RCA VR534, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...i_ _ _ _i _ _ VCR OWNER S MODEL VR534 _ h I AL 7 ...

Page 2: ... power For safety reasons make sure any equipment or accessories connected to this product bears the UL listing mark or if purchased and used in Canada the CSA certification mark If in doubt contact qualified service personnel FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user s authority to operate it Note To Cable TV Installer This reminder is pr...

Page 3: ...Buttons VCR Function Buttons TV Function Buttons 9 9 10 10 11 11 Playing a Tape Operating Instructions Using the Playback Features Pause for Stop Action Slow Motion Picture Search Time Counter Memory Stop Feature Frame Advance Commercial Scan Automatic Tracking Manual Tracking Recording a Program Types of Recordings Recording Speeds Recording Pause Basic Recording Operating Instructions Watch a TV...

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

Page 5: ...ort5 Ohm OR Adapter RF Coaxial Cable supplied 75 to 75 300 Ohm _ Separator jj J _ _ i _ _ i Cable OR _ i Antenna UHF _ Back of 1 V El Advanced hookup Use this hookup for slightly improved picture quality and more convenient operation use of TVNGR button not required 1 Connect as shown This connection requires additional accessories not provided 2 Plug in power cords of VCR and TV 3 Turn to page 7 ...

Page 6: ...or Setting Up the VCR El Advanced hookup Use this hookup for slightly improved picture quality and more convenient operation use of TV VCR button not required 1 2 Connect as shown This connection requires additional accessories not provided Plug in power cords of VCR TV and cable box 3 Turn to page 7 for Setting Up the VCR You will tune the TV to its video input to watch the VCR L Transmltt VCR Si...

Page 7: ...to page 7 for Setting Up the VCR Am VCR Signals Front t o t VCR I L From CJble Back of VCR nFco_al Cable Box _ VIDEO AUDIO INFROMANT 11_4 RF C_lxlal Cable m 75 to 75 360 Ohm supplied _ Separator i VHF Cable _ _ Antenna UHF Backof TV B Advanced hookup Use this hookup for slightly improved picture quality and more convenient operation use of TV VCR button not required 1 Connect as shown This connect...

Page 8: ...n pages 3 4 or 5 Option B Hookup Use this hookup for slightly improved copy quality and more convenient operation use of TV VCR button not required 1 Select a hookup from pages 2 through 5 and then modify with this connection 2 Connect as shown This connection requires additional accessories not provided 3 Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV 4 Turn to page 7 for Setting Up the VCR You will select t...

Page 9: ...trol VCR B Press VCR PROG on the remote to see the menu on the TV screen If the menu does not appear on the TV screen Make sure TV is tuned to same channel as CH3 CH4 switch on VCR or the TV s video input refer to TV s manual Press VCR1 VCR2 and then press VCR PROG If you use a basic hookup check _ indicator in display panel it should be on Press TVNGR to turn it on Check the connections C When me...

Page 10: ...e TV screen and in the display panel D Press TV VCR to see the TV channels The _ indicator does not light in the display panel Change channels using the TV s remote E Return the TV to the VCR viewing channel OH3 or CH4 F Press VCR1 VCR2 then TV VCR to switch back to the picture from the VCR TO SELECT RODE PUSH NUMBER SHOWN 1 VCR PLUS PROGRAM 2 TIMER PROGRAM 3 PROGRAM REVIEW 4 CLOCK SET 5 VCR SET U...

Page 11: ...olling a TV The VCR s remote is preprogrammed to control the basic functions of a compatible RCA ProScan or GE TV The remote can also be set up to control other manufacturer s brands To program the remote use the remote button at the right that corresponds to your brand Not all models are compatible Program the remote for a TV A Turn on the TV B Point the VCR remote at the TV C Hold the IV button ...

