DVD Recorder User's Guide Changing Entertainment. Again.
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Table of Contents Chapter I: Connections and Setup Using the On-Screen Info Display ..........................................................36 Things to consider before you connect....................................................2 Choose your connection ............................................................................3 Connection:DVD Recorder +TV +VCR (optional) ................................ 4 Connection:DVD Recorder +TV + Cable Box........................................
Things to consider Protect components before you connect from overheating Don't block ventilation holes on any of the components.Arrange the components so th_z air can circulate freely. Don't stackcomponents. When you place components in a stand, make sure you allow adequate ventilation. If you connect an audio receiver or amptiger, place it on the top shelf. Position cables properly to avoid audio interference Insert each cable firmly into the designated jack.
Ch_÷r __ ¢olnln÷¢_li@lnsand $÷_u_ chart which Connection Choose Your Connection There are sever_ appropriate w_ys to connect page for specific your DVD Recorder. P{ease use the following to determine is best for you.Turn to the instructions. Components CablesNeeded Connection • Coaxial • Audiolvideo Go to TV p.4 TV + cable box p. 6 TV+ satellite receiver p.
DVD Recorder VIDEO L R S-VIDE0 ®1 ®1 _ABLE/ANTEIIHA TV The back of your TV might look different than the one pictured here. Details about the different kinds of cables used to connect your DVD Recorder are on page 56. To watch one program record another: while you Tune the TV to its Input Tune the DVD RECORE_ Use the To play a disc Tune the Recorder buttons I channel to the orVid channel on the TV (or the TV's channel you want to watch.
Connection: DVD Recorder + TV This connection uses the 2-way splitter (provided) so you will be able to watch one program while recording another program.Also, the connection directs you to send the cable/antenna signal to the DVD Recorder so you can utilize the DVD Recorder's onscreen programming guide. 2 Way Splitter (provided) I.
The back look different of your TV than and/or Cable ones pictured the Box might here. DVD Recorder Cable Box VIDEO L R S-VIDEO CABLE/AhTEIIHA TV Notes about cable boxes; If you have ques_ons about us_ng a cable box with the DVD Recorder, consu_ your cable company. R_ can only provide _neml inst_c_ons because cable serwce and cable boxes differ in various areas.
Clha elr Connection: I. Connect DVD Recorder the 2 Way Splitter +TV (provlded) + Cable ¢olnlnectli@in$ and Setupo. Box to spilt the cable signal Note: Beforeyou connect the DVD Recorder,you'll need to thsconnectsome of the cables first in order to re
Satellite Receiver The back of your satellite receiver might look different than the one pictured here. O.e,o,de, The back of your TV might look different than the one pictured here. Details about the different kinds of cables used to connect your DVD Recorder are on page 56. To watch TV (satellite programming) Tune the TV to its Input I channel orVid Tune the DVD Recorder to the INPUT button on the remote).
Colnln÷¢ li@lns and Connection: DVD Recorder +TV + Satellite Receiver The following instructions enable you to record the programs from your satellite receiver. Because the iack conEguradon and labels vary on different satellite receivers and televisions, the steps provided are general guidelines. Consult your Satellite Receiver and/or Television User's Guides for additional information.
¢@nnec @ns and eh er Consult the manual that came with your receiver to connect it properly. DVD Recorder OUTPUT AUDIO L (lef_ and R (nght) Advanced Audio Connection DIGITAL AUDIO DIGITAL AUDIO COAXIAL OPTICAL Information Both Dolby Digital® and DTS® are audio formats used to record 5.1 -channel audio signaIs onto the digital track of film (while the fitm is being made).
¢lhap el Connect the cables to the G-LINK and/or Celnlne lielns and IR SAT iacks on the back of the Recorder If you connected a cable box or satellite receiver to the recorder, you must connect the G-LINK cable (provided) in order for all of the DVD Recorder's features to work ¢orrecd_ The G-LINK cable (provided) enables the DVD Recorder to control the cable box or satellite receiver so you can set up timer recordings.
Connections Install Batteries and Se u E in the Remote I. Remove the battery compartment 2. Insert new batteries. M_tch the polarities (+ and -) on the batteries with the diagram on the remote. cover on the back of the remote. 3. Put the battery compartment cover back on the remote. Important Battery Information • ffyou're not going to usethe remote for a month or more, be sure to remove the batteries becausethey can leak and cause damage.
Chap ÷l 2) Connection Antenna-Cable ¢olnln÷¢ li@lns $÷ up List Completing this information lets tile DVD Recorder know what program signals are being sent to it. Choose the component that is connected to each of the jacks on tile DVD Recorder.
