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THOMSON RCA DRC8310 User Manual

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This Product Can Record on the Following
Disc Types:
DVD+R (2.4x, 4x, 8x, and 16x)
DVD+RW (2.4x and 4x)
This recorder cannot record on DVD-R or DVD-RW
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  • Page 1 DVD Recorder/VCR Combo User’s Guide Important Disc Information This Product Can Record on the Following Disc Types: DVD+R (2.4x, 4x, 8x, and 16x) DVD+RW (2.4x and 4x) This recorder cannot record on DVD-R or DVD-RW discs. Please make sure to purchase discs with the plus “+” symbol on the package.
  • Page 2 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Audio Icon ............47 Chapter 1: Connections and Setup Camera Angle Icon .

  • Page 4: Chapter 1: Connections And Setup

    Chapter 1: Connections and Setup Types of Discs DVD+Rewritable DVD+R 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 “+”...

  • Page 5: Choose Your Connection

    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 •...

  • Page 6: Explanation Of Jacks And Cables

    Chapter 1: Connections and Setup Explanation of Input Jacks and Cables This section describes the jacks and cables you can use to make connections. Some cables are supplied with your product or 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.

  • Page 7: Back Of The Dvd/Vcr

    Chapter 1: Connections and Setup DVD/VCR DVD Playback Only CABLE/ANTENNA DIGITAL COMPONENT OUTPUT INPUT S-VIDEO VIDEO OUTPUT AUDIO OUT VIDEO VIDEO INPUT CABLE/ANTENNA AUDIO AUDIO PROG. SCAN OUTPUT AC-IN OPTICAL 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.
  • Page 8 Chapter 1: Connections and Setup DVD/VCR DVD Playback Only CABLE/ANTENNA DIGITAL COMPONENT INPUT S-VIDEO OUTPUT VIDEO OUTPUT AUDIO OUT VIDEO VIDEO INPUT CABLE/ANTENNA AUDIO AUDIO PROG. SCAN OUTPUT AC-IN OPTICAL 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 quality than an RF coaxial cable but isn’t as good as S-Video.

  • Page 9: Front Of The Dvd/Vcr

    Chapter 1: Connections and Setup DVD / VCR / VIDEO CD / CD / MP3 PLAYER DIGITAL VIDEO DISC RECORDER DRC 8300 COPY STANDBY/ON RECORD STOP/EJECT PLAY/PAUSE INPUT CH-/SKIP- CH+/SKIP+ OPEN/CLOSE RECORD STOP PLAY/PAUSE S-VIDEO DV IN AUDIO VIDEO VCR buttons DVD buttons Front of the DVD/VCR COPY –...
  • Page 10 Chapter 1: Connections and Setup DVD/VCR + TV In from cable or antenna DVD/VCR CABLE/ANTENNA DVD Playback Only DIGITAL COMPONENT INPUT S-VIDEO OUTPUT VIDEO OUTPUT AUDIO OUT VIDEO VIDEO INPUT CABLE/ANTENNA AUDIO AUDIO PROG. SCAN OUTPUT DVD/VCR OPTICAL AC-IN S-VIDEO VIDEO INPUT1 S-VIDEO...

  • Page 11: Connection: Dvd/Vcr + Tv

    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.

  • Page 12: Connection: Dvd/Vcr + Tv + Cable Box

    Chapter 1: Connections and Setup DVD/VCR + TV+ Basic Cable Box The back of your TV DVD/VCR DVD Playback Only CABLE/ANTENNA and/or Cable Box might COMPONENT DIGITAL OUTPUT INPUT S-VIDEO look different than the VIDEO OUTPUT AUDIO OUT VIDEO VIDEO INPUT ones pictured here.
  • Page 13 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. 1a.
  • Page 14 Chapter 1: Connections and Setup DVD/VCR + TV+ Satellite Receiver SATELLITE The back of your AUDIO OUT DIGITAL OUT satellite receiver might DISH look different than the ANTENNA LOW SPEED VIDEO one pictured here. SATELLITE IN DATA OUT TO TV IN FROM ANT S-VIDE O PHONE JACK...

