video cassette recorder user's guide VR525
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First Things First .............................................................. 3 Setting 7 Up the VCR ......................................................... Using the Menu to Set up Features .................................................. 8 Language .......................................................................................... 8 VCR Channels List.........................................................................8 To Auto Channel Search.......................................
Commercial Scan (SEARCH BUTTON) ................................ 30 Frame Advance ............................................................................. 3 I Index Search .................................................................................. Go-To Search ................................................................................ 3I 32 Pro-Tect Plus TM Locking Feature .................................................... 32 Tracking ....................................................
HI, MY NAME IS LIZ... 11 FIRSTTHINGS and I wrote this User's Guide. It's my job to see that you have a rewarding user manual experience. You'll End that I've arranged this manual to clearly explain all of yourVCR's features. READ THE FIRST THREE FIRST I ¥ ¥ SECTIONS The first three sections of the manual introduce you to yourVCR, and show you how to set theVCR up and use the on-screen menus. Reading these sections gives you the basic information you need to use yourVCR. WHAT'S V ¥ LEFT?.
STEP 1: UNPACK WHAT'S IN THE BOX The following items come packed in the box: • VCR • Remote control • RF coaxial cable STEP 2: INSTALL REMOTE BATTERIES IN THE CONTROL Follow these steps whenever you need to install or change the batteries in your VCR remote. _J. Remove the cover of the battery compartment. 2. Place the batteries in the remote, matching the + and - ends of each battery to the diagram inside the compartment. 3. Replace the cover. CABLE, CABLE BOX.
STEP 4: PLUG IN THE VCR Match the wide blade of the plug with the wide slot in the outlet. Be sure to insert the plug completely. STEP 5: TUNE THE TV Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel. The VCR viewing channel is channel 3 or 4 or the TV's video input. If you connect your VCR using the ANTENNA connectors with RF coaxial cable, set the 3 CH. 4 switch to channel 3 or channel 4 -- the channel you want to use on your TV.
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. VCR RAIN RENU 1VCR PLus+ 2 Timer Record4ngs 3 Time 4 ChanneLs 5 Preferences 6 Language 0 2. Exit Press5 to display the PREFERENCESmenu. PREFERENCES 1 Remote ControL: 2 Auto PLay: 3 Auto TV/VCR: 4 EnergySaver: 0 3. VCR1 ON ON 2:00 Ex4t Press 2 to switch Auto Play to ON or OFF.
ON-SCREEN SET-UP Below GUIDE AND ADDITIONAL FEATURES is a list of set-up to set up before first time.
USING THE MENU TO SET UP FEATURES You can set up features by using the menu system. Each feature is explained in this section. LANGUAGE Select your preferred language, and the on-screen displays will appear in that language. 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR PLus+ 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Preferences 6 Language 0 2. Exit Press6 to select the LANGUAGE menu. LANGUAGE Select a Language. 1,English 2 EspanoL 3 Fran_ais Press 3.
To Auto Channel Search 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. VCR 1VCR . HAIN MENU Plus+ 2 Timer 3 Time Recordings 4 5 Channels Preferences 6 Language 0 Exit Press4 to display the CHANNELS menu. CHANNELS . 1 Auto 2 Add/Remove Channel 3 4 Signal VCR 0 Exit Search Channels Type: Plus+ CABLE List Channel Press 1 to display the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH menu. AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH What type of signal are you using? 1 Cable 2 Antenna TV 3>Detect 0 4.
To Change the Signal Type 1. PressMENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. 2. Press4 to display the CHANNELS menu. 3. Press3 to change the Signal Type between CABLE and ANTENNA. To Add or Remove Channels You may want to add or remove channels after you Auto Channel Search, especially if some of the channels have weak signals or you don't want to watch them. , Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. 2. Press4 to display the CHANNELS menu. 3. Press 2 to display the ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS screen.
