RCA DRC8040N manual Additional Information

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Chapter 6: Additional Information

Troubleshooting

General Problems

Player won’t work (locks up)

Try unplugging the AC power cord and plugging it back in.

Reset the DVD recorder: on the front of the unit, press and hold the STANDBY/ON button while you press and hold the STOP button—wait at least 3 seconds before you release both of the buttons. You’ll need to set up your menu preferences because this Reset Procedure returns the DVD recorder’s menus to the factory default settings and also erases the contents of the Disc Library.

No power

Plug in the DVD recorder. Make sure both ends of the AC power cord are securely plugged into the recorder and into an AC outlet.

Make sure you’ve plugged it into a working outlet and/or a power strip that is turned on.

Don’t plug the unit into an outlet that is operated by a wall switch.

No picture

Turn on the TV.

Tune your TV to the Video Input Channel that corresponds to the jacks you used to connect the TV to the DVD recorder (go to page 18 for more help).

Check the PROG SCAN switch on the back of the unit to make sure it is in the OFF position. Try playing the disc again.

Make sure your DVD recorder is connected properly.

If you connected a satellite receiver or a cable box, make sure it is turned on.

Press the ANTENNA button on the remote control.

A screen saver appears on the TV

Your player is equipped with a screen saver that appears on the TV after your player has been idle for several minutes. To make it disappear, press STOP or CLEAR on the remote.

The menu is displayed in a foreign language

The Language menu (Display menu) is set to that language. Go to the Setup menu and choose Languages (in Spanish, shown as Idiomas; in French, as Langues), choose the Display option. Highlight the language you prefer, and press OK.

I forgot my password

Press the STOP button on the front of the unit while you press the STOP button on the remote control—keep pressing both buttons for approximately 3

seconds (until the icon disappears from the front panel display). Release both buttons (the player should be unlocked). If that doesn’t work, try resetting the DVD recorder (instructions are listed below).

Reset the DVD recorder: on the front of the unit, press and hold the STANDBY/ON button while you press and hold the STOP button—wait at least 3 seconds before you release both of the buttons. You’ll need to set up your menu preferences because this Reset Procedure returns the DVD recorder’s menus to the factory default settings and also erases the disc library.

The time (clock) is wrong

Go to the System Options menu and select AutoClock. Set it to off and then set the time manually via the Clock Setup menu, which is found in the Installation menu.

DVD Problems

Disc won’t eject

When you put a disc into the player, the player may take up to 15 seconds to read the disc. You won’t be able to eject the disc during this time. Wait 15 seconds and try again.

Maybe the Tray Lock feature has been activated. To unlock the disc tray, press and hold the STOP button on the front of the unit and then press and hold the OPEN/CLOSE button on the front of the unit at the same time—wait 3 seconds before releasing both buttons.

Disc tray won’t open

Maybe the Tray Lock feature has been activated. To unlock the disc tray, press and hold the STOP button on the front of the unit and then press and hold the OPEN/CLOSE button on the front of the unit at the same time—wait 3 seconds before releasing both buttons.

Disc won’t play

Many problems encountered when playing (or recording) a disc are related to the wide variation in disc quality due to the large number of brands and manufacturers. We highly recommend using discs from a reputable manufacturer. If you encounter problems with one brand, please try another brand.

Insert a disc with the label side facing up.

Check the type of disc you put into the player. This player only plays DVD video discs, Video CDs, audio CDs, and CDs with true mp3 files and/or JPEG files. mp3 files that have been converted to MPX files (or similar types of files) won’t be recognized by your DVD recorder.

Both the DVD recorder and the disc are coded by region. If the regional codes don’t match, the disc cannot be played. This player is Region No. 1. Region coding isn’t applicable to discs you use to record (DVD+R and DVD+RW).

Press STOP (the main menu appears). Check the PROG SCAN switch on the back of the unit to make sure it is in the OFF position. Try playing the disc again.

If you’re playing a Multisession CD, you might not have closed the session before ejecting it from your computer. Close the session and try the disc again.

