RCA VR355/VR545 - Manuals

3 Table of Contents Product Registration ............................................................................................................. i Introduction ............................................................................................................................ 1 Key Fea...

5 Changing Entertainment. Again. Connections & Setup Chapter Overview: • Things to Consider Before Connecting • Choosing Your Connection • Making Connections • Why You Should Connect with Audio/Video Jacks • Navigating On-Screen Menus • Completing the QuickSet™ Guide • Basic Recording Chapter 1

6 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup Things to Consider Before ConnectingComponents Protect 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 C...

Chapter 1 7 Connections & Setup Using the RF Coaxial Cable to Connect theVCR to a TV This graphic shows the RF coaxial cable supplied with your VCR. This will bethe cable used for the basic connections represented in this chapter. Notes : To hear stereo sound, you will need to purchase Audio/Vid...

Chapter 1 11 Connections & Setup Set the VCR’s CH 3/4 Switch The CH 3/4 switch on back of the VCR determines what channel the TV must be tuned to seethe VCR’s image. Choose whichever channel is not used locally in your area. Note: If you connected components using A/V jacks and cables, the VCR’s...

12 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup Using the Remote Control toNavigate On-Screen Menus The technical term is “Navigation” – how you move through the on-screen menus. The theory isthe same for all the menu screens; press the corresponding number button on the remotecontrol to select the desired on-...

Chapter 1 13 Connections & Setup VCR Basics Once your initial settings are complete, you can begin using your VCR. In order to begin, youmust first understand some basic concepts. . Safety Tab Automatic Tracking The VCR has automatic trackingwhich adjusts the picture whenplaying back a tape reco...

15 Changing Entertainment. Again. Using the VCR’sMenu System Chapter Overview: • Setting Up the VCR’s Preferences • Using On-Screen Menus • Cable Box Setup • Setting Time and Date • Setting VCR Preferences Chapter 2

16 Chapter 2 Using On-Screen Menus Using On-Screen Menus to Set Up Features You set up many of the VCR’s features by using the menu system as discussed in the previoussection. Each feature that appears in the QuickSet Guide is explained in this section as well as afew other features you should set u...

Chapter 2 17 Using On-Screen Menus 4. Select one of the three choices. If “ALL Channels” is selected, enter theoutput channel of the cable box (usually 03 or 04), or if A/V jacks connectthe VCR to the TV, press the INPUT button on the VCR’s remote control. 5. Once you complete the setup, the VCR con...

18 Chapter 2 Using On-Screen Menus Changing the Signal Type This feature is useful if your cable signal goes out; it allows you to switch to aregular antenna for alternate television reception. 1. Press the MENU button to display the VCR MAIN MENU . 2. Press the 3 button to choose Channels . 3. Pres...

Chapter 2 19 Using On-Screen Menus Time and Date Your VCR gives you two ways to set the time and date; manually or by using the Auto Clock Setfeature. Using Auto Clock Set enables the time to be updated each time the VCR is turned off byusing time and date information carried in certain broadcast si...

20 Chapter 2 Using On-Screen Menus Setting Daylight-Saving Time 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU . 2. Press 2 to choose Time . 3. Press 4 to choose Set Daylight Saving . 4. Select the appropriate option. Notes : DST stands for Daylight–Saving Time. If you choose Automatic for the time zone...

Chapter 2 21 Using On-Screen Menus Remote VCR1/VCR2 Option Some universal remote controls have buttons labeled VCR1 and VCR2. These remotes can operateup to two VCRs. If you have a universal remote control with this ability, your RCA VCR can becontrolled with either the VCR1 or VCR2 button. See the ...

22 Chapter 2 Using On-Screen Menus EnergySaver By default, the VCR automatically turns off after two hours of inactivity. This canbe changed in the PREFERENCES menu by pressing the 4 button repeatedly to change the time delay or to disable the feature altogether. • Select OFF and the VCR will stay o...

Chapter 2 23 Using On-Screen Menus Set Auto Repeat A tape can be set to play the same segment over and over in a repeating loopwith the Set Auto Repeat feature. Set Auto Repeat uses the VCR’s memorycounter to determine the duration of the loop. In the PREFERENCES menu, press the 7 button to choose S...

25 Changing Entertainment. Again. Using theRemote Control Chapter Overview: • Buttons on the Remote Control • Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components • How To Use the Remote After You’ve Programmed It Chapter 3

26 Chapter 3 Using the Remote Control INP UT TV •VCR PLAY FORWARD RECORD STOP PAUSE F.ADV CLEAR MENU SPEED TRACKING 1 4 7 2 5 8 3 6 9 0 CHAN V O L V O L C H A N INFO SEARCH MUTE GO BACK VCR ON•OFF TV REVERSE Using the Remote Control Your VCR’s remote control is capable of controlling more than just ...

