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- Page 1 DVD/VCR User's Guide DRC6350N Changing Entertainment. Again.
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Page 2: Important Information
Product Registration Please fi ll out the product registration card (packed separately) and return it immediately. For U.S. customers: You RCA Consumer Electronics product may also be registered at www.rca.com/productregistration. Registering this product allows us to contact you if needed. - Page 3 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. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Chapter 1: Connections and Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect ... 5 Protect Against Power Surges ...5 Protect Components from Overheating ...5 Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference ...5 Connection Pictures ...5 Compatible Discs ... 6 Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your DVD/VCR ...6 DVD/VCR + TV ... - Page 6 Table of Contents Picture Scan ...18 Freeze Frame and Frame Advance ...18 Slow Motion (in Freeze Frame Mode) ...19 Playback Options ...19 Chapter Advance ...19 Zoom ...19 Play Modes ...19 Using the On-Screen Info Display ...20 How to Navigate the Info Display ...21 Time Display (all Info Displays) ...21 Title/Track Icon (all Info Displays) ...21 Chapter Icon (DVD Info Display) ...21...
- Page 7 Tuning Menu ...32 To add or delete channels from the VCR channel list: ...32 Setup Menu ...32 Function OSD ...32 Audio Mode ...32 Broadcast Type ...33 Audio Output ...33 VCR Output Channel ...33 Child Lock ...33 Copying from DVD Disc to Tape ...34 Chapter 5: DVD Menu System The DVD Player Menu System ...35 Language Menu ...35...
- Page 8 Table of Contents Chapter 6: Additional Information Troubleshooting ...43 Handling Cautions ...50 Maintenance of Cabinet ...50 Formation of Condensation ...50 Handling Discs ...50 Cleaning Discs ...50 Back of the DVD/VCR ...51 Front of the DVD/VCR ...52 Front Panel Display ...53 Display Messages ...53 Explanation of Input Jacks and Cables ...54 Language Code List ...55...
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Page 9: Chapter 1: Connections And Setup
Things to Consider Before You Connect Protect Against Power Surges • Connect all components before you plug any of their power cords into the wall outlet. • Turn off the TV and/or components before you connect or disconnect any cables. •... -
Page 10: Compatible Discs
Connections and Setup Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your DVD/VCR The pictures below show the cables needed for the connections represented in this book. Note: Audio/Video cables (A/V cables for short) are usually sold as a bundled set, but the connection pictures in this book show each cable separately for better visibility. -
Page 11: Dvd/Vcr + Tv
CABLE OR OFF-AIR SIGNAL DVD/VCR + TV 1. Connect a coaxial cable to the Cable/Antenna jack on your TV (sometimes labeled ANT IN) and to the TV jack on your DVD/VCR player. 2. Connect the coaxial cable from your cable outlet, cable box, or antenna to the ANT IN jack on your DVD/VCR. -
Page 12: Dvd/Vcr + Tv + Audio Receiver
Connections and Setup DVD/VCR + TV + Audio Receiver Dolby* Digital is an audio format used to record 5.1-channel audio signals onto the digital track of fi lm (while the fi lm is being made). It provides up to six separate channels: left, right, center, left rear, right rear, and common subwoofer. -
Page 13: Install Batteries In The Remote
Install Batteries in the Remote 1. Remove the battery compartment cover on the back of the remote. 2. Insert new batteries. Match the polarities (+ and –) on the batteries with the diagram on the remote. 3. Put the battery compartment cover back on the remote. Important Battery Information •... -
Page 14: Using The Remote Control To Choose On-Screen Menu Items
Connections and Setup Using the Remote Control to Choose On-screen Menu Items Press the MENU button to bring up the Main Menu. To select an on-screen item, use the up and down arrow buttons on the remote control. Selecting a menu item can take you to another menu, activate a choice, or activate a data entry fi... -
