RCA DVD Recorder/VCR Combo manual VCR Recording, Recording to tape while you watch a DVD disc

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Chapter 3: Recording, Playback & Features

VCR Recording

After you put a videocassette tape in the VCR deck, there are several ways to record programming.The quickest way to start recording is to press the RECORD button (on the front of the DVD/VCR next to the STANDBY/ON button) while you’re watching a show.

When you press the VCR REC button on the front of the DVD/VCR, the Express Record screen appears. If you press REC again, the VCR starts recording and accepts the default length, quality, and destination set on the screen. If you want to make changes, use the remote to change the settings before pressing REC.

Note: The DVD/VCR supports Macrovision and won’t record copy-protected material.

Express Recording

When you press the RECORD button on the remote or on the front of the DVD recorder, the Express Recording screen appears. Here you can choose the duration of the recording, the quality, and destination, or whether you want to record to tape or disc. For the duration, each time you press RECORD or the right arrow button, the recording time increases by 30 minutes, up to the maximum limit.The DVD recorder will record for the amount of time you specified and then stop automatically.At anytime during the recording, you can bring up the Express Recording screen by pressing RECORD again and then extending the recording time .To cancel the recording, highlight and select Cancel in the Express Recording screen.

Watching one channel while you record another channel (cable with no cable box or antenna only)

If you want to watch another channel while you’re recording, you need to make sure you’ve connected the DVD/VCR to the TV properly (both audio/video cables and an RF coaxial cable need to be connected):

1.Make sure the DVD/VCR and the TV are on.Tune the TV to the appropriate Video Input Channel (if you need help, go to page 19).

2.Put a tape with its safety tab intact into the VCR deck.

3.Using the DVD/VCR’s channel buttons, tune to the program you want to record. Press the RECORD button.

4. If the remote that came with your DVD/VCR operates your TV, just press the TV button and use the channel up and down buttons to go to a different channel.

If the remote doesn’t operate your TV, use the TV’s remote control to change channels.

If you don’t see a picture on the TV or the picture looks fuzzy (“noisy”), press the ANTENNA button on the remote control.

5.When you’re finished recording, remember to turn the TV back to its Video Input Channel and watch TV through the DVD/VCR.

Notes:

This feature might work differently if you receive programming via a cable box. If you receive programming via satellite receiver or digital cable, this feature isn’t available—you can’t record one satellite or digital cable program and watch another satellite or digital cable program.

The remote that came with your DVD/VCR is a programmable Universal remote that can be programmed to operate many brands and models of TVs. Go to page 22 if you want to program the remote.

Recording to tape while you watch a DVD disc

1.Make sure the DVD/VCR and the TV are on.Tune the TV to the appropriate Video Input Channel (if you need help, go to page 19).

2.Put a tape with its safety tab intact into the VCR deck.

3.Using the DVD/VCR’s channel buttons, tune to the program you want to record. Press the RECORD button.

4.Put the DVD disc into the disc tray, and close it.

5.Press PLAY to start playing the DVD disc.

Notes: While playing the disc, you can’t check the Info Display for the VCR recording. You need to stop the disc playback and select WATCH TV from the Main menu to see the VCR Info Display.

Timer Recordings

Go to page 32 for instructions to set up Timer Recordings (both Add Timer and Set Transfer).

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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 Video Coaxial Audio/video VideoCoaxial TV + Audio/video Satellite Video Receiver Coaxial TV + cable Audio/video Box + audioComponent Video Y, Pb, Pr Jacks and Cables Explanation of Input 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 VCR Buttons Front of the DVD/VCRDVD Buttons Front Input JacksDVD/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 JackComplete the Interactive Setup Install Batteries in the RemoteImportant Battery Information Turn on the TV and DVD/VCRChannel List Channel SearchTime Zone Daylight Savings TimeWatch TV What to ExpectOn the TV TV remote Button/Switch Button onChapter Explanation of Buttons Remote ControlProgramming the remote to operate your TV Find out if the remote can operate your TVDirect Entry Automatic Code SearchVery Important Know the mode Using the Remote’s FeaturesLow Battery Indicator Programming the Remote to Operate Other ComponentsDeleting ALL Volume Punchthrough Commands Volume Punchthrough FeatureRadio Shack AOCVCR AUX button Code ListAudio button AUX button TunerBox Audio 4014 button 4015 AUX button Technics4021Recording, Playback & Features DVD Recording Watching TVChannel Banner Express RecordingWatching a videocassette tape while you record to disc Setting up timer recordings to record programs automatically Timer RecordingsOther Sorting Options-Show All Discs Disc LibraryErasing the Disc Library Sort by TitleTo 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 FeatureVCR Basics Check the Safety TabBasic Playback Basic RecordingVCR 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 Time Display DVD,Video CD, and Audio CD Jpeg Info Display… go toChapter Icon DVD Subtitle Icon DVDRepeating Titles, Chapters, or Tracks Repeat Icon DVD,Video CD, and Audio CDAB Repeat Audio Icon DVD and Video CDCamera Angle Icon DVD Play Mode Icon Audio CDRandom ProgramPlaying mp3,WMA, or Jpeg files Playing DiscsYou Recorded DVD+R and DVD+RWIntroScan Icon Audio CD Playback Control PBC Icon Video CDJpeg Info Display Jpeg Index ScreenExample 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 Tape DiscDVD+RW discs For details about the Disc Title Menu, go toSetup TimersParental Controls Lock and UnlockUnrated 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 Cautions Maintenance of CabinetFormation of Condensation Handling DiscsLimited Warranty Accessory Information How to OrderThomson Inc North Meridian Street Indianapolis,Trademarks Registered Marcas Registradas Tocom 1644356A