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DVD Recorder
User’s Guide
DRC8005N
Changing Entertainment. Again.
DRC8005N_cov 1 2/2/04, 6:45 PM
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Important Information WARNING This symbol indicates that this product incorporates double To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this CAUTION insulation between hazardous mains voltage and user DVD Recorder to rain or moisture. accessible parts. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR This symbol indicates “dangerous This symbol indicates important ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES voltage” inside the product that in
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DRC8005N_part1_2_1 2/2/04 6:21 PM Page 1 Table of Contents Chapter 1: Connections and Setup Chapter 5:The Menu System Things to consider before you connect....................................................2 Overview of the Menu System ..............................................................40 Choose your connection............................................................................3 The Main Menu .................................................................................
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DRC8005N_part1_2_1 2/2/04 6:21 PM Page 2 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 you allow adequate ventilation. •If you connect an audio receiver or amplifier, place it on the top shelf. Position cables properly to avoid audio interference
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DRC8005N_part1_2_1 2/2/04 6:21 PM Page 3 Chapter 1: Connections and Setup 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 the appropriate page for specific instructions. Components Cables Needed Connection Go to • Coaxial TV p. 6 • Audio/video • S-Video DVD Recorder TV • Coaxial TV + cable p. 8 • Audio/video box • S-Video D
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DRC8005N_part1_2_1 2/2/04 6:21 PM Page 4 Chapter 1: Connections and Setup Explanation of Input Jacks and Cables This section describes the jacks and cables you can use to make connections (only S-Video and Audio/Video cables are packed with your DVD Recorder — you can purchase other cables by calling 1-800-338-0376, details are on page 55, or order online at www.rca.com, or go to your local electronics store). There are several ways to connect your DVD Recorder to your TV depending upon the c
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DRC8005N_part1_2_1 2/2/04 6:21 PM Page 5 Chapter 1: Connections and Setup COMPONENT INPUT OUTPUT VIDEO OUTPUT VIDEO VIDEO Y DIGITAL S-VIDEO IN AUDIO OUT Pb L L COAXIAL RF ANTENNA/CABLE AUDIO AUDIO Pr PROG. INPUT SCAN R S-VIDEO OUT R OPTICAL ON OFF Explanation of Jacks (from left to right) RF ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT: Connect an RF Coaxial cable from an off-air antenna, cable box, or cable outlet to this jack.The cable is send- ing the programming from the source to the DVD Recorder. Our connect
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DRC8005N_part1_2_1 2/2/04 6:21 PM Page 6 Chapter 1: Connections and Setup COMPONENT INPUT OUTPUT VIDEO OUTPUT VIDEO VIDEO Y DIGITAL S-VIDEO IN AUDIO OUT Pb L L COAXIAL RF ANTENNA/CABLE AUDIO AUDIO Pr PROG. INPUT SCAN R S-VIDEO OUT R OPTICAL ON OFF DVD Recorder From Cable Line or Off-air antenna 2 2 4c 4c 4a 4a 1 3 3 1 4b 4b 4a 4a VIDEO L S-VIDEO R INPUT1 S-VIDEO CABLE/ANTENNA INPUT2 TV The back of your TV might look different than the one pictured here. Details about the different kinds of
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White DRC8005N_part1_2_1 2/2/04 6:21 PM Page 7 Chapter 1: Connections and Setup Connection: DVD Recorder + TV This connection uses the 2-way splitter (provided) so you will be able to watch one program while recording another program. 1. Connect the signal (cable or antenna): 2 Way Splitter Note: Depending upon how you currently have your TV connected, you’ll have to disconnect the cable (provided) from your TV’s Antenna Input jack (sometimes labeled CABLE/ANTENNA) or your VCR’s Input jack be
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DRC8005N_part1_2_1 2/2/04 6:21 PM Page 8 Chapter 1: Connections and Setup The back of your TV COMPONENT INPUT OUTPUT and/or Cable Box might VIDEO OUTPUT VIDEO VIDEO look different than the Y DIGITAL S-VIDEO IN ones pictured here. AUDIO OUT L Pb L COAXIAL RF ANTENNA/CABLE AUDIO AUDIO Pr INPUT PROG. SCAN R S-VIDEO OUT R OPTICAL OFF ON DVD Recorder 2c 2c CABLE IN CABLE OU T 2a 2a 2b 2b 1c 1c Cable Box From Cable Line or 1b 1b Off-air antenna S-VIDEO VIDEO L R INPUT1 1a 1a S-VIDEO CABLE/ANTEN
