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RCA VR502 Owner's Manual

RCA VR502 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 OWN ER"S MODEL VR502 o.,, _ .__I¸...

  • Page 2: Cautions

    Important Information WARNING expose prevent this VCR to rain or moisture. fire shock hazard, do not TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug PARTS INSIDE.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Playing a Tape Important Information Operating Instructions Warnings Cautions Using the Playback Features Note to Cable TV Installer Pause for Stop-Action Slow Motion Product Registration Picture Search Frame Advance Hooking Up the X2 (Double Speed) Time Counter Choosing a Hookup Memory-Stop...

  • Page 4: Choosing A Hookup

    Choosing a Hookup The hookups oil pages 3 through 5 are divided into two hookup types: Basic (A) and Advanced (B). The basic hookup shows the backs of TVs that have only an antenna/cable connection. It is the easier 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. From Antenna 1. Set the 3 CH. 4 switch on back of VCR to or Cable 300/75 Ohm Back of VCR Adapter either channel 3 or 4.

  • Page 6: Antenna

    Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels Basic hookup. Use this hookup for a simple connection which requires fewer accessories. From Cable 1. Set the 3 CH. 4 switch on back of VCR to Back of VCR either channel 3 or 4. Cable Box RF Coaxial You will tune the TV to this channel and use the...

  • Page 7: Pay Channels

    Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels (such as HBO, ShowUme, Pay-Per-View, etc.) Basic hookup, Use this hookup for a simple connection which requires fewer accessories. From Cable Set the 3 CH. 4 switch on back of VCR to Back of VCR either channel 3 or 4.

  • Page 8: Two Vcrs For Copying Tapes

    Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes Option A Hookup. Playback VCR Use this hookup for a simple connection From Antenna, Cable which requires fewer accessories. or Cable Box 1. Select a hookup from pages 2 through 5 ANT, ....iI .,@ IN FROM and then modify with this connection.
  • Page 9 Startup 1. Check accessories with VCR. Contact your dealer if any itcl_ arc missing. 2¸¸ 2 "AAA" Batteries RF Coaxial Cable (Stock No. 194691) (Stock No. 218744) 2. Insert batteries in remote. 3. Turn on the Turn on the TV. If you used one of the basic hookups, tune the TV to the channel selected with the 3 GH.

  • Page 10: In Vcr's Memory

    Startup 5. Place channels in the VCR's memory (AutoProgram). The first time you turn on the VCR or after a power interruption, the VCR will display a message on the TV screen AUTOPROGRAM prompting you to AUTOPROGRAM the VCR. If the message does not appear, go to step A below.
  • Page 11 Startup 7. Use TV/VCR button. Skip this stel:, d yt,u u_cd one ol the adwmccd hookups. When using one of the basic hookups, the TVNCR button lets you switch between the picture coming from the VCR or the picture from the TV channel.

  • Page 12: Button

    _pcrate that component. VCR1 Turns on a compatible RCA, GE, or Turns on a compatible RCA VCR and ProScan TV and sets the remote to sets remote to control the VCR.

  • Page 13: Tv Function Buttons

    Buttons Function Buttons (continued) DISPLAY CLEAR Sets time cotmter to 0:00:00. Shows VCR operating di.splay_ _ the Used to add channels to memory. TV screen. See page 8. Allows you to change entries when Displays the time counter. setting the clock or a timer recording. DELETE Used to delete channels from memory.
  • Page 14 Controlling a VCR This remote controls two compatible RCA VCRs with the VCR1 and VCR2 buttons. Most RCA VCRs automatically respond to VCR1 without being programmed. If you own two RCA VCRs, test them to see if VCR1 turns on both VCRs. If it does, then program your new VCR to respond to VGR2 with the REMOTE GONT feature.

  • Page 15: 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 POWER and VCR indicators light.

  • Page 16: Using The Playback Features

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

  • Page 17: Time Counter

    Using the Playback Features Time Counter ]'he time counter shows the actual time it takes to record a program o1'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 inserted in the VCR.

