RCA VRM420, User Manual

Page 1: ...VCR User s Guide Changing Entertainment Again VRM420 VRM421 Please read therse instructions before operating this product for the first time ...

Page 2: ...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 Power Consumption 120 V 60Hz 17W Product Registration Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately Returning the card allows us to contact you if needed Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of p...

Page 3: ...nts Repeatedly press the Record button on the VCR front panel or remote control to set the desired duration of time to record ShowSaver Memory Protection Description Set timer programs are stored indefinitely using the VCR s permanent memory This way you ll never have to worry about losing your programs due to an extended power outage Requirements Store a daily or weekly timer program in the VCR s...

Page 4: ...l until the front panel display will blinks for several seconds The VCR unlocks by pressing and holding the ON OFF button on the remote control again until the front panel display blinks for several seconds SQPB S VHS Quasi Playback Description Your VCR will be able to play back tapes recorded in Super VHS mode S VHS or S VHS ET Super VHS tapes played back on this VCR will be displayed in standard...

Page 5: ... Screen Menus 12 Complete the QuickSet Guide 12 Accessing Menus 12 VCR Basics 13 Playing a Tape 13 Automatic Rewind 13 Tape Eject 13 Recording 13 Check the Safety Tab 13 Using the VCR s Menu System 15 Using On Screen Menus to Set Up Features 16 Language 16 Cable Box Setup 16 VCR Channels List 17 Auto Channel Searching 17 Changing the Signal Type 18 Adding or Removing Channels 18 Time and Date 19 S...

Page 6: ...cording 33 Reviewing and Clearing Programs 33 Copying and Editing Tapes Using Two VCRs 34 Picture Search Options 34 Forward and Reverse Search 34 Slow Motion 35 Frame Advance 35 Index Search 35 Go To Search 36 Child Lock VCR Disabling Feature 36 Tracking 36 Time Counter 37 On Screen Displays 38 Other Information 39 Troubleshooting Tips 40 General VCR Problems 40 Recording Problems 41 Playback Prob...

Page 7: ...tertainment Again Connections Setup Chapter Overview Things to Consider Before Connecting Cable Considerations Making the Connection Navigating On Screen Menus Completing the QuickSet Guide Basic Recording Chapter 1 ...

Page 8: ... your unit for detailed information Protect Components From Overheating Never block ventilation slots in any component Arrange the components so that air can circulate freely Do not stack components Allow adequate ventilation when placing components in a stand Place an amplifier or satellite receiver on the top shelf of a stand so heated air rising from it will not flow around other components Cab...

Page 9: ...rchase Audio Video A V cables not provided and connect the VCR to the TV A V jacks and cables also provide a superior image and sound quality For details about using this advanced setup see the instructions on page 48 Using A V jacks to connect the VCR to the TV requires tuning to the TV s Video Line Input to see the VCR s picture For more information about finding your TV s Video Line Input see p...

Page 10: ...k 2 Connect the antenna cable feed to the VCR Connect your TV s antenna cable feed RF coaxial cable not included to the ANT IN jack on the VCR Note Flip the CH 3 4 switch on the back of the VCR to the channel that is not used in your area This will be the channel that the TV must be tuned to in order to see the VCR s picture Go To Page 11 VCR TV CH ANT IN OUT IN AUDIO VIDEO 3 4 RF OUT VCR TV back ...

Page 11: ...ellite receiver and the other end to the ANT IN jack on the VCR 3 Connect the antenna to your satellite receiver If necessary connect an antenna or cable line feed not included to the antenna input jack on the satellite receiver 4 Connect the satellite feed to the satellite receiver Connect the satellite receiver s RF coaxial cable feed not included to the satellite input jack on the satellite rec...

Page 12: ... 2 Connect the cable box to the VCR Connect one end of a second RF coaxial cable not included to the cable box s TV output jack and the other end to the ANT IN jack on the VCR 3 Connect the cable feed to your cable box Connect the RF coaxial cable feed not included to the antenna input jack on the cable box Go To Page 11 VCR TV Cable Box CABLE ANTENNA VCR TV VIDEO R L MONO S VIDEO AUDIO L IN OUT C...