Page 15: Time And Date
MONTH : MARCH 30 WED YEAR : 2005 TIME : 12 : 00 AM AUTO CLOCK SET : DAYLIGHT SAVING: AUTO TIME ZONE: SELECT ADJUST TO EXIT PRESS Note: If Auto Clock Set receives the wrong time or date information, you may need to set the clock manually. -
Page 16: Connections And Setup
Connections and Setup MONTH : JULY 5 SAT YEAR : 2003 TIME 2 : 15 AM AUTO CLOCK SET : DAYLIGHT SAVING: TIME ZONE: EASTERN SELECT ADJUST TO EXIT PRESS Manual Clock Set 1. Press MENU to display the VCR Main Menu. 2. -
Page 17: Next Steps
Connections and Setup Next Steps This chapter is dedicated to connecting your DVD/VCR player. Before you start playing discs, you might want to get familiar with the remote control — Chapter 2 has details. If you want to skip straight to playing discs, go to Chapter 3 (page 17). It explains playback features of DVDs, Audio CDs, Video CDs, discs that contain MP3 fi... -
Page 18: Button Descriptions For Dvd And Vcr Modes
Proscan TVs. However, this section only describes the buttons on the remote that you will use with your DVD/VCR. For descriptions of remote control buttons to be used with your TV (RCA, GE, and Proscan only), go to the next page. -
Page 19: Button Description For Tv Function Buttons
Button description for TV function buttons This remote operates most TVs that carry the RCA, GE, or Proscan brand. The following list (in alphabetical order) provides basic information about how these buttons will operate when in TV mode. -
Page 20: Using The Input Button
MUTE Lowers the volume to minimum level. Press again to restore volume. ON•OFF Turns off a compatible RCA, GE, or Proscan TV. TV Turns on a compatible RCA, GE, or Proscan TV and puts the remote in TV mode. VOL +/- Increases and decreases volume level. -
Page 21: Chapter 3: Playing Discs
This DVD player is capable of playing the following types of discs: DVDs, audio CDs, Video CDs, CDs with mp3 fi les, WMA fi les (Windows Media Audio), and CDs with JPEG fi les on them. Before you put a disc in the player, make sure it is compatible. -
Page 22: To Load And Play A Dvd Disc
Playing Discs This is an example of a one-sided disc. This is an example of a two-sided disc – the title is usually in the center of the disc. Search Options To search a disc, you can use the FORWARD button or the REVERSE button. You can also use the following search features: Picture Scan When you’re playing a disc, each time you press FORWARD or REVERSE, your DVD/VCR scans the disc... -
Page 23: Slow Motion (In Freeze Frame Mode)
Slow Motion (in Freeze Frame Mode) While a disc is playing, press PAUSE. Press FORWARD (each time you press FORWARD the slow motion will get faster until you reach the fastest speed). To resume normal playback, press PLAY. Playback Options Many of your DVD/VCR’s playback features are accessed through the Info Display (described on pages 20 through 24). -
Page 24: Using The On-Screen Info Display
Playing Discs Using the On-Screen Info Display The Info Display appears across the left of the screen when you press the INFO button on the remote while you’re playing a disc. Use the up and down arrow buttons to highlight different icons. Once an icon is highlighted, follow the on-screen instructions, and use the left and right buttons on the remote to scroll through the options. -
Page 25: How To Navigate The Info Display
button 0:20:09 Minutes Hour 1 / 3 1 / 12 Shortcut While you’re playing a disc, you can use the CH +/- buttons to go to the next chapter/ previous chapter. Chapter 3 How to Navigate the Info Display To access the Info Display, press the INFO button on the remote while you’re playing a disc. -
Page 26: Additional Disc Settings
Playing Discs Additional Disc Settings 1 ENG 3/2.1 CH STEREO Subtitles Icon (DVD Info Display) By default, subtitles are off. To turn subtitles on: Press and release the SUBTITLE button to scroll through the available subtitle languages (the subtitle languages appear in a box on the screen). -
