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DRC8060N
Important Disc Information
This Product Can Record on the Following
Disc Types:
DVD+R (2.4x, 4x, 8x, and 16x)
DVD+RW (2.4x and 4x)
This recorder cannot record on DVD-R or DVD-RW
discs. Please make sure to purchase discs with the plus "+"
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- Page 1 DVD Recorder User’s Guide DRC8060N Important Disc Information This Product Can Record on the Following Disc Types: DVD+R (2.4x, 4x, 8x, and 16x) DVD+RW (2.4x and 4x) This recorder cannot record on DVD-R or DVD-RW discs. Please make sure to purchase discs with the plus “+” symbol on the package.
- Page 2 Important Information WARNING CAUTION This symbol indicates that this product incorporates double To reduce the risk of fi re or shock hazard, do not expose insulation between hazardous mains voltage and user RISK OF ELECTRIC this DVD Recorder to rain or moisture. accessible parts.
- Page 3 Table of Contents Chapter 1: Connections and Setup Chapter 4: Playing Discs Types of Discs ............2 Regional Coding .
- Page 4 Chapter 1: Connections and Setup Types of Discs DVD+Rewritable DVD+R DISCS YOU CAN USE FOR RECORDING DVD+R 2.4x, 4x, or 8x, and 16x ONLY; DVD+RW 2.4x and 4x ONLY. IMPORTANT NOTES: This recorder is not compatible with DVD-R or DVD-RW discs for recording. Please make sure to purchase discs with the plus “+”...
- Page 5 Chapter 1: Connections and Setup Choose Your Connection There are several ways to connect your DVD recorder. Please use the following chart to determine which connection is best for you. Turn to the appropriate page for specifi c instructions. Components Cables Needed Connection Go to...
- Page 6 This section describes the jacks and cables you can use to make connections. Some cables are supplied with your product or you can purchase other cables by calling 1-800-338-0376, order online at www.rca.com, or go to your local electronics store). There are several ways to connect your DVD recorder to your TV depending upon the cables you have and the jacks that are on the back of your TV.
- Page 7 Chapter 1: Connections and Setup S-VIDEO INPUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT OUTPUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT VIDEO INPUT VIDEO CABLE/ANTENNA AC IN AUDIO AUDIO HDMI OUT PROG. SCAN OUTPUT OPTICAL Back of the DVD recorder The back of your recorder might look a little overwhelming at fi rst. This section explains what goes where and why. There are two sets of jacks on the back of your DVD recorder—INPUT jacks and OUTPUT jacks.
- Page 8 Chapter 1: Connections and Setup S-VIDEO INPUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT OUTPUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT VIDEO INPUT VIDEO CABLE/ANTENNA AC IN AUDIO AUDIO HDMI OUT PROG. SCAN OUTPUT OPTICAL OUTPUT: These jacks send the content (audio and video) from your DVD recorder OUT to the TV so you can see it on the TV screen and hear it through the TV’s speakers.
- Page 9 Chapter 1: Connections and Setup Front of the DVD recorder STANDBY/ON – Turns the DVD recorder on and off. REV (reverse) – Searches backwards through the disc. FWD (forward) – Searches forwards through a disc. PLAY/PAUSE – Starts playback of a disc. Pauses recording or playback. REC –...
- Page 10 Chapter 1: Connections and Setup DVD recorder + TV In from cable S-VIDEO INPUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT OUTPUT DIGITAL or antenna AUDIO OUT VIDEO INPUT VIDEO CABLE/ANTENNA AC IN AUDIO AUDIO HDMI OUT PROG. SCAN OUTPUT OPTICAL Recorder S-VIDEO VIDEO INPUT1 CABLE/ANTENNA S-VIDEO...
- Page 11 Chapter 1: Connections and Setup Connection: DVD recorder + TV 1. Connect the signal (cable or antenna): Note: Depending upon how you currently have your TV connected, you’ll have to disconnect the cable from your TV’s Antenna Input jack (sometimes labeled CABLE/ANTENNA) or your VCR’s Input jack before you connect the cable as explained below.
- Page 12 Chapter 1: Connections and Setup DVD recorder + TV+ Basic Cable Box INPUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO OUTPUT DIGITAL The back of your TV AUDIO OUT and/or Cable Box might VIDEO INPUT look different than the VIDEO CABLE/ANTENNA ones pictured here. AC IN AUDIO AUDIO...
