RCA VR352, User Manual

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Page 2: ...proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical Care and Cleaning Use a soft cloth or the dusting attachment of your vacuum cleaner to dust your VCR Remove dust from both top and bottom ventilation holes Plastic surfaces are easily scratched and can be marred by alcohol a...

Page 3: ...Menu 16 Remote VCR1 VCR2 Option 16 Auto Play 17 EnergySaver 17 Front Panel Brightness VCR Display 18 Preferred Tape Speed 18 VCR Basics 19 Remote Buttons 20 Component Buttons 20 VCR Function Buttons 20 TV Function Buttons 21 Playing a Tape 22 Automatic Rewind 23 Tape Eject 23 Recording 23 Check the Safety Tab 23 Recording 25 Recording Features 26 Express Recording XPR 26 Timer Recording 27 Timer R...

Page 4: ...ings to Know Before Connecting Components 43 Connections 43 Connecting Your VCR 44 Jacks and Cables 44 RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables F type 44 Audio Video Jacks and Cables RCA type 44 Choosing a VCR Connection 45 Advantages of Audio Video Cable Connections 45 TV with RF Jack Only 46 TV with Audio Video Jacks 47 TV with Audio Video Jacks and Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels Only 48 Reference 49 F...

Page 5: ...ng with channels and basic video tape operations are essential to get all you can out of theVCR Once you are comfortable with these features feel free to refer to other sections because they cover the more detailed information What Remains The final sections of this manual contain playback and recording information a detailed connections section and a reference section including troubleshooting ti...

Page 6: ... you have a TV with AUDIO VIDEO jacks use the jacks for a better connection Refer to the section Connections toward the back of the manual for additional connection options STEP 4 PLUG IN THE VCR Your VCR s power cord has a plastic band strung through the blades Remove plastic band before plugging the cord into the power outlet To remove band cut with a pair of scissors and pull it free of the bla...

Page 7: ...een see next step but this process walks you through a series of screens reducing the time needed to program your VCR Step 7 Initial Setup The first on screen menu during the initial set up asks which language you prefer to use for your VCR Use the remote control s number buttons to select options 1 Press 1 for English 2 for Español Spanish or 3 for Français French Select a language Seleccione un ...

Page 8: ...ge 0 Exit 2 Press 6 to display the LANGUAGE menu LANGUAGE Select a language 1 English 2 Espanol 3 Francais Press MENU to continue 3 On the remote control press one 1 for English two 2 for Spanish and three 3 for French All other on screen menus are worked with in similar ways using the remote control to follow on screen instructions See Additional Set Up Features in the next section for detailed i...

Page 9: ...et up but if you ever want to change a menu refer to this section Language Cable Box Set Up VCR Channel List Auto Channel Search Daylight SavingTime andTime Zone Time and Date VCR Plus Channels RemoteVCR1 VCR2 Auto Play EnergySaver Front Panel Brightness PreferredTape Speed 5 Setting Up the VCR 2 First things first 1 Recording 3 VCR Basics 4 OTHER FEATURES 6 5 7 7 Connections Program The Remote 8 ...

Page 10: ... screen displays will appear in that language 1 On your remote control press the MENU button to display the VCR MAIN MENU VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus 2 Timer Recodings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Preferences 6 Language 0 Exit 2 Press 6 to select the LANGUAGE menu LANGUAGE Select a language 1 English 2 Espanol 3 Francais Press MENU to continue 3 Select 1 English 2 Español Spanish or 3 Français French by press...

Page 11: ...lay CABLE BOX SETUP Then select one of the three choices CABLE BOX SETUP Do you use your cable box to receive ALL channels or only SOME Channels 1 ALL channels 2 Only SOME channels 3 Cancel setup 4 If you selected ALL CHANNELS enter the output channel of your cable box usually 03 or 04 or press the INPUT button on your remote control for video line input if you use AUDIO VIDEO jacks CABLE BOX SETU...

Page 12: ... VCR Channels List If you use a cable box for all channels this step is not necessary Your VCR may come with a channel list preset at the factory but you may want to add or delete some channels depending on whether they are active Auto Channel Search 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus 2 Timer Recodings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Preferences 6 Language 0 Exit 2 Press 4 to d...

