RCA GUIDEplus+ DRC8000N User manual

DVD Recorder
User's Guide
Changing Entertainment. Again.

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FCC INFORMATION
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class g digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC rules.These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmfa_
interference in a residential installation.This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio E'equency
enemy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However,there is no guarantee that i_erfarence will not occur in a particular
instagation, lf this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on,the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures.
Reorient or relocal;e the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver:
Connect this equipment into an Outlet on a circuit d_rent from that to which the receiver is
connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian feterference-wCausing Equipment
Regulations.
Referto the identification/ratinglabellocatedon the backpanelof yourproduct for its
proper operatingvoltage.
Product Registration
P_easefigout the product registration card and return it immediatelR Returning this card allows usto contact
you if needed.
Keepyour salesreceipt to obtain warrantyparts and service andfor proof of purchase.Attach it hereand
record the serial andmode_numbers in caseyou needthem.The numbers are iocated on the back of the
bjayen
Model No. DRC8OOO................................................................................ SeriaiNo.......................................
Deafer/Address/Phone: ................................................................................
WARNING
To reduce the riskoffire or shock hazard,do notexpose this
DVD Recorder to rain or moisture.
CAUTION
THIS PRODUCT UTILIZESALASER.USEOF CONTROLS OR
ADJUSTMENTSOR PERFORMANCEOF PROCEDURES
OTHERTHAN THOSE SPEOFIEDHEREIN MAY RESULTIN
HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.DO NOT OPEN
COVERSAND DO NOT REPAIRYOURSELEREFER
SERVIONGTO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
CAUTION
FCC Regulationsstate that unauthorized changesor
modifications to this equipment mayvoid the user'sauthority
to operate it.
Note:
This DVD Recorderis designedand manufactured to
respondto the RegionManagementInformation.If the
Regionnumber ofaDVD discdoesnot correspondto the
Regionnumber of this DVD Recorderthis DVD Recorder
cannot playthe disc.The Regionnumber for this DVD
Recorder isRegionNo I.
Note:
ThisdeviceisprotectedbyU.S.patentnumbers4,63_,603
and4,577,216and4,819,098andotherintegectualpropar_
rights.TheuseofMacrovision'scopyprotectiontechnologyin
thedevicemustbeauthorizedbyMacrovMon andisintended
forhome andotherlimitedpay-per_viewusesone/,unless
othei_viseauthorizedinwritingbyMacrovision.Reverse
engfeeeringordisassemblyisprohibited.
The apparatusshagnot be exposed to dripping or splashing
andthat no objectsfilledwith liquids, such asvases,shallbe
placed on the apparatus.
GUIDE Plus+pa_ents:6,331,877;6,239,794;6,154,203;
5,940,073;4,908,713;4,751,578;4,706,t2t
Ventilation:
You mustadequatelyventilate the product. Makesure there isadequatespacearound the DVD
Recorderto provideproperair flowfor ventilation.Seediagram.
VCR P_us+,C3,PiusCode,G-LINK,andGUIDEPlus+aretrademarksofGemstar-TVGuideInternational,fec.and/oritsrelatedaffiliates.
TheVCR Plus+andtheGUIDE Plus+systemsaremanufacturedunderlicensefromGemstar-TVGuideInternational,Inc.and/oritsrelatedaffiliates.
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GUIDE PLUS+ SYSTEM. IN NO EVENT SHALL GEMSTAR BE LIABLE FORANYAMOUNT REPRESENTING LOSS OF
PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, OR INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IN CONNECTIONWITHTHE
PROVISION OR USE OFANY INFORMATION, EQUIPMENT, OR SERVICES RELATING TOTHE GUIDE PLUS+ SYSTEM.
THOMSON AND GEMSTAR ARE UNAFFILIATED ENTITIES.THE GUIDE PLUS+ SYSTEM IS OPERATED BY GEMSTAR.
THOMSON SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FORANY LOSS OR DAMAGE INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITEDTO, DIRECT, INDIRECT,
SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SUFFERED BYTHE USER OF THIS PRODUCT DUETO MALFUNCTIONING,
UNAVAILABILITY OR DISCONTINUANCE OFTHE GUIDE PLUS+ SYSTEM ORTHEACCURACY OFTHE PROGRAM
INFORMATION PROVIDED BYTHE GUIDE PLUS+ SYSTEM.

