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RCA VR270 Owner's Manual

RCA VR270 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 nell VideoCassette Recorder Owner's Manual...
  • Page 2 No other RCA Video Cassette Recorder has the same serial number as yours. It is important record the number and other vital information complete description for any other reason. You will find the model and serial numbers on the back of the VCR.
  • Page 3 Using This Manual Congratulations on your choice of an RCA VCR, You have selected high-quality, precision-engineered instrument designed to give you years of video and audio enjoyment. To get the best performance from your new VCR, it is important that...
  • Page 4 Use the extra room for cable-TV decoders, headphones, equipment. Infrared Remote Control-Puts complete control of your VCR's most popular features in the palm of your hand. Wireless remote control uses reliable infrared signals to activate primary functions, programming.
  • Page 6 TV from the TV and reconnect it to the VCR. The second step is to connect the VCR to the "I'%'. B e sure you do both steps. Since there are many different types of antennas...
  • Page 7 - Basic Antenna Connections Your VCR is quite easy to install. To connect an antenna, you will first be attaching the antenna to the VCR, and then connecting the VCR to the TV as shown below. antenna Connect • to VCR.
  • Page 8 If your existng a s ,:onnecteo to your TV like thi_: Cable sp,.e, *Optional accessor 3, available from your RCA dealer or electronic from TV and Connect it to VCR. is connected Disconnect connect it to your VCR like this:...
  • Page 9 If the antenna connection on the back of your TV looks like this: Back of TV Note: Set the NORM/CA TI" switch on the back of your VCR antenna to your VCR. Connect the VCR to ",'our TV like this: Back of VCR --_v//_ 3 "/_"...
  • Page 10 VCR as described Connections". Note: Set the 1VORM/CA TV Switch on the back of your VCR to CA TV if you connect a cable-TV system to your VCR. CONNECT CABLE TO VCR, F:rom Cable-TV...
  • Page 11 • Viewing any channel at the same time you are recording it. Select the channel with the converter that is connected to the VCR, and tune the VCR to the output channel of the converter (usually 3 or 4). throughout this manual.
  • Page 12 "IV Connections (Used Only if You Have Home UHF Antenna) Signal Splitter {No! Such =AH020" "Optional accessory available from your RCA dealer. Operating Instructions: • For norrnal VHFor cable-TV viewing independent of I'CR. place Mortitor/Receiver mode select channels with Receiver tuner.

  • Page 13: Basic Operating

    Basic Operating Controls and Displays Now that you have connected your VCR to your TV and antenna or cable-TV system, you are ready to turn it on. don't need to know all the details controls and displays before you begin using your new...
  • Page 14 Note: Channel 91 is used to access other devices you may have connected on the back of your VCR. You can add Channel 91 to the channel scan list. 1. Press "9" 2. Press the ADD button on the VCR.
  • Page 15 _ indicator is on. When the indicator is on. the VCR is in the "VCR mode" and your TV must be tuned to the VCR Channel (channel 3 or 4). Your TV will then display whatever tape the VCR is playing or whatever VCR is tuned to.
  • Page 16 ViSR, install the batteries (instructions Several of the remote's buttons do the same things as buttons with the same names on the top of your VCR, and you can use whichever one is more convenient moment. remote control additional controlling...
  • Page 17 TV VCR Button _PLAYButton _1(1_ STOP Button RECORD Bu_on F.FWD/SEARCH REWIND/SEARCH Note: Selected models of RCA color TV receivers and [ monitor/receivers also ContrOl your VCR. See pages details: F.FWD/SEARCH forward you have pressed it. the tape will continue to "fast i'orward"...
  • Page 18 Here are some • When you firs,, plug in your VCR, the clock will read " • The buttons for setting the clock are on the remote hand unit. • While you are setting the clock, the display on the TV screen will prompt you through the procedure.

  • Page 19: Making A Recording

    VCR, The operating notes at the bottom of the page are keyed to the step numbers for quick reference if you have a problem or need more information.
  • Page 20 The POWER button operates Timer and Express recording. Press POWER then STOP to stop recording is in progress. The VCR will stop and turn off if you press the POWER button during non-timer playback, or fast forward. STOP/EJECT Burton: This button...
  • Page 21 "0000" if the counter is displayed). If you do not press the STOP button, the VCR will "_fastforward" to the end of the tape and then automatically rewind to the beginning of the tape and stop. Refer to "Memory 21 for more information.
  • Page 22 • The stop-action picture may tend to jump up and down slightly. Adjust the control marked V.LOCK on the back of the VCR to reduce this jitter. Once you have made this adjustment, won't have to do it again unless you use stop- action on a tape that was recorded VCK.
  • Page 23 The label kit provided with RCA tapes can be used to list programs and counter readings. 1. Turn on your TV and tune channel (3"or 4). 2. Press DISPLA Y button...