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DRC8005N_part1_2_1 2/2/04 6:21 PM Page 9 Chapter 1: Connections and Setup Connection: DVD Recorder + TV + Basic Cable Box 1. Connect the 2 Way Splitter (provided) to split the cable signal Note: Before you connect the DVD Recorder, you’ll need to disconnect some of the cables first in order to re-connect them. 1a. Disconnect the RF Coaxial cable that originates from the cable signal coming into your house, and goes to the 2 Way Splitter cable box. Connect this RF Coaxial cable to the 2 Way Sp
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DRC8005N_part1_2_1 2/2/04 6:21 PM Page 10 Chapter 1: Connections and Setup Satellite Receiver The back of your satellite AUDIO OUT receiver might look different R LOW SPEED than the one pictured here. VIDEO SATELLITE IN DATA OUT TO TV IN FROM ANT S-VIDEO PHONE JACK L 1 1 2b 2a 2a 2b SATELLITE DISH DVD Recorder COMPONENT INPUT OUTPUT VIDEO OUTPUT VIDEO VIDEO Y DIGITAL S-VIDEO IN AUDIO OUT L L Pb COAXIAL RF ANTENNA/CABLE AUDIO AUDIO Pr INPUT PROG. SCAN R S-VIDEO OUT R OPTICAL If you want OFF
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DRC8005N_part1_2_1 2/2/04 6:21 PM Page 11 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 configuration 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. If you have cable TV service AND satellite TV, yo
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DRC8005N_part1_2_1 2/2/04 6:21 PM Page 12 Chapter 1: Connections and Setup Consult the manual that came with your COMPONENT INPUT OUTPUT receiver to connect it VIDEO OUTPUT properly. VIDEO VIDEO Y DIGITAL S-VIDEO IN AUDIO OUT Pb L L COAXIAL RF ANTENNA/CABLE AUDIO AUDIO Pr PROG. INPUT SCAN R S-VIDEO OUT R OPTICAL ON OFF DVD Recorder DIGITAL AUDIO DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT AUDIO L (left) OPTICAL and R (right) COAXIAL Advanced Audio Connection Information Both Dolby Digital® and DTS® are audio for
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DRC8005N_part1_2_1 2/2/04 6:21 PM Page 13 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 on the remote. 3. Put the battery compartment cover back on the remote. Important Battery Information • If you’re not going to use the remote for a month or more, be sure to remove the batteries because they can leak and cause damage
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DRC8005N_part1_2_1 2/2/04 6:21 PM Page 14 Chapter 1: Connections and Setup 2) Select the Signal that’s connected to the RF Antenna-Cable Antenna-Cable ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT jack Completing this information lets the DVD Recorder know what program signals are being sent to it. Choose the type of signal that is connected to the RF ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT jack. Press the right arrow button to access the choices: Antenna-Cable (cable without a cable box) Antenna Only (no cable service, just off-a
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DRC8005N_part1_2_1 2/2/04 6:21 PM Page 15 Chapter 1: Connections and Setup 7) Time and Date Your DVD Recorder has an automatic clock, but it may take awhile for the Recorder Year 2004 to find the correct channel for the clock.Therefore, you might want to set up the Date 04/29 Tue 29-April clock manually here. Time 01:47 PM Use the number buttons on the remote to enterYear, Date, and Time. To change the AM/PM setting when you’re entering the Time, press the right arrow button. Notes: Done If
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DRC8005N_part1_2_1 2/2/04 6:21 PM Page 16 Chapter 1: Connections and Setup How to find your TV’s Video Input Channel In order to see what’s playing on your DVD Recorder, 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 Recorder to the TV.The Video Input Channel(s) varies for different brands and different models of TVs. RCA, GE, and Proscan TVs If your brand of TV is RCA, GE, or Proscan, the remote control packe
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DRC8005N_part1_2_1 2/2/04 6:21 PM 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 screens, buttons, and display messages might be different in your product than they appear in this book. The on-screen help text provides the most current operational
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DRC8005N_part1_2_1 2/2/04 6:21 PM Page 18 Chapter 2: The Remote Control Explanation of Buttons DVD ON OFF You can use this remote to operate the DVD Recorder, and to access the features available.The remote is also designed to operate most RCA, GE, and Proscan SATCAB LE TV components (TVs and satellite receivers). If you have another brand, you can program the remote control to operate those components (go to page 19 for instructions). Indicator light The descriptions that follow describe
