RCA DRS7000N manual Using the Recorder’s Features

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Chapter 3

Using the Recorder’s Features

•Watching TV

•Pausing TV

•Recording

•Playing content you’ve recorded

•The GUIDE Plus+ System

•Playback

Extra Info

The following list is provided to give you an idea of what you can do with the Digital Media Recorder, and when.

What you can do

Pause Live TV

Play discs (audio CDs; DVD discs; Video CDS, CDs with MP3 files, CDs with JPEG files).

Record Live TV

Play programs that you recorded to the hard disk drive

Play music or pictures that you’ve placed on the hard disk drive

Record a program to the hard disk drive while you’re playing a disc

Record a program to the hard disk drive while you watch another program (dependent upon connection of RF Splitter) Record a program to the hard disk drive while you play another program from the hard disk drive

What you can’t do

Record a program while you’re pausing live TV

Save a program to the hard disk drive once you’ve paused it.

Record copyrighted, production DVD movies to the hard disk drive

Simultaneously record programs/content to the Digital Media Recorder’s hard disk drive from two channels or sources

Watch, playback, record, or pause TV while you’re copying JPEG files or music (MP3 files) to the hard disk drive (the length of time that it takes to transfer this kind of content varies).

Graphics contained within this User’s Guide are for representation only. Some of the menu screens, buttons, and display messages might be different in your product than they appear in this book. The on-screen help text provides the most current operational information.

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Contents Users Guide Product Registration Important InformationTable of Contents Position cables properly to avoid audio interference Connections and SetupConnection Pictures Types of discs your DVD player can playCoaxial Components Cables NeededAudio/video To play a videotape To watch one program while you record anotherGo 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 BoxThan the one pictured here To watch TV satellite programmingConnect the satellite receiver to the TV Connection Digital Media Recorder + TV + Satellite ReceiverDigital Media Recorder’s Audio Jacks Please Read This Before Using the Digital Audio JacksOutput Audio L left R rightLink cable Install Batteries in the Remote Setup and ConnectionsComplete the Interactive Setup Turn on the TV and Digital Media RecorderConnection List Guide Plus+ setupSatellite Receiver 3d. Confirming Your SettingsChannel Search Channel ListTurn on the Digital Media Recorder to Watch TV What to ExpectGuide Plus+ Program Guide Button/Switch On the TV How to find your TV’s Video Input ChannelButton on TV remote Channel NumberChapter Explanation of Buttons Remote ControlFind out if the remote can operate your TV Remote ControlProgramming the Remote to Operate your TV 1003, 1004, 1006, 1019, 1020 Television CodesVCR Codes Remote ControlSatellite Cable BoxAudio Receivers RCA and Dimensia Using the Recorder’s Features Using the Recorder’s Features Recording from the Guide Plus+ on-screen programming guide Setting up timer recordings to record programs automaticallyCopying from a disc to the Recorder’s hard disk drive Copying music or pictures to the Digital Media RecorderCopying music or pictures from a compact flash card Renaming picture and/or music filesPlaying programs you’ve recorded About Guide Plus+ System Program Guide Using the Guide Plus+ SystemGuide Plus+ System Menu Bar Sort Listings GuideAction buttons Locking the Video WindowNews SetupMessages Promotions and AdvertisingPlaying Discs Chapter Regional Coding Using Different MenusTo Load and Play Discs Search Options Playing DiscsPlayback options Quick Fast Forward and Quick ReverseTime display Chapter Audio Angle Title Subtitles Repeat Using the On-Screen Info DisplayTime display Track Time Display Playing Discs DVDsSelecting a Title on DVDs or a Track on CDs Selecting a ChapterRepeating Titles, Chapters, or Tracks Using the Repeat FeatureAB Repeat Changing the Audio LanguageChanging the Camera Angle Play Mode Feature Audio CDsRandom ProgramPlaying Video CDs VCDs Playing Discs Audio CDsIntroScan Playback Control PBCPlaying MP3 Discs Playing Discs MP3sFor more help and recommendations about MP3 files, go to Viewing Jpeg files Playing Discs Jpeg filesSlide Show Saving Jpeg files to the hard disk driveMenu System Menu System How to navigate through on-screen menusOverview of the Digital Media Recorder’s Menu System Main MenuDisc Menu ChannelsMusic VideoPictures RecordingsSetup Memory Card Password Using Parental ControlsLock and Unlock To set Ratings Rating LimitsUnrated Titles Additional Information Additional Information TroubleshootingCan’t advance through a movie No sound or distorted soundPicture is distorted and/or fuzzy Play doesn’t beginRemote won’t work Lost the remote controlCan’t program the remote Can’t get to Digital Media Recorder’s main menuCleaning Discs Maintenance of CabinetHandling Cautions Formation of CondensationExplanation of Jacks from left to right Back of the Digital Media RecorderUnderneath the door Front Panel ControlsComponent Video Y, Pb, Pr Jacks and Cables Explanation of Input Jacks and CablesVideo Jacks and Cables Audio/Video Jacks and Cables RCA-typeWhat your warranty covers Limited WarrantyHow you get service For how long after your purchaseLimitation of Warranty What your warranty does not coverHow state law relates to warranty If you purchased your product outside the United StatesMemory Card Readers* Not Pictured Accessory InformationThis page intentionally left blank This page intentionally left blank Trademarks Registered Marcas Registradas Thomson multimedia Inc North Meridian Street Indianapolis,Tocom 1590938A Rev Thomson multimedia Inc