RCA DVD Recorder/VCR Combo manual Connection DVD/VCR + TV, Connect the DVD/VCR to the TV, Go to

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RF Coaxial cable

Red

Yellow

White

Audio video cables are usually color- coded red, white, and yellow.

If your TV has an S-Video jack, connect the S-Video cable (supplied). S-Video provides better video quality than composite video (the yellow jack).

Chapter 1: Connections and Setup

Connection: DVD/VCR + TV

1.Connect the signal (cable or antenna):

Note: Depending upon how you currently have your TV connected, you’ll have to disconnect the cable from your TV’s Antenna Input jack (sometimes labeled CABLE/ANTENNA) or your VCR’s Input jack before you connect the cable as explained below.

Cable service: If you have cable service via a cable that comes out of the wall, connect the end of that cable to the CABLE/ANTENNA INPUT jack on the DVD/VCR.

Note: If you have a cable box, go to page 10 for connection instructions.

Off-air antenna: If you use an off-air antenna to get TV programming, connect the antenna’s RF coaxial cable to the CABLE/ANTENNA INPUT jack on the DVD/VCR.

2. Connect the DVD/VCR to the TV

You need to connect cables from the DVD/VCR’s OUTPUT jacks to the TV’s INPUT jacks in order to see the content from the DVD/VCR.

Use the RF Coaxial cable that was packed with your DVD/VCR, and connect one end to the CABLE/ANTENNA OUTPUT jack on the DVD/VCR. Connect the other end to the Cable/Antenna Input jack on the back of your TV (sometimes labeled CABLE/ANTENNA). It is important to make this connection so you can watch cable or antenna programs when the DVD/VCR is off.

3.If you want to be able to record one TV program while you watch a different program, you need to connect the audio/video cables in addition to connecting the RF Coaxial cable described in

Step 2.

3a. Connect the audio cables.

A set of audio/video cables was packed with your DVD/VCR. Connect the audio cables to

the OUTPUT AUDIO L (left – white) and R (right – red) jacks on the back of your DVD/VCR, and to the corresponding Audio Input jacks on your TV (sometimes labeled AUDIO IN L and R).

3b. Connect the video cable.The cables you use for the video determine the quality of the picture you’ll see on your TV when you’re playing DVDs. For more information about cables and signal quality, go to page 4. Connect the video cable (yellow) to the OUTPUT VIDEO jack on the back of your DVD/VCR, and to the Video Input jack on your TV (sometimes labeled VIDEO IN).

3c. If your TV has an S-Video jack, use the S-Video cable (supplied with model DRC8312 only). Connect one end of the S-Video cable to the S-VIDEO IN jack on the back of the TV and the other end to the S-VIDEO OUT jack on the back of the DVD/VCR.

3d. COMPONENT OUT Y, Pb, Pr (not shown) If your TV has Component Input Jacks (Y, Pb, Pr), you can achieve even greater picture quality (DVD playback only) by connecting the DVD/VCR to the TV using these jacks (COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT,Y, Pb, Pr on the DVD/VCR). For more explanation, go to page 4. Component Video cables not supplied with the DVD/VCR.

Notes:

If your TV is capable of progressive scan, connect the DVD/VCR to the TV using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT jacks, and slide the PROG SCAN switch to the ON position to see DVD titles (movies) in progressive scan format. If you need more explanation, go to page 6.

If you use the COMPONENT VIDEO connection (Y, Pb, Pr), you must connect another video cable (yellow or S-Video) for VCR playback. The Component Out jacks are only for DVD playback.

4.Attach the AC power cord to the unit.

5.Insert the other end of the AC power cord into an AC outlet (or power strip).

