DVD Recorder User's Guide DRC8005N Changing Entertainment. Again. Important Information CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN This symbol indicates that this product incorporates double insulation between hazardous mains voltage and user accessible parts. This symbol indicates important instructions accompanying the product. WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this DVD Recorder to rain or moisture. CAUTION THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. CAUTION FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user's authority to operate it. Note: This DVD Recorder is designed and manufactured to respond to the Region Management Information. If the Region number of a DVD disc does not correspond to the Region number of this DVD Recorder this DVD Recorder cannot play the disc. The Region number for this DVD Recorder is Region No 1. Note: This device is protected by U.S. patent numbers 4,631,603 and 4,577,216 and 4,819,098 and other intellectual property rights. The use of Macrovision's copy protection technology in the device must be authorized by Macrovision and is intended for home and other limited pay-per-view uses only, unless otherwise authorized in writing by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. This symbol indicates "dangerous voltage" inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury. FCC INFORMATION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If 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 relocate the receiving antenna. · Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. · Connect this equipment into an outlet on a circuit different 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 Interference--Causing Equipment Regulations. Refer to the identification/rating label located on the back panel of your product for its proper operating voltage. Product Registration Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately. Returning the product registration card allows us to contact you if needed. Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase. Attach it here and record the serial and model numbers in case you need them. The numbers are located on the back of the DVD Recorder. 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. DRC8005N Model No. ___________________________________________Serial No._______________________ Purchase Date: ________________________________________________________________ Dealer/Address/Phone: __________________________________________________________ CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT Ventilation: You must adequately ventilate the product. Make sure there is adequate space around the DVD Recorder to provide proper air flow for ventilation. See diagram. Table of Contents Chapter 1: Connections and Setup Things to consider before you connect....................................................2 Choose your connection............................................................................3 Explanation of Jacks and Cables ..............................................................4 Back of the DVD Recorder........................................................................4 Connection: DVD Recorder + TV + VCR (optional)................................6 Connection: DVD Recorder + TV + Cable Box ......................................8 Connection: DVD Recorder + TV + Satellite Receiver ........................10 Advanced Audio Connection Information ............................................12 Install batteries in the remote control ..................................................13 Turn on the TV and the DVD Recorder ................................................13 Complete Interactive Setup....................................................................13 How to find your TV's Video Input Channel ..........................................16 What to Expect ........................................................................................15 Next Steps ................................................................................................16 Chapter 5:The Menu System Overview of the Menu System ..............................................................40 The Main Menu ........................................................................................40 Watch TV ..................................................................................................41 Disc ............................................................................................................41 Play Disc ....................................................................................................41 Disc Title Menu ..........................................................................................41 Player Menu ..............................................................................................41 Playlist ........................................................................................................41 Disc Options..............................................................................................42 Autoplay ....................................................................................................42 Screen Format ..........................................................................................42 Angle Icon ..................................................................................................42 Disc Library ..............................................................................................42 Timers ......................................................................................................42 Setup..........................................................................................................43 Parental Controls ......................................................................................43 Lock/Unlock ........................................................................................43 Rated Titles..........................................................................................44 Unrated Titles ....................................................................................44 System Options ........................................................................................44 Digital Output ....................................................................................44 SRS/TruSurround................................................................................44 Black Level ..........................................................................................44 Display Dimmer..................................................................................44 Audio Broadcast..................................................................................44 Recording Options ....................................................................................45 Recording Quality ..............................................................................45 Smart Record......................................................................................45 Disc Options ..............................................................................................45 Languages ..................................................................................................45 Display..................................................................................................45 Audio ....................................................................................................45 Subtitles ..............................................................................................45 Disc ......................................................................................................45 Installation Menu ......................................................................................46 Interactive Setup ................................................................................46 Channel Search ..................................................................................46 Clock Setup ........................................................................................46 Channel List ........................................................................................46 Memory Card Menu..................................................................................46 Chapter 2:The Remote Control Explanation of buttons ............................................................................18 Find out if the remote can be programmed to operate your TV ......19 Programming the remote to operate your TV ....................................19 Programming the remote to operate your satellite receiver or cable box ..............................................................................................20 Using the remote to operate other components ................................20 Code list for programming the remote control ..................................21 Chapter 3: Using the Recorder's Features Watching TV ............................................................................................24 The Channel Banner ................................................................................24 Recording ..................................................................................................24 Express recording......................................................................................24 Watching one channel while you record another channel ..................24 Setting up Timer Recordings to record programs automatically........25 Conflicting Timers ....................................................................................25 Disc Library ..............................................................................................26 Editing the Disc Library's Contents ........................................................26 Finding a title (movie, program, etc.) by using the Sort Feature ........26 Playback ....................................................................................................27 Using the Info Display while Playing DVD+RW and DVD+R discs......27 Using the Split Title Feature to Copy Camcorder Videocassette Tapes to Disc ............................................................................................28 Editing Recordings with the Hide Chapter Feature ............................28 Chapter 4: Playing Discs Regional Coding........................................................................................30 How to Load and Play Discs....................................................................30 Using Different Menus ............................................................................31 Search Options ........................................................................................31 Playback Options......................................................................................31 Using the On-Screen Info Display ..........................................................32 Time Display ..............................................................................................33 Selecting a Title on DVDs or a Track on Audio CDs or VCDs..............33 Chapter Icon ..............................................................................................33 Subtitle Icon ..............................................................................................33 Repeat Feature ..........................................................................................34 Changing the Audio Language ................................................................34 Changing the Camera Angle....................................................................35 Repeat Icon ...