Page 13: ...e batteries with the diagram in the battery compartment 3 Put the battery compartment cover back on the remote Turn on the TV and VCR Turn on the TV and press the VCR button on the remote control to turn it on Note If you have an RCA GE or Proscan TV your VCR s remote control may be able to operate it without being programmed Press the TV button on the remote control and then the ON OFF button If ...

Page 14: ...efer to have the on screen menus appear in The remaining menus throughout the setup will appear in the language chosen Just follow the step by step procedures until the QuickSet Guide is complete Note If you get a prompt saying The Auto Clock Set was unsuccessful Would you like to set the time and date then time information may not be available in your area Follow the on screen instructions to set...

Page 15: ...y Press STOP to stop playback Automatic Rewind The VCR automatically rewinds the tape if it reaches the end of the tape during playback While rewinding you can press the ON OFF button and the VCR will turn off after finishing If the tape has no safety tab it will be ejected Tape Eject Press the EJECT button on the VCR when stopped to eject the tape You can also press and hold the remote control s ...

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Page 17: ...5 Changing Entertainment Again Using the VCR s Menu System Chapter Overview Setting Up the VCR s Preferences Using On Screen Menus Cable Box Setup Setting Time and Date Setting VCR Preferences Chapter 2 ...

Page 18: ... select LANGUAGE 3 Select English Spanish Español or French Français Cable Box Setup This set up applies only when all channels are received through a cable box In this case the VCR will automatically enter the channel used to view cable box programming Your VCR will use this channel for all future timer recordings 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU 2 Press 3 to display the CHANNELS menu 3 ...

Page 19: ... Press 1 to select AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH 4 Select one of the three options Cable TV searches for cable stations Antenna searches for local broadcast stations Detect Automatically decides which input to use for you Notes With Detect Automatically a strong cable or antenna signal in your area may cause channels to be detected inaccurately If this should happen manually select the input signal for the ...

Page 20: ...oose ADD REMOVE CHANNELS To go to the channel you want to add or remove use the remote control s CHANNEL or buttons or enter a specific channel number using the number buttons Once the desired channel is displayed the on screen menu will tell you if the channel is currently in the VCR s viewing list Press the CLEAR button to remove a channel from the available channels list or press the INFO butto...

Page 21: ...h a cable box or satellite receiver the VCR will not reset the clock after a power outage unless the cable box is tuned to the channel carrying time data If the time does not automatically set after trying for ten minutes manually set the time and date information using the TIME menu see the next page for information on manually setting time and date information To Activate the Auto Clock Set Feat...

Page 22: ... digit numbers and follow the on screen directions to exit the menus Additional Set Up Features in the Preferences Menu Note The features described on the following pages are all accessed through the PREFERENCES menu To Access the PREFERENCES menu 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU 2 Press 5 to select PREFERENCES You are now ready to select an item from the PREFERENCES menu to set up Displa...

Page 23: ... you insert a tape with its safety tab removed To Access Auto Play 1 In the PREFERENCES menu press 2 repeatedly to switch between Auto Play ON and OFF Select ON if you want a tape with its safety tab removed to start playing automatically when inserted Select OFF if you do not want a tape with its safety tab removed to start playing automatically Auto TV VCR To control whether the VCR s TV VCR set...

Page 24: ...ness VCR Display You can change the brightness level of the VCR s front panel display In the PREFERENCES menu press the 5 button repeatedly to toggle between options AUTO The display brightens when the VCR is on and dims when the VCR is off BRIGHT The display bright whether the VCR is on or off DIM keeps the display at a low brightness level whether the VCR is on or off Tape Speed You can choose a...

