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- Page 1 video cassette recorder user's guide VR349...
- Page 2 To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. RISK OF ELECTRIC Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 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 ..................Cable Box Setup ................VCR Channels List ............... To Auto Channel Search ............10 To Change the Signal Type ........... I I To Add or Remove Channels .......... - Page 4 Programming Remote ..........About Programming the Remote ........... 34 Programming the Remote to Control a TV ......34 Programming the Remote to Control a Digital Satellite Receiver or Cable Box ......... 36 Other Features .............. Picture Search Options ..............38 Forward and Reverse Search ..........
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Page 5: First Things First
H I, MY E I S ROG ER... FIRST THINGS FIRST and I wrote this User's Guide. It's my job to see ¥ that you have a rewarding user manual experience. You'll find that I've arranged this manual to clearly explain all yourVCR's features. - 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 S: TUNE THE TV Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel. The VCR viewing channel is channel 3 or 4 or the TV's video input. If you connect your VCR using the ANTENNA connectors with RF coaxial cable, set the 3CH.4 switch to channel 3 or channel 4--the channel you want to use on your TV.
- Page 8 STEP 8: ACCESS THE MENUS When you've completed Interactive Setup, try out the VCR's regular on-screen menus. The MENU and number buttons let you access,select, and change menu items. For example, to change the Auto Play setting, you would do the following: Press MENU to bring up the VCR MAIN MENU.
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Page 9: Setting Up The Vcr
SET-UP FEATURES Below is a list of features that you may want to set ¥ up before you begin using yourVCR for the first time. SETI'ING 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 change the setup of the VCR's features 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. - Page 11 1. Press MENU to displaythe VCR MAINMENU. HAXN MENU 1VCR PLus+ 2 Timer Recordings Time ChanneLs Preferences Language Exit Press4 to display the CHANNELS menu. CHANNELS Auto Channel Search Add/Remove ChanneLs Signal Type: CABLE PLus+ Channel List CabLe Setup Exit Press 5 to display CABLE BOX SETUP.Then select one of the three choices.
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Page 12: Vcr Channels List
VCR CHANNELS LIST Your VCR may come with a channel list preset at the factory. Even though your VCR may come with a list, it's possible that you may want to add or eliminate some channels depending on whether they are active. To AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. -
Page 13: To Change The Signal Type
AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH scann4ng channel Press cancel 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. Now, 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 14: Time And Date
TIME DATE Before you set the time and date, set the AUTO DST (Daylight- Saving Time) feature to ON or OFF for your area. Set Daylight-Saving Time PressMENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. MAIN MENU 1VCR PLus+ Timer Recordings Time ChanneLs 5 Preferences... -
Page 15: Vcr Plus+ Channels
Press 3to display the TIME menu. TIME Till Date Auto DST: Ex4t Press I to display the SETTIME AND DATE screen. TIME DATE T41e --:-- (hh:lm) Date --/--/-- Press MENU canceL 4. Enter the data using the number buttons. Press0 before single-digit numbers and follow the on-screen directions. - Page 16 Press4 to display the CHANNELS menu. CHANNELS Auto Channel Search Add/Remove ChanneLs Signal Type: CABLE PLus+ Channel L_st 5 CabLe Setup Exit Two-DigitVCR Plus+ Channel Press4 to display the VCR PLUS+ CHANNEL LIST screen. Numbers for Cable TV (USA List) VCR+ Channel Channel...
- Page 17 VCR PLUS WORKSHEET Channel Number Broadcast VCR Plus+ Channel You Receive the Cable-TV Station Number** Station On* Name Two-DigitVCR Plus+ Channel Numbers for CableTV (Canadian List) ESPN Allarcom PayTelevision/ Superchannel Arts & Entertainment Cable News Network-Headline News Cable News Network Canadian Home Shopping Network Canal Famille Cathay InternationalTelevision...
