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- Page 1 User's G ide Changing Entertainment.
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Page 2: Product Registration
WARNING To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove To reduce the risk of fire or RISKOF ELECTRIC cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. electric shock, do not expose SHOCK.DO NOT OPEN. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. -
Page 3: Introduction
Unified Remote Control <21>C Description: The VCRs r_i_()l__ control can operal_ _ most RCA, GE, and Proscan TVs with no additional steps. .o©© Requirements: Point the remote at the active device to see if it can be operated. - Page 4 Locking Pro-Tect Plus O-7.3 TIMER 5RFE Description: Locks the, VCR so that l)uttons on the, l_ont panel and relnot(, control won't operate the VCR. This teature protects timer programs tk'oln l_custrating accidents such as being left on at tile time of recording. Requirements: Lock the VCR by pressing and holding tile ON* OFF button on the remote, control tbr six seconds...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
@f C@ntents Product Registration ......................Introduction ..........................Key Features Overview ....................Connections & Setup ......................Things to Consider Before Connecting Components ............Cable Considerations ......................Choose Your Connection ...................... Using the RF Coaxial Cable to Connect the VCR to a TV ..........TV + VCR .......................... - Page 6 @f C@ntents Using the Remote Control ....................Using the Remote Control ....................Buttons of the Remote Control ................... Using the INPUT Button ..................Operating a Television with the VCR's Remote Control ........... Using the VCR°s Features ....................Recording Features ......................Express Recording (XPR) ....................
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Page 7: Connections & Setup
Connections 8t Setup Chapter Overview: • Things to Consider Before Connecting • Choosing Your Connection • Making Connections • You Should Connect with Audio/Video Jacks • Navigating On-Screen Menus • Completing the QuickSet Guide • Basic Recording Changing Entertainment. Agai... -
Page 8: Things To Consider Before Connecting Components
C@nnect @ns Setup Things to Consider Before Connecting Components Protect Components From Power Surges • Connt, ct all components betore plugging any power cords into the wall outlet. • Ahvays turn off tile TV and otht, r colnpont, nts belk)r(, you connect or disconnect any cables. -
Page 9: Choose Your Connection
C@nnect_@ns Setup VCR to a TV Using the RF Coaxial Cable to Connect the This graphic shows the, RF coaxial cable suppli_,d with your V('R. This will Ix' the cable used tk>r the basic connections represented in this chapter. Notes: To hear stereo sound, you will need to purchase Audio/Video (A/V) RF Coaxial Cable... -
Page 10: Tv + Vcr
C@nnect @ns Setup TV (back panel) VIDEO R AUDIO L/MONO S-VIDEO ANT IN AUDIO From Cable DrAntsflfia TV + VCR Note: Your television back panel may not look exactly like the model shown here. Connect the VCR to the TV Connect one end of the supplivd... -
Page 11: Tv + Vcr + Satellite Receiver
C@nnect @ns Setup SATELLITE RECEIVER SATELLITE I_ FROMANT VIDEO FromCable From orTVAntenna Satellite TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver Note: Your television and/or satellite receiver back panels may not look exactly like the models shown here. Connect the VCR to the TV Connect one end of the supplied... -
Page 12: Tv + Vcr + Cable Box
C@nnect @ns Setu@ VlBEO AUDIO L/MOHO o,oL,, "<% as _ N CABLEBOX IN FROMANT VIOEO From Cable Feed TV + VCR + Cable Box Note: Your television and/or cable box back panels may not look exactly like the models shown here. Connect the VCR to the TV to the RE OUT jack on... -
Page 13: Set The Vcr's Ch 3/4 Switch
VCR button on the remote control to turn it on. Note: if you have an RCA, GE, or Proscan TV, your VCR's remote control may be able to operate it without any additional steps. Press the TV button on the remote control and then the ON.OFF button. -
Page 14: Using The Remote Control To Navigate On-Screen Menus
C@nnect @ns Setup Using the Remote Control to Navigate On-Screen Menus technical term is Navigation" move through nn-screen menus, theory sai_e menu screens; press corresponding nL]_l)er l)uttnn re_nte control 1() select desired on-screen nlenu choice. Note: Selecting a menu item can take you to another menu, activate a choice, or activate a data entry field (such as the hour field in the Set Time menu). -
Page 15: Vcr Basics
C@nnect @ns Setup VCR Basics Once your initial settings are complete, you can begin using your VCR. In order to begin, nlust first understand sonlt, basic cnncepts. Playing a Tape Tune the TV to your VCR viewing channel (03, 04, or the video line inpu0. Insen a tape in file VCR, If the Auto Play fi,amre is set to ON, the tape automatically begins playback... - Page 16 This page left blank intentionally...
