394 Firewire connection.

5. DVD controls

• SKIP CH – or SKIP CH + – To go to the previous or next title, chapter or track on a disc.

• PLAY/PAUSE – To start disc playback. To pause recording or playback.

• STOP/OPEN – To stop playback or recording. To open or close the disc tray.

• INPUT – To select the audiovisual sources (appliances connected to the various jacks).

DV – To view the appliance connected to DV IN.

AV1/REAR – To view the appliance connected to input

jacks at the unit’s back. AV2/FRONT – To view the appliance connected to input jacks at the unit’s front.

TUNER – To view TV signals from the antenna. DVD REC – To start recording to a DVD±R/RW disc.

6. Remote control sensor

7. Display

8. VCR indicator (turns on when VCR is in operation)

9. VCR controls SKIP +/– – To skip to the previous or next recording on the tape during playback.

PLAY/PAUSE – To start and pause tape playback. STOP/EJECT – To stop tape playback. To eject the tape. VHS REC – To start tape recording.

10. ON/STANDBY – To turn the unit on or off (standby mode).

Connections

Component (Y, Pb, Pr)

S-Video

Video (yellow jack)

Video quality

Best

Better

Good

4. AV input (INPUT)

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 unit for temporarily connecting components such as a camcorder or a video game unit.

5. S-Video input (INPUT)

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 unit.

Front panel

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General controls

Remote control

To display the timer schedules and set up a new

timer recording (p.17)

To select using the disc or VCR player

(p.15-16, 18-20)

To access the setup menu (p.23)

To search for a specific point on a disc (p.20)

To show the on-screen info banners (p.11, 18, 20)

To access the DVD menu or PBC menu of VCD

For channel selection, numeric value inputs

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Navigation keys in menus

TRK–/TRK+ – To adjust the tracking for the tape (p.18) OK – To confirm selections in menus

• Insert 2 batteries (AAA, LR03) at the back of the remote control prior to use.

• Point the remote control at the unit, not the TV, to operate. Make sure there is a clear path between the remote control and the unit, so the signal is not blocked.

• Refer to the relevant pages in the user manual for operation details as indicated in the parentheses.

To turn the unit on or off (standby mode) (p.12)

To open or close the disc tray

To select the audio visual sources (p.14)

To select the video output modes (p.8)

To start recording from disc to tape or tape to disc (p.16)

To select the repeat mode (p.20)

To exit menus or clear inputs

To select the next or previous TV channel (p. 13, 14) To skip to the previous or next recording on tape (p.18) or to skip to the previous or next title, chapter or track for disc (p. 20)

(p.15-16, 18-20)

REV

/FWD

– To play in fast or slow motion

PLAY – To start playback

REC – To start recording

STOP – To stop playback or recording

PAUSE – To pause, to advance by frame

AUDIO – To select audio setting (p.18, 20) SUBTITLE – To select the subtitle setting (p. 20) ZOOM – To enlarge image (p. 20) ANGLE – To select the camera angle (p. 20)

To rest the tape counter (p. 18)

To cue the tape to counter zero (p. 18)

To select the recording quality (p. 15-16)

To create bookmarks (p. 20)

To access the edit menu (p. 21)

ADVANCE – To skip forward by 30 seconds

during disc playback (p. 20);

AGAIN/GO BACK – To skip backward by 10

seconds during DVD playback (p. 20); to switch

between the current and last tuned channels

when watching TV (p. 14)

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Screen menus and banners

• Disc menus – each DVD video disc offers menus for accessing more disc features. The disc menu is usually displayed on the screen when a DVD disc is loaded. You can also, at any time, display the main menu of the disc by pressing MENU/PBC. Availability of some functions (e.g. angle, subtitle) depend on the disc’s manufacturer.

• Info banners – while watching TV, playing a disc or tape, you can display or hide info banners by pressing INFO. The banners contain information of the current channel, disc or tape.

• Action bars – they appear at the bottom of the TV screen for accessing more functions while the unit is playing mp3, wma, jpeg, or audio CD discs. Action bars also appear in specific operations such as auto channel scan, setting up a timer recording etc. Highlight the icons in the action bars using the navigation keys ( ) and confirm selections by pressing OK.