  • Page 15: Connection: Dvd/Vcr + Tv + Satellite Receiver

    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.
  • Page 16 Chapter 1: Connections and Setup DVD/VCR + TV + Basic Cable Box + Audio Receiver Audio ANTENNA FM 75Ω Receiver CENTER SUBWOOFER (12Ω) VCR 1 DIGITAL AUDIO IN – – The back of your TV VCR 1 R — FRONT — L and/or Cable Box might AUDIO look different than the...
  • Page 17 Chapter 1: Connections and Setup Connection: DVD/VCR + TV + Basic Cable Box You’ll need to consult instructions that came with your audio video receiver in order to connect it properly. The information below provides general guidelines for the DVD/VCR’s Audio Output Jacks. Both Dolby* Digital®...
  • Page 18 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 inside the remote’s battery compartment. 3.
  • Page 19 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: Notes: If you’ve connected a cable box or satellite receiver to the CABLE/ANTENNA INPUT jack, turn on the cable box or satellite receiver before completing this step.

  • Page 20: Watch Tv

    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 Year 2005 correct channel for the clock. Therefore, you might want to set up the clock manually here. Use the number buttons on the remote to enter Year, Date, and Time.

  • Page 21: How To Fi Nd Your Tv's Video Input Channel

    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.

  • Page 22: Chapter 2: The Remote Control

    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 • Using the Remote’s Features •...
  • Page 23 Chapter 2: The Remote Control Explanation of Buttons ON-OFF You can use this remote to operate the DVD/VCR, and to access the features available. The remote is also designed to operate most RCA, GE, and Proscan components (TVs, VCRs, DVD players, audio components and satellite receivers). DVD/VCR CABLE If you have another brand, you can program the remote control to operate those components (go to page 23 for AUDIO...
  • Page 24 Chapter 2: The Remote Control Find out if the remote can operate your TV ON-OFF ON•OFF button This remote control is designed to operate most RCA, GE, and Proscan TVs. TV button DVD/VCR CABLE 1. Press the TV button (if the TV turns on, this remote will operate your TV; if it doesn’t turn on, go to step 2 below).
  • Page 25 Chapter 2: The Remote Control Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components This remote is already programmed to operate most RCA, GE, and Proscan components—just press the applicable component button to operate the component (for a satellite receiver, press the SAT button; for an audio component, press AUDIO, etc.). There are two ways to program this remote control to operate other brands of satellite receivers, cable boxes, and/or other compatible components: Direct Entry and Automatic Code Search (both methods are described below).
  • Page 26 Chapter 2: The Remote Control Volume Punchthrough Feature You may fi nd this feature helpful if you’ve connected your components to an audio/video receiver (A/V receiver) or amplifi er, but you want to use the TV’s remote control to operate the volume for the receiver. An example follows: Let’s say you’ve connected your DVD player to your audio/video receiver.

  • Page 27: Remote Code List

    Chapter 2: The Remote Control Remote Code List Craig 1127 Infi nity 1050 Philco 1060 Sansui 1026 1131 1038 1006 1051 1004 1121 1109 TV button Crown 1138 1005 1149 Janeil Loewe Mitsubishi Radio Shack 1026 AUX button 1006 Envision 1098 1038 1005...
  • Page 28 Chapter 2: The Remote Control Code List for TV button TV (continued) Soundesign Toshiba 2006 2001 Kenwood 2041 Philips 2061 2010 2002 2006 2064 1005 1029 2042 2018 AUX button 1007 1043 2013 2010 2007 2060 2038 2067 1008 1044 2015 2018 2008...
  • Page 29 Chapter 2: The Remote Control Code List VCR (continued) AUX button Sears 2018 5088 Panasonic Philips Cable Box CD Player 2023 5090 2008 3006 5012 AUX button AUX button CABLE button AUDIO button 2011 2052 5091 3021 5013 2018 5092 3056 AUX button 5014...
  • Page 30 Chapter 2: The Remote Control Marantz Sherwood 4034 Audio Home Audio Phono 4058 4093 4044 Theatre In AUDIO button AUDIO button Receiver Sony Sherwood A Box AUX button AUX button 4081 4062 4022 Tuner AUDIO 4072 Mitsubishi Sony button 4094 AUDIO 4003 4005...