Table of Contents
Chapter I: Connections and Setup
Things to consider before you connect....................................................2
Chooseyour connection............................................................................3
Connection:DVD Recorder+TV +VCR (optional) ................................4
Connection:DVD Recorder+TV + Cable Box........................................6
Connection:DVD Recorder+TV + SatelliteReceiver............................8
AdvancedAudioConnectionInformation ..............................................l0
Connect the G-LINK cable...................................................................... It
Install batteries in the remote control .................................................. 12
Turn on theTV and the DVD Recorder ................................................12
Complete Interactive Setup.................................................................... 12
How to find your TV'sVideo Input Channel .......................................... 15
Bach of the DVD Recorder...................................................................... 16
Front of the DVD Recorder .................................................................... 17
What to Expect ........................................................................................ 18
Next Steps ................................................................................................ 18
Chapter 2:The Remote Control ............ 19
Explanation of buttons ............................................................................20
Find out if the remote can be programmed to operate your TV ......21
Programming the remote to operate your TV ....................................2t
Programming the remote to operate your satellite receiver
or cable box .............................................................................................. 22
Using the remote to operate other components ................................22
Code list for programming the remote control ..................................23
Chapter 3: Using the Recorder's Features
WatchingTV ............................................................................................26
The Channel Banner................................................................................26
Recording .................................................................................................. 26
Expressrecording ......................................................................................26
Watching onechannel whileyou record another channel ..................26
Recordingfrom the GUIDE Plus+on-screenprogramminggeide......25
Setting upTimer Recordingsto record programsautomatically........27
ConflictingTheers ....................................................................................27
Playback....................................................................................................27
Disc Library .............................................................................................. 28
Editingthe Disc Library'sContents ........................................................28
Findinga title (movie, program,etc.) byusingthe Sort Feature ........28
Playback....................................................................................................29
About the GUIDE Plus+ On-Screen programming Guide..................30
Listings........................................................................................................3I
Sort ............................................................................................................3 I
News ..........................................................................................................32
Messages....................................................................................................32
Promotions andAdvertising....................................................................32
Schedule ....................................................................................................32
Setup ..........................................................................................................32
Chapter 4: Playing Discs .......................... 33
RegionalCoding........................................................................................ 34
How to Load and Play Discs....................................................................34
Using Different Menus ............................................................................ 35
SearchOptions ........................................................................................35
PlaybackOptions...................................................................................... 35
Using the On-Screen Info Display..........................................................36
Time Display..............................................................................................37
SelectingaTitle ........................................................................................37
Selectinga Chapter ..................................................................................37
SelectingSubtitles....................................................................................37
Repeat Feature..........................................................................................38
ChangingtheAudio Language................................................................38
Changingthe CameraAngle....................................................................39
Play Mode Feature(Audio CD only) ......................................................39
Introsean (AudioCD only)......................................................................40
PlayBack Control (FBC),Video CD only................................................40
Playingmp3 andlor JPEG files................................................................4 I
Viewing JPEG files....................................................................................42
Chapter 5:The Menu System .................. 43
Overview of the Menu System ..............................................................44
Watch TV ..................................................................................................44
GUIDE Plus+ ............................................................................................44
Disc ............................................................................................................44
Play Disc ....................................................................................................
DiscTitle Menu..........................................................................................
Player Menu ..............................................................................................
PlayEst ........................................................................................................
Disc Options..............................................................................................
Autoplay ....................................................................................................
ScreenFormat ..........................................................................................
Angle Icon..................................................................................................
Disc Library ..............................................................................................
Timers ......................................................................................................
Setup..........................................................................................................47
Parental Controls......................................................................................47
Lock/Unlock........................................................................................47
Bated Titles..........................................................................................48
Unrated Titles ....................................................................................48
SystemOptions ........................................................................................48
Digital Output ....................................................................................48
SRSITruserround................................................................................48
Black Level..........................................................................................48
DisplayDimmer ..................................................................................48
AudioBroadcast..................................................................................
RecordingOptions....................................................................................
RecordingQuality ..............................................................................
Smart Record......................................................................................
Disc Options ..............................................................................................
Languages ..................................................................................................
Display..................................................................................................
Audio....................................................................................................
Subtitles ..............................................................................................
Disc ......................................................................................................
Installation Menu ......................................................................................50
Interactive Setup................................................................................50
Channel Search ..................................................................................50
Clock Setup ........................................................................................50
Channel List........................................................................................50
GUIDE Flus+Setup............................................................................50
Chapter 6:Additional Information ........ 5 I
Troubleshooting........................................................................................52
Handling Cautions....................................................................................55
Maintenance of Cabinet ..........................................................................85
Explanation of Jacks and Cable ..............................................................86
Limited Warranty ....................................................................................57
Accessories................................................................................................59
Copyingcontent from a DVD÷R or DVD+RW discto aVCR
videocassette ............................................................................................60
Copyingcontent from aVCR videocassette to a DVD+R or
DVD+RW disc ..........................................................................................61

Things to consider before you connect
Protect components from overheating
Don't block ventilation holes on any of the components.Arrange the components so th_z air can circulate freely.
