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RCA VR534 Owner's Manual

RCA VR534 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 i_,_! ¸_'_i _ ,'_ OWNER:'S MODEL VR534 h,<< ,I° "7 •, •...
  • Page 2 Important Information To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose WARNING this VCR to rain or moisture. _RISK_B.EC11RICSHOCK_ DO NOT OPEN TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED CAUTION: To prevent...
  • Page 3 Table of Contents Important Information Warnings, Cautions, Notc _o _ ,_L)i_' I _ Installer, and Product Registration Hooking Choosing a Hookup Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Only Pay Channels Connecting Two VCRs for Copying...

  • Page 4: Choosing A Hookup

    Choosing a Hookup lhe hookups on pages 3 through 5 are divided into two hookup Dpc>. Basic (A) and Advanced (B). The basic hookup shows the backs of TVs that have only an antenna/cable connection. It is the easiest of the two and additional accessories may not be needed.
  • Page 5 Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box Basic hookup. Use this hookup for a simple connection which requires fewer accessories. Back of VCR ....From Antenna Set the CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR to either channel 3 or 4. @OUT@ : .
  • Page 6 Cable System W rth Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels Position Cable Position a remote-controllable cable box on Transmltt VCR Signals ..top of the VCR as shown. Be sure not to block any of the VCR's ventilation holes. ll .J _L_.--, Fr°nt Basic...
  • Page 7 Cable System W dh Cable Box to Unscramble Only Pay Channels (such as HBO, Showtime, Pay-Per-View, etc.) Position Cable Position a remote-controllable cable box on VCR Signals top of the VCR as shown. Be sure not to block any of the VCR's ventilation holes.

  • Page 8: Connecting Two Vcrs For Copying Tapes

    Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes Option A Hookup. Use this hookup for a simple connection which requires fewer accessories. Playback 1. Select a hookup from pages 2 through 5 and then modify with this connection. IN _) .(_) From Antenna, Cable OUT_) , "OUTTOW...
  • Page 9 _:_; _ , .'__,:_ ?':_i ¸ , • Startup 1. Check accessories with VCR. Contact your dealer if ally items are missing. 2 "AA" Batteries Remote RF Coaxial Cable (Stock No. 218393) (Stock No. 207417) 2. Insert batteries in remote. 3.
  • Page 10 Startup 6. Add or erase channels from VCR's memory. SELECT RODE You may want to add or erase channels if some of the channels are not PUSH NUMBER SHOWN active, have weak signals, or you do not want to watch them. PLUS PROGRAM TIMER...
  • Page 11 Controlling a VCR The VCR's remote controls two compatible RCA VCR_ Helpful Hint: Notice difference with the VGR1 and VGR2 buttons. Most RCA VCRs between TV and on-screen, automatically respond to VGRJ without being displays. This is one way to tell if the, programmed.

  • Page 12: Vcr Function Buttons

    VCR. the TV. Used with OFF/POWER button VCR2 to turn on another brand of TV, other than RCA, when the remote Turns on a compatible RCA VCR and sets remote to control the is programmed to control that VCR when it has been setup.

  • Page 13: Tv Function Buttons

    Press the TV button to set remote to control a compatible TV. Some buttons may not work with the TV. OFF/POWER CHANNEL A/v DISPLAY Turns off an RCA TV when Selects next higher or lower Shows the status displays on the remote is set to control TV.

  • Page 14: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions To play a tape 1. Turn on the TV and tune it to channel 3, 4, or TV's video input to see the picture from the VCR. 2. Insert a tape in the VCR. VCR automatically turns on. The cassette-in K_ and E¥cRJ indicators light.
  • Page 15 Using Playback Features Pause Stop-Action This feature stops the tape in action and allows you to examine tile details of the scene. Stop- action works best for tapes recorded in the SP and SLP speeds. 1. Press PAUSE during playback to stop the action.

  • Page 16: Time Counter, Memory-Stop Feature

    Using the Playback Features Time Counter The time counter shows the actual time it takes to record a program or play back a segment of a pre-recorded tape. It helps locate the beginning or end of programs you taped. The time counter resets to 0:00:00 whenever the tape is ejected from the VCR.
  • Page 17 Using Playback Features Frame Advance (F.ADV/CS Button) Frame Advance lets you view one stop-action frame after another. Frame adw_E_¢c works best for tapes recorded in the SP or SLP speeds. 1. Press PAUSE to stop the action. 2. Press F.ADWCS each time want to view...

