RCA DRC8005N manual Recording, Playback, & Features, Watching TV

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Chapter 3: Recording, Playback, & Features

Watching TV

Turn on the DVD Recorder to Watch TV

1.Turn on the TV, and tune the TV to the correct Video Input Channel (this channel corresponds to the input jacks on your TV that you used to connect the DVD Recorder to the TV).

2.Turn on the DVD Recorder (the DVD Recorder’s main menu appears).

3.Since the Watch TV menu is already highlighted, just press the OK button on the remote (the DVD Recorder tunes to the last station you watched and a channel banner appears).To see the channel banner after it disappears from the screen, press INFO on the remote control.

02:15 pm Ch 9

Favorite Show

 

3:00

Audio: Stereo. (>)

 

TV-PG

 

Channel Banner

 

The Channel Banner

While watching TV, press INFO on the remote control to see the channel banner.The information that appears in the channel banner depends upon the information sent from the broadcaster. For example, the rating and the time the program ends are not always sent by the broadcaster.

00:01:08

Ch 9

 

0h 30min

REC

 

*1

00h:54min available

Audio: Stereo. (>)

 

 

 

 

TV-PG

 

 

 

 

Recording Banner

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Space available on disc

 

 

 

 

 

 

Note: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.

Recording

After you load a DVD+R or DVD+RW disc into the DVD Recorder’s disc tray, there are several ways to record programming.The quickest way is to press the RECORD button while you’re watching a show (the recording banner appears).You don’t even need to remember to press the stop button when you’re finished recording if you use the Express Recording feature in the recording banner.

Notes:

The DVD Recorder won’t record copy-protected material.

Remember, if you’re using a DVD+R disc you must finalize it (page 41).

Express Recording Feature

Each time you press the RECORD button on the remote the recording time increases by 30 minutes, up to the maximum limit (the status is listed on the far right side of the recording banner).The DVD Recorder will record for the amount of time you specified and then stop automatically. If you press INFO, the amount of recording time left appears. At anytime during the recording, you can extend the recording time by pressing the RECORD button.

Watching one channel while you record another channel

If you want to watch another channel while you’re recording, you need to make sure you’ve connected the 2 Way Splitter (go to page 6 or 8 for details), and do the following:

1. Make sure the DVD Recorder and the TV are on.Tune the TV to the appropriate Video Input Channel (if you need help, go to page 16).

2.Using the DVD Recorder’s channel buttons, tune to the program you want to record. Press the RECORD button.

3. If the remote that came with your DVD Recorder operates your TV, just press the TV button and use the channel up and down buttons to go to a different channel.

If the remote doesn’t operate your TV, use the TV’s remote control to change channels.

4.When you’re finished recording, remember to turn the TV back to its Video Input Channel and watch TV through the DVD Recorder.

Notes:

This feature might work differently if you receive programming via a cable box. If you receive programming via satellite receiver, this feature isn’t available—you can’t record one satellite program and watch another satellite program.

The remote that came with your DVD Recorder is a programmable Universal remote that can be programmed to operate many brands and models of TVs. Go to page 19 if you want to program the remote.

When you stop recording, a delay may occur while the DVD Recorder generates information about the recording for the Disc Library.

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Contents DVD Recorder User’s Guide Important Information Product RegistrationTable of Contents Unpack the Box Connections and SetupThings to consider before you connect Coaxial TV + satellite p Audio/video Receiver Video Coaxial Audio/video VideoCoaxial TV + cable Audio/video Box Video Component Video Y, Pb, Pr Jacks and Cables Explanation of Input Jacks and CablesBack of the DVD Recorder Video Jacks and CablesExplanation of Jacks from left to right To watch one program while you record another To play a disc4a. Connect the audio cables Connection DVD Recorder + TVConnect the DVD Recorder to the TV Way Splitter provided RF Coaxial cableTune the TV to its Input 1 channel or Vid 1 channel To the channel you want to watchConnection DVD Recorder + TV + Basic Cable Box Yellow WhiteThan the one pictured here Satellite ReceiverBack of your satellite DVD Recorder Connection DVD Recorder + TV + Satellite ReceiverConnect the satellite receiver to the DVD Recorder Connect the satellite receiver to the TVConnecting your DVD Recorder to an audio/video receiver Advanced Audio Connection InformationTurn on the TV and DVD Recorder Install Batteries in the RemoteComplete the Interactive Setup Select on-screen menu languageTime Zone Channel SearchChannel List Daylight Savings TimeTurn on the DVD Recorder to Watch TV Time and Date What to ExpectWatch TV Main Menu AppearsRCA, GE, and Proscan TVs How to find your TV’s Video Input ChannelNext Steps Other Brands of TVsChapter Skip to the beginning of the preceding chapter or track Remote ControlExplanation of Buttons Clear Removes on-screen menus and displaysDirect Entry Find out if the remote can operate your TVProgramming the remote to operate your TV Automatic Code SearchUnderstanding the Input button Using the remote to operate other componentsKnow the mode Turn on the satellite receiver or cable boxTh Remote Control Code ListTVs for TV buttonSatellite Code ListCable Box Recording, Playback & Features Recording Recording, Playback, & FeaturesWatching TV Appears Timer RecordingsUsing the different disc menus for recorded titles Disc Library Recording, Playback & FeaturesEditing the Disc Library’s Contents Other Sorting Options-Show All DiscsUsing the Info Display while playing DVD+R and DVD+RW discs PlaybackEditing Titles with the Hide Chapter Feature Chapter Types of discs you can play Playing DiscsRegional Coding To Load and Play DiscsPlayback options Using Different MenusSearch Options Quick Fast Forward and Quick Reverse DVD and Audio CD onlyTime display Chapter Audio Using the On-Screen Info DisplayTime display Track Play Mode Repeat IntroScan Title Subtitles RepeatSubtitle Icon DVD Time Display DVD,Video CD, and Audio CDChapter Icon DVD Hour Seconds MinutesAB Repeat Repeat Icon DVD,Video CD, and Audio CDRepeating Titles, Chapters, or Tracks Audio Icon DVD and Video CDRandom Play Mode Icon Audio CDCamera Angle Icon DVD ProgramPlayback Control PBC Icon Video CD Playing Discs You Recorded DVD+R and DVD+RWIntroScan Icon Audio CD Example of folder list Playing mp3 or Jpeg filesCreating an mp3 Disc on Your Computer Example of mp3 files Example of Jpeg filesThis page intentionally left blank Menu System Menu System How to navigate through on-screen menusPrevious menu Remote to access Overview of the DVD Recorder’s Menu SystemDisc Go toTimers 3 Letterbox 3 Standard 16 xLock and Unlock SetupUsing Parental Controls Rating LimitsTo set Ratings Unrated TitlesRecording Options Installation Memory Card MenuAdditional Information Additional Information Troubleshooting General ProblemsTry unplugging the AC power cord and plugging it back Playback Problems Insert a disc with the label side facing upRecording/Copying Problems Won’t recordHandling Cautions Maintenance of CabinetCleaning Discs Formation of CondensationFront of the DVD Recorder Underneath the doorLimited Warranty How to Order Accessory InformationDVD Recorder Coaxial cableInput Output Page Thomson Inc Thomson Inc North Meridian Street Indianapolis,Trademarks Registered Marcas Registradas Tocom