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Key Features Overview Your VCR is ecluipped with t_atures that will add to your recording inlkm_latinn summarizes a lew ot dmse fl'atures, rest of tile VCi's fl.atures and how to use then1. Chapter Unified 066 experience. 3 provides more Remote The li)llnwing inl_)rmation about tile Control <21>C Description: The VCRs r_i_()l__ control can operal_ _ most RCA, GE, and Proscan TVs with no additional steps. .o©© Requirements: operated.
O-7.3 TIMER 5RFE Pro-Tect Plus TM Locking Description: Locks the, VCR so that l)uttons on the, l_ont panel and relnot(, control won't operate the VCR. This teature protects timer programs tk'oln l_custrating accidents such as being left on at tile time of recording. Requirements: Lock the VCR by pressing and holding tile ON* OFF button on the remote, control tbr six seconds until SAFF, appears on the l_cont panel display.
bJe Product @f C@ntents Registration Introduction ............................................................................................................. ............................................................................................................................ Key Features Overview ................................................................................................... Connections & Setup ..............................................................................
bJe @f C@ntents Using the Control ............................................................................................... 25 Using the Remote Control .................................................................................................. Buttons of the Remote Control ................................................................................... 26 26 Using the INPUT Button ........................................................................................
t Connections Chapter 8t Setup Overview: • Things to Consider Before • Choosing • Making • Why • Navigating On-Screen • Completing the QuickSet • Basic Recording Connecting Your Connection Connections You Should Changing Connect with Audio/Video Jacks Menus TM Guide Entertainment.
C@nnect @ns Setup Things to Consider Before Connecting Components Protect Components From Power Surges • Connt, ct all components • Ahvays turn off tile TV and otht, r colnpont, nts belk)r(, you connect Position betore plugging any power cords into the wall outlet. Cables to Avoid Audio or disconnect any cables. Hum or Interference • Insert all cable plugs firmly into their jacks.
C@nnect_@ns _ Setup VCR to a TV shows RF the,Coaxial RF coaxial cable suppli_,dtowith your V('R. This Using the Cable Connect thewill This graphic the cable RF Coaxial Cable used tk>r the basic connections represented Ix' in this chapter. Notes: To hear stereo sound, you will need to purchase Audio/Video (A/V) cables (not provided) and connect the VCR to the TV. AN jacks and cables also provide a superior image and sound quality.
C@nnect @ns Setup TV (back panel) VIDEO R AUDIO L/MONO L S-VIDEO VCR \ ANT IN AUDIO From Cable DrAntsflfia TV + VCR Note: Your television shown here. 1. Connect back panel may not look exactly like the model the VCR to the TV Connect one end of the supplivd RE coaxial cable to fl_e RE OUT jack on the back of the VCR and thv other end to the TV's Anwnna IN jack. 2. Connect Connect VCR, the antenna/cable the cable or anwnna feed to the VCR RF coaxial cable to the ANT.
C@nnect @ns Setup TV VCR ANT IN SATELLITE RECEIVER OUT _ VIDEO R I _ SATELLITE I_ FROMANT L FromCable orTVAntenna TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver Note: Your television and/or satellite exactly like the models shown here. 1. 2. Connect one end jack and the other of the supplied end to the TVs Connect satellite receiver an I_,F coaxial the CABLE/ANTENNA 3. Connect the antenna If necessary, 4.
C@nnect @ns Setu@ TV / VlBEO AUDIO L/MOHO L / OUT o,oL,, VCR "<% as _ N CABLEBOX IN FROMANT CH3 OUT VIOEO R From Cable Feed TV + VCR + Cable Box Note: Your television and/or cable box back panels may not look exactly like the models shown here. Connect 1. Connect 2.
C@nnect_@ns _ Setup Set the VCR's CH 3/4 Switch The CH 3/d switch on back of the VCR deternfines the VCP,'s image. Choose whichever channel what channel the TV l_nust be tuned to see is not used locally in your area. Note: If you connected components using A/V jacks and cables, the VCR's signal must be viewed using the TV's Video Line input.