  • Page 18: Types Of Recordings

    Types of Recordings Your VCR provides different types of recording. These types are explained in the following sections: Basic Recording - Operating Instructions Recording While You're Away VCR Plus+ Recording Timer Recording Express Recording Using Two VCRs for Copying Tapes Recording Speed Recording...
  • Page 19 18,20,44 Universal ......... 51,52 Hitachi ........37, 43 Randtek ........07,08 Viewstar ........... Jerrold ..........RCA .......... 00,27 ..07,08,19,26,28,29,32,33,40,41 ..04,05,15,23,24,25,30,36,45,46,47 Regal ........12,13 Warner Amex ......44 Macom ........37,43 Regency ..;......02,33 Zenith ........14,42 Magnavox ........
  • Page 20 Recording While You're Away (VCR Plus+ Recording) VCR Plus+* system lets you record a program by entering a PlusCode* number from your TV listing. Because each area has different cable-TV and broadcasting systems, some setup may be required before using VCR Plus+ for the first time. If you have a cable box, first complete "Cable Box Set Up"...
  • Page 21 Recording While You're Away (VCR Plus+ Recording) l he 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 program, make sure that: •...

  • Page 22: Timer Recording

    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: • Cable box set up has been completed, if necessary.

  • Page 23: Express Recording

    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. Display showing 30 minutes remaining for express recording. RECORD°XPR Operating Instructions 1.
  • Page 24 Using VCRs for Copying Editing Tapes Operating Instructions (Refer to hookup on page Use one VCR as the playback VCR and the other as the recording VCR. Turn on the TV and VCRs. Caution: The unauthorized Tune TV to the VCR viewing channel, either 3, 4, or "l*V's video input.

  • Page 25: Specifications

    Specifications Forlllat: Video: )-t todd Record/Playback Audio: Mono ret_ovdiplayback system System: EIA standard: NTSC color Video Signal System: Antenna: 75-ohm external VHF/UHF combined antenna terminal Tuner: USA: 181 channels capability* (125 cable channels) Canada: 178 channels capability* (122 cable channels) AutoProgramming frequency synthesis Type:...

  • Page 26: Location Of Controls Front Panel

    Location of Controls Front Panel Control Door (Open Here) Remote Sensor POWER INPUT Turns the VCR oll o1 off. Turns the line inputs (L1 or L2) on or oft. Line inputs refer to the signal coming from th,' component connected to the audio/video jacks STOP/EJECT...

  • Page 27: Back Panel

    Location of Controls Back Panel Back of VCR VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN Jacks Receives signals from another component, such as a VCR or camcorder, when it is connected to these jacks. FROM VIDEO AUDIO Display L1 in the VCR's display panel using the INPUT button on the VCR to select these jacks.

  • Page 28: Trouble Checks

    Checks Sometimes problems can be easily solved by few basic _lwck below before you call chctking thin_4>. for help or take your VCR to an Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter. Trouble Here's what to try: No power • Plug VCR into an operating outlet.

  • Page 29: Trouble Checks

    Trouble Checks Trouble Here's what to try: • Press DISPLAY on remote to turn off memory-stop or press REW Tape stops before complete rewind feature, again. Tape rewinds to 0:00:00 M when memory stop is turned on. Rewind does not operate •...

  • Page 30: Limited Warranty

    • Take your VCR to any Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter. To identify your nearest Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter, ask your dealer, look in the Yellow Pages, or call 1-800-336-1900. Show the service technician your evidence of purchase date.

  • Page 31: Vcr Plus+ Recording

    Index bl_,_* Motion Playback ........ACLL':_tlIIt'_ U 'dL kt't.I _-*.l[h). ADD/ERASE CHANNEL ........INPUT Button ..20,21,22,24,25 Solving Problems ......... 26-27 .... 8 Adding Channels to Channel Mem_y SLOW Buttons ..........10,13 Inserting Remote Batteries ......... Additional Recording Information ....21 Inserting/Removing Cassettes ......
  • Page 32 For your ncarcst Authorized Servic_.Lcr call toll-free in the U.S.A. 1-800-336-1900 Canadian Consumers- Your toll free numbers are: English: 1-800-522-0338 French: 1-800-522-0445 If you would like a copy of this manual in French, please follow the instructions below: Si un livret d'instructions en franqais n'est pas inclus avec votre appareil, vous pouvez en obtenir un (indiquer le num_ro de module, votre nom, et votre adresse) en vous adressant h:...

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