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RCA DRC8030N DVD Recorder User Manual

1. DRC8030_EN 8 15 06 10 30 AM Page 2 user manual guide de l utilisateur manual de usuario IMPORTADOR Comercializadora Thomson de M xico S A de C V lvaro Obreg n No 151 Piso 13 Col Roma Delegaci n Cuauht moc C P 06700 M xico D F Telefono 52 55 11 020360 RFC CTM 980723 KS5 ON STANDBY Pil PLAY PAUSE W STOP DVDREC HDD REC OPEN CLOSE INPUT CH CH cD o o o o o EXPORTER Thomson Inc P O Box 1976 Indianapolis IN 46206 1976 2006 Thomson Inc Trademark s Registered Marca s Registrada s DRC803 ON Marque s Depos e s 5636 0230 EN F E It is important to read this instruction book prior to using your new product for the first time Nous vous recommandons de lire ce manuel d instructions avant d utiliser votre nouveau produit pour la premi re fois Es importante leer este manual antes de usar por vez primera su euipo W NW rca com Printed In China Impreso en China DRC8030_EN 8 15 06 10 30 AM Page 4 Safety information FCC information This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules EN Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation In accordance with FCC requirements changes or mo
2. Mountain 6 Daylight saving time If you select Yes the recorder s internal clock will automatically advance the time by 1 hour in the j i Should the clock be automaticall spring and set the clock back by 1 hour in the fall adjusted for daylight sevings fle DRC8030_EN 8 15 06 10 30 AM Page 16 Initial setup 7 Time and date The DVD recorder has an automatic clock but it may take awhile for it to find the correct channel EN for the clock You might want to set up the clock manually here Use the number keys on the remote to enter year date and time To change AM PM setting when entering the time press gt Note the clock automatically keeps time accurate If there is problem simply turn off the auto clock function 8 Interactive setup finished Press OK to continue 9 Return to main menu Select one of the desired function LD 2006 Date Finished 06 19 Mon 19 Jun 07 34 PM Done Now discover the menu that lets you record play and more To continue press OK Disc j Library Timers Setup d Live Ch 1 Disc Name RCA Disc None scheduled 10 23 Thu 15 Jun 2006 Display Main messages on the display Main menu of the recorder on the screen device stopped No function selected L MIE 3 TV channel 3 being watched REC Start of the recording omc z Images from a device connected to th
3. Since it is not possible to delete a passage in a title you can use this function to mark the start and end of undesirable scenes e g advertising in order to mask it from being played using the hide chapter function see further on e Delete Chapter Marker DVD RW and internal DVR To delete undesirable markers in order to form longer chapters within a title or to redefine the position of the markers to your own requirements e Hide Chapter DVD RW and internal DVR To mask the chapter being played the passage between two markers in order not to play an undesirable passage e g advertising violent scenes If you do not wish to play the masked chapters you must select Play Title in the title menu see Library If you wish to play all the chapters including those you have masked select Play All Chapters in the title menu With this function you can for example hide chapters on a title present on the DVR before copying the title to a DVD RW In this way only chapters which are not hidden will be copied to the DVD RW New Title Image DVD R RW and internal DVR Replaces the title image on the play menu displayed by your DVD recorder with an image of your choice Split Title internal DVR To access this function you must first select Play all chapters in the video library title menu see Library before you can divide a title on the DVR no chapter must be hidden With this functio
4. 000 pixels there is no perceptible improvement in the quality of pictures displayed on your TV screen Select an image or start the slideshow from the selected image Choose a play mode with 4 Y and confirm with OK Play Play all Random Random all Press kt or gt gt to change images The change may take several seconds according to the file size Stop playback by pressing STOP 22 DRC8030_EN 8 15 06 10 30 AM Page 30 To access the setup menu Player menu gt Select Setup gt Press OK gt Select Live Ch 1 one of the menu items gt press OK Disc ns Dis Name RCA Disc EN or press SETUP on the remote control to access this E imren menu directly Disc options Disc Autoplay Select autoplay on if you want the disc to be played automatically once the DVD recorder tray is closed Screen Format DVD VCD Depending on the format of the DVD disc being played select the image format that corresponds best to the format of your television screen cinema screen 16 x 9 classic screen 4 x 3 Letter Box or Standard On certain DVDs the picture format cannot be changed Caution the Automatic Format function of certain television sets may malfunction in 16x9 Set the Auto Format of your television to Off in order to avoid conflicts Recording options Buffer Length video memory Your recorder may save the last 60 or 120 minutes of TV PROGRAMS in its memory even if you have not pressed the reco
5. Coaxial audio output digital sound The digital sound of a DVD Video disk when played is permanently available on the coaxial socket of your player Use this socket by connecting it to a decoder or Dolby Digital amplifier 3 S Video output The S Video jack provides better picture quality than a composite video jack sometimes labeled VIDEO ee and color coded yellow on TVs because S Video keeps the color part of the picture separate from the black and white part of the picture An S Video cable is required for connection with a TV Note remember to connect the left and right audio cables or coaxial audio cable because S Video cable carries only the picture signal not the sound 4 Auxiliary audio input AUDIO IN 5 AV input INPUT 1 These jacks receive audio and video from a compatible component such as a satellite receiver Another set of input jacks are on the front of the DVD recorder for temporarily connecting components such as a camcorder or a video game unit 6 S Video input INPUT 1 If your satellite receiver or cable box has an S VIDEO output jack connect the S VIDEO cable to this jack because it provides better picture quality than standard video the yellow jack Besides the S Video input jack at the rear panel there is another one on the front of the DVD recorder DRC8030_EN 8 15 06 10 30 AM Page 12 p General controls General controls Remote control Main unit EN CO 12 11 e
6. STOP once the confirmation menu appears Press a second time to completely stop it off by pressing ON OFF the recording or select to continue or pause by pressing 4 and OK Note With a DVD R disc if you do not have another recording to make you need to finalize the disc for reading To program a transfer by other DVD R compatible players If you do not finalize a DVD R disc it will still be possible to make other Press Y to proceed to the next step from step 1 3 Ki Transfer recordings on it later on providing there is enough disc space You may also erase recordings but the corresponding 1 Name Press INFO to access the keyboard table QiCopyFrom Lemans Disc to DVR duration will be lost You may not record other titles in their place Enter the name of the recording letter by letter Era 06 19 19Mon and confirm Strt Time 10 30PM Timer recording 2 Day s Use the numeric keys on the remote Your DVD recorder lets you schedule recordings or transfers It can memorize the parameters of 16 control to type in the date different programmings or 15 timer recordings and 1 transfer In the case of double programming a 3 Start Time Use the numeric keys on the remote warning message is displayed control to type in the time 4 Store your program by selecting Keep Timer To access the timer menu and then press OK 4 Keep Timer Cancel Timer Player menu gt Select Timer gt Press OK gt Select He Add Ti
7. a DVD R RW disc which has little space 4 Press to select recording destination default DVR hard disc 5 Press gt to select whether using the save buffer Yes or not No With the help of the time shift function this lets you record a programme to the DVR hard disc even if you missed the start of it b 6 Press gt to select Start to start recording or Cancel to give up recording Press OK to confirm the selection The indication REC RECORD is displayed for a few moment and the red lamp on the front lights up It confirms that recording has started e Changing the channel during recording is not possible To watch another channel during the recording session select it directly on the television set using its own remote control handset e Information on the current recording status shows briefly on the TV screen To display this information again press INFO Recording to the hard disc DVR E Recording to a disc DVD R RWW Channel number and name currently recorded Time elapsed Nothing 125h55min Audio Mono Recording quality selected Recording in progress and time remaining on the disc 12 DRC8030_EN 8 15 06 10 30 AM Page 20 p Recording Recording Stop recording 7 Store your program by selecting Keep Timer and then press OK Press STOP twice 8 Return to the main menu by pressing MENU in order to continue using your DVD recorder or turn EN If you only press