Page 12: ...nd Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped Searches the picture in reverse motion during playback F FWD Fast Forward Fast forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped Searches the picture in forward motion during playback STOP Stops the normal functions such as record playback rewind fast forward and pause of the VCR RECORD Starts VCR recording PAUSE Pauses action for viewing during playback Pauses ...

Page 13: ...ttons Press the TV button to set remote to control a compatible TV Some buttons may not work with the TV OFF POWER Turns off an RCA TV when remote is set to control TV Used with TV button to turn a compatible TV on or off when the remote is programmed to control that TV See page 9 VOLUME A T Raises and lowers sound PREV CH Previous Channel Switches between two channels Select one channel and then ...

Page 14: ... indicator appears in the VCR s display panel 4 If necessary press TRACKING up or down on the remote to remove any streaks from the picture Details are on page 15 5 6 7 Press STOP EJECT on the VCR or STOP on the remote Press REWIND on VCR or REW on the remote control The VCR will automatically rewind the tape if it reaches the end of the tape during playback While rewinding you can press POWER on ...

Page 15: ...o change the speed Sound is turned off during slow motion playback Slow motion works best in the SP and SLP speeds 1 Press SLOW SPEED to increase the speed or to decrease the speed 2 Use TRACKING or to remove any streaks from the picture 3 Press PLAY to return to playback The VCR will automatically switch from slow motion playback to stop after a few minutes Picture Search You can search a picture...

Page 16: ...to remove the time counter from the screen Memory Stop Feature Tile memory stop feature allows you to quickly return to a counter reading of 0 00 00 M at any spot on the tape This is especially convenient when you want to watch a Segment of the tape several times Using the Time Counter s Memory Stop Feature 1 Insert a pre recorded tape 2 Press DISPLAY three times to turn on the memory stop feature...

Page 17: ... CS once during playback to advance the tape approximately 60 seconds 2 Press F ADWCS twice during playback to advance the tape approximately 120 seconds Automatic Tracking The VCR has automatic tracking which adjusts the ptcture When playing bahl d6pe _ _ recorded on another VCR Automatic tracking is turned on whenever a tape is inserted Manual Tracking Occasionally you may need to manually adjus...

Page 18: ...Recording operatingInstructions 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 1 Insert a tape with safety tab in place The cassette in indicator _ lights in the VCR s display panel 2 Press VCR1 VCR2 to set remote to control VCR 8 If using one of the basic hookups make sure the rive_R1 indicator appears in the VCR s display panel If...

Page 19: ... channel during VCR Plus and timer recordings Cable box did not tune to channel 9 Press number 1 on ihe remote and enter a different code from the chart If these codes do not work Try repositioning the cable box on top of the VCR and reentering the codes Try entering all code numbers 00 52 Press CLEAR on remote to change incorrect entries If none of the codes work press VCR PROG to quit The VCR wi...

Page 20: ...are finished TO SELECT MODE PUSH NUMBER SHOWN 1 VCR PLUS PROGRAM 2 TIMER PROGRAM 3 PROGRAM REVIEW 4 CLOCK SET 5 VCR SET UP PUSH NUMBER TO CHANGE 1 NTENNAICATV CATV 2 AUTO PROGRAM 3 ADD ERASE CHANNEL 4 CABLE BOX SET UP 5 VCR PLUS CH LIST VCR PLUS CH LIST VCR CH CABLE CH 01 _ 02 PUSH CH UP OR CH DN TO END PUSH PROGRAM ANT ANT CH Standardized VCR Plus Channel Numbers for Cable TV U S A List Canadian ...

Page 21: ...program 1 ONE TIME PROGRAM single program 2 DALLYPROGRAM Monday through Friday 3 WEEKLY PROGRAM same program once a week A screen appears verifying the channel time on time off and date of recording PROGRAM OVERLAP may appear on the screen if you entered two programs where the times overlap 6 Select a recording speed by pressing T SPEED 7 Press VCR PROG to enter your program and return to the main...

