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RCA VR332 User Manual

RCA VR332 User Manual

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USER'S
GUIDE
Important Information ............. i
Table of Contents .................... .l
Hooking Up the VCR.. .............. .2
Setting Up the VCR.. ................ .7
Using the Remote Control.. ....
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Playing a Tape ...................... .14
Recording a Program ............ .19
References
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Trouble Checks.. .................... .30
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'mited Warranty.. ................ .33
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  • Page 1 USER’S GUIDE Important Information ... i Table of Contents ..l Hooking Up the VCR..2 Setting Up the VCR..7 Using the Remote Control..l 0 Playing a Tape ..14 Recording a Program ..19 References Trouble Checks..

  • Page 2: Note To Cable Tv Installer

    Do not defeat the safety feature of the plug. The wide blade fits into the wall socket only one way. If you need an extension cord, make sure it matches the plug of the VCR. For U.S.A. - Operate VCR only on 120 volts, 60Hz AC power (normal house power).

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Go-To Search a Program Recording Types of Recordings Basic Recording - Operating Instructions Watch a TV Channel While VCR is Recording a Different Channel Recording Speeds Recording Pause Express Recording (XPR) Recording While You’re Away Select a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver Viewing Channel...
  • Page 4 The basic hookup shows 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 hookup shows the VCR hooked up to a monitor/receiver using a signal splitter. This connection may improve the picture quality as well as convenience of operation.

  • Page 5: Basic Hookup

    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 TVWCR button to watch the VCR.

  • Page 6: All Channels

    You will tune the TV to this channel and use the TVWCR button to watch the VCR. 2. Connect as shown. This connection may require additional accessories not provided. 3. Plug in power cords of VCR, W, and cable box. B. Advanced hookup. Use this hookup for slightly improved...
  • Page 7 You will tune the TV to this channel and use the TV*VCR button to watch the VCR. Connect as shown. This connection may require additional accessories not provided. 3. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable box. 4. m B. Advanced hookup.
  • Page 8 VCR to either channel 3 or 4. the recording VCR to this channel You will tune to receive the signal from the playback VCR. Connect as shown. This connection may require additional accessories not provided. 4. Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV.

  • Page 9: Startup

    B. If you used one of the basic hookups, tune the TV to the channel selected with the CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR. If you used one of the advanced hookups, tune the TV to the TV’s video input.

  • Page 10: Place Channels In The Vcr's Memory

    VCR’s memory. Channels 2 through 13 including line input (VIDEO IN) are in the VCR’s memory when you first turn it on. Pressing CHANNEL up or down stops on these channels. To get additional channels available on your antenna or cable system, you must use the Auto-Search Channels feature of the VCR.

  • Page 11: Set The Time And Date

    The VCR indicator does not light in the display panel. Change channels using the TV’s remote. E. Return the TV to the VCR viewing channel - CH3 or CH4. F. Press VCR1 , then TVWCR to switch back to the picture from the VCR.

  • Page 12: Vcr Function

    Turns on a compatible RCA, GE, or ProScan VCR and sets remote to control the VCR. VCR Function Press VCR1 (VCR2) to set remote to control the VCR to use the function buttons. CHANNE CHANNEL Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCR’s channel...
  • Page 13 Reduces picture “jitter” during stop-action playback. lV*VCR Switches the picture signal so that it either comes from the VCR or the TV channel. See page 9. PREV CH (Previous Channel) Switches between two channels. Select one channel and then select another.

  • Page 14: Controlling A Vcr

    Controlling a VCR The VCR’s remote controls two compatible RCA, GE, or ProScan VCRs with the VCR1 and VCR2 buttons. Most compatible VCRs automatically respond to VCR1 without being programmed. If you own two compatible VCRs, test them to see if VCR1 turns on both VCRs.

  • Page 15: Controlling A Tv

    The VCR’s remote is preprogrammed to control the basic functions of a compatible RCA, ProScan, or GE TV. The remote can also be set up to control other manufacturer’s brands. To program the remote, enter remote code numbers that correspond to your brand.

  • Page 16: Operating Instructions

    16. 5. Press STOP 6. Press REW. The VCR will automatically rewind the tape if it reaches the end of the tape during playback While rewinding turn off after rewinding. Press EJECT indicator lights. The tape automatically if necessary.

  • Page 17: Using The Playback Features

    Using the Playback 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. Press on the remote to see the MENU*PROG the TV screen.

  • Page 18: Display Button

    Manual TLacking Occasionally, you may need to manually adjust tracking on a tape recorded on a different VCR or camcorder. The TRACKING buttons on the remote or CHANNEL*TRACKING on the VCR are used when playing a tape. They have no effect during recording.

