Table of Contents | RCA DVD Recorder/VCR Combo specs

Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Connections and Setup
Types of Discs	.2
Things to consider before you connect	.2
Unpack the Box	.2
Choose your connection	.3
Explanation of Jacks and Cables	.4
Back of the DVD/VCR	.5
Front of the DVD/VCR	.7
Connection: DVD/VCR +TV	.8
Connection: DVD/VCR +TV + Cable Box	10
Connection: DVD/VCR +TV + Satellite Receiver	12
Advanced Audio Connection Information	14
Install batteries in the remote control	16
Turn on theTV and the DVD/VCR	16
Complete Interactive Setup	16
What to Expect	18
How to ﬁnd yourTV’sVideo Input Channel	19
Next Steps	19

Chapter 2:The Remote Control

Explanation of buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Find out if the remote can operate yourTV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Programming the remote to operate yourTV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Programming the remote to operate other components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Using the remote’s features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Remote code list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Chapter 3: Using the Recorder’s Features
WatchingTV	30
The Channel Banner	30
DVD Recording	30
Express recording	30
Watching one channel while you record another channel	31
Watching a videocassette tape while you record to disc	31
Timer Recordings	32
Disc Library	33
Finding a title (movie, program, etc.) by using the Sort Feature	33
Erasing the disc library	33
DVD Playback	34
Disc Information	35
Editing DVD+R and DVD+RW discs	36
Editing tiles using the Hide Chapter Feature	36
VCR Basics	37
Basic Playback	37
Basic Recording	37
AdvancedVCR Features	38
Advanced Playback	38
VCR Info Display	38
VCR Recording	39
Express Recording	39
Watching one channel while you record another channel	39
Recording to tape while you watch a DVD disc	39
Timer recordings	39
Copying a videocassette tape to a DVD disc (DVD+R or DVD+RW)	40
Copying a DVD disc (DVD+R or DVD+RW) to tape	40
Copying a digital video camcorder tape to a DVD disc	41

Chapter 4: Playing Discs

Regional Coding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Types of discs you can play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 How to Load and Play Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Using Different Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Search Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Playback Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Using the On-screen Info Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Time Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Selecting aTitle on DVDs or aTrack on Audio CDs orVCDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Chapter Icon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Subtitle Icon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Repeat Icon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Audio Icon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Camera Angle Icon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 Play Mode Icon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 IntroScan (Audio CD only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 PlayBack Control (PBC),Video CD only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Playing mp3 and/or JPEG ﬁles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Chapter 5:The Menu System
Overview of the Menu System	53
The Main Menu	53
WatchTV	54
Disc	54
Play Disc	54
DiscTitle Menu	54
Playlist	54
Copy Disc	54
Disc Actions	54
Rename Disc	54
Erase Disc	54
Lock Disc	54
Finalize Disc	54
Make Compatible	54
Tape	54
PlayTape	54
Play from Start	54
CopyTape	54
Review A-B Edits	54
Delete A-B Edits	54
Disc Library	55
Timers	55
Setup	55
Parental Controls	55
Lock/Unlock	55
Rating Limits	55
UnratedTitles	56
System Options	56
Digital Audio Out	56
QXpander	56
Audio Broadcast	56
Recording Options	57
Destination	57
Default Rec Quality	57
Tape Speed	57
Chapter Markers	57
Smart Record	52
Disc Options	57
Tape Options	57
Languages	57
Display	57
Audio	57
Subtitles	57
Disc Menu	58
Installation	58
Interactive Setup	58
Channel Search	58
Clock Setup	58
Channel List	58
DV-CAM	58

Chapter 6: Additional Information

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Handling Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Maintenance of Cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65