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Page 2 - Introduction; WARNING; Important Information; Cautions

i Introduction WARNING To reduce the risk of fireor shock hazard, do notexpose this product torain or moisture. Caution: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert. Attention: Pour Žviter les chocs Žlectriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la ...

Page 3 - Table of Contents

Introduction Table of Contents 1 Important Information Warnings ______________________________ i Cautions ______________________________ i Note to Cable TV Installer _______________ i Product Registration ____________________ i Hooking Up the VCR Choosing a Hookup ____________________ 2 Antenna or C...

Page 4 - Hooking Up the VCR; Choosing a Hookup; Answer the questions to choose the hookup for your VCR.; Optional Hookups

2 Hooking Up the VCR Choosing a Hookup The hookups on pages 3 through 5 are divided into two hookup types: Basic (A) and Advanced (B). The basic hookup shows the backs of TVs that have only an antenna/cableconnection. It is the easier of the two and additional accessories may not beneeded. The advan...

Page 5 - Back of VCR; Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box; Back of TV; Back of VCR

A. Basic hookup. Use this hookup for a simple connectionwhich requires fewer accessories. 1 . Set the 3CH.4 switch on back of VCR to either channel 3 or 4. Tune the TV to this channel and use the TV•VCR button to watch the VCR. 2 . Connect as shown. This connection may require additionalaccessories ...

Page 6 - Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels

4 Hooking Up the VCR Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels OUT TO TV IN FROM ANT. VHF/UHF 3 CH. 4 IN AUDIO1 VIDEO1 IN OUT OUT OUT IN Cable Box From Cable RF Coaxial Cable Back of VCR Back of TV Cable/ Antenna OR VHF UHF RF Coaxial Cable (supplied) 75 to 75/300 Ohm Separator OUT TO T...

Page 7 - Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Only Pay Channels

A. Basic hookup. Use this hookup for a simple connectionwhich requires fewer accessories. 1 . Set the 3CH.4 switch on back of VCR to either channel 3 or 4. Tune the TV to this channel and use the TV•VCR button to watch the VCR. 2. Connect as shown. This connection may require additionalaccessories n...

Page 8 - Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes

6 Hooking Up the VCR Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes OUT TO TV IN FROM ANT. VHF/UHF 3 CH. 4 IN AUDIO1 VIDEO1 IN OUT OUT OUT TO TV IN FROM ANT. VHF/UHF 3 CH. 4 IN AUDIO1 VIDEO1 IN OUT OUT Playback VCR RF Coaxial Cable (supplied) Recording VCR Audio/Video Cables RF Coaxial Cable or Use the hooku...

Page 9 - Setting Up the VCR; Startup

7 Setting Up the VCR 1. Check accessories with VCR. Contact your dealer if any items are missing. 2. Insert batteries in remote. 3. Turn on the TV. If you used one of the basic hookups, tune the TV to the channel selected with the 3CH.4 switch on back of VCR. If you used one of the advanced hookups,...

Page 10 - Add or remove channels from the VCR’s memory.

VCR MAIN MENU 1 TIMER RECORDINGS2 TIME3 CHANNELS VCR MAIN MENU 1 TIMER RECORDINGS2 TIME3 CHANNELS 8 5. Place channels in the VCR’s memory. The first time you turn on the VCR or after a powerinterruption, the VCR displays a message on the TV screenprompting you to perform the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH . If...

Page 11 - Sélectionner la langue.

VCR MAIN MENU 1 TIMER RECORDINGS2 TIME3 CHANNELS4 PREFERENCES 9 Setting Up the VCR Startup 7. Select the language/Seleccione el idioma/ Sélectionner la langue. The VCR displays the on-screen menus in the English, Spanish orFrench language. The word ÒLanguageÓ cycles through thedifferent languages wh...

Page 12 - Set the Automatic Daylight-Saving Time

VCR MAIN MENU 1 TIMER RECORDINGS2 TIME VCR MAIN MENU 1 TIMER RECORDINGS2 TIME 10 Setting Up the VCR Startup 10. Set the time and date. The TIMER indicator on the VCR front panel flashes until the time is set. A . Press MENU on remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU . B . Press 2 to display the TIME men...

Page 13 - Using the Remote Control; VCR Function Buttons

11 Using the Remote Control VCR Function Buttons CLEAR MENU SPEED INPUT F. ADV TRACKING STOP PLAY 1 2 3 5 4 6 7 9 8 0 PAUSE SLOW SEARCH REC FF REW CHAN POWER DISPLAY TV•VCR PREV CH CHAN (CHANNEL) Up or Down Selects the next higher or lowerchannel in the VCRÕs channelmemory. CLEAR Resets the time cou...

Page 14 - Playing a Tape; Playback; To play a tape

12 Playing a Tape Playback To play a tape 1 . Turn on the TV and tune it to channel 3, 4, or the TVÕs video input to see the picture from the VCR. 2 . Insert a tape in the VCR. The VCR automatically turns on. The POWER and VCR indicators light. The tape automatically begins playback if the safety ta...