Page 27: Changing The Camera Angle (Dvd Info Display)
1 / 3 MUSIC 0:00:00 1 / 104 List List Program 1-Music1 1-Music1 1-Music1 2-Music2 2-Music2 2-Music2 3-Music3 3-Music3 3-Music3 4-Music4 4-Music4 4-Music4 5-Music5 5-Music5 5-Music5 6-Music6 6-Music6 6-Music6 Clear All 7-Music7 7-Music7 INFO Info PLAYMODE Edit Chapter 3 Changing the Camera Angle (DVD Info Display) Some discs contain multiple angles of a particular scene or sequence. -
Page 28: Playing Mp3 And Wma Music Fi Les And Displaying Jpeg Fi Les
Playing Discs Playing mp3 and WMA music fi les and displaying JPEG fi les mp3 is an audio fi le format which compresses recorded music. It was developed by Fraunhofer Gesellschaft in collaboration with Thomson Inc. The main advantage of the mp3 format is that it means CD-quality music tracks can be stored on a personal computer in user-friendly, compressed fi... -
Page 29: Chapter 4: Vcr Features
VCR Basics Once your initial settings are complete, you can begin using your DVD/VCR. In order to begin, you must fi rst understand some basic concepts. Playing a tape 1. Tune the TV to your DVD/VCR viewing channel (03, 04, or the Video Input Channel). 2. -
Page 30: Recording Features
VCR Features Recording Features Your DVD/VCR provides many ways to record programming. Basic recording is explained in detail on page 25. The following recording techniques are also available. • Recording – lets you press one button to record a program. •... -
Page 31: Timer Recording
Timer Recording You can set up to 8 different TV programs to be recorded. Before a Timer Recording will work, the VCR needs to be set up correctly. • DVD/VCR’s clock must be set correctly. • The timer indicator appears in the display when you turn off the DVD/VCR and a timer recording has been set. -
Page 32: Time Counter
VCR Features CLOCK PROGRAM TUNING SETUP SELECT ENTER PROGRAM 1 TO EXIT PRESS MONTH : JULY START STOP CHANNEL : 4 TV SPEED : SP REPEAT : ONCE TO ERASE PRESS TO EXIT PRESS Time Counter The time counter shows the actual time used when recording or playing a tape. The time counter helps locate the beginning or end of recorded events. -
Page 33: Info Display
STOP March 30, WED On-screen display (times out) 6:14PM Current time. Time counter only (does not time out) REM 2:00 Chapter 4 Info Display To fi nd out the status of the DVD/VCR, press the INFO button on the remote control. Each time you press INFO, different information appears on the screen. -
Page 34: Index Search
VCR Features No displays will appear (useful for dubbing) Index Search The VCR has a VHS Index Search System that automatically records index marks on the tape every time you start a recording. During playback you can locate the program you want to play by the number of index marks or by scanning. The VCR will search forward or reverse from the location you are at on the tape. -
Page 35: Explanation Of The Vcr Menu System
CLOCK PROGRAM TUNING SETUP SELECT ENTER TO EXIT PRESS MONTH : MARCH 30 WED YEAR : 2005 TIME : 12 : 00 AM AUTO CLOCK SET : DAYLIGHT SAVING: AUTO TIME ZONE: SELECT ADJUST TO EXIT PRESS PROGRAM 1 MONTH : JULY 6 WED START... -
Page 36: Tuning Menu
VCR Features AUTO CHANNEL SET TUNING BAND: CH. ADD/DEL: CH. 2 SOURCE SELECT: TUNER SELECT ADJUST TO EXIT PRESS FUNCTION OSD : AUDIO MODE: BROADCAST TYPE: STEREO AUDIO OUTPUT: STEREO SELECT ADJUST TO EXIT PRESS Tuning Menu The Auto Channel Search procedure is explained in detail on page 10. -
Page 37: Broadcast Type
Broadcast Type You can select the type of audio signal the DVD/VCR receives and records. Choose from STEREO , SAP, and MONO . Press the right arrow button to choose the desired setting. STEREO is used for normal or stereo broadcast recording. MONO is used if the signal is weak or the sound is too noisy. -
Page 38: Copying From Dvd Disc To Tape
VCR Features Copying from DVD Disc to Tape Your DVD/VCR allows you to copy a DVD disc to a video tape using the REC button. Notes: Be sure to set the Progressive Scan option to Off in the Display menu. If the DVD is copy protected, you may not be able to copy the disc. -
