Page 2 - WARNING; Product Registration; Important Information; CAUTION
This symbol indicates"dangerous voltage" insidethe product that presents arisk of electric shock orpersonal injury. WARNING To reduce the risk of fire orelectric shock, do not exposethis product to rain or moisture. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not removecover (or back). No user ...
Page 3 - Key Features Overview; Unified Remote Control
1 Introduction Introduction Key Features Overview Your VCR is equipped with features that will add to your recording experience. The followinginformation summarizes a few of these features. Chapter 3 provides more information about therest of the VCR’s features and how to use them. INP UT TV •VCR PL...
Page 4 - Introduction; Pro-Tect PlusTM Locking; SQPB S-VHS Quasi Playback
2 Introduction Pro-Tect Plus™ Locking Description: Locks the VCR so that buttons on the front panel and remote control won’t operate the VCR. This feature protects timer programs fromfrustrating accidents such as being left on at the time of recording. Requirements: Lock the VCR by pressing and hold...
Page 5 - Table of Contents
3 Table of Contents Product Registration ............................................................................................................. i Introduction ............................................................................................................................ 1 Key Fea...
Page 7 - Chapter 1
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
Page 8 - Protect Components From Power Surges; Protect Components From Overheating; Cable Considerations
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...
Page 9 - Choose Your Connection; Components; TV; Sa; ble; VC
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...
Page 13 - Set the VCR’s CH 3/4 Switch; Plug in the VCR; Put Batteries in the Remote Control; Turn on the TV and VCR; Tune the TV
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...
Page 14 - Complete the QuickSet Guide; Accessing Menus
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-...
Page 15 - VCR Basics; Playing a Tape; Recording; Check the Safety Tab
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...
Page 17 - Chapter 2
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
Page 18 - Language; Cable Box Setup
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...
Page 19 - VCR Channels List; Auto Channel Searching
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...
Page 20 - Changing the Signal Type; Adding or Removing Channels
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...
Page 21 - Time and Date; Auto Clock Set Feature; To Turn Auto Clock Set ON; Setting the Time Zone
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...
Page 22 - Setting Daylight-Saving Time; Setting Time and Date Manually
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...
Page 23 - Remote VCR1/VCR2 Option; Auto Play
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 ...
Page 24 - EnergySaver
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...
Page 25 - Set Auto Repeat
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...
Page 27 - Chapter 3
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
Page 28 - Buttons of the Remote Control
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 ...
Page 29 - Using the INPUT Button
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...
Page 31 - Using the VCR’s Features; Chapter 4
29 Changing Entertainment. Again. Using the VCR’s Features Chapter Overview: • Recording • Express Recording (XPR) • Timer Recordings • Copying and Editing Tapes Chapter 4
Page 32 - VCR Features; Recording Features
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...
Page 33 - Stopping a Timer Recording
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...
Page 34 - Copying and Editing Tapes Using Two VCRs; Picture Search Options; Forward and Reverse Search
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...
Page 35 - Slow Motion; Frame Advance
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...
Page 36 - Zero Search; Locking Feature
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...
Page 37 - Tracking; Time Counter
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....
Page 39 - Other Information; Chapter 5
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
Page 40 - Troubleshooting; General Problems
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...
Page 41 - The incorrect time or date is shown; Playback Problems; Snowy or no picture during playback
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...
Page 42 - Streaks appear in the picture during normal playback; The time counter is not working or it is not working in search modes; The time counter disappears during picture search
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...
Page 43 - Recording Problems; The VCR will not record; A timer recording didn’t record or the wrong program recorded
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...
Page 44 - Front Panel
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...
Page 46 - Back Panel
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...
Page 47 - Cleaning the VCR
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...
Page 48 - Video Input Channel Variations
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...
Page 50 - RCA VCR Limited Warranty; does not
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 ...
Page 52 - Index
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...
Page 56 - Thomson multimedia Inc.
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