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Page 17: Using The Vcr's Menu System
Using the VCR's Menu System Chapter Overview: • Setting Up the VCR's Preferences • Using On-Screen Menus • Cable Box Setup • Setting Time and Date • Setting VCR Preferences Changing Entertainment. -
Page 18: Using On-Screen Menus To Set Up Features
Using OnoSCreen Using On-Screen Menus to Set Up Features YOu set tip many ot the VCR's l)atures by using the menu system as discussed in the previous section. Each l_ature that appears in the QuickSet Guide is explained in this section as well as a [_,w other I_atures you should set tip to get the most ()tit ot your VCR. -
Page 19: Vcr Channels List
OnoSCreen enus Select one of the three choices, I1 "ALLChannels" is selected, enter tile CABLE SETUP output channel ot tile cable box (usually 03 or 0zi), or if A/V jacks connect your cable tile VCP, to the TV, press tile INPI_T button on tile VCP,'s remote control. receive channels only... -
Page 20: Changing The Signal Type
Using OnoSCreen Changing the Signal Type This tealure is usetul il your cable signal goes <)Lit;it allows you to switch to a regular antenna tbr ahernate television reception. Press the MENt button to display the VCRMAII'VMt_il_ Press the 3 button to choose CDan_zel._. -
Page 21: Time And Date
OnoSCreen enus Time and Date Your VCR gives you two ways to set the time and date; manually or by using the Auto Clock Set l_:ature, tsing Auto Clock Set enables the time to be updated each time the VCR is turned ol] by using time and date inlk)rmation carried in certain broadcast signals. -
Page 22: Setting Daylight-Saving Time
Using OnoSCreen Setting Daylight-Saving Time Press MENU to display the VCR MA1NMEN_ Press 2 to choose 2_me. Press 4 lo choose S_,t1)co'light Saving. Select tlie appropriate option. DAYLIGHT SAVING Notes: DST stands for Daylight-Saving Time. Does your area observe Daylight Saving Time If you choose Automatic for the time zone, the VCRsets the clock using any... -
Page 23: Remote Vcr1/Vcr2 Option
Some universal remote controls have buttons labeled VCR1 and VCR2. These remotes can operate up to two VCRs. If you have a universal remole control with this abilily, your RCA VCR can be controlled with either lhe VCR1 or VCR2 butk)n. See lhe documentation that came vvidl your universal remole control t_r details about programming it to control your RCA VCR. -
Page 24: Energysaver
Using OnoSCreen EnergySaver PREFERENCES Remote Control: VCRI Auto Play: By del_tult, the VCR automatically turns off after two hours of inactivily. This can Auto TV/VCR: be changed in tile PREFERI'_)_*CES menu by pressing lhe 4 bullon repeatedly EnergySaver: 2:00 Front Panel: BRIGHT change the time delay or to disable tile t_ature altogether. -
Page 25: Set Auto Repeat
OnoSCreen enus Set Auto Repeat AUTO REPEAT A tape can be set to play the same segment over and over in a repeating loop length time want tape with the Set Auto Repeat t_ature. Set Auto Repeat uses the VCR's nmmory play a repeating loop... - Page 26 This Page Left Blank Intentionally...