Press3 to display the TIME menu. . TIRE 1 2 Set Auto 0 Exit Time DST: and Date ON Press 2 to turn Auto DST: ON or OFF. . Select ON if you want the VCR's clock to automatically adjust m for daylight-saving time. Select OFF if you do not want the VCR°s clock to adjust for daylight-saving time. Set the Time and Date 1. PressMENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. 2. Press 3 to display the TIME menu. 3. Press 1 to display the SET TIME AND DATE menu.
VCR PLUS+ CHANNELS Using VCR Plus+ can make programming cable or off-air timer recordings for antenna easier, but you have to put in a little time right now to set up a channel list. A worksheet Two-DigitVCR Numbers Plus+ Channel for CableTV (USA and abbreviated List) codes for typical cable services in the U.S. and Canada are 35 American provided.
VCR PLUS+ WORKSH Broadcast or Cable-TV Station Name EET VCR Plus+ Channel Number** HBO 33 ESPN 34 Channel Number You Receive the Station On* Two-DigitVCR Numbers Plus+ Channel for CableTV (Canadian 67 Allarcom List) PayTelevision/ Superchannel 44 Arts 72 Cable & Entertainment News Network-Headline News 61 Cable News Network 70 Canadian 56 Canal 69 Cathay 68 Chinavision 60 Country 63 Family 62 First Choice 96 First ChoiceTwo 97 First ChoiceThree 99 First Choice 90
ADDITIONAL SET-UP PREFERENCES MENU FEATURES IN THE The features in this section are all accessed through the PREFERENCESmenu. 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. VCR 1VCR 2. MAIN MENU PLus+ 2 3 Timer T4me Recordings 4 Channels 5 Preferences 6 Language 0 Exit Press5 to display the PREFERENCESmenu. 1 2 3 4 PREFERENCES Remote Control: Auto PLay: Auto TV/VCR: EnergySaven: 0 Extt VCR1 ON ON 2:00 Now you are ready to select an item from the menu to set up.
The VCR will only respond to the compatible remote's VCR2, VCR2eLD, or VCR2oDVD button. If you change the remote setting to VCR2, the remote that came with your VCR will no longer control it. Use the compatible remote to change the remote setting back to VCR1. Display the PREFERENCESmenu, press 1, and then press VCR on the VCR's remote. AUTO PLAY This feature allows the VCR to automatically start playing when you insert a tape with the safety tab removed. Press2 to switch between ON or OFF.
ENERGYSAVER By default, this VCR automatically turns off after two hours of inactivity. Press4 to change the time delay, or to disable the feature. • OFF: The VCR will remain turned on until you shut it off. • 1:00, 2:00, or 3:00: The VCR turns off after one, two, or three hours of inactivity. Thirty seconds before shutting off, the VCR will warn you with a screen reading, "The VCR will turn off in 30 seconds. Pressany key to cancel.
LEARN THE YOU STARTE D TheseVCR basics should begin enjoying control recording BASICS TO GET yourVCR. functions, playing a program be enough Learning a recorded should for you to the remote tape, and do just that. However, there are other features that enhance the enjoyment of yourVCR, but they aren't necessary to get you started. If you want to learn more about yourVCR, just keep reading. V ¥ 13 vc..
REMOTE BUTTONS CHANNEL Up or Down Selects next higher or lower channel POWER in the VCR's channel memory. CLEAR Resets time counter to 0:00:00. Allows you to change entries when Setting the clock or a timer recording. F.ADV Lets you view one frame with each press of the button when tape is in pause. FWD Fast forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches forward through a tape during playback. Starts slow motion during play-pause and increases slow-motion speed.
STOP Stops the current VCR function such as record, playback, rewind, or fast forward. TRACK - or + Lets you manually reduce the streaks that may appear on the picture during play, slow motion, or pause. Reduces picture "jitter" during stop-action playback. TVeVCR Switches the picture signal so that it either comes from the VCR or cable/antenna system. PLAYI NG A TAPE 1. Tune the TV to your VCR viewing channel (3, 4, or TV's video input). 2. Insert a tape in the VCR.