Page 13: ...scanning channel 14 Press any key to cancel The VCR begins scanning for the available channels this takes a few minutes When the scan is complete the VCR tunes to the lowest channel number At this point pressing CHAN up or down should only select the active channels Changing the Signal Type 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU 2 Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu 3 Press 3 to change the Sig...

Page 14: ...on screen instructions to finish this set up Time and Date Before you set the time and date set the Auto DST Daylight Saving Time feature to ON or OFF for your area Setting Daylight Saving Time 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus 2 Timer Recodings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Preferences 6 Language 0 Exit 2 Press 3 to display the TIME menu Spring forward Fall backward In the ...

Page 15: ...the Time and Date 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU 2 Press 3 to display the TIME menu 3 Press 1 to display the SET TIME AND DATE menu SET TIME AND DATE Time hh mm Date Press MENU to cancel 4 Enter the data using the number buttons Press 0 before single digit numbers and follow the on screen directions SET TIME AND DATE Time 12 34 PM Date 11 18 97 Tuesday Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU ...

Page 16: ...or a complete VCR Plus channel list for your viewing area or contact your cable company Using the list may save you some time VCR Plus Channels Using VCR Plus can make programming timer recordings for cable or off air antenna easier but you have to put in a little time right now to set up a channel list A worksheet and abbreviated codes for typical cable services in the U S and Canada are provided...

Page 17: ...work 70 Canadian Home Shopping 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 Choice Two 97 First Choice Three 99 First Choice Four 90 House of Commons 91 La Chaine Francaise 51 The Learning Channel 65 MeteoMedia The Weather Network 48 MuchMusic Network 55 MusiquePlus 52 Nashville Net...

Page 18: ...rol VCR1 2 Auto Play ON 3 EnergySaver 2 00 4 Front Panel AUTO 5 Tape Speed SLP 0 Exit Now you are ready to select a category from the menu to set up Remote VCR1 VCR2 Option If you own a compatible RCA GE or ProScan remote that has a VCR2 VCR2 LD or VCR2 DVD button this feature allows you to set this VCR to respond to that button Press 1 to select the Remote Control item Then press the VCR2 VCR2 LD...

Page 19: ...y EnergySaver By default this VCR automatically turns off after two hours of inactivity Press 3 to change the time delay or to disable the feature OFF The VCR will remain turned on until you shut it off 1 00 2 00 or 3 00 The VCR turns off after one two or three hours of inactivity Thirty seconds before shutting off the VCR will warn you with a screen reading The VCR will turn off in 30 seconds Pre...

Page 20: ...e preferred recording speed to SLP Tape Speeds SP Standard Play Gives the best quality recording but fewer programs can be recorded on the tape Special effects such as pause slow motion picture search and frame advance work well when you play back tapes recorded in this speed SLP Super Long Play Gives three times the recording time of tapes recorded in SP Special effects such as pause slow motion ...

Page 21: ...a program should do just that This section shows you the basics of using yourVCR It discusses things like using the remote control playing a tape and recording programs VCR Basics tells you what you need to know in order to watch a movie or tape your favorite show Setting Up the VCR 2 First things first 1 Recording 3 VCR Basics 4 OTHER FEATURES 6 5 7 Connections Program The Remote 8 Reference ...

Page 22: ...her or lower channel in the VCR s channel memory CLEAR Resets time counter to 0 00 00 Allows you to change entries when setting the clock or a timer recording F ADV Lets you view one frame with each press of the button when tape is in pause FORWARD Fast forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped Searches forward through a tape during playback Starts slow motion during play pause and increases slow ...

Page 23: ...ances the tape 30 seconds of recorded material during playback Each press advances the tape an additional 30 seconds up to five minutes SPEED Selects a recording speed SP or SLP STOP Stops the current VCR function such as record playback rewind or fast forward Also ejects the tape if held for three seconds while the tape is in stop mode TRACKING Up or Down Lets you manually reduce the streaks that...

Page 24: ...re is set to ON the tape automatically begins playback if the safety tab on the cassette is removed Press FWD or REV FORWARD or REVERSE on remote to position the tape Press PLAY PAUSE if necessary on the VCR PLAY on remote to begin tape play Press PLAY PAUSE PAUSE on remote for stop action Press TRACKING up or down to remove any streaks from the picture if necessary Press STOP EJECT on VCR STOP on...

