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
AUX button
Chapter 2 The Remote Control
Code List for TV 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
Chapter 6 Additional Information
How to Order
Accessory Information
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