C@nnect @ns Setup Using the Remote Control to Navigate On-Screen Menus The the control technical sai_e term _)r all 1() select is Navigation" the menu the - screens; desired how press on-screen you the nlenu move through corresponding the nL]_l)er nn-screen l)uttnn menus, on the The theory is re_nte choice. Note: Selecting a menu item can take you to another menu, activate a choice, or activate a data entry field (such as the hour field in the Set Time menu).
C@nnect @ns Setup VCR Basics Once nlust your initial settings first understand are complete, sonlt, basic you can begin using your VCR. In order to begin, you cnncepts. Playing a Tape Tune the TV to your VCR viewing channel 2. (03, 04, or the video line inpu0.
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2 Using the VCR's Menu System Chapter Overview: • Setting Up the VCR's Preferences • Using On-Screen • Cable Box Setup • Setting Time and Date • Setting VCR Preferences Changing Menus Entertainment.
Using OnoSCreen Using On-Screen Menus to Set Up Features YOu set tip many ot the VCR's l)atures by using the menu system as discussed in the previous section. Each l_ature that appears in the QuickSet Guide is explained in this section as well as a [_,w other I_atures you should set tip to get the most ()tit ot your VCR. Note: Not all the VCR screens are shown in this manual when exptaining the features. Language Selecling your prefi, rred language appear.
OnoSCreen CABLE Do you box to BOX use your receive channels channels? or only is selected, enter tile SOME ALL 2 3 Only SOME channels Cancel setup channels CABLE BOX what channel SETUP does the VCR receive from the cable signals box? (usually or Enter Press Select one of the three choices, I1 "ALLChannels" output channel ot tile cable box (usually 03 or 0zi), or if A/V jacks connect tile VCP, to the TV, press tile INPI_T button on tile VCP,'s remote control.
Using OnoSCreen Changing the Signal Type This tealure is usetul il your cable signal goes <)Lit;it allows you to switch to a regular antenna CHANNELS I 2 Auto Channel Add/Remove 3 4 Signal Cable 0 Exit television reception. 1. Press the MENt button to display the VCRMAII'VMt_il_ 2. Press the 3 button to choose 3. Press 3 to choose between Signal "i)_e: C'abl*, and A*zte*z*za.When t:inished, press 0 to exit back to the Main Menu and 0 again to exit to normal viewing.
OnoSCreen enus Time and Date Your VCR gives you two ways to set the time and date; manually or by using the Auto Clock Set l_:ature, tsing Auto Clock Set enables the time to be updated each time the VCR is turned ol] by using time and date inlk)rmation carried in certain broadcast signals. Auto Clock Set Feature The Auto Clock Set teature is set to ONby deftult at the fitctory. In the ONsetling, lhe VCR looks tk)r a channel carrying time data and updates the clock automatically.
Using OnoSCreen Setting SET DAYLIGHT SAVING Displaying is observed to continue Time and Date Pressing the INFO button on the remote control or VCR displays the time and date on screen temporarily. SET Time TIME AND DATE ..... • (hh:mm) Date Press Time 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MA1NMEN_ 2. Press 2 to choose 2_me. 3. Press 4 lo choose S_,t1)co'light Saving. 4. Select tlie appropriate option. Notes: DST stands for Daylight-Saving Time.
OnoSCreen Remote VCR1/VCR2 enus Option Some universal remote controls have buttons labeled VCR1 and VCR2. These remotes can operate up to two VCRs. If you have a universal remole control with this abilily, your RCA VCR can be controlled with either lhe VCR1 or VCR2 butk)n. See lhe documentation that came vvidl your universal remole control t_r details about programming it to control your RCA VCR. In the Preli:rences menu, press 1 to select the Remote Control I)ature.
