RCA DVD Recorder/VCR Combo THOMSON

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Contents

Main Important Information CAUTION Ventilation: CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT Table of Contents Chapter 1: Connections and Setup Chapter 2: The Remote Control Chapter 6: Types of Discs DISCS YOU CAN USE FOR RECORDING TYPES OF DISCS YOU CAN PLAY Things to consider before you connect Protect components from overheating Choose Your Connection Components Cables Needed Connection Go to Audio Receiver Cable Box TVDVD/VCR Explanation of Input Jacks and Cables Component Video (Y, Pb, Pr) Jacks and Cables S-Video Jacks and Cables Audio/Video Jacks and Cables (RCA-type) Back of the DVD/VCR Explanation of Jacks (from left to right) DVD/VCR AC-IN DVD/VCR AC-IN Front of the DVD/VCR DVD/VCR + TV Connection: DVD/VCR + TV DVD/VCR + TV+ Basic Cable Box Connection: DVD/VCR + TV + Basic Cable Box DVD/VCR + TV+ Satellite Receiver Connection: DVD/VCR + TV + Satellite Receiver Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. ++ 14 INPUT DVD/VCR + TV + Basic Cable Box + Audio Receiver Audio Receiver Connection: DVD/VCR + TV + Basic Cable Box Install Batteries in the Remote Point the Remote in the Right Direction and Put It in DVD/VCR Mode Turn on the TV and DVD/VCR Complete the Interactive Setup 1) Select on-screen menu language Page Watch TV What to Expect How to nd your TVs Video Input Channel RCA, GE, and Proscan TVs Other Brands of TVs Video Input Channel Variations Button/Switch Button on the Channel on the TV TV remote Number page 20 Chapter 2 The Remote Control Explanation of Buttons Find out if the remote can operate your TV Programming the remote to operate your TV Direct Entry Automatic Code Search Tips Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components Direct Entry Automatic Code Search Using the Remotes Features Very Important: Know the mode Volume Punchthrough Feature Deleting ALL Volume Punchthrough Commands TV Remote Code List TV button VCR Code List for TV button PVR Satellite SAT button HDTV Tuner DVD Audio Receiver Tuner AUDIO button Home Theatre In A Box AUDIO button & Audio Phono Chapter 3 Recording, Playback & Features 30 Watching TV *1 Turn on the DVD/VCR to watch TV The Channel Banner Watching a videocassette tape while you record to disc Timer Recordings Setting up timer recordings to record programs automatically Setting up timer recordings to transfer a disc to tape or tape to disc Disc Library Finding a title (movie, program, etc) by using the Sort Feature Other Sorting OptionsShow All Discs Erasing the Disc Library Shows youve recorded to a DVD+R or DVD+RW disc are called titles. DVD Playback Disc Information Editing DVD+R and DVD+RW discs Insert Chapter Marker Delete Chapter Marker Hide Chapter New Title Frame Editing Titles with the Hide Chapter Feature VCR Basics Basic Playback Tape Basic Recording 38 Advanced VCR Features Advanced Playback VCR Info Display (except during simultaneous disc recording) A and B Edit Points VCR Recording Express Recording Watching one channel while you record another channel (cable with no cable box or antenna only) Recording to tape while you watch a DVD disc Timer Recordings Copying a videocassette tape to a DVD disc (DVD+R or DVD+RW) Copying a DVD disc (DVD+R or DVD+RW) to a videocassette tape Page page 42 Chapter 4 Playing Discs Regional Coding Types of discs you can play How to Load and Play Discs Using Different Menus Search Options Playback options Page 46 JPEG Info Display go to page 50. 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) Repeat Icon (DVD, Video CD, and Audio CD) Repeating Titles, Chapters, or Tracks AB Repeat Audio Icon (DVD and Video CD) Camera Angle Icon (DVD) Play Mode Icon (Audio CD) IntroScan Icon (Audio CD) Playback Control (PBC) Icon (Video CD) Playing mp3, WMA, or JPEG les Creating an mp3 Disc on Your Computer Playing Discs You Recorded (DVD+R and DVD+RW) Winamp 2.7ful cjjb2000a _ _ _ AL)_ _ TEG _ _ -3.jA- - LET _S_ -3.jA- - C _ _ _ I JPEG Index Screen Page page 52 Chapter 5 Menu System Overview of the DVD/VCRs Menu System Watch TV Disc Tap e Disc Library Timers Setup Parental Controls System Options Recording Options Disc Options Tape Options Languages Installation DV-CAM Searching channels... 35% complete 2 channels found Please wait.... Edit the list of channels found page 59 Chapter 6 Additional Information 60 Troubleshooting General Problems Player wont work (locks up) No power No picture (or TV displays Unusable Signal or Insuf cient Video Signal) Recording/Copying Problems 62 mp3 les Cant get to DVD/VCRs main menu Cant make the Info Display appear VCR Problems Remote Control Remote wont work Cant program the remote Lost the remote control Handling Cautions Limited Warranty Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 65 Accessory Information How to Order THOMSON