Don'tstackcomponents.
When you place components in a stand, make sure you allow adequate ventilation.
If you connect an audio receiver or amptiger, place it on the top shelf.
Position cables properly to avoid audio interference
Insert each cable firmly into the designated jack.
If you place components above the T_, route all cables down the side of the back of the TV instead of straight down the middle of the back of the T_
If your antenna uses 300_ohm twin lead cables, do not coil the cables.Also, keep the twin lead cables away from audio/video cables.
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 ont_
Recording:Types of discs you can use
DVD+R and DVD+RW
Playback:Types of discs you can play
•DVO discs - contain picture and sound (DVD-R, DVD+ RW, DVD-R, DVD- RW, DVD ROM are compatible with this
player).
CDs (Audio CDs, CD-R, CD-RW) -Audio CDs contain musical or sound content only. rap3 discs are CDs that
cono'nmp3 sTh'sp odo t op ysCOsth coooio PEO0os ndMo'tise s'onCOs
_IoT_vTAL_w-" Video CD (VCD) and SuperVideo CD (S-VCD) discs - 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
Some discs maynot he picture and sound quality than DVD discs. SuperVibeo CDs (S-VCDs) can be used to record up to 70 minutes of
compatible due to laser pickup digital sound and video, with MPEG-2 standard video and MPEG- I standard audio, S-VCD disc compatibility is
ar_l disc d_ign, dependent on which MPEG coding software, disc design software, disc writer software are used, and the discs
themselves.
Unpack the Box
Your DVD Recorder came with the following items:
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DVD Recorder
2Way Splitter (part numberVH47)
You must connect the 2 Way Splitter in order to
watch one program while you record another one. Not
applicable with satellite or digital cable box.
Remote control and
batteries (part number
261387)
Power cord (part number 218104)
G-LINK cable (part number 246990)
S-Video cable (part number RF Coaxial cable (part
257982) number 221396) I set of audio video cables (part number 233086)
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Choose Your Connection
There are sever_ w_ys to connect your DVD Recorder. P{ease use the following chart to determine which Connection is best for you.Turn to the
appropriate page for specific instructions.
Components CablesNeeded Connection
DVD Recorder
DVD Recorder
DVD Recorder
TV
TV Cable Box
TV Satellite Receiver
• Coaxial
• Audiolvideo
• S-Video (optional)
• Coaxial
•Audio/video
•S-Video (optional)
•Coaxial
•Audio/video
•S-Video (optional)
TV
TV + cable
box
TV+ satellite
receiver
Goto
p.4
p.6
p.8
Connecting an optional audio receiver:
After you connect the DVD Recorder to your TV (choose
an option above), go to page 10 for general information
about connecting an audio/video receiver.
VCR Connection go to pages 60 & 61
If you want to copy content from a DVD to a videotape or vice
versa,go to pages60 and 61 for general information.
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DVD Recorder
_ABLE/ANTEIIHA
VIDEO L R
TV
S-VIDE0
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The back of your TV might look
different than the one pictured here.
Details about the different kinds of cables used to connect your DVD Recorder are on page 56.
To watch one program while you
record another: Tune the TV to its Input I channel orVid I channel
Tune the DVD Recorder to the channel you want to record, and press
RECORE_
Use the buttons on the TV (or the TV's remote control _) to tune the TV to
the channel you want to watch.
To play a disc Tune theTV its Input I channel orVid I channel.
If you need help f_ndingyourTV'svariousVideoInput Channels,go to page 15.
*Theremote controlpacked w_:hyour DVD Recorderiscapable of beingprogrammed to operate man/brands and modelsofTVs andVCRs.Forinstructions,
go topage 19.If the remote operatesyour T_,pressTV _nd INPUT toaccessthe VideoInput Channel.
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2 Way Splitter
(provided)
RP Coaxial cable
Audio video cables are
usually colo_coded red,
white, and yellow.
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.Also, the connection directs you to send the
cable/antenna signal to the DVD Recorder so you can utilize the DVD Recorder's on-
screen programming guide.
I. Connect the signal (cabte or antenna)
Note:Dependingupon howyou currently hove yourTV connected,you'll haveto disconnectthe cable
from yourTV'sAntenna thpotjack (sometimeslabeledCABLE/ANTENNA)beforeyou connectit as
explainedbelow.
