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