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Page 1: ...DVD Recorder User s Guide Changing am ...

Page 2: ... proof of purchase Attach it here and record the serial and model numbers in case you need them The numbers are located on the bad of the DVD Recordel Hodel No PurchaseDate Serial No Dealer AddresdPhone WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard do not expose this DVD Recorder to rain or moisture CAUTION THISPRODUCT UTILIZESALASER USEOF CONTROLSORADJUSTHENTSOR PERFORHANCE OF PROCEDURES OTH...

Page 3: ...cording 23 DISCS THAT YOU CAN USE FOR RECORDING 23 Express Recording 23 Timer Recordings 23 Setting Up a Timer Recording 23 Watching one channel while you record another channel cable with no cable box or off air antenna only 24 Recording from a DV Camcorder 24 Recording from a VCR 24 DVD Playback 25 Editing DVD Discs 25 Recording Over Deleted Titles with Smart Record 25 Regional Coding 26 Types o...

Page 4: ...PEG and Whlk files rod Multisession CDs Video CD VCD Like DVD _ideo discs VCDs contain pictule md sound content The difference is the amount of inform _tion dHt cm be sto_ed on the disc VCDs typicall hwe lower pictme and sound qu _lity dam DVD discs You must use DV R ot DV R_4 _discs to retold on your DVD recorder not VCDs Things to consider before you connect Protect components from overheating o...

Page 5: ...ook show each cable sq_aJ ttely audio left audio right and video Graphics contained within this publication a_e h_l lep_esentation onl _ Unpack the Box Yore DVD _eco_d_ l came witb tile folio_ing items DVD recorder Remote control and batteries RFCoaxial cable 1 set of audio video cables Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only 3 ...

Page 6: ...ed Coaxial Audio video S Video Component Video HDMI Coaxial Audio video S Video Component Video HDMI Coaxial Audio video S Video Component Video HDMI Coaxial Audio video S Video Digital Audio ComponentVideo HDMI Connection TV TM cable box TV satellite FeceJver TV cable box audio _eceiver Go to page8 page 10 page 12 page 14 To achieve enhanced picture quality use an S Video cable component video ca...

Page 7: ...e S Video keeps tbe colol pa t of the picture separate flora the black and white part of tbe picture If yore _IV bas an S VIDE jack connect the DVD Eeco der to tbe TV with an S Video cable for a better quality picture Note Remember to connect the left and right audio cables because the S Video cable carries only the picture signal not the sound f VJllRI JIN Audio Video Jacks and Cables RCA type Vi...

Page 8: ...r to actfieve bettel picture qu _lity dam standald video the yegow jtck COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Pb Pr Some higb end IVs and monitoJs have Component Video Input jacks he cables that send the vi o signal thlough these Output jacks provide the highest resolution because the video signal is divided into 3 separate pairs cables not supplied with DVD recorder As with VIDEO and S VIDEO COMPONENT VIDE Y Pb Pr...

Page 9: ...to the DVD recolder s INPUT jacks I orexample if you connected lur camcorder to the Audio and Video Input jacks on the fiont of the DVD recorder yot_ would press the INPU I hutton until AV2 appears DVD RECORD t _ cords content to a DVD disc Front Input Ja s DV IN This jack is provided when you tc crmnecfit_g a DV camcordcr darough a IEEE 1394 Firewire c_ mm fion The DV connecfio _ can also co _tro...

Page 10: ...e you record another hne rile IV to its Input I channel or Vid 1 channel Tune the DVD recorder to the channel you want to recoid and press RECORD Use the buttons on the IW oJ the IV s remote control to nine the IV to the channel you want to watch _o1 e ample change the channel on the IV to channel 8 to watch a proglam on channel 8 To play a disc or tape hne the IV to its Input I channel or Vid I c...

Page 11: ... sometimes labeled AUDIO IN L and R 2c Connect the video cable The canes you rise foJ the video deteHnine the qtmlity of the pictme yon ll see on your TV when youre playing DVDs FoJ more infbrmation about cables and signal quality go to page 5 Connect the video cable yellow to the VIDEO O U PI J jack on the back of your DVD recorder and to the Video Input jack on xlur I sometimes labeled VIDEO IN ...

