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RCA VR524 User Manual

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  • Page 1 ! _i_ __i ¸ _ _ _ _ USER'S GUIDE VIDEO CASSETTE...
  • 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 DO NOT OPEN [ RISK OF B.EC11:aC SI'KX_ or shock hazard, do not expose this product This symbol...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    All Channels Recording a Program Cable System With Cable Box to Recordings Unscramble Pay Channels Only __ RCA DSS ® Satellite Receiver Recording Speeds Normal Recording Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes_ 8 Watch a TV Channel While VCR is...

  • Page 4: Choosing A Hookup

    C. Cable box to unscramble only pay channels, such as HBO, Showtime, Cinemax, etc. - Turn to page 5. What type of RCA DSS ® satellite system** do you have? Choose one answer from below. A. Satellite receiver connected to TV without...

  • Page 5: Hookup

    Antenna or Cable System W'[Ithout a Cable Box Basic hookup. Use this hookup for a basic connection which requires fewer accessories. From Antenna or Cable 300/75 Ohm Back of VCR Set the 3CH.4 switch on back of VCR to Adapter ....

  • Page 6: Or Cable System Without A

    Cable System W_Ah Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels Basic hookup. Use this hookup for a basic comlection which requires fewer accessories. From Cable 1. Set the 3CH.4 switch on back of VCR to Back of VCR either channel 3 or 4. Cable Box RF ooaxia, !..................

  • Page 7: Cable System With Cable Box To Unscramble Pay Channels Only

    Cable System Wdh Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels Only (such as HBO, Showtime, Pay-Per-View, etc.) Basic hookup. Use this hookup for a basic connection which requires fewer accessories. I From Cable Back of VCR 1. Set the 3CH.4 switch on back of VCR to either channel 3 or 4.
  • Page 8 RCA I)SS Satellite Receiver Basic hookup. From From Cable, Cable Satellite Use this hookup if your TV does not have or Antenna Dish audio/video jacks. Back of Satellite Receiver Set the CH3 CH4 switch on back satellite receiver to either channel 3 or 4.

  • Page 9: Rca Dss ® Satellite Receiver

    RCA I)SS Satellite Receiver Advanced hookup with From From basic receiver. Cable, Cable Box Satellite or Antenna Dish Use this hookup if your TV has audio/video Back of Satellite Receiver jacks and your receiver has one set of AUDIONiDEO jacks.

  • Page 10: Two Vcrs For Copying Tapes

    Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes Option A hookup. Playback Use this hookup for a basic connection which From Antenna, Cable ..requires fewer accessories. or Cable Box __.... IN FROM 1. Select a hookup from pages 2 through VHF/UHF ANT.

  • Page 11: Check Accessories With Vcr

    Startup 1. Check accessories with VCR. Contact your dealer if any items arc missing. - 0_÷ -0 _÷ OOLJ 4 "AAA" Batteries ®®® ®®@ Remote o-o4_ RF Coaxial Cable (Stock No. 231546) (Stock No. 221346) 2. Insert batteries in remote. 3.

  • Page 12: Set Up Your Vcr

    Startup 4. Turn on the VCR. Press VCR1 on the remote. CABLE SETUP The SETUP screen appears the first time the VCR is turned on after WOULD LIKE CONTROL connecting it. It is a step-by-step procedure to set up the VCR for CABLE BOX? Cable Box Setup, Auto Channel Search, and Auto Clock Set using...

  • Page 13: Auto Clock Set

    Startup Auto Clock MAIN MENU The AUTO CLOCK SET feature is set to ON at the factory. With this PLUS+ TIMER RECORDINGS feature on, the VCR automatically updates the clock using TIME Coordinated Universal Time information transmitted by some TIME broadcast stations.

  • Page 14: Auto Channel Search

    Startup Clock If the AUTO CLOCK SET was unsuccessful, set the clock through the menu option. Also, if you choose to set the clock, the AUTO CLOCK SET feature is automatically turned off. MAIN MENU I VCR PLUS+ TIMER RECORDINGS A.