- Page 13 Chapter 1: Connections and Setup Connection: DVD recorder + TV + Basic Cable Box 1. Connect the cable box signal. Note: Before you connect the DVD recorder, you’ll need to disconnect some of the cables fi rst in order to reconnect them.
- Page 14 Chapter 1: Connections and Setup DVD recorder + TV+ Satellite Receiver AUDIO OUT Satellite LOW SPEED The back of your DATA SATELLITE IN PHONE JACK VIDEO S-VIDEO IN FROM ANT OUT TO TV satellite receiver might Dish and look different than the one pictured here.
- Page 15 Chapter 1: Connections and Setup Connection: DVD recorder + TV + Satellite Receiver The following instructions enable you to record the programs from your satellite receiver. Because the jack confi guration and labels vary on different satellite receivers and televisions, the steps provided are general guidelines. Consult your satellite receiver and/or television user’s guides for additional information.
- Page 16 Chapter 1: Connections and Setup DVD recorder + TV + Basic Cable Box + Audio Receiver Audio ANTENNA FM 75Ω Receiver CENTER SUBWOOFER (12Ω) VCR 1 DIGITAL AUDIO IN – – VCR 1 R — FRONT — L The back of your TV AUDIO and/or Cable Box might look different than the...
- Page 17 Chapter 1: Connections and Setup Connection: DVD recorder + TV + Basic Cable Box + Audio Receiver You’ll need to consult instructions that came with your audio video receiver in order to connect it properly. The information below provides general guidelines for the DVD recorder’s Audio Output jacks. Both Dolby* Digital®...
- Page 18 1. Turn on the DVD recorder—press the DVD/VCR button on the remote. 2. Turn on the TV and tune it to the correct Video Input Channel—if you have an RCA, GE, or Proscan TV, press the TV button on the remote (if the TV doesn’t turn on, press the ON•OFF button) and then press the INPUT button on the remote until you get to the Video Input Channel that matches how the DVD recorder is connected...
- Page 19 Chapter 1: Connections and Setup 2) Select the Signal that’s connected to the CABLE/ANTENNA Antenna-Cable Antenna-Cable INPUT jack Completing this information lets the DVD recorder know what program signals are being sent to it. Choose the type of signal that is connected to the CABLE/ANTENNA INPUT jack. Press the right arrow button to access the choices: Notes: If you’ve connected a cable box or satellite receiver to the CABLE/ANTENNA INPUT jack, turn on the cable box or satellite receiver before completing this step.
- Page 20 Chapter 1: Connections and Setup 7) Time and Date Your DVD recorder has an automatic clock, but it may take awhile for the DVD recorder to fi nd Year 2005 the correct channel for the clock. Therefore, you might want to set up the clock manually here. Use the number buttons on the remote to enter Year, Date, and Time.
- Page 21 RCA, GE, and Proscan TVs If your brand of TV is RCA, GE, or Proscan, the remote control packed with your DVD recorder will most likely access the TV’s Video Input Channel—with the DVD recorder turned on, press the TV button, and then press INPUT until you see the DVD recorder’s menu on your TV screen.
- Page 22 Chapter 2 The Remote Control • Explanation of the Buttons • Find Out if the Remote Can Operate Your TV • Programming the Remote to Operate Your TV • Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components • Using the Remote’s Features •...
- Page 23 TIMER•GUIDE Allows you to quickly access the Timer Recordings list or setup a new timer recording. TV Puts the remote in TV mode in order for it to operate your TV. This remote is already programmed to operate RCA, GE, and Proscan brand TVs. This remote is capable of being programmed to operate many brands of TVs.
- Page 24 Find out if the remote can operate your TV ON-OFF ON•OFF button This remote control is designed to operate most RCA, GE, and Proscan TVs. TV button DVD/VCR CABLE 1. Press the TV button (if the TV turns on, this remote will operate your TV; if it doesn’t turn on, go to step 2 below).
- Page 25 Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components This remote is already programmed to operate most RCA, GE, and Proscan components—just press the applicable component button to operate the component (for a satellite receiver, press the SAT button; for an audio component, press AUDIO, etc.).