• Player menus – the unit has functions that are not accessible using the remote control keys. Press SETUP to access the player menus. Move around in the menus using the navigation keys ( ) and confirm your selections by pressing OK.

1. Dolby digital sound is played

2. Playing information / time / counter or message

3. Random mode is selected

4. Repeat mode is selected

5. Repeat A-B mode is activated

6. Recording in progress

7. Timer recording is scheduled

8. Playback paused

9. Playback in progress

10. Disc locked by the rating function (parental lock)

11. VCD playback control mode is available

Displays

Unit’s display

• If a menu item or icon appears in “grey” it

means that the function is not available.

•When this symbol is displayed, it indicates that the function you are requesting is not available or that the key used is incorrect.

• The screen saver may have been triggered if the unit is left idle, press OK to quit the screen saver mode.

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DIGITAL

PBC

6789

RAND

A– B

3 4 5

Initial setup

Turn on the TV and the unit

1. Turn on the unit by pressing ON/STANDBY or ON•OFF.

2. Turn on the TV and select the AV input mode connected with the unit’s output signal. To do so, you usually press the AV or INPUT button on the TV remote control until you get to the video input channel that matches how the DVD recorder is connected to the TV. When you are on the right channel, you can see the unit’s player menu.

Setting the clock

1. Press SETUP on the remote control to access the player menus.

2. Press or to highlight “Setup”and then press OK.

3. Press or to highlight “System”and then press OK.

4. Press or to highlight “Clock”and then press OK.

5. Highlight “Year”, “Month”, “Day” and “Time” by pressing or .

6. Press OK and then set the value by pressing or .

• For the “Time” setting, press or to select among the hour, minute and AM/PM options before setting their values.

7. Press OK after the setting is done. Press EXIT/CLEAR to exit the clock setting menu.

Since access to a TV’s video input channel varies from one manufacturer to the next, it is difficult to provide specific instructions for your particular brand. Please refer to the user manual of your TV.

Searching for channels

1. Press SETUP to access the player menus.

2. Press or to highlight “Setup”and then press OK.

3. Press or to highlight “TV Channel Setup”and then press OK.

4. Press or on the action bar at the bottom of the screen to highlight “Scan”and then press OK.

5. Select the input signal type, if necessary, between “Air” (if antenna is connected) and “Cable” (if cable is connected) and then press OK. Highlight “Yes” and then press OK to continue.

6. The scan operation will overwrite any existing channel table. Highlight “Yes” and then press OK to continue. Automatic channel search will begin.

• When the channel search reaches 100%, press OK.

• If no channel list appears, check the ANTENNA/CABLE input jack to make sure the RF coaxial cable is properly connected.

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AV/INPUT

Initial setup

7. The channel list contains the channels you tune to when you press or on the remote control.

• Press or to highlight a channel in the channel list. Press or to select an icon on the action bar at the bottom of the screen. From the channel list screen, you can hide or delete channels you rarely watch by selecting (b) “Hide/Unhide” or (c) “Remove program” icon on the action bar and then press OK.

You will still be able to tune to the “hidden” channels directly by using the number buttons, but the unit will not tune to a “hidden” channel when you press CH+ or CH–.

Removed channels cannot be accessed by pressing CH+ or CH– or the number buttons unless a new channel search is done.

8. Highlight the (a) “Home” icon on the action bar and then press OK to return to the main menu.

Searching for new channels

The channel list can be updated for new channels without altering the existing list.

1. Press SETUP to access the player menus.

2. Press or to highlight “Setup”and then press OK.

3. Press or to highlight “TV Channel Setup”and then press OK.

4. Press or on the action bar at the bottom of the screen to highlight “Scan+”and then press OK. Automatic channel search will begin.

5. The channel list will now contain the new channels (if any) at the end of the existing list, follow step 7 in Searching for channels to edit the channel list.

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Watching TV programs

Watching images from connected devices

Watching TV programs

In order to use the features of the unit, you will have to get used to turning on the unit to watch TV.

