Main
Important Information
CAUTION
Ventilation:
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Connections and Setup
Chapter 2: The Remote Control
Chapter 6:
Types of Discs
PLAYBACK:
RECORDING:
TYPES OF DISCS YOU CAN USE FOR RECORDING
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Explanation of Input Jacks and Cables
Component Video (Y, Pb, Pr) Jacks and Cables
S-Video Jacks and Cables
Audio/Video Jacks and Cables (RCA-type)
Y Pb Pr
Back of the DVD Recorder
Explanation of Jacks (from left to right)
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Front of the DVD Recorder
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AC IN
In from cable or antenna
1 3
3c
3a 3b
4 2
Connection: DVD recorder + TV
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3c
Cable Box
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Connection: DVD recorder + TV + Basic Cable Box
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Details about the different kinds of cables used to connect your DVD recorder are on page 4.
AC IN
3a 3b
1
3
2a
5
Connection: DVD recorder + TV + Satellite Receiver
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Advanced Audio Connection Information
DVD Recorder
Connecting your DVD Recorder to an audio/video receiver
Install Batteries in the Remote
Point the Remote in the Right Direction and Put it in DVD Recorder Mode
Turn on the TV and DVD Recorder
Complete the Interactive Setup
1) Select on-screen menu language
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Watch TV
What to Expect
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Next Steps
Video Input Channel Variations
Button/Switch Button on the Channel on the TV TV remote Number
How to nd your TVs Video Input Channel
RCA, GE, and Proscan TVs
Other Brands of TVs
Chapter 2
The Remote Control
Explanation of Buttons
Find out if the remote can operate your TV
Programming the remote to operate your TV
Direct Entry
Automatic Code Search
Programming the remote to operate a satellite receiver or cable box
Direct Entry
Automatic Code Search
Using the remote to operate other components
Know the mode
Code List:TVs for TV button
Abex
Admiral
Adventura
Aiko
TV
Code List
Cable Box SATCABLE button
Satellite SATCABLE button
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Chapter 3
Recording, Playback & Features
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Watching TV
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Turn on the DVD Recorder to Watch TV
The Channel Banner
Timer Recordings
Setting up timer recordings to record programs automatically
Disc Library
Editing the Genre of a Title
Finding a title (movie, program, etc) by using the Sort Feature
Other Sorting OptionsShow All Discs
Shows youve recorded to a DVD+R or DVD+RW disc are called titles.
Playback
Disc Information
Editing DVD+RW discs
Insert Chapter Marker Delete Chapter Marker Hide Chapter New Title Frame Split Title
Using the Split Title Feature to Copy Camcorder Videocassette Tapes to Disc
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2. 3
4.
5.
Chapter 4
Playing Discs
Regional Coding
Types of discs you can play
How to Load and Play Discs
Using Different Menus
Search Options
Playback options
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Time Display (DVD, Video CD, and Audio CD)
Selecting a Title on DVDs or a Track on Audio CDs or Video CDs
Chapter Icon (DVD)
Subtitle Icon (DVD)
Repeat Icon (DVD, Video CD, and Audio CD)
Repeating Titles, Chapters, or Tracks
AB Repeat
Audio Icon (DVD and Video CD)
Camera Angle Icon (DVD)
Play Mode Icon (Audio CD)
IntroScan Icon (Audio CD)
Playback Control (PBC) Icon (Video CD)
Playing mp3 or JPEG les
Creating an mp3 Disc on Your Computer
Playing Discs You Recorded (DVD+R and DVD+RW)
Musical Slide Show: Playing JPEG and mp3 les at the same time
Play Disc Disc Title Menu Player Menu Playlist Disc Options
Chapter 5
Menu System
Overview of the Menu System
How to navigate through on-screen menus
The Main Menu
Watch TV
Disc
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Disc Library
Timers
Setup
Parental Controls
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Recording Options:
Disc Options:
Languages:
Installation:
Searching channels... 35% complete 2 channels found Please wait.... Edit the list of channels found
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Chapter 6
Additional Information
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Troubleshooting
General Problems
Player wont work (locks up)
No power
No picture
Recording/Copying Problems
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mp3 les
Cant get to DVD recorders main menu
Cant make the Info Display appear
Timer Recordings
Remote Control
Remote wont work
Cant program the remote
Lost the remote control
Handling Cautions
Limited Warranty
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Accessory Information
How to Order
On-Line
Accessories may also be purchases at www.rca.com/accessories (subject to availability).
By Phone
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Copying content from a DVD+R or DVD+RW disc to a VCR videocassette
VCR
Copying content from a VCR videocassette to a DVD+R or DVD+RW disc
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