4) Channel Search The DVD Recorder automatically scans the signal coming through the cable connected to the RFANTENNA/CABLE INPUT or the INPUT jacks, and prepares the channel _ist.The channel list determines what channels appear when you press the channel up and down buttons. A progress indicator appears on theTV screen.
Ch ¢elr How to find )'our TV's Video C@lmlme¢¢liOlmS amd Input Channel In order to see wh_'s playing on your DVD Recorder, 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 Recorder to the T_The Video Input Cbenne_(s) varies for different brands and different models of TVs.
® Back of the DVD Recorder The back of your recorder might look a little overwhelming at first.This section explains what goes where and wh)_There are two sets of jacks on the back of your DVD Recorder m INPUT jacks and OUTPUT iacks. Each jack is explained individually below, but the basic idea is about sending and receiving information to be played on or through Recorder and displaying that information on your TV screen.We calJ it Signal Plow.
OPTICAL - connect an optical cable (SPDIF) to the OPTICAL jack on your receiver. iack on the DVD Recorder and Digita_ Audio Optical Input COAXIAL - connect a digital co_xia_ cable to this iack and to the Digital Audio Co_xia_ Input jack on your receiver.The cable is not a black coaxial cable, but an RCA-type cable. G-LINK: Recorder If you have a cable box connected, connect the G-Link Cable (provided) to this jack in order for the DVD to control the cable box for timer recordings and program listings.
Chap ÷ What ¢@lnlne¢ li@lns and S÷ upo to Expect Turn on the DVD Recorder to Watch TV In order to use the features of the DVD Recorder your DVD Recorder to watch TM (i.e.
The RemoteControl Explanation of the buttons Find out if the remote can operate yourTV Programming the remote to operate your TV Programming the remote to operate other components Graphics containedwithinthisUser'sGuidearefor representationonly.Someof the menuscreens, buttons,anddisplaymessages mightbedifferentin yourproductthantheyappearin thisbook.The on-screen helptext provides the mostcurrentoperational information.
Explanation of Buttons You can use this remote to operate the DVD Recorder, and to access the features available.The remote is also designed to operate most RCA, GE. and Proscan components (TVs and satellite receivers). If you have another brand, you can program the remote control to operate those components (go to page 21 for instructions). _0L The descriptions that follow describe how each button works when operating the DVD Recorder.
Find out if the remote i ON,OFF 1 W buttu'J can operate )'ourTV butlon This remote control is designed to operate most RCA, GE, and Proscan TVs. J_7_|_ L Press theTV l Press the ON'OFF butto_ button (if the TV turns on or off, this remote will operate the TV_ If tbet doesn't work. you can try programming thstrucgons below.
the remote Pro_rammin_ a satellite to operate receiver or cable box This remote is already programmed to operate most RCA. GE. and Proscan satellite receivers -- iust press the SAT.CABLE button. If you have another brand or you need to program the SAT.CABLE button to operate a cable box, you need to program the remote.
The R÷imo ÷ Code List:TVs forTY button Abex t177 1024 1151 1172 Admiral I001 ll73 Colortyme 1004 tO00 t010 1211 Concerto 1020 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 Goldstar 1004 1005 1000 1012 1019 Adventura ll74 1004 too6 1031 1032 Aiko 1016 Contec/Cony tOI2 1033 1034 Akai 1002 tol3 tol4 t038 1035 1036 1037 1038 Aileron 1o46 Amtron 1038 Anam National 1003 1038 1192 Craig t038 C_own t038 t171 1039 I_l 1042 1043 1044 Curtis Mathes t000 1046 1047 I123 AOC 1004 1005 1006 1007 1175 1176 t004 t0
Code List TV(cont.) S_myo 1004 1208 1216 1210 1048 1049 1000 1107 Soundeslgn 1004 1006 1008 1100 ll62 1038 1046 1169 1180 Squareview 1189 Scotch 1006 SSS 1004 Scott 1038 1004 1006 1012 1024 Starlite 1038 1038 Supre.
Usingthe DVDRecordersFeatures • WatchingTV • Recording • Playback • Disc Library • GUIDE Plus+ System Graphics containedwithin thisUser'sGuidearefor representationonly.Someofthe menuscreens, buttons,anddisplaymessages might bedifferentin yourproductthantheyappearin thisbook.The on-screen helptext provides the mostcurrentoperationalinformation.
WatchingTV Turn on the DVD Recorder to Watch TV If you want to use the DVD Recorder's on-screen programming guide (the GUIDE Plus+ system), you need to turn on your DVD Recorder when you want to watch T_ I. Turn on theT_, and tune theTV to the correctVideo connect the DVD Recorder to the TV). Input Channel (this channel corresponds to the input jacks on your TV that you used to 2. Turn on the DVD Recorder (the DVD Recorder's main menu appears). 3.