  • Page 24: Programming Instructions

    VCR at the time you select, record for a selected length of time. and then turn off the VCR... without you being there.

  • Page 25: Timer Program

    Step 9. Press PROGRAM to enter your program and return to the original display. programs may be entered by repeating steps 2-9. [101 Turn off the VCR. Checking the Timer Programs Programs be checked whenever turned on. l. Press PROGRAM...
  • Page 26 VCR if you have programmed forgotten to insert a cassette. • If the cassette in the VCR has its safety tab removed, the VCR will eject the cassette programmed the timer and turned off the VCR. This is to remind you to insert a new cassette or cover the safety tab.
  • Page 27 Press TAPE SPEED to select speed. tab intact. view what will be recorded, turn on TV and tune it to the VCR channel (3 or 4). Make sure indicator is on. The 7V VCF¢ button on the remote control turns the _ on and off.
  • Page 28 Because RCA has no control over the type of tape purchased or rented by consumers, head cleaning is not covered by RCA's warrant.'. It is considered normal maintenance. Playing a new RCA tape for approximately often will clean...
  • Page 29 SECTION Quick 7onent Recording, tion...
  • Page 30 Insert cassette with record-protect _(The cassette-in indicator '-./ I m / Press STOPwhen recording and Viewing the Same Turn on TV. Tune TV to VCR Channel Insert cassette with record-protect (The cassette-in indicator will light.) m Press PAUSE to interrupt recording if desired...

  • Page 31: Basic Playback

    Select other channel you want to watch with "I'V's channel buttons. Note: If you want to view what is being recorded, press the TV VCR button on the remote control to turn on the _ indicator. Then tune your "IV to the VCR channel (3 or 4).
  • Page 32 To cop)' (dub) tapes, connect the two VCR's as shown below. Use shielded audio/video cables (such as RCA -,-AH00,. gAH005, or .=AH036). The connections from the recording VCR to your TV are the ones you normally use. It's best to play the original...
  • Page 33 In addition to thecamera i tself• youwill need a Camera AC Power S uppl', ( such asRCAModel C PS03 f or use '*ith RCA cameras). Plugthe camera cableinto the pov.'er s upplyandthenconnect t he cables from the power supplyto tile VCR as shownbelow.The connections fromtheVCRtoyourTVarethesame ones younormally use.
  • Page 34 .','our VCR are described here. These buttons have generally the same functions as the ones v,'ith the same names on the front panel of the VCR, but there are some differences. Press to Play. Used for setting the clock and programming the timer.
  • Page 35 Places VCR in Pause mode when I in Play or Record. Press to turn on VCR and put remote in "VCR Mode" so other buttons will control only the VCR. Press the TV button to put remote back into "TV mode".
  • Page 36 Sometimes problems can be easily solved by checking a few basic things Cheek below before you call for help or take your unit to an RCA Authorized No Po',a,er Does Not Respond In Remote Control P,cmr/No Picture for Normal \"teeing...
  • Page 37 RCA video system. Accessories are available most electronic supply stores and RCA video dealers. Video Cameras and Camcorders See your RCA dealer for complete details on the wide selection of Color Video Cameras (combination camera/recorder) that is available for use with your new VCR.
  • Page 38 & Viewing Same Program Recording (First Time) Recording From Another Recording Speeds ... 20,21 Button 19,21 Button (Remote) 15,19,20 Information 4,5.6,7 12,19,24.30,31 Connections 12,13 ..18,19 19,20 11,18 11.12,13.18 Inside Front Cover 19,24 14.16.22,23 22,23.24 28.29 11,19,25 24.26 Programs VCR ...
  • Page 39 11,12,13,19 Safety Tab Scan List ... SEARCH/F.FWD SEARCH/F.FWD SEARCH/REW SEARCH/REWIND Trouble Checks Tuner (FS) Turning on VCR (lst Time) ... TV Mode TV Monitor/Receiver TV VCR Button (Remote) 20,21 TV Viewing (Normal) Back Cover TV Viewing During Timer Recording TV/VCR...
  • Page 40 The warranty period for rental VCR's begins v.,ith the first rental. What will we do: • Pay any RCA Authorized VCR Servicenter the labor charges to repair your VCR. • Provide new or, at our option, rebuilt replacement for the RCA Authorized VCR Servicenter repairs.