Page 15 - Using the Playback Features; AUTO PLAY Feature; Picture Search; Slow Motion

VCR MAIN MENU 1 TIMER RECORDINGS2 TIME3 CHANNELS4 PREFERENCES 13 Using the Playback Features Playing a Tape AUTO PLAY Feature This feature allows the VCR to automatically start playing when you insert a tape withthe safety tab removed. 1 . Press MENU on the remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU . 2 . ...

Page 16 - DISPLAY Button

14 Using the Playback Features DISPLAY Button The DISPLAY button shows the status of the VCR channel number, time counter, date, time and tape speed on the TV screen. The time and date must be set beforethey can be displayed. 1. Press DISPLAY . If you do not press DISPLAY again, this display times o...

Page 17 - Index Search; Zero Search

15 Using the Playback Features Index Search The VCR has a ÒVHS Index Search SystemÓ that automatically records an index mark onthe tape every time you begin recording a program. Your VCR has two index playbackfeatures. To locate the program you want to play, select a specific index number or searchb...

Page 18 - Pause for Stop Action; Automatic Tracking

16 Pause for Stop Action This feature stops the tape in action and lets you examine the details of the scene. For model VR337 , stop action works best for tapes recorded in the SLP speed. For model VR508 , stop action works best for tapes recorded in the SP or SLP speed. 1 . Press PAUSE during playb...

Page 19 - Recording a Program; Recording Speeds; Normal Recording; To Make a Recording; Recordings

17 Recording a Program Your VCR provides different recording options. These options are explained in this section of the manual. Recording Speeds Press SPEED on the remote to select a recording speed (SP or SLP). The speed you select appears on the TV screen. Tapes recorded in LP can be played in th...

Page 20 - Express Recording; Stopping an Express Recording in Progress

18 Recording a Program Express Recording Express recording lets you record up to four hours without using the timer program feature. The VCRturns off automatically at the end of the recording. 1. Turn on the VCR. 2. Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. 3. Select the channel you want to record...

Page 21 - Recording While You’re Away (Timer Recording); Setting a Timer Recording; turn off the VCR; Stopping a Timer Recording

19 Recording a Program Recording While You’re Away (Timer Recording) The timer program feature lets you program the VCR to record up to eight different programswithin a one year period. Before setting the timer, make sure that: ¥ The clock is set correctly. ¥ A tape with a safety tab has been insert...

Page 22 - Timer Recording From the VCR’s Line Input; Using the Recording Features; Recording Pause

VCR MAIN MENU 1 TIMER RECORDINGS 20 Recording a Program Timer Recording From the VCR’s Line Input The line input refers to the signal coming from the AUDIO1 and VIDEO1 IN jacks of the VCR. Recording from the line input is convenient if you have a satellite receiver or similar componentattached to th...

Page 23 - Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes; Operating Instructions

VCR MAIN MENU 1 TIMER RECORDINGS2 TIME3 CHANNELS4 PREFERENCES 21 Recording a Program Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes Operating Instructions (Refer to hookup on page 6.) Use one VCR as the playback VCR and the other as the recording VCR. 1. Turn on the TV and VCRs. 2. Tune the TV to the ...

Page 24 - References; Location of Controls; Front Panel

22 References Location of Controls CHANNEL REW PLAY FWD RECORD POWER STOP•EJECT PAUSE TV•VCR TRACKING POWER VCR TIMER RECORD CHANNEL or TRACKING up or down Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCRÕschannel memory. Adjusts tracking during playback. FWD (Fast Forward) Fast forwards the tape whe...

Page 25 - Back Panel; Display Panel

23 References Location of Controls Back Panel 3CH.4 Switch Selects the channel to which you tune the TV to seethe VCR picture if you connect the VCR using oneof the basic hookups. IN FROM ANT. (Antenna) Connector Receives a signal from an antenna or cable systemwhen attached. OUT TO TV Connector Pas...

Page 26 - Cleaning the VCR

24 References Format: VHS Record/Playback Video: 2-Head (VR337) System: Video: 4-Head (VR508) Audio: Mono record/playback system Video Signal System: EIA standard: NTSC color Antenna: 75-ohm external VHF/UHF combined antenna terminal Tuner: USA: 181 channels capability* (125 cable channels) Canada: ...

Page 27 - Limited Warranty

25 References Limited Warranty What your warranty covers: ¥ Any defect in material 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. What we will do: ¥ Pay any Authorized RCA VCR...

Page 28 - Trouble Checks; Trouble

26 References Trouble Checks Sometimes problems can be easily solved by checking a few basic things. Check below beforeyou call for help or take your VCR to an Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter. N o power VCR does not respond to remote Poor or no picture for normal TV viewing Snowy or no picture during...

Page 30 - Index

28 References Index 3CH.4 Switch ...................................................3-7,9,23 Accessories, Included ................................................7Add or Remove Channels from Memory ...............8 ADD/REMOVE CHANNEL Menu ............................8 ALERT SOUND Feature .............