RCA VR525 - Manuals

First Things First 4 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 Batteries In theRemote Control Follow these steps whenever you need to install or change thebatteries in your VCR remote. 1. Remove the cover o...

First Things First 5 STEP 4: PLUG IN THE VCR Match the wide blade of the plug with the wide slot in theoutlet. Be sure to insert the plug completely. STEP 5: TUNe THE TV Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel. The VCR viewingchannel is channel 3 or 4 or the TV’s video input. • If you connect your VC...

First Things First 6 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus+2 Timer Recordings3 Time4 Channels5 Preferences6 Language 0 Exit 2. Press 5 to display the PREFERENCES menu. PREFERENCES 1 Remote Control: VCR12 Auto Play: ON3 Auto TV/VCR: ON4 EnergySaver: 2:00 0 Exit 3. Press...

7 Setting Up the VCR on-screen guide and AdditionalSet-up features Below is a list of set-up features that you may wantto set up before you begin using your VCR for thefirst time. • Select a Language • Set up VCR Channel List (Auto ChannelSearch) • Set Time and Date • Set up VCR Plus+ Channels • Set...

8 Setting Up the VCR USING THE MENU to set up features You can set up features by using the menu system. Each featureis explained in this section. language Select your preferred language, and the on-screen displays willappear in that language.1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. VCR MAIN MENU...

9 Setting Up the VCR To Auto Channel Search 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus+2 Timer Recordings3 Time4 Channels5 Preferences6 Language 0 Exit 2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu. CHANNELS 1 Auto Channel Search2 Add/Remove Channels3 Signal Type: CABLE 4 VCR Plu...

10 Setting Up the VCR To Change the Signal Type 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. 2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu. 3. Press 3 to change the Signal Type between CABLE andANTENNA. To Add or Remove Channels You may want to add or remove channels after you AutoChannel Search, especiall...

11 Setting Up the VCR Time/Date Display Pressing INFO on the remote displaysthe time and date on the screen. 2. Press 3 to display the TIME menu. 3. Press 2 to turn Auto DST: ON or OFF. • Select ON if you want the VCR’s clock to automatically adjustfor daylight-saving time. • Select OFF if you do no...

12 Setting Up the VCR See next page for Canadian List Two-Digit VCR Plus+ Channel Numbers for Cable TV (USA List) 35 American Movie Classics 39 Arts &-Entertainment 57 Black Entertainment 54 Bravo 42 Cable News Network 45 Cinemax 98 Cinemax 2 37 The Discovery Channel 53 The Disney Channel 63 Ent...

13 Setting Up the VCR *Check your local or cable listing for the channel number you receive this station on. **Check your local listing for broadcast or VCR Plus+ channel number assigned. Broadcast or Cable-TV Station Name VCR Plus+ Channel Number** Channel Number You Receive the Station On* Hbo 33 ...

14 Setting Up the VCR Remote Control Option Changing the remote option to VCR2disables the remote that came withyour VCR. Additional SET-UP features in thePreferences menu The features in this section are all accessed through thePREFERENCES menu. 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. VCR MAIN ...

15 Setting Up the VCR The VCR will only respond to the compatible remote’s VCR2,VCR2•LD, or VCR2•DVD button. If you change the remote settingto VCR2, the remote that came with your VCR will no longercontrol it. Use the compatible remote to change the remote setting back toVCR1. Display the PREFERENC...

16 Setting Up the VCR EnergySaver By default, this VCR automatically turns off after two hours ofinactivity. Press 4 to change the time delay, or to disable thefeature. • 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 threehours ...

17 VCR BAsICS learn the basics To getyou started These VCR basics should be enough for you tobegin enjoying your VCR. Learning the remotecontrol functions, playing a recorded tape, andrecording a program should do just that. However, there are other features thatenhance the enjoyment of your VCR, bu...

18 VCR Basics Remote Buttons CHANNEL Up or Down Selects next higher or lower channel 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 i...

19 VCR BAsICS 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. TV•VCR Switches the picture s...

20 VCR Basics Tape Speeds SP (Standard Play)Gives the best quality recording,but fewer programs can berecorded on the tape. Specialeffects such as pause, slow motion,picture search, and frame advancework well when you play backtapes recorded in this speed. LP (Long Play)Your VCR is capable of playin...

21 RECORDING SEVERAL recording OPTIONS Now that you’ve gone through the necessarysteps to operate your VCR, I’ll explain thedifferent recording features that are availableto suit your needs. Recording Features: • Recording (explained in VCR Basics section) • Express Recording • Timer Recording • Tim...

22 RECORDING Express Recording Express recording is a great way totape the last quarter of the game, orthe last part of a movie when youhave to leave. Recording features There are four ways to record programs: • Recording lets you press one button to start recording a program. (See VCR Basics sectio...

23 RECORDING Timer Recording You can set up as many as eight timer recording programs. 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus+2 Timer Recordings3 Time4 Channels5 Preferences6 Language 0 Exit 2. Press 2 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu. TIMER RECORDINGS 1 Create a Ne...

24 RECORDING Timer Recording with VCR Plus + You can use VCR Plus+ to simplify timer programming if you havecable TV and don’t receive all channels through a cable box or ifyou receive your TV signal off-air. Setting Up the Channel List If you did not set up the VCR Plus+ channel list, you can doit ...

25 RECORDING VCR Plus+ Recording Clock must be set correctly. Insert a tape with the safety tab inplace and enough tape to record theprogram. The TIMER indicator appears in thedisplay when you turn off the VCRand a timer recording has been set. Itflashes if there is no tape in the VCR. PROGRAMS OVER...