8. control to type in the recording start time and then the stop time If you want to record PROGRAMS from satellite receivers you must either program the satellite receiver with the same beginning and end times then switch off the DVD recorder and the receiver or leave the satellite receiver switched on on the channel to record program the DVD recorder then switch it off 5 Record Destination Select the location where the programme will be recorded DVD R RW or internal DVR by pressing gt 6 Record Quality Choose a recording quality by pressing The lower the quality the longer the time available on the disc For example the time available with a clean 4 7 Gb disc with Low quality will be approximately 8 hours while in Best quality the time will be approximately 60 minutes Record destination Internal DVR 2 4 x DVD R DVD RW 4x DVD R DVD RW 8 x DVD R DVD RW 16 x DVD R Keep Timer j Cancel Timer j 13 14 DRC8030_EN 8 15 06 10 30 AM Page 22 p Library Disc library DVD R RW The library lets you locate the various recordings present on the DVR hard disc or the different DVD The disc library archives the names of all the titles recorded to different DVD R RW discs in your DVD EN R RW discs in your DVD library collection Depending on the duration of the recordings the library can save around 400 title names LE Press gt while a title in the disc library is highlighted an
9. play This player s code is region 1 However discs you use for recording DVD R oO and DVD RW are not assigned region numbers Readable discs e DVD R and DVD RW discs used to record programming e DVD video discs contain picture and sound DVD R DVD RW discs and DVD ROM are compatible with this player DVD R discs must be finalized e CDs CD R CD RW audio CDs contain musical or sound content only mp3 discs are CDs that contains mp3 files This player is also capable of playing CDs that contain jpeg files and multisession CDs e Video CD 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 picture and sound quality than DVD discs Note You cannot record on the following types of discs CD R CD RW DVD RAM and dual layer discs You cannot play the following types of discs Laserdiscs CD I CD ROM computer only discs discs recorded using other broadcast standards i e PAL or SECAM or DVD RAM discs Some discs may not be compatible due to laser pickup and disc design Ay COMPACT MES Cee avsi aE DIGITAL Windows PHOTOVIEW Load and play a disc Switch on your TV set and DVD recorder It may be necessary to turn off other appliances If the player menu is not displayed on TV screen select the TV input mode to which you connected your DVD recorder Press PLAY to start disc play
10. the DVD family DVD DVD R RW or to the internal hard disc DVR or HDD For the same disc the recording time depends on the quality settings that you can adjust according to the time left on the disc The recording may be immediate or deferred 27 Troubleshooting Remote control The remote control doesn t work e Point the remote control at the front of your DVD recorder not at your TV set e The operating range of the remote control is up 20 to 25 feet It gradually decreases as the batteries wear down This is a good indicator of the state of the batteries e Make sure no objects or animals are in the path of the infrared beam between the remote control and your DVD recorder They may block the beam and thereby cause a malfunction of your DVD recorder e The recorder is in copy mode COPYING appears on the display e Some DVD players made by the Thomson group react to the same remote control codes To avoid this inconvenience you can modify your DVD recorder s setting by setting it to the A or B password press the PLAY and AV buttons on the front at the same time The remote control and the DVD recorder don t work anymore everything seems blocked e Unplug your DVD recorder from the mains for a few moments and plug it back in Image problems You don t see any picture e Turn on your TV set and your DVD recorder e On your TV set select the socket which receives the signals from your DVD recorder AV1 TV1 A
11. DVD recorder has a child lock function which enables you to restrict access to certain DVDs The discs whose content may be deemed unsuitable for your children will therefore not be visible unless a password that you have chosen is entered The padlock tells you whether or not the DVD recorder is locked Disc Options Locked you must enter the password to play the discs whose RERO ion rating limits exceed the limit you have allocated q Recording Options as Unlocked you don t need the password to play the discs even if Languages you have set a rating limit unstalation Lock and unlock 1 The Lock option is already highlighted in the parental control menu press OK e If no password has been chosen your DVD recorder asks you to 6008 create one 2 Type four digits with the numeric keys and confirm with OK to either turn on or off the lock function e f your password is newly created type again after step 2 for confirmation and then confirm with OK Note choose a four digit number that you will be able to remember easily or note it down mane Enter the new password Changing password 1 To change the password you must deactivate the lock function first by following the steps above in Lock and unlock 2 Exit the parental control menu fully by pressing lt a number of times 3 Enter the parental control menu again press OK while Lock is selected follow Lock and unlock a
12. HOMSON INC ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE A GUARANTY OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER THOMSON INC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT THIS D DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIMITED WARRANTY ARE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF INDIANA EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE How State Law relates to warranty e Some states do not allow the exclusion nor limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you e This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state If you purchased your unit outside the United States e This warranty does not apply Contact your dealer for warranty information Service calls which do not involve defective materials or workmanship are not covered by this warranty Costs of such service calls are the sole responsibility of the purchaser 30 DRC8030_EN 8 15 06 10 30 AM Page 38 4 Sey Limite
13. LIABLE FOR your dealer look in the Yellow Pages or call INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES 1 800 336 1900 1 866 723 6486 RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT e Show the Authorized Service Center EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY Representative your evidence of purchase date APPLICABLE PROVINCIAL LAW ANY IMPLIED or first rental WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR e Pick up your unit when repairs are completed FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS e Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE or receipted invoice which is evidence that the WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE product is within the warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service For How Provincial Laws relates to warranty rental firms proof of first rental is also e This warranty gives you specific legal rights required which are in addition to statutory warranties that may vary from Province to Province What your warranty does not cover e Customer instruction Your Owner s Manual If you purchased your unit outside Canada describes how to install adjust and operate e This warranty does not apply Contact your your unit Any additional information should dealer for warranty information be obtained from your dealer e Installation and related adjustments Service calls which do not involve defective e Signal reception problems not caused by your materials or workmanship are not covered by this unit warranty Cos
