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    Changing Entertainment. Again. DVD Recor der/VCR Combo User’ s Guide DRC8300N[...]

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    Important Information WARNING To reduce the risk of fi re or shock hazard, do not expose this DVD Recorder to rain or moisture. 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 “dangerous voltage” in[...]

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    Chapter 1: Connections and Setup Types of Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Things to consider before you connect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Unpack the Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 2 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-pr[...]

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    Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 3 Chapter 1: Connections and Setup Choose Your Connection There are several ways to connect your DVD/VCR. Please use the following chart to determine which connection is best for you. Turn to the appropriate page for specifi c instructions. To achieve enhanced picture quality,[...]

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    Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 4 Chapter 1: Connections and Setup Explanation of Input Jacks and Cables This section describes the jacks and cables you can use to make connections (only an S-Video and a set of audio/video cables are packed with your DVD/VCR—you can purchase other cables by calling 1-800-33[...]

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    Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 5 Chapter 1: Connections and Setup Back of the DVD/VCR 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/ VCR—INPUT jacks and OUTPUT jacks. Each jack is exp[...]

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    Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 6 Chapter 1: Connections and Setup OUTPUT: These jacks send the content (audio and video) from your DVD/VCR OUT to the TV so you can see it on the TV screen and hear it through the TV’s speakers. VIDEO: Color coded yellow, the video cable you use with this jack provides bette[...]

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    Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 7 Chapter 1: Connections and Setup Front of the DVD/VCR COPY – Shortcut to transfer tapes (VCR) to disc (DVD), which is great for converting your camcorder recordings that are on videocassette tape to a DVD disc. When you have a recordable DVD+R or DVD+RW disc in the DVD disc[...]

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    Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 8 Chapter 1: Connections and Setup OPTICAL Y Pb ON OFF VIDEO INPUT OUTPUT L R PROG. SCAN AUDIO VIDEO OUTPUT L R AUDIO OUT IN Pr COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT S-VIDEO CABLE/ANTENNA INPUT CABLE/ANTENNA CH4 CH3 DVD/VCR DVD Playback Only AC-IN VIDEO L R INPUT1 INPUT2 S-V[...]

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    Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 9 Chapter 1: Connections and Setup Connection: DVD/VCR + 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 yo[...]

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    Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 10 Chapter 1: Connections and Setup Notes about cable boxes: If you have questions about using a cable box with the DVD/VCR, consult your cable company. RCA can only provide general instructions because cable services and cable boxes differ in various areas. This connection onl[...]

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    Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 11 Chapter 1: Connections and Setup Connection: DVD/VCR + TV + Basic Cable Box 1. Connect the cable box signal. Note: Before you connect the DVD/VCR, you’ll need to disconnect some of the cables fi rst in order to reconnect them. 1b. Connect the RF Coaxial cable that is conn[...]

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    Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 12 Chapter 1: Connections and Setup To watch TV (satellite programming) with the DVD Recorder turned on: AUDIO OUT L R VIDEO PHONE JACK LOW SPEED DA TA OUT TO TV IN FROM ANT SATELLITE IN S-VIDE O OPTICAL Y Pb ON OFF VIDEO INPUT OUTPUT L R PROG. SCAN AUDIO VIDEO OUTPUT L R AUDIO[...]

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    Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 13 Chapter 1: Connections and Setup Connection: DVD/VCR + 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 st[...]

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    Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 14 Chapter 1: Connections and Setup Advanced Audio Connection Information Both Dolby Digital® and DTS® are audio formats used to record 5.1-channel audio signals onto the digital track of fi lm (while the fi lm is being made). Both of these formats provide up to six separat[...]

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    Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 15 Chapter 1: Connections and Setup 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[...]

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    Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 16 Chapter 1: Connections and Setup 2) Select the Signal that’s connected to the CABLE/ANTENNA INPUT jack Completing this information lets the DVD/VCR know what program signals are being sent to it. Choose the type of signal that is connected to the CABLE/ANTENNA INPUT jack. [...]

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    Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 17 7) Time and Date Your DVD/VCR has an automatic clock, but it may take awhile for the DVD/VCR to fi nd 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 . To chan[...]

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    Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 18 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 Input Jacks on your TV that you used to connect the DVD/VCR to the TV. The Video Input Channel(s) varies[...]

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    page 19 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. The on-screen help text provides the most current operational information. Chapter 2 The Remote Control • Explanation of the buttons • Find o[...]

