RCA DRC8005N manual Coaxial Audio/video Video, Coaxial TV + cable Audio/video Box Video

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Chapter 1: Connections and Setup

Choose Your Connection

There are several ways to connect your DVD Recorder. Please use the following chart to determine which connection is best for you.Turn to the appropriate page for specific instructions.

Components	Cables Needed	Connection	Go to
	• Coaxial	TV	p. 6
	• Audio/video
	• S-Video

DVD Recorder

TV

• Coaxial	TV + cable	p. 8
• Audio/video	box
• S-Video

DVD Recorder

TV

Cable Box

• Coaxial	TV + satellite p. 10
• Audio/video	receiver
• S-Video

DVD Recorder

TV

Satellite Receiver

To achieve enhanced picture quality, use the S-Video Cable (supplied) to connect your DVD Recorder to your TV if your TV has an S-Video jack available.

Connecting an optional audio receiver:

After you connect the DVD Recorder to your TV (choose an option above), go to page 10 for general information about connecting an audio/video receiver.

VCR Connection

go to pages 55 & 56

If you want to copy content from a DVD to a videotape or vice versa, go to pages 55 and 56 for general information. Note:You cannot transfer copy-protected content.

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Contents DVD Recorder User’s Guide Product Registration Important InformationTable 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 Back of the DVD Recorder Explanation of Input Jacks and CablesComponent Video Y, Pb, Pr Jacks and Cables Video Jacks and CablesExplanation of Jacks from left to right To play a disc To watch one program while you record anotherConnect the DVD Recorder to the TV Connection DVD Recorder + TV4a. Connect the audio cables Way Splitter provided RF Coaxial cableTo the channel you want to watch Tune the TV to its Input 1 channel or Vid 1 channelYellow White Connection DVD Recorder + TV + Basic Cable BoxThan the one pictured here Satellite ReceiverBack of your satellite Connect the satellite receiver to the DVD Recorder Connection DVD Recorder + TV + Satellite ReceiverDVD Recorder Connect the satellite receiver to the TVAdvanced Audio Connection Information Connecting your DVD Recorder to an audio/video receiverComplete the Interactive Setup Install Batteries in the RemoteTurn on the TV and DVD Recorder Select on-screen menu languageChannel List Channel SearchTime Zone Daylight Savings TimeWatch TV What to ExpectTurn on the DVD Recorder to Watch TV Time and Date Main Menu AppearsNext Steps How to find your TV’s Video Input ChannelRCA, GE, and Proscan TVs Other Brands of TVsChapter Explanation of Buttons Remote ControlSkip to the beginning of the preceding chapter or track Clear Removes on-screen menus and displaysProgramming the remote to operate your TV Find out if the remote can operate your TVDirect Entry Automatic Code SearchKnow the mode Using the remote to operate other componentsUnderstanding the Input button Turn on the satellite receiver or cable boxCode ListTVs for TV button Th Remote ControlSatellite Code ListCable Box Recording, Playback & Features Recording Recording, Playback, & FeaturesWatching TV Appears Timer RecordingsUsing the different disc menus for recorded titles Editing the Disc Library’s Contents Recording, Playback & FeaturesDisc Library Other Sorting Options-Show All DiscsPlayback Using the Info Display while playing DVD+R and DVD+RW discsEditing Titles with the Hide Chapter Feature Chapter Regional Coding Playing DiscsTypes of discs you can play To Load and Play DiscsSearch Options Using Different MenusPlayback options Quick Fast Forward and Quick Reverse DVD and Audio CD onlyTime display Track Play Mode Repeat IntroScan Using the On-Screen Info DisplayTime display Chapter Audio Title Subtitles RepeatChapter Icon DVD Time Display DVD,Video CD, and Audio CDSubtitle Icon DVD Hour Seconds MinutesRepeating 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 Playing Discs You Recorded DVD+R and DVD+RWIntroScan Icon Audio CD Creating an mp3 Disc on Your Computer Playing mp3 or Jpeg filesExample of folder list Example of mp3 files Example of Jpeg filesThis page intentionally left blank Menu System Previous menu Remote to access How to navigate through on-screen menusMenu System Overview of the DVD Recorder’s Menu SystemGo to Disc3 Letterbox 3 Standard 16 x TimersUsing Parental Controls SetupLock and Unlock Rating LimitsUnrated Titles To set RatingsRecording Options Memory Card Menu InstallationAdditional Information Additional Information Troubleshooting General ProblemsTry unplugging the AC power cord and plugging it back Insert a disc with the label side facing up Playback ProblemsWon’t record Recording/Copying ProblemsCleaning Discs Maintenance of CabinetHandling Cautions Formation of CondensationUnderneath the door Front of the DVD RecorderLimited Warranty Accessory Information How to OrderCoaxial cable DVD RecorderInput Output Page Thomson Inc Thomson Inc North Meridian Street Indianapolis,Trademarks Registered Marcas Registradas Tocom