User manual RCA DRC8300N

[. . . ] DVD Recorder/VCR Combo User's Guide DRC8300N 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. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. [. . . ] When you highlight this option and press OK, all chapter markers are erased. (Not available for DVD+R discs). Editing DVD+R and DVD+RW discs The Edit icon While playing the disc, press the INFO button on the remote (the Info Display appears). Press the right arrow button to highlight the Edit icon appear (use the up/down arrow buttons to highlight a choice and press OK to select). When you're recording to a disc, the DVD Recorder adds a chapter marker automatically every 5 minutes. Additionally, you can insert chapter markers manually to segment different parts of the title. To insert a chapter marker, simply highlight Insert Chapter Marker during playback at the point where you want the chapter to start. Since the DVD/VCR automatically adds chapter markers every 5 minutes, you may want to make each chapter longer by deleting a chapter marker during playback. During playback you can hide a specific chapter so it is automatically skipped. New Title Frame You can change the thumbnail image that appears in the Player Menu (described in the next section). When the video appears that you want to use to visually represent the title, press OK (the next time you access the Player Menu a still image of this video will appear). You can divide one recording into smaller segments so that each title appears separately in the Disc Title Menu. This is a helpful feature when you record a block of programming that contains several shows and/or when you copy camcorder videocassette tapes to a disc. Insert Chapter Marker Delete Chapter Marker Hide Chapter New Title Frame Split Title · · · · Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 33 Chapter 3: Recording, Playback & Features Rename Title Play Title Play Full Title Delete Title Clear Chapters Simon's 4th Birthday Fri, 6/20/2003 03:00 pm ­ 04:00 pm *1 Best Editing Titles with the Hide Chapter Feature As with most editing features on recorded discs, Hide Chapter is only available with DVD+RWdiscs. You have to Insert a Chapter Marker at the beginning and the end of the part of the recording you want to "hide. " Note: Since the DVD/VCR automatically adds a chapter marker every 5 minutes during recording, it might be a good idea to Clear All Chapter Markers before using the Hide Chapter feature. To find the Clear Chapters option, go to the Disc menu and select Disc Title Menu. While playing the recording (called a title), press INFO (the Info Display appears). When you're at the beginning of the place you want to hide, press PAUSE. Chapter Marker (if the Info Display isn't on the screen, press INFO and select the Edit icon 4. Use FAST FORWARD or ADVANCE to go to the end of the segment that you want to hide, and select Insert Chapter Marker again. Insert Chapter Marker Delete Chapter Marker Hide Chapter New Title Frame Split Title 5. Therefore, press REVERSE or AGAIN until playback is between the two chapter markers you just inserted. If the Info Display isn't on the screen, press INFO, select the Edit icon, and select Hide Chapter (each time the title plays this chapter will be automatically skipped). To "undo" the Hide Chapter feature for normal playback, go to the Disc Title Menu and select Play Full Title. ON-OFF VCR Basics The VCR part of your DVD/VCR has all the basic functions of other VCRs. The basic concepts are explained below and the advanced VCR features are explained on page 32. TV DVD/VCR CABLE SAT AUX AUDIO ZOOM ANALOG OPEN ANGLE DIGITAL CLOSE TIMER·GUIDE CLEAR INFO MENU Basic Playback 1. [. . . ] If condensation forms on a disc, wipe the disc with a soft, dry cloth by moving the cloth from the center hole toward the outer edge. Handling Discs · · · Don't touch the disc's signal surfaces. Do not use damaged (cracked or warped) discs. 58 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Chapter 6: Additional Information Limited Warranty What your warranty covers: · Defects in materials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: · One year from date of purchase for parts and labor. 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: · · Pay any Authorized RCA Service Center the labor charges to repair your DVD/VCR. Pay any Authorized RCA Service Center for the new or, at our option, refurbished replacement parts required to repair your DVD/VCR. How you get service: · · · Take your DVD/VCR to any Authorized RCA Service Center. [. . . ]