Page 39: Chapter 5: Dvd Menu System
The DVD Player Menu System The DVD player menu system is not the same as the disc menu or the Info Display. The DVD player menu comes up if you press MENU when no disc is playing. If a screensaver is on the screen, press STOP or CLEAR. -
Page 40: Entering Other Languages (Disc Menus)
DVD Menu System 3. Highlight the language you want to use and press OK. 4. To return to the previous menu, press the left arrow button if necessary. Original refers to the original recorded language of the disc. Entering Other Languages (Disc Menus) You can also enter other languages besides the ones offered in the Language menu. -
Page 41: Display Mode
3. Since TV Aspect is the fi rst submenu, it’s already highlighted. Use the arrow buttons to highlight your choice (the options are explained below), and press OK to select. 4. To return to the previous menu, press the left arrow button if necessary. Display Mode Display Mode offers 2 additional 4:3 aspect ratio settings, Letterbox and Panscan. -
Page 42: Progressive Scan
DVD Menu System Progressive Scan You can change how the video signal is output to your TV as either progressive scan or interlaced. 1. Make sure no disc is playing by pressing STOP, then press MENU (the Main Menu appears). 2. -
Page 43: Lock Menu (Parental Control)
LOCK Rating Unlock Password Area Code Move The Lock menu. Explanation of Rating Limits The Rating Limits feature lets you determine what types of discs can be played in the player, and what types of discs will require a password to override the rating limit that you’ve set. In the U.S., the ratings feature is based on the ratings set up by the MPAA (Motion Picture Association of America) such as R, PG, G, etc. -
Page 44: Locking Parental Controls On Your Dvd/Vcr
DVD Menu System Unlocking Parental Controls on your DVD/VCR 1. Make sure no disc is playing by pressing STOP, then press MENU (the Main Menu appears). 2. Use the up and down arrow buttons to highlight the Lock menu icon, then press the right arrow button to highlight the menu options. -
Page 45: Area Code
Area Code You may need to enter the country area code where the DVD disc was rated for those standards to be in effect. 1. Find the country code you want to use in the Country Area Code List in Chapter 6. 2. -
Page 46: Auto Play
DVD Menu System Auto Play You can set up the DVD player so that a DVD disc automatically starts playing whenever it is inserted. If Auto Play mode is set to On, the DVD player will search for the title that has the longest playback time and then play back the title automatically. -
Page 47: Chapter 6: Additional Information
• You might be in the wrong mode. To operate the DVD functions of your DVD/VCR, press DVD on the remote before you press any other buttons. To operate the VCR, press the VCR button fi rst. If you’re operating the TV, press the TV button fi rst, etc. (this remote operates most RCA, GE, and Proscan TVs). -
Page 48: Additional Information
Additional Information • Insert new batteries in the remote. • Operate the remote control at a distance of no more than 20 feet. • Remove any obstacles between the remote and the DVD/VCR or other component. If your DVD/VCR is in an entertainment cabinet, the glass doors might obstruct the remote control from operating the unit. - Page 49 A screen saver appears on the TV • Your player is equipped with a screen saver that appears on the TV after your player has been idle for several minutes. To make it disappear, press STOP or CLEAR on the remote. Subtitle and/or audio language is not the one selected from the initial setting •...
- Page 50 Additional Information General VCR Problems No power • Make sure the DVD/VCR is plugged into a working outlet. • Make sure connections between devices are correct and snug. There’s poor quality or no picture for normal TV viewing • If using RF coaxial cables to connect the DVD/VCR to the TV, make sure the VCR indicator is not displayed on the DVD/VCR’s front panel (press the remote control’s TV/VCR button to toggle between VCR and TV-viewing modes).