Page 12: ... box so that you could receive the signal with the DVD recorder There are also DIGITAL cable boxes that are relatively new and are used with digital cable service Even with digital cable service analog signals are often carried on the same cable Using the connection diagram above you won t be able to watch one program while recording another program This may be possible with a more sophisticated s...

Page 13: ... coltesponding Audio Input jacks on tit TV sometimes labeled AUDIO IN L and P 2c Connect the vi o cable The cables you use f_lJ the video determine the quality of the picmle you ll see on your TV when youJe playing DVDs Fo_ more infom ation about cables and signal quality go to page 5 Connect the video cable yellow to the VIDEO OUTP JT jack on the back of your DVD lecorder and to tbe Video Input j...

Page 14: ...atellite programming with the DVD Recorder turned on time the I to its Input 1 channel oJ Vid I channeL Iune the DVD _ecmdel to die INPU I 1 channd piess the INPUT button on the lemote time tile s_tellite receivel to the cllannd you want to watch To watch TV sardlite bne the I_ to its CABI E AN ENNA INPU channel usually channel 2 3 or 4 programming with the DVD recorder turned o_ fhne the satellit...

Page 15: ..._ 3b Connect tile audio cables A set of audio video canes was packed with your DVD recoide_ Connect the audio cables to the AUDIO OUTPUT L left white and R right red jacks on tbe back ofyotlr DVD recorder and to the coiiesponding Audio Input jacks on your TV sometimes labeled AUDIO IN L and R 3c Connect the video cable The canes you rise foJ the vi o detelmine the qtmlity of die pictme you ll see ...

Page 16: ...vely new and are used with digital cable service Even with digital cable service analog signals are often carried on the same cable Using the connection diagram above you won t be able to watch one program while recording another pro gram This may be possible with a more sophisticated setup using an optional signal splitter and A B switch We suggest you contact your cable company for help in recom...

Page 17: ... cable yellow to the Video Out ja on the back of your cable box and to the AV IN VIDEO jack on xlm DVD Jecorder 2 Connect the DVD recorder to the PC You need to connect cables flora the DVD recol r s Ol FFPLI jacks to tI e I_ s INPU jacks ill order to see the content born the DVD recordm whether it s a I_ program ol a disc youre playing 2a Use the RE coaxial cable tbat was packed with your DVD Jec...

Page 18: ...cable not supplied with DVD recoider 52 u must also adjust the Azldio setting go to page 34 for Jnh rmatio_ Notes If your TV is capable of progressive scan connect the DVD recorder to the TV using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks and press the HDMI button on the remote to toggle between progressive scan and interlace Please note that the component video output mode will remain at 480p even though the...

Page 19: ...te wkh the sensor on the componcnt Make sure dlclc is a ck ar path bet_veen d3e lemotu control and the component you warn to ope late so the signal isn t blocked Turn on the TV and DVD recorder 1 ibm on the DVD _ecmdel pJess th__ON button on the rumote 2 ibm on the TV and tune it to the cmlect Video Input Channel if you don t know how to acc ss the Video Input Channd on your IV go to page 20 fi_rh...

Page 20: ... the year The de mk is set for 2006 5 When finished pJess OK to save the settings Setting the Time Format 12 or 24 hour 1 In the Clock menu pres_ the down anow button to highlight 77_n orlmu and piess OK 2 Use the up and down airows to choose 12 or 24 hour 3 When finished press OK to save the settings b return to the main menu press die left aJrow Jepeatedl The TV Channel menu Searching for Channe...

Page 21: ... a_e sevtqal differe nt fmmats of DVD discs For youl DVD recoidcl only DVD R 2Ax 4x 8x o_ 16x and DVD RW 2 4x and 4 type discs can be llsed for recording A VD RkX 7 disc is _ewritable which means you can use the disc over and ove_ again similar to how you use VCR tapes to lecord Additionall DVD RW discs have many digital f_ atures f_r editing the disc s content DVD R discs can only be used one tim...

Page 22: ...t Channel Var at on Button Switch on the TV VIDEO SIGNAL VID I VID 2 SOURCE Button on the Channel TV remote Number VID I S MID O0 LINE INPUT 90 VID SOURCE 9 I VIDEO AUX 92 93 VID I VID 2 INPUT Next Steps his cfiaptel is dudicated to conn_ cting _ om DVD Jecorder and infolnlation Ol the r_ nlotr connol __hoosuwhat you want to do next and S to the appiopriate chapt_ r for instructions Chapter 2 Reco...