- Page 26 Chapter 2: The Remote Control Volume Punchthrough Feature You may fi nd this feature helpful if you’ve connected your components to an audio/video receiver (A/V receiver) or amplifi er, but you want to use the TV’s remote control to operate the volume for the receiver. An example follows: Let’s say you’ve connected your DVD player to your audio/video receiver.
- Page 27 Chapter 2: The Remote Control Remote Code List Craig 1127 Infi nity 1050 Philco 1060 Sansui 1026 1131 1038 1006 1051 1004 1121 1109 TV button Crown 1138 1005 1149 Janeil Loewe Mitsubishi Radio Shack 1026 AUX button 1006 Envision 1098 1038 1005...
- Page 28 Chapter 2: The Remote Control Code List for TV button TV (continued) Soundesign Toshiba 2006 2001 Kenwood 2041 Philips 2061 2010 2002 2006 2064 1005 1029 2042 2018 AUX button 1007 1043 2013 2010 2007 2060 2038 2067 1008 1044 2015 2018 2008...
- Page 29 Chapter 2: The Remote Control Code List VCR (continued) AUX button Sears 2018 5088 Panasonic Philips Cable Box CD Player 2023 5090 2008 3006 5012 AUX button AUX button CABLE button AUDIO button 2011 2052 5091 3021 5013 2018 5092 3056 AUX button 5014...
- Page 30 Chapter 2: The Remote Control Marantz Sherwood 4034 Audio Home Audio Phono 4058 4093 4044 Theatre In AUDIO button AUDIO button Receiver Sony Sherwood A Box AUX button AUX button 4081 4062 4022 Tuner AUDIO 4072 Mitsubishi Sony button 4094 AUDIO 4003 4005...
- Page 31 Chapter 3 Recording, Playback & Features • Watching TV • Recording (DVD+R and DVD + RW) • Disc Library • Playback Graphics contained within this User’s Guide are for representation only. Some of the menu screens, buttons, and display messages might be different in your product than they appear in this book.
- Page 32 Chapter 3: Recording, Playback & Features Watching TV Turn on the DVD recorder to watch TV 1. Turn on the TV, and tune the TV to the correct Video Input Channel (this channel corresponds to the input jacks on your TV that you used to connect the DVD recorder to the TV).
- Page 33 Chapter 3: Recording, Playback & Features Watching one channel while you record another channel (cable with no cable box or off-air antenna only) If you want to watch another channel while you’re recording, you need to make sure you’ve connected an RF coaxial cable to the CABLE/ANTENNA OUTPUT jack on DVD recorder and TV’s corresponding Cable/Antenna Input jack.
- Page 34 Chapter 3: Recording, Playback & Features Disc Library Watch TV Live - Ch 6 Disc Disc Name: Maggie You can fi nd a show you recorded to disc more quickly by using the DVD recorder’s Disc Library. Every time you use your DVD recorder to record a program to disc, the DVD recorder assigns the disc a number, and keeps Disc Library 4 Library Disc(s)
- Page 35 Chapter 3: Recording, Playback & Features ® Parental Control Disc Options This feature uses patented technology to detect and mark most commercials when recording to disc for any recording that is more than 15 minutes long. The DVD recorder determines where the commercials are located Default Rec Quality Recording Options and marks the beginning and end of the detected commercial segments, using the marks to create separate...
- Page 36 Chapter 3: Recording, Playback & Features Playback Watch TV Live - Ch 2 Disc To play recordings, do the following: Maggie’s Disc Disc Library 1. Turn on the TV and the DVD recorder. Timers 1 Library Disc(s) 2. Make sure the TV is tuned to the correct Video Input Channel (for help, go to page 19). Setup 10:49 am Thu 17-Mar 2003 3.
- Page 37 Chapter 3: Recording, Playback & Features Erase Disc: DVD+RW discs only. Erases a DVD+RW disc so you can record new programming onto it (not available for DVD+R disc). Rename Disc Lock Disc: DVD+RW discs only. Protects contents of the DVD so nobody can record new programming onto it. Erase Disc If the disc has been locked, the menu option changes to Unlock Disc (not available for DVD+R discs).
- Page 38 Chapter 3: Recording, Playback & Features Editing Titles with the Hide Chapter Feature Rename Title As with most editing features on recorded discs, Hide Chapter is only available with DVD+RW discs, unless it is Play Title done automatically using the Commercial Advance feature. You have to Insert a Chapter Marker at the beginning Play All Chapters and the end of the part of the recording you want to “hide.”...