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Page 18: Additional Set-Up Features In The Preferences Menu
REMOTE VCR1/VCR2 OPTION If you own a compatible RCA, GE, or ProScan remote that has a VCR2, VCR2mLD, or DVDmVCR2 button, this feature allows you to set this VCR to respond to that button. Press 1 to select the REMOTE CONTROL item. Then press the VCR2, VCR2mLD,or DVDmVCR2 button to change. -
Page 19: Auto Play
The VCR will only respond to the compatible remote's VCR2, VCR2oLD, or DVDeVCR2 button. If you change the remote setting to VCR2, the remote that came with your VCR will no longer control it. To change the remote setting back to VCR1, display the PREFERENCESmenu, press 1, and then press VCR1 on your compatible remote. -
Page 20: Tape Speed
TAPE SPEED You can select a preferred tape speed for recording. The speed you select appears in the timer and VCR Plus+ recording menus. The default factory setting is SLP.Press4 to switch between SP and SIP. When making a recording, you can override the preferred tape speed. -
Page 21: Vcr Basics
LEARN THE BASICS TO GET YOU 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 22: Remote Buttons
F.ADV STOP SEARCH ,o o TV Turns on a compatible RCA, ProScan, or GE TV and sets the remote to control the "IV. Also used with the POWER button to OHAN 'o°o °o O- turn on a different brand of TV (if programmed) and sets the remote to control the TV. -
Page 23: Function Buttons
MENU Brings up VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen. Numbers (0 through 9) Select a channel up to 99 by pressing two numbers. Select a cable channel over 99 by pressing and holding 1 until 1 -- appears on the screen. Then press the other two numbers. -
Page 24: Playinga Tape
Numbers (0 through 9) Select a channel up to 99 by pressing two numbers. Select a cable channel over 99 by pressing and holding 1 until 1 -- appears on the screen. Then press the other two numbers. POWER Turns the TV on and off. SLOW + and - Used with some TV menus to select and adjust features. -
Page 25: Automatic Rewind
AUTOMATIC REWI N D The VCR automatically rewinds the tape if it reaches the end of the tape during playback. While rewinding, you can press POWER and the VCR will turn off after rewinding. TAPE EJECT PressEJECTon the VCR when it is stopped to eject the tape. RECORDING If you want to record something that you're watching, you can use basic recording. -
Page 27: Recording
SEVERAL RECORDING OPTIONS Now that you've gone through the necessary steps to operate yourVCR, rll explain the different recording features that are available to suit your needs. Recording Features: ¥ • Recording (explained in VCR Basics section) ¥ • Express Recording •... -
Page 28: Recording Features
RECORDING FEATURES There are four ways to record programs: • Recording lets you press one button to start recording a program. (See VCR Basics section.) • Express Recording lets you start recording a program you are watching, and then set the VCR to automatically stop recording after a designated period of time. -
Page 29: Timer Recording
TIMER RECORDING You can set up as many as eight timer recording programs. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. MAIN MENU 1VCR PLus+ T4mer Recordings Ttme ChanneLs Preferences Language Exit Timer Recording Information Press 2 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu. Clock must be set correctly. -
Page 30: Timer Recording With Vcr Plus
Review the information to make sure it is correct, and then press MENU to save. Program been saved Program (One time) Channel Cable Remember insert Start Time 08:00 recordabLe tape T4me 09:30 turn before Start Date 10/24/97 program start ttae. Tape Speed I=SP... - Page 31 Enter the VCR PlusCode number shown in your local television programming guide. PLUS+ Enter PtusCode Number (From Listing) 12876 Press CLEAR correct Press RENU when done Press MENU to enter the VCR PlusCode number. often should this program record? 1 One t|me DaiLy (every...
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Page 32: Stopping Atimer Recording
STOPPING A TIMER RECORDING To stop or cancel a timer recording in progress (even an express recording): • Press and hold the STOP button on the remote (STOP•EJECT button on the VCR), or press STOP (STOP•EJECT) three times within 5 seconds. REVIEWING CLEARING PROGRAMS... -
Page 33: Usingtwovcrs For Copying And Editingtapes
USING VCRS FOR COPYING EDITING TAPES Use one VCR as the playback VCR and the other as the recording VCR. 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 4ithe one selected on the... -
Page 35: Programming The Remote
¥ remote can be programmed to control television and satellite receiver or cable box. It is initially programmed to control an RCA, GE, ¥ or ProScan and satellite receiver. Other manufacturers' brands need to be programmed. ¥ ¥ PROG RAMMING... -
Page 36: About Programming The Remote
TH E REMOTE The remote can be programmed to control other brands or remote controllable TVs, digital satellite receivers, and cable boxes. It is already programmed to operate most RCA, ProScan, and GE televisions and digital satellite receivers. PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL If the TV does not turn on when you press the TV button, the remote needs to be programmed. - Page 37 ProScan ......01 Proton ....... Daytron ......Electrohome ....06,12 Quasar ......Emerson ......Radio Shack .... 01,05,13 Envision ....... 05,06 RCA ......01,06,12 Realistic ......05 Fisher ......05,08 GE ...... 00,01,06,11 Sampo ....... Goldstar ...... 06,12 Samsung ....06,09,12 Hallmark ......