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Page 27: Using The Remote Control
Using the Remote Control Chapter Overview: • Buttons on the Remote Control • Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components • How To Use the Remote After You've Programmed Changing Entertainment. -
Page 28: Using The Remote Control
Your VCR's remote control is capable ot controlling more than just your VCR. It you have compatible RCA, GE, or Proscan TV, you may be able to control it without any additional steps. RCA, GE, or In order fbr the VCR's remote control to operate a compatible Proscan TV, you nmst first press the TV button on the remotv control. -
Page 29: Using The Input Button
(paused) playback. Puts the remote control in TV mode. This buuon will automatically turn on most RCA, GE, and Proscan TVs. TV/VCR Toggles tile VCR between TV and VCR viewing modes. Puts the remoh, control in VCR mode. -
Page 30: Operating A Television With The Vcr's Remote Control
RCA, GE, and Proscan TVs wilhout any additional steps, _R)see if the VCR's remote control can operal_, your RCA, GE, or Proscan TV, point it at tile unit and press the TV buuon to put tile remol_, control into TV- operating mode. -
Page 31: Using The Vcr's Features
Using the VCR's Features Chapter Overview: • Recording • Express Recording (XPR) • Timer Recordings • Copying and Editing Tapes Changing Entertainment. Agai... -
Page 32: Recording Features
Features Recording Features Your VCR provides many ways to capture programming: 1. Recording lets you press one button to record a program. 2. Express Recording (XPR) allows recording to start while a program is being watched. This l>ature automatically stops recording after a designated period of time. -
Page 33: Timer Recording
Features Timer Recording You can program up to eight ditll.rent broadcasts to be recorded. Notes- In order for a timer recording to work: • The VCR's clock must be set correctly. • Insert a tape with its safety tab in place and enough tape to record the program. -
Page 34: Copying And Editing Tapes Using Two Vcrs
Features Copying and Editing Tapes Using Two VCRs CABLEBOX or ANTENNA_ [se one VCR as lhe pl@.,backVCR and tile other as the recordind4 VCR. Turn on the TV and VCRs. PLAYBACK Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel (either 03, 04, or the TV's Video Line Input). -
Page 35: Slow Motion
Features Slow Motion You can view a tape during play or play-pause mode using Slow Motion search. In pause mode, press the FORWARD (FWD) or REVERSE (REV) bulion to start slow-motion playback. Press tile FORWARD butlon to increase or the REVERSE bullon to decrease tile search speed. Use tile TRACKING + or - buuons io remove any streaks l}om the picture. -
Page 36: Zero Search
Features Press the FORWARD button to search tk>rvvard or the REVERSE bullon search in reverse. The VCR will locate your index mark begin playback. If you did not enter a specific index number, the VCR will locate the next index mark and begin playback. -
Page 37: Tracking
Features Tracking Your VCR has automatic tracking which removes streaks and noise from the picture. Automatic tracking is activated when you insert a tape or turn on llle VCR. Occasionally you may need to manually adjust tracking, especially if file tape was recorded on a difli:rent VCR. -
Page 38: On-Screen Displays
Features On-Screen Displays Pressing the INFO button displays tile StatLISof the VCR (Stop, Play Record, etc.) as well as tile channel numl)er, time count_.r position, dat% time, and tape speed on the TV screen. Note: The date and time must be set before they can be displayed. Press the INFO l)utton to show the on-screen displays. -
Page 39: Other Information
Other Information Chapter Overview: • Troubleshooting • Front, Rear, and Display Panel Diagram • Specifications • Care and Cleaning • Warranty Information • Finding the TV's Video Line Input • Glossary • Index Changing Entertainment. -
Page 40: Troubleshooting
The remote control no longer operates an RCA, GE, or Proscan TV • Press the TV bullon to put rem(m _ control in TV-controlling mode. "File remote control should then operate the TV. -
Page 41: Playback Problems
The incorrect time or date is shown • A power interruption may have occurred and Automatic Clock Set was not turned on or did not work properly. Check tile time zone and Daylight-Saving sellings in the 7hV2Emenu. • Make sure the VCR or cable box is tuned to the time data channel (check with your service pn_vider t_)r inl_)rmation about time data). - Page 42 Streaks appear in the picture during normal playback • Press one of the remote control's TRACKING buttons to adjust t_)r the best picture. • Make sure the tape used is in good condition and not worn out. Tapes play back in slow motion •...
