Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto DRC8300N del fabbricante RCA
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Changing Entertainment. Again. DVD Recor der/VCR Combo User’ s Guide DRC8300N.
Important Information WARNING To reduce the risk of fi re or shock hazard, do not expose this DVD Recorder to rain or moisture. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN This symbol indicates that this product incorporates double insulation between hazardous mains voltage and user accessible parts.
Chapter 1: Connections and Setup Types of Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Things to consider before you connect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 2 Chapter 1: Connections and Setup Types of Discs RECORDING: TYPES OF DISCS YOU CAN USE FOR RECORDING DVD+R 2.4x, 4x, or 8x ONLY; DVD+RW 2.4x and 4x ONLY. NOTES: It is NOT possible to record on CD-R or CD-RW discs.
Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 3 Chapter 1: Connections and Setup Choose Your Connection There are several ways to connect your DVD/VCR. Please use the following chart to determine which connection is best for you.
Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 4 Chapter 1: Connections and Setup Explanation of Input Jacks and Cables This section describes the jacks and cables you can use.
Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 5 Chapter 1: Connections and Setup Back of the DVD/VCR The back of your recorder might look a little overwhelming at fi rst. This section explains what goes where and why. There are two sets of jacks on the back of your DVD/ VCR—INPUT jacks and OUTPUT jacks.
Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 6 Chapter 1: Connections and Setup OUTPUT: These jacks send the content (audio and video) from your DVD/VCR OUT to the TV so you can see it on the TV screen and hear it through the TV’s speakers.
Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 7 Chapter 1: Connections and Setup Front of the DVD/VCR COPY – Shortcut to transfer tapes (VCR) to disc (DVD), which is great for converting your camcorder recordings that are on videocassette tape to a DVD disc.
Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 8 Chapter 1: Connections and Setup OPTICAL Y Pb ON OFF VIDEO INPUT OUTPUT L R PROG.
Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 9 Chapter 1: Connections and Setup Connection: DVD/VCR + TV 1. Connect the signal (cable or antenna): Note: Depending upon how y.
Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 10 Chapter 1: Connections and Setup Notes about cable boxes: If you have questions about using a cable box with the DVD/VCR, consult your cable company. RCA can only provide general instructions because cable services and cable boxes differ in various areas.
Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 11 Chapter 1: Connections and Setup Connection: DVD/VCR + TV + Basic Cable Box 1. Connect the cable box signal. Note: Before you connect the DVD/VCR, you’ll need to disconnect some of the cables fi rst in order to reconnect them.
Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 12 Chapter 1: Connections and Setup To watch TV (satellite programming) with the DVD Recorder turned on: AUDIO OUT L R VIDEO PHONE JACK LOW SPEED DA TA OUT TO TV IN FROM ANT SATELLITE IN S-VIDE O OPTICAL Y Pb ON OFF VIDEO INPUT OUTPUT L R PROG.
Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 13 Chapter 1: Connections and Setup Connection: DVD/VCR + TV + Satellite Receiver The following instructions enable you to record the programs from your satellite receiver.
Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 14 Chapter 1: Connections and Setup Advanced Audio Connection Information Both Dolby Digital® and DTS® are audio formats used to record 5.1-channel audio signals onto the digital track of fi lm (while the fi lm is being made).
Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 15 Chapter 1: Connections and Setup Install Batteries in the Remote 1. Remove the battery compartment cover on the back of the remote. 2. Insert new batteries. Match the polarities (+ and –) on the batteries with the diagram on the remote.
Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 16 Chapter 1: Connections and Setup 2) Select the Signal that’s connected to the CABLE/ANTENNA INPUT jack Completing this information lets the DVD/VCR know what program signals are being sent to it.
Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 17 7) Time and Date Your DVD/VCR has an automatic clock, but it may take awhile for the DVD/VCR to fi nd the correct channel for the clock. Therefore, you might want to set up the clock manually here.
Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 18 How to fi nd your TV’s Video Input Channel In order to see what’s playing on your DVD/VCR, you need to tune the TV to the Video Input Channel that corresponds to the Input Jacks on your TV that you used to connect the DVD/VCR to the TV.
page 19 Graphics contained within this User’s Guide are for representation only. Some of the menu screens, buttons, and display messages might be different in your product than they appear in this book. The on-screen help text provides the most current operational information.
Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 20 Chapter 2: The Remote Control Explanation of Buttons You can use this remote to operate the DVD/VCR, and to access the features available.
Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 21 Chapter 2: The Remote Control Find out if the remote can operate your TV This remote control is designed to operate most RCA, GE, and Proscan TVs. 1. Press the TV button (if the TV turns on, this remote will operate your TV; if it doesn’t turn on, go to step 2 below).
Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 22 Chapter 2: The Remote Control Programming the remote to operate other components This remote is already programmed to operate.
Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 23 Chapter 2: The Remote Control Admiral 1002 1097 1118 Aiko 1015 Akai 1003 Amtron 1026 Anam National 1004 1026 1110 1111 1112 A.
Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 24 Chapter 2: The Remote Control Soundesign 1005 1007 1008 1026 1027 Starlite 1026 Supre-Macy 1098 Sylvania 1005 1007 1008 1018 .
Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 25 Chapter 2: The Remote Control Sears 2008 2011 2018 2020 2030 2031 2034 2035 2054 Sharp 2014 2025 2048 2049 2069 Shintom 2004 .
Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 26 Chapter 2: The Remote Control CD Player AUDIO button ADC 4066 4067 4077 Aiwa 4051 4068 Akai 4069 Denon 4071 Emerson 4052 Fish.
page 27 Graphics contained within this User’s Guide are for representation only. Some of the menu screens, buttons, and display messages might be different in your product than they appear in this book. The on-screen help text provides the most current operational information.
Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 28 Chapter 3: Recording, Playback & Features Watching TV Turn on the DVD/VCR to Watch TV 1. Turn on the TV, and tune the TV to the correct Video Input Channel (this channel corresponds to the input jacks on your TV that you used to connect the DVD/VCR to the TV).
Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 29 Chapter 3: Recording, Playback & Features Watching a videocassette tape while you record to disc 1. Start recording on the disc (tune the DVD/VCR to the channel you want to record) and press RECORD).
Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 30 Chapter 3: Recording, Playback & Features Timer Recordings Setting up timer recordings to record programs automatically 1. From the DVD/VCR’s main menu, use the remote’s arrow buttons to highlight Timers , and press the OK button.
Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 31 Chapter 3: Recording, Playback & Features Disc Library You can fi nd a show you recorded to disc more quickly by using the DVD/VCR’s Disc Library.
Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 32 Chapter 3: Recording, Playback & Features DVD Playback To play recordings, do the following: 1. Turn on the TV and the DVD/VCR. 2. Make sure the TV is tuned to the correct Video Input Channel (for help, go to p.
Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 33 Chapter 3: Recording, Playback & Features The top menu bar is the name of the disc. With the disc name highlighted, press OK and the options described below appear: Note: You cannot select the disc name for a fi nalized DVD+R disc.
Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 34 Chapter 3: Recording, Playback & Features Editing Titles with the Hide Chapter Feature As with most editing features on recorded discs, Hide Chapter is only available with DVD+RWdiscs.
Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 35 Chapter 3: Recording, Playback & Features Advanced VCR Features The VCR portion of your DVD/VCR combo works like most VCRs, but has some additional features for playback and copying tapes to disc.
Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 36 Chapter 3: Recording, Playback & Features VCR Recording After you put a videocassette tape in the VCR deck, there are several ways to record programming.
page 37 Graphics contained within this User’s Guide are for representation only. Some of the menu screens, buttons, and display messages might be different in your product than they appear in this book. The on-screen help text provides the most current operational information.
Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 38 Chapter 4: Playing Discs Regional Coding Both the DVD/VCR and the discs are coded by region. These regional codes must match in order for a pre-recorded DVD to play. This player’s code is region 1.
Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 39 Chapter 4: Playing Discs Using Different Menus Each disc is programmed with different features. There are three separate types of menus that you can use to access features: • The Disc menu – The Disc menu is part of each disc and is separate from the DVD/VCR’s menu.
Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 40 Chapter 4: Playing Discs Using the On-Screen Info Display The on-screen Info Display contains many playback features. To see the Info Display, press the INFO button on the remote while a disc is playing (the Info Display appears across the top of the screen).
Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 41 Chapter 4: Playing Discs Time Display (DVD, Video CD, and Audio CD) This feature displays the time that has elapsed during playback. For DVD discs, the time displayed refers to the current title and acts as a Time Search feature.
Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 42 Chapter 4: Playing Discs Repeat Icon (DVD, Video CD, and Audio CD) By default, the Repeat feature is Off.
Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 43 Chapter 4: Playing Discs Camera Angle Icon (DVD) Some discs contain multiple angles of a particular scene or sequence. If the disc only has one angle, this feature won’t work.
Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 44 Chapter 4: Playing Discs IntroScan Icon (Audio CD) Use the IntroScan feature to preview each track on the CD. 1. While the CD is playing, press INFO (the Info Display appears).
Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 45 Chapter 4: Playing Discs 4. Select a fi le using the and buttons, press OK (the playback options appear). Use the and buttons to scroll through the options and press OK when desired option appears.
Graphics contained within this User’s Guide are for representation only. Some of the menu screens, buttons, and display messages might be different in your product than they appear in this book. The on-screen help text provides the most current operational information.
Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 47 Chapter 5: Menu System Overview of the DVD/VCR’s Menu System Since this product has many features, it has a wealth of menus and options. To access the main menu during playback, press the STOP button on the remote.
Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 48 Chapter 5: Menu System Watch TV The Watch TV menu shows the current channel or input. To watch TV, press OK when the Watch TV menu is highlighted (the channel banner appears to show you available program information, such as channel, name, and time).
Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 49 Chapter 5: Menu System Disc Options AutoPlay: When you select On , a pre-recorded DVD disc immediately starts playing after you insert it into the player (there’s no need to press the PLAY button).
Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 50 Chapter 5: Menu System Disc Library The disc library accesses information about what you’ve recorded onto discs. Details of this feature and the submenus are described on page 31.
Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 51 Chapter 5: Menu System To set Ratings: 1. From the DVD/VCR’s main menu, select Setup and press OK (the Setup menu items appear). 2. Since Parental Control is already highlighted, just press OK (the Parental Control menu items appear).
Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 52 Chapter 5: Menu System Recording Options: Record Destination: Choose whether you want to record to a disc (DVD) or a tape (VCR). Recording Quality: The better the quality, the more memory (space) the recording will use on the DVD+R or DVD+RW disc or tape.
Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 53 Chapter 5: Menu System Installation: The submenus contained in the Installation menu pertain to the type of signal that is connected to your DVD/VCR (cable or off-air antenna).
Graphics contained within this User’s Guide are for representation only. Some of the menu screens, buttons, and display messages might be different in your product than they appear in this book. The on-screen help text provides the most current operational information.
Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 55 Chapter 6: Additional Information Troubleshooting General Problems Player won’t work (locks up) • Try unplugging the AC power cord and plugging it back in.
Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 56 Chapter 6: Additional Information Play starts, but then stops immediately • The disc is dirty.
Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 57 Chapter 6: Additional Information mp3 fi les The following recommendations can’t be taken as a guarantee that the DVD/VCR will play mp3 recordings, or as an assurance of sound quality.
Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 58 Chapter 6: Additional Information Remote Control Remote won’t work • You might be in the wrong mode. To operate your DVD/VCR, press the DVD/VCR button on the remote before you press any other bu ttons.
Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 59 Chapter 6: Additional Information Limited Warranty What your warranty covers: • Defects in materials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • One year from date of purchase for parts and labor.
Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 60 Chapter 6: Additional Information Accessory Information There are various accessories available to complement your DVD/VCR. Prices are subject to change without notice. All accessories are subject to availability.
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