RCA DVD Recorder/VCR Combo manual What to Expect, Watch TV

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Chapter 1: Connections and Setup

7) Time and Date

Year

 

2005

 

 

 

 

 

Date

 

04/29 Fri 29-April

 

 

 

Time

01:47 PM

 

 

 

Auto Clock

 

 

Done

 

 

 

 

Watch TV

Live - Ch 2

 

 

 

Disc

No Disc

 

 

 

Tape

 

Disc Library

1 Library Disc(s)

 

 

 

Timers

 

Setup

10:49 am Thu 17-Mar 2004

To watch channels, or video inputs, press OK

What to Expect

Turn on the DVD/VCR to Watch TV

Your DVD/VCR has an automatic clock, but it may take awhile for the DVD/VCR to find the correct channel for the clock.Therefore, you might want to set up the clock manually here.

Use the number buttons on the remote to enter Year, Date, and Time.To change the AM/PM setting when you’re entering the Time, press the right arrow button.

Notes:

If this screen doesn’t appear, you can set the time later from the main menu—with the remote in DVD/VCR mode, press MENU, select Setup, select Installation, select Clock Setup and follow the on-screen instructions.

The DVD/VCR is equipped with a clock that automatically keeps the time accurate. If you have any problem with the time being accurate, simply turn off the AutoClock option (page 58). Access the main menu, choose System Options, and then AutoClock. Follow the instructions to disable it, and set the time manually using the Clock Setup menu option that you access via the Setup/Installation menu.

Watch TV

When the set-up procedure is complete, the main menu appears with the Watch TV menu highlighted. To watch TV, just press the OK button on the remote.

In order to use the features of the DVD/VCR, you’ll have to get used to turning on your DVD/VCR to watch TV.

You also need to tune the TV to the Video Input Channel—instead of changing channels with the TV’s channel up and channel down buttons, you change channels via the DVD/VCR’s channel up and down buttons (or number buttons).The TV stays on the Video Input Channel that corresponds to the Input Jacks on the TV you used to connect the TV to the DVD/VCR. If you need help finding the TV’s Video Input Channel, go to page 19.

The Main Menu Appears

The main menu appears whenever you turn on the DVD/VCR.To watch TV, press the OK button when the Watch TV menu is highlighted.When you change channels, the channel banner appears to give you programming information that is available (for more information, go to page 30).

Changing Channels

You might notice a slight delay when you’re changing channels because the signal goes to the DVD/VCR and is then sent out to the TV.

Discs for Recording

Recording to DVD discs is new to many people.There are several different formats of DVD discs. For your DVD/VCR, only DVD+R 2.4x, 4x, 8x, or 16x and DVD+RW 2.4x and 4x type discs can be used for recording.A DVD+RW disc is “rewritable” which means you can use the disc over and over again (similar to how you use VCR tapes to record).Additionally, DVD+RW discs have many “digital features” for editing the disc’s content. DVD+R discs can only be used one time—you can’t record over existing programs and you must get used to “finalizing the disc” in order for other DVD players to be able to play DVD+R discs.Throughout this User’s Guide, you’ll notice that some features and menu options are only available for a specific type of disc.

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

VCR (Digital vs.Analog)

Your VCR is equipped with two modes: digital and analog.The DVD functions always go through the digital path.There is only one digital path.Therefore, if you are using any VCR functions at the same time you’re using DVD functions, the VCR switches to the analog path.

Note: The DVD/VCR will change to the analog VCR path automatically during simultaneous operations. When the VCR is in analog mode, the on-screen InfoDisplay isn’t available and the VCR menu system will look different than the menus represented in this User’s Guide.

Smart Play

Your DVD/VCR is an integrated product.The DVD/VCR intuitively knows whether a VCR tape or a DVD disc has been loaded, and acts accordingly when you press the PLAY button on the remote. If you have both a VCR tape and a DVD disc in the DVD/VCR, the main menu appears and you must select the appropriate media (tape or disc) by highlighting the appropriate menu (Tape or Disc) so the DVD/VCR knows what to do.