14. OO amp AC120V 60Hz coaxial our Audio cables Bus CABLE Cable box Audio receiver Note graphics are for representation only and may differ from your actual units Antenna cable Antenna cable Antenna cable Antenna _ cable Other connection options There are several ways in which you can incorporate your DVD player into an Audio Video system This depends on the sockets and EN other appliances you have Sound and image quality depend to a large extent on the types of connections used SONEGHENT Con 1 Component video outputs Y Pb Pr YUV The Y Pb Pr sockets deliver an optimum image quality due to the separation of the video signal into three separate components To obtain the best image quality possible use very high quality cables 6 54 3 1 for connections Your dealer can provide YUV cables that are sold together and come in the standard colour codes red green and blue used for these types of sockets and cables Note if you use the Component sockets Y Pb Pr also called YUV you must configure the output video signal so that these sockets deliver either an interlaced YUV signal component interlaced or a progressive PS signal component progressive by pressing VIDEO OUT on the remote control Do not forget to also connect the audio cables because Component cables only transmit images and not sound AUDIO 2
15. UX1 etc depending on the make if connected e Make sure that all the connectors are correctly pushed into the various sockets e In STOP mode press several times the VIDEO OUT button on the remote control in order to switch the video signal to the correct format accordingly to the socket used for TV connection The colors aren t natural e Check that the cables are correctly pushed into the sockets of the various devices The image format doesn t match the screen format of your TV set e The image format is adjustable With certain discs the format is imposed and cannot be changed Sound problems No sound e Check that the audio settings are suited to the specifications of the device connected to the digital audio sockets coaxial The sound is very low or inaudible e The sound of the TV set has been cut or set at a very low level Press the MUTE key on your TV set s remote control and or adjust the volume on your TV set or amplifier if such is the case You can t change the camera angle e Most DVDs do not have multiple viewing angles When this option is available it usually only applies to a few scenes There is no sound with the image e Is the volume turned down Playing problems The DVD doesn t play even when you press the PLAY button e The disc rating is higher than the limit that you have set Fast forward or rewind doesn t work e Some discs have scenes which do not allow fast forwa
16. User manual e Safety leaflet e owner registration card Installation To ensure sufficient ventilation keep the spacings shown below free from other surfaces 4 2 sv Getting started Connecting your DVD recorder The RF coaxial cable supplied with this unit is only for passing the antenna signal to the TV 1 To watch your new DVD recorder you MUST connect the unit to the TV with the supplied audio video cables color coded red white and yellow in addition to the antenna cable 2 Turn on the TV and tune it to the correct Video Input Channel if you do not know how to access the video input channel on your TV refer to Initial Setup for help For more details about connecting to different types of equipment and connection possibilities refer to following pages These are the audio video cables The yellow cable carries the video signal and the red and white cables carry the audio signal DVD recorder TV _ AC120V 60Hz DVD recorder TV basic cable box Antenna cable DVD recorder Antenna __ AC120V cable 60Hz My Cable box SSS Antenna cable DRCS8030 EN 1 3 07 9 58 DVD recorder TV AM Page 10 satellite receiver AV cables mir AC120V 60Hz OUTPUT H 2 oon OO amp 7 7 O00 la Z 9 0 O
17. VCD This function enables you to make interactive selections of some scenes or information through an on screen menu Several play modes available for audio 1 CDs standard play random play repeat d play which includes repeat A B repeat track repeat disc and repeat inactivated 19 IntroScan Press OK to enable you to listen to the 1 first few seconds of each track of an 4 audio CD When the first few seconds of all tracks have been played the player starts playback from track one Rotate an image JPEG discs g Use this function to display a jpeg image BA correctly 90 180 270 rotation ee Zoom JPEG discs Enlarge photo images 1 2 1 2 or 3 times Adjust slideshow speed normal fast or slow Playing discs Edit menu DVD RW disc and DVR hard disc sal he edit menu can be accessed from the information banner while you are playing a wed title on a DVD R RW disc or on the internal DVR Select the edit menu icon and press OK You can also access the edit menu by pressing EDIT on the remote control Note the edit menu cannot be accessed while playing a title or chapter playlist To delete the playlist being played eject the disc or delete the list 00 00 36 T 02 C 01 Lt au mPLay ae Tp amp Delete Chapter Marker Hide Chapter Split Title e Insert Chapter Marker DVD RW and internal DVR To position marks in order to easily find your favorite passages
18. With a DVD there are no subtitles Check the disc jacket to see whether subtitles are available Choose the ones you want The preferred language for DVD dialogues and subtitles was set upon initial installation of your DVD recorder You can also change the language while a disc is playing by pressing the INFO key and selecting the audio or subtitle icon 28 DRC8030_ EN 8 15 06 10 30 AM Page 36 More information The menus of your DVD recorder do not appear in the language you want e Check that your language is available in the EN settings menu If not choose another language You can t access the selected menu even when you press OK e If the name of the menu appears on a transparent background it means that the corresponding menu or function is not available The Disc Titles and Playlist menus are contextual menus they depend on operations performed beforehand such as Disc is only accessible if there is a disc in the disc tray of your DVD recorder Titles is only accessible once you have recorded a TV program or video sequence from an external device Your DVD recorder menu disappears e As with computers your DVD recorder has a screen saver which replaces the fixed menu by b a mobile RCA logo Press on a navigation key to bring back the fixed menu You can t switch channels e During the recording of a TV program or video sequence from a connected device switching channels is impossible To
19. an access certain functions directly by pressing lt 4 while playing a disc When an icon is highlighted small arrows appear above and below it indicating more options are available Press A Y to select options The icons displayed in the banner depend on the type of disc being played Time counter Direct access to a scene or a musical passage by keying in the starting time Select the time elapsed icon and use the numeric keys on the remote control to access the place from which you want to play back Use two digits for each field For instance if you enter 01 35 12 you will access the sequence beginning 1 hour 35 minutes and 12 seconds after the start of the title Note for VCDs the timer refers to the track currently being played Title or track 1 Most DVD discs only contain one title However some discs may contain several 4 titles and further divided into several rene within each of title Chapter Select a chapter within a DVD disc Most l DVD discs contain several chapters Subtitle language Select the subtitle language if it is available on the disc The name of the 4 language selected appears under the banner You may also press SUBTITLE on the remote control to access this icon Audio language Select the audio language if it is available on the disc The name of the language selected appears under the banner You may also press AUDIO on the remote cont
20. ay Title to play the title except the hidden chapters see Edit menu in Playing discs section e Play All Chapters to play all the chapters of the selected title even those you have masked using hide chapter function in the Edit menu see Edit menu in Playing discs section e Delete Title to delete recording e Clear Chapters to delete all the chapter markers assigned to the recording This function deletes the markers automatically positioned by your DVD recorder see Chapter Markers in Setup section and those that you may have added e Copy to DVR to copy the selected title to the hard disc COPYING is displayed while copying is in progress Note The available functions may differ depending on the type of disc Playlist To customize the playing order of titles and or chapters on DVD DVD R and RW discs or the play order of music tracks on Audio CDs e To move a chapter title or track to the playlist highlight it with 4 Y and press OK e To start playback of the list press PLAY e To delete the list press STOP and confirm with lt to select Yes and then OK 21 Playing discs Disc Actions DVD R RW Select one of the actions below with 4 Y and press OK Rename Disc to change the name chosen by the DVD recorder for a name of your choice Erase Disc to delete all the titles on the disc Lock Disc or Unlock Disc to protect the disc against accidental recordin
