RCA DVD Recorder/VCR Combo Types of Discs, Things to consider before you connect, Unpack the Box

Chapter 1: Connections and Setup

DVD+Rewritable DVD+R

Types of Discs

DISCSYOU CAN USE FOR RECORDING

DVD+R 2.4x, 4x, or 8x, and 16x ONLY;

DVD+RW 2.4x and 4x ONLY.

Some discs may not be compatible due to laser pickup and disc design.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

This recorder is not compatible with DVD-R or DVD-RW discs for recording. Please make sure to purchase discs with the plus “+” symbol on the package. Also, it is NOT possible to record on CD-R or CD-RW discs.

IMPORTANT: It is NOT possible to record content that is copy-protected. This is usually true for most pre-recorded DVD discs and most pre-recorded VHS tapes.

TYPES OF DISCSYOU CAN PLAY

•DVD discs – DVD movie discs (DVD-ROM); DVD+R; DVD+RW; DVD-RW (must be recorded using video mode or VM); DVD-R (must be recorded using video mode or VM and must be finalized).

•CDs (Audio CDs, CD-R,CD-RW) – Audio CDs contain musical or sound content only. mp3 discs are CDs (CD-R or CD-RW) that contain mp3 files.This product also plays CDs that contain JPEG files and Multisession CDs.

•Video CD (VCD) – Like DVD video discs,VCDs contain picture and sound content.The difference is the amount of information that can be stored on the disc.VCDs typically have lower picture and sound quality than DVD discs.You must use DVD+R or DVD+RW discs to record on your DVD/VCR not VCDs.

Things to consider before you connect

Protect components from overheating

•Don’t block ventilation holes on any of the components or the fan on the back of this product.Arrange the components so that air can circulate freely.

•Don’t stack components.

•When you place components in a stand, make sure you allow adequate ventilation.

•If you connect an audio receiver or amplifier, place it on the top shelf.

Position cables properly to avoid audio interference

•Insert each cable firmly into the designated jack.

•If you place components above the TV, route all cables down the side of the back of the TV instead of straight down the middle of the back of the TV.

Connection Pictures

Audio/video cables are usually bundled together. For better visibility, the connection pictures in this book show each cable separately (audio left, audio right, and video). Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only.

Unpack the Box

Your DVD/VCR came with the following items:

DVD / VCR / VIDEO CD / CD / MP3 PLAYER

DIGITAL VIDEO DISC RECORDER DRC 8300

COPY

STANDBY/ON

RECORD STOP/EJECT

REV

FWD

PLAY/PAUSE

INPUT

CH-/SKIP- CH+/SKIP+

OPEN/CLOSE

RECORD

STOP

REV

FWD

PLAY/PAUSE

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

L

AUDIO

R

DVD/VCR

			ON-OFF
	TV
DVD/VCR		CABLE
SAT	AUX		AUDIO
ZOOM EDIT		OPEN ANGLE
		CLOSE
TIMER•GUIDE			INFO
CLEAR			MENU
	OK
AGAIN			ADVANCE
	LIVE
VOL			CH
MUTE		GO
		BACK
1		2	3
4		5	6
7		8	9
INPUT		0	ANTENNA
REVERSE	PLAY		FORWARD
RECORD	STOP		PAUSE

Remote control and	1 set of audio video cables (part number 233086)
batteries (part number
261387)

			DVD+RW
			Blank
			Disc
S-Video cable (part number 257982)	RF Coaxial cable (part	Power cord (part number 218104)	1 DVD+RW Blank Disc
(supplied with model DRC8312 only)	number 221396)

2 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only.