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DVD Recorder/VCR
Combo
User’s Guide
DRC8300N
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Chapter 1: Connections and Setup IntroScan (Audio CD only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 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/VCR. 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 p. 8 • Audio/video • S-Video DVD/VCR TV TV + cable • Coaxial p. 10 • Audio/video box • S-Video DVD/VCR Cable Box TV • Coaxial TV + p. 12 • Audio/video satellite • S-Video receiver DVD/VCR TV Satellit
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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 an S-Video and a set of audio/video cables are packed with your DVD/VCR—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 DVD/VCR to your TV depending upon the cables you have and the jacks that are on the back of your TV. Differ
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Chapter 1: Connections and Setup CABLE/ANTENNA DVD Playback Only DVD/VCR COMPONENT DIGITAL OUTPUT INPUT S-VIDEO VIDEO OUTPUT VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO OUT Y INPUT IN Pb CABLE/ANTENNA L L AUDIO AUDIO Pr OUT PROG. SCAN OUTPUT R R OPTICAL OFF ON AC-IN CH3 CH4 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. Each jack is explained i
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Chapter 1: Connections and Setup CABLE/ANTENNA DVD Playback Only DVD/VCR COMPONENT DIGITAL OUTPUT INPUT S-VIDEO VIDEO OUTPUT VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO OUT Y INPUT IN Pb CABLE/ANTENNA L L AUDIO AUDIO Pr OUT PROG. SCAN OUTPUT R R OPTICAL OFF ON AC-IN CH3 CH4 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. VIDEO: Color coded yellow, the video cable you use with this jack provides better qual
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Chapter 1: Connections and Setup DVD / VCR / VIDEO CD / CD / MP3 PLAYER DIGITAL VIDEO DISC RECORDER DRC 8300 COPY STANDBY/ON RECORD STOP/EJECT REV FWD PLAY/PAUSE INPUT CH-/SKIP- CH+/SKIP+ OPEN/CLOSE RECORD STOP REV FWD PLAY/PAUSE S-VIDEO VIDEOLR AUDIO 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. When you have a recordable DVD+R or DVD+RW disc in the DVD disc
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Chapter 1: Connections and Setup In from cable or antenna CABLE/ANTENNA DVD Playback Only DVD/VCR COMPONENT DIGITAL INPUT S-VIDEO OUTPUT VIDEO OUTPUT VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO OUT Y INPUT IN Pb CABLE/ANTENNA L L 1 1 AUDIO AUDIO Pr OUT PROG. SCAN OUTPUT R R OPTICAL OFF ON DVD/VCR AC-IN CH3 CH4 4 4 3a 3a 2 2 3b 3b 3 3 3c 3c S-VIDEO VIDEO L R INPUT1 S-VIDEO CABLE/ANTENNA INPUT2 TV The back of your TV might look different than the one pictured here. Details about the different kinds of cables used to
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Chapter 1: Connections and Setup Connection: DVD/VCR + 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 INPUT
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Chapter 1: Connections and Setup The back of your TV CABLE/ANTENNA DVD Playback Only DVD/VCR and/or Cable Box might COMPONENT DIGITAL INPUT S-VIDEO OUTPUT VIDEO OUTPUT look different than the VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO OUT Y INPUT ones pictured here. IN Pb CABLE/ANTENNA L L AUDIO AUDIO Pr OUT PROG. SCAN OUTPUT R R OPTICAL 1b OFF ON 1b DVD/VCR AC-IN CH3 CH4 4 4 2b 2b 2d 2d CABLE IN CABLE OU T 1 1 2c 2c Cable Box S-VIDEO VIDEO L R 2a 2a INPUT1 S-VIDEO CABLE/ANTENNA INPUT2 TV Notes about cable boxes
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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. 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/VCR. 2. Connect the DVD/VCR to the TV RF Coaxial cable You need to connect cables from the DVD/VCR’s OUT
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Chapter 1: Connections and Setup SATELLITE The back of your AUDIO OUT satellite receiver might DISH look different than the R LOW SPEED VIDEO SATELLITE IN DATA OUT TO TV IN FROM ANT S-VIDEO PHONE JACK one pictured here. ANTENNA L 1 1 2c 2c 2a 2b 2a 2b CABLE/ANTENNA DVD Playback Only DVD/VCR COMPONENT DIGITAL INPUT S-VIDEO OUTPUT VIDEO OUTPUT VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO OUT Y INPUT DVD/VCR IN CABLE/ANTENNA L Pb L AUDIO AUDIO Pr OUT PROG. SCAN OUTPUT R R OPTICAL OFF ON AC-IN CH3 CH4 4 4 3b 3b 3c 3c
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Chapter 1: Connections and Setup Connection: DVD/VCR + 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/ VCR’
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Chapter 1: Connections and Setup CABLE/ANTENNA DVD Playback Only DVD/VCR COMPONENT DIGITAL INPUT S-VIDEO OUTPUT VIDEO OUTPUT VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO OUT Y INPUT IN Pb CABLE/ANTENNA L L AUDIO AUDIO Pr OUT PROG. SCAN OUTPUT R R OPTICAL OFF ON AC-IN CH3 CH4 Consult the manual DVD/VCR that came with your OUTPUT AUDIO L (left) DIGITAL AUDIO receiver to connect it and R (right) OPTICAL properly. Advanced Audio Connection Information Both Dolby Digital® and DTS® are audio formats used to record 5.1-c
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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/VCR 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 receiver bef
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Chapter 1: Connections and Setup 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. Year 2004 Use the number buttons on the remote to enter Year, Date, and Time. To change the AM/PM setting Date 04/29 Tue 29-April 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 the time la
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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/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. 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/VCR will most likely access the TV’s