21. back Note the disc label must face upwards double sided discs have a small label on both sides around the centre Basic playback features The playback options depend on the discs and or files being played Quick search Press FWD or REV press one or more times to select speed Press PLAY to resume normal playback Still picture and frame advance Press PAUSE to freeze frame Press PAUSE again to go into frame mode the PAUSE icon is replaced by the FRAME icon on the TV screen Press FWD or REV for recording on DVR hard disc to view images one after the other forward or backward for recording on DVR hard disc To resume normal playback press PLAY Slow motion in Pause mode on an image Press PAUSE then FWD or REV Press one or more times to select speed Press PLAY to resume normal playback 17 Playing discs Skip a chapter or track Press eq gt gt Note Forward or backward skips can also be made by using the CH CH on the DVD recorder Scene Again DVD Press AGAIN go back approximately 10 seconds Advance DVD Press ADVANCE go forward approximately 30 seconds Zoom Press ZOOM Move the enlarged image with the navigation keys lt gt 4 Y to see a specific part of it If this does not work try again after pressing PAUSE To resume normal playback press ZOOM several times to return to the original format Information banner Access press INFO From the banner you c
22. bove to create a new password Ratings limits This menu makes it possible to restrict viewing of certain DVD discs by assigning a restriction limit on your DVD recorder This function can only g be used with DVD discs provided with the function In the menu set the E ee restriction level with 4 Y and confirm with OK l Wz 1 Most restrictive Password required Unrated titles I Free Access Certain commercially available DVD video discs do not have restrictions You can however restrict viewing of such discs by this menu so that a password will be requested before playing any DVD disc You may also SARL restrict your own discs that you have recorded yourself by checking the Apply to DVD R RW box In this case the code will be requested for all the discs you have recorded Apply to DVD R RW 24 DRC8030_EN 8 15 06 10 30 AM Page 32 Installation Interactive setup The first time you turned on the the DVD recorder you had to complete an interactive setup so your DVD recorder could have the information it needs to function properly Refer to Initial Setup for details To go through this procedure again to change settings highlight this option and press OK Channel search If you have changed program providers cable and or satellite selecting this option will automatically search the signal and put the latest channels in the recorder s channel list This step is also gone through in the
23. change channels you have to stop the recording completely In quiet moments you hear a slight hum coming from your DVD recorder e Your DVD recorder is equipped with a fan It switches on as soon as your DVD recorder is turned on and produces a slight hum Other problems If you forget your password e Open the player s disc tray and ensure that there is no disc on it Close the tray The player menu is now displayed on the TV screen Now press the STOP key on your player and hold the STOP key on the remote control unit down for 3 seconds The password that you chose for parental control is cancelled The close padlock on your recorder s display disappears 29 DVD copy protections In accordance with the DVD standard your DVD recorder is equipped with a Copy Protection system which can be triggered on and off by the DVD disc itself in order to make any recording of the concerned DVD disc onto a videotape of very poor picture quality or even impossible This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U S patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home use only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited Technical data Power req
24. creen saver may have been triggered press OK to quit screen saver mode 10 DRC8030_EN 8 15 06 10 30 AM Page 18 Watching TV Watch TV PROGRAMS 1 Turn on your TV set and DVD recorder After a few seconds the main menu of the DVD recorder CLS de Ch appears on the television screen is Disc Name RCA Disc 2 The watch TV function is already selected Press OK to tune to library the last channel watched Timers an None scheduled e Information on the current channel shows briefly on the TV setup 10 23 Thu 15 Jun 2006 screen To display this information again press INFO Channel being watched delayed seef4 EV ive live Channel number and name currently watching Current time or delayed time 1435 JUIVE Ch7 00 00 10 MTV Audio mode ViN TT To Loire 3 Press CH CH to change channel To select viewing a device connected to your DVD recorder e g satellite receiver press INPUT Take a break Time shift function Your recorder can save in its memory images of the last 60 or 120 minutes see Buffer Length in the Setup section of the programme being viewed When you have to stop watching a programme for a while like answering a phone call you can press REV to rewind to the point where you have just missed and then press PLAY or FWD if you want to skip recorded images to continue watching the rest without missing a scene The eeef symbol in the information banner indicates t
25. cture in picture 16 Playing discs Basic playback features Information banner Disc menu Playing image and audio SCNID Le cmrnrusrenecouone Disc options Recording options Languages Parental control Installation ie LT wale More information Recommendations and information concerning discs 12cm Troubleshooting DVD copy protections Technical data Limited warranty DRC8030_ EN 8 15 06 10 30 AM Page 8 Your DVD recorder is a digital video player and recorder Thanks to its tuner you can record TV programmes on DVD R RW DVD R R RW RW discs or on the integrated hard disc It can play the majority of 8 cm and 12 cm discs with the exception of DVD Ram and DVD audio Don t infringe This product should only be used for the purposes for which it is sold that is entertainment violating no copyright law Any attempts to use this product for which it is not intended is unlawful and therefore not condoned by Thomson THIS DVD RECORDER LETS YOU RECORD TV PROGRAMS IN DIGITAL QUALITY AND ARCHIVE YOUR OWN VIDEOS FROM VIDEO CAMERAS OR VHS CASSETTES TO DVD DISCS YOU CANNOT COPY PRE RECORDED FILMS TO DVD IF THEY HAVE BEEN COPY PROTECTED Contents of box e DVD recorder e Remote control e 1 set of audio video cables RCA type e RF Coaxial cable e
26. d then press 4 Y to select sorting by title The recordings are distributed according to the title and the nature of the files in four sub libraries name or date to further assist you to find a title Each one will let you access functions specific to the nature of the recordings The contents of the library are not lost even if the recorder is no longer connected to the power supply for a while Managing titles Press OK to access more functions when a title in the disc library is highlighted Press 4 Y to highlight To access the library an item and OK to make selection Functions available are rename title play all chapters delete title Player menu gt Select Library gt Press OK CA live Ch clear chapters and copy to DVR CDS nes Disc Name RCA Disc You may also press LIBRARY on the remote control library to access library directly The library screen appears ss Music library on the hard disc It lets you access the 4 sub libraries video library disc Library music library amp picture library and the The music library archives the names of all the mp3 or WMA files recorded on the hard disc When the export function Depending on the recording you are looking for select the library and confirm with music library screen is displayed you can play a title or file create or edit playlists rename a title OK The screen specific to the library appears delete or sort titles Video library on the hard disc Picture lib
