RCA DVD/VCR manual Using the Remote Control, Button description for TV function buttons

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Using the Remote Control

LOCK Locks the buttons on the front of the unit.

MENU Displays the on-screen menu system. (To see the VCR Main menu, press VCR and then MENU. To see the DVD Main menu, press DVD and then MENU).

OK Selects the setting or menu that is highlighted.

ON•OFF Turns DVD/VCR on or off.

OPEN•CLOSE In DVD mode, opens and closes disc tray. In VCR mode, ejects a tape.

PAUSE Pauses playback or recording modes (in VCR mode). Press PAUSE again to return to active playback or recording. When playing DVD discs, press two times to search frame by frame.

PLAY Plays a tape or DVD disc.

PLAY MODE In DVD mode, accesses Play Mode icon in the Info Display.

RECORD In VCR mode, starts record mode on tapes with the safety tab intact. Press repeatedly to set a recording duration for the Express Recording feature.

REVERSE Rewinds the tape when the VCR is in stop mode. In DVD and VCR mode, searches backward through a tape or disc during playback mode. In DVD mode, starts slow motion playback during play- pause mode with each press of the button decreasing the slow-motion speed.

SEARCH In VCR mode, accesses Index search feature.

SPEED In VCR mode, selects tape speed.

STOP Stops the current DVD/VCR function (record, playback, rewind, etc). Also opens/closes the disc tray when you press and hold. In order to see the DVD player menu, press the STOP button.

SUBTITLE In DVD mode, accesses the Subtitle part of the on-screen Info Display, and turns Subtitles on and off (if subtitles are available on the disc you are playing).

TIMER In VCR mode, accesses the timer recording menu.

TITLE/GUIDE In DVD mode, accesses the DVD disc guide (if available).

TV•VCR Functions as a TV/VCR button in VCR mode

VCR Turns on the DVD/VCR and puts the remote control in VCR mode. Likewise, you can change to DVD mode by pressing the DVD button.

ZOOM In DVD mode, enlarges the image on the screen so you can zoom in on details. To pan horizontally and vertically while youÕre zooming, press the arrow buttons on the remote.

Button description for TV function buttons

This remote operates most TVs that carry the RCA, GE, or Proscan brand. The following list (in alphabetical order) provides basic information about how these buttons will operate when in TV mode.

(0-9) Number buttons Enter channel numbers.

CH +/- Changes channels.

GO BACK/RETURN Goes back to the last channel the TV was tuned to.

GUIDE Accesses the GUIDE Plus+ programming guide if the TV has that feature.

INPUT Tunes to the TVÕs Video Input Channel(s). For more information about Video Input Channels, go to page 62.

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Contents DVD/VCR Risk of Electric Shock do Not Open Important InformationClass Laser Product This page intentionally left blank Table of Contents Table of Contents To add or delete channels from the VCR channel list DVD Menu SystemAdditional Information Chapter Things to Consider Before You ConnectCompatible Discs Connections and SetupCables Needed to Connect Components to Your DVD/VCR DVD/VCR Connect the AC power cord into an AC outletDVD/VCR + TV + Audio Receiver Please Read This Before Using the Digital Audio OUT JackImportant Battery Information Install Batteries in the RemoteTurn on the TV and DVD/VCR Language Select Using the Remote Control to Choose On-screen Menu ItemsComplete the VCR setup When finished, press Menu to exitTime and Date Auto Channel SearchMonth July Menu Systems Next StepsWhat to Expect DVD and VCR ModesDVD and VCR function buttons listed alphabetically Button Descriptions for DVD and VCR ModesButton description for TV function buttons Using the Remote ControlUsing the remote to Navigate through On-Screen Menus Using the Input ButtonRegional Coding Using Different MenusFreeze Frame and Frame Advance Playing DiscsSearch Options To Load and Play a DVD Disc Picture ScanZoom Slow Motion in Freeze Frame ModePlayback Options Chapter AdvanceVideo CD VCD Disc Info Display Using the On-Screen Info DisplayDVD Disc Info Display Audio CD Info DisplayChapter Icon DVD Info Display How to Navigate the Info DisplayTime Display all Info Displays Title/Track Icon all Info DisplaysSubtitles Icon DVD Info Display By default, subtitles are off. To turn subtitles onAudio Language Icon DVD Info Display Repeat Play Mode Icon DVD, CD Info DisplaysRepeating Discs, Titles, Chapters, or Tracks IntroScan Audio CD Info Display AB RepeatRandom Audio CD and mp3 Program Play DVD and Audio CD Info DisplaysBookmark Icon DVD Info Display Using a BookmarkCreating a Bookmark Changing the Camera Angle DVD Info Display Clearing a BookmarkPBC Playback Control Video CD Info Display Displaying Jpeg files or playing mp3 or WMA files Playing mp3 and WMA music files and displaying Jpeg filesPlaying Jpeg and mp3 music files at the same time Basic Recording VCR BasicsRecording Features VCR FeaturesInstant Timer Recording ITR Press the Menu button to display the VCR Main Menu Timer Recording¥ To erase a program, press Clear To review programs that you have already set upTime Counter Press the down arrow button until Program isInfo Display To Activate Index Search Index SearchProgram menu options are explained in detail on Explanation of the VCR Menu SystemClock Menu Program MenuAuto Channel Search procedure is explained in detail on Tuning MenuSetup Menu Audio ModeVCR Output Channel Child LockBroadcast Type Audio OutputStart Play Mode MenuDVD Player Menu System Play MenuLocking your DVD/VCR DVD Menu SystemParental Control Menu AutoPlayUnlocking your DVD/VCR Changing Your PasswordResetting Your Password You can change your password, but the player must be lockedTo Set Ratings for Rated Titles Explanation of Rating LimitsTo Set Ratings for Unrated Titles TV Image Display MenuProgressive Scan Sound MenuSound Logic Digital Output Languages MenuChild Lock General Problems Additional Information General DVD ProblemsMenu is displayed in a foreign language Picture is distortedPicture is distorted during forward and reverse scan Screen saver appears on the TVGeneral VCR Problems On-screen menus appear in a foreign language Recording ProblemsPlayback Problems DVD/VCR makes noise when it is stoppedAuto Channel Search doesn’t work Tape with safety tab removed doesn’t start playingStreaks in picture during normal playback Tape won’t playStereo Audio is too noisy Forgot my passwordCannot copy discs to video tape Disc won’t ejectFormation of Condensation Cleaning DiscsMaintenance of Cabinet Handling CautionsDescription of Jacks from left to right Back of the DVD/VCRDescription of Jacks Front of the DVD/VCR from left to rightDisplay Messages Front Panel DisplaySTiLL Ñ Tape is paused Stop Ñ Tape is stopped Audio/Video Jacks and Cables RCA-type Explanation of Input Jacks and CablesComponent Video Y, Pb, Pr Jacks and Cables Video Jacks and CablesTrade Name Industry Canada Compliance NoticeModel DRC6100N Equipment Classification ¥ Defect in materials or workmanship Limited WarrantyWhat your warranty covers What we will doProduct Registration Limitation of Warranty What your warranty does not coverHow state law relates to warranty Video Input Channel Variations How to find your TV’s Video Input ChannelDescription Price AccessoriesNorth Meridian Street Indianapolis, Thomson IncThomson Inc Trademarks Registered Marcas Registradas

DVD/VCR specifications

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