RCA model DRC8335 Loosing the date and time

The sequence should go from the wall to the VCR then the VCR to the RF modulator then from the RF modulator to the TV and this should allow you to record a TV program and watch a DVD at the same time.

I see RCA no longer has any manuals for that unit. But, is this the exact model number? I mean like I have an RCA DRC8335 VCR/DVD recorder, so I am wondering if it is similar? If so I could work out something for you. Email me at [email protected] if you think I can help with my manual.

just a long shot here but have you tried giving it's case a thump it could have a dry joint....

More than likely the DVD drive in your unit is bad.

tune in the AV channel on the VCR to the TV and save the settings, then you should be able to record your programmes


kind regards

Ya rca needs to recall all rca drc8335[tape decks]
I unpluged power to deck [jumper p/s to deck]
use a other vhs deck pluged in avi port

Hi sjw632001,

Or should I say Steve Warren of Enfiield Ct? It's good that you can't fix your vcr. We wouldn't want you graduating from soliciting kids online for sex to watching child porn now would we?

Enjoy your time with bubba!


A commited volunteer.

P.S. Aren't you NOT supposed to be on the internet?

I do not think so because the first problem is that the VCR recorder uses RCA audio cables (the White and Red colored cables) but the speakers use regular speaker wire. You cant convert from RCA to regular speaker wire. Second problem is even if you find a way to convert the wires, the DVD recorder does not amplify the sound signal. In fact all DVD players and recorders including VCR combos do NOT amplify the audio signal so you will barely hear it. The receiver does two jobs. First it converts from RCA cable to speaker cable and Second it also amplifies the signal before it sends it out to a speaker. Thats why a receiver is important.

I bought mine yesterday and am having the same issues. No solution listed in the user manual to fix this and I have a rather extensive VHS tape library that I was hoping to move to DVD using this unit. Unable to watch any VHS tapes taped on my Panasonic VCR and it seems as if the tape is slipping. Tracking buttons don't fix anything. I found a blank spot at the end of the tape and taped something and it comes out fine. Could this have something to do with it being a 6 head VCR? Tapes are in SLP mode.

Your question is not clear?Are you asking a blank dvd on a home line dvd recorder/player or a blank dvd from a computer or a blank dvd in a dvd camcorder?