27. d warranty Canada What your warranty covers e A unit purchased or serviced outside Canada e Defects in materials or workmanship e Acts of nature such as but not limited to lightning damage EN For how long after your purchase e One year from date of purchase for labor and Product Registration parts e Please complete and mail the Product e The warranty period for rental units begins Registration Card packed with your product with the first rental or 45 days from date of It will make it easier to contact you should it shipment to the rental firm whichever comes ever be necessary The return of the card is first not required for warranty coverage What we will do Limitation of Warranty e Pay any Authorized RCA Audio Service Center e THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS THE ONLY the labor charges to repair your unit WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT e Pay any Authorized RCA Audio Service Center NO VERBAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION for the new or at our option refurbished GIVEN BY THOMSON MULTIMEDIA LTD ITS replacement parts required to repair your AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE A unit GUARANTY OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY How you get service e REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED e Take your unit to any Authorized RCA Audio UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE Service Center To identify your nearest REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER THOMSON Authorized RCA Audio Service Center ask MULTIMEDIA LTD SHALL NOT BE
28. difications not expressly approved by Thomson Inc could void the user s authority to operate this product This device generates and uses radio frequency RF energy and if not installed and used properly this equipment may cause interference to radio and television reception If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception which you can determine by unplugging the unit try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Re orient the receiving antenna that is the antenna for the radio or television that is b receiving the interference e Move the unit away from the equipment that is receiving interference e Plug the unit into a different wall outlet so that the unit and the equipment receiving interference are on different branch circuits If these measures do not eliminate the interference please consult your dealer or an experienced radio television technician for additional suggestions Also the Federal Communications Commission has prepared a helpful booklet How To Identify and Resolve Radio TV Interference Problems This booklet is available from the U S Government Printing Office Washington DC 20402 Please specify stock number 004 000 00345 4 when ordering copies This product complies with DHHS Rules 21 CFR Subchapter J Applicable at the date of manufacture This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil nu
29. e INPUT 1 LINT owe socket rear panel LHC _3 Images from a device connected to the INPUT 2 CINE Hu socket front panel I MIZ J I Audio from a device connected to the AUDIO IN Love Awe socket rear panel Screen menus and banners gt e Disc menus each DVD video disc offers menus for accessing more disc features The disc menu is usually displayed on the screen when a DVD disc is loaded You can also at any time display the main menu of the disc by pressing MENU Availability of some functions e g angle subtitle depend on the disc s manufacturer Player banners while a disc is playing you can display or hide banners by pressing INFO The banners appear as a list of icons at the top of the screen T 03 col ue gt PLAY Wy Player menus your DVD recorder has menus enabling you to use functions that are not accessible using the remote control keys Press SETUP MENU to access the player menus Move around in the menus using the navigation keys 4 gt 4 Y and confirm your selections by pressing OK OLESA Live Ch 1 j Disc Disc Name RCA Disc Library Timers None scheduled setup 10 23 Thu 15 Jun 2006 Note If amenu item or icon appears in grey it means that the function is not available When this symbol is displayed it indicates that the function you are requesting is not available or that the key used is incorrect If the RCA logo appears the s
30. g This choice is not final you may unlock the disc if necessary Finalize Disc Make Compatible depending on the DVD R RW disc loaded To close the disc session and prepare a home screen made up from images representing each recorded title You need to make a DVD RW disc compatible if you have added or deleted chapter markers so that the disc can be played on other DVD players Copy to DVR to copy titles and files to your recorder s hard disc Copy to DVR To copy titles and files to your recorder s hard disc Playing image and audio jpeg mp3 and wma To access music or picture files on a disc Player menu gt Select Disc gt Press OK gt Select live lt Ch 1 Music or Pictures gt press OK CD Disc Nome RCA Dis Sound Select a folder or a title and press OK Choose a play mode with 4 Y and confirm with OK Play I Beethoven _ Play all random all random repeat folder mens a repeat file and restart anna M Bach Playback of files begins with the file selected and 77 Fidetio J3 Partitas continues with the following files Sub foldersin ML IM the folder are also played 72 Don Giovanni Playback then moves to the next folder at the G7 Pastor fado same level in the file directory ar Stop playback by pressing STOP Choose playmode Ei ee a Play Select file Images Your player can play jpeg files with a resolution of up to five million pixels However beyond 400
31. hat you are watching a delayed programme The delay between the images being watched and the live images is indicated to the left of the banner You can return to the live broadcast by pressing LIVE Note the recorder must be turned on for using the time shift function 11 Recording Record the current programme Immediate recording You can start recording at any time by pressing twice on the unit s front DVD REC to record to a DVD EN R RW disc or HDD REC to the hard disc or press REC twice on the remote control Configured recording Configured recording lets your record the programme after a quick adjustment of the duration quality and destination to be recorded Press Y to proceed to the next step from step 2 5 1 Press REC once on the remote control 2 Choose a duration by pressing right key Each time you Please confirm the recording options and select Start Record to start this recording press gt the duration is increased by 30 minutes up until the 1h30min maximum time remaining on the disc is attained When the Recording Quality 1 21hr51min maximum duration is reached pressing gt again to display h A Destinations min which indicates the precise time remaining for example 1 hour 12 min GE 3 Press gt to select a recording quality The time remaining on the l disc is indicated next to it If you modify the quality you will also modify the duration which may be useful with
32. interactive setup Channel list To change what channels are accessed when you press CH CH Clock setup If the clock is incorrectly set or you skipped this step during the interactive setup you can set the clock by selecting this option in the menu In order for timer recording to work you must set the clock to the correct time and date 25 Recommendations and information concerning discs 12 cm Choice of CD R CD RW discs This player can play most CD R and CD RW discs However depending on the recorder of your personal computer the type of disc and recording method used it may be that some discs cannot be played or that the performance does not meet the expected standard of quality When playing a CD R disc it is completely normal for the unit to take up to 30 seconds to recognize the disc before starting to play If the disc is not recognized after a period of 120 seconds remove the disc and then insert it again e Whatever the actual recording capacity of a disc do not fill it to maximum capacity e Use CD R discs rather than CD RW re recordable CDs as replay of CD RWs may sometimes not work properly e Use a reliable and good quality recording software e Before recording on a disc close all applications on you personal computer in order to optimize the quality and reliability of recordings on the disc Video CD VCD discs VCD Video Compact Disc discs enable up to 74 minutes of VHS qualit
33. m rique de la class B est conforme la norme du NMB 003 du Canada For your safety G AC ine es is 7 polarized one blade is wider than the other and only fits into AC power outlets one SP way If the plug won t go into the outlet completely turn the plug over and try to insert it the other way If it still won t fit contact a qualified electrician to change the outlet or use a different one Do not attempt to bypass this safety feature Main plug is used as the disconnect device it shall remain operable and should not be obstructed during intended used To be completely disconnected the apparatus from supply mains the main plug of the apparatus shall be disconnected from the mains socket outlet completely CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT NE N RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN THE LIGHTNING CAUTION TO REDUCE THE THE EXCLAMATION FLASH AND ARROW RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK POINT WITHIN THE HEAD WITHIN THE DO NOT REMOVE COVERITRIANGLE IS A TRIANGLE IS Af OR BACK NO USER WARNING SIGN WARNING SIGN SERVICEABLE PARTS IN ALERTING YOU OF ALERTING YOU OF SIDE REFER SERVICING MPORTANT TO QUALIFIED SERVICEJINSTRUCTIONS ACCOMPANYING THE PRODUCT THE PRODUCT SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM BACK OF PRODUCT PERSONNEL WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE Safety infor
