RCA DRC8005N manual Additional Information, Troubleshooting General Problems

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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.

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.

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 16 for more help).

If you’re playing a DVD, 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.

Make sure your DVD Recorder is connected properly.

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

Light is blinking

There is a problem with a Timer Recording — you’ve either set up two programs to record at the same time; two programs that overlap; there’s not enough room on the disc to record; or the disc is locked.Turn on the TV and DVD Recorder, and go to the Timers menu to find out what’s wrong.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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