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Chapter 6: Additional Information

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The disc is dirty. Clean it.

Condensation has formed in the Digital Media Recorder. Allow it to dry out.

The picture is distorted and/or fuzzy; or “jumps” during disc playback

The disc might be damaged. Try another disc.

It is normal for some distortion to appear during forward or reverse scan.

The disc might be dirty. Clean it (go to page 52 for instructions)

Some discs have defects that cause them to jump from one scene to the next.

Turn the PROG SCAN switch on the back of the Digital Media Recorder to the “off” position. This switch should only be turned on if you’ve connected the Digital Media Recorder to a television that uses progressive scanning to display the image. Some, but not all High Definition Televisions (HDTVs) and multimedia monitors use progressive scan.

If you have a progressive scan TV connected, a slight jumping of the signal is normal when you first play a DVD disc. A more detailed explanation follows:

If you have a progressive scan TV connected to the Digital Media Recorder via the COMPONENT jacks (Y, Pb, Pr) and turned on the PROG SCAN switch, the Digital Media Recorder automatically switches between progressive scan and regular interlace because progressive scan is only available when you play DVD discs. As the signal is converted from interlace to progressive (and vice versa), the Recorder resynchronizes the signal. Depending upon your TV, this resynchronization process might cause a slight “jump” in the picture when you start playing a DVD disc and again when you return to watching TV.

No sound or distorted sound

Make sure your player is connected properly. Make sure all cables are securely inserted into the appropriate jacks.

You may need to readjust the Digital Output setting (from the Options menu). Go to page 45. If you select DTS, and your Digital Media Recorder isn’t connected to a DTS-capable receiver, you won’t hear any sound, or the sound will be distorted.

Turn your TV to its Video Input Channel (go to page 16).

Sound is muted when you’re using search features (fast forward, reverse, frame advance, etc.).

If you connected an audio receiver to your Digital Media Recorder, make sure you chose the correct input setting on the receiver.

Can’t advance through a movie

You can’t advance through the opening credits and warning information that appear at the beginning of movies because the disc is programmed to prohibit that action.

Subtitle and/or audio language is not the one selected from the initial setting

If the subtitle and/or audio language does not exist on the disc, the disc’s priority language will be selected instead. Set the subtitle and/or audio language manually through the Info Display or the Digital Media Recorder’s menu system.

Play doesn’t begin

The rating of the title on the disc exceeds the rating limit set in the Ratings Limits menu. Unlock the player and/or change the rating limit in those menus. Go to page 47 for more information.

No forward or reverse scan

Some discs have sections that prohibit rapid scanning, or title and chapter skip.

If you’re trying to skip through the warning information and credits at the beginning of a movie, you won’t be able to. This part of the movie is often programmed to prohibit skipping through it.

Desired angle cannot be changed

• Most discs don’t have the multi-camera angle system, and some discs only have multiple angles during certain parts of the movie.

Picture is too tall and thin

• Change the Screen Format in the menu system. Go to page 43 for more information.

Picture is too short and wide

• Change the Screen Format in the menu system. Go to page 43 for more information.

RECORDING/COPYING PROBLEMS

Not enough hours on the hard disk drive

• To get more recording time (space on the Digital Media Recorder’s hard disk drive), you can change the Recording Quality setting (page 44).

Cannot copy discs to videotape

You can’t record DVD discs onto videocassettes because the discs are encoded with anti-copy protection. You may see a distorted picture on your VCR if you attempt to copy a protected disc.

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Contents Changing Entertainment. Again DRC7005NProduct Registration Important InformationTable of Contents Connection Pictures Position cables properly to avoid audio interferenceTypes of discs your DVD player can play Unpack the BoxAudio/video Components Cables NeededCoaxial For video connection to Either 4b, or 4c, or 4dTo watch one program while you record another To play a videotapeGo to Connection Digital Media Recorder + TV + VCR optionalRecorded to the Digital Media Recorder To play a disc or a show you’veConnect the VCR to the TV optional Connection Digital Media Recorder + TV + Cable BoxDifferent than the one pictured here To watch TV satellite programmingConnect the satellite receiver to the TV Connection Digital Media Recorder + TV + Satellite ReceiverAdvanced Audio Connection Information Please Read This Before Using the Digital Audio JacksOutput Audio L left R rightLink cable RemoteComplete the Interactive Setup Install Batteries in the RemoteTurn on the TV and Digital Media Recorder Select on-screen menu languageConnection List Guide Plus+ setupChannel Search Satellite ReceiverChannel List Time and DateTurn on the Digital Media Recorder to Watch TV What to ExpectGuide Plus+ Program Guide Main Menu AppearsButton/Switch On the TV How to find your TV’s Video Input ChannelRCA, GE, and Proscan TVs Other Brands of TVsChapter Explanation of Buttons Remote ControlProgramming the Remote to Operate your TV Find out if the remote can operate your TV1003, 1004, 1006, 1019, 1020 Television Codes2009, 2014, 2018 VCR CodesAudio Receivers RCA and Dimensia Cable BoxSatellite Using the Recorder’s Features Express Recording Feature Pausing Live TVStopping and/or Pausing a Recording Watching TV Turn on the Digital Media Recorder to Watch TVRecording from the Guide Plus+ on-screen programming guide Setting up timer recordings to record programs automaticallyRenaming picture and/or music files Copying music or pictures to the Digital Media RecorderPlaying programs you’ve recorded About Guide Plus+ System Program Guide Using the Guide Plus+ SystemGuide Plus+ System Menu Bar Guide Plus+ System menu barSort Listings GuideLocking the Video Window Grid Guide Action ButtonsNews SetupMessages Promotions and AdvertisingChapter To Load and Play Discs Using Different MenusRegional Coding Playback options Search OptionsTime display Chapter Audio Angle Title Subtitles Repeat Using the On-Screen Info DisplayTime display Track RepeatChapter Icon DVD Time Display DVD, Video CD, and Audio CDSubtitle Icon DVD ShortcutRepeating Titles, Chapters, or Tracks Repeat Icon DVD, Video CD, and Audio CDAB Repeat Audio Icon DVD and Video CDCamera Angle Icon DVD Play Mode Icon Audio CDRandom ProgramPlayback Control PBC Icon Video CD IntroScan Icon Audio CDFor more help and recommendations about MP3 files, go to Playing mp3 DiscsSaving Jpeg files to the hard disk drive Viewing Jpeg filesMenu System Main Menu How to navigate through on-screen menusOverview of the Digital Media Recorder’s Menu System Disc Menu ChannelsMusic VideoPictures RecordingsSetup Menu System Lock and Unlock Using Parental ControlsPassword Unrated Titles Rating LimitsTo set Ratings Additional Information Troubleshooting No sound or distorted sound Play starts, but then stops immediatelyCan’t advance through a movie Play doesn’t beginNo listings Lost the remote controlWon’t work with cable box Remote won’t workCleaning Discs Maintenance of CabinetHandling Cautions Formation of CondensationExplanation of Jacks from left to right Back of the Digital Media RecorderUnderneath the door Front Panel ControlsVideo Jacks and Cables Explanation of Input Jacks and CablesAudio/Video Jacks and Cables RCA-type VideoOn next Limited WarrantyIf you purchased your product outside the United States Accessory Information How to OrderTo cable or antenna This page intentionally left blank Thomson Inc Thomson Inc North Meridian Street Indianapolis,Trademarks Registered Marcas Registradas Tocom