Using OnoSCreen I PREFERENCES Remote Control: VCRI 2 3 Auto Auto ON ON 4 5 EnergySaver: Front Panel: 2:00 BRIGHT 6 7 Tape Set SLP 0 Exit Play: TV/VCR: Speed: Auto Repeat The PREFERENCES menu EnergySaver By del_tult, the VCR automatically turns off after two hours of inactivily. This can be changed in tile PREFERI'_)_*CES menu by pressing lhe 4 bullon repeatedly to change the time delay or to disable tile t_ature altogether.
OnoSCreen AUTO REPEAT Set the length of time you want the tape to play in a repeating loop Set Auto Repeat A tape can be set to play the same segment over and over in a repeating loop with the Set Auto Repeat t_ature. Set Auto Repeat uses the VCR's nmmory counter Loop Press Press from 0:00 -:-(h:mm) CLEAR to turn off MENU to exit enus to determine the duration of the loop.
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3 Using the Remote Control Chapter Overview: • Buttons on the Remote • Programming • How To Use the Remote Control the Remote Changing to Operate After You've Other Components Programmed It Entertainment.
Using Re te C@ntr@! Using the Remote Control Your VCR's remote control is capable ot controlling more than just your VCR. It you have compatible RCA, GE, or Proscan TV, you may be able to control it without any additional steps. TV 0oo < DE> VCR REVERSE PLAY FORWAR[ RECORD STOP PAUSE Cg3 c-s-I INFO CHAN SEARCH In order fbr the VCR's remote control to operate a compatible RCA, GE, or Proscan TV, you nmst first press the TV button on the remotv control.
Re te MENU Displays menu such MUTE the VCR's Main Menu. as Language, Lowers the TV volume the TV's volume ON.OFF lo it previous Turns PAUSE the pow_.r Pauses PLAY Prel)rences, playback Starts playback playback This is the first step Timer Recordings, lo its minimum level. when accessing C@ntr@! any on-screen etc. Press the MUTE button again lo restore level. of tile active device and recording when (either operations in VCR mode. tile TV or VCR) on or off.
Using Operating Control _he Re_te C@ntr@! a Television with the VCR's Remote The unified remote conlrol that came with your VCR can operate most RCA, GE, and Proscan TVs wilhout any additional steps, _R)see if the VCR's remote control can operal_, your RCA, GE, or Proscan TV, point it at tile unit and press the TV buuon to put tile remol_, control into TVoperating mode. Then, press the ON*OFF butRm. If the TV responds to the command, it can be operated using the VCR's remote control.
4 Using the VCR's Features Chapter Overview: • Recording • Express • Timer • Copying Recording (XPR) Recordings and Editing Changing Tapes Entertainment.
VCR Features Recording Features Your VCR provides many ways to capture programming: 1. Recording lets you press one button to record a program. 2. Express Recording (XPR) allows recording to start while a program is being watched. This l>ature automatically stops recording after a designated period of time. 3. Timer Recording program the VCR tk_ra daily, weekly, or one-time auR>matically start and stop at the times you set.
VCR Features Timer Recording You can program Notes- I 2 Create Review 0 How RECORDINGS often program 1 should this I One Daily (every day) Weekdays (M-F) Weekly (once per In order for a timer recording to be recorded. to work: • Insert a tape with its safety tab in place and enough the program. • If you've set up the VCR for a cable box for all channels, the output your cable box appears in the channel item of the Timer Recording menu.
VCR Features Copying and Editing Tapes Using Two VCRs CABLEBOX or ANTENNA_ [se one VCR as lhe pl@.,backVCR PLAYBACK VCR and tile other as the recordind4 VCR. 1. Turn on the TV and VCRs. 2. Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel Line Input). 3. If you connected your VCR using tile ANT. IN and RF OUT jacks, rune the recording VCR to channel 3 or 4--whichever is selected on the back of tile play_aack VCR.
VCR Features Slow Motion You can view a tape during play or play-pause mode using Slow Motion search. 1. In pause mode, press the FORWARD (FWD) or REVERSE (REV) bulion to start slow-motion playback. 2. Press tile FORWARD butlon to increase or the REVERSE bullon to decrease 3. Use tile TRACKING + or - buuons io remove any streaks l}om the picture. tile search speed. Note: Some lines cannot be avoided with the VR355 model VCR due to the fact it is a 2-head VCR. 4.