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Page 43: Recording Problems
Recording Problems The VCR will not record • Make sure there is a tape in the VCR. • "Fryejecting, then reinserting the tape. • Check to make sure the tape is not damaged or broken, • Make sure the VCR is not in Pause mode. Press the remol_, control's PA[SE or PLAY button to return to normal playback. -
Page 44: Front Panel
Front Panel CHANNEL,TRACKING and Up • and Down • Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCR's channel r'uemory. Adjusts tracking when a tape is phtying. Forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches the picture lk)rward during playback. Starts slow motion during play-pause and increases slow-motion speed. -
Page 45: Display Panel
TIMER Display Panel Clock/Counter Displays current time, time counter, tape speed, or channel numbers when switching channels. FUNCTION DISPLAYS: The VCR is turned off. EJEC A tape is being ejected. A tape is fitstdk)rwarding. "Ilm VCR is turned PLAY A tape is in playback mode, PLAY (Flashing) -
Page 46: Back Panel
RF OUT Back Panel ANT. IN jack Receives an antenna or cable system signal when the VCR is attached using RF coaxial cables. AUDIO and VIDEO IN jacks Receives signals trom another component (such as a VCR or camcorder) when connected to these jacks. -
Page 47: Cleaning The Vcr
Specifications (VR545) Specifications (VR355) Format: Format: Video: 4-head Video: 2-head Record/Playback Record/Playback Audio: VHS Mono record Audio: VHS Mono record System: System: playback system playback system EIA standard: NTSC color EIA standard: NTSC color Video Signal System: Video Signal System: 75-ohm external VHF/E HF 75-ohm external VHFiUHF Antenna:... -
Page 48: How To Find Your Tv's Video Input Channel
ON'OFF steps to try to find your TV's video line input: • If your TV brand is RCA, GE, or Proscan, press the TV butlon on tile REVERSE PLAY FORWARC <3DD VCR's rem<m, control, then press tile INP[JT button. -
Page 49: Advanced Connection
Advanced Connection TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver Cables: RF Coaxial Note: Your satellite receiver and television back panels may not look exactly like the models shown here. This connection can also be used for a cable box. Connect the VCR to the TV A. -
Page 50: Warranty
VCR. you get service: Take, your VCR to any Authoriz_'d RCA VCR S_'rvic_, Cent_'r. To identif_ your m,arest Authorized I,'CA VCR S_'rvice Cent_'r, ask your dvak'r, look in the" Yellow Pages or call 1_8()0 336 1900. -
Page 51: Glossary
Glossary A/V Jacks & Cables Commonly called "RCA-type" cables. Improves picture and sound quality over RF Coaxial cables. A/V cables are required to play sound through a stereo. EnergySaver Automatically turns the VCR ott" alier a user-dellned period of inactivity. -
Page 52: Index
ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS screen EJECT button Number bultons 20, 26 Arrow buttons EnergySaver l_ature AUDIO IN jacks 47 Express Recording (XPR) 1, 30 Audio/Video (A/V) jacks 17, 44 Auto channel search Auto clock l_ature ON*OFF button Auto play t_ature 13, 21 On-screen displays Auto TV/VCR t>ature... - Page 53 Timer programs clearing SAFE display reviewing Sat>ty tab 13, 21 Timer recording Search slopping li>rward 32 "lYacking 35 reverse TILkCKING bultons SEARCH button 13, 27, 33, 35, 42 Set up "lkoubleshooting auto play fi,ature 21 TV button 27, 46 aulo TV/VCR fi'ature TV-VCR bullon cable box TV's vide<) input channel...
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- Page 56 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. Thomson multimedia Inc. 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis, IN 46290 02001 Thomson multimedia Inc.