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Page 51: Recording Problems
The DVD/VCR makes noise when it is stopped • This is normal. The DVD/VCR removes the tape from the playheads when stopping. The cylinders inside the unit will continue to rotate for a few minutes after stopping. The DVD/VCR won’t fi nd active channels correctly using the Auto Channel Search feature •... - Page 52 Additional Information • If you are not using A/V cables, make sure the DVD/VCR is not in Video Input Channel mode. Press INPUT on the remote control to return to normal viewing. • Try another tape. • Some snow/streaks are normal during search, stop action, frame advance, and slow-motion playback.
- Page 53 The stereo Audio is too noisy • The stereo signal is weak. Set the BROADCAST TYPE: to MONO. • Press either the CHANNEL – or + button on the front of the unit (or CH +/- on the remote) to minimize picture noise.
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Page 54: Handling Cautions
Additional Information Handling Cautions • Before connecting other components to this player, 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 55: Back Of The Dvd/Vcr
RF OUT – Use this jack to connect to the Cable/Antenna jack on your TV. VCR IN (AUDIO/VIDEO) – If you are using color-coded red, yellow and white RCA cables, connect these jacks to a video input component, such as a video game system or camcorder. -
Page 56: Front Of The Dvd/Vcr
Additional Information Front of the DVD/VCR (from left to right) ON/STANDBY – Turns the player on and off. The indicator lights when you turn off the DVD/VCR. PREV/REV (Previous /Reverse) – Searches backward on a disc or tape. PLAY – Press to begin playback. During playback, press to pause. NEXT/FWD (Fast forward) –... -
Page 57: Front Panel Display
Front Panel Display 1. DVD — The DVD mode is selected. 2. Disc icon — A disc is loaded. Flashes when no disc is loaded. 3. Progressive Scan icon — Progressive scan is selected. 4. Number display — The current time, counter, remaining time on a video tape, time expired on a disc, or the current DVD/VCR status (PLAY, REC, etc.). -
Page 58: Explanation Of Input Jacks And Cables
DVD/VCR — you can purchase cables by calling 1-800-338-0376, details are on page 60, or order online at www.rca.com, or go to your local electronics store). There are several ways to connect your DVD/VCR to your TV depending upon the cables you have and the jacks that are on the back of your TV. -
Page 59: Language Code List
Language Code List Use this list to change the disc menu language for the following settings: Disc Audio, Disc Subtitle, and Disc Menu. Language Code Language Abkhazian 6566 Fiji Afar 6565 Finnish Afrikaans 6570 French Albanian 8381 Frisian Ameharic 6577 Galician Arabic 6582... -
Page 60: Fcc Declaration Of Conformity And Industry Canada Information
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. 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. Trade Name: Model: DRC6350N Equipment Classifi cation: TV Interface Device Responsible Party: Thomson Inc. -
Page 61: Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty What your warranty covers: • Defect in materials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • 90 days from date of purchase - Unit exchange, which includes parts and labor. • 91 days to 1 year from date of purchase - Unit exchange, which includes parts only; you pay the labor. - Page 62 • Shipping damage if the unit was not packed and shipped in the manner prescribed by Thomson. Product Registration: Please complete the online Product Registration on RCA.com/productregistration or complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your unit. It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary.
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Page 63: How To Fi Nd Your Tv's Video Input Channel
How to fi nd your TV’s Video Input Channel In order to see what’s playing on your DVD/VCR, you need to tune the TV to the Video Input Channel that corresponds to the jacks you used to hook up the unit to the TV. The Video Input Channel(s) varies for different brands and different models of TVs. -
Page 64: Accessories
VH913 (12-ft) HOW TO ORDER ON-LINE: Accessories may also be purchased at www.rca.com/accessories (subject to availability). BY PHONE: To place your order by phone, have your Visa, MasterCard or Discover Card ready and call 1-800-338-0376. Use this number only to place an order for accessory items listed on this page. - Page 65 This page intentionally left blank.
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- Page 68 Visit the RCA 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. 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis, IN 46290 ©2005 Thomson Inc.