RCA VR348, User Manual

Page 1: ...USER S GUIDE VR348 VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER ...

Page 2: ...erial No _____________________________________________________________________ Purchase Date ________________________________________________________________ Dealer Address Phone ________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ Impo...

Page 3: ...ture _____________________ 12 Using the Playback Features Pause for Stop Action______________ 13 Picture Search ____________________ 13 Automatic Tracking _______________ 13 Manual Tracking__________________ 13 DISPLAY Button __________________ 14 Time Counter_____________________ 14 Commercial Scan _________________ 15 Index Search _____________________ 15 Zero Search ______________________ 16 Re...

Page 4: ...ookup for your VCR 1 How do you receive your TV signals Choose one answer from below A Outside antenna Ð Turn to page 3 B Rabbit ears set top and or bow tie antenna Ð Turn to page 3 C Cable System Ð Go to question 2 2 What type of cable TV system do you have Choose one answer from below A Cable without a box Ð Turn to page 3 B Cable box to unscramble all the channels Ð Turn to page 4 C Cable box t...

Page 5: ...t provided 3 Plug in power cords of VCR and TV 4 B Advanced hookup Use this hookup for slightly improved picture quality and more convenient operation Ñ use of TV VCR button not required 1 Connect as shown This connection requires additional accessories not provided If your TV is stereo you may need a Y adapter to hear sound from both left and right channels 2 Plug in power cords of VCR and TV 3 Y...

Page 6: ...tune the TV to this channel and use the TV VCR button to watch the VCR 2 Connect as shown This connection may require additional accessories not provided 3 Plug in power cords of VCR TV and cable box 4 B Advanced hookup Use this hookup for slightly improved picture quality and more convenient operation Ñ use of TV VCR button not required 1 Connect as shown This connection requires additional acces...

Page 7: ...of TV VCR button not required 1 Connect as shown This connection requires additional accessories not provided If your TV is stereo you may need a Y adapter to hear sound from both left and right channels 2 Plug in power cords of VCR TV and cable box 3 You will tune the TV to its video input to watch the VCR All pay channels are viewed through the VCR Continue to page 7 Continue to page 7 OUT IN Ca...

Page 8: ...H3 CH4 switch on the playback VCR to either channel 3 or 4 You will tune the recording VCR to this channel to receive the signal from the playback VCR 3 Connect as shown This connection may require additional accessories not provided 4 Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV 5 Option B hookup Use this hookup for slightly improved copy quality and more convenient operation Ñ use of TV VCR button not req...

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Page 10: ... the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen If this menu does not appear Make sure TV is tuned to same channel as the CH3 CH4 switch on the back of the VCR or the TVÕs video input refer to TVÕs manual Press MENU again If you use a basic hookup check VCR indicator in display panel Ð it should be on Press TV VCR to turn it on Check the connections B Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu C Press 1 to begin AU...

Page 11: ...e with the number buttons on the remote Press 0 before single digit numbers Example press 0 then 5 then 0 then 7 for a time of 5 07 Press 1 for AM or 2 for PM Press CLEAR on the remote to change incorrect entries D Press MENU on remote to remove SET TIME AND DATE from the TV screen and start the clock The time will appear in the VCRÕs display panel and the time and date will appear on the TV scree...

Page 12: ... the Auto TV VCR feature set to ON If you have connected your VCR using the audio video input of your TV you can prevent the VCR indicator from turning on automatically and interrupting the cable or antenna signal to your TV A Press MENU on the remote to see VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen B Press 5 to display PREFERENCES C Press 2 to select Auto TV VCR ON or OFF Select ON if you used one of the ba...

Page 13: ... up to 99 by pressing two numbers Select a cable channel over 99 by pressing and holding 1 until 1 appears on the screen Then press the other two numbers PAUSE Pauses action for viewing during playback Pauses recording to prevent recording of unwanted scenes PLAY Plays a tape POWER Turns the VCR on and off PREV CH Previous Channel Switches between two channels Select one channel and then use the n...

Page 14: ...ay panel The VCR will automatically rewind 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 7 Press STOP EJECT on the VCR to eject the tape once it is completely rewound Auto Play Feature This feature lets you tell the VCR whether you want it to automatically start playing a tape that is inserted with the safet...