VCR 4. Features Press the FORWARD search in reverse. index mark Press STOP lo stop Notes- a specific and begin Certain to search The VCR will locate If you did not enter 5. button index Index index marks Those at the beginning • Index marks that start Press SEARCH location and begin playback. the next at the to lasting beginning five minutes or less. of the tape. Zero Search SEARCH to go 0:00:00 of the tape.
VCR Features Tracking Your VCR has automatic tracking which removes streaks and noise from the picture. Automatic tracking is activated when you insert a tape or turn on llle VCR. Occasionally you may need to manually adjust tracking, especially if file tape was recorded on a difli:rent VCR. tse the TRACKING -/+ buuons on the VCR t_ont panel or rem(X_, control to remove streaks and noise. You can also use tracking when pausing a tape to reduce the noise of the stilled picture.
VCR Features On-Screen Displays Pressing the INFO button displays tile StatLISof the VCR (Stop, Play Record, etc.) as well as tile channel numl)er, time count_.r position, dat% time, and tape speed on the TV screen. Note: The date and time must be set before they can be displayed. 1 Stop 11/18/01 On-screen Ch 05 0:30:00 Sun I:30PM display (times 1. Press the INFO l)utton to show the on-screen displayed in the VCR's tkont panel. displays. The current time is 2.
Other Chapter Information Overview: • Troubleshooting • Front, • Specifications • Care and Cleaning • Warranty Information • Finding the TV's Video • Glossary • Index Rear, and Display Changing Panel Diagram Line Input Entertainment.
Troubleshooting Most problems with your VCR are addressed in this "Doubleshooting section. If you ever have any problems with the VCR's general, playback, or recording abilities, refl.r lo this section first. General Problems No power • Check to make sure the VCR is plugged • Check to make sure connections into a working between outlet. devices are correct and snug. The VCR does not respond to the remote control • To put the rem
The incorrect time or date is shown • A power interruption may have occurred and Automatic Clock Set was not turned on or did not work properly. Check tile time zone and Daylight-Saving sellings in the 7hV2Emenu. • Make sure the VCR or cable box is tuned t_)r inl_)rmation about time data). • Auto Clock Set is not supported in all areas or by digital satellite, receivers. manually using the TIME menu.
Streaks appear in the picture during normal playback • Press one of the remote control's TRACKING buttons • Make sure the tape used is in good condition to adjust t_)r the best picture. and not worn out. Tapes play back in slow motion • Press the PLAY butlon to return lo normal playback mode. A tape with its safety tab removed doesn't start to play automatically • Make sure the Auto Play _ature is set lo ON in the 1;'Rt,2FF_JENCt£5"n',enu.
Recording Problems The VCR will not record • Make sure there is a tape in the VCR. • "Fryejecting, then reinserting • Check to make sure the tape is not damaged • Make sure the VCR is not in Pause mode. Press the remol_, control's the tape. or broken, PA[SE or PLAY button to return to normal playback.
/ \ Front Panel CHANNEL,TRACKING VCR's channel and Up • and Down • Selects next higher or lower channel in the r'uemory. Adjusts tracking when a tape is phtying. FWD Forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches the picture lk)rward during playback. Starts slow motion during play-pause and increases slow-motion speed. PLAY-PAUSE Plays a tape. Pauses action [k)r xAewing cluring playback, prevent recording of unwanted scenes. POWER RECORD REV to Turns the VCR on or off. Starts VCR recording.
TIMER Display Panel Clock/Counter switching Displays FUNCTION BYE The VCR is turned EJEC A tape is being A tape tape speed, or channel numbers when off. ejected. is in playback PLAY (Flashing) REC mode, Playback is paused; The VCR is recording. REC (Flashing) REW A tape SAFE SRCH 0:00, TM A tape 0:30, etc. VCR indicator toggle between in progress. tk,ature is active. in reverse. back in slow motion.