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Contents DVD Recorder/VCR Combo User’s Guide Changing Entertainment. AgainVentilation Product RegistrationTable of Contents Unpack the Box Types of DiscsThings to consider before you connect Coaxial Audio/video Video Coaxial TV + cable Audio/video Box VideoCoaxial TV + Audio/video Satellite Video Receiver Coaxial TV + cable Audio/video Box + audioExplanation of Input Jacks and Cables Component Video Y, Pb, Pr Jacks and CablesVideo Jacks and Cables Audio/Video Jacks and Cables RCA-typeContinues on next page… Back of the DVD/VCRExplanation of Jacks from left to right DVD/VCR Front of the DVD/VCR VCR ButtonsDVD Buttons Front Input JacksDVD/VCR + TV Go to Connection DVD/VCR + TVConnect the DVD/VCR to the TV DVD/VCR + TV+ Basic Cable Box Cable BoxConnect the cable box signal Connection DVD/VCR + TV + Basic Cable BoxDVD/VCR + TV+ Satellite Receiver Connection DVD/VCR + TV + Satellite Receiver Connect the satellite receiver to the DVD/VCRDVD/VCR + TV + Basic Cable Box + Audio Receiver Please Read This Before Using the Digital Audio Jack Connect the DVD/VCR to the Audio/Video ReceiverInstall Batteries in the Remote Complete the Interactive SetupImportant Battery Information Turn on the TV and DVD/VCRChannel Search Channel ListTime Zone Daylight Savings TimeWhat to Expect Watch TVButton/Switch Button on On the TV TV remoteChapter Remote Control Explanation of ButtonsFind out if the remote can operate your TV Programming the remote to operate your TVDirect Entry Automatic Code SearchUsing the Remote’s Features Very Important Know the modeLow Battery Indicator Programming the Remote to Operate Other ComponentsVolume Punchthrough Feature Deleting ALL Volume Punchthrough CommandsAOC Radio ShackVCR Code List AUX buttonAudio button AUX button TunerAudio 4014 button 4015 AUX button Technics4021 BoxRecording, Playback & Features Watching TV DVD RecordingChannel Banner Express RecordingWatching a videocassette tape while you record to disc Timer Recordings Setting up timer recordings to record programs automaticallyDisc Library Other Sorting Options-Show All DiscsErasing the Disc Library Sort by TitleDVD Playback To watch the program that you’ve highlighted, press PlayDisc Information Editing Titles with the Hide Chapter Feature Editing DVD+R and DVD+RW discsCheck the Safety Tab VCR BasicsBasic Playback Basic RecordingVCR Info Display except during simultaneous disc recording Advanced VCR FeaturesAdvanced Playback VCR Recording Recording to tape while you watch a DVD discCopying a videocassette tape to a DVD disc DVD+R or DVD+RW Copying a DVD disc DVD+R or DVD+RW to a videocassette tapeBeginning 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 Jpeg Info Display… go to Time Display DVD,Video CD, and Audio CDChapter Icon DVD Subtitle Icon DVDRepeat 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 DiscsYou Recorded DVD+R and DVD+RW Playing mp3,WMA, or Jpeg filesIntroScan Icon Audio CD Playback Control PBC Icon Video CDJpeg Index Screen Jpeg Info DisplayExample of mp3 files Some file names are too long to be completely displayedRotate Menu System Main Menu How to navigate through on-screen menusOverview of the DVD/VCR’s Menu System Disc TapeDVD+RW discs For details about the Disc Title Menu, go toTimers SetupParental Controls Lock and UnlockUnrated Titles System OptionsTo set Ratings Recording Options DV-CAM Additional Information General Problems DVD ProblemsRecording/Copying Problems No sound or distorted soundMp3 files VCR ProblemsTimer Recordings Maintenance of Cabinet Handling CautionsFormation of Condensation Handling DiscsLimited Warranty How to Order Accessory InformationThomson Inc North Meridian Street Indianapolis,Trademarks Registered Marcas Registradas Tocom 1644356A