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- Page 1 VR348 USER’S GUIDE VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER...
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Page 2: Cautions
Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase. Attach it here and record the serial and model numbers in case you need them. The numbers are located on the back of the VCR. Model No.__________________________________________________________________ Serial No. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Insert Batteries in Remote ___________ 7 Turn on the TV ____________________ 8 Turn on the VCR ___________________ 8 Place Channels in VCR's Memory ____ 8 Add or Remove Channels from Select a Language/Choisissez une Set the Time and Date ______________ 9 Use TV•VCR Button _______________ 10... -
Page 4: Hooking Up The Vcr
The basic hookups show the backs of TVs that have only an antenna/cable connection. It is the easier of the two and additional accessories may not be needed. The advanced hookups show the VCR hooked up to a monitor/receiver (TV with audio and video jacks). This connection may improve the picture quality as well as convenience of operation. -
Page 5: Antenna Or Cable System Without A Cable Box
A. Basic hookup. Use this hookup for a simple connection which requires fewer accessories. 1. Set the CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR to either channel 3 or 4. You will tune the TV to this channel and use the TV•VCR button to watch the VCR. -
Page 6: Cable System With Cable Box To Unscramble All Channels
A. Basic hookup. Use this hookup for a simple connection which requires fewer accessories. 1. Set the CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR to either channel 3 or 4. You will tune the TV to this channel and use the TV•VCR button to watch the VCR. -
Page 7: Cable System With Cable Box To Unscramble Pay Channels Only
A. Basic hookup. Use this hookup for a simple connection which requires fewer accessories. 1. Set the CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR to either channel 3 or 4. You will tune the TV to this channel and use the TV•VCR button to watch the VCR. -
Page 8: Connecting Two Vcrs For Copying Tapes
2. Connect as shown. This connection requires additional accessories not provided. If your other VCR is stereo, you may need a Y-adapter to hear sound from both left and right channels. 3. Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV. -
Page 9: Setting Up The Vcr
Setting Up the VCR Startup 1. Check accessories with VCR. Contact your dealer if any items are missing. POWER TV•VCR PLAY STOP PAUSE INPUT DISPLAY SPEED PREV CH CLEAR MENU CHANNEL SEARCH TRACKING Remote (Stock No. 233456) 2. Insert batteries in remote. -
Page 10: Turn On The Tv
A. Press POWER on the remote. 5. Place channels in the VCR’s memory. The first time you turn on the VCR or after a power interruption, perform the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH so that your VCR can locate the channels available through your signal typeÑcable or antenna. -
Page 11: Add Or Remove Channels From Vcr's Memory
Channels 2-13 and VID1 were placed in memory at the factory. A. Press MENU on the remote to see the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen. B. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu. -
Page 12: Use Tv•Vcr Button
C. Press 2 to select Auto TV/VCR: ON or OFF. ¥ Select ON if you used one of the basic hookups and watch the VCR on channel 3 or 4 of your TV. The VCR will automatically switch the TV¥VCR setting... -
Page 13: Using The Remote Control
VIDEO appears on TV screen. Line input refers to the signal coming from the component connected to the AUDIO/VIDEO IN jacks on the back of the VCR. MENU Displays the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen. Removes a menu from the screen. -
Page 14: Playing A Tape
Auto Play Feature This feature lets you tell the VCR whether you want it to automatically start playing a tape that is inserted with the safety tab removed. 1. Press MENU on the remote to see the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen. -
Page 15: Using The Playback Features
PLAY•PAUSE on the VCR. Automatic Tracking The VCR has automatic tracking which adjusts the picture when playing back a tape recorded on another VCR. Automatic tracking is turned on whenever a tape is inserted or the VCRÕs power is turned on. Manual Tracking Occasionally, you may need to manually adjust tracking on a tape recorded on a different VCR or camcorder. -
Page 16: Display Button
TV screen. 3. Press CLEAR to reset the time counter to 0:00:00. 4. Press FF on remote or FWD on the VCR to fast forward the tape until the time counter reads 0:30:00. Press STOP on the remote or STOP•EJECT on the VCR. -
Page 17: Commercial Scan
SRCH+ appears in the VCRÕs display panel. Index Search The VCR has a ÒVHS Index Search SystemÓ that automatically records an index mark on the tape every time you begin recording a program. During playback you can locate the program you want to play by the number of index marks. -
Page 18: Zero Search
6. Press SEARCH twice to display the ZERO SEARCH menu. The current tape counter is displayed. 7. Press REW to return to 0:00:00. When the VCR reaches 0:00:00 it will begin playback. If the time counter reading has a minus (Ð ) in front of it, press FF to return to a reading of 0:00:00. -
Page 19: Recording A Program
Recording a Program Types of Recordings Your VCR provides different types of recording. These types are explained in the following sections: Basic Recording Ð Operating Instructions Express (XPR) Recording Recording While You're Away VCR Plus+ Recording Timer Recording Using Two VCRs for Copying Tapes... -
Page 20: Basic Recording Ð Operating Instructions
Types of Recordings Basic Recording – Operating Instructions To Make a Recording Turn on the TV and tune it to the VCR viewing channel, either 3, 4, or TVÕs video input channel. 1. Insert a tape with safety tab in place. -
Page 21: Express Recording (Xpr)
Recording a Program Express Recording (XPR) Express recording lets you record up to four hours without using the timer program feature. The VCR will turn off automatically at the end of the recording. POWER STOP • EJECT Operating Instructions 1. Turn on the VCR. -
Page 22: Recording While You're Away Vcr Plus+ Recording
Note 1: Check your local or cable listing for the channel number you receive this station on. Note 2: Check your local listing for the broadcast or VCR Plus+ channel number assigned to this station. Press MENU on the remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen. - Page 23 Recording a Program VCR Plus+ Channel Worksheet Use this worksheet to create a list from which you can set up your VCR Plus+ channel list. Broadcast or Cable TV Station Name (Such as ABC, NBC, CBS, etc.) *Check your local listing for VCR Plus+ channel numbers assigned to network stations.