Page 15: ...mote or FWD on the VCR to search forward at a faster than normal speed SRCH appears in the VCRÕs display panel 2 To return to playback press FF on the remote FWD on the VCR PLAY on the remote or PLAY PAUSE on the VCR Rewind Search 1 During playback press REW to search in reverse at a faster than normal speed SRCH appears in the VCRÕs display panel 2 To return to playback press REW PLAY on the remo...

Page 16: ... program or play back a segment of a prerecorded 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 For example if a 30 minute program was recorded at the beginning of the tape you would 1 Insert the prerecorded tape Make sure the tape is rewound Press STOP on the remote or STOP EJECT on the VCR 2 Press DISPL...

Page 17: ...rch forward or reverse from the location you are on the tape 1 Insert the prerecorded tape and press STOP 2 Press SEARCH on the remote to display the INDEX SEARCH menu on the TV screen 3 Press FF or REW to search for the next index mark or press two number buttons to enter the specific index mark you want the VCR to search for Press CLEAR to correct an entry 4 Press FF to search forward or press R...

Page 18: ...r on the TV screen 3 Locate the point on the tape that you want to return to quickly 4 Press CLEAR to reset the time counter to 0 00 00 5 You can continue to play the tape or perform other functions When you are finished press STOP 6 Press SEARCH twice to display the ZERO SEARCH menu The current tape counter is displayed 7 Press REW to return to 0 00 00 When the VCR reaches 0 00 00 it will begin p...

Page 19: ...the playback speed SP LP or SLP SP Standard Play gives the best quality recording That is why most prerecorded rental tapes are recorded in SP Fewer programs can be recorded on the tape SLP Super Long Play gives three times the recording time of tapes recorded in SP Special effects such as pause and picture search work well Cassette Recording Time Type SP SLP T120 2Hr 6Hr T160 2Hr 40Min 8Hr Record...

Page 20: ...e speed indicator appears in the VCRÕs display panel and on the TV screen 4 Select the channel to be recorded The channel number appears in the VCRÕs display panel and on the TV screen 5 Press REC on the remote or RECORD on the VCR to begin recording REC appears in the VCRÕs display panel while the VCR is recording Watch a TV Channel While VCR is Recording a Different Channel 1 Follow steps 1 thro...

Page 21: ...C will appear in the VCRÕs display panel You can increase the amount of recording time by pressing REC on the remote or RECORD on the VCR REC Ch 11 Record Length 0 30 Press REC to set length Express Display on TV Screen Operating Instructions 1 Turn on the VCR 2 Insert a tape with safety tab in place 3 Select the channel you want to record 4 Select the desired recording speed using SPEED on the re...

Page 22: ...wer s Choice 1 94 Viewer s Choice 2 55 WGN Chicago 43 WTBS Atlanta 60 WWOR New York Canadian List 67 AllarcomPayTelevision Superchannel 44 Arts Entertainment 72 CableNewsNetwork HeadlineNews 61 Cable News Network 70 Canadian HomeShopping Network 56 Canal Famille 69 Cathay International Television Inc 68 Chinavision Canada Corp 60 Country Music Television 63 Family Channel 62 First Choice 96 First ...

Page 23: ...Cable TV Station Name Such as ABC NBC CBS etc Channel Number You Receive This Station On VCR Plus Channel Number See Standardized VCR Plus Channel Chart Recording a Program Check your local listing for VCR Plus channel numbers assigned to network stations Check your local or cable listing for the channel numbers to enter in this column ...

Page 24: ... entry 4 Press MENU to enter the program If the VCR does not recognize the PlusCode number Unrecognized number Please re enter appears on the TV screen Check the number and enter it again 5 Press 1 2 3 or 4 to select type of program 1 One time Ð single program recorded once 2 Daily Ð program recorded at same time every day 3 Weekdays Ð program recorded at same time Monday through Friday 4 Weekly Ð...

Page 25: ...ng speed 7 Press MENU to enter your program A reminder appears which will time out or you can press MENU to return to the VCR MAIN MENU PROGRAMS OVERLAP may appear on the screen if you have entered two programs where the times overlap 8 The TIMER RECORDINGS menu appears Press 1 to enter an additional timer program or press 0 to exit 9 Turn off the VCR before recording begins TIMER appears in the V...