Page 25: ...into the end time Auto Repeat is set back to by resetting the dialog box ejecting a tape powering off the VCR power interruption or by recording start When a duration time has been set The VCR will automatically switch to rewind if the counter meets or goes past the set Auto Repeat duration The VCR will automatically switch to playback during rewind if the counter equals or is less than 0 00 The A...

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Page 27: ...25 Changing Entertainment Again Using the Remote Control Chapter Overview Buttons on the Remote Control Programming the Remote Control to Operate Other TVs Using a Programmed Remote Control Chapter 3 ...

Page 28: ...ear to the right of the number then add the second two Example to tune to channel 123 press and hold the 1 button for two seconds then when the dashes appear press 2 then press 3 CHAN up and down buttons Scan up or down through the VCR s stored channels Press once to change the channel up or down press and hold to continue changing channels CLEAR Removes any menu or information display from the sc...

Page 29: ...STOP button for several seconds also ejects an inserted tape TRACKING up and down Allows the manual reduction of streaks which may appear on the picture during regular or slow motion playback Reduces picture jitter during play pause mode TV Puts the remote control in TV operating mode This button will automatically turn on most RCA GE and Proscan TVs TV VCR Toggles the VCR between TV and VCR viewi...

Page 30: ...brand name of your TV and the code s that brand uses Notes This remote control may not operate all models of the brands that are shown in the code list Note the difference between the TV and VCR on screen displays to see which one the remote is operating 1 Turn on the TV 2 Find your TV brand and code number s in the code list on the next page 3 Press and hold the TV button on the remote control 4 ...

Page 31: ...ho 03 06 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 Sylvani...

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Page 33: ...31 Changing Entertainment Again Using the VCR s Features Chapter Overview Recording Express Recording XPR Timer Recordings Copying and Editing Tapes Chapter 4 ...

Page 34: ... on tape length up to four hours total To Activate XPR 1 If necessary turn on the VCR and tune it to the channel with the desired programming 2 If necessary insert a tape with its safety tab in place into the VCR Make sure it is cued to record at the proper starting point Note To override the preferred tape speed setting press the SPEED button on the remote control repeatedly to toggle between SP ...

Page 35: ...d the unit is turned off For a cable box or satellite receiver turn it on and tune it to the channel you want to record before the recording is to begin To Set Up to as Many as Eight Timer Recording Programs 1 Press the MENU button to display the VCR MAIN MENU 2 Press the 1 button to choose TIMER RECORDINGS 3 Press the 1 button to choose Create a New Program 4 Select how often you want the program...

Page 36: ...e same time to begin copying the tape 8 To edit segments that you do not want to copy Press PAUSE on recording VCR to pause copying Locate the next segment you want to copy on the playback VCR by using FWD REV and PLAY and then press PAUSE Press PAUSE on both VCRs at the same time to resume copying 9 Press STOP on both VCRs when finished Picture Search Options The basic way to search during playba...

Page 37: ... every time you start a recording During playback you can locate the program you want to play by the number of index marks or by scanning The VCR will search forward or reverse from the location you are at on the tape To Activate Index Search 1 While playing back press the STOP button to freeze the action 2 Press the SEARCH button on the remote control to display the INDEX SEARCH screen on the TV ...

Page 38: ...d hold either the remote control s ON OFF or VCR button until the front panel display flashes To Unlock Press and hold either the remote control s ON OFF or VCR button until the front panel display flashes for several seconds Unlocking is the only way to turn on and use the VCR Tracking Your VCR has automatic tracking which removes streaks and noise from the picture Automatic tracking is activated...

Page 39: ...gram to start another recording 1 Press the INFO button twice to display only the time counter 2 Press the CLEAR button to reset the time counter to 0 00 00 3 Press the remote control s FORWARD button FWD on the VCR to advance a tape until the time counter reads 0 30 00 4 Press the STOP button This is the approximate end of a 30 minute program you may want to press the PLAY button to verify When t...