Chap ÷lr 3o Usflln , Recording from the @V@ A÷¢@lrd÷lr s IF÷s u ÷s Plus+ GUIDE on-screen programming guide You can schedule recordings from the GUIDE P_us+ on-screen programming guide (not available for satellite programming). I. If the program guide isn't on the TV, press the GUIDE button on the remote (the listings guide appears). 2. Use the remote 3. Press the 3 button on the remote. control control's arrow button to highlight the program you want to record.
Disc Library Show You can easily see find a show you recorded by using the DVD Recorder's Disc Library. Everytime you use your DVD Recorder to record a program, the DVD Recorder assigns the disc a number, and keeps track of what you've recorded and when you recorded it.
Chap ÷lr 3o Usf ln , @V@ A÷¢@lrd÷lr% IF÷s u ÷s To play back shows you've recorded, do the following: I. Turn on the TV and the DVD Recorder. 2. Make sure theTV is tuned to the correct Video input Channel. 3. Insert the DVD+R or DVD+RW 4. Once the DVD Recorder reads the disc's contents, the main menu appears. If the main menu doesn't appear, press MENU (the main menu appears). disc you want to play.
About GUIDE Plus+ System Program Guide The GUIDE Plus+ system is a no-fee, on-screen, program guide that lists TV schedules for your area and allows your DVD Recorder direct control of a cable box.
Chap elr 3o Usflln , @V@ Ae¢@lrdelr s IFea u es Listings Guide The Listings Guide appears each time you enter the GUIDE Plus+ system. It displays the current programming for each channel.The current program is displayed in the video window. • • Press the up and down time and the channel Use the right arrow arrow buttons up and down button on the buttons to browse remote to browse to browse channel program listings. future channel listings listings a p_e one at a at a time.
Chap ÷ Using @V@ Re¢@lrgelr $ IFea u es News News The After menu you've buttons time, lets you browse to browse press Press the the highlighted the the list one story up and/or channel right arrow or the news current News menu stories by headline. the Menu Bar_ use the up and down at a time.To scroll through stories down INFO {tom the arrow a page at a buttons. to see all of the button text for the story.
PlayingDiscs RegionalCoding Types of DiscsYouCan Play How to Load and Play Discs Usingthe Different Menus Search Options Playback Options Usingthe On-Screen Info Display Graphicscontainedwithin thisUser'sGuideare for representation only.Someof the menuscreens, buttons,anddisplaymessagesmight be differentin yourproductthan they appearin thisbook.The on-screenhelptext providesthe most currentoperationalinformation.
Chapt÷l_ 4; P_ayling D_scs Regional Coding Both the DVD Recorder and the discs are coded by region.These regional codes must match in order for the disc to play.This player's code is region I. However, discs you use for recording (DVD+R and DVD+RW) aren't assigned region number's. Types of discs you can play DVD+R and DVD+RW a_d recordieg discs - used to record these d_scs are _n Chapter programming. Instructions about playing 3.
4_ P_ay_lng Dli_¢_ Ch_p_÷_ Usin_ Different Menus Each disc is programmed with different th_ you can use to access features: • The Disc menu -The Disc menu features.There are three is part disc and is separate of each Recorder's menu.The con_nrs of each Disc menu w_s authored and what features are included. separate vary according types of menus from to how the DVD the disc To make the Disc menu appear, press the MENU button wh{{e the disc {s playing.
4; P_gyling D_scs Chgpt÷l_ Using the On-Screen Info Display The on-screen fefo Display contains many playback features.To see the fefo Display, p_ess the INFO button on the remote white a disc is ptaying (the fefo Display appearsacross the top of the screen). Each feature is i_lustrated with an icon. Use the left and right _rrow buttons to move through the different icons in the fefo Display.When an icon is highlighted, use the up and down arrow buttons on the remote to scroll through the choices.
Ch_p_÷r Time I I I Seconds Hour 4_ Pl_ay_ng Dli_¢_ 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. For example, if you _ike a particular scene in a movie,you can enter the elapsed time the scene plays and skip right to it.
Chapt÷l_ 4; P_ayling D_scs Repeat Icon (DVD, Video CD, and Audio CD) By default, the Repeat feature is Off.Thel_e are three Repeat options: Title - repe_ts the title that is playing Disc - repeats the disc that is playieg A-B - repeats a segment of the disc that you select. Repeating I. Titles, Chapters, or Tracks While _ disc is pl_yieg, p_ess _NFO (the Info Display appears). 2. Press the right _rrow button until the Repe_t icon is highlighted. 3.