Page 23: ...inning of the cuHent chapter oi track unless you re within the first minute of a chapter or the first 15 seconds of a track then you ll skip to the I eginning of the pJeceding chapter or track When watci ing Ia goes to the previous channel in tile channels list EXIT CLEAR During playback removes on screen metlus and displays In the menu system clears el flies EDIT Unftnalizes a pre recorded DVDR_ ...

Page 24: ...acks on the DVD recolder _4_call these Video Input Channds because you are telling the component to send the video and audio that corresponds to the Video Input jack you used to connect the component to the DVD recorder For e ample if you connectcd a satellite receiver to your DVD recordel by using the S VIDEO IN jack oil the fiont of the unit you would need to press and release INPI F until the A...

Page 25: ...t that is copy protected This is usually true for most pre recorded DVD discs and many pre recorded VHS tapes Express Recording _Zh_ n _ltl p_ess the RECORD button oil the _emote or on th__fiont of the DVD i_cordel the Express Recording screen appears Here you can choose the duration of the recoiding For the duration each tbne you press R CORD the recording tbne incr_ ases by 30 mbmtes up to the m...

Page 26: ...hisfeature might work differently ifyou receive programming viaa cablebox adifferent connectionmay be required See page 10 for more information If you receive programming via a satellite receiver or digital cable box this feature isn t available you can t record one satellite or digital cable program and watch another satellite or digital cable program Recording from a DV Camcorder 1 Ibm oil the D...

Page 27: ... down alrows to highlight the title you want to edit and press O K Then use the left and right allows to choose the option you want to select and press OK Start playback of a title Switch to the Chapter View metal Delete a title Rename a title Elase the disc Change the disc name Return to the Edit menu only available in ChapteJ View mode Recording Over Deleted Titles with Smart Record Ifyou have d...

Page 28: ...cs CD R CD RW or DVD RAM Youcan tplay thefollowingtypesof discs Laserdiscs CD I CD ROM computer only discs discs recordedusingotherbroadcast standards i e PALor SECAM or DVD RAM discs Note Somediscsmaynot be compatible due to laserpickup and discdesign This is an example of a two sided disc the title is sually in the center of the disc Whenyoustopplayinga disc theplayer remembers whereyoustopped W...

Page 29: ...ns the disc thster until you reach the fastest scan speed lb resume normal playback press PIA_q Note Many DVD titles are programmed to prohibit skipping of warnings or credits in the beginning so that you can t fast forward through them Freeze Frame and Frame Advance While a disc is playing pless PAUSE to heeze tile pictul_ _ rib advance one flame at a time press PAUSt again Each time you press th...

Page 30: ...rap3 foHnat is the ability to store CD quality music tracks that are user hiendly and compJessed on a personal computer rap3 MPEG 3 which stands for Motion Picture Experts Group Layer 3 meaning the third layer of iIlformation is a folmat used to compress digital audio Since dle audio is compressed it takes up less space Note You can only play true mp3 files in the DVD recorder some products use so...

Page 31: ...g AN or the play mode the player begins by playing the selected file then all the files and subfolders contained in the same folder he playel then plays the contents oldie _dders at the same level as the foldel containing tile file selected at the stare Notes While listening you can use the _ or _ button to go back to the previous track or go to the next one and press the MENU button to display th...

Page 32: ...ent peoph watch on yore DVD _ecordrr hr PasswoJd s_ tting indicates whethm tl e paJental controls a_e oil ot off Iochcd oi unlocked On 3 u need to enter the passwoM in older to play discs that have a higher rating than what you ve allowed When the playe_ is locked nobody can acc_ ss the _ a_ i lg menu x_ ithout entrling the passwoJd Off No password required to play discs vt n if you ve set iatings...

Page 33: ...h_ Clock menu allows you to set thc tirm_and the datc _ u set this up the first time you ruined on the unit See Chapt_ I I fi_r complete details Recording h_ R_ coldingmenu contains the settings tllat deal with Ilow content is _ecor dto DVD Recording Quality he following ale quality options when I_ cording Remember the b_ ttcJ tile recording tile mor_ lecoiding time it _equhcs HQ High Qualio0 Best...

Page 34: ...vw dix x com _od Version I his screen shows _ uthe version of softwcale the DVD recorder is using Restore You can restore the unit to factory default settings with Restore I his dots not reset the passwold or parental contJols Highlight Y sand press OK to leset the settings 32 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only ...