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Contents Changing Entertainment. Again DVD Recorder/VCR Combo User’s GuideProduct Registration VentilationTable of Contents Unpack the Box Types of DiscsThings to consider before you connect Coaxial TV + cable Audio/video Box + audio Coaxial Audio/video VideoCoaxial TV + cable Audio/video Box Video Coaxial TV + Audio/video Satellite Video ReceiverAudio/Video Jacks and Cables RCA-type Explanation of Input Jacks and CablesComponent Video Y, Pb, Pr Jacks and Cables Video Jacks and CablesContinues on next page… Back of the DVD/VCRExplanation of Jacks from left to right DVD/VCR Front Input Jacks Front of the DVD/VCRVCR Buttons DVD ButtonsDVD/VCR + TV Go to Connection DVD/VCR + TVConnect the DVD/VCR to the TV Cable Box DVD/VCR + TV+ Basic Cable BoxConnection DVD/VCR + TV + Basic Cable Box Connect the cable box signalDVD/VCR + TV+ Satellite Receiver Connect the satellite receiver to the DVD/VCR Connection DVD/VCR + TV + Satellite ReceiverDVD/VCR + TV + Basic Cable Box + Audio Receiver Connect the DVD/VCR to the Audio/Video Receiver Please Read This Before Using the Digital Audio JackTurn on the TV and DVD/VCR Install Batteries in the RemoteComplete the Interactive Setup Important Battery InformationDaylight Savings Time Channel SearchChannel List Time ZoneWatch TV What to ExpectOn the TV TV remote Button/Switch Button onChapter Explanation of Buttons Remote ControlAutomatic Code Search Find out if the remote can operate your TVProgramming the remote to operate your TV Direct EntryProgramming the Remote to Operate Other Components Using the Remote’s FeaturesVery Important Know the mode Low Battery IndicatorDeleting ALL Volume Punchthrough Commands Volume Punchthrough FeatureRadio Shack AOCVCR Tuner Code ListAUX button Audio button AUX buttonBox Audio 4014 button 4015 AUX button Technics4021Recording, Playback & Features Express Recording Watching TVDVD Recording Channel BannerWatching a videocassette tape while you record to disc Setting up timer recordings to record programs automatically Timer RecordingsSort by Title Disc LibraryOther Sorting Options-Show All Discs Erasing the Disc LibraryTo watch the program that you’ve highlighted, press Play DVD PlaybackDisc Information Editing DVD+R and DVD+RW discs Editing Titles with the Hide Chapter FeatureBasic Recording Check the Safety TabVCR Basics Basic PlaybackVCR Info Display except during simultaneous disc recording Advanced VCR FeaturesAdvanced Playback Recording to tape while you watch a DVD disc VCR RecordingCopying a DVD disc DVD+R or DVD+RW to a videocassette tape Copying a videocassette tape to a DVD disc DVD+R or DVD+RWBeginning Copying a digital video camcorder tape to a DVD discTo initialize the disc Playing Discs Types of discs you can play How to Load and Play DiscsRegional Coding Playback options Using Different MenusSearch Options DVD+R and DVD+RW Info Display… go to Using the On-screen Info DisplayVCR Info Display… go to Subtitle Icon DVD Jpeg Info Display… go toTime Display DVD,Video CD, and Audio CD Chapter Icon DVDAudio Icon DVD and Video CD Repeat Icon DVD,Video CD, and Audio CDRepeating Titles, Chapters, or Tracks AB RepeatProgram Play Mode Icon Audio CDCamera Angle Icon DVD RandomPlayback Control PBC Icon Video CD Playing DiscsYou Recorded DVD+R and DVD+RWPlaying mp3,WMA, or Jpeg files IntroScan Icon Audio CDSome file names are too long to be completely displayed Jpeg Index ScreenJpeg Info Display Example of mp3 filesRotate Menu System Main Menu How to navigate through on-screen menusOverview of the DVD/VCR’s Menu System For details about the Disc Title Menu, go to DiscTape DVD+RW discsLock and Unlock TimersSetup Parental ControlsUnrated Titles System OptionsTo set Ratings Recording Options DV-CAM Additional Information DVD Problems General ProblemsNo sound or distorted sound Recording/Copying ProblemsMp3 files VCR ProblemsTimer Recordings Handling Discs Maintenance of CabinetHandling Cautions Formation of CondensationLimited Warranty Accessory Information How to OrderThomson Inc North Meridian Street Indianapolis,Trademarks Registered Marcas Registradas Tocom 1644356A