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Chapter 1: Connections and Setup
Types of Discs
RECORDING:
TYPES OF DISCS YOU CAN USE FOR RECORDING
DVD+R 2.4x, 4x, or 8x ONLY; DVD+RW 2.4x and 4x ONLY.
NOTES:
It is NOT possible to record on CD-R or CD-RW discs.
IMPORTANT: It is NOT possible to record content that is copy-protected. This is usually true for most pre-recorded DVD discs and
most pre-recorded VHS tapes.
PLAYBACK:
TYPES OF DISCS YOU CAN PLAY
• DVD discs – DVD movie discs (DVD-ROM); DVD+R; DVD+RW; DVD-RW (must be recorded using video mode or VM); DVD-R
(must be recorded using video mode or VM and must be fi nalized).
• CDs (Audio CDs, CD-R, CD-RW) – Audio CDs contain musical or sound content only. mp3 discs are CDs (CD-R or CD-RW)
that contain mp3 fi les. This product also plays CDs that contain JPEG fi les and Multisession CDs.
• Video CD (VCD) and Super Video CD (S-VCD) 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. Super Video CDs (S-VCDs) can be used to record up to 70 minutes of digital sound and video, with MPEG-2 standard video
and MPEG-1 standard audio—but you must use DVD+R or DVD+RW discs to record on your DVD/VCR not
S-VCDs. Additionally,
S-VCD disc compatibility is dependent on which MPEG coding software, disc design software, and disc writer software are used; and
the discs themselves.
Things to consider before you connect
Protect components from overheating
• Don’t block ventilation holes on any of the components. Arrange the components so that air can circulate freely.
• Don’t stack components.
• When you place components in a stand, make sure you allow adequate ventilation.
• If you connect an audio receiver or amplifi er, place it on the top shelf.
Position cables properly to avoid audio interference
• Insert each cable fi rmly into the designated jack.
• If you place components above the TV, route all cables down the side of the back of the TV instead of straight down the middle of the back of the TV.
• If your TV has an antenna that uses 300-ohm twin lead cables, do not coil the cables. Also, keep the twin lead cables away from audio/video cables.
Connection Pictures
Audio/video cables are usually bundled together. For better visibility, the connection pictures in this book show each cable separately (audio left, audio right, and video).
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Unpack the Box
Your DVD/VCR came with the following items:
Some discs may not be compatible
due to laser pickup and disc design.
DVD+Rewritable
DVD+R
DVD/VCR
STANDBY/ON
STOP/EJECTRECORD STOPFWDREV
CH+/SKIP+CH-/SKIP-
FWDREVPLAY/PAUSE PLAY/PAUSEOPEN/CLOSE
COPY
RECORD
INPUT
DVD / VCR / VIDEO CD / CD / MP3 PLAYER DIGITAL VIDEO DISC RECORDER DRC 8300
VIDEO AUDIOLR
S-VIDEO
GO
BACK
VOL CH
MUTE
TV
ON-OFF
DVD/VCRCABLE
AUX
AUDIO
CLEAR
MENU
OK
LIVE
RECORD
STOP
PLAY
INPUT ANTENNA
PAUSE
FORWARDREVERSE
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123
4
5
6
8
0
9
ADVANCE
AGAIN
INFOTIMER•GUIDE
SAT
ZOOMANALOG
DIGITAL
OPEN
CLOSE
ANGLE
Remote control and
batteries (part number
261387)
1 set of audio video cables (part number 233086)
S-Video cable (part number 257982) RF Coaxial cable (part
number 221396)
Power cord (part number 218104)