Chapter 3 27 Using the Remote Control MENU Displays the VCR’s Main Menu. This is the first step when accessing any on-screen menu such as Language, Preferences, Timer Recordings, etc. MUTE Lowers the TV volume to its minimum level. Press the MUTE button again to restore the TV’s volume to it previou...

29 Changing Entertainment. Again. Using the VCR’s Features Chapter Overview: • Recording • Express Recording (XPR) • Timer Recordings • Copying and Editing Tapes Chapter 4

VCR Features 30 Chapter 4 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 feature automatically stops recording after a desig...

VCR Features Chapter 4 31 Timer Recording You can program up to eight different broadcasts to be recorded. Notes – In order for a timer recording to work: • The VCR’s clock must be set correctly. • Insert a tape with its safety tab in place and enough tape to recordthe program. • If you’ve set up th...

VCR Features 32 Chapter 4 Copying and Editing Tapes Using Two VCRs 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 VCR viewing channel (either 03, 04, or the TV’s VideoLine Input). 3. If you connected your VCR using the ANT. IN an...

VCR Features Chapter 4 33 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) button to start slow-motionplayback. 2. Press the FORWARD button to increase or the REVERSE button to decrease the search spee...

VCR Features 34 Chapter 4 4. Press the FORWARD button to search forward or the REVERSE button tosearch in reverse. The VCR will locate your index mark and begin playback.If you did not enter a specific index number, the VCR will locate the nextindex mark and begin playback. 5. Press STOP to stop Ind...

VCR Features Chapter 4 35 Tracking Your VCR has automatic tracking which removes streaks and noise from the picture. Automatictracking is activated when you insert a tape or turn on the VCR. Occasionally you may need tomanually adjust tracking, especially if the tape was recorded on a different VCR....

37 Changing Entertainment. Again. Other Information Chapter Overview: • Troubleshooting • Front, Rear, and Display Panel Diagram • Specifications • Care and Cleaning • Warranty Information • Finding the TV’s Video Line Input • Glossary • Index Chapter 5

Other Information 38 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Most problems with your VCR are addressed in this Troubleshooting section. If you ever have any problemswith the VCR’s general, playback, or recording abilities, refer to this section first. General Problems No power • Check to make sure the VCR is plug...

Chapter 5 39 Other Information The incorrect time or date is shown • A power interruption may have occurred and Automatic Clock Set was not turned on or did notwork properly. Check the time zone and Daylight-Saving settings in the TIME menu. • Make sure the VCR or cable box is tuned to the time data...

Other Information 40 Chapter 5 Streaks appear in the picture during normal playback • Press one of the remote control’s TRACKING buttons to adjust for the best picture. • Make sure the tape used is in good condition and not worn out. Tapes play back in slow motion • Press the PLAY button to return t...

Chapter 5 41 Other Information Recording Problems The VCR will not record • Make sure there is a tape in the VCR. • Try ejecting, then reinserting the tape. • Check to make sure the tape is not damaged or broken. • Make sure the VCR is not in Pause mode. Press the remote control’s PAUSE or PLAY butt...

Other Information 42 Chapter 5 Front Panel CHANNEL•TRACKING and Up and Down Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCR’s channel memory. Adjusts tracking when a tape is playing. FWD Forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches the picture forward during playback. Starts slow motion durin...

Other Information 44 Chapter 5 Back Panel ANT. IN jack Receives an antenna or cable system signal when the VCR is attached using RF coaxial cables. AUDIO and VIDEO IN jacks Receives signals from another component (such as a VCR or camcorder) when connected to these jacks. Use the INPUT button on the...

Chapter 5 45 Other Information Specifications (VR355) Format: VHS Record/Playback Video: 2-head System: Audio: VHS Mono recordplayback system Video Signal System: EIA standard: NTSC color Antenna: 75-ohm external VHF/UHFcombined antenna terminal Tuner: USA: 181 channels capability*(125 cable channel...

Other Information 46 Chapter 5 How to Find Your TV’s Video InputChannel You need to tune your TV to the video line input if you are using theVCR’s Audio/Video (A/V) OUT jacks to connect to the TV’s A/V inputjacks. You must select the video line input before you can see the VCR’smenus, the cable/ante...

Other Information 48 Chapter 5 RCA VCR Limited Warranty What your warranty covers: • Any defect in materials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • 90 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 ...

Index 50 Chapter 5 A ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS screen 18 Arrow buttons 42AUDIO IN jacks 47Audio/Video (A/V) jacks 17, 44Auto channel search 17Auto clock feature 19Auto play feature 13, 21Auto TV/VCR feature 21Automatic rewind 13Automatic tracking 13, 35 B Back panel jacks 44Basic recording 13Batteries (re...

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