AUTOMATIC REWI N D The VCR automatically rewinds the tape if it reaches the end of the tape during playback. While rewinding, you can press POWER and the VCR will turn off after rewinding. TAPE EJECT Press STOP-EJECT on the VCR (STOP on remote) when it is stopped to eject the tape. A tape can be ejected even when the VCR is off. RECORDING If you want to record something that you're watching, you can use basic recording. 1, Tape Speeds Set the tape speed by pressing the SPEED button on the remote.
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RECORDING FEATURES There are four ways to record programs: • Recording lets you press one button to start recording a program. (See VCR Basicssection.) • Express Recording lets you start recording a program you are watching, and then set the VCR to automatically stop recording after a designated period of time. • Timer Recording lets you program the VCR to automatically start and stop recording at a predetermined • Timer Recording time.
TIMER RECORDING You can set up as many as eight timer recording 1. programs. PressMENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. VCR RAIN RENU 1VCR PLus+ 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Preferences 6 Language 0 2. Exit Press2 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu. TIMER 3. RECORDINGS 1 Create 2 3 Review Existing Use VCR PLUS+ a New 0 Exit Program Progs. Code Select 1 to Create a New Program.
5. Enter the data for the program with the number buttons. The data includes the channel number (press INPUT to select the line input), start time including AM or PM, and end time. The start date is automatically entered based on the VCR clock. The date and/or speed can be changed when flashing. 6. Review the information to make sure it is correct, and then press MENU to save.
2. Press1to displaythe VCRPLUS+ menu. VCR Enter PLusCode (from Pness PLUS+ TV MENU Number Listing) to cancel Enter the VCR PlusCode shown in your local television . programming guide. VCR Enter PLusCode Number (from TV Listing) 12876 Press Press 4. PLUS+ CLEAR to correct MENU when done Press MENU to enter the VCR PlusCode number.
7. PressMENU to save the program. Program 1 Remember has to been insert recordable tape turn the VCR off the program start Press RENU STOPPING saved to a and before time. continue A TIMER RECORDING To stop or cancel a timer recording in progress (even an express recording): • Pressand hold the STOP button for a few seconds. REVIEWING AND CLEARING PROGRAMS To review programs that you have already set up: 1.
USING TWO VCRS FOR COPYING AND EDITI NG TAPES Use one VCR as the playback VCR and the other as the recording VCR. 1. Connect the VCRs using the diagram below. 2. Turn on both VCRs and TV. 3. Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel (either 3, 4, or TV's video input). 4. If you are using coaxial cables for the connection, tune recording VCR to channel 3 or 4_the one selected on the playback VCR. If you are using audio/video cables, select the line input on the recording VCR. 5.
FEATURES TO ENHANCE • Picture Search Options • Pro-Tect Plus TM Locking • Tracking • Time Counter • On-Screen VCR OPERATION Y ¥ Displays Y ¥ 5 OTH I ER FEATU RES ¥ 29
PICTURE SEARCH OPTIONS The most basic way to search during playback is using the FWD or REV buttons. This section contains several other options available for searching a tape. FORWARD AND REVERSE SEARCH You can search a tape during playback. Sound is turned off during picture search. Search works well for tapes recorded at either the SP or SLPspeed. 1. PressFWD to search forward or REV to search in reverse. 2. PressFWD or REV again or press PLAY to return to normal playback.
FRAME ADVANCE Frame advance lets you view one-stop action frame after another during playback. Frame advance works well for tapes recorded at the SP or SLPspeed. 1. PressPAUSE to "freeze" the action. 2. Press F.ADV each time you want to view a frame of the scene. 3. PressPAUSE or PLAY to return to normal playback. INDEX SEARCH The VCR has a "VHS Index Search System" that automatically records an index mark on the tape every time you start a recording.