Page 40: ...NFO again to have only the time counter remain on the screen The time counter is also displayed in the VCR s front panel 3 Press INFO again to have no displays appear on the TV screen The time counter remains in the VCR s display panel This is useful for dubbing tapes 4 Press the INFO button again to return to the normal display The current time is displayed in the VCR s display panel Note Turning...

Page 41: ...ertainment Again Other Information Chapter Overview Troubleshooting Specifications Care and Cleaning Front Display and Back Panel Diagrams Finding the TV s Video Line Input Advanced Connection Diagram Index Chapter 5 ...

Page 42: ... and correct Rewind does not operate Check to make sure the tape is not already rewound Clock shows incorrect time or date Power interruption Check to make sure the clock is set accurately check AM PM and date Check Daylight Saving setting Clock may have adjusted for daylight saving Time did not adjust for Daylight Saving time Check to make sure Daylight Saving feature is set correctly VCR makes n...

Page 43: ...the time recording was to start Check to make sure there was a tape in the VCR and the cassette s safety tab was intact VCR ejects cassette when the end of the tape is reached during a timer recording Will not record Check to make sure the safety tab is intact Check to make sure the VCR is not in the line mode Press INPUT on the remote Playback Problems Snowy or no picture during playback Press TV...

Page 44: ...inserting the cassette Check to make sure the tape is not broken Check to make sure the VCR is not in pause mode Press PAUSE or PLAY to return to normal playback Check the Pro Tect Plus feature Will not Auto Channel Search active channels correctly Check to make sure the antenna connections are secure and correct Check to make sure the Signal Type CABLE ANTENNA feature is set correctly If Detect A...

Page 45: ...wide 360 mm 9 4 inches deep 239 mm Weight 6 4 pounds 2 9 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 VCR ...

Page 46: ...back during play pause mode and increases slow motion speed PLAY PAUSE Plays a tape Pauses action for viewing when pressed during playback Pauses during recording to prevent recording of unwanted scenes POWER Turns the VCR on or off RECORD Starts VCR recording Used for Express Recording REV Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped Searches the picture in reverse during playback Starts slow motion ...

Page 47: ... a recording is paused Timer indicator Displayed when an Express Recording XPR or timer recording is under way or when the VCR is set for a timer recording and the power is turned OFF TIMER flashes on the VCR front panel when a timer recording is set and no tape is inserted in the VCR VCR indicator Indicates that the VCR is in VCR display mode Press the TV VCR button to toggle between VCR and TV v...

Page 48: ...ote control to select the rear video line input A V jacks L1 to record from these jacks AUDIO and VIDEO OUT jacks Sends signals from the VCR to another component like a TV or another VCR when the other component is connected to these jacks CH 3 4 switch Determines the channel to which the TV must be tuned in order to see the VCR s picture Not used when connecting the VCR to the TV using A V cables...

Page 49: ... completed follow the step above If those options do not work try the following ideas You might access the video line input by Pressing a button on the TV s remote control see the table below Selecting a specific channel from the TV s on screen menu system see the table below Tuning directly to the video line input by selecting a specific channel number see the table below Going through all availa...

Page 50: ...to the satellite receiver cable box s antenna output jack B Connect A V cables If necessary connect an audio cable to the VCR s AUDIO IN jack and the other end to the satellite receiver s audio output jack if the satellite receiver has more than one audio jack use the Audio L jack to make the connection Connect one end of the video cable to the VCR s VIDEO IN jack and the other end to the satellit...

Page 51: ...on 13 27 34 PLAY PAUSE button 35 POWER button 13 Power surges 6 PREFERENCES menu 20 Q QuickSet guide 16 R REC display 45 RECORD button 13 32 44 Recording basic 13 copying editing tapes 34 Express XPR 1 32 speeds 22 24 timer 33 Remote batteries 11 Removing adding channels 18 REV button 34 44 REVERSE button 13 27 34 Reviewing timer programs 33 Rewind automatic 13 RF OUT jack 46 S Safety tab 13 21 Se...

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