RCA DVD Recorder/VCR Combo manual Table of Contents

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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

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Contents Changing Entertainment. Again DVD Recorder/VCR Combo User’s GuideProduct Registration VentilationTable of Contents Types of Discs Things to consider before you connectUnpack the Box 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 CablesBack of the DVD/VCR Explanation of Jacks from left to rightContinues on next page… DVD/VCR Front Input Jacks Front of the DVD/VCRVCR Buttons DVD ButtonsDVD/VCR + TV Connection DVD/VCR + TV Connect the DVD/VCR to the TVGo to 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 PlaybackAdvanced VCR Features Advanced PlaybackVCR Info Display except during simultaneous disc recording 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+RWCopying a digital video camcorder tape to a DVD disc To initialize the discBeginning Playing Discs How to Load and Play Discs Regional CodingTypes of discs you can play Using Different Menus Search OptionsPlayback options Using the On-screen Info Display VCR Info Display… go toDVD+R and DVD+RW 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 How to navigate through on-screen menus Overview of the DVD/VCR’s Menu SystemMain Menu For details about the Disc Title Menu, go to DiscTape DVD+RW discsLock and Unlock TimersSetup Parental ControlsSystem Options To set RatingsUnrated Titles Recording Options DV-CAM Additional Information DVD Problems General ProblemsNo sound or distorted sound Recording/Copying ProblemsVCR Problems Timer RecordingsMp3 files Handling Discs Maintenance of CabinetHandling Cautions Formation of CondensationLimited Warranty Accessory Information How to OrderNorth Meridian Street Indianapolis, Trademarks Registered Marcas Registradas Tocom 1644356AThomson Inc