  • Page 31: Watching Tv

    Chapter 3 Recording, Playback & Features • Watching TV • DVD Recording (DVD+R and DVD + RW) • Disc Library • DVD Playback • VCR Recording • VCR Playback 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.

  • Page 32: The Channel Banner

    Chapter 3: Recording, Playback & Features Watching TV Turn on the DVD/VCR 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 that you used to connect the DVD/VCR to the TV).
  • Page 33 Chapter 3: Recording, Playback & Features Watching one channel while you record another channel (cable with no cable box or off-air antenna only) If you want to watch another channel while you’re recording, you need to make sure you’ve connected an RF coaxial cable to the CABLE/ANTENNA OUTPUT jack on DVD/VCR and TV’s corresponding Cable/Antenna Input jack.

  • Page 34: Timer Recordings

    Chapter 3: Recording, Playback & Features Timer Recordings Watch TV Disc Setting up timer recordings to record programs automatically Tape 1. From the DVD/VCR’s main menu, use the remote’s arrow buttons to highlight Timers, and press Disc Library the OK button. Timers Tip: You can also access the Timers menu by pressing the TIMER•GUIDE button on the remote Setup...

  • Page 35: Finding A Title (Movie, Program, Etc) By Using The Sort Feature

    Chapter 3: Recording, Playback & Features Disc Library Watch TV Live - Ch 6 Disc Disc Name: Maggie You can fi nd a show you recorded to disc more quickly by using the DVD/VCR’s Disc Library. Every time you use your DVD/VCR to record a program to disc, the DVD/VCR assigns the disc a number, and keeps track of what Tape No tape...

  • Page 36: Dvd Playback

    Chapter 3: Recording, Playback & Features DVD Playback To play recordings, do the following: 1. Turn on the TV and the DVD/VCR. 2. Make sure the TV is tuned to the correct Video Input Channel (for help, go to page 19). 3.

  • Page 37: Disc Information

    Chapter 3: Recording, Playback & Features 1- Disc name Disc Information In addition to providing information about individual titles on the disc, the Disc Title Menu gives you helpful Maggie’s Disc information about the disc itself. After you’ve inserted the DVD+RW disc or DVD+R disc, select Disc from main menu, highlight Disc Title Menu and press OK.

  • Page 38: Editing Dvd+R And Dvd+Rw Discs

    Chapter 3: Recording, Playback & Features Editing DVD+R and DVD+RW discs While playing the disc, press the INFO button on the remote (the Info Display appears). Details about the different icons appear in Chapter 4: Playing Discs. However, the edit feature includes special options for DVD+RW discs.
  • Page 39 Chapter 3: Recording, Playback & Features VCR Basics ON-OFF The VCR part of your DVD/VCR has all the basic functions of other VCRs. The basic concepts are DVD/VCR CABLE explained below and the advanced VCR features are explained on page 38. AUDIO Basic Playback ZOOM...

  • Page 40: Advanced Vcr Features

    Chapter 3: Recording, Playback & Features Advanced VCR Features ON-OFF The VCR portion of your DVD/VCR combo works like most VCRs, but has some additional features DVD/VCR CABLE for playback and copying tapes to disc. These additional VCR features provide you with all kinds of neat AUDIO features that mimic a DVD, including adding A-B edit points and search modes.

  • Page 41: Vcr Recording

    Chapter 3: Recording, Playback & Features VCR Recording After you put a videocassette tape in the VCR deck, there are several ways to record programming. The quickest way to start recording is to press the RECORD button (on the front of the DVD/VCR next to the STANDBY/ON button) while you’re watching a show. When you press the VCR REC button on the front of the DVD/VCR, the Express Record screen appears.