Cable service: If you have cable service via a cable that comes out of the wall,
connect the end of that cabte to the 2Way Splitter (provided) m connect the cable to
the end of the 2 Way Splitter that only has one connecto_
Note: If you have a cable box, go to page 6 for connection instructions.
Off-air antenna: If you use an off-air antenna to get TV programming, connect the
antenna's RF coaxial cable to the end of the 2Way Splitter that only has one
connecto_
2. Use the RF Coaxial cable that was packed with your DVD Recorder, and connect one
end to the 2Way Splitter -- connect the cabte to the end that has two connectors
(it doesn't matter which of the two connectors you use). Connect the other end to
the RFANTENNA/CABLE INPUT jack on the back of the DVD Recorde_
3. Connect another RF Coaxial cable (not provided) to the other connector that's
available on the 2Way Splitte_ Connect the other end of this RF Coaxial cable to the
TV's Antenna Input jack (sometimes labeled CABLE/ANTENNA).
Connect the DVD Recorder to the TV
4. You need to connect cabtes to the DVD Recorder's OUTPUT iacks to the TV's
INPUT jacks in order to see the content from the DVD Recordel_
4a. Connect the audio cables.
A set of audio/video cables was packed with your DVD Recorden Connect the
audio cables to the OUTPUTAUDIO L (left -white) and R (right - red) iacks on
the back of your DVD Recorder, and to the corresponding Audio Input jacks on
your TV (sometimes labeled AUDIO IN L and R).
4h. Connect the video cable.The cables you use for the video determine the quality
of the picture you'll see on your TV when you're playing DVDs. For more
information about cables and signal quality, go to page $6. Connect the video cable
(yellow) to the OUTPUT VIDEO iack on the back of your DVD Recorder, and to
theVideo Input jack on your TV (sometimes labeledVIDEO IN).
S-VIDEO (not shown) If your TV has an S-VIDEO jack.connect one end of the
S-Video cable (provided) to the S-VIDEO iack on the back of the TV and the other
end to the S-VIDEO OUT iack on the back of the DVD Recorder.
COMPONENT OUT -Y, Pb, Pr (not shown) If your TV has Component Input
Jacks (Y, Pb, Pr), you can achieve even greater picture quality by connecting the
DVD Recorder to the TV using these jacks (COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT, Y,
Pb,Pr on the DVD Recorder). For more explanation, go to page 56.
Note:If your TV _scapableof progresslvescan,connect the DVD Recorderto theTV using the
COMPONENTV/DEO OUTPUTjacks, and slidethe PROGSCAN switch to the ON position to see DVD
titles (movies)in progressivescan format. If you need more explanation,go to page55.
5. Attach theAC power cord to the unit.
6. Insert the other end of the AC power cord into an AC oudet (or power strip).
Go to page 12
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The back of your TV and/or Cable Box might
look different than the ones pictured here.
DVD Recorder
Cable Box
TV
CABLE/AhTEIIHA
VIDEO L R S-VIDEO
Notes about cable boxes;
If you have ques_ons about us_ng a cable box with the DVD Recorder, consu_ your cable company. R_ can only provide _neml inst_c_ons because cable serwce and
cable boxes differ in various areas.
You must view premium cable channels through the DVD Recorder if you use this connection because ordy reguler cable channels are being sent to the TV via the 2
Way Splltte_
If you have a d_gital cable box, you need to purchase a _paclal Lype of sphtter--the one packed with the DVD Recorder is only for regular, analog cable boxes.
Ifyou connect your components as described,you must access differentVideo {nput Channels on your TV to see programming, b"you don't know
how to access Video Input Channels on your T_, go to page I S for help.A general explanation, based on the connection shown above, follows:
To watch one program while you record another: Tune the TV to its Input I channel orVid I channel.
Tune the DVD Recorder to the cable box channel (usually channel 2,
3, or 4).
Tune the cable box to the channel you want to record.
Press the RECORD button on the DVD Recorder.
Use the buttons on the TV (or the TV's remote control ) to tune the TV
to the channe{ you wa_t to w_t_h.
To play a disc Tune theTV to its Input I channel orVid I channel.
If you need help finding your TV's various Video Input Channels, go to page 15.
*The rer_lote control packed with your DVD Recorder is capable of being programmed to operate many brands and models of TVs. For instructions, go to page t 9. If the remote
operates your TV, press TV and INPUT to access the Video Input Channel.
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Connection: DVD Recorder +TV + Cable Box
2 Way Splitter
(provided)
RF Coaxial c_le
Audio video cables are
usually cofoPcoded red,
white, and yellow. Red=
right audio;White -- left
audio;Yellow = video.