34. mation Technical specification Product DVD Player and Recorder Brand RCA Model DRC8030N Electrical consumption Power Supply 120V 60Hz Power consumption 30 Watts IMPORTER Comercializadora Thomson de Mexico S A de C V Alvaro Obreg n No 151 Piso 13 Col Roma Delegaci n Cuauht moc C P 06700 M xico D F Telefono 52 55 11 020360 RFC CTM 980723 KS5 For your records In the event that service should be required you may need both the model number and the serial number In the space below record the date and place of purchase and the serial number Model No Remote Control No Date of Purchase Place of Purchase Serial No Service information This product should be serviced only by those specially trained in appropriate servicing techniques For instructions on how to obtain service refer to the warranty included in this Guide The descriptions and characteristics given in this document are given as a general indication and not as a guarantee In order to provide the highest quality product possible we reserve the right to make any improvement or modification without prior notice The English version serves as the final reference on all products and operational details should any discrepancies arise in other languages DRC8030_EN Safety information 8 15 06 10 30 AM Page 6 Safety precautions Never open the cabinet under any circumstances Any repairs or internal adjus
35. mer or Set Transfer gt Press OK Disc Disc Name RCA Disc library Recordable discs 10 program Hmer recording e DVD R RW The majority of DVD R write once and DVD RW re recordable has 4 7 Gb capacity Press Y to proceed to the next step from step 1 6 1 Name Press INFO to access the keyboard table a Timers e This recorder is not compatible with DVD RAM discs channel Ch 03 MTV e The DVD discs are certified for certain recording speeds These speeds must correspond to the aie te of the recording letter by letter Ca Oe Ee capabilities of your player i e P 2 Channel a Enter the channel number by using Siart Tims es Stop Time 10 55PM DVD RW Recording the numeric keys on the remote control or by DVD R speed pressing CH CH b Or select one of the Audio Video LIVE INPUT KALEEN 1 LIVE INPUT 2 LIVE AUDIO inputs to which a device is connected e g satellite receiver by pressing gt right key 3 Day s Use the numeric keys on the remote control to type in the date if the recording is not made the same day and or select a period by pressing gt Once to record the selected programme according to the parameters you have defined Each Tue to record the same programme the same day every week starting from today supposing today is Tuesday MON FRI to record the same programme everyday at the same time from Monday to Friday 4 Start Time Stop Time Use the numeric keys on the remote
36. n you may Cut a title in two and then rename the each title with different themes Delete the end of a recording which is too long and free up some space on a disc 20 DRC8030_EN 8 15 06 10 30 AM Page 28 Playing discs Disc menu To access the disc menu Player menu gt Select Disc gt Press OK gt Select one EN of the items below gt press OK With DVD video discs you directly access the disc menu the availability of language chapter play order varies with the contents on each disc Disc Disc Name RCA Disc j Play Disc To start playing a disc from the beginning press OK Note this function allows the playing of the last title on a DVD R RW disc If your DVD recorder is locked small padlock displayed a message appears asking you to enter your password Disc Title Menu DVD R RW This menu allows you to access recordings that you have made on your DVD R RW discs or those carried out by other DVD recorders if they are compatible with your player In the disc title menu select a title with 4 Y and press OK to access more functions as below e Rename Title using a character table your DVD recorder allows you to change the names of discs or titles encoded when the recording was made Erase the default name by highlighting DEL and then pressing OK Compose the name by highlighting letters and confirm with OK When the name is complete select Done and press OK e Pl
37. op Inserting the batteries Cc m RCR 192 DA2 Change channel Skip forward backward e Respect the polarities Do not mix different types of batteries or new and old batteries Do not use rechargeable batteries Do not expose batteries to excessive heat do not incinerate them and do not recharge them Do not try to open them as they may leak or explode Remove the batteries from the remote control unit if you are not going to use it for several weeks Immediately remove any leaking batteries Take care in doing this as leaking batteries may cause burns to the skin or other physical injury e Please respect the environment and prevailing regulations Before you dispose of batteries ask your dealer whether they are subject to special recycling and if he accepts to take them back Stops the playback or recording To select the audiovisual sources appliances rear panel LIVE INPUT 2 Appliance connected to INPUT 2 sockets on the front panel LIVE AUDIO Appliance connected to AUDIO IN rear panel Note View the images using the INPUT key 10 S Video socket input to connect a camcorder 11 Displays your DVD recorder s modes of connected to the AV sockets operation RGA LIVE INPUT 1 Appliance satellite received decoder etc connected to INPUT 1 sockets 12 Disc tray DRC8030_EN 8 15 06 10 30 AM Page 14 Initial setup Turn on the TV and DVD reco
38. or first rental e Pick up your unit when repairs are completed e Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that the product is within the warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service For rental firms proof of first rental is also required What your warranty does not cover e Customer instruction Your Owner s Manual describes how to install adjust and operate your unit Any additional information should be obtained from your dealer e Installation and related adjustments Signal reception problems not caused by your unit Damage from misuse or neglect Cleaning of audio heads Batteries A unit that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other commercial purposes e A unit purchased or serviced outside the U S A e Acts of nature such as but not limited to lightning damage Product Registration e Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your product It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage Limitation of Warranty e THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED NO VERBAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION GIVEN BY T
39. ose To obtain sound quality equivalent to that of an audio CD use files for which the sampling rate during conversion from analogue audio to mp3 format is between 128 kbps and 160 kbps Higher compression rates such as 192 kbps or more will only rarely improve sound quality Conversely files with sampling rates below 128 kb sec will not be played properly e Do not attempt to record protected mp3 files Such files are coded and protected Important notice The above recommendations cannot be taken as a guarantee that the DVD player will play mp3 recordings or as an assurance of sound quality You should note that certain technologies and methods for mp3 file recording on CD Rs prevent optimal playback of these files on your DVD player that is degraded sound quality and even in some cases inability of the player to read the file or files Using the remote control unit correctly When you use remote control point the unit at the appliance you want to control DVD recorder TV set or satellite receiver Ensure that there is no obstacle between the remote control unit and the appliance otherwise the infrared signal carrying the remote control commands will be blocked To control your DVD recorder ensure that the remote control unit is in DVD mode by pressing once on the DVD key before using any other keys Recording Your DVD recorder has recording functions similar to a video recorder It lets you record PROGRAMS to a disc in
