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