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RCA VR542 User Manual

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  • Page 1 USER'S GUIDE CASSETTE VIDEO...
  • Page 2 Important Information WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, DO NOT OPEN do not expose this VCR This symbol indicates "dangerous to rain or moisture.
  • Page 3 Cable System With Cable Box to Time Search Unscramble All Channels Zero Search Cable System With Cable Box to Blank Search Unscramble Pay Channels RCA DSS ® Satellite Receiver COMMERCIAL_ADVANCE Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes_ 8 Feature Recording and Playback 30-31...
  • Page 4 13. Rabbit ears (set-top) and/or bow tie antenna - Turn to page 3. C. Cable System - Go to question 2. D. RCA DSS ® Satellite System and another source (A, B, C) - Go to question 3. What type...
  • Page 5 Antenna or Cable System W dhout a Cable Box Basic hookup. Use this hookup for a simple connection which requires fewer accessories. From Antenna or Cable Set the CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR to either channel 3 or 4. You will tune the TV to this channel and use the TVeVCRbutton to watch the VCR, Connect...
  • Page 6 Cable System Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels Position cable box. w,noow. Position the remote-controllable cable box on top of the VCR. You may need to position it RemoteSensor T..mnsmitting at different angles before the VCR can control it. Make sure the cable box does not cover the transmitting window on top of the...
  • Page 7 Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels (such as HBO, ShowtJrne,Pay-Per-_r_N, etc.) • Position cable box..........Position the remote-controllable cable box on top of the VCR. You may need to position at different angles before the VCR can control it.
  • Page 8 Blocking the airflow to the unit could impair performance or damage your Remote Sensor -- receiver and other components. Also, do not stack the RCA DSS _ receiver on top of a "hot component" such as an audio power amplifier. Transmlttlng Windows ll ....
  • Page 9 RCA I)SS Satellite Receiver Advanced hookup with From From Cable, Cable Box Satellite basic receiver. or Antenna Dish Use this hookup if your TV has audio/video Back of Satellite Receiver jacks your receiver has one set of AU DIONI DEO jacks.

  • Page 10: Connecting Two Vcrs For Copying Tapes

    Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes Option A hookup. Use this hookup for a simple connection which Playback requires fewer accessories. From Antenna, Cable or Cable Box .......... 1. Select a hookup from pages 2 through 7 and then modify with this connection. _'_'_ 2.

  • Page 11: Startup

    Startup 1. Check accessories with VCR. Contact your dealer if any items are missing. ____ RF Coaxial Cable 2 "AAA" Batteries (Stock No. 221396) Power Cord (Stock No. 218104) Remote (Stock No. 225529) 2. Attach power cord to back of VCR. 3, Insert batteries in remote.

  • Page 12: Rca Dss ® Satellite Receiver

    The first time you turn on the VCR, the SETUP SETUP menu will appear. Follow the steps on the screen to setup procedure automatically set-up the cable box or RCA DSS ® will help configure your VCR, WouLd satellite receiver, auto channel search, automatically...

  • Page 13: Startup

    VCR to receive the infrared SETUP remote signal. See pages 4-5. cable The VCR will turn on an RCA DSS ® receiver and receiver being used with channels? tune it to the channel you want to record during timer recordings.

  • Page 14: Clock Set

    Controlled Cable Box: You are finished with cable box setup. Press MENUaPROG to exit. Proceed to Step 8. RCA DSS ® Receiver or Remote Controlled Cable Box: • RCA DSS ® Receiver: Enter 00 for the code. The receiver should turn on and tune to channel 200.

  • Page 15: Manual Channel Search

    You can also perform each of these operations separately from the VCR MAIN MENU. RCA DSS ® Receiver: If you receive all channels through an RCA DSS @ satellite receiver, set the clock manually. ZONE TIME...

  • Page 16: Manual Clock Set

    Startup Manual clock set. If the AUI O GLOGK SE1 was unsuccesstul or you want to manually set the clock, follow the steps below. MAIN MENU If you set the clock manually during setup, Auto Clock Plus+ Set will be set to OFF...