Page 25: ...R section for information about tape speed settings 2 Press the RECORD button to begin recording 3 Press STOP to stop recording If you just want to pause the recording for a short time such as during a commercial press PAUSE instead of STOP Check the Safety Tab No matter which recording option you use you need to make sure there is a tape in the VCR and that the tape s safety tab is in place You c...

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Page 27: ...ecording features that are available Recording Features Recording explained in VCR Basics section Express Recording Timer Recording Timer Recordings withVCR Plus Programming System Copying and EditingTapes Setting Up the VCR 2 First things first 1 Recording 3 VCR Basics 4 OTHER FEATURES 6 5 7 Connections Program The Remote 8 Reference ...

Page 28: ...r Recording with VCR Plus lets you program the VCR just by entering a PlusCode number found in TV guides Express Recording XPR Use express recording when you want to quickly record the remaining portion of the program you are watching 1 Set the tape speed by pressing the SPEED button on the remote 2 Press the RECORD button to begin recording 3 Repeatedly press the RECORD button to set up the recor...

Page 29: ...for the program with the number buttons The data includes the channel number press INPUT to select the line input start time including AM or PM and end time The start date is automatically entered based on the VCR clock The date and or speed can be changed when flashing Timer Recording Information The clock must be set correctly Insert a tape with the safety tab in place and enough tape to record ...

Page 30: ...o it now 1 Display the CHANNELS menu from the VCR MAIN MENU 2 Display the VCR Plus Channel List menu 3 Go to Setting Up Your VCR if you need more information on setting up your VCR Plus channel list Using VCR Plus Programming Codes 1 Press MENU to bring up the VCR MAIN MENU VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus 2 Timer Recodings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Preferences 6 Language 0 Exit 2 Press 1 to display the VCR Plu...

Page 31: ...ed Remember to insert a recordable tape and turn the VCR off before the program start time Remember to leave your cable box on and tuned to the desired channel VCR Plus Programming Recording Clock must be set correctly Insert a tape with the safety tab in place and enough tape to record the program The output of your cable box appears in the Channel item of the timer recording menu if you ve set u...

Page 32: ...VCR Plus 2 Timer Recodings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Preferences 6 Language 0 Exit 2 Press 2 to displayed to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu TIMER RECORDINGS 1 Create a New Program 2 Review Existing Progs 3 Use VCR Plus Code 0 Exit 2 Press 2 to display the REVIEW EXISTING PROGS screen Program 1 One time Channel 104 Cable Start Time 12 00 AM End Time 01 30 AM Start Date 10 24 97 FRI Tape Speed SLP Pres...

Page 33: ...and TV 3 Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel either 3 4 or TV s video input 4 If you are using coaxial cables for the connection tune recording VCR to channel 3 or 4 the one selected on the playback VCR If you are using audio video cables select the line input on the recording VCR 5 Insert the tape you want to copy into playback VCR Insert a blank tape with its safety tab in place into recordin...

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Page 35: ...rogrammed to control a television It is programmed to control an RCA GE or ProScanTV Other manufacturer s brands need to be programmed Setting Up the VCR 2 First things first 1 Recording 3 VCR Basics 4 OTHER FEATURES 6 5 7 Connections Program the Remote 8 Reference ...

Page 36: ... the remote 4 Enter the code from the code list 5 Release TV and then press CHAN up or down If the TV responds to the remote commands the remote is programmed 6 If the TV does not respond repeat these steps using the next code listed for your TV s brand Operating the TV After you set up the remote see which buttons operate your TV 1 Point the remote at the TV and press the TV button If the TV does...

Page 37: ...Kenwood 06 12 Loewe 04 Luxman 06 LXI 04 05 07 Magnavox 04 06 12 Marantz 04 06 MGA 06 12 Mitsubishi 06 12 MTC 06 NAD 07 NEC 06 Panasonic 04 08 11 Philco 04 06 12 Philips 03 04 06 12 Pioneer 06 Portland 06 12 ProScan 01 Proton 06 Quasar 11 Radio Shack 01 05 13 RCA 01 06 12 Realistic 05 Sampo 06 Samsung 06 09 12 Sanyo 05 08 Sears 01 05 06 07 08 10 12 Sharp 06 13 Sony 03 Soundesign 06 Sylvania 04 06 1...

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Page 39: ...ance VCR operation Picture Search Options Pro Tect Plus Locking Tracking Time Counter On Screen Displays Setting Up the VCR 2 First things first 1 Recording 3 VCR Basics 4 Other Features 6 5 7 Connections Program The Remote 8 Reference ...

