Dvd Recording; Discs That You Can Use For Recording; Express Recording; Timer Recordings - RCA DRC8320N User Manual

DVD Recording

After you load a disc into the DVD recorder's disc tray, there are several ways to record programming. When you insert a blank disc, the DVD recorder
will need to format the disc so you may need to wait several seconds. The quickest way to start recording is to press the RECORD button while you're
watching a show (the recording banner appears). You don't even need to remember to press the stop button if you use the Express Recording feature (see
below).
Note: When you stop recording, the
DVD recorder takes several seconds
to save information to the disc. A
still frame of the recording may
appear on the screen before you are
returned to TV viewing.
IMPORTANT:
When you record to a DVD±R disc, you
must fi nalize it before you can play it in
another DVD player. The DVD recorder
automatically asks you if you want to
fi nalize a disc when it is fi nished recording.
If you need to fi nalize a disc later, press
TITLE, then select Finalize and press
ENTER. Once the disc is fi nalized you
won't be able to change the name of the disc
or the name of the titles on the disc.
The Timer Recording menu, with a
timer recording schedule set up.
Chapter 2: Recording and Playback

DISCS THAT YOU CAN USE FOR RECORDING

DVD±R 2.4x, 4x, 8x, and 16x ONLY; These are write-once discs and can't be erased.
DVD±RW 2.4x and 4x ONLY. These are rewritable discs which can be erased and reused for recording.
Notes:
This recorder is not compatible with DVD-RAM, CD-R, or CD-RW discs for recording.
The fi rst time you load a disc, the DVD recorder will format it. This should only take
a few seconds.
Remember, if you're using a DVD±R disc you must fi nalize it if you want to play the
disc in another DVD player (page 27). The DVD recorder automatically asks you if
you want to fi nalize a disc when it is fi nished recording.
IMPORTANT: It is NOT possible to record content that is copy-protected. This is
usually true for most pre-recorded DVD discs and many pre-recorded VHS tapes.

Express Recording

When you press the RECORD button on the remote or on the front of the DVD recorder, the
Express Recording screen appears. Here you can choose the duration of the recording. For the
duration, each time you press RECORD, the recording time increases by 30 minutes, up to the
maximum limit. The DVD recorder will record for the amount of time you specifi ed and then stop
automatically. At anytime during the recording, you can stop the recording.

Timer Recordings

The Schedule menu allows you to schedule recordings from TV programming or components you
have connected to the DVD/VCR recorder.
Note: In order for Timer Recordings to work, you must set the clock to the correct
time and date.
Also make sure to leave the DVD/VCR on before the timer recording is to start and
press the TIMER button on the remote. Do NOT turn off the power. It will not turn
on itself!

Setting Up a Timer Recording

1. Press TIMER PROG on the remote control to bring up the Timer Recording menu.
2. Press the ENTER button to start a new timer recording. The month is highlighted.
3. Use the up and down arrows or number buttons to enter the month.
4. Press the right arrow to highlight the day for the start time, then use the up and down arrows
or number buttons to enter the day.
5. Press the right arrow to highlight the hour, then use the up and down arrow or number buttons
to enter the hour.
6. Enter all the rest of the information for the timer recording, including the minutes, length of
the recording, input channel (CH#, F-AV, F-SV, R-AV, R-SV, DV), media (DVD or VCR),
mode (SP, SLP), and repeat occurrence (Once, Daily, Mon-Fri, Weekly).
7. When fi nished, press ENTER. The new timer recording will appear in the list.
8. Press TIMER to put the DVD/VCR into Timer mode. Also, leave the DVD/VCR on before
the timer recording starts. Do NOT turn off the power. It will not turn on itself!
• To edit a timer recording, highlight it and press ENTER. Then highlight and select Edit.
Change the settings and then press ENTER again to update.
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