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  • Page 1 video cassette recorder user's guide VR346...
  • Page 2 WARNING To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove kVAV/_,'1 _!_ i 1 _ [€ "] cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. To reduce the risk of fire or RISK OF ELECTRIC Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    First Things First .............. Setting Up the VCR ............Language ....................Cable Box Setup ................... VCR Channels List ................To Auto Channel Search ............. To Change the Signal Type ............To Add or Remove Channels ............ Time and Date ..................Set Daylight-Saving Time .............
  • Page 4 Other Features .............. Picture Search Options ..............Forward and Reverse Search ............ 28 Slow Motion .................. Commercial Scan (Search Button) ........... 28 Frame Advance ................Index Search .................. Zero Search .................. Pro-Tect Plus Locking Feature ............ 30 Time Counter ..................On-Screen Displays ................

  • Page 5: First Things First

    HI, MY NAME IS ROGER,,, 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. READ THE FIRSTTHREE SECTIONS first three...
  • Page 6 STEP 1: UNPACK WHAT'S IN THE BOX The following items come packed in the box: • • Remote control • RF antenna cable STEP 2: INSTALL BA'R'ERIES IN THE REMOTE CONTROL Follow these steps whenever you need to install or change the batteries in your VCR remote.
  • Page 7 STEP 5: 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 antenna 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.

  • 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. SE'I-I'ING UPTHE • Select a language • Set up for acable • Set upVCR channel list (AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH) •...

  • Page 10: Language

    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 displaythe VCR MAIN MENU.
  • Page 11 Press MENU to displaythe VCR MAIN MENU. MAIN MENU Timer Recordings Time Channels Preferences Language Exit Press 3 to display the CHANNELS menu. CHANNELS Auto Channel Search Add/Remove Channels Signal Type: CABLE Cable Setup Exit Press 4 to display CABLE BOX SETUP.Then select one of the three choices.

  • Page 12: Vcrchannels List

    VCRCHANNELS 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...

  • Page 13: To Change The Signal Type

    AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH scanning 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. 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 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. MAIN MENU Timer Recordings Time Channels Preferences Language...

  • Page 15: Set The Time And Date

    Set the Time and Date Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. MAIN MENU Timer Recordings Time Channels Preferences Language Exit Press 2 to display the TiME menu. TIME I Set time date Auto DST: Exit Press 1 to display the SET TIME AND DATE screen. TIME DATE Time...

  • Page 16: 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, VCR2*LD, 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. Then press the VCR2, VCR2*LD, or DVD*VCR2 button to change.

  • Page 17: Auto Play

    The VCR will only respond to the compatible remote's VCR2, VCR2,LD, or DVD*VCR2 button. If you change the remote setting to VCR2, the remote that came with your VCR will no longer control To change the remote setting back to VCR1, display the PREFERENCESmenu, press 1, and then press VCR1 on your compatible remote.

  • Page 18: Tape Speed

    TAPE SPEED You can select a preferred tape speed for recording. The speed you select appears in the timer recording menu. The default factory setting is SLR Press 4 to switch between SP and SLP When making a recording, you can override the preferred tape speed.

  • Page 19: Vcr Basics

    LEARN THE BASICS TO GET STARTE D TheseVCR basics should be enough for you to begin enjoying yourVCR. Learning the remote control functions, playing a recorded tape, recording a program should do just that. However, there are other features that enhance the enjoyment of yourVCR,...

  • Page 20: Remote Buttons

    REMOTE BU'N'ONS 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 entries when setting the clock or a timer recording. POWER EADV Lets you view one frame with each press of the button when tape is in pause.

  • Page 21: Playinga Tape

    STOP Stops the current VCR function such as record, playback, rewind, or fast forward. TRACKING Up or Down Lets you manually reduce the streaks that may appear on the picture during play, slow, or pause. Reduces picture "jitter" during play-pause. TV*VCR Switches the picture signal so that it either comes from theVCR or cable/antenna...

  • Page 22: Automatic Rewind

    AUTOMATIC REWIN 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. TAP E EJECT Press STOP.EJECT on theVCR when it is stopped to eject the tape.