If you’re trying to play a DVD+R or DVD+RW disc you recorded in this DVD recorder in another DVD player, the DVD player may not support DVD+R or DVD+RW discs. Also, if it is a DVD+R disc make sure you finalize it (page 43).

If you’re trying to play a DVD-R or DVD-RW disc, it must have been recorded using the video mode (VM) and DVD-R discs must have been finalized.

If it’s a DVD+R or DVD+RW disc, check the setting in the Parental Controls menu. Go to Unrated Titles, and see if the box is checked next to Apply to DVD+R and DVD+RW discs. If there is a check in the box and you set Unrated Titles to Password Required, simply highlight the checkbox and press OK. Try to play the

disc again.

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Contents DVD Recorder User’s Guide Ventilation Product RegistrationTable of Contents Things to consider before you connect Types of DiscsUnpack the Box Coaxial Audio/video Video Coaxial TV + cable Audio/video Box VideoCoaxial TV + Audio/video Satellite Video Receiver Go to pages 56Explanation of Input Jacks and Cables Component Video Y, Pb, Pr Jacks and CablesVideo Jacks and Cables Audio/Video Jacks and Cables RCA-typeExplanation of Jacks from left to right Back of the DVD RecorderContinues on next page… Input Front of the DVD Recorder Front Input JacksTo watch one program while you record another VideoConnect the DVD recorder to the TV Connection DVD recorder + TVGo to Cable Box Connect the cable box signal Connection DVD recorder + TV + Basic Cable BoxDVD Recorder To play a discConnection DVD recorder + TV + Satellite Receiver Connect the satellite receiver to the DVD recorderPlease Read This Before Using the Digital Audio Jack Connecting your DVD Recorder to an audio/video receiverAdvanced Audio Connection Information Install Batteries in the Remote Complete the Interactive SetupImportant Battery Information Turn on the TV and DVD RecorderChannel Search Channel ListTime Zone Daylight Savings TimeWhat to Expect Watch TVTime and Date Turn on the DVD Recorder to Watch TVHow to find your TV’s Video Input Channel Button/Switch on the TVButton on the TV remote Next StepsChapter Remote Control Explanation of ButtonsFind out if the remote can operate your TV Programming the remote to operate your TVDirect Entry Automatic Code SearchKnow the mode Using the remote to operate other componentsUnderstanding the Input button Code ListTVs for TV button Cable Box Code ListSatellite Recording, Playback & Features Express Recording Feature Watching TVDVD Recording Channel BannerTimer Recordings Setting up timer recordings to record programs automaticallyEditing the Genre of a Title Disc LibraryOther Sorting Options-Show All Discs Playback Disc InformationEditing DVD+RW discs Editing Titles with the Hide Chapter Feature Playing Discs Regional Coding How to Load and Play DiscsTypes of discs you can play Search Options Using Different MenusPlayback options Using the On-Screen Info Display DVD+R and DVD+RW Info Display… go toTime Display DVD, Video CD, and Audio CD Chapter Icon DVDSubtitle Icon DVD To itRepeat Icon DVD, Video CD, and Audio CD Repeating Titles, Chapters, or TracksAB Repeat Audio Icon DVD and Video CDPlay Mode Icon Audio CD Camera Angle Icon DVDRandom ProgramPlaying Discs You Recorded DVD+R and DVD+RW Playing mp3 or Jpeg filesIntroScan Icon Audio CD Playback Control PBC Icon Video CDExample of mp3 files Some file names are too long to be completely displayedMenu System Overview of the Menu System How to navigate through on-screen menusMain Menu Disc Details about the Disc Title Menu, go toDisc Options Timers SetupParental Controls Lock and UnlockTo set Ratings Unrated TitlesRecording Options Installation Additional Information Additional Information Recording/Copying Problems Mp3 files Maintenance of Cabinet Cleaning DiscsHandling Cautions Formation of CondensationLimited Warranty Accessory Information On-Line By PhoneVCR Video INPUT1 CABLE/ANTENNA INPUT2 This page intentionally left blank This page intentionally left blank This page intentionally left blank Page Thomson Inc