1. Turn on your TV set and unit. After a few seconds the main menu of the unit appears on the television screen.

2. The “Live signal” function is already highlighted. Press OK to tune to the last channel watched.

• To display information on the current channel, press INFO.

3. To change channel:

• On the remote control – press CH+/CH– or the number buttons to input the channel numbers (read note on the right for details).

• On the unit – press SKIP CH+/SKIP CH–.

Watching images from connected devices

To select viewing a device connected to your unit (e.g. satellite receiver, camcorder), press INPUT on either the unit or remote control to show the action bar at the bottom of the screen. Select the input source (DV, AV1, AV2 or Tuner) by pressing or and then OK.

•When viewing ATSC broadcasts, press INFO and then or to select and display the information on the current channel.

• Press AGAIN/GO BACK to switch between the current and the last tuned channels when watching TV.

When using the number buttons to change channel:

1. Input firstly the channel number.

2. Press .

3. Input the index number. Input “000” for analog (NTSC) channels

4. Press OK to tune to the channel.

For example, to tune to channel 003-012, press “3”, , “1”, “2” and OK.

If you only input the channel number and then press OK, the unit will perform channel search for all the channels start with the selected channel number (in the above example, all channels start with 003-XXX). The first channel of the selected channel number will be tuned to.

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Recording

VCR recording

1. Insert a recordable tape into the tape deck.

2. If necessary, change the tape speed by pressing RECORD QUALITY on the remote control. The selected tape speed shows briefly on the TV screen.

• SP = Standard play, SLP = Super long play (around x2 to x3 the recording time as the tape indicates)

3. Refer to the instructions on page 14 to watch TV and change channel, or select viewing a device connected to your unit (e.g. camcorder).

4. Press VHS REC on the unit or REC on the remote control to start recording.

5. Press PAUSE to pause recording. Press VHS REC or REC to resume.

6. Press STOP/EJECT or STOP to stop recording.

Make sure the safety tab of the tape is in place. Recording is not possible if the safety tab is removed. If the safety tab is removed and you want to record, simply cover the hole with adhesive tape.

Make sure the VCR is selected with the VCR indicator turned ON when using the remote control to perform the below operations. If the indicator is off, press VCR on the remote control to activate the VCR.

Safety tab

Press either key to start VCR recording

VCR indicator

Press this button

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•You will be asked to make the disc compatible when you unload the disc. If you want to play the disc on other DVD players, press OK. Otherwise, press OPEN•CLOSE to unload the disc.

Copying DVD to tape

1. Make sure you see the home page of the player menus (i.e. the menu starts with Live Signal, Play Disc...). If not, press SETUP to return to the home page.

• For a recorded disc, highlight a title by pressing or on the title menu to copy only the selected title to the tape. Refer to page 21 for details.

2. Insert a tape into the tape deck.

3. Load the DVD you want to transfer to tape on the disc tray and start the playback.

4. Press COPY >>> to start copying.

5. Press STOP to stop copying.

• It is NOT possible to record content that is copyprotected. This is usually true for most pre-recorded DVD discs and many pre-recorded VHS tapes.

Copying tape to DVD

1. Make sure you see the home page of the player menus (i.e. the menu starts with Live Signal, Play Disc...). If not, press SETUP to return to the home page.

2. Load a DVD±R/RW on the disc tray.

3. Insert the tape you want to transfer to disc into the tape deck.

4. Press COPY >>> to start copying.

5. Press STOP to stop copying.

Watching one channel while recording another

Make sure both audio/video cables and RF coaxial cable are connected. Carry out VCR or DVD recording as instructed on the previous two pages. Use the TV’s remote control to switch to TV function instead of viewing images from the AV input channel connected with the unit’s output signal. Change channel using the channel buttons on the TV’s remote control.

Recording

Discs for recording

DVD+R 2.4x, 4x, 8x, 16x and 32x

DVD–R 2.4x, 4x, 8x, 16x and 32x

DVD+RW 2.4x, 4x and 8x

DVD–RW 2.4x, 4x and 8x

• This recorder is not compatible with DVD-RAM, CD-R, or CD-RW and DVD+/- (dual layer) discs for recording.