I. Connect the 2 Way Splitter (provlded) to spilt the cable signal
Note: Beforeyou connectthe DVD Recorder,you'll needto thsconnectsome of the cablesfirst in orderto re<onnect them.
la. Disconnect the RP Coaxial cable tBet originates from the cable signal coming into your house, and goes to the
cable box. Connect this RF Coaxial cable to the 2 Way Splitter that was packed with your DVD Recorder -- connect
the cable to the end of the 2Way Splitter that has only one connector.
Note: If you havea digltol cable box,you can't use the 2 waysplitter provided.Youneed to purchase a digital splltte_
Ib. Use the RF Coaxial cable that was packed with your DVD Recorder, and connect one end to the 2 Way Splitter
-- connect the cable to the end that has two connectors (it doesn't matter which of the two connectors you use).
Connect the other end of this cable to the Cable Signa_input iack (sometimes labeled CABLE iN) on the cable box.
I¢. Connect another RF Coaxial cable (not provided) to the cable bo×'s TV Output Jack (sometimes labeled CABLE
OUT); and connect the other end to the RFANTENNA/CABLE INPUT jack on the back of the DVD Recorder.
Id. Connect another RF Coaxial cable (not provided) to the other connector that's available on the 2Way Splitter.
Connect the other end of that cable to your TV's Antenna input jack (sometimes labeled CABLE/ANTENNA).
For more information about the other Input iacks on the back of the DVD Recorder, go to page 54.
2. Connect the DVD Recorder to theTV
You need to connect cables to the DVD Recorder's OUTPUT jacks to the TV's INPUT jacks in order to see the
content from the DVD Recorder (whether it's aTV program or a disc you're playing).
2a. Connect the audiocables.
A set of audio/video cables was p_cked with your DVD Recorder. Connect the audio cables to the OUTPUT
AUDIO L (left -white) and R (right -red) jacks on the back of your DVD Recorder, and to the corresponding
Audio Input jacks on your TV (sometimes labeled AUDIO IN L and R).
2h. Connect the video cable.The cables you use for the video determine the quality of the picture you'll seeon your
TV when you're pl_ying DVDs. For more information about cables and signal quality, go to page 56.
Connect the video cable (yellow) to the OUTPUT VIDEO jack on the back of your DVD Recorder, and to the
Video input jack on your TV (sometimes labeledVIDEO IN)
S-VIDEO (not shown) If your TV has an S-VIDEO jack, connect one end of the S-Video cable (provided) to the
S-VIDEO jack on the back of the TV and the other end to the S-VIDEO OUT jack on the back of the DVD
Recordel:
COMPONENT OUTY, Pb, Pr (not shown) If your TV has Component Input Jacks (Y,Pb, Pr),you can achieve
even greater picture quality by connecting the DVD Recorder to the TV using these iacks (COMPONENT VIDEO
OUTPUT, Y,Pb, Pr on the DVD Recorder). For more explanation, go to page 56.
Note: If yourTV is copableof progressivesoon,connectthe DVD Recorderto the TV usingthe COMPONENT VIDEOOUTPUTjacks, and
slide the PROGSCAN s_tch to the ON position to see DVD titles (mo_es) in progressivescanformat. If you needmore explenat_on,go to
page 56.
3. Attach the G-LINK cabte to the G-LINK iack. Connecting this cable is necessary in order for you to conduct timer
recordings and for the GUIDE Plus+ programming guide to list what TV shows are on.
4. Attach theAC power cord to the unit.
S. _nsert the the other end of the AC power cord into an AC outlet (or power strip).
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Notes:Thlsconnectionenablesyou to watch one channelwhile you recordanother channelby splittingthe cablesignoLIf your cable box is
necessaryfor premium channels,you won't be able to accessthem when watchingTV directly_e_ w_:houtgoing throughthe DVD Recorder
by tuning theTV to itsVideoInput Channelb
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Satellite Receiver
O.e,o,de,
The back of your satellite
receiver might look different
than the one pictured here.
The back of your TV might look
different than the one pictured here.
Details about the different kinds of cables used to connect your DVD Recorder are on page 56.
To watch TV (satellite
programming) Tune the TV to its Input I channel orVid I channel
Tune the DVD Recorder to the INPUT I channel (pressthe INPUT
button on the remote).
Tune the satellite receiver to the channel you want to watch.
To watch TV (satellite
programming) with the DVD
Recorder turned off.
Tune the TV to its CABLE/ANTENNA INPUT channel (usually channel 2,
3, or 4).
Tune the satellite receiver to the channel you want to watch.
To play adisc: Tune the TV to Input I channel orVid I channel.
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