- Page 39 Chapter 4 Playing Discs • Regional Coding • Types of Discs You Can Play • How to Load and Play Discs • Using the Different Menus • Search Options • Playback Options • Using the On-screen Info Display Graphics contained within this User’s Guide are for representation only. Some of the menu screens, buttons, and display messages might be different in your product than they appear in this book.
- Page 40 Chapter 4: Playing Discs Regional Coding Both the DVD recorder and the discs are coded by region. These regional codes must match in order for a pre-recorded DVD to play. This player’s code is region 1. However, discs you use for recording (DVD+R and DVD+RW) aren’t assigned region numbers.
- Page 41 Chapter 4: Playing Discs Using Different Menus Each disc is programmed with different features. There are three separate types of menus that you can use to access features: • The DVD’s Disc menu – The Disc menu is part of each disc and is separate from the DVD recorder’s menu.
- Page 42 Chapter 4: Playing Discs Using the On-screen Info Display The on-screen Info Display contains many playback features. To see the Info Display, press the INFO button on the remote while a disc is playing (the Info Display appears across the top of the screen). Each feature is illustrated with an icon. Use the left and right arrow buttons to move through the different icons in the Info Display. When an icon is highlighted, use the up and down arrow buttons on the remote to scroll through the choices.
- Page 43 Chapter 4: Playing Discs JPEG Info Display… go to page 45. Time Display (DVD, Video CD, and Audio CD) This feature displays the time that has elapsed during playback. For DVD discs, the time displayed refers to the current title and acts as a Time Search feature.
- Page 44 Chapter 4: Playing Discs Repeat Icon (DVD, Video CD, and Audio CD) By default, the Repeat feature is Off. There are four Repeat options: • Chapter – repeats the chapter that is playing (track for CD or VCD). • Title – repeats the title that is playing •...
- Page 45 Chapter 4: Playing Discs Camera Angle Icon (DVD) Some discs contain multiple angles of a particular scene or sequence. If the disc only has one angle, this feature won’t work. Currently, very few discs have this feature. 1. While a disc is playing, press ANGLE on the remote. If the disc wasn’t created with multiple angles, the invalid symbol appears. If the disc contains multiple angles, the Angle icon appears with the current angle number and the number of angles available.
- Page 46 Chapter 4: Playing Discs Playing Discs You Recorded (DVD+R and DVD+RW) Playback of DVD+R and DVD+RW discs that you used to record programs is explained in Chapter 3 (go to page 34). Playing mp3, WMA, or JPEG fi les Winamp 2.7ful Your DVD recorder can play unprotected mp3 fi...
- Page 47 Chapter 4: Playing Discs Picture Play Mode Repeat Zoom Slideshow Playback Rotate Number Level Speed indicator JPEG Info Display When you are playing a disc with JPEG fi les in the DVD recorder, press the INFO button to bring up the Info Display.
- Page 48 Chapter 5 Menu System • Overview of the DVD recorder’s Menu System • Watch TV Menu • Disc Menu • Disc Library Menu • Timer Menu • Setup Menu Graphics contained within this User’s Guide are for representation only. Some of the menu screens, buttons, and display messages might be different in your product than they appear in this book.
- Page 49 Chapter 5: Menu System Overview of the DVD recorder’s Menu System Since this product has many features, it has a wealth of menus and options. To access the main menu during playback, press the STOP button on the remote. To access the main menu when you’re not playing a disc, press the MENU button.
- Page 50 Chapter 5: Menu System Watch TV Live - Ch 2 Watch TV Disc The Watch TV menu shows the current channel or input. To watch TV, press OK when the Watch TV menu is highlighted (the channel banner appears to show you available program information, such as channel, name, and Disc Library No Disc time).
- Page 51 Chapter 5: Menu System Disc Library The disc library accesses information about what you’ve recorded onto discs. Details of this feature and the submenus are described on page 32. Timers Timer: You can add timers and view or edit existing timers from this menu for automatic recording. Timer recordings are especially useful when you have a favorite program that you want to record every week and/or every day.
