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- Page 1 video cassette recorder user's guide VR342 nEC_IYED_ 0Or0 i ISS?
- Page 2 To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. This symbol indicates This symbol indicates "dangerous voltage" inside important instructions the product that presents a accompanying the product.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
First Things First .............. Setting up the VCR ............Using the Menu to Set Up Features ..........8 Language ..................VCR Channels List ................. To Auto Channel Search ............9 To Change the Signal Type ........... 10 To Add or Remove Channels ..........10 Time and Date ................ - Page 4 Frame Advance ................27 Index Search .................. Zero Search .................. Time Counter ..................On-Screen Displays ................29 Tracking ....................Connections ..............Things to Know Before Connecting Components ..... 3 I ConnectingYourVCR ................ 32 Jacks and Cables ................32 Choosing a VCR Connection ........... 33 Advantages of Audio/Video Cable Connections ....33 Don't ForgetAbout...
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Page 5: First Things First
H I, MY NAME IS SUSAN... FIRSTTHINGS FIRST and I wrote this User's Guide. It's my job to see that you have a rewarding user manual experience. Also, I think you'll be pleased with the features that can be accessed through on-screen menus. - Page 6 STEP 1: UNPACK WHAT'S IN THE BOX The following items come packed in the box: • • Remote control • RF coaxial cable STEP 2: INSTALL BATFERIES IN THE REMOTE CONTROL Follow these steps whenever you need to install or change the batteries in your VCR remote.
- Page 7 STEP 4: PLUG IN THE VCR Match the wide blade of the plug with the wide slot in the outlet. Be sure to insert the plug completely. STEP 5: TUNE THE "IV Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel. The VCR viewing channel is channel 3 or 4 or the TV's video input.
- Page 8 Press 4 to display the PREFERENCESmenu. PREFERENCES Remote Control: VCR1 Auto PLay: Auto TV/VCR: Exit Press 2 to switch Auto Play to ON or OFE PREFERENCES Remote Control: VCR2 Auto PLay: Auto TV/VCR: Exit See Setting Up the VCR for detailed information about the Auto Play feature.
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Page 9: Setting Up The Vcr
SI:T-U P FEATU RI:S Below is a list of set-up features that you may want to set up before you begin using yourVCR for the first time: SE'I-FING UP THE VCR • Select a language • Set upVCR channel list (Auto Channel Search) •... -
Page 10: Using The Menu To Set Up Features
USING THE MENU TO SET UP FEATURES You can set up features by using the menu system. Each feature is explained in this section. LANGUAGE Select your preferred language, and the on-screen displays will appear in that language. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. RAIN MENU Timer... -
Page 11: To Auto Channel Search
To Auto Channel Search Auto channel search memorizes the channels available through your signal type--cable or antenna. PressMENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. flAIN RENU Timer Recordings Time Channels Preferences Language Exit Press 3 to display the CHANNELS menu. CHANNELS 1 Auto Channel... -
Page 12: To Change The Signal Type
The VCR begins scanning for the available channels--this takes about one to two minutes. The lowest channel is tuned once the search is complete. Pressing CHANNEL up or down should only select the active channels. To Change the Signal Type Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. -
Page 13: Set Daylight-Savingtime
Set Daylight-Saving Time PressMENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. NAIN MENU Timer Recordings Time ChanneLs Preferences Language Exit Press 2 to display the TIME menu. TIRE time date Auto DST: Exit Press 2 to turn Auto DST: ON or OFF. Select ON if you want the VCR's clock to automatically adjust for daylight-saving time. -
Page 14: Additional Set-Up Features In The Preferences Menu
Press 1 to display the SET TIME AND DATE screen. TIME DATE Time --:-- (hh:mm) Date --/--/-- Press MENU cancel Enter the data using the number buttons. Press 0 before single-digit numbers and follow the on-screen directions. TIHE DATE Time 12:34 Date 10124197... -
Page 15: Remotevcr I/Vcr2 Option
REMOTE VCR1/VCR2 OPTION If you own a compatible RCA, GE, or ProScan remote that has a VCR2, VCR2oLD, or DVD-VCR2 button, this feature allows you to set this VCR to respond to that button. Press 1 to select the Remote Control item in the menu. Then press the VCR2, VCR2eLD, or DVD-VCR2 button to change. -
Page 16: Auto "I-V/Vc R
AUTO TV/VC This feature controls whether the TVNCR switch changes automatically to the VCR mode when the VCR is turned on. Press 3 to switch between ON and OFF. Select ON if you want the VCR to switch to the VCR mode when the VCR is turned on or a cassette is inserted. -
Page 17: Vcr Basics
LEARN TH E BASICS TO GET STARTED ¥ TheseVCR basics should be enough for you to begin enjoying yourVCR. Learning the remote control functions, playing a recorded tape, and recording a program should do just that. ¥ However, there are other features that enhance the enjoyment of yourVCR, but they... -
Page 18: Remote Buttons
REMOTE BUTTONS CHAN 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 • POWER © 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 in pause. -
Page 19: Playinga Tape
SPEED Selects a recording speed (SP or SLP). •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 or slow. Reduces picture "jitter"... -
Page 20: Recording
RECORDING If you want to record something that you're watching, you can use basic recording. Set the tape speed by pressing the SPEED button on the remote (see margin note for information about tape speed settings). Press the RECORD button to begin recording. Press STOP on the remote (STOP-EJECT on the VCR) to stop recording. -
Page 21: Recording
SEVERAL RECORDING OPTIONS that you've gone through the necessary ¥ steps to operate yourVCR, rll explain different recording features that are available suit your needs. Recording Features: ¥ • Recording (explained in VCR Basics section) • Express Recording ¥ • Timer Recording RECORDING... -
Page 22: Recording Features
