RCA DVD Recorder/VCR Combo Coaxial Audio/video Video, Coaxial TV + cable Audio/video Box Video

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Chapter 1: Connections and Setup

Choose Your Connection

There are several ways to connect your DVD/VCR. Please use the following chart to determine which connection is best for you.Turn to the appropriate page for specific instructions.

 

Components

 

Cables Needed

Connection

Go to

 

 

 

• Coaxial

TV

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• Audio/video

 

 

 

 

 

• S-Video

 

 

DVD/VCR

TV

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Coaxial

TV + cable

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• Audio/video

box

 

 

 

 

• S-Video

 

 

DVD/VCR

TV

Cable Box

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Coaxial

TV +

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• Audio/video

satellite

 

 

 

 

• S-Video

receiver

 

DVD/VCR

TV

Satellite Receiver

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Coaxial

TV + cable

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• Audio/video

box + audio

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cable Box

• S-Video

receiver

 

DVD/VCR

TV

• Digital Audio

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Audio Receiver

 

 

 

To achieve enhanced picture quality, use an S-Video cable to connect your DVD/VCR to your TV

if your TV has an S-Video jack available (cable supplied with model DRC8312 only).

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Contents Changing Entertainment. Again DVD Recorder/VCR Combo User’s Guide Product 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
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