RCA VR332, User Manual

Page 1: ...portant Information i Table ofContents l Hooking UptheVCR 2 Setting UptheVCR 7 Using theRemote Control l 0 Playing aTape 14 Recording a Program 19 References 28 N Trouble Checks 30 m mitedWarranty 33 9 dex 34 V IDE 0 ...

Page 2: ... reasons make sure any equipment or accessoriesconnected 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 f This reminder is provided to call y...

Page 3: ...Playback Features Auto Play Feature Pause for Stop Action Slow Motion Picture Search DISPLAY Button Frame Advance Automatic and Manual Tracking Time Counter Pro tect PlusTMLocking Feature Commercial Scan Time Search Go To Search a Program Types of Recordings Basic Recording Operating Instructions Watch a TV Channel While VCR is Recording a Different Channel Recording Speeds Recording Pause Express...

Page 4: ...e hookup for your VCR 1 2 Optional Hookups 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 C Cable System Go to question 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 C C...

Page 5: ...ection may require additional accessories not provided 3 Plug in power cords of VCR and TV B Advanced hookup Use this hookup for slightly improved picture quality and more convenient operation use of TVWCR button not required 1 Connect as shown This connection requires additional accessories not provided 2 Plug in power cords of VCR and TV You will tune the TV to its video input to watch the VCR e...

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

Page 7: ...additional accessories not provided 3 Plug in power cords of VCR TV and cable box 4 m B Advanced hookup Use this hookup for slightly improved picture quality and more convenient operation use of TVWCR button not required 1 Connect as shown This connection requires additional accessories not provided 2 Plug in power cords of VCR TV and cable box You will tune the TV to its video input to watch the ...

Page 8: ...uality and more convenient operation use of TM CR button not required 1 Select a hookup from pages 2 through 5 and then modify with this connection 2 Connect as shown This connectionrequiresadditional accessories not provided 3 Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV Youwill selecttheline audio video input on the recording VCRto receivethesignal from the playbackVCR Caution The unauthorized recording o...

Page 9: ...tteries in remote 3 Tbrn on the TV A Turn on the TV B If you used one of the basic hookups tune the TV to the channel selected with the CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR If you used one of the advanced hookups tune the TV to the TV s video input SeeTV owner s manual for details 4 TWn on the VCR A PressVCR1 on the remote continued on next page 7 ...

Page 10: ...hannel numbers stop changing This takes about one to two minutes The TV will then tune to the lowest channel found Pressing CHANNEL up or down will select only the active channels The VCR automatically selects ANTENNA or CABLE of the Tuning Mode feature in the CHANNEL SETUP menu If you need to change the setting manually press 3 6 Add or remove channels from the VCR s memory You may want to add or...

Page 11: ...sing the TV s remote E Return the TV to the VCR viewing channel CH3 or CH4 F PressVCR1 then TVWCR to switch back to the picture from the VCR 8 Set the time and date A Press MENU PROG on remote to seeVCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen B Press6 to display SET VCR CLOCK C Enter the time and date with the number buttons on the remote l Press0 before single digit numbers Example press 0 then 5 then 0 then ...

Page 12: ...ws VCR operating displays on the TV screen Displays the time counter EDIT Signals two properly connected VCRs to begin copying a tape Seepage27 F ADV Frame Advance Lets you view one frame with each press of the button when tape is in stop action pause F WD Fast Forward Fast forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped Searches the picture in forward motion during playback INPUT Turns the line input V...

Page 13: ...Reduces picture jitter during stop action playback lV VCR Switches the picture signal so that it either comes from the VCR or the TV channel Seepage9 TV Function Buttons Pressthe TV button to set remote to control a compatible TV Some buttons may not work with the TV CHANNELlrIr Numbers 0 through 9 PREV CH Previous Channel Selectsnext higher or lower Select a channel up to 99 by Switches between t...

Page 14: ...on whichever position you select in the menu 1 PressMENU PROG to display the VCR MAIN MENU 2 Press5 to display SETUP OPTIONS 3 Press2 to activate the Remote Control feature 4 PressVCR1 or VCR2 to change the setting and program this VCR to respond to the VCR1 or VCR2 button whichever you select Important Reminder Remember you must press VCR1 or VCR2 on the remote whichever you selected in the menu ...

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Page 16: ...the Auto Play feature is turned on 3 PressPLAY if necessary 4 PressTRACKING up or down on the remote or CHANNEL TRACKING up or down on the VCR to remove any streaks from the picture if necessary Details areon page16 5 PressSTOP on the VCR or remote 6 Press REW 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 VC...

Page 17: ...playback to stop after a few minutes Slow Motion You can view the picture in slow motion during play or play pause SLOW A and v allow you to change the speed Sound is turned off during slow motion playback Slow motion works best in the SLP speed 1 Press SLOW A to increase the speed or I to decrease the speed 2 Use TRACKING A or I on the remote or CHANNELeTRACKING on the VCR to remove any streaks f...