Page 26: ...om the line input is convenient if you have a satellite receiver or similar component attached to these jacks To timer record from the component connected to the VCRÕs line input Press INPUT or 0 0 to select VIDEO in place of the channel number on the TV screen during timer programming Program 1 One time Channel VIDEO Start time End time Start date Tape speed SLP Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU ...

Page 27: ...PAUSE on playback VCR when you reach the point on the tape or program where you want to begin copying If the tape was not recorded on the playback VCR streaks may appear and you may need to adjust tracking 6 Press RECORD then PAUSE on recording VCR 7 Press PAUSE buttons on both VCRs at the same time to begin copying the tape 8 Edit out segments that you do not want to copy by pressing PAUSE on rec...

Page 28: ...stop action viewing during playback Pauses the tape during recording to prevent recording unwanted material POWER Turns the VCR on or off RECORD Start the VCR recording Used for express recording Remote Sensor Receives signals from the remote control Aim the remote at this sensor with no objects between them REW Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped Searches the picture in reverse during playba...

Page 29: ...that is attached to this connector RF OUT Connector Passes signal to TV using the cable supplied VIDEO and AUDIO IN Jacks Receives signals from another component like a VCR or camcorder when it is connected to these jacks Use INPUT or channel number 0 0 to select VID1 in the VCRÕs display panel VIDEO and AUDIO OUT Jacks Sends signals from VCR to another component like a TV monitor or VCR when it i...

Page 30: ...ecord REC P Record pause REW Rewind SRCH Forward search SRCH Reverse search STOP VCR stopped T REC Timer recording REC Indicator Lights when the VCR is recording Tape Speed Indicators SP LP or SLP Press SPEED to change TIMER Indicator Lights when a timer recording is set VCR Indicator Applies Only to Basic Hookups Press TV VCR to turn on or off VCR indicator on Picture from VCR VCR indicator off P...

Page 31: ...8 mm Weight 9 5 pounds 4 3 kg Storage Temperature Range 22ûF 30ûC to 149ûF 65ûC Operating Temperature Range 41ûF 5ûC to 104ûF 40ûC Check your cable companyÔs compatibility requirements Cleaning the VCR Use a soft cloth or dusting attachment of your vacuum cleaner to dust your VCR Remove dust from the ventilation holes on the top back sides and bottom of the cabinet Plastic surfaces are easily scra...

Page 32: ...e page 10 Check to see if Auto TV VCR feature is set to OFF See page 10 Press TV VCR to turn VCR indicator off Switch TV to an active channel Check antenna connections Press TV VCR to turn VCR indicator on Check TV channel selected 3 or 4 to make sure it matches the channel selected with CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR Check TVÕs fine tuning Check video cable connections between VCR and TV monitor S...

Page 33: ...recording was to begin Program entered incorrectly wrong channel or times Power interruption Clock area in display panel will show Check to see if time and date are correct Ñ including AM PM Check Signal Type CABLE ANTENNA feature See page 8 Program exceeded tapeÕs length or tape was not rewound beforehand VCR was not turned off at the time recording was to start No tape in VCR or cassetteÕs safet...

Page 34: ...cover Customer instruction Your OwnerÕs Manual clearly describes how to install adjust and operate your VCR Any additional information should be obtained from your Dealer Installation and related adjustments Signal reception problems not caused by your VCR Damage from misuse or neglect Cleaning of video audio heads Remote control batteries A VCR that has been modified or incorporated into other pr...

Page 35: ...ton 12 13 25 26 POWER Button 8 11 PREFERENCES Menu 10 25 PREV CH Previous Channel Button 11 Problems Solving 30 31 Product Registration i REC and RECORD Buttons 11 18 19 25 26 REC Indicator 18 19 25 26 REC P Record Pause Indicator 17 Recording Basic 18 Express 19 Pause 17 Speeds 17 Timer 23 Types of 18 VCR Plus 20 22 Registration Card i Remote Sensor 26 Remove or Add Channels from Memory 9 REMOVE ...

Page 36: ...l only add delays in service for your product 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis IN 46290 1024 1996 Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc Trademark s Registered Marca s Registrada s Printed in Korea Part Number 96 VR348 1 If you would like a copy of this manual in French please follow the instructions below Si un livret d instructions en français n est pas inclus avec votre appareil vous pouvez e...