  • Page 23: Recording

    SEVERAL RECORDING OPTIONS that you've gone through the necessary steps to operate yourVCR, I'll explain different recording features that are available suit your needs. Recording features: • Recording (explained inVCR Basics section) • Express Recording • Timer Recording • Copying and EditingTapes RECORDING...

  • Page 24: Express Recording

    RECORDING FEATURES There are three methods for recording programs: • Recording lets you press one button to start recording program. (See VCR Basics section.) • Express Recording lets you start recording a program are watching, and then set the VCR to automatically stop recording after a designated...

  • Page 25: 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 Timer Recordings Time Channels Preferences Language Exit Timer Recording Information Press 1 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu. Clock must be set correctly.

  • Page 26: Stopping A Timer Recording

    Review the information to make sure it is correct, and then press MENU to save. Program (One time) Program been saved Channel Cable Remember insert Start Time 08:00 recordable tape Time 09:30 turn before Start bate 10/24/97 program start time. Tape Speed 1-SP...

  • Page 27: Using Two Vcrs For Copying And Editing Tapes

    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...

  • Page 29: Other Features

    FEATURES TO ENHANCE OPERATION • Picture Search Options • Pro-Tect Plus Locking • Time Counter • On-Screen Displays • Tracking OTH ER FEATURES...

  • Page 30: Picture Search Options

    PICTURE SEARCH OPTIONS The most basic way to search during playback is using the forward or reverse function. This section contains several other options available for searching a tape. Search features work well for tapes recorded at the SLP speed. FORWARD REVERSE SEARCH You can view a tape during...

  • Page 31: Frame Advance

    FRAME ADVANCE Frame advance lets you view one-stop action frame after another. Frame advance works best for tapes recorded at the SLP speed. Press PAUSE on the remote (PLAY,PAUSE on 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 (PLAY, PAUSE on the VCR) to return to normal playback.

  • Page 32: 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 33: 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 34: Tracking

    TRACKING 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 35: Connections

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE CONNECTING COMPONENTS 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 36: Connectingyourvcr

    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 37: 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 38: Tvwith Rf Jack Only

    TVWITH 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. • Record one channel while watching another (except when using a cable box for all channels).
  • Page 39 TV WITH AUDIO/VI DEO 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 40: Tvwith Audio/Video Jacks And Cable Box To Unscramble Pay Channels Only

    TVWITH 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 41: Reference

    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 42: Front Panel

    FRONT PANEL Remote Sensor CHANNEL,TRACKING 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 43: Back Panel

    BACK PANEL 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...

  • Page 44: Troubleshooting Tips

    TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS 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 45 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 46 Cannot select channels over 69 • Cable channels over 69 can only be selected if SIGNAL TYPE: CABLE/ANTENNA feature is set to CABLE. Cassette with safety tab removed does not start to play automatically • Check to make sure the AUTO PLAY ON/OFFfeature is set to ON. TIMER indicator flashes •...

  • Page 47: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS 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 120V AC, 60 Hz...

  • Page 48: Limited Warranty

    What we will do: • Pay any Authorized RCA VCR Service Center the labor charges to repair your VCR. • Pay any Authorized RCA VCR Service Center for the new or, at our option, refurbished replacement parts required to repair your VCR.

  • Page 49: Index

    3 CH. 4 switch F.ADV button 18, 29 FF button Accessing menus 6 First setup 3 Add or remove channels First things first AUDIONIDEO jacks 37, 38, 41 Frame advance 29 Auto channel search 10 Front panel controls AUTO DST: ON or OFF feature FWD button 18, 19, 28, 29, 31, 40 Auto play feature...
  • Page 50 Signal type changing Panel, indicator selecting PAUSE button 18, 19, 20, 29, 32 SLOW button 18, 28 Picture search options Slow motion playback PLAY button 18, 19, 28, 29 SLPtape speed PLAYePAUSE button 19, 20, 28, 29, 40 Solving problems Playing a Tape 19 SP tape speed POWER button...
  • Page 52 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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