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Page 38: Programming The Remote To Control A Digital Satellite Receiver Or Cable Box
SATELLITE RECEIVER OR CABLE ABC ......... 22,46,53,54 Anvision ........... 07,08 The remote is programmed to control an RCA, GE, or ProScan Cablestar .......... 07,08 Diamond ..........digital satellite receiver. Eagle ..........07,08 If you have another brand of cable box or digital satellite Eastern International ...... -
Page 39: Other Features
FEATURES ENHANCE OPERATION ¥ • Picture Search Options • Pro-Tect Plus Locking • Time Counter ¥ • On-Screen Displays • Tracking ¥ ¥ OTH ER FEATURES ¥... -
Page 40: Picture Search Options
PICTURE SEARCH OPTIONS The most basic way to search during playback is using the or reverse This section contains several other fOF_Jard function. options available for searching a tape. FORWARD REVERSE SEARCH You can view a tape during play or play pause. Sound isturned off during picture search. -
Page 41: 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. Press PAUSE on the remote (PLAYmPAUSEon the VCR) to "freeze" the action. Press F.ADV each time you want to view a frame of the scene. Press PAUSE or PLAY on the remote (PLAYoPAUSEon the VCR) to return to normal playback. -
Page 42: 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 Current tape counter 2:17:25 tape several times. -
Page 43: Time Counter
TIME COUNTER The time counter shows the actual time it takes to record a program or play back a segment of a 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 44: Tracking
TRACKI Your VCR has automatic tracking which removes the streaks or snow from the picture. Automatic tracking is activated when you insert a tape or turn on the VCR. Occasionally you may need to manually adjust tracking, especially if the tape was recorded on a different VCR. -
Page 45: Connections
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE CON N ECTI NG 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. -
Page 46: Jacks And Cables
TV. The antenna cable supplied with your VCR is used to connect the VCR's OUT TO TV jack and your TV's antenna input. Audio/Video Jacks and Cables (RCA-type) The audio/video jacks provide very good picture and sound quality, and can be used if your TV has audio/video input jacks. -
Page 47: 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 48: Tvwith Rf Jack Only
• , • i ¸ "IV 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: • Mono sound playback from VCR. •... -
Page 49: 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 50: 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 51: References
This section gives you some additional information about theVCR, 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 52: Front Panel
FRONT PANEL Remote Sensor CHANNELoTRACKING Up or Down Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCR's channel memory. Adjusts tracking when a tape is playing. FWD Forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches the picture forward during playback. PLAY.PAUSE Plays a tape. -
Page 53: Back Panel
• ii_ i BACK PANEL IN FROM AUDIO VIDEO ANT. OUT _) VHF/UHF ourToTV e 3CH. 4 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 one of the basic hookups. AUDIO and VIDEO IN Jacks Receives signals from another component, like a VCR or camcorder, when it is connected to these jacks. -
Page 54: Troubleshootingtips
TROUBLESHOOTING 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 55 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 56 VCR makes noise when stopped • 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. Will not AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH active channels correctly •...
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Page 57: Specifications
SPECI FICATIONS Format: Video: 2-Head Record/Playback System: Audio: Mono record/playback 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) Type: AutoProgramming frequency synthesis Power Requirement:... -
Page 58: Limited Warrant 7
VCR. How you get service: • Take your VCR to any Authorized RCA VCR Service Center. To identify your nearest Authorized RCA VCR Service Center, ask your dealer, look in the Yellow Pages, or call 1-800-336-1900. •... -
Page 59: Index
3 CH. 4 switch 51 Menus, accessing 6 Accessing menus 6 Add or remove channels 11 AUDIONIDEOjacks 20, 31, 47, 48, 51 On-screen displays 41 Auto channel search 10 AUTO DST: ON or OFF feature Auto play feature 17, 22 Picture search options 38 Automatic rewind 23 PREFERENCESmenu 16... - Page 60 If your VCR needs service, please contact your dealer or the nearest Service Center 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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