  • Page 15: Vcr's Memory

    Startup 6. Add or remove channels from VCR's memory. You may want to add or remove channels if some of the channels MAIN MENU I VCR PLUS+ not active, have weak signals, or you do not want to watch them. TIMER RECORDINGS TIME...
  • Page 16 Startup 9. Set display panel brightness. This VCR lets you change the brightness level of the fluorescent MAIN MENU display panel. PLUS+ TIMER RECORDINGS A. Press MENU on remote to see the VCR MAIN MENU. TIME CHANNELS PREFERENCES B. Press 5 to display the PREFERENCES menu.

  • Page 17: Remote Control

    Component Buttons Press one of the buttons to set the remote to operate that component. Used with PWR (Power) button Turns on a compatible RCA, ProScan, AUX (Auxiliary) turn on a compatible RCA audio VCR1 or GE VCR and sets remote to component as described on page 20.

  • Page 18: Remote Control

    Remote Control Function Buttons (continued) PAUSE REC (Record) SPEED (Tape Speed) Selects a recording speed Pauses action for viewing during Starts the VCR recording. (SP or SLP). playback. Used for express recording. Pauses recording to prevent recording STOP of unwanted scenes.
  • Page 19 VCR1 or Using the VCR2-DVD Button The VCR2°DVD button on the VCR's remote is preset to control an RCA, ProScan or GE VCR and an RCA or ProScan laserdisc player. To control a DVD component, it must be programmed with the DVD code listed.

  • Page 20: Controlling A Tv

    Controlling a TV The VCR's remote is preprogrammed to control tile basic functions of a compatible RCA, ProScan, or GE TV. Also, you can set up the remote to control other manufacturer's brands. To program the remote, enter the remote code numbers that correspond to your brand.
  • Page 21 Box or Satellite Receiver The SAT.CABLE button on the VCR's remote is preprogrammed to control a compatible RCA cable box or satellite receiver. If your cable box or satellite receiver is another manufacturer's brand and has its own remote, you will probably be able to program the VCR's remote to control the it.
  • Page 22 _e_ ICDI_S_ I_ape2 I_VD RCA* AM/FM 1004 I 00_ I 006lOO_lOOO I009 I0,0 *The remote may not be able to control every RCA model of auxiliary type listed. Operate the Auxiliary Component After you have set up your remote to control your component,...

  • Page 23: Playback

    Playback To play a tape I urn _,n die IV (|lid tune it to channel 3, 4, or the TV's video input to see the picture from the VCR. Insert a tape in the VCR. The VCR automatically turns on. The VCR indicator lights.

  • Page 24: Picture Search

    Using Playback Features AUTO PLAY Feature This feature allows the VCR to automatically start playing when you insert a tape with the safety tab removed. MAIN MENU 1. Press MENU on the remote to display the VCR MAIN PLUS+ MENU. TIMER RECORDINGS TIME...

  • Page 25: Display Button

    Using the Playback Features DISPLAY Button The DISPLAY button shows the status of the VCR channel number, station name (if broadcast), time counter, date, time and tape speed on the TV screen. The time and date must be set before they can be displayed. 1.

  • Page 26: Index Search

    Using Playback Features Index Search The VCR has a "VHS Index Search System" that automatically records an index mark on the tape every time you begin recording a program. Your VCR has two index playback features. To locate the program you want to play, select a specific index number or search by scanning.

  • Page 27: Pause For Stop-Action

    Using the Playback Features Pause for Stop Action This feature stops the tape in action and lets you examine the details of 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 28: Recordings

    Recordings Your VCR provides different rcc(_rding _)ptions. I hesc options are explained in this section of the manual. Recording Speeds Press SPEED on the remote to select a recording speed (SP or SLP). The speed you select appears on the TV screen. Tapes recorded in LP can be played in this VCR.

  • Page 29: Express Recording

    Express Recording Express recording lets you record up to four hours without using the timer program feature. The VCR turns off automatically at the end of the recording. Display showing 30 minutes remaining for recording. RECORD Turn on the VCR. Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.