26 RECORDING 7. Press MENU to save the program. Program 1 has been saved Remember to insert arecordable tape andturn the VCR off beforethe program start time. Press MENU to continue Stopping a Timer Recording To stop or cancel a timer recording in progress (even an expressrecording): • Press and hol...

27 RECORDING Caution: The unauthorized recording ofsatellite broadcasts, televisionprograms, or other copyrightedmaterials may infringe the rightsof others. PLAYBACK VCR CABLE BOX OR ANTENNA RECORDING VCR TO TV TO TV 3 CH. 4 ANT. IN RF OUT 3 CH. 4 ANT. IN RF OUT IN OUT OR OR VIDEO AUDIO OUT IN VIDEO...

29 OTHER FEATURES features to enhance VCR operation • Picture Search Options • Pro-Tect Plus™ Locking • Tracking • Time Counter • On-Screen Displays ➣ ➣ Setting Up the VCR 2 First things first 1 ➣ recording 3 VCR Basics 4 OTHER FEATURES Connections ➣ 5 ➣ 6

30 OTHER FEATURES Picture Search Options The most basic way to search during playback is using the FWD orREV buttons. This section contains several other options available forsearching a tape. Forward and Reverse Search You can search a tape during playback. Sound is turned off duringpicture search....

31 OTHER FEATURES FRAME ADVANCE Frame advance lets you view one-stop action frame after anotherduring playback. Frame advance works well for tapes recorded atthe SP or SLP speed. 1. Press PAUSE to “freeze” the action. 2. Press F.ADV each time you want to view a frame of the scene. 3. Press PAUSE or ...

32 OTHER FEATURES Go-To Search The Go-To Search feature enables the VCR to quickly locate acounter reading anywhere on the tape. When the VCR locatesthe counter reading, it will begin playback. 1. Press STOP. 2. Press SEARCH on the remote until the GO-TO SEARCH menuappears on the screen. 3. Press nu...

33 OTHER FEATURES TRACKING Your VCR has automatic tracking which removes the streaks orsnow from the picture. Automatic tracking is activated when youinsert a tape or turn on the VCR. Occasionally you may need tomanually adjust tracking, especially if the tape was recorded on adifferent VCR. Just us...

34 OTHER FEATURES ON-SCREEN DISPLAYS The INFO button shows the status of the VCR (STOP, PLAY,RECORD, etc.), channel number, time counter, date, time, andtape speed on the TV screen. The date and time must be setbefore they can be displayed. 1. Press INFO to see the on-screen displays. 2. Press INFO ...

35 connections Things to Know BeforeConnecting Components Protect Your Components from Power Surges • Connect all components before plugging any powercords into the wall outlet. • Always turn off the TV and other components beforeyou connect or disconnect any cables. Position Cables Correctly to Avo...

36 connections 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, andmust be used if audio/video connections are not available foryour TV. These jacks are required for ...

37 connections Choosing a VCR Connection There are several different ways to connect your VCR, depending onwhether or not you have cable service, and if you have a cable box,and whether some of the channels are scrambled, and maybe youhave a satellite receiver along with cable (but no cable box), or...

38 connections 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 (exceptwhen using a cable box for ...

39 connections 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: • Mono sound playback from VCR. • Record one channel while watching another (except whenusing a cable box ...

40 connections TV with audio/Video jacks and Cable box to unscramble pay channels only This connection assumes: • You are using a cable box only to unscramble premiumchannels. • Your TV has audio/video input jacks. This connection provides: • Mono sound playback from VCR. • Recording a scrambled or ...

41 appendix: reference This section gives you some additional informationabout the VCR, including a description of the unit’scontrols and display. You also will find a Troubleshooting Tips section in thisAppendix, which might help to resolve some of thosesimple problems. Finally, this section contai...

42 appendix: reference Front Panel CHANNEL/TRACKING Up or Down Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCR’s channel memory. Adjusts tracking when atape is playing. Press both together to recenter tracking. FWD Forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches the picture forward during playba...

43 appendix: reference P O W E R R E C O R D V C R T I M E R Indicator Panel POWER indicator Lights when the VCR is turned on. RECORD indicator Lights when the VCR is recording. TIMER indicator Lights during express recording and when VCR is turned off and set for timer recording. Flashes when timer...

44 appendix: reference Troubleshooting Tips 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 to remote • Press VCR to set remote to control the VCR. • Check to make sure there are no objects between the VCR ...

46 appendix: reference 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 CHAN...

47 appendix: reference 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 combinedantenna terminal Tuner: USA: 181 channels capability*(125 cable channels) Canada: 178 chan...

48 appendix: reference Limited Warranty What 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 ...

50 Index J Jack ANT. IN 43 RF OUT 43 Jacks Audio/video 43 Jacks, types of 36 L Language feature 8 Limited warranty 48 Locking feature 32 LP 20 M MENU button 5, 18 N Number buttons 5, 11, 18 O On-screen Displays 34 Overheating 35 P PAUSE button 18 Picture search options 30 PLAY button 18 PLAY•PAUSE b...

10330 North Meridian StreetIndianapolis, IN 46290 ©1998 Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc.Trademark(s)® RegisteredMarca(s) Registrada(s)Printed in JapanTOCOM 15313740 Rev. 1 If your VCR needs service, please contact your dealer or thenearest Servicenter from the yellow pages. Please do notsend any p...