ANT OUT IN CH IN RF OUT Back Panel ANT. IN jack coaxial cables. Receives an antenna or cable system signal when the VCR is attached using RF AUDIO and VIDEO IN jacks Receives signals trom another component (such as a VCR or camcorder) when connected to these jacks. Use the INPll T button on the remote control to select the Video Line Input when recording trom these jacks. AUDIO and VIDEO OUT jacks Sends signals trom tile VCR to another VCR), when connected to these jacks. CH.
Specifications Format: VHS Record/Playback Video: Audio: System: 2-head VHS Mono record playback Video Signal System: Specifications (VR355) Format: VHS Record/Playback Video: Audio: System: playback system EIA standard: (VR545) NTSC color Video Signal System: 4-head VHS Mono record system EIA standard: NTSC color Antenna: 75-ohm external VHFiUHF combined antenna terminal Antenna: 75-ohm external VHF/E HF combined antenna terminal Tuner: 1SA: Tuner: 1SA: 181 channels capab
How to Find Your TV's Video Input Channel TV Button You need lo tune your TV lo the video line input if you are using tile VCR's Audio/Video (A/V) OLT jacks to connect to tile TV's A/V input jacks. You must select the video line input beli>re you can see the VCR's menus, the cable/antenna reception, and tile content that's on a tape. The video steps • line input for TVs varies to try to find your TV's video by brand and model.
Advanced Connection TV + VCR + Satellite * Cables: A/V and Receiver RF Coaxial Note: Your satellite receiver and television back panels may not look exactly like the models shown here. This connection can also be used for a cable box. 1. Connect A. the VCR to the TV Connect one end of the suppli_,d I_,F coaxial cable to the RE OUT jack on the back of the VCR and the other end to the TV's antenna input jack. TV I3. Connect the A/V cables.
RCA VCR Limited Warranty What your warranty covers: Any defi, ct in materials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: 90 days for labor chargvs. One year for parts. The warranty period t_)r rental whichever comes first. What units begins with the first rental or 45 days flcom dat_, of shipment firna, we will do: Pay any Authorized I,'CA VCR S_'rvice Cent_'r the" ktl)or charg_'s to r_'pair your VCR. Pay any Authorized VCR. RCA VCR Service Center f\)r the new or, at our option, ref
Glossary A/V Jacks & Cables Commonly called "RCA-type" cables. Improves picture and sound quality over RF Coaxial cables. A/V cables are required to play sound through a stereo. EnergySaver Automatically Express Recording (XPR) using 30-minute increments. turns the VCR ott" alier a user-dellned A method of timer recording period of inactivity. which tapes f_r a set period of time Pro-Tect Plus TM Allows the VCR to be disabled so that the t_cont panel and remote control butlons don't work. Uset\ll t2)r
A ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS screen 18 Arrow buttons 42 AUDIO IN jacks 47 Audio/Video (A/V) jacks Auto channel search 17 Auto clock l_ature 17, 44 19 Auto play t_ature 13, 21 Auto TV/VCR t>ature 21 Automatic rewind 13 Automatic tracking B BYE display Number F ON*OFF button O FF display 43 FORWARD button 13, 26, 32 Frame advance 33 P Front panel controls 42 FWD bulton 32, 35, 42 PALSE button GO BACK buuon 26 34 36 13, 27, 32 PLAY display 43 PLAY/PAUSE butlon POWER button 13 Power surges 6 Pro-Tec
$ Timer programs clearing 31 reviewing 31 Timer recording 31 slopping 31 "lYacking 35 TILkCKING bultons SAFE display 34 Sat>ty tab 13, 21 Search li>rward 32 reverse 32 SEARCH button 33 13, 27, 33, 35, 42 Set up auto play fi,ature 21 aulo TV/VCR fi'ature 21 cable box 16 Daylighl-saving 20 front panel 22 language t_ature 16 PREFERENCES menu tape speed t_ature time and dale 19 time zone 19 using menu system Signal type changing 18 selecting 18 SLOW display 43 Slow motion 33 Specifications Speed SLP 22 SP
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