Combo User’s Guide
DVD Recorder/VCR
DRC8300N
Changing Entertainment. Again
CLASS LASER PRODUCT
Important Information
Ventilation
FCC INFORMATION
Chapter 1 Connections and Setup
Table of Contents
Chapter 2 The Remote Control
Chapter 3 Using the Recorder’s Features
Types of Discs
Chapter 1 Connections and Setup
Things to consider before you connect
Unpack the Box
Cables Needed
Chapter 1 Connections and Setup
Connection
Components
Explanation of Input Jacks and Cables
Chapter 1 Connections and Setup
Component Video Y, Pb, Pr Jacks and Cables
S-Video Jacks and Cables
Back of the DVD/VCR
Chapter 1 Connections and Setup
DVD/VCR
AC-IN
AC-IN - This is where you attach the power cord
Chapter 1 Connections and Setup
DVD/VCR
AC-IN
Front of the DVD/VCR
Chapter 1 Connections and Setup
VCR Buttons
DVD Buttons
DVD/VCR
Chapter 1 Connections and Setup
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
Connection DVD/VCR + TV
Chapter 1 Connections and Setup
2. Connect the DVD/VCR to the TV
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DVD/VCR
Chapter 1 Connections and Setup
Cable Box
S-VIDEO
1. Connect the cable box signal
Chapter 1 Connections and Setup
Connection DVD/VCR + TV + Basic Cable Box
2. Connect the DVD/VCR to the TV
SATELLITE
Chapter 1 Connections and Setup
DISH
ANTENNA
Connection DVD/VCR + TV + Satellite Receiver
Chapter 1 Connections and Setup
2. Connect the satellite receiver to the DVD/VCR
3. Connect the DVD/VCR to the TV
Connecting your DVD/VCR to an audio/video receiver
Chapter 1 Connections and Setup
Please Read This Before Using the DIGITAL AUDIO Jack
DVD/VCR
Install Batteries in the Remote
Chapter 1 Connections and Setup
Complete the Interactive Setup
Point the Remote in the Right Direction and Put it in DVD/VCR Mode
2 Select the Signal that’s connected to the CABLE/ANTENNA INPUT jack
Chapter 1 Connections and Setup
Should the clock be automatically adjusted for daylight savings time?
Antenna-Cable Antenna-Cable
Timers
Chapter 1 Connections and Setup
Setup
What to Expect
How to find your TV’s Video Input Channel
Chapter 1 Connections and Setup
Button/Switch on the TV
Chapter 2 The Remote Control page
Chapter
The Remote Control
page
Explanation of the buttons Find out if the remote can operate your TV
Explanation of Buttons
Chapter 2 The Remote Control
Indicator light
Chapter 2 The Remote Control
Find out if the remote can operate your TV
Programming the remote to operate your TV
Using the remote’s features
Chapter 2 The Remote Control
Know the mode
Low Battery Indicator
Code List for TV button
Chapter 2 The Remote Control
Code List for TV button
Chapter 2 The Remote Control
AUX button
Code List
Chapter 2 The Remote Control
Satellite
DVD/VCR
Chapter 2 The Remote Control
Audio
Phono
Audio
DVD Playback VCR Recording VCR Playback
Watching TV DVD Recording DVD+R and DVD + RW Disc Library
Recording, Playback & Features
Chapter
Express Recording Feature
Chapter 3 Recording, Playback & Features
0215 pm
Favorite Show
Timers
Chapter 3 Recording, Playback & Features
Setup
Timers
Timer Recordings
Chapter 3 Recording, Playback & Features
Timers
Setup
Timers Setup
Chapter 3 Recording, Playback & Features
Finding a title movie, program, etc by using the Sort Feature
Disc Library
Tape Disc Library Timers Setup
Chapter 3 Recording, Playback & Features
Tape Disc Library Timers Setup
DVD Playback
Editing DVD+R and DVD+RW discs
Chapter 3 Recording, Playback & Features
Delete Chapter Marker Hide Chapter New Title Frame Split Title
Note You cannot select the disc name for a finalized DVD+R disc
Editing Titles with the Hide Chapter Feature
Chapter 3 Recording, Playback & Features
Check the Safety Tab
VCR Basics
Advanced VCR Features
Chapter 3 Recording, Playback & Features
Time Playback Display indicator
Reset Counter
Timer Recordings
Chapter 3 Recording, Playback & Features
Express Recording Feature
VCR Recording
Playback Options Using the On-Screen Info Display
How to Load and Play Discs Using the Different Menus Search Options
Playing Discs
Regional Coding Types of Discs You Can Play
Regional Coding
Chapter 4 Playing Discs
Types of discs you can play
To Load and Play Discs
Timers
Using Different Menus
Setup
Slow Motion in Freeze Frame Mode - DVD discs only
Using the On-Screen Info Display
This is the Info Display you’ll see when you’re playing an audio CD
Chapter 4 Playing Discs
VCR Info Display… go to page
Time Display DVD, Video CD, and Audio CD
Chapter 4 Playing Discs
Selecting a Title on DVDs or a Track on Audio CDs or Video CDs
Chapter Icon DVD
Repeat Icon DVD, Video CD, and Audio CD
Chapter 4 Playing Discs
Repeating Titles, Chapters, or Tracks
AB Repeat
Chapter 4 Playing Discs
Play Mode Icon Audio CD
Camera Angle Icon DVD
Random
Chapter 4 Playing Discs
When burning multisession CDs, make sure you close the last session
Playing Discs You Recorded DVD+R and DVD+RW
Playing mp3 or JPEG files
Setup
Timers
Chapter 4 Playing Discs
Musical Slide Show Playing JPEG and mp3 files at the same time
Menu System
Tape Menu Disc Library Menu Timer Menu Setup Menu
Overview of the DVD/VCR’s Menu System Watch TV Menu Disc Menu
Chapter
How to navigate through on-screen menus
Chapter 5 Menu System
Timers
Setup
Timers
Disc Tape Disc Library Timers Setup
Setup
Timers
Setup
Timers
Disc Library Timers Setup Watch TV Disc
Disc Library Timers Setup
Setup
Timers
Chapter 5 Menu System
Disc Library
System Options
Chapter 5 Menu System
To set Ratings
Unrated Titles
Recording Options
Chapter 5 Menu System
Disc Options
Tape Options
Chapter 5 Menu System
Installation
Searching channels 35% complete 2 channels found Please wait
Edit the list of channels found
Limited Warranty Accessory Information
Troubleshooting Handling Cautions Maintenance of Cabinet
Additional Information
Chapter
Troubleshooting
Chapter 6 Additional Information
General Problems
DVD Problems
Chapter 6 Additional Information
Recording/Copying Problems
Timer Recordings
VCR Problems
Chapter 6 Additional Information
mp3 files
Maintenance of Cabinet
Remote Control
Chapter 6 Additional Information
Handling Cautions
What your warranty covers
Limited Warranty
How you get service
What your warranty does not cover
Accessory Information
How to Order
Chapter 6 Additional Information
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