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DVD Recorder
User’s Guide
DRC8040N
Changing Entertainment. Again.
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Important Information WARNING CAUTION This symbol indicates that this product incorporates double To reduce the risk of fi re or shock hazard, do not expose insulation between hazardous mains voltage and user RISK OF ELECTRIC this DVD recorder to rain or moisture. accessible parts. SHOCK DO NOT OPEN This symbol indicates “dangerous This symbol indicates CAUTION voltage” inside the product that important instructions presents a risk of electric shock or accompanying the product. THIS PRODUCT
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Table of Contents Play Mode Icon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Chapter 1: Connections and Setup IntroScan (Audio CD only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Types of Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 PlayBack Control (PBC), Video CD only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chapter 1: Connections and Setup Types of Discs DVD+Rewritable DVD+R 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. 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. PLAYBACK: TYPES OF DISCS YOU CAN PLAY • DVD discs – DVD movie discs (DVD-ROM); DVD+R; DVD+RW; DVD-RW (must
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Chapter 1: Connections and Setup Choose Your Connection There are several ways to connect your DVD recorder. Please use the following chart to determine which connection is best for you. Turn to the appropriate page for specifi c instructions. Components Cables Needed Connection Go to • Coaxial TV page 8 • Audio/video • S-Video DVD Recorder TV TV + cable • Coaxial page 10 • Audio/video box • S-Video DVD Recorder Cable Box TV • Coaxial TV + page 12 • Audio/video satellite • S-Video receiver
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Chapter 1: Connections and Setup Explanation of Input Jacks and Cables This section describes the jacks and cables you can use to make connections (only a coaxial cable, an S-Video cable, and a set of audio/video cables are packed with your DVD recorder—you can purchase other cables by calling 1-800-338-0376, order online at www.rca.com, or go to your local electronics store). There are several ways to connect your unit to your TV depending upon the cables you have and the jacks that are on th
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Chapter 1: Connections and Setup INPUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO OUTPUT DIGITAL VIDEO AUDIO OUT INPUT VIDEO Y CABLE/ANTENNA IN L L Pb AC IN AUDIO COAXIAL AUDIO PROG. OUT R SCAN R Pr OUTPUT OPTICAL OFF ON CH3 CH4 Back of the DVD Recorder 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 unit— INPUT jacks and OUTPUT jacks. Each jack is explained individually below, but the basic i
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Chapter 1: Connections and Setup S-VIDEO OUTPUT INPUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT DIGITAL VIDEO AUDIO OUT INPUT VIDEO Y CABLE/ANTENNA IN L L Pb AC IN AUDIO COAXIAL AUDIO OUT PROG. R SCAN R Pr OUTPUT OPTICAL OFF ON CH3 CH4 OUTPUT: These jacks send the content (audio and video) from your DVD recorder OUT to the TV so you can see it on the TV screen and hear it through the TV’s speakers. VIDEO: Color coded yellow, the video cable you use with this jack provides better quality than an RF Coaxial cable b
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Chapter 1: Connections and Setup Front of the DVD Recorder ON/STANDBY – Turns the DVD recorder on and off. STOP – Stops playback and/or recording. PLAY/PAUSE – Starts playback of a disc. Pauses recording or playback. REV (reverse) – Searches backwards through the disc. FWD (forward) – Searches forwards through a disc. REC (record) – Records content to a DVD disc (DVD+R or DVD+RW discs only). OPEN/CLOSE – Opens and closes the disc tray. INPUT – Just like a TV has Video Input Channels (page 18), t
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Chapter 1: Connections and Setup S-VIDEO INPUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT OUTPUT DIGITAL VIDEO AUDIO OUT INPUT VIDEO Y CABLE/ANTENNA IN L L Pb AC IN AUDIO COAXIAL 1 AUDIO PROG. OUT R SCAN R Pr OUTPUT 4 In from cable OPTICAL ON OFF CH4 CH3 or antenna DVD Recorder 3c 3a 3b 3 2 S-VIDEO VIDEO L R INPUT1 CABLE/ANTENNA S-VIDEO INPUT2 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 4. To watc
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Chapter 1: Connections and Setup Connection: DVD recorder + TV 1. Connect the signal (cable or antenna): Note: Depending upon how you currently have your TV connected, you’ll have to disconnect the cable from your TV’s Antenna Input jack (sometimes labeled CABLE/ANTENNA) or your VCR’s Input jack before you connect the cable as explained below. Cable service: If you have cable service via a cable that comes out of the wall, connect the end RF Coaxial cable of that cable to the CABLE/ANTENNA I