Camera Angle Icon (DVD) Some discs contain work. Current_, Whi_e a disc L appears. angles multiple very angles of a particular scene or sequence. If the disc only has one angle, this feature is playing, press ANGLE If the disc contains available. For example, the up arrow on the remote. I/4 indicates that Angle to the second with I is displayed and there angle.
Chapt÷l_ 4; P_ayling D_scs IntroScan Icon (Audio CD) Use the Inu_oScanfeature to preview each track on the CD. I. Whi_e the CD is playing, press INFO (the Info Display appears). 2. Use the arrow buttons to highlight the thtroScan icon. 3. P_essOK (the first 20 seconds of each track starts pl_ying). Playback Control (PBC) Icon (Video CD) Use the arrow buttons to highlight the Playback Conu_ol icon. Press the up or down arrow button to go back and forth between On and Off.
Ch_p_÷_ 4_ Pl_ay_lmg Dli_¢_ Playing mp3 or JPEG files Your DVD Recorder can play rap3 files and JPEGfiles.You can also create a musica_slide show by putting both rap3 (MPEG- I,layer 3) and JPEGfiles on the same disc. rap3 is an audio file format which compresses recorded music. It w_s developed by Fraunhofer Gesellschaft in collaboration with Thomson Inc.
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Menu System Overview of the DVD Recorder's Menu System Watch TV Menu GUIDE Plus+ Menu Disc Menu Disc Library Menu Timer Menu Setup Menu Memory Card Menu Graphicscontainedwithin thisUser'sGuideare for representation only.Someof the menuscreens, buttons,anddisplaymessagesmight be differentin yourproductthan they appearin thisbook.The on-screenhelptext providesthe most currentoperationalinformation.
Chgpt÷lr $.: TIh÷ IM÷nu Sy_t÷m Overview of the DVD Recorder'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.To access the main menu when you're not playing a disc, p_ess the MENU button. How to navigate through on-screen menus Th_oughout the DVD Recorder's menu system,you'll see arrows on the on-screen menu ba_.
ChspteF $_ The Menu System Watch TV Shows the current channel or input.To watch TV, press OK when the Worth TV menu is high{ighted (the channel banner appears to show you availab{e program information, such as channel, name, and time. For more information, go to page 26. GUIDE GUIDE Plus+ Plus+ Accesses the GU}DE P{us+ system's on-screen p_ogramming guide.You can a{soaccess the GUIDE Plus+ listings by pressing the GUIDE button on the ,-emote.
Chapt÷l_ _: TIh÷ IM÷nu Sy_t÷_ Disc Options Autoplay: When you select On, a disc immediately starts playing after you insert it into the p_ayer(there's no need to p_ess the PLAY button). Note: For CDs withmp3, WMA, or JPEGfileson them, instead of playsngautoma_cally,the CDg folders appear automatically. Screen format: the sewing you choose _diusts the way a movie appears On your TV (DVD discs on_'). Standard TVs are 4 x 3 format.
Chgp_÷_ £: The Men_ Sy_t÷_ SetuP The Setup menu contains bosom Of the screen. many submenus that are explained on the following pages.The following list is an overview.
Chapt÷l_ $: TIh÷ IM÷nu $y_t÷_ To set Ratings: _arentat Control I. FromtheDVDRecorder'smainmenu, items appear). se_ectSetupandpressOK(theSgsupmenu 2. SinceParentalControfisalreadyhighlighted, items appear). 3. Highlight RaN 4. Use the up and down arrow buttons tO move the bar to the rating level you find acceptab{e. iustpressOK(theParentalControfmenu Limitsand press OK (the 8devel rating list appears).
Chgp_÷_ St The Men_ Sy_t÷_ Recording Op_on_ Recording Quality: Similar to quality settings on aVCR, you tell the DVD Recorder what quality you want to use for the recording -- the better the quality, the more memory (space) the recording wil_ use on the DVD+R or DVD+RW disc.The choices are: I Best I hour recording time on an empty 4.7 GB disc 2 High 2 hours recording time on an empty 4.7 GB disc 3 Good 3 hours recording time on an empty 4.
Chapt÷l_ _: TIh÷ IM÷nu Sy_t÷_ Installation: The submenus contained in the Installation menu pertain to the way you've connected the DVD Recorder to other components such as your T_, s_tel_ite receiver, ;_ndOr cable box. If you move, or changeany of the information you gavethe DVD Recorder when you set it up initially, you need to change the information in these menus.
