Page 2 - Important Information; Product Registration; CAUTION; WARNING; Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.; CLASS 1
Model No. ___________________________________________Serial No._______________________ Purchase Date: ________________________________________________________________ Dealer/Address/Phone: __________________________________________________________ Important Information Product Registration Please fi...
Page 3 - Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Connections and Setup Things to consider before you connect....................................................2 Choose your connection ............................................................................3 Explanation of Jacks and Cables ..............................................
Page 4 - Chapter 1: Connections and Setup; Things to consider before you connect; Protect components from overheating; Position cables properly to avoid audio interference; Connection Pictures; Unpack the Box; Recording: Types of discs you can use
Chapter 1: Connections and Setup Things to consider before you connect Protect components from overheating • Don’t block ventilation holes on any of the components. Arrange the components so that air can circulate freely. • Don’t stack components. • When you place components in a stand, make sure yo...
Page 5 - Components
Chapter 1: Connections and Setup DVD Recorder TV DVD Recorder TV Cable Box DVD Recorder TV Satellite Receiver 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 theappropriate page for spec...
Page 6 - Back of the DVD Recorder; Explanation of Input Jacks and Cables; Pb; S-Video Jacks and Cables; Video
Chapter 1: Connections and Setup 4 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Back of the DVD Recorder The back of your recorder might look a little overwhelming at first. This section explains what goes where and why. There are two sets of jacks on theback of your DVD R...
Page 7 - OPTICAL; COAXIAL; Explanation of Jacks (from left to right)
DIGITAL AUDIO (OPTICAL and COAXIAL) : Use one of these jacks to connect your DVD Recorder if you have a Dolby Digital or DTS receiver or decoder. Some receivers have either the COAXIAL or OPTICAL type of Digital Audio Input jack, and some have both. Under most conditions, opticaland coaxial connecti...
Page 8 - To play a disc; DVD Recorder
Chapter 1: Connections and Setup OPTICAL COAXIAL Y Pb ON OFF VIDEO INPUT RF ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT L R PROG. SCAN AUDIO VIDEO OUTPUT L R AUDIO S-VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO IN Pr COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Details about the different kinds of cables used to connect your DVD Recorder are on page 4. ...
Page 10 - To watch one program while you record another:
Notes about cable boxes: If you have questions about using a cable box with the DVD Recorder, consult your cable company. RC A can only provide general instructions because cable serviceand cable boxes differ in various areas. This connection only shows a basic RF Coaxial Cable connection, your cabl...
Page 12 - If you want; SATELLITE; TV
Chapter 1: Connections and Setup The back of your TV might lookdifferent than the one pictured here. To watch TV (satellite programming) with the DVDRecorder turned on. To watch TV (satellite programming) with the DVDRecorder turned off. To play a disc: Tune the TV to its Input 1 channel or Vid 1 ch...
Page 13 - Connect the satellite receiver to the TV
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 configurationand labels vary on different satellite receivers and televisions, the steps provided are genera...
Page 14 - Advanced Audio Connection Information; Connecting your DVD Recorder to an audio/video receiver
Chapter 1: Connections and Setup OPTICAL COAXIAL Y Pb ON OFF VIDEO INPUT RF ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT L R PROG. SCAN AUDIO VIDEO OUTPUT L R AUDIO S-VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO IN Pr COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Advanced Audio Connection Information Both Dolby Digital® and DTS® are audio formats used to ...
Page 15 - Install Batteries in the Remote; Point the Remote in the Right Direction and Put it in DVD Mode; Turn on the TV and DVD Recorder; Complete the Interactive Setup; English
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’...
Page 16 - ) Select the Signal that’s connected to the RF; ) Daylight Savings Time; Select your local time zone:; Eastern; daylight savings time?; Yes
Chapter 1: Connections and Setup 2) Select the Signal that’s connected to the RF ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT jack Completing this information lets the DVD Recorder know what program signals arebeing sent to it. Choose the type of signal that is connected to the RFANTENNA/CABLE INPUT jack. Press the right ar...
Page 17 - Date; Watch TV; What to Expect; Turn on the DVD Recorder to Watch TV
Chapter 1: Connections and Setup Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 15 7) Time and Date Your DVD Recorder has an automatic clock, but it may take awhile for the Recorderto find the correct channel for the clock. Therefore, you might want to set up theclock manual...
Page 18 - Video Input Channel Variations; Button on the; Next Steps; Other Brands of TVs
Chapter 1: Connections and Setup 16 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Video Input Channel Variations Button/Switch Button on the Channel on the TV TV remote Number VIDEO VID1 S-VID 00 93 SIGNAL LINE INPUT 90 VID 1 VID 1 VID SOURCE 91 VID 2 VID 2 VIDEO AUX 92 INP...
Page 19 - Chapter 2; The Remote Control; Explanation of the buttons
page 17 Chapter 2 The Remote Control • Explanation of the buttons • Find out if the remote can operate your TV • Programming the remote to operate your TV • Programming the remote to operate other components Graphics contained within this User’s Guide are for representation only. Some of the menu sc...
Page 20 - Explanation of Buttons; Chapter 2: The Remote Control
18 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Explanation of Buttons You can use this remote to operate the DVD Recorder, and to access the featuresavailable. The remote is also designed to operate most RCA, GE, and Proscancomponents (TVs and satellite receivers). If you...
Page 21 - Find out if the remote can operate your TV; Direct Entry; Automatic Code Search
Chapter 2: The Remote Control Find out if the remote can operate your TV This remote control is designed to operate most RCA, GE, and Proscan TVs. 1. Press the TV button. 2. Press the ON•OFF button (if the TV turns on or off, this remote will operate the TV). 3. If that doesn’t work, you can try pro...
Page 22 - Using the remote to operate other components; Know the mode
20 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Chapter 2: The Remote Control Programming the remote to operate a satellite receiver or cable box This remote is already programmed to operate most RCA, GE, and Proscan satellite receivers — just press theSAT•CABLE button. If...
Page 23 - Chapter 2: Th Remote Control; Code List:TVs for TV button
Chapter 2: Th Remote Control Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 21 Abex 1172 Admiral 10011173 1211 Adventura 1174 Aiko 1016 Akai 1002 Alleron 1046 Amtron 1038 AnamNational 10031038119211931194 AOC 1004100510061007117511761195 Audiovox 1038 Belcor 1004 Bell &H...
Page 25 - Chapter 3; Watching TV
page 23 Graphics contained within this User’s Guide are for representation only. Some of the menu screens,buttons, and display messages might be different in your product than they appear in this book.Theon-screen help text provides the most current operational information. Chapter 3 Recording, Play...
Page 26 - The Channel Banner; Recording; Express Recording Feature; REC; Watching one channel while you record another channel
24 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Chapter 3: Recording, Playback, & Features Watching TV Turn on the DVD Recorder to Watch TV 1. Turn on the TV, and tune the TV to the correct Video Input Channel (this channel corresponds to the input jacks on your TV tha...
Page 27 - Timer Recordings; Setting up timer recordings to record programs automatically; Disc
Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 25 Chapter 3: Recording, Playback, & Features Timer Recordings Setting up timer recordings to record programs automatically 1. From the DVD Recorder’s main menu, use the remote’s arrow buttons tohighlight Timers , and press ...
Page 28 - Disc Library; Editing the Disc Library’s Contents; Other Sorting Options—; Show All Discs
26 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Chapter 3: Recording, Playback & Features Disc Library You can find a show you recorded to disc more quickly by using the DVD Recorder’s DiscLibrary. Everytime you use your DVD Recorder to record a program, the DVD Record...
Page 29 - Playback; Using the Info Display while playing DVD+R and DVD+RW discs
Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 27 Chapter 3: Recording, Playback, & Features Playback To play recordings, do the following: 1. Turn on the TV and the DVD Recorder. 2. Make sure the TV is tuned to the correct Video Input Channel (for help, go to p. 16). 3 ...
Page 30 - Editing Titles with the Hide Chapter Feature
Chapter 3: Recording, Playback & Features 28 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Using the Split Title Feature to Copy Camcorder Videocassette Tapes to Disc The Split Title option lets you divide one recording into different titles. This is especiallyhandy whe...
Page 31 - Chapter 4; Playing Discs
page 29 Chapter 4 Playing Discs Graphics contained within this User’s Guide are for representation only. Some of the menu screens,buttons, and display messages might be different in your product than they appear in this book.Theon-screen help text provides the most current operational information. •...
Page 32 - Chapter 4: Playing Discs; Regional Coding
30 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Chapter 4: Playing Discs Regional Coding Both the DVD Recorder and the discs are coded by region. These regional codes mustmatch in order for a pre-recorded DVD to play. This player’s code is region 1. However,discs you use f...
Page 33 - Search Options; Quick Fast Forward and Quick Reverse – DVD and Audio CD only; Playback options; Zoom; Using Different Menus
Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 31 Chapter 4: Playing Discs Search Options Picture Scan To search a disc during playback, use the FORWARD or REVERSE button. Each time youpress FORWARD or REVERSE, your DVD Recorder scans the disc faster until you reachthe faste...
Page 34 - Using the On-Screen Info Display; This is the Info Display you’ll see when you’re playing an audio CD.
32 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Chapter 4: Playing Discs Using the On-Screen Info Display The on-screen Info Display contains many playback features. To see the Info Display, press the INFO button on the remote while a disc is playing (theInfo Display appea...
Page 35 - Selecting a Title on DVDs or a Track on Audio CDs or Video CDs
Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 33 Chapter 4: Playing Discs Chapter Icon (DVD) Because DVD discs use digital technology, a title can be divided into individual chapters (similar to tracks on a CD). Youcan skip to a specific chapter by using the Chapter feature...
Page 36 - AB Repeat
34 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Chapter 4: Playing Discs Repeat Icon (DVD, Video CD, and Audio CD) By default, the Repeat feature is Off. There are three Repeat options: • Title – repeats the title that is playing • Disc – repeats the disc that is playing •...
Page 39 - Playing mp3 or JPEG files; Creating an mp3 Disc on Your Computer
Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 37 Chapter 4: Playing Discs Playing mp3 or JPEG files Your DVD Recorder can play mp3 files and JPEG files. You can also create a musical slide show by putting both mp3 (MPEG-1, layer 3) and JPEG files onthe same disc. mp3 is an ...
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Page 41 - Chapter 5; Menu System
page 39 Chapter 5 Menu System Graphics contained within this User’s Guide are for representation only. Some of the menu screens,buttons, and display messages might be different in your product than they appear in this book.Theon-screen help text provides the most current operational information. • O...
Page 42 - Chapter 5: The Menu System; Overview of the DVD Recorder’s Menu System; How to navigate through on-screen menus
40 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Chapter 5: The Menu System 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 theremote. To...
Page 45 - Using Parental Controls
Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 43 Chapter 5: The Menu System Setup The Setup menu contains many submenus that are explained on the following pages. The following list is an overview. Follow the instructions at thebottom of the screen. Note: To return to a pre...
Page 48 - Memory Card Menu; Edit the list of channels found
46 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Chapter 5: The Menu System Installation: The submenus contained in the Installation menu pertain to the way you’ve connected the DVD Recorder to other components such as your TV, satellite receiver, and or cablebox. If you mo...
Page 49 - Chapter 6; Additional Information
page 47 Chapter 6 Additional Information Graphics contained within this User’s Guide are for representation only. Some of the menu screens,buttons, and display messages might be different in your product than they appear in this book.Theon-screen help text provides the most current operational infor...
Page 50 - Chapter 6: Additional Information; Troubleshooting
48 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Chapter 6: Additional Information Troubleshooting General Problems Player 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 ...
Page 51 - Playback Problems
Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 49 Chapter 6: Additional Information Playback Problems Disc won’t play • Insert a disc with the label side facing up.• Check the type of disc you put into the player. This player only plays DVD video discs, Video CDs, audio CDs,...
Page 52 - Recording/Copying Problems
50 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Chapter 6: Additional Information Recording/Copying Problems Not enough space on the DVD+R or DVD+RW disc • To get more recording time, you can change the Recording Quality setting (page 45). Won’t record • You can’t record c...
Page 53 - Handling Cautions; Maintenance of Cabinet; Formation of Condensation
Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 51 Chapter 6: Additional Information Handling Cautions • Before connecting other components to this DVD Recorder, be sure to turn all components off. • Don’t move the player while a disc is being played. The disc may get scratch...
Page 54 - Front of the DVD Recorder
52 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Chapter 6: Additional Information Front of the DVD Recorder Underneath the door: INPUT 2: Audio/Video jacks – These Input Jacks are provided for convenience when you are connecting a temporary component, such as a camcorder. ...
Page 55 - Limited Warranty
Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 53 Chapter 6: Additional Information Limited Warranty What your warranty covers: • Defects in materials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • One year from date of purchase for parts and labor. The warranty period ...
Page 56 - Accessory Information; How to Order
54 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Chapter 6: Additional Information Accessory Information There are various accessories available to complement your DVD Recorder. Prices are subject to change without notice. All accessories are subject to availability. A ship...
Page 57 - To cable or antenna; Copying content from a DVD+R or DVD+RW disc to a VCR videocassette; Coaxial cable
To cable or antenna Copying content from a DVD+R or DVD+RW disc to a VCR videocassette The following instructions are provided for a general connection in case you might want to copy content from a disc you recorded to aVCR videocassette. The back of your TV and VCR probably don’t exactly match the ...
Page 58 - Copying content from a VCR videocassette to a DVD+R or DVD+RW disc
OPTICAL COAXIAL Y Pb ON OFF VIDEO INPUT RF ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT L R PROG. SCAN AUDIO VIDEO OUTPUT L R AUDIO S-VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO IN Pr COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT L R INPUT OUTPUT IN FROM ANTENNA OUT TO TV IN FROM CABLE/ANTENNA Copying content from a VCR videocassette to a DVD+R or DVD+RW...
Page 60 - Printed in Thailand; THOMSON
©2004 Thomson Inc. Trademark(s) ® Registered Marca(s) Registrada(s) Printed in Thailand TOCOM 16357160 Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton. This will only adddelays in service for your product. Thomson Inc. 10330 North Meridian Street In...