  • Page 17: Use Tv.vcr Button

    Startup 12 Use TV.VCR button. Skip this step it you used one of the advanced hookups. When using one of the basic hookups, the TVoVCR button lets you switch between the picture coming from the VCR or tlqe picture from the TV channel. This button lets you record a program on the VCR while watching another channel on the TV.
  • Page 18 VCR1 Turns on a compatible RCA cable '2 o VCR1 DSS'CABLE box or RCA DSS ® satellite receiver. Turns on a compatible RCA, ProScan, or GE VCR and sets See page 20. remote to control the VCR. Used with POWER button to turn...
  • Page 19 Some buttons may not work with every cable box or receiver. If you have an RCA DSS ® receiver, test the "TV Function Buttons" to see which ones operate the receiver.
  • Page 20 Controlling a VCR The VCR's remote controls two compatible RCA, ProScan, or GE VCRs with the VCR1 and VCR2-LD buttons. Most compatible VCRs automatically respond to VCR1 without being programmed. If you own two compatible VCRs, test them to see if VCR1 turns on both VCRs. If it does, then you may...
  • Page 21 TV The VCR's remote is preprogrammed to control the basic tunction_ of a compatible RCA, ProScan, or GE TV. The remote can also be setup to control other manufacturer's brands. To program the remote, use the remote buttons that correspond to your brand.
  • Page 22 2. If the cable box does not turn on in step 1, press DSS,CABLE and then POWER. If the RCA DSS ® satellite receiver does not turn on in step 1, reprogram remote using 00. 3. Use the "Cable Box or RCA Receiver Function Buttons"...
  • Page 23 If the component turns off, setup is complete. Type of Auxiliary Audio Equipment and Code* Tape i i,h,,,,, ........c 6....* The remote may not be able to control every RCA model of audio equipment listed. Operate Auxiliary Component After you have.setup...

  • Page 24: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions To Play a Tape Turn on the TV and tulle 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 indicator lights, and the VCR indicator lights if the Auto TV/VCR feature...

  • Page 25: Auto Repeat Feature

    Using Playback Features Auto Play Feature MAIN MENU This feature lets you tell the VCR whether you want it to automatically start playing Plus+ a tape that is inserted with the safety tab removed. Timer Recordings 3 Time 1. Press MENUaPROG on the remote to see the VCR Channels MAIN MENU on the TV screen.

  • Page 26: Pause For Stop-Action

    Using the Playback Features Pause for Stop Action This feature stops the tape in action and allows you to examine the details of the scene. Stop action works best for tapes recorded in the SP and SLP speed. 1. Press PAUSE during playback to stop the action.

  • Page 27: Frame Advance

    Using Playback Features Frame Advance Frame advance lets you view one stop-action frame after another. Frame advance works best for tapes recorded in the SP or SLP speed. 1. Press PAUSE to stop the action. 2. Press F.ADV each time you want to view a frame of the scene.

  • Page 28: Automatic Tracking

    Using the Playback Features Automatic Tracking The VCR has automatic tracking which adjusts the picture when playing back a tape recorded on another VCR. Automatic tracking is turned on whenever tape is inserted or the ¥CR's power is turned Manual Tracking Occasionally, you may need to manually...

  • Page 29: Display Button

    Using Playback Features DISPLAY Button 1. Press DISPLAY to display the status of the VCR, channel number, time counter, date, time, and tape speed on the TV screen. time will appear in the display panel. The time and date must be set before they are displayed.

  • Page 30: Index Search

    Using Playback Features Index Search The VCR has a "VHS Index Search System" that automatically records an index mark on tile tape every time you stop and then start a new recording. During playback you can locate the program you want to play by the number of index marks.

  • Page 31: Zero Search

    Using the Playback Features Zero Search The zero search feature allows you to quickly return to a counter reading of 0:00:00 at any spot on the tape. This is convenient when you want to watch a segment of the tape several times.

  • Page 32: Feature

    Recording Playback COMMERCIAL,,ADVANCE is a patented technology that detects and marks most commercials your tape for any recording that is more than 15 minutes long. During playback, the VCR automatically skips the detected commercial segments or you can choose to manually skip them. This feature reduces three minutes of commercials...

  • Page 33: Recording And Playback

    Recording and Playback To Select a Background for Playback 1. Press MENUepROG to display the VCR MAIN MENU. Press 6 to display the PREFERENCES menu. PREFERENCES Press 7 to select CF Display: BLUE or VIDEO. Remote Control: VCRI Auto Play: Auto TV/VCR: •...

  • Page 34: Vcr Plus+ Recording

    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 (XPR) Recording Using Two VCRs for Copying Tapes Using Recording Features...

  • Page 35: Basic Recording

    Basic Recording- Operating Instructions To Make a Recording Turn on the TV and tune it to the VCR viewing channel, either 3, 4, or TV's video input channel. Insert a tape with safety tab in place. The cassette-in indicator #=_ lights in the VCR's display panel.
  • Page 36 Recording While You're Away (VCR Plus+* Recording) Plus+ Setup for Antenna or Unscrambled Cable Systems (Not Requiring a Cable or Cable Box VCR Control) A VCR Plus+ channel number is assigned for each broadcast or cable channel. These numbers are listed in most publications that...
  • Page 37 Plus+ Channel Worksheet Use this worksheet to create a list from which you can set up your VCR Plus+ channel list. Channel Number VCR Plus+ Broadcast or Cable TV Receive This Station On** Channel Number* Station Nanie (See Standardized VCRPlus+ Channel Chart) (Such as ABC, NBC, CBS, etc.) *Check your local listing for VCR Plus+ channel numbers...

