RCA DRC8300N manual Regional Coding, Types of discs you can play, To Load and Play Discs

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Tip

When you stop playing a disc, the player remembers where you stopped. When you start playing the disc again, the DVD/VCR picks up where you left off unless the disc is removed or the player is unplugged, or you press the STOP button twice.

Regional Coding

Both the DVD/VCR and the discs are coded by region. These regional codes must match in order for a pre-recorded DVD to play. This player’s code is region 1. However, discs you use for recording (DVD+R and DVD+RW) aren’t assigned region numbers.

Types of discs you can play

DVD+R and DVD+RW discs – used to record programming. Instructions about playing and recording these discs are in Chapter 3.

DVD Video discs – contain picture and sound [DVD-R, DVD-RW (video mode only), DVD+R, DVD+RW, and DVD ROM are compatible with this player]. DVD-R discs must be finalized.

CDs (CD-R, CD-RW) – Audio CDs contain musical or sound content only. mp3 discs are CDs that contain mp3 files. This player is also capable of playing CDs that contain JPEG files, and Multisession CDs.

Video CD discs – Like DVD video discs, VCDs contain picture and sound content. The difference is the amount of information that can be stored on the disc.VCDs typically have lower picture and sound quality than DVD discs.

Super Video CDs (S-VCDs) hold up to 70 minutes of digital sound and video, with MPEG-2 standard video and MPEG-1 standard audio (but you must use DVD+R or DVD+RW discs to record on your DVD/VCR, NOT S-VCDs). Additionally, S-VCD disc compatibility is dependent on which MPEG coding software, disc design software, and/or disc writer software are used; and the discs themselves.

You can’t play the following types of discs:, Laserdiscs, CD-I, CD-ROM (computer only discs), discs recorded using other broadcast standards (i.e. PAL or SECAM), or DVD-RAM discs.

Note: Some discs may not be compatible due to laser pickup and disc design.

To Load and Play Discs

Turn on the TV and your DVD/VCR (press ON•OFF on the remote or press the STANDBY/ON button on the DVD/VCR).

1.Make sure the TV is tuned to its Video Input channel (if you need more information, go to page 18).

2.Press the OPEN/CLOSE button (the disc tray opens).

3.Place a disc gently into the tray with the disc’s label facing up (double-sided discs have content on both sides, so you can place either side up).

4.Press the OPEN/CLOSE or PLAY button. The disc tray closes. The DVD/VCR reads the disc’s table of contents, and then one of three things happens depending on how the disc was programmed:

The disc starts playing.

The disc menu appears on the screen. One of the options will start disc play. Highlight that option and press OK.

The DVD/VCR’s main menu appears on the screen. Highlight the Disc menu and press PLAY.

Note: If you don’t see a picture, press STOP (the main menu appears), and check the position of the PROG SCAN switch on the back of the unit. Make sure the PROG SCAN switch is in the OFF position. Try playing the disc again.

The only time the PROG SCAN switch should be in the ON position is if you connected this unit to a progressive scan TV via Y, Pb, Pr COMPONENT jacks.

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Contents DVD Recorder/VCR Combo User’s Guide Ventilation Product RegistrationTable of Contents Things to consider before you connect Types of DiscsUnpack the Box Coaxial TV + cable Audio/video Box Video Coaxial Audio/video VideoCoaxial TV + Audio/video Satellite Video Receiver Explanation of Input Jacks and Cables Component Video Y, Pb, Pr Jacks and CablesVideo Jacks and Cables Audio/Video Jacks and Cables RCA-typeExplanation of Jacks from left to right Back of the DVD/VCRContinues on next page… Connections and Setup Front of the DVD/VCR VCR ButtonsDVD Buttons Front Input JacksDVD/VCR Connect the DVD/VCR to the TV Connection DVD/VCR + TVGo to Cable Box To watch one program while you record anotherConnect the cable box signal Connection DVD/VCR + TV + Basic Cable BoxSatellite Connection DVD/VCR + TV + Satellite Receiver Connect the satellite receiver to the DVD/VCRPlease Read This Before Using the Digital Audio Jack Connecting your DVD/VCR to an audio/video receiverAdvanced Audio Connection Information Install Batteries in the Remote Complete the Interactive SetupImportant Battery Information Turn on the TV and DVD/VCRChannel Search Channel ListTime Zone Daylight Savings TimeWhat to Expect Watch TVHow to find your TV’s Video Input Channel Button/Switch on the TVButton on the TV remote Next StepsChapter Remote Control Explanation of ButtonsFind out if the remote can operate your TV Programming the remote to operate your TVDirect Entry Automatic Code SearchUsing the remote’s features Know the modeLow Battery Indicator Programming the remote to operate other componentsCode List for TV button Radio ShackVCR Code List DVD buttonCable Box Hdtv TunerTheatre BoxRecording, Playback & Features Express Recording Feature Watching TVDVD Recording Channel BannerWatching a videocassette tape while you record to disc Copying a DVD disc DVD+R or DVD+RW to a Videocassette TapeTimer Recordings Setting up timer recordings to record programs automaticallyEditing the Genre of a Title Disc LibraryOther Sorting Options-Show All Discs DVD Playback Disc InformationPlay Title Press OK when highlighted to play the title Editing DVD+R and DVD+RW discsEditing Titles with the Hide Chapter Feature VCR BasicsBasic Playback Basic RecordingAdvanced Playback Advanced VCR FeaturesVCR Info Display Express Recording Feature VCR RecordingWatching one channel while you record another channel Copying a Videocassette Tape to a DVD disc DVD+R or DVD+RWPlaying Discs Types of discs you can play Regional CodingTo Load and Play Discs Search Options Using Different MenusPlayback options Using the On-Screen Info Display DVD+R and DVD+RW Info Display… go toTime Display DVD, Video CD, and Audio CD Chapter Icon DVDSubtitle Icon DVD To itRepeat Icon DVD, Video CD, and Audio CD Repeating Titles, Chapters, or TracksAB Repeat Audio Icon DVD and Video CDPlay Mode Icon Audio CD Camera Angle Icon DVDRandom ProgramPlaying Discs You Recorded DVD+R and DVD+RW Playing mp3 or Jpeg filesIntroScan Icon Audio CD Playback Control PBC Icon Video CDExample of mp3 files Some file names are too long to be completely displayedMenu System Overview of the DVD/VCR’s Menu System How to navigate through on-screen menusMain Menu Disc Disc Title Menu, go toTape Disc OptionsTimers SetupParental Controls Lock and UnlockTo set Ratings Unrated TitlesRecording Options Installation Additional Information Additional Information Recording/Copying Problems Mp3 files Maintenance of Cabinet Handling CautionsFormation of Condensation Handling DiscsLimited Warranty Accessory Information Surge Protector part number SCTV4000C price $49.95Page Thomson Inc