Page 22: ...V screen TO SELECT MODE PUSH NUMBER SHOWN 1 VCR PLUS PROGRAM 2 TIMER PROGRAM TO SELECT RObE PUSH NUMBER SHOWN 1 ONE TIME PROGRAM 2 DAILY PROGRAM M F 3 WEEKLY PROGRAM ONE TIME PROGRAM I CH_ _ ONE TIME PROGRAM 1 CH08 TIME ON 7 ONE TIME PROGRAM 1 CH 08 TIME ON 09 30 PM TIME OFF L7 ONE TIME CH TIME ON TIME OFF START DATE TAPE SPEED TO PROGRAM I 08 09 30 PM 10 00 PM 11 11 93 THU SLP END PUSH PROGRAM 8 ...

Page 23: ...d 9 indicators appear in the VCR s display panel Additional Recording Information Timer Recording From the VCR s Line Input The line input refers to the signal coming from the AUDIO and VIDEO IN jacks of the VCR This is convenient if you have a satellite receiver or similar component attached to the AUDIO and VIDEO IN jacks To timer record from the component connected to the VCR s line inputs 1 Pr...

Page 24: ...en 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 recording VCR to stop copying the tape Then locate the next segment you want to copy on playback VCR by using F FWD REW and PLAY Press PAUSE on the playback VCR Press PAUSE at the same time on both VCRs to resume copying 9 Pre...

Page 25: ...88 mm 12 6 inches deep 320 mm Weight 11 7 pounds 5 3 kg Storage Temperature Range Operating Temperature Range 22 F to 149 F 41 F to 104 F Check your cable company s compatibility requirements v r 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 ...

Page 26: ...when the VCR is stopped Searches the picture in reverse during playback PLAY Plays a tape F FWD Fast Forward Fast forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped Searches the picture forward during playback CHANNEL A T Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCR s channel memory TV VCR Applies only to basic hookup Switches the picture signal so that it either comc_ from the VCR or the TV channel See...

Page 27: ... Line Inputs ID DD DB T SL s Program Speed Indlcalors Time or Time Counter Press DISPLAY to switch between the current time and elapsed time counter Channel Number or Line Inputs L1 or L2 The channel number or line input is displayed Press INPUT on VCR to light L1 to record from the VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN jacks on the back of the VCR Press INPUTon VCR to light 1_2to record from the VIDEO IN and AUD...

Page 28: ...o turn ga_ indicator on Check TV channel selected 3 or 4 to make sure it matches the channel selected with CH3 OH4 switch on back of VCR Check TV s fine tuning Check video cable connections between VCR and TV monitor Set TV monitor to video input channel Try another tape i Some snow streaks are normal during search stopaction frame advance and slow motion playback Streaks in picture during normal ...

Page 29: ... display panel will show Check to see if time and date are correct including AM PM Program exceeded tape s length or tape was not rewound beforehand VCR was not turned off at the time recording was to start No tape in VCR or cassette s safety tab broken off VCR ejects cassette when the end of the tape is reached during a timer recording Clock shows incorrect time or date Power interruption Clock o...

Page 30: ... 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 Remote controlbatteries A VCR that has been modified or incorporated into other products...

Page 31: ...7 19 OUT TO TV Connector 2 3 6 25 Pay Channels 2 5 PAUSE Button 10 13 15 16 22 Pause for Stop Action 13 Picture Search 13 Place channels in VCR s memory 7 PLAY Button 10 12 13 22 24 Play Indicator 12 25 Playback 12 15 Playback Slow Motion 13 Playing a Tape 12 15 POWER Button 21 24 PREV CH Previous Channel Button 10 11 Problem Solving 26 27 PROG VCR Button 7 9 10 11 17 19 20 PROGRAM REVIEW Feature ...

Page 32: ...om et votre adresse en vous adressant h Thomson Consumer Electronics Attention Canadian Operations P O Box 0944 Indianapolis IN 46206 0944 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 canon This will only add delays in se_ vice for your product Thomso...