Page 18: ...ADV each time you want to view a frame of the scene 3 Press PAUSE or PLAY to resume normal playback Automatic Tracking The VCR has automatic tracking which adjusts the picture when playing back a tape recorded on another VCR Automatic tracking is turned on whenever a tape is inserted or the VCR s power is turned on Manual TLacking Occasionally you may need to manually adjust tracking on a tape rec...

Page 19: ...emove the time counter from the screen and return to the normal display mode Pro Tect PlusTM Locking Feature To disable the usage of the VCR or protect your timer recordings from any unwanted changes lock the VCR The buttons on the VCR or remote will not work Just follow the directions below to lock and unlock the VCR 1 2 Pressand hold POWER on the VCR for 10 seconds The VCR is now locked and none...

Page 20: ...ch in reverse 5 PressSTOP to stop time searching Go To Search The VCR will search for the time counter reading you select and automatically begin playing back the tape 1 Insert the prerecorded tape and press STOP 2 PressSEARCH on the remote three times to display the GO TO SEARCH menu on the TV screen I GO TO SEARCH I Press FUD or REV Press SEARCH to exit 3 Pressnumber buttons to enter the hour s ...

Page 21: ...f the basic hookups make sure the VCR indicator lights in the VCR s display panel If not press TWVCR to turn it on Select recording speed using SPEED on the VCR or remote Select the channel to be recorded Press REC XPR to begin recording The RECORD indicator lights in the VCR s display panel while the VCR is recording Watch a TV channel while VCR is recording a different channel 1 Follow steps 1 t...

Page 22: ...rch and frame advance work well in this speed LP Long Play gives twice the recording time of tapes recorded in SP Special effects in playback are not recommended in LP SLP Super Long Play gives three times the recording time of tapes recorded in SP Special effects such as pause slow motion picture search and frame advance work well in this speed Recording Pause This feature allows you to prevent r...

Page 23: ...XPR repeatedly until the amount of recording time for the program is displayed on the TV screen Each press of REC XPR increases the time 30 minutes up to 4 hours RECORD LENG OO Press REC to set length Express Display on TV Screen REC XPR Y0 1 oo 140 2 bO I Y0 4 oo 040 Recording Time 30 Min 1 W 1 Hr 30 Min 2 H4 3 Hrs 4 HN XPR Turns Off Pressing RECaXPR displays the time remaining on the TV screen P...

Page 24: ...ote to enter the output channel of your cable box or satellite receiver Press0 before a single digit number Valid numbers are 01 13 If you connected your cable box or satellite receiver to the VCR using the box s AUDIONIDEO OUT jacks press INPUT on the remote to select the VIDEO IN option PressCLEAR on the remote to correct an entry 6 Press MENU PROG A message appears which will time out or press ...

Page 25: ...ished 7 Press0 to exist the menu system U S A List 35 American Movie Classics 39 Arts Entertainment zvL Entertainment 42 Cable News Network 45 Cinemax 98 Cinema 2 37 The Discovery Channel 53 The Disney Channel 63 Entertainment Television 34 ESPN Sports Network 47 The Family Channel 33 Home Box Off x 95 Home Box Office 2 96 Home Box Office 3 51 The Learning Channel 46 Lifetime Standardized VCR Plus...

Page 26: ...ngle program recorded once 2 Daily program recorded at same time every day 3 Weekdays program recorded at same time Monday through Friday 4 Weekly program recorded at same time once a week 6 Select recording speed using the SPEED button on the remote or VCR 7 Press CLEAR if you want to change the program End Time This feature allows you to extend the recording time on VCR Plus programs This option...

Page 27: ...t an entry If you receive all channels from a cable box or satellite receiver and have completed Cable Box Setup the output channel of your cable box or satellite receiver will automatically appear on the menu Seepage22 5 Selectrecording speed using the SPEED button on the remote or VCR 6 Press MENUaPROG to enter your program A reminder appears which will time out or you can press MENUePROG to ret...

Page 28: ...ignal coming from the AUDIO and VIDEO INPUT jacks of the VCR Recording from 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 VCRs line input PressINPUT on remote to enter VIDEO IN instead of the channel number on the TV screen during timer programming VCR UAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus Programming 2...

Page 29: ...hen PAUSE on recording VCR PressPAUSE buttons on both VCRs at the same time to begin copying the tape 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 PressPAUSE at the same time on both VCRs to resume copying You may tu...

Page 30: ... tape POWER Turns the VCR on or off REC XPR Starts VCR recording Used for express recording XPR Control Door Open Here Remote Sensor Receives signals from the remote control Aim the remote at this sensor with no objects between them FEW Rewind Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped Searches the picture in reverse during playback SPEED Selectsa recording speed SP LP SLP STOP Stops the normal func...

Page 31: ...ted to these jacks Use INPUT on remote to select VIDEO OUTPUT and AI DIO OUTPUT Jacks Sends signals from VCR to another component like a VCR or camcorder when it is connected to these jacks Display Panel I I POWER VCR TIMER I RECORD I I 0 I POWER Indicator VCR Indicator Lights when the VCR is turned on Lights when using the TV VCR button RECORD Indicator When using one of the basic hookups Shows t...

Page 32: ...ture Seepage12 remote I IIx x x ___ _ _ ___ __ _ _ _x _ _ _x _I x