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RC286H-M_NA1ULL
DVD RECORDER/
VIDEO CASSETTE
RECORDER
OWNER’S MANUAL
MODEL: RC700N
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
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CAUTION CAUTION concerning the Power Cord RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK Most appliances recommend they be placed upon a DO NOT OPEN dedicated circuit; That is, a single outlet circuit which powers only that appli- CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK ance and has no additional outlets or branch circuits. Check OF ELECTRIC SHOCK the specification page of this owner's manual to be certain. DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) Do not overload wall outlets. Overloaded wall outlets, loose NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS OWNER’S MANUAL. AND THOSE MARKED ON THE PRODUCT. RETAIN THIS BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. This product has been designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use can result in elec- tric shock or fire hazard. The safeguards incorporated in this product will protect you if you observe the follow- ing procedures for installation, use, and servicing. This product does not contain an
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Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 INTRODUCTION AV1 Timer Recording using Set-Top Channel option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 About the Symbol Display . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Timer Recording Troubleshooting . . . . . . . .37 Symbol Used in this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Playing while you are recording . . . . . . . . . .37 Notes on Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Dubbing from DVD to VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Introduction To ensure proper use of this product, please read Notes on Discs this owner’s manual carefully and retain for future reference. Handling Discs Do not touch the playback side of the disc. Hold the disc by the edges so that fingerprints do not get on About the Symbol Display the surface. Never stick paper or tape on the disc. “ ” may appear on your TV display during operation and indicates that the function is not permitted by this unit or specific media. Symbol Used in this Manual
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Recordable and Playable Discs DVD-RW (DVD - ReWritable) DVD-RW discs can be formatted for VR mode recording or Video mode recording. These Discs can be recorded on repeatedly. Recordings can be erased, then you can record again on the same Disc. [VR mode] Recordings can be extensively edited Playable only on VR mode compatible players (after finalization) [Video mode] Playable on regular DVD players (after finalization) Limited editing features DVD-R (DVD - Recordable) These Discs
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Playable Discs DVD (8 cm / 12 cm disc) Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented Audio CD (8 cm / 12 cm disc) Music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD format that can be purchased CD-R/CD-RW (8 cm / 12 cm disc) CD-R/CD-RW discs that contain audio titles, MP3, WMA or JPEG files. Notes: • Depending on the conditions of the recording equipment or the CD-R/RW (or DVD±R/RW) disc itself, some CD-R/RW (or DVD±R/RW) discs cannot be played on the unit. • Do not attach any seal or label to either
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Restrictions on video recording •You cannot record copy-protected video using this recorder. Copy-protected video includes DVD-Video discs and some satellite broadcasts. If copy-protected material is encountered during a recording, recording will pause or stop automatically and an error message will be displayed on-screen. •Video that is ‘copy-once only’ can only be recorded using a DVD-RW disc in VR mode or DVD-RAM disc with CPRM (see below). What is ‘CPRM’? CPRM is a copy protection system (wi
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Front Panel ab c d efghij klmn op Lights when the Recorder is in playing mode a Disc Tray (DVD deck) or flashes when search mode. Insert a disc here. The VCR deck is selected. VCR b Z DVD Opens or closes the disc tray. Indicates when the recorder is in timer recording or a timer recording is c Cassette Compartment (VCR deck) programmed. Insert a video cassette here. A VHS tape is inserted in the VCR deck. d Z VCR The Recorder is recording. Ejects the tape in the VCR deck. REC e 1 1 POWER Ind
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Remote Control CLEAR d Removes a mark on the Marker Search menu. AUDIO AV/INPUT Selects an audio language or an audio Changes the input to use for recording channel. (AV1, AV2, or DV IN). a SUBTITLE TV Control Buttons Selects a subtitle language. See page 48. ZOOM Enlarges DVD video image. b I.SKIP (INSTANT SKIP) Skips 30 seconds forward during BACKWARD / FORWARD playback. (m/M) z REC b - DVD: Search backward or for
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Rear Panel ab c d e f gh i j a IR TRANSMITTER g COAXIAL (DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT) Connect the IR control cable (if used). Connect to digital (coaxial) audio equipment. b OPTICAL (DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT) h S-VIDEO OUTPUT Connect to digital (optical) audio equipment. Connect to a S-Video Input on TV. c COMPONENT OUTPUT (Y PB PR) i AUDIO OUTPUT (Left/Right) Connect to a TV with Y PB PR inputs. Connect to a TV or other equipment with audio inputs. d INPUT 1 (VIDEO/AUDIO (Left/Right)) Connect the audio/
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Hookup and Settings Depending on your TV and other equipment Notes: there are various ways you can connect the • Set the resolution to 480p using RES. button on the recorder. Please refer to the manuals of your front panel for progressive signal. TV, VCR, Stereo System or other devices as • Progressive Scan does not work with the Video or necessary for additional connection informa- S-Video connections. tion. • If your TV does not accept the Progressive Scan format, the picture will appear scra
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HDMI compatible TV HDMI connection HDMI If you have a HDMI TV or monitor, you can connect it to this recorder using a HDMI cable. 1. Connect the HDMI OUTPUT jack on the recorder H to the HDMI INPUT jack on a HDMI compatible TV or monitor (H). 2. Set the TV’s source to HDMI (refer to TV’s Owner’s manual). Notes: • If your TV is NOT capable of handling 96 kHz sam- pling frequency, set the [Sampling Freq.] option to [48 kHz] on the setup menu (See page 19). When this choice is made, this unit will
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Connection to an Amplifier Connection to an Amplifier Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two channel analog stereo or Dolby Pro Logic II/Pro Rear of Recorder Logic Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUTPUT jacks on the Recorder to the audio left and right in jacks on your amplifier, receiver, or stereo system using the audio cables (A) supplied. Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two chan- nel digital stereo (PCM) or to an Audio/Video receiv- er equipped with a multi-channel decoder (D
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Connecting a Digital Accessory Audio/Video (A/V) Connecting a Digital Accessory Audio/Video (A/V) Recorder Recorder Camcorder Camcorder Connections to Connections to Connect the INPUT 1 or AV IN 2 jacks on the Use a DV cable (not supplied) to connect the DV Recorder to the audio/video out jacks on your acces- in/out jack of your DV Digital Camcorder to the front sory component, using the optional audio/video panel DV IN jack of this Recorder. cables. (Refer to page 34 for [Recording from Notes
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Connecting the IR control Connecting the IR control Cable Box, Satellite Box cable cable Digital Video Recorder or The Recorder sends commands to your connected Other Set-Top Boxes VIDEO AUDIO OUT OUT Set-Top Box to change the channels through the IR control cable when AV1 timer recording starts. 1. Connect the plug of the IR control cable to the IR TRANSMITTER jack on the Recorder. IR Blaster 2. Find the Set-Top Box IR Sensor. Refer to “How to Front find the IR sensor on the Set-Top Box” on r
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Initial Setup Wizard Using the Home Menu Initial Setup Wizard Using the Home Menu After the POWER button is pressed for the first time From the Home Menu screen you can access all the to turn on the unit, the Initial Setup Wizard function Media for playback and recording of the recorder. sets the Language and Clock step-by-step until the setup is complete. 1. Press HOME and the Home menu appears. 2. Use b / B to select the desired main option. 1. Use v / V to select a language for the Setup 3.
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Initial Settings General Settings Initial Settings General Settings In this menu system, there are several ways to cus- tomize the settings provided. Most menus consist of three levels to set up the options, but some require greater depth for the variety of settings. 1. Press HOME and the Home menu appears. 2. Select [Setup] > [Start] and press ENTER. Clock Set You can set the clock. 1. Select the [Clock Set] option then B. 2. Enter the necessary information for year, date and time. b / B (left
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Language Settings Audio Settings Language Settings Audio Settings Each DVD disc has a variety of audio output options. Set the Recorder’s Audio Output according to the type of audio system you use. Display Menu Select a language for the Setup menu and information display. Dolby Digital / DTS / MPEG [Bitstream]: Select [Bitstream] if you connect the Disc Menu / Audio / Subtitle DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT jack to an amplifier or [Original]: Refers to the original language in other equipment with a Do
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Set Password Lock (Parental Control) Lock (Parental Control) You can enter or change password. Settings Settings 1. Select [Set Password] option then press B. Rating 2. Follow step 2 as shown [Rating]. Blocks playback of rated DVDs based on their To change the password, press ENTER when content. Not all discs are rated. the [Change] option is highlighted, then input old password. Input new password. 1. Select [Rating] option then press B. Enter it again to verify. To delete the password, s
