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