• The first time you load a disc, the DVD recorder will format it. This should only take a few seconds.

• DVD±RW disc must be finalized (refer to DVD recording) after recording for playing in another DVD player. The DVD recorder automatically asks if you want to finalize a disc when it is finished recording.

DVD recording

1. Load a DVD±R/RW on the disc tray.

2. Refer to the instructions on page 14 to watch TV and change channel, or select viewing a device connected to your unit (e.g. camcorder).

3. If necessary, change the recording quality by pressing RECORD QUALITY on the remote control. The selected recording quality shows briefly on the TV screen.

• HQ (1 hour recording time), SP (2 hours), LP (3 hours), EP (4 hours), EP+ (7 hours), SLP (8 hours)

4. Press DVD REC on the unit or REC on the remote control to start recording.

Press either key to start DVD recording

If TV program is received via satellite receiver or cable box, this feature is not available. You cannot record one satellite or cable program and watch another satellite or cable program.

One touch recording – Press DVD REC on the unit or REC on the remote control again to select among Timer Rec 30 min, 60 min, 90 min, 120 min and OFF (as shown on the TV screen). Recording will stop automatically after the selected duration. The unit will keep on recording if OFF is selected or no one touch recording setting is made.

Make sure the DVD is selected with the VCR indicator turned OFF when using the remote control to perform the below operations. If the indicator is on, press DISC on the remote control to activate the DVD.

VCR indicator

Press this button

5. Press PAUSE to pause recording. Press DVD REC or REC to resume.

6. To stop recording, press STOP.

• When you stop recording, the DVD recorder 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.

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Recording

Timer recordings

This feature allows you to schedule recordings from TV programming or components you have connected to the unit. At maximum, 25 timer recording schedules can be created. In order for Timer recordings to work, you must set the clock to the correct time and date.

1. Press TIMER and then OK on the remote control to add a new timer recording.

2. Press to navigate through the menu. When an input field (e.g. Date, Quality) is highlighted, press OK and then or to set value (or input with numeric keys for numeric fields) and or to shift to the next field. When selection is made, press OK again. If an item appears in “grey”, it means that the function is not available.

• Time – select the start and end time or the length of the recording.

• Date – select the date of the recording in MM.DD.YYYY format.

• Recurrence – select the recurrence (once, daily or weekdays) of the recording. If “weekdays” is chosen, you may further select the days of the week (i.e. Mon - Sun) by pressing OK while highlighting the checkboxes under the desired weekdays. Recording will be repeated on the selected days.

• Source – select the input jack from where the signal comes (AV1, AV2 or tuner).

• Channel – select the TV channel of the recording if TV signal is selected in the Source field.

• Destination – select the location (disc or tape) where the recording will be saved.

• Quality – select a recording quality. For DVD: HQ (1 hour recording time), SP (2 hours), LP (3 hours), EP (4 hours), EP+ (7 hours), SLP (8 hours). For VCR: SP = standard play, SLP = super long play (around x2 to x3 the recording time as the tape indicates).

• Chaptering – only available if destination is set as disc. Select the interval time to add chapter makers during DVD recording. Refer to page 21 for details on chapters.

3. Highlight “Confirm” and then press OK to save the new timer. Highlight “Cancel” and then press OK to exit without saving.

Review scheduled timer recordings

Press TIMER on the remote control to display the scheduled timer recordings.

Edit scheduled timer recordings

1. Press TIMER on the remote control to display the scheduled timer recordings. Press or to highlight a scheduled timer recording.

2. Action bar appears at the bottom of the TV screen. Press

or to highlight an icon and press OK to select.

a. Returns to the main page of the player menu. b. Adds a new timer recording. c. Edits the currently highlighted timer recording. d. Changes the status (suspend or ready) of the highlighted

timer recording. Suspended recording will not be carried out.

e. Removes the highlighted timer recording.

d e

The timer recording icon will display when there are schedules created in the list of timer recordings (refer to the next section to review the list). The icon continues to display until no schedule remains in the list.

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