40. rary on the hard disc Select a title recorded program with 4 Y and press PLAY to start playback The picture library lets you look for and view photos one by one or through a slideshow The library displays thumbnails of the last six photos recorded Earlier photos can be accessed by pressing the Managing titles navigation keys 4 gt 4 Y and confirm with OK or start a slideshow with PLAY gt Press OK to access more functions when a title in the video library is highlighted Press Y to b highlight an item and OK to make selection e Play Title to play the title except the hidden chapters Export e Play All Chapters to play the title even the hidden chapters You can copy one or more titles to a DVD R RW disc e Rename Title to name the title e Delete Title to remove unwanted titles With the SmartRecord function turned on you can copy titles which were recorded with very high e Lock Title or unlock it to avoid or enable title erasure quality example 1 Best from the DVR hard disc to a DVD R RW with adapted quality example 3 e Copy to Disc to archive a title to a DVD R RW disc Jpeg mp3 and wma files cannot be copied Good so that the title can fit on the disc For details see SmartRecord in Setup section using this function e Clear Chapters to delete all the chapter markers assigned automatically at regular intervals e Sort by title name or date press gt right key while a
41. rd key You can define this duration here Default Record Quality Your DVD recorder may record several hours of TV PROGRAMS or video sequences from a device connected to DVD R RW discs or the internal DVR hard disc This capacity depends on the space available and the quality set in this menu SmartRecord By activating the SmartRecord function of your DVD recorder it will adapt the quality of your programmed recordings to one of the 6 settings so that you can record the entire desired programme on a disc that has already been partially recorded Note deactivate this function if you want to divide a title while playing it from the video library via the edit menu Chapter Markers When recording a title the recorder can create chapters of 5 minutes in length by inserting chapter markers This then allows you to browse your recordings by jumping from chapter to chapter with lt lt mri You may select chapter lengths to 10 minutes or decide not to create chapters by selecting OFF function de activated Languages You can change the default languages in display disc menu audio and subtitles from this menu For audio and subtitle languages on a DVD video disc you may also change from information banner by pressing INFO during playback or pressing AUDIO or SUBTITLE on the remote control for respective setting You may also change the default disc menu language from the DVD video disc menu 23 Parental control Your
42. rder 1 Turn on the DVD recorder by pressing ON STANDBY 2 Turn on the TV and select the input mode connected with the DVD recorder output signal To do so EN you usually press the AV button on the TV remote control until you get to the video input channel that matches how the DVD recorder is connected to the TV When you are on the right channel you can see the DVD recorder menu for language selection see below Note since access to a TV s video input channel varies from one manufacturer to the next it is difficult to provide specific instructions for your particular brand Please consult the user manual of your TV ax Interactive setup e Use the remote control to follow the on screen instructions Use navigation keys 4 A Y to move the on screen highlight in the corresponding directions on the screen e Press OK to select a highlighted item Note You can access the setup screen from the player menu If you move get a different program provider for TV shows or change your connections you will need to complete the interactive setup again 1 Select on screen menu language Select a display language Francais S lectionner une langue d affichage J Espa ol Seleccione un idioma para la pantalla 2 Select the signal that is connected to the CABLE ANTENNA input jack fr xntenne Cable E a eae Press gt right key to access the choices Cable Antenna or Antenna only and then press Y to highlight Done and p
43. rding rewinding or chapter skips When a command is prohibited or is not available for the current section or operating mode a prohibition sign appears on screen for a few moments The display or reading of digital images in JPEG format is slow e Image display can take a fairly long time depending on the size of the images If the images are too bulky your DVD recorder may not be able to display them correctly More information Recording problems You cannot record on the disc If a message is displayed on the screen press the EXIT key of the remote control to remove EN it Check that you are using a DVD R RW disc Perhaps the DVD R disc is temporarily locked or definitively locked If it is definitively locked you can no longer record on it If it is locked you can unlock it You cannot record on the same disc both video images and JPEG photos or mp3 music Use different DVD R RW discs for each type of recording Dirt and finger prints may affect the recording and playback Other operating problems Your DVD recorder doesn t switch on The menus or subtitles do not appear in the 5 language you want Is the mains socket to which you DVD recorder is connected receiving current Check the corresponding fuse in your house s fuse box With a DVD the DVD menus are not displayed in your language Check the disc jacket to see which languages are available Choose the language of your choice if available
44. reens do not allow a higher quality given their limited characteristics In this case ensure that you reduce the quality of your photographs before recording on a disc in order not to impede the proper running of your player This is because excessively loaded pictures would slow down or might prevent the proper functioning of the slide show during playback on your player Compatibility of JPEG files depends on the software on which they were created and on the size of files expressed in pixels Some JPEG files including Progressive JPEG files display in stages cannot be played on this appliance Audio files and CD R CD RW discs In the case of discs that include mp3 files follow not only the general recommendations for CD R and CD RW discs but also the following specific recommendations e The format of your mp3 files must be ISO 9660 or JOLIET These files are compatible with DOS and Windows applications as well as with Mac OS e Your mp3 files must have a name no longer than 12 characters as well as the suffix mp3 They must be recorded in the form title mp3 Ensure that you do not leave spaces or use special characters such as in the name DRC8030_EN 8 15 06 10 30 AM Page 34 More information e Use a decompression transfer rate of at least 128 kb sec kilobytes second when recording mp3 files Sound quality with mp3 files basically depends on the rate of compression decompression you cho
45. ress OK Note turn on the cable box or satellite receiver before completing this step 3 Channel search Automatic channel search starts When the search reaches 100 press OK the channel list appears ae If the channel list does not appear check the Searching channels ANTENNA CABLE input jack to make sure the cable 48 completed is connected properly 10 channels found Initial setup 4 Channel list The channel list contains the channels you tune to Choos Cho Venoie Vcho2 when you press CH or CH on the remote control C CD I Y Cale SOU 2 From the channel list screen you can delete eee MMs Y Ea SRA channels you rarely watch You will still be able to V GRD Sahay GBR Gales tune to the deleted channels directly by using the SR RAS number buttons but the DVD recorder will not Press OK to remove this channel from the list or press INFO to edit the channel name Press STOP to exit the channel list or GO BACK to return to the previous screen tune to a channel when you press CH or CH Use the navigation keys lt gt 4 to scroll through the channels A checkmark in the box next to the channel means it has been stored in the channel list Highlight the channel and press OK to check or uncheck the box You can also label channels by pressing INFO To skip editing the channel list press STOP 5 Select your time zone Select your local time zone gt P Central
46. rol to access this icon For VCD playback select stereo mono left or mono right channel output 18 DRC8030_EN 8 15 06 10 30 AM Page 26 Playing discs Disc play mode Select one of the several play modes available that depend on the type of disc EN d being played standard playback repeat between 2 points A B repeat a disc or repeat a title You may also press PLAY MODE on the remote control to access this mode Repetition between 2 points A and B A B Repeat mode allows you to select exactly the sequence you wish to repeat 1 Select A B repeat mode and press OK confirm to store the start of the sequence you wish to repeat 2 Wait a few seconds before pressing OK again to mark the end of the scene to be repeated point B To stop repeat select another mode using A Y or by pressing STOP Note repeat functions remain active until you turn them off open the disc tray or turn off the power Repeat play only works with discs that show the elapsed time on the display This may not work correctly with certain discs Video CDs in PBC mode Camera angle A few DVD discs contain scenes shot from various different angles If a disc being played back offers different camera angles the icon in the banner will show the number of the angle on the screen You may also press ANGLE on the remote control to access this icon Index VCD Select index on a VCD disc PBC playback control menu
