RCA DRC8060N User Guide - Page 58

Chapter 6: Additional Information Recording/Copying Problems Not enough space on the DVD+R or DVD+RW disc • To get more recording time, you can change the Recording Quality setting (page 51). If it is a DVD+RW disc, you can delete some titles to create more space. Won't record • You can't record content that is copy-protected. If a message appears notifying you that you can't record the material, press CLEAR on the remote to remove the message from the screen.You also can't copy DVD movies by connecting a DVD player to the DVD recorder. • Make sure you've inserted a DVD+R or DVD+RW disc.You can't record on DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD-RAM, or any CD discs. • Make sure the disc isn't locked, which protects contents of disc but prevents recording. Go to page 49 for more information. • Many problems encountered when recording (or playing) disc are related to the wide variation in disc quality due to the large number of brands and manufacturers.We highly recommend using discs from a reputable manufacturer. If you encounter problems with one brand of disc, please try another brand. mp3 files The following recommendations can't be taken as a guarantee that the DVD recorder will play mp3 recordings, or as an assurance of sound quality. Certain technologies and methods for mp3 file recording on CD-R discs prevent optimal playback of these files on your product. • Make sure the file is a true mp3 file.You can only play true MP3 files in the DVD recorder-some products use software to compress mp3 files and convert them to other formats such as MPX.Your DVD recorder won't recognize or play MPX files or other types of converted mp3 files.Also, if the mp3 file is copy protected from a secure download site, it may not play. • When naming mp3 files, don't exceed 12 characters, and enter .mp3 as the file extension.When using a general name format of:Title.mp3, make sure the title is 8 characters or less, don't use spaces, and don't use special characters (such as etc.). • Whatever the real recording capacity of the CD-R, don't use more than 630MB of recording space on the disc. • Use a decompression transfer rate of at least 128 kb/sec (kilobits/second) when recording mp3 files. Sound quality with mp3 files basically depends on the rate of compression you choose. Getting audio CD quality sound requires an analog/digital sampling rate, that is conversion to mp3 format, of at least 128 kb/sec and up to 160 kb/sec. However, choosing higher rates like 192 kb/sec or more, only rarely give even better sound quality. Conversely, files with sampling rates below 128 kb/sec won't be played. Can't get to DVD recorder's main menu • Press the STOP button until the main menu appears or press the left arrow button to return to the previous menu. If that doesn't work, remove the mp3 disc from the disc tray. Can't make the Info Display appear • The Info Display is only available when playing DVD discs,Audio CDs,Video CDs, and watching TV. Timer Recordings • Make sure the clock is set and the time is correct.Your DVD recorder is equipped with an automatic clock, but the feature might not work properly in some areas. If the time is inaccurate, set it manually by selecting the Setup menu; then Installation; and then Clock Setup. • Make sure you set up the timer recording correctly and check the AM/PM setting. • If you're recording from a satellite receiver or cable box, make sure they are turned on and tuned to the desired channel when it is time for the recording to start.Also, if you used audio/video or S-Video cables to connect your satellite receiver or cable box to the DVD recorder, tune the DVD recorder to the corresponding Video Input Channel by pressing the INPUT button on the remote control. If you used a coaxial cable to connect your satellite receiver or cable box to the DVD recorder, tune the DVD recorder to the corresponding satellite / cable box channel (usually channel 2, 3, or 4). Remember, the DVD recorder must be tuned to the appropriate input that matches how the satellite receiver or cable box is connected before you turn off the DVD recorder. Remote Control Remote won't work • You might be in the wrong mode.To operate your DVD recorder, press the DVD/VCR button on the remote before you press any other buttons. If you're operating the TV, press the TV button first, etc. (this remote operates most RCA, GE, and Proscan TVs and satellite receivers, and you can program it to operate other brands of televisions). • 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 recorder or other component. If your DVD recorder is in an entertainment cabinet, the glass doors might obstruct the remote control from operating the DVD recorder. Open the doors. Can't program the remote • The universal remote control that came with your DVD recorder is already programmed to operate most RCA, GE, and Proscan components.You can program it to operate many other brands and models of TVs, cable boxes, digital satellite receivers, audio components, etc. However, the remote doesn't support all brands and all models so there is a possibility the remote can't be programmed to operate your component. Instructions for programming the remote control are on page 22. • If you're trying to program the AUX button, you must use the Direct Entry method, NOT the Automatic Code Search method. Lost the remote control • 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 first. 56 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only.