  • Page 42: Copying A Videocassette Tape To A Dvd Disc (Dvd+R Or Dvd+Rw)

    Chapter 3: Recording, Playback & Features Copying a videocassette tape to a DVD disc (DVD+R or DVD+RW) DVD / VCR / VIDEO CD / CD / MP3 PLAYER DIGITAL VIDEO DISC RECORDER DRC 8300 COPY When you press the COPY button on the front of the DVD recorder or access Copy Tape through the Disc menu, the Copy screen appears.

  • Page 43: Copying A Digital Video Camcorder Tape To A Dvd Disc

    Chapter 3: Recording, Playback & Features Copying a digital video camcorder tape to a DVD disc Watch TV Live - Ch 2 Your DVD/VCR enables you to view and/or copy pictures and sound from a digital video camcorder connected Disc No Disc to the DV IN jack on the front of the unit.

  • Page 44: Chapter 4: Playing Discs

    Chapter 4 Playing Discs • Regional Coding • Types of Discs You Can Play • How to Load and Play Discs • Using the Different Menus • Search Options • Playback Options • Using the On-screen Info Display 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.
  • Page 45 Chapter 4: Playing Discs Regional Coding Both the DVD/VCR and the discs are coded by region. These regional codes must match in order for a pre-recorded DVD to play. This player’s code is region 1. However, discs you use for recording (DVD+R and DVD+RW) aren’t assigned region numbers.

  • Page 46: Using Different Menus

    Chapter 4: Playing Discs Using Different Menus Each disc is programmed with different features. There are three separate types of menus that you can use to access features: • The DVD’s Disc menu – The Disc menu is part of each disc and is separate from the DVD/ VCR’s menu.
  • Page 47 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 (the Info Display appears across the top of the screen). Each feature is illustrated with an icon. Use the left and right arrow buttons to move through the different icons in the Info Display. When an icon is highlighted, use the up and down arrow buttons on the remote to scroll through the choices.
  • Page 48 Chapter 4: Playing Discs JPEG Info Display… go to page 50. Time Display (DVD, Video CD, and Audio CD) This feature displays the time that has elapsed during playback. For DVD discs, the time displayed refers to the current title and acts as a Time Search feature.
  • Page 49 Chapter 4: Playing Discs Repeat Icon (DVD, Video CD, and Audio CD) By default, the Repeat feature is Off. There are four Repeat options: • Chapter – repeats the chapter that is playing (track for CD or VCD). • Title – repeats the title that is playing •...
  • Page 50 Chapter 4: Playing Discs Camera Angle Icon (DVD) Some discs contain multiple angles of a particular scene or sequence. If the disc only has one angle, this feature won’t work. Currently, very few discs have this feature. 1. While a disc is playing, press ANGLE on the remote. If the disc wasn’t created with multiple angles, the invalid symbol appears. If the disc contains multiple angles, the Angle icon appears with the current angle number and the number of angles available.
  • Page 51 Your DVD/VCR can play unprotected mp3 fi les, JPEG fi les, and unprotected WMA fi les. mp3 is an audio fi le format which compresses recorded music. It was developed by Fraunhofer Gesellschaft in collaboration with Thomson Inc. The main advantage of the mp3 format is the ability to store CD-quality music tracks that are user-friendly and compressed on a personal computer.
  • Page 52 Chapter 4: Playing Discs 4. Select a fi le using the up and down arrow buttons, press OK (the playback options appear). Use the up and PLAY down arrow buttons to scroll through the options and press OK when the desired option appears. 01.THE REASON -3.jA- - LET_S_ •...
  • Page 53 Chapter 4: Playing Discs Repeat Allows you to set the repeat options for playback. Repeat Disc: all pictures in every folder repeat play. Repeat Off: repeat is set to off. Rotate Rotates the picture clockwise 90º, 180º and 270º, respectively. Press OK to rotate. Zoom Zooms in on the picture up to 4x.
  • Page 54 Chapter 5 Menu System • Overview of the DVD/VCR’s Menu System • Watch TV Menu • Disc Menu • Tape Menu • Disc Library Menu • Timer Menu • Setup Menu 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.
  • Page 55 Chapter 5: Menu System Overview of the DVD/VCR’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 the remote. To access the main menu when you’re not playing a disc or tape, press the MENU button.
  • Page 56 Chapter 5: Menu System Watch TV Live - Ch 2 Watch TV Disc The Watch TV menu shows the current channel or input. To watch TV, press OK when the Watch TV menu is highlighted (the channel banner appears to show you available program information, such as channel, name, and Tape No Disc time).
  • Page 57 Chapter 5: Menu System Disc Library The disc library accesses information about what you’ve recorded onto discs. Details of this feature and the submenus are described on page 33. Timers Timer: You can add timers and view or edit existing timers from this menu for automatic recording. Timer recordings are especially useful when you have a favorite program that you want to record every week and/or every day.
  • Page 58 Chapter 5: Menu System To set Ratings: Parental Control Lock 1. From the DVD/VCR’s main menu, select Setup and press OK (the Setup menu items appear). System Options Rating Limits 2. Since Parental Control is already highlighted, just press OK (the Parental Control menu items appear). Recording Options Unrated Titles 3.
  • Page 59 Chapter 5: Menu System Recording Options Parental Control Destination: choose whether you want the default setting set to record to a disc (DVD) or a System Options tape (VCR). Destination Recording Options Default Rec Quality: the better the quality, the more memory (space) the recording will use Default Rec Quality Disc Options on the DVD+R or DVD+RW disc or tape.
  • Page 60 Chapter 5: Menu System Disc Menu: many discs have their own menu that appears on the screen. You can select the language in which you want the disc menu displayed. In order for your setting to take effect, the disc’s menu must have been created with the corresponding language option.