47. title in the video library is highlighted Picture in picture and then press 4 Y to select sorting by title name or date to further assist you to find a title While a video title from a video DVD DVD R RW or DVR hard disc is playing you can superimpose ote live TV pictures by pressing LIVE This will let you monitor PROGRAMS on a channel while you are Hidden chapters with the help of the edit menu see Edit menu in Playing discs section you can insert watching a video recording You can change channel by pressing CH CH chapter markers in a title and hide some of the unwanted scenes Copy to disc the type of disc DVD R RW 4x 8x or 16x has no effect on the copying speed rate expressed in Mbits or time The copying speed depends on the recording quality selected for the DVD R RW The copying time depends on the length duration of the title to be copied from the hard disc to the DVD R RW disc Chapter markers when recording a title the recorder can create chapters of 5 or 10 minutes in length by inserting chapter markers This then allows you to browse your recordings by jumping from chapter to chapter with lt lt gt gt see Chapter Markers in Setup section for details 15 16 DRC8030_EN 8 15 06 10 30 AM Page 24 Playing discs Regional coding Both the DVD recorder and the discs are coded by region These regional codes must match in order for EN a pre recorded DVD to
48. tments should be made only by a trained technician Never operate this product with the cabinet removed Do not use your System immediately after transporting it from a cold place to a warm place as condensation may cause the system to malfunction Keep your unit away from humid areas and abnormally hot places Do not touch the player with wet hands If any liquid enters the player cabinet take the player to a trained technician for inspection This compact disc player uses a laser to read the music on the disc The laser mechanism corresponds to the cartridge and stylus of a record player Although this product incorporates a laser pick up lens it is completely safe when operated according to directions Discs rotate at high speed inside the player Do not use damaged warped or cracked discs Do not touch the pick up lens which is located inside the disc compartment To keep dust from collecting on the pick up lens do not leave the compartment door open for an extended period of time If the lens becomes dirty clean it with a soft brush or use an air blower brush designed for camera lenses The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus Minimum distances around the apparatus for sufficient ventilation The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation opening with items such as newspaper table cloths c
49. ts of such service calls are the sole e Damage from misuse or neglect responsibility of the purchaser e Cleaning of audio heads e Batteries e A unit that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other commercial purposes 31
50. uirements 120V 60 Hz Net weight 5 kg 11 Ibs Power consumption e Operating lt 30 W e Standby lt 3 W Hard disc capacity 80Gb Functioning conditions 5 C to 35 C 41 F to 95 F surrounding humidity 80 maximum Playback system 2 Laser diodes Wave length 655 780 nm Laser power CLASS 2 Nominal Specification THOMSON reserves the right to change the specifications without notice The characteristics and aspect of the product may be changed without prior notification The colour and aspect of the product may differ from that represented in this manual Limited warranty US What your warranty covers e Defects in materials or workmanship For how long after your purchase e One year from date of purchase for labor and parts e The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm whichever comes first What we will do e Pay any Authorized RCA Audio Service Center the labor charges to repair your unit e Pay any Authorized RCA Audio Service Center for the new or at our option refurbished replacement parts required to repair your unit How you get service e Take your unit to any Authorized RCA Audio Service Center To identify your nearest Authorized RCA Audio Service Center ask your dealer look in the Yellow Pages or call 1 800 336 1900 e Show the Authorized Service Center Representative your evidence of purchase date
51. urtains etc No naked flame sources such as lighted candles should be placed on the apparatus Attention should be drawn to the environmental aspects of battery disposal Important battery information Remove the batteries to avoid leakage if you do not use your remote control for more than one month Discard leaky batteries immediately as leaking batteries may cause skin burns or other personal injuries Dispose of batteries in the proper manner according to provincial and local regulations Any battery may leak electrolyte under the following circumstances if mixed with a different battery type if inserted incorrectly if all batteries are not replaced at the same time if disposed of in fire or if an attempt is made to charge a battery not intended to be recharged Please respect the environment Before throwing any batteries away consult your distributor who may be able to take them back for specific recycling Safety information Contents Getting started 1 Content of box Installation Connecting your DVD recorder Connections 2 General controls 5 Initial setup 7 Display sosie sens 10 Watching TV 11 Recording 231eu82 12 Recording current program Stop recording 13 Timer recording Recordable discs 14 LIDIAlY 2Qiaerdnc yeaa eemedes 15 Pi
52. y video associated with still pictures audio tracks and interactive menus to be recorded on a CD About DVD R RW discs Choose good quality discs Disc formatting When you insert a DVD RW disc for the first time your DVD recorder must format the disc This operation will take several minutes but you may begin recording onto the disc shortly after the formatting process starts around 10 to 20 seconds During these few seconds the display indicates FORMAt DSC Disc maintenance Always handle your discs with care Hold a disc with fingers on the border or hole Always place disc with the label facing upward in case of a single sided disc Always place the disc properly into the tray using the More information proper guide area Always use a soft cloth to clean discs if necessary wipe from the centre to the border Always put discs back into their cases after playing and store in a vertical position Never use record cleaning sprays benzine static electricity liquids or any other solvent if the disc surface is dirty Wipe gently with a soft damp water only cloth never wipe the disc in a circular motion since circular scratches are likely to occur and could cause noise during playback Image files and CD R CD RW discs To view your JPEG images on a TV set you do not need to record your photographs with a resolution above 400 000 pixels which corresponds to an image format of about 720 x 576 dots for television sc
53. z e a a v On Off button OPEN CLOSE pu GB Opens closes the disc tray MENU Channel selection E Accesses play mode Numerical value inputs r nea Ac miwn ai AS seice t di Si i c Oo qa Oooo Device selection INPUT button 9 E Accesses the edit menu _ _ poli 29e OL N VIDEO OUT SETUP j o C_ Accesses the settings menu Selects PS progressive scan output Ps TA QY Displays the recorder or disc MENU pene 1 23456 7 8 9 10 S Q Q Menu and info banner activation and navigation keys Live view On Off button 8 Change channel or skip chapter View a channel while j Se C Information display playing a title p ED LIBRARY Accesses the library Playback or freeze frame 9 The Audio Video jacks for external input GO BACK Returns to the previous menu REV FWD PUYRA ERE EA DVD REC To record to a DVD R RW or any other S Video device ADVANCE Skip Forward Ce a He a one ee Note do not forget to connect the audio cables since ay aig A E D Z00M eee eer HDD REC To record to the hard disc the S Video socket handles only images and not b PLAY Play SUBTITLE DVD subtitle language sound View the images using the INPUT key ditt eta EN Open and close the disc tray Note 9 amp 10 are labeled as INPUT 2 STOP Stop i TV functions for compatible devices PAUSE Temporary st

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