GO-TO SEARCH The Go-To Search feature enables the VCR to quickly locate a counter reading anywhere on the tape. When the VCR locates the counter reading, it will begin playback. 1. , PressSTOP. GO-TO PressSEARCH on the remote until the GO-TO SEARCH menu _urrent appears on the screen. . SEARCH tape counter 2:17:25 Pressnumber buttons to enter the hour(s) and/or minutes of Press to go REV or FWD to 0:00:00 the counter reading you want the VCR to "go to". Press Press SEARCH to _s exit.
0:30:00 TRACKING Hours Your VCR has automatic I tracking which removes the streaks or snow from the picture. Automatic tracking is activated when you insert a tape or turn on the VCR. Occasionally you may need to Minutes Seconds manually adjust tracking, especially if the tape was recorded on a different VCR. Just use the TRACK buttons to remove the streaks or snow. You can also use tracking reduce jittering when you pause a tape to of the picture.
ON-SCREEN DISPLAYS The INFO button shows the status of the VCR (STOP, PLAY, Stop Ch 05 0:30:00 RECORD, etc.), channel number, time counter, date, time, and tape speed on the TV screen. The date and time must be set before they can be displayed. 1. PressINFO to see the on-screen displays. 2. Press INFO again to have only the time counter remain on the screen. 3. Press INFO again to have no displays appear on the TV 11/18/97 Tue 01:3OPM SLP On_creen disp/ay_imes ou_ 2 0:30:00 I screen.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE CON N ECTI NG COMPON ENTS ¥ Protect Your Components from Power Surges • Connect all components before plugging any power cords into the wall outlet. • Always turn off the TV and other components before ¥ you connect or disconnect any cables. Position Cables Correctly to Avoid Audio Hum or V Interference • Insert all cable plugs firmly into their jacks.
CONNECTING YOUR VCR Refer to these pages to help you connect your VCR. JACKS AND CABLES RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables (F-type) The RF jacks provide good picture and mono sound quality, and must be used if audio/video connections are not available for your TV. These jacks are required for antenna or cable-TV connections. RFJack The RF jacks on the VCR are labeled ANT. IN and RF OUT. The coaxial cable supplied with your VCR is used to connect the VCR's RF OUT jack and your TV's antenna input.
CHOOSING A VCR CONNECTION There are several different ways to connect your VCR, depending on whether or not you have cable service, and if you have a cable box, and whether some of the channels are scrambled, and maybe you have a satellite receiver along with cable (but no cable box), or a satellite receiver and no cable or...well, you get the picture. Five connections are described in this section and one of them should provide you with a VCR connection that works.
TV WITH RF JACK ONLY This connection assumes: • You are connecting antenna, cable, or cable box system. • Your television has only an RF input jack. This connection provides: • Mono sound playback from VCR. • Record one channel while watching another (except when using a cable box for all channels). To use this connection, you must have: • (1) coaxial cable for cable or antenna connection; (2) for cable box. To connect: 1. Connect cables as shown. 2.
TV WITH AUDIO/VIDEO JACKS This connection assumes: • You are connecting an antenna, cable, or cable box system. • Your television has audio/video jacks. This connection provides: • Stereo sound playback from VCR. • Record one channel while watching another (except when using a cable box for all channels). To use this connection, you must have: • (1) coaxial cable for cable/antenna connection; (2) for cable box • (3) audio/video cables To connect: 1. Connect 2. Return cables as shown.
TV WITH AUDIO/VIDEO TO UNSCRAMBLE JACKS AND PAY CHANNELS CABLE BOX ONLY This connection assumes: • You are using a cable box only to unscramble premium channels. • Your TV has audio/video input jacks. This connection provides: • Stereo sound playback from VCR. • Recording a scrambled or unscrambled channel through the cable box while watching an unscrambled channel. To use this connection, you must have: • (3) coaxial cables • (3) audio/video cables • (1) splitter TOconnect: 1.