  • Page 38: Timer Recording

    • If you receive all channels through a cable box, setup the cable box as shown on pages 11-12. • If you do not use a cable box or RCA DSS ® satellite receiver for all channels, complete VCR Plus+ setup on page 34. Setting...

  • Page 39: Feature

    • The remote is set to control the VCR -- using VGR1 (VGR2•LD). • If you receive all channels through a cable box or RCA DSS ® satellite receiver, setup the cable box or RCA DSS ® satellite receiver on pages 11-12. Setting a Timer Recording 1. Press MENU.PROG on remote to display VGR MAIN MENU.

  • Page 40: Vcr's Line Input

    Recording While You're Away Check, Edit, or Clear a VCR Plus+ or Timer Recording Press MENUePROG on remote to display VCR MAIN MAIN MENU MENU on TV screen. PLus+ Press 2 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu. Press 2 for Review Existing Progs. feature. TIMER RECORDINGS The first program in the timer is displayed.

  • Page 41: Feature

    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. p-... ¢_ F" I-- s_ I-I, -I I-I I-I I-I _ "re J'-- L U,' -_U, iolr_...

  • Page 42: Recording Pause

    Using VCRs for Copying Editing Tapes Operating Instructions (Refer to hookup on page 8.) Use this ¥CR as the playback VCR and the other as the recording VCR. If you have two compatible VCR's, use the AutoEdit feature described below. Turn on the TV and VCRs.

  • Page 43: Location Of Controls

    Location of Controls Front Panel Tape Compartment © Control Door Remote Sensor Open RECORD CHANNEl/TRACKING Up or Down Selects next higher or lower channel in Starts VCR recording. the VCR's channel memory. Used for express recording (XPR). Adjusts tracking when a tape is playing. Remote Sensor EJECT Receives signals from the remote control.

  • Page 44: References

    Location of Controls Back Panel ........................_ c" _L_ON VIDEO and AUDIO IN Jacks CH3 CH4 Switch Receives signals from another component, like Selects the channel to which you will tune the TV a VCR or camcorder, when it is connected to see the VCR picture if you connect the VCR these jacks.

  • Page 45: Timer Recording

    Location of Controls Display Panel Tape Speed Channel Number Cassette-in Indicator Indicator Line Indicator I LI. U J-I Status Indicators Time or Time Counter SRCH - Reverse search Cassette-in Indicator (_) Lights when a tape is in the VCR. SLOW + Slow motion SLOW - Slow motion...

  • Page 46: Specifications

    Specifications Format: Video: 4-Head Record/Playback Audio: 2 Monorecord/playback 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: 120V AC, 60 Hz...

  • Page 47: Limited Warranty

    The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental. What will • 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,...

  • Page 48: Feature

    • Aim remote at component with no objects between them. • Reprogram remote after batteries have been changed. • Reprogram remote to 00 to operate RCA DSS ® satellite receiver. • Change batteries. VCR only responds to VCR2.LD button on •...

  • Page 49: Feature

    Trouble Checks Here's what to try: Trouble Will not record or play • No cassette in VCR. • Eject and re-insert cassette. • Broken tape -- try another cassette. Streaks in picture during normal playback • Some snow/streaks are normal during search, frame advance, slow-motion, or stop-action...

  • Page 50: Index

    Auto Channel Search Feature ..CHAN and CHANNEL Up or Choosing_, ..... Auto Clock Set ....Down Buttons ..15,16-17,34,41 RCA DSS _ Satellite Receiver .2,6-7 Channel Number Indicator ..Two VCRs ..... Auto Play Feature ....22,23 Contents ......

  • Page 51: Variable Speed Picture Search

    ....2,3-5 Basic ......TRACKING Buttons...17,22,24,25,26,41 COMMERCIAL*'ADVANCE . .30 Choosing ...... Tracking, Automatic and Manual ...26 RCA DSS ® Satellite Receiver .2,6-7 Trouble Checks ....46-47 Copying and Editing Tapes ..40 Two VCRs ..... Turn on VCR ..... Express ......
  • Page 52 For your nearest Authorized Servicenter call toll-free in the U.S.A. 1-800-336-1900 Canadian Consumers Your toll free numbers are: English: 1-800-522a0338 French: 1-800-522-0445 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...

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