Page 40: ...2 Press FORWARD FWD or REVERSE REV again or press PLAY to return to normal playback Commercial Scan Search Button This is useful for skipping commercials or short program segments 1 Press SEARCH once during playback to advance the tape approximately 30 seconds of recorded material 2 Each press of the SEARCH button adds an additional 30 seconds up to five minutes Frame Advance Frame advance lets yo...

Page 41: ...arch Press CLEAR on the remote to correct an entry 4 Press FWD to search forward or REV to search in reverse The VCR will locate your index mark and begin playback If you did not enter a specific index number the VCR will locate the next index mark and begin playback 5 Press STOP to stop index searching Some index marks may be missed by the VCR A mark too close to your location on the tape The mar...

Page 42: ...ect Plus Locking Feature To disable the usage of the VCR or to protect your timer recordings you can lock the VCR so that the buttons on the VCR or remote won t work To Lock Press and hold either the remote s POWER or OFF button All lighted digits on the front panel will flash when activated The digits will also flash if you turn on the VCR when this feature is activated To Unlock the feature and ...

Page 43: ...recording only playback Time Counter The time counter shows the actual time it takes to record a program or play back a segment of a 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 ejected from the VCR For example if you record a 30 minute program at the beginning of the tape and you want to go to the end of that prog...

Page 44: ...played 1 Press INFO to see the on screen displays 2 Press INFO again to have only the time counter remain on the screen 3 Press INFO again to have no displays appear on the TV screen This is useful for dubbing tapes Turning off the VCR also resets the displays Time counter only does not time out Stop Ch 05 0 30 00 11 18 97 Tue 01 30PM SLP 0 30 00 1 2 3 On screen display times out No displays will ...

Page 45: ...ad cables and keep them away from the audio video cables as much as possible Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded Refer to the Safety Tips sheet packed with your unit Protect Your Components from Overheating Do not block ventilation holes in any of the components Arrange the components so that air can circulate freely Do not stack components Allow adequate ventilation when placi...

Page 46: ...OUT The coaxial cable supplied with your VCR is used to connect the VCR s RF OUT jack and your TV s antenna input Audio Video Jacks and Cables RCA type The AUDIO VIDEO jacks provide very good picture quality and sound and can be used if your TV has audio video input jacks These jacks are used for most audio video connections between components The VCR AUDIO VIDEO jacks are color coded yellow for v...

Page 47: ...ith RF jack only TV with audio video jacks TV with audio video jacks and cable box to unscramble pay channels only If you need to connect additional components not shown in the diagrams here and are unsure of how to connect them refer to the instruction manual that came with that particular component Advantages of Audio Video Cable Connections Using a simple coaxial cable connection gives you good...

Page 48: ...ection coaxial cable for cable box connection To connect 1 Connect cables as shown 2 Return to First Things First then follow the steps Using This Connection Tune your TV to channel 3 or 4 whichever one you selected with the 3 CH 4 switch on the back of the VCR To play a tape 1 Insert a tape 2 If necessary press PLAY To record one program and watch another 1 Begin recording a program using one of ...

Page 49: ...tion or two coaxial cables for cable box connection two audio video cables To connect 1 Connect cables as shown 2 Return to First Things First then follow the steps Using This Connection Tune your TV to its video input channel To play a tape 1 Insert a tape 2 If necessary press PLAY To record one program and watch another 1 Begin recording a program using one of the recording features 2 Select a d...

Page 50: ... To connect 1 Connect cables as shown 2 Return to First Things First then follow the steps Using This Connection Tune your TV to its video input channel To play a tape 1 Insert a tape 2 If necessary press PLAY To record a scrambled or unscrambled program and watch another unscrambled program 1 Begin recording a scrambled or unscrambled program through the cable box using one of the recording featu...

Page 51: ...s and display You also will find a TroubleshootingTips section in this Appendix which might help to resolve some of those simple problems Finally this section contains your warranty information Setting Up the VCR 2 First things first 1 Recording 3 VCR Basics 4 OTHER FEATURES 6 5 7 8 Connections Reference Program The Remote ...