  • Page 19: Time Counter

    Pro-Tect PlusTM Locking To disable the usage of the VCR or protect your timer recordings from any unwanted changes, lock the VCR. The buttons on the VCR or remote will not work. Just follow the directions below to lock and unlock the VCR.

  • Page 20: Time Search

    Using the Playback Time Search The VCR will search forward or reverse the amount of time you select from the location you are on the tape. 1. Insert the prerecorded tape and press STOP. 2. Press SEARCH on the remote twice to display the TIME SEARCH menu on the TV screen.

  • Page 21: Types Of Recordings

    Using Two VCRs for Copying Tapes Basic Recording To make a recording Turn on the TV and tune it to the VCR viewing channel, either 3,4, or TV’s video input channel. Insert a tape with safety tab in place. Press VCR1 If using one of the basic hookups, make sure the VCR’s display panel.

  • Page 22: Recording Speeds

    Recording Features Recording Speeds button on VCR or remote selects a recording speed (SF’, LP, or SLP). The speed you Pressing the SPEED select appears on TV screen. SP (Standard Play) gives the best quality recording. That is why prerecorded, rental tapes are recorded in SP. Fewer programs can be recorded tape.

  • Page 23: Express Recording (Xpr)

    Express Recording 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. Operating Instructions Turn on the VCR. 2. Insert a tape with safety tab in place.
  • Page 24 After you select the cable or satellite box viewing channel, the VCR will automatically enter the output channel of your cable box or satellite receiver in the channel to be recorded. No other VCR Plus+ setup is required and you can disregard the next page. Operating...

  • Page 25: Vcr Plus+ Setup And Recording

    (Not Requiring a Cable Box) A VCR Plus+ channel number is assigned for each broadcast or cable channel. These numbers are listed in most publications that list PlusCode numbers. Prepare a worksheet for the VCR Plus+ channels that are different than the channels you receive them on.
  • Page 26 Recording While 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: The clock is set correctly.

  • Page 27: Recording While You're Away

    Recording While The timer program and VCR Plus+ features lets you program the VCR to record up to eight different programs within a one year period. Before setting the timer, make sure that: The clock is set correctly. A tape with safety tab has been inserted with enough tape to record the programs.

  • Page 28: Checking Or Clearing A Vcr Plus+ Or Timer Recording

    From the VCR% Line Input The line input refers to the signal coming from the AUDIO and VIDEO INPUT 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 29: Using Two Vcrs For Copying And Editing Tapes

    Operating Instructions (Refer Use one VCR as the playback VCR and the other as the recording VCR. If you have two compatible VCRs, use the AutoEdit’M feature described below. Turn on the TV and VCRs. Tune TV to the VCR viewing channel, either 3,4, or TV’s video input.

  • Page 30: Location Of Controls

    Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCR’s channel memory. Adjusts tracking when a tape is playing. EJECT Press when the VCR is stopped to eject the cassette. (Past Forward) F.FWD Fast forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped.

  • Page 31: Back And Display Panel

    Back Panel CH3 4 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. IN FROM ANTENNA Connector Receives a signal from an antenna or cable system when attached.
  • Page 32 IVouble 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 _“__----“~ ~Ix1_~-_ ,.-1- -,-, *--.wE ----- - -. -.~I^xIII1,I^xx^xxI _ ~,;^_-x_-“h,_ ,““, ^xI^-lxI^I”.“lI”“~ ~,o-_*“-wa-...

  • Page 33: Trouble Checks

    I^xlll,i “1”.1^11~1-11141 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. x ~~~II-IIIIxI.. ___,,,“,“,__ ;1_ ,,I 1x_ ;,-,I IXX ; I ,.“~ ;,“_“_-_x Check antenna connections.

  • Page 34: Specifications

    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 35: Limited Warranty

    What we will do: 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: Take your VCR to any Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter.

  • Page 36: Index

    Removing a Tape ..14 Inserting/ Warranty ... Limited Line Input, Recording From..25,26,27 Location of Controls Remote Control ... lo-11 VCR Back Panel ..29 VCR Display Panel ... 29 VCR Front Panel ... 28 LP Speed ... lo,27 .14,28...
  • Page 37 Search, Index ... Search, Picture ... Search, Time ... Search, Time Counter..16 Sensor, Remote ... Set VCR Clock Feature..9 Setting a Timer Recording..25 Setting Up the VCR ... Menu ... SETUP OPTIONS Buttons ... 10,11,15...
  • Page 38 Display ... Setting ... Time and Date, Setting ... 9 Time Counter ... Time Search ... Timer Recording Checking and Clearing ..26 From VCR Line Input ... 26 Indicator Recording ... Setting ... Stopping ... Indicator ... TIMER TRACKING Tracking, Automatic Trouble Checks ...
  • Page 40 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.

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