AdditionalInformation Troubleshooting Handling Cautions Maintenance of Cabinet Explanation of Jacks and Cables Limited Warranty AccessoryInformation Copyingcontent from DVD+R or DVD+RW disctoVCR videocassette CopyingVCR videocassetteto a DVD+R or DVD+RW disc Setup Menu Graphicscontainedwithin thisUser'sGuideare for _presentation only.Someof the menu screens, buttons,anddisplaymessagesmight be differentin yourproductthan they appearin thisbook.
Chapt÷l_ 6: Add_on_ _nr_o_a_on Troubleshooting General Player Problems won't work (locks up) •Try unplugging the AC power cord and plugging it back in. • Reset the DVD Recorder: on the front of the unit, press and hold the STANDBY/ON button while you press and hold the STOP button -wait at least 3 seconds before you release both of the buttons.
Chapt÷l_ 6_ Add_tliOn_ _nr_o_ma_on Play starts, but then stops immediately • The disc is dirty. Clean it. • Condensation has formed in the DVD Recordel_AIIow it to dry out. The picture is distorted and/or fuzzy; or "jumps" • The disc might be damaged.Try another disc. during disc playback • {t is normal for some distortion to appear during forward or reverse scan. • The disc might be dirty.
Chapt÷m_ 6: Add_on_ GUIDE No PLUS+ _nr_o_ma_on SYSTEM listings • If you have sateIlite TV service, the GUIDE PIus+ system won't list the programs. • If you have a cable box, you must set up the G-DNK cable correctly (page { I ), and complete Won't work with cable the interactive setup (page 13). box • You can't access pay-per-view programs via the GUIDE Plus+ system, and some other cable box features.
Chapt÷r Handling 6_ Add_tlion_ _r_r_orma_on Cautions Before connectingother components to this DVD Recorder, be sure to turn a_l components off. Don't move the player while _ disc is being played.The disc may get scratched or broken, and the player's internal parts may be damaged. Don't put any container filled with liquid or any small metal ob{ects on the DVD Recorder. Don't put your hand into the disc tray. Don't place anything other than the disc in the disc tray.
Chapt÷l_ Explanation 6: Add_on_ _n_o_a_on of Input Jacks and Cables This section describes the jacks and cablesyou can use to make connections (onty audio/video cab{es are packed with your DVD Recorder -- you can purchasecables by ca_ling1-800-338-0376, details are on page 62, or order online at www.rca.com, or go to your Ioca_electronics store).There are severa_ ways to connect your DVD Recorder to your TV depending upon the cablesyou have and the iacks that are on the hack of your TV.
Chapt÷l_ Limited What 6_ Add_tlion_ _nr_o_ma_on Warranty your warranty covers: Defects in m_terials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • One year from d_te of purchasefor parts and labo_ The warranty period for renta_ units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the renta_ firm, whichever comes first.
Chaptelr Limitation • 6: Add_on_ _nr_o_a_on of Warrauty: THEWARRANTY STATED ABOVE ISTHE ONLY WARRANTYAPPLICABLETO THIS PRODUC_ ALL OTHERWARRANTIES, EXPRESSOR IMPLIED (INCLUDING ALL IMPLIEDWARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FORA PARTICULAR PURPOSE) ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED. NO VERBAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION GIVEN BY THOMSON INC.
Chapt÷l_ Accessory 6_ Add_tliOn_ _nr_o_ma_on Information There are various accessories availableto complement your DVD Recorder._ All _ _ _t to availability. are _ t_ hach_g_ _ A shipping and handling fee wil_ be charged upon ordering, and we are required by _awto collect the app_opriate sales _x for each individual state, country, and locality to which the merchandise is being sent. For more information about accessories, go on-line to www.rca.
Ch_pt÷l_ 6: Add_@na_ I_n_oF_at_@n J OVORecord t Coaxial cable To cable or antenna., VCR IN FROM CABLE/MITENI_, "lW Copying content from a DVD+R or DVD+RW disc to aVCR videocassette The following instructions are provided for a general connection in case you might want to copy content from a disc you recorded to a VCR videocassette.The back of your TV andVCR probably don't exact{y match the ones shown here.
VCR OUTTOTV L R i DVD Recorder IN FROM CABLE/ANTENNA } I t I TV Copying content from aVCR videocassette to a DVD+R or DVD+RW disc The following instructions are provided for a general connection in case you want to copy your VCR videoc_ssettes to disc.The back of your TV and VCR probably don't exactly match the ones shown here. In genel_l, you just need to connect the VCR's Output Jacks to the DVD Recorder's Input Jacks.
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