RECORDING FEATURES There are three ways to record programs: • Recording lets you press one button to start recording program. (See VCR Basicssection.) Tape Speeds Express Recording lets you start recording a program you SP (Standard Play) are watching, and then set the VCR to automatically stop Gives the best quality recording, but recording after a designated period of time. -
Page 23: Timer Recording
TIMER RECORDING You can set up as many as eight timer recording programs. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. RAIN MENU Timer Recordings Time Channels Preferences Language Exit Press 1 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu. TIMER RECORDINGS Create Program Review... -
Page 24: Stopping A Timer Recording
Review the information to make sure it is correct, and then press MENU to save. Program been saved Program (One time) Remember insert Channel CabLe Start Time 08:00 recordabLe tape turn before Time 09:30 10124197 program start time. Start Date Tape Speed I=SP... -
Page 25: Usingtwovcrs For Copying And Editingtapes
USING VCRSFOR COPYING EDITING TAPES Use one VCR as the playback VCR and the other as the recording VCR. 1. Turn on the TV and VCRs. Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel (either 3, 4, or TV's video input). If you connected your VCR using the ANTENNA jacks, tune recording VCR to channel 3 or 4_the... -
Page 27: Other Features
FEATURES TO ENHANCE OPERATION • Picture Search Options • Time Counter ¥ • On-Screen Displays • Tracking OTHER FEATURES... -
Page 28: Picture Search Options
PICTURE SEARCH OPTIONS The most basic way to search during playback is using the forward and reverse functions. This section contains several other options available for searching a tape. FORWARD REVERSE SEARCH You can view a tape during play or play-pause. Sound is turned off during picture search. -
Page 29: Frame Advance
FRAME ADVANCE Frame advance lets you view one-stop action frame after another. Frame advance works best for tapes recorded at the SP or SLPspeed. PressPAUSE on the remote (PLAyopAUSE on the VCR) to "freeze" the action. PressF.ADV each time you want to view the next frame of the scene. -
Page 30: Zero Search
ZERO SEARCH The zero search feature enables the VCR to quickly return to a counter reading of 0:00:00 anywhere on the tape. This is ZERO SEARCH especially convenient when you want to repeat a segment of the tape counter Current 2:17:25 tape several times. -
Page 31: On-Screen Displays
ON-SCREEN DISPLAYS STOP CH 05 0:30:00 STEREO The INFO button shows the status of the VCR (STOP, PLAY, RECORD, etc.), channel number, time counter, date, time, and tape speed on the TV screen. The date and time must be set before they can be displayed. -
Page 33: Connections
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE CONN ECTING COMPON ENTS PROTECT YOUR 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 CABLES CORRECTLY TO AVOI... -
Page 34: Connectingyourvcr
VCR is used to connect the VCR's RF OUT jack and your TV's antenna input. Audio/Video Jacks and Cables (rCA-type) The audio/video jacks provide very good picture and sound and can be used if your I"V has audio/video input jacks. -
Page 35: Choosinga Vcr Connection
CHOOSING A VCR CONNECTION There are several different ways to hook up your VCR, depending on whether or not you have cable, and if you have cable, whether you have a cable box, and if some of the channels are scrambled and...well, you get the picture. -
Page 36: Tv With Rf Jack Only
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: • Mort• sound playback from VCR. • Record One channel while watching another (except when using a cable box for all channels). -
Page 37: Tv With Audio/Video Jacks
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 when using a cable box for all channels). -
Page 38: Tv With Audionideo Jacks And Cable Box To Unscramble Pay Channels Only
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 premium channels. • Your TV has audio/video input jacks. This connection provides: -• Mono sound playback from VCR. •... -
Page 39: Appendix A: Reference
This section gives you some additional information about the VCR, including a description of the unit's controls and display. You also will find aTroubleshootingTips section in this Appendix, which might help to resolve some of those simple problems. Finally, this section contains your warranty information. -
Page 40: Front Panel
FRONT PANEL @@@@ RemoteSensor CHANNEL,TRACKING Up or Down Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCR'schannel memory. AdJuststracking when a tape is playing. Forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches the picture forward during playback. Starts slow motion when tape is paused. -
Page 41: Back Panel
BACK PANEL ANT,IN VIDEO AUDIO 3 CH. 4 Switch Selects the channel to which you will tune the TV to see the VCR picture if you connect the VCR using the ANT.IN and RF OUT jacks. AUDIO and VIDEO IN Jacks Receives signals from another component, like a VCR or camcorder, when it is connected to these jacks. -
Page 42: Troubleshooting Tips
TROU BLESHOOTI NG TI PS 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 • Check to make sure there are no objects between the VCR and remote. •... - Page 43 Will not record or play • Check to make sure there is a tape in the VCR. • Try ejecting and reinserting the cassette. • Check to make sure the tape is not broken. • Check to make sure the VCR is not in pause mode. Press PAUSE or PLAY on the remote (PLAY•PAUSE on the VCR) to return to normal playback.
- Page 44 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 CHANNEL SEARCH menu, try using either CABLE TV or ANTENNA instead.
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Page 45: Specifications
SPECI FICATIONS Format: Video: 2-Head Record/Playback Audio: Mono record/playback system System: EIA standard: NTSC color Video Signal System: 75-ohm external VHF/UHF combined Antenna: antenna terminal Tuner: USA: 181 channels capability* (125 cable channels) Canada: 178 channels capability* (122 cable channels) AutoProgramming frequency synthesis Type:... -
Page 46: 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 47: Index
SET TIME AND DATE menu 3 CH. 4 switch 5 Set up Index search feature auto play feature Access menus 5 Indicator panel auto TVNCR feature Add or remove channels 10 NFO button 16, 29 language 8 INPUT button 16, 21, 23, 39 ANT. - Page 48 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.