This section about gives you some theVCR, controls including additional a description information of the unit's and display. You also will find a Troubleshooting'lips section in this Appendix, which might help to resolve some of those simple problems. Finally, this section contains your warranty information.
FRONT PANEL i.It.,_ Remote CHANNEL/TRACKING Up or Down Sensor Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCR's channel memory. Adjusts tracking when a tape is playing. Press both together to recenter tracking. I:WD Forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches the picture forward during playback. Starts slow-motion during playpause and increases slow-motion speed. PLAY.PAUSE Plays a tape. Pauses action for viewing during playback. Pauses recording to prevent recording of unwanted scenes.
I N DICATO R PAN EL PtW[! 1|(01! @ POWER indicator RECORD TIMER indicator indicator ® VCl TlllEI @ @ Lights when the VCR is turned on. Lights when the VCR is recording. Lights during express recording and when VCR is turned off and set for timer recording. Flashes when timer recording is set and there is no cassette in the VCR. Also flashes when clock has not been set. VCR Indicator (Applies only if the VCR Viewing Channel is 3 or 4). Press the TV.VCR button to turn on or off.
TROU BLESHOOTING TI PS No power • Check to make sure it is plugged into an operating outlet. • Check to make sure your connections are correct. VCR does not respond • Press VCR to set remote to control the VCR. • Check to make sure there are no objects between the VCR and remote. • The batteries may need changing. • Make sure the Remote VCR1/VCR2 setting is set to VCR1 so the remote that came packed with your VCR can operate it.
Will not record or play • Check to make sure there is a tape in the VCR. • Try ejecting and reinserting the cassette. • Check to make sure the tape is not broken. • Check to make sure the VCR is not in pause mode. Press PAUSE or PLAY to return to normal playback. • Check the ProTect PlusTM feature. Rewind does not operate • Checkto make sure the tape is not already rewound.
Will not AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH active channels correctly • Check to make sure the antenna connections are secure and correct. • Check to make sure the Signal Type: CABLE/ANTENNA feature is set correctly. • If Detect Automatically was selected for the Signal Type in the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH menu, try using either CABLE TV or ANTENNA instead. • May not be necessary if using a cable box for all channels. Contact your local cable company for more information.
SPECIFICATIONS Format: VHS Record/Playback Video: 4-head System: Audio: Mono record/playback system Video Signal System: EIA standard: NTSC color Antenna: 75-ohm external VHF/UHF combined antenna terminal Tunen USA: 181 channels capability* (125 cable channels) Canada: 178 channels capability* (122 cable channels) Type: AutoProgramming Power Requirement: 120V AC, 60 Hz Power Consumption: 17 watts Dimensions: 3.54 inches high (90 ram) frequency synthesis 14.1 inches wide (360 mm) 10.
LIMITED What • WARRANTY your warranty covers: Any defect in materials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • Ninety days for labor charges. • One year for parts. The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm, whichever comes first. What we will do: • Pay any Authorized RCA VCR Service Center the labor charges to repair your VCR. • Pay any Authorized repair your VCR.
3 CH.4 switch 5, 43 TV with audio/video jacks and cable box to un- A TV with RF jack only 38 two VCRs 27 scramble pay channels only 40 Accessing menus 5 Add or remove channels 10 Copying and editing ANT.
J Problem solving 44 Product registration 2 Jack ANT.
Set up the VCR 6 VCR Plus+ recording Signal type, changing SLOW button 10 25 VCR viewing channel 5 18 Slow-motion search 30 V¢ SLP 20 Solving problems 44 Warranty, limited 48 SP 20 Specifications 47 SPEED button STOP button 19 STOPoEJECTbutton -Stopping X 18 XPR (express recording) 22 42 a timer recording 26 T Tape eject 20 Tape Speeds 20 Time and.
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