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Chapter 1: Connections and Setup The back of your TV and/or Cable Box might look different than the INPUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO OUTPUT ones pictured here. DIGITAL VIDEO AUDIO OUT INPUT VIDEO Y CABLE/ANTENNA IN L L Pb AC IN AUDIO COAXIAL AUDIO PROG. OUT R SCAN R Pr 4 OUTPUT OPTICAL OFF ON CH3 CH4 1b DVD Recorder 3c 3a 3b CABLE OUT CABLE IN 3 2 Cable Box S-VIDEO VIDEO L R 1 INPUT1 CABLE/ANTENNA S-VIDEO INPUT2 TV Notes about cable boxes: If you have questions about using a cable box wit
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Chapter 1: Connections and Setup Connection: DVD recorder + TV + Basic Cable Box 1. Connect the cable box signal. Note: Before you connect the DVD recorder, you’ll need to disconnect some of the cables fi rst in order to reconnect them. 1b. Connect the RF Coaxial cable that is connected to the cable box’s Output jack (sometimes labeled CABLE OUT) to the CABLE/ANTENNA INPUT jack on the back of the DVD recorder. 2. Connect the DVD recorder to the TV RF Coaxial cable You need to connect cables fr
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Chapter 1: Connections and Setup SATELLITE DISH AUDIO OUT ANTENNA LOW SPEED R DATA PHONE JACK VIDEO S-VIDEO IN FROM ANT OUT TO TV SATELLITE IN L 1 Satellite Receiver 2c 2b 2a The back of your satellite receiver might look different than the INPUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO OUTPUT one pictured here. DIGITAL VIDEO AUDIO OUT INPUT VIDEO Y CABLE/ANTENNA IN L L Pb AC IN AUDIO COAXIAL AUDIO PROG. OUT R SCAN R Pr OUTPUT 5 OPTICAL OFF ON CH3 CH4 DVD Recorder 3c 3a 3b 3 VIDEO L S-VIDEO R INPUT1
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Chapter 1: Connections and Setup Connection: DVD recorder + TV + Satellite Receiver The following instructions enable you to record the programs from your satellite receiver. Because the jack confi guration 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. If you have cable TV service AND satellite TV, you can connect the cable signal to the DVD
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Chapter 1: Connections and Setup INPUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO OUTPUT DIGITAL VIDEO AUDIO OUT INPUT VIDEO Y CABLE/ANTENNA IN L L Pb AC IN AUDIO COAXIAL AUDIO PROG. OUT R SCAN R Pr OUTPUT OPTICAL OFF ON CH3 CH4 Consult the manual DVD Recorder that came with your OUTPUT AUDIO DIGITAL receiver to connect it L (left) AUDIO properly. and R (right) OUT Advanced Audio Connection Information Both Dolby Digital® and DTS® are audio formats used to record 5.1-channel audio signals onto the di
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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. 3. Put the battery compartment cover back on the remote. Important Battery Information • If you’re not going to use the remote for a month or more, be sure to remove the batteries because they can leak and cause damage. • Dispose of batteries in the proper manner
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Chapter 1: Connections and Setup 2) Select the Signal that’s connected to the CABLE/ANTENNA Antenna-Cable Antenna-Cable INPUT jack Completing this information lets the DVD recorder know what program signals are being sent to it. Choose the type of signal that is connected to the CABLE/ANTENNA INPUT jack. Press the right arrow button to access the choices: Note: If you’ve connected a cable box or satellite receiver to the CABLE/ANTENNA INPUT jack, turn on the cable box or satellite receive
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Chapter 1: Connections and Setup 7) Time and Date Your DVD recorder has an automatic clock, but it may take awhile for the DVD recorder to fi nd the correct channel for the clock. Therefore, you might want to set up the clock manually here. Year 2004 Use the number buttons on the remote to enter Year, Date, and Time. To change the AM/PM Date 04/29 Tue 29-April setting when you’re entering the Time, press the right arrow button. Time 01:47 PM Notes: If this screen doesn’t appear, you can set t
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Chapter 1: Connections and Setup How to fi nd your TV’s Video Input Channel In order to see what’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 TV. The Video Input Channel(s) varies for different brands and different models of TVs. RCA, GE, and Proscan TVs If your brand of TV is RCA, GE, or Proscan, the remote control packed with your DVD recorder will most likely a