  • Page 30: Vcr Plus+ Setup

    Recording While You're Away (VCR Plus+* Recording) Plus+ Setup for Antenna or Unscrambled Cable System (Not Requiring a Cable A VCR Plus+ charmel number is assigned for each broadcast or cable channel. These numbers are listed in most publications that list PlusCode* numbers.
  • Page 31 VCR Plus+TM Channel Worksheet Use this worksheet to create a list from which you can set up your VCR Plus+ channel list. VCR Plus+ Channel Number Broadcast or Cable Channel Number* Receive This Station On** Station Name (See Standardized VCR Plus+ Channel Chart) (Such as ABC, NBC, CBS, etc.) •...
  • Page 32 Recording While You're Away (VCR Plus+ Recording) The VCR Plus+ and timer program features let you program the VCR to record up to eight different programs within a one year period. Before using VCR Plus+ to record a program, make sure that: •...

  • Page 33: Setting A Timer Recording

    Recording While You're Away (Timer Recording) Tile timer program and VCR Plus+ features let you program the VCR to record up to eight different programs within a one year period. Before setting the timer, make sure that: • The clock is set correctly. •...
  • Page 34 Recording While You're Away (Timer Recording) Checking or Clearing Plus+ or Timer Recordings MAIN MENU PLUS+ Press MENU on the remote to display the VCR MAIN TIMER RECORDINGS MENU. TIMER RECORDINGS Press 2 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu. CREATE PROGRAM REVIEW EXISTING...
  • Page 35 Using VCRs for Copying Editing Tapes Operating Instructions (Refer to hookup on page 8.) 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 the TV's video input.

  • Page 36: Location Of Controls Front Panel

    Location of Controls Front Panel ti I Tape Compartment ..POWE STOP,EJECT TV.VGR CHANNEL Remote Sensor RECORD CHANNEL or TRACKING up or down Starts the VCR recording. Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCR's channel memory. Used for express recording. Adjusts tracking during playback.

  • Page 37: Display Panel

    Location of Controls Display Panel VCR Indicator -- Timer Indicator Power Indicator Current Time, Channel Number, or Line Indicator (L),or Status TIMER Indicator Power Indicator Shows VCR is set for timer recording when VCR is Lights when the VCR is turned on. turned off.

  • Page 38: Trouble Checks

    Remote no longer controls an RCA TV • Press TV to set remote to control a compatible TV. See page 18. • Reprogram remote for RCA TV. See page 18. Remote no longer controls a compatible TV, cable I • Press component...

  • Page 39: Trouble Checks

    Trouble Checks Trouble Here's what to try: Will not record • Safety tab removed from cassette. • Make sure the line indicator (L) is turned off in VCR's display panel for normal recording from the VCR's tuner. Press INPUT on the remote to turn the line input off.

  • Page 40: Specifications

    Specifications Format: Video: 4-Head Record/Playback Audio: Monorecordiplayback system System: EIA standard: NTSC color Video Signal System: 75-ohm external VHF/UHF combined Antenna: 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 41: Limited Warranty

    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, refurbished replacement parts required to repair your VCR.

  • Page 42: Index

    Index Button> ............15,10,22 DIM,Display Panel ............14 3CH.4 Switch ............3-8,9,13,34 DISPLAY Button .............15,23,33 Accessories, Included ............9 Display Panel ..............14,35 Add or Remove Channels from Editing and Copying Tapes ..........33 EJECT*STOPButton ............Memory .................13 ADD/REMOVE CHANNEL Menu ........13 English Language ............. ALERT SOUND Feature ..........14 Espafiol ................13 Antenna Connections ............2,3...

  • Page 43: Index

    Index TIMER Indicator ............30,31,35 ,\UXdlaly _Olll}_OILu'n[ ..........Cable Box ..............Timer Recording DVD Player ..............Checking and Clearing ..........Laserdisc Player ............Front VCR Line Input ..........Satellite Receiver ............Recording ..............................Setting ................. VCR ................Stopping ..............ProTect Plus ..............
  • Page 44 For your ncarcst Homc Entertainment Dealer or Authorized Servicenter call toll-free in the U.S.A. 1-800-336-1900 Canadian Consumers - Your toll free numbers are: English: 1-800-522-0338 French: 1-800-522-0445 If you would like a copy of this manual in please follow the French, instructions below: Si un livret d'instructions...

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