Page 35: ... might appear with black bars at the top and bottom of the scleen 4 3 Letterbox 4 3 Pan Scan Choose this setting if you want the movie to fill the entbe sc een of _lm TV his night mean that parts of the picture the left and light edges won t be seen Most discs ploduced in a widescl_ en fi_rmat can t be cropped in this fashion This means the black bals will appear at the top and the bottom of the s...

Page 36: ...movie at night without disturbing an x ne Off Dynamic Range Control is offand tile volume dynamics are set to normaL TV Channel Menu You can scan all available ci anncis and edit ti cm in the TV _hannel menu The TV Channel menu with Auto Scan selected The Schedule menu with a timer recording schedule set up Auto Scan Highlight the Auto Scan icon and press OK Choose the type of signal yotl have ant...

Page 37: ...c in the DVD recorder In orde_ fo_a DVD R disc to be played in other DVD player you must finalize it Discs are automatically finalized befole they are ejected unless you choose to do it later through this f_ amre Edit Disc Name Press OK when highlighted the on scleen keyboaM appears Follow the on screen instJuctions to give the disc a diff rent name Highlight Do ewhen youJre finished and pJess OK ...

Page 38: ... time Wait 15seconds a_d try again Ma etheTrayLockfeamrehasbeenacti_ated Iflocked LOCKshowsinfl_edisplayond_efrontofd_eunk Toui_lockflledisctra b press andholdtheSTOPbuttoi_ on the front of the m_it alld then press and hold the OPEN CLOSE button on the frollt office unk at the same time wait 3 seconds before rdeasit_g both buttons Turn the unit off and on and try it ag_lin Try unplugging the AC po...

Page 39: ...e through the opening credits arid wamitlg information that appear at die begimling of DVD movies because tile disc is programmed to prohihit that action Subtitle and or audio language is not the one selected from the initial setting If the subdde and or audio language does not exist on die disc the dis priod_ langmage_vi lbe sdected instead Press the SUBTITLE or AUDIC buttons to access die availa...

Page 40: ...hying DVD discs Video CDs and watchb gTV It does riot appear when viewirlg JPEGS in browser mode Timer Recordings Make sure the do is set and file time is correct If dxetime is filaccurare set it by selecting tile up menu thell Chick Makesureyousetupthetimerrecordingcorrecdp spedficall chechthegourcefidd checkd_eAM PMsetting Ify_u re recording from a satellite receiver or cable box make sure they ...

Page 41: ... lcasons _hen cleaning the cabinet be sine to disconnect the AC power cmd f_om the AC outlet Do not use benzene thinnel_ ol other solvents _ r cleaning Wipe the cabinet with a sol cloth Formation of Condensation ue to shaip changes in temperature and htmfidit_ condensation may _rm if warm air comes in contact with any cold pairs inside the playeL When condensation f_ rms inside the play r the play...

Page 42: ...tutional o_ oth_ _commercial purpos s Batteries Units pmchased o_ serviced mltside the U S A Product Registration Pk ase _ompletc thc online Plodu_t Registration on RCA com o_ compl_ t_ and mail the Ploduct Registration Card packe d with youl unit It Mll make it easier to contact you shotlld it ever be necessar The return of the card is not required foi warranty coverage Limitation of Warranty HE ...

Page 43: ...lasts so thc above limit_rions ol _ cJusions may not apply to you his warrant 3 gives ou sp_ cific legal lights and you also tnay have ot 3_l Jights that valy from st m _to state If you purchased your product outside the United States This waHanty do_ s not app y ee ore dcalel fol walranty infolrnat on Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only 41 ...

Page 44: ...dise is being sent For more information about accessories go on line to www rca com Digital Coaxial Audio cable for Coaxial Audio connection to a compatible receiver 3 feet price IS 95 6 feet price 1g 95 Surge Protector part number PS83202C2 price 34 95 Remote Control RCR192DA1 part number 56194400 23 10 How to Order Ib place an o_der by phone have your Visa Mastel a_d oi Discovei Card ready and c...

Page 45: ... the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton This will only add delays in service for your product Thomson Inc 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis IN 46290 2006 Thomson Inc Trademark s Registered Marca s Registrada s Printed in China TOCOM 16684280 ...

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