- Page 52 Chapter 5: Menu System To set Ratings: Parental Control Lock 1. From the DVD recorder’s main menu, select Setup and press OK (the Setup menu items appear). Disc Options Rating Limits 2. Since Parental Control is already highlighted, just press OK (the Parental Control menu items appear). Recording Options Unrated Titles 3.
- Page 53 Chapter 5: Menu System Disc Options AutoPlay: when you select On, a pre-recorded DVD movie disc immediately starts playing after you insert it into the player (there’s no need to press the PLAY button). With AutoPlay On, recordable discs (DVD+R or DVD+RW) with content recorded on them will automatically display contents. Note: For CDs with mp3 or JPEG fi...
- Page 54 Chapter 5: Menu System Languages Parental Control Display: the language that appears when you access this menu the fi rst time refl ects the option you Disc Options chose during the interactive setup. To change the language of the on-screen displays (menus), use the Recording Options arrow buttons to highlight a language and press OK to select it.
- Page 55 Chapter 6 Additional Information • Troubleshooting • Handling Cautions • Maintenance of Cabinet • Limited Warranty • Accessory Information • Copying content from DVD+R or DVD+RW disc to VCR videocassette • Copying content from a VCR videocassette to a DVD+R or DVD+RW disc Graphics contained within this User’s Guide are for representation only.
- Page 56 Chapter 6: Additional Information Troubleshooting General Problems Player won’t work (locks up) • Try unplugging the AC power cord and plugging it back in. • Reset the DVD recorder: on the front of the unit, press and hold the STANDBY/ON button while you press and hold the STOP button—wait at least 3 seconds before you release both of the buttons.
- Page 57 Chapter 6: Additional Information • If it’s a DVD+R or DVD+RW disc, check the setting in the Parental Controls menu. Go to Unrated Titles, and see if the box is checked next to Apply to DVD+R and DVD+RW discs. If there is a check in the box and you set Unrated Titles to Password Required, simply highlight the checkbox and press OK. Try to play the disc again.
- Page 58 • To order a new remote control, go to page 59. The buttons on the front of the DVD recorder operate the DVD recorder’s basic functions, but you won’t be able to use the menu system without the remote control. The buttons on the front of the unit are described on page 7. Also, if you have another RCA, GE, or Proscan brand product with a remote control that has a DVD button, some of the buttons will probably operate this product if you press the DVD button fi...
- Page 59 Chapter 6: Additional Information Handling Cautions • Before connecting other components to this DVD recorder, be sure to turn all components off. • Don’t move the player while a disc is being played. The disc may get scratched or broken, and the player’s internal parts may be damaged. •...
- Page 60 Pay any Authorized RCA Service Center for the new or, at our option, refurbished replacement parts required to repair your DVD recorder. How you get service: • Take your DVD recorder to any Authorized RCA Service Center. To identify your nearest Authorized RCA Service Center, ask your dealer, look in the Yellow Pages, or call 1-800-336-1900. •...
- Page 61 A shipping and handling fee will be charged upon ordering, and we are required by law to collect the appropriate sales tax for each individual state, country, and locality to which the merchandise is being sent. For more information about accessories, go on-line to www.rca.com Optical Plug to Optical Plug for Optical Audio connection Surge Protector (part number PS83202C2);...
- Page 62 Chapter 6: Additional Information S-VIDEO INPUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT OUTPUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT VIDEO INPUT VIDEO CABLE/ANTENNA AC IN AUDIO AUDIO HDMI OUT PROG. SCAN OUTPUT OPTICAL DVD Recorder OUT TO TV VIDEO INPUT OUTPUT IN FROM ANTENNA Note: Copy-protected content, such as pre-recorded DVD titles, cannot be recorded, copied, or duplicated.
- Page 63 Chapter 6: Additional Information OUT TO TV VIDEO INPUT OUTPUT IN FROM ANTENNA S-VIDEO INPUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT OUTPUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT VIDEO INPUT VIDEO CABLE/ANTENNA AC IN AUDIO AUDIO HDMI OUT PROG. SCAN OUTPUT OPTICAL DVD Recorder VIDEO S-VIDEO Note: Copy-protected content, such as pre-recorded VHS INPUT1...
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- Page 68 Visit our website at www.rca.com Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton. This will only add delays in service for your product. Thomson Inc. Thomson Inc. 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis, IN 46290 ©2005 Thomson Inc.