Page 52: ... POWER Turns the VCR on or off RECORD Starts VCR recording Used for express recording Remote Sensor Receives signals from the remote control Aim the remote at this sensor REV Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped Searches the picture in reverse during playback Starts slow motion during play pause and decreases slow motion speed STOP EJECT Stops the normal functions such as record playback rewin...

Page 53: ...TOR Lights when the VCR is recording TIMER INDICATOR Lights during an express or timer recording or when the VCR is set for a timer recording and the VCR is turned off Flashes when the clock is not set Flashes when the timer redcording is set and there is no tape in the VCR VCR INDICATOR Applies only if the VCR Viewing Channel is 3 or 4 Press the TV VCR button on the remote or front VCR panel to t...

Page 54: ...er when it is connected to these jacks Use INPUT on the remote to select L to record from these jacks For more information about the VIDEO INPUT see page 53 AUDIO and VIDEO OUT Jacks Sends signals from VCR to another component like a TV or VCR when it is connected to these jacks ANT IN Jack Receives a signal from an antenna or cable system when attached RF OUT Jack Passes signal to TV using the ca...

Page 55: ...V If so follow the step above If those options do not work try the following ideas You might access the Video Input Channel by pressing a button on the remote see table below selecting the channel from the TV s menu system see table below tuning directly to the channel by selecting a specific channel number see table below going through all the channels in the channel list by pressing the channel ...

Page 56: ... turn VCR indicator on Check TV channel selected 3 or 4 to make sure it matches the channel selected with 3 CH 4 switch on back of VCR Check to make sure the TV s fine tuning is correct for the channel you have selected Check video cable connections between VCR and TV monitor Check to make sure the TV monitor is set to video input Try another tape Some snow streaks are normal during search stop ac...

Page 57: ...g was to begin Check to make sure the program was entered correctly wrong channel or times Power interruption Reset the clock Check to see if time and date are correct including AM PM Check to make sure the program did not exceed the tape s length or the tape was not rewound beforehand Check to make sure the VCR was turned off at the time recording was to start Check to make sure there was a tape ...

Page 58: ... CABLE TV or ANTENNA instead May not be necessary if using a cable box for all channels Contact your local cable company for more information Tape plays back in slow motion Press PLAY to return to normal playback Cannot select channels over 69 Cable channels over 69 can only be selected if Signal Type CABLE ANTENNA feature is set to CABLE Cassette with safety tab removed does not start to play aut...

Page 59: ...nches deep 273 mm Weight 7 8 pounds 3 55 kg Storage Temperature 22 F to 149 F Range 30 C to 65 C Operating 41 F to 104 F Temperature Range 5 C to 40 C Check your cable company s 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 surf...

Page 60: ...arranty does not cover Customer instruction Your Owner s 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 Batteries A VCR that has been modified or incorporated into other ...

Page 61: ...learing programs 30 Coaxial Cables positioning 43 Commercial Scan 38 Component buttons 20 Connecting Your VCR 44 Connecting your VCR 4 Connections 43 audio video cable 45 TV a v jacks box to unscramble pay channel 48 TV with a v jacks 47 TV with RF jack only 46 Two VCRs 31 Copying and editing tapes 31 D Date and Time setting 12 Daylight saving time 12 E Ejecting a tape 23 EnergySaver feature 17 Ex...

Page 62: ...AUSE button 50 Playing a tape 22 Plugging in the VCR 4 POWER button 20 23 50 Power surges 43 Pro Tect Plus Locking feature 40 Problem solving 54 Programming the remote 33 to operate TVs 34 PROGRAMS OVERLAP message 29 R RECORD button 21 23 50 Recording copying and editing tapes 31 Express XPR 26 speeds 18 timer 27 VCR Plus 28 XPR Express 26 Remote Control buttons 20 installing batteries 4 TV VCR fu...

Page 63: ...ing 23 playing 22 Tape Speeds LP 18 SLP 18 Time and Date Daylight Saving 12 setting manually 13 Time Counter 41 TIMER indicator 29 Timer recording 26 27 stopping 30 with VCR Plus 26 Tips troubleshooting 54 Tracking 41 TRACKING buttons 21 Troubleshooting tips 54 TV button 20 34 TV codes 35 TV function buttons 21 TV programming the remote to control 34 TV VCR button 21 V VCR button 20 VCR channel li...

Page 64: ...e 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 This will only add delays in service for your product As an ENERGY STAR Partner Thomson Consumer Electronics has determined that this product or product model meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency ...