Chapter 1: Connections And Setup; Types Of Discs; Things To Consider Before You Connect; Unpack The Box - RCA DVD Recorder/VCR Combo User Manual

Chapter 1: Connections and Setup

DVD+Rewritable
DVD+R
Some discs may not be compatible
due to laser pickup and disc design.

Things to consider before you connect

Protect components from overheating
• Don't block ventilation holes on any of the components or the fan on the back of this product. Arrange the components so that air can circulate freely.
• Don't stack components.
• When you place components in a stand, make sure you allow adequate ventilation.
• If you connect an audio receiver or amplifi er, place it on the top shelf.
Position cables properly to avoid audio interference
• Insert each cable fi rmly into the designated jack.
• If you place components above the TV, route all cables down the side of the back of the TV instead of straight down the middle of the back of the TV.
Connection Pictures
Audio/video cables are usually bundled together. For better visibility, the connection pictures in this book show each cable separately (audio left, audio right, and video).
Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only.

Unpack the Box

Your DVD/VCR came with the following items:
DVD / VCR / VIDEO CD / CD / MP3 PLAYER DIGITAL VIDEO DISC RECORDER DRC 8300
COPY
RECORD STOP/EJECT REV FWD PLAY/PAUSE
STANDBY/ON
DVD/VCR
S-Video cable (part number 257982)
(supplied with model DRC8312 only)
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Types of Discs

DISCS YOU CAN USE FOR RECORDING
DVD+R 2.4x, 4x, or 8x, and 16x ONLY;
DVD+RW 2.4x and 4x ONLY.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
This recorder is not compatible with DVD-R or DVD-RW discs for recording. Please make sure to purchase discs with
the plus "+" symbol on the package. Also, 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.
TYPES OF DISCS YOU CAN PLAY
• DVD discs – DVD movie discs (DVD-ROM); DVD+R; DVD+RW; DVD-RW (must be recorded using video mode or VM); DVD-R
(must be recorded using video mode or VM and must be fi nalized).
• CDs (Audio CDs, CD-R, CD-RW) – Audio CDs contain musical or sound content only. mp3 discs are CDs (CD-R or CD-RW)
that contain mp3 fi les. This product also plays CDs that contain JPEG fi les and Multisession CDs.
• Video CD (VCD) – Like DVD video discs, VCDs contain picture and sound content. The difference is the amount of information
that can be stored on the disc. VCDs typically have lower picture and sound quality than DVD discs. You must use DVD+R or
DVD+RW discs to record on your DVD/VCR not VCDs.
INPUT CH-/SKIP- CH+/SKIP+ OPEN/CLOSE RECORD STOP REV FWD PLAY/PAUSE
S-VIDEO
VIDEO L AUDIO R
RF Coaxial cable (part
number 221396)
Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only.
ON-OFF
TV
DVD/VCR CABLE
SAT AUX
AUDIO
ZOOM EDIT OPEN ANGLE
CLOSE
TIMER•GUIDE INFO
CLEAR MENU
OK
AGAIN
ADVANCE
LIVE
VOL CH
MUTE GO
BACK
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
INPUT 0 ANTENNA
REVERSE PLAY FORWARD
RECORD
STOP PAUSE
Remote control and
batteries (part number
261387)
Power cord (part number 218104)
1 set of audio video cables (part number 233086)
1 DVD+RW Blank Disc