  • Page 61: Handling Cautions

    Chapter 6 Additional Information • Troubleshooting • Handling Cautions • Maintenance of Cabinet • Limited Warranty • Accessory 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.
  • Page 62 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/VCR: on the front of the unit, press and hold the STANDBY/ON button while you press and hold the DVD STOP button—wait at least 3 seconds before you release both of the buttons.
  • Page 63 Chapter 6: Additional Information • If the disc appears to be playing but you do not see a picture (or Unusable Signal or Insuffi cient Video Signal appears on the screen), make sure the TV is tuned to the correct Video Input Channel for how you connected it to the DVD/VCR. Go to page 19 for help. •...
  • Page 64 Chapter 6: Additional Information mp3 fi les The following recommendations can’t be taken as a guarantee that the DVD/VCR will play mp3 recordings, or as an assurance of sound quality. Certain technologies and methods for mp3 fi le recording on CD-R discs prevent optimal playback of these fi les on your product. •...
  • Page 65 Chapter 6: Additional Information Remote Control Remote won’t work • You might be in the wrong mode. To operate your DVD/VCR, press the DVD/VCR button on the remote before you press any other buttons. If you’re operating the TV, press the TV button fi rst, etc. (this remote operates most RCA, GE, and Proscan TVs and satellite receivers, and you can program it to operate other brands of televisions).
  • Page 66 ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE) ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED. NO VERBAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION GIVEN BY THOMSON INC., ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE A GUARANTY OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY.

  • Page 67: Accessories

    Chapter 6: Additional Information Accessory Information There are various accessories available to complement your DVD/VCR. Prices are subject to change without notice. All accessories are subject to availability. A shipping and handling fee will be charged upon ordering, and we are required by law to collect the appropriate sales tax for each individual state, country, and locality to which the merchandise is being sent.
  • Page 68 Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton. This will only add delays in service for your product. Thomson Inc. Thomson Inc. 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis, IN 46290 ©2005 Thomson Inc. Trademark(s) ® Registered Marca(s) Registrada(s) Printed in Thailand THOMSON TOCOM 1644356A...

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