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Page 24: Vcr Plus+ Recording
Recording While You’re Away (VCR Plus+ Recording) The VCR Plus+ and timer program features let you program the VCR to record up to eight different programs within a one year period. Before using VCR Plus+ to record a program, make sure that: ¥... -
Page 25: Timer Recording
Recording a Program Recording While You’re Away (Timer Recording) The VCR Plus+ and timer program features let you program the VCR to record up to eight different programs within a one year period. Before setting the timer, make sure that: ¥... -
Page 26: Checking Or Clearing Vcr Plus+ Or Timer Recordings
Timer Recording From the VCR’s Line Input The line input refers to the signal coming from the AUDIO and VIDEO IN jacks of the VCR. Recording from the line input is convenient if you have a satellite receiver or similar component attached to these jacks. -
Page 27: Using Two Vcrs For Copying And Editing Tapes
Tune TV to the VCR viewing channel, either 3, 4, or TVÕs video input. If you have connected your VCR using Option A (page 6), tune recording VCR to channel 3 or 4 Ñ the one selected on the back of the playback Caution: The unauthorized VCR. -
Page 28: References
Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches the picture in reverse during playback. STOP•EJECT Stops the normal functions such as record, playback, rewind, fast-forward, or pause. Press when the VCR is stopped to eject the cassette. -
Page 29: Back Panel
Back Panel CH3 CH4 Switch Selects the channel to which you will tune the TV to see the VCR picture if you connect the VCR using one of the basic hookups. ANT. (Antenna) IN Connector Receives the signal from an antenna or cable system that is attached to this connector. -
Page 30: Display Panel
SLP REC Tape Speed REC Indicator Indicator Cassette-in Indicator Lights when a tape is in the VCR. Flashes while tape is ejecting. Channel Number, Line Indicator (VID1), Time, Time Counter, or Status Indicator The current time, time counter, channel number, or line indicator (VID1) appears here. -
Page 31: Specifications
Cleaning the VCR Use a soft cloth or dusting attachment of your vacuum cleaner to dust your VCR. Remove dust from the ventilation holes on the top, back, sides, and bottom of the cabinet. Plastic surfaces are easily scratched and can be marred by alcohol and various solvents. -
Page 32: Trouble Checks
References Trouble Checks Sometimes problems can be easily solved by checking a few basic things. Check below before you call for help or take your VCR to an Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter. Trouble No power VCR does not respond to remote No picture when VCR turned on Ð... -
Page 33: Trouble Checks
¥ Time counter display appears in VCRÕs display panel. Press DISPLAY on remote. ¥ VCR is removing tape from heads. This is normal. The head cylinder inside the VCR will continue to rotate for a few minutes after you put the VCR in the stop mode. ¥ Check antenna connections. -
Page 34: Limited Warranty
Pay any Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter the labor charges to repair your VCR. ¥ Pay any Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter for the new or, at our option, refurbished replacement parts required to repair your VCR. How you get service: ¥... -
Page 35: Index
Turn On TV ......8 Turn on VCR ..... . .8 TV, Turn On . - Page 36 Attention: Canadian Operations P.O. Box 0944 Indianapolis, IN 46206-0944 If your VCR needs service, please contact your dealer or the nearest Servicenter from the yellow pages. Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton. This will only add delays in service for your product.
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