  • Page 18: Time Search

    Using Playback Features Time Search The VCR can forward or reverse search the video tape for a specific program or spot on the tape using a specified amount of time. TIME SEARCH 1. Insert a pre-recorded tape. 2. Press TIME SEARCH on the remote.

  • Page 19: Repeat Play

    Using the Playback Features Repeat Play MAIN MENU This feature allows the VCR to play a tape over and over. When the REPEAT PROGRAM TIMER PLAY feature is ON, the VCR will play the tape to the end of the tape (or until it REVIEW PROGRAMS CLOCK...

  • Page 20: 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 - Timer Recording Express Recording Using Two VCRs for Copying Tapes Recording Speeds SP (Standard Play) gives the best quality recording.

  • Page 21: A Timer Recording

    Recording While You're Away (Timer Recording) The timer program feature lets you program the VCR to record up to eight programs within a one year period. Before setting the timer, make sure that: • The clock is set correctly. • A tape with safety tab has been inserted with enough tape to record the programs.

  • Page 22: Timer Recording

    Express Recording (XPR) Express recording lets you record up to four hours without using the tinter feature. You can begin recording immediately, or record later - within 24 hours. The VCR will turn off automatically at the end of the recording. Only two buttons on the remote are used to express record. Operating Instructions Turn on the TV and tune it to the VCR viewing...

  • Page 23: Using Dual Remote With Autoedit

    Using VCRs for Copying and 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. Tune TV to the VCR viewing channel, either 3, 4, or TV's video input.

  • Page 24: Location Of Controls

    Location of Controls Front Panel I'LAY/X2 Tape Compartment PAUSE@ STOP/EJECT IV_#CR CHANNEL Remote Sensor REW (Rewind) POWER Turns the VCR on o1" off. Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches the picture in reverse during playback. TV/VCR (Applies only to basic hookup) Switches the picture signal so that it either comes...

  • Page 25: Back Panel

    Location of Controls Back Panel 3 CH. 4 Switch Selects the channel to which you will tune tile TV ANT. IN FROM to see the VCR picture if you connect the VCR VHFIUHF VIDEOI AUDIO1 using one of the basic hookups..

  • Page 26: Trouble Checks

    Check below before you call for help Sometimes problems can be easily solved by heckill_ d low basic things. or take your VCR to an Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter. Trouble Here's what to try: • Plug VCR into an operating outlet.
  • Page 27 Trouble Checks Here's what to try: Trouble • Press MEMORY on remote to turn off time counter's memory-stop feature, Tape stops before complete rewind press REW again. Tape rewinds to 0:00:00 M when memory stop is turned on. See page 15. Rewind does not operate •...

  • Page 28: Specifications

    Specifications Vii5 Format: Video: Double-Azimuth 4-Head Record/Playback Audio: Mono record/playback System: E1A standard: NTSC color Video Signal System: 75-ohm external Antenna: VHF/UHF combined antenna terminal Tuner: USA: 181 channel tuning capability* (125 cable channels) Canada: 178 channel tuning capability* (122 cable channels) AutoProgramming frequency synthesis...

  • Page 29: 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 30: Index

    Index EJECT/STOP Button ..........13,22 lOO Buttoh ............3CH.4 Switch ............3-6,23 Ejecting a Tape ............13 Erasing Channels from Channel Memory ....8 Express Recording ............. Accessories (Packed with) .......... ADD Button ............8,10-11 F.ADV (Frame Advance)/SLOW Button .... 10,14 Add Channels ..............
  • Page 31 Index Table of Contents ............Pay Channels ..............PAUSE Button ........10,14,18,21,22 Tape Speed Indicators (SP, LP, and SLP) ..........18 Pause for Stop-Action ..........Picture Search ............Tapes Place channels in VCR's memory ......8 Copying and Editing ........6,21 PLAY Button .............
  • Page 32 nc l For your nearest authorized Servicenter call toll-free in the U.S.A. 1-800-336-1900 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 listed in this manual or on the carton.

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