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    Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 20 Chapter 2: The Remote Control Explanation of Buttons You can use this remote to operate the DVD/VCR, and to access the features available. The remote is also designed to operate most RCA, GE, and Proscan components (TVs, VCRs, DVD players, audio components and satellite rece[...]

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    Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 21 Chapter 2: The Remote Control Find out if the remote can operate your TV This remote control is designed to operate most RCA, GE, and Proscan TVs. 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). 2. P[...]

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    Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 22 Chapter 2: The Remote Control 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 b[...]

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    Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 23 Chapter 2: The Remote Control Admiral 1002 1097 1118 Aiko 1015 Akai 1003 Amtron 1026 Anam National 1004 1026 1110 1111 1112 AOC 1005 1006 1007 1099 1100 1113 Apex 1140 1148 1150 Audiovox 1026 Bell & Howell 1002 1029 1045 Broksonic 1143 1151 Celebrity 1003 Centurion 1009 [...]

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    Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 24 Chapter 2: The Remote Control Soundesign 1005 1007 1008 1026 1027 Starlite 1026 Supre-Macy 1098 Sylvania 1005 1007 1008 1018 1038 1040 1041 1046 1047 1048 1055 1073 1092 1154 Symphonic 1024 1026 1107 Tandy 1097 Tatung 1004 Technics 1032 Techwood 1005 1007 1032 Teknika 1002 1[...]

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    Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 25 Chapter 2: The Remote Control Sears 2008 2011 2018 2020 2030 2031 2034 2035 2054 Sharp 2014 2025 2048 2049 2069 Shintom 2004 2035 2037 2050 Signature 2069 Singer 2018 2037 2072 Sony 2004 2050 2051 2063 2086 STS 2018 2054 Sylvania 2018 2019 2023 2038 2039 2040 2066 Symphonic [...]

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    Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 26 Chapter 2: The Remote Control CD Player AUDIO button ADC 4066 4067 4077 Aiwa 4051 4068 Akai 4069 Denon 4071 Emerson 4052 Fisher 4053 4074 4075 GE 4076 Hitachi 4054 JVC 4055 Kenwood 4056 4078 4079 Luxman 4080 Marantz 4058 MCS 4081 Mitsubishi 4082 4083 Nakamichi 4085 4086 NEC [...]

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    page 27 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. The on-screen help text provides the most current operational information. Chapter 3 Recording, Playback & Features • Watching TV • DVD R[...]

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    Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 28 Chapter 3: Recording, Playback & Features Watching TV Turn on the DVD/VCR 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/VCR to the TV). 2. Turn on[...]

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    Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 29 Chapter 3: Recording, Playback & Features Watching a videocassette tape while you record to disc 1. Start recording on the disc (tune the DVD/VCR to the channel you want to record) and press RECORD). 2. Insert the videocassette tape you want to play after you’ve starte[...]

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    Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 30 Chapter 3: Recording, Playback & Features Timer Recordings Setting up timer recordings to record programs automatically 1. From the DVD/VCR’s main menu, use the remote’s arrow buttons to highlight Timers , and press the OK button. Tip: You can also access the Timers [...]

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    Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 31 Chapter 3: Recording, Playback & Features Disc Library You can fi nd a show you recorded to disc more quickly by using the DVD/VCR’s Disc Library. Everytime you use your DVD/VCR to record a program, the DVD/VCR assigns the disc a number, and keeps track of what you’[...]

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    Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 32 Chapter 3: Recording, Playback & Features DVD Playback To play recordings, do the following: 1. Turn on the TV and the DVD/VCR. 2. Make sure the TV is tuned to the correct Video Input Channel (for help, go to p. 18). 3. Insert the DVD+R or DVD+RW disc you want to play. 4[...]

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    Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 33 Chapter 3: Recording, Playback & Features The top menu bar is the name of the disc. With the disc name highlighted, press OK and the options described below appear: Note: You cannot select the disc name for a fi nalized DVD+R disc. 1- Disc name Caroline’ s Bday Rename[...]

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    Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 34 Chapter 3: Recording, Playback & Features Editing Titles with the Hide Chapter Feature As with most editing features on recorded discs, Hide Chapter is only available with DVD+RWdiscs. Some people use it to hide commercials or introductions to programs. You have to Inser[...]

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    Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 35 Chapter 3: Recording, Playback & Features Advanced VCR Features The VCR portion of your DVD/VCR combo works like most VCRs, but has some additional features for playback and copying tapes to disc. Most importantly, you need to understand the difference between digital an[...]

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    Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 36 Chapter 3: Recording, Playback & Features VCR Recording After you put a videocassette tape in the VCR deck, there are several ways to record programming. The quickest way to start recording is to press the RECORD button (on the front of the DVD/VCR next to the STANDBY/ON[...]

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    page 37 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. The on-screen help text provides the most current operational information. Chapter 4 Playing Discs • Regional Coding • Types of Discs You Can[...]

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    Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 38 Chapter 4: Playing Discs Regional Coding Both the DVD/VCR 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 r[...]

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    Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 39 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 Disc menu – The Disc menu is part of each disc and is separate from the DVD/VCR’s menu. Th[...]

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    Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 40 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[...]

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    Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 41 Chapter 4: Playing Discs 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. For example, if you like a particular scene i[...]

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    Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 42 Chapter 4: Playing Discs Repeat Icon (DVD, Video CD, and Audio CD) By default, the Repeat feature is Off. There are three Repeat options: • Title – repeats the title that is playing • Disc – repeats the disc that is playing • A-B – repeats a segment of the disc t[...]

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    Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 43 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 remot[...]

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    Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 44 Chapter 4: Playing Discs IntroScan Icon (Audio CD) Use the IntroScan feature to preview each track on the CD. 1. While the CD is playing, press INFO (the Info Display appears). 2. Use the arrow buttons to highlight the IntroScan icon. 3. Press OK (the fi rst 20 seconds of e[...]

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    Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 45 Chapter 4: Playing Discs 4. Select a fi le using the and buttons, press OK (the playback options appear). Use the and buttons to scroll through the options and press OK when desired option appears. • mp3 fi le: if you press play when a fi le is highlighted (and you sele[...]

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    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. The on-screen help text provides the most current operational information. page 46 Chapter 5 Menu System • Overview of the DVD/VCR’s Menu System • [...]

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    Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 47 Chapter 5: Menu System Overview of the DVD/VCR’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 o[...]

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    Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 48 Chapter 5: Menu System Watch TV 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 time). For more information, go[...]

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    Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 49 Chapter 5: Menu System Disc Options AutoPlay: When you select On , a pre-recorded DVD 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 [...]

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    Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 50 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 31. Timers Timer: You can add timers and view or edit existing timers from this menu for automati[...]

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    Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 51 Chapter 5: Menu System To set Ratings: 1. From the DVD/VCR’s main menu, select Setup and press OK (the Setup menu items appear). 2. Since Parental Control is already highlighted, just press OK (the Parental Control menu items appear). 3. Highlight Rating Limits and press O[...]

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    Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 52 Chapter 5: Menu System Recording Options: Record Destination: Choose whether you want to record to a disc (DVD) or a tape (VCR). Recording Quality: The better the quality, the more memory (space) the recording will use on the DVD+R or DVD+RW disc or tape. The choices for a d[...]

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    Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 53 Chapter 5: Menu System Installation: The submenus contained in the Installation menu pertain to the type of signal that is connected to your DVD/VCR (cable or off-air antenna). If you move, or change any of the information you entered when you fi rst set up your DVD/VCR, yo[...]

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    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. The on-screen help text provides the most current operational information. page 54 Chapter 6 Additional Information • Troubleshooting • Handling Caut[...]

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    Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 55 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/VCR: on the front of the unit, press and hold the STANDBY/ON button while you press and hold the [...]

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    Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 56 Chapter 6: Additional Information Play starts, but then stops immediately • The disc is dirty. Clean it. • Condensation has formed in the DVD/VCR. Allow it to dry out. The picture is distorted and/or fuzzy; or “jumps” during disc playback • The disc might be damage[...]

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    Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 57 Chapter 6: Additional Information mp3 fi les The following recommendations can’t be taken as a guarantee that the DVD/VCR will play mp3 recordings, or as an assurance of sound quality. Certain technologies and methods for mp3 fi le recording on CD-R discs prevent optimal[...]

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    Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 58 Chapter 6: Additional Information Remote Control Remote won’t work • You might be in the wrong mode. To operate your DVD/VCR, press the DVD/VCR button on the remote before you press any other bu ttons. If you’re operating the TV, press the TV button fi rst, etc. (this[...]

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    Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 59 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 fi rst renta[...]

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    Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 60 Chapter 6: Additional Information Accessory Information There are various accessories available to complement your DVD/VCR. Prices are subject to change without notice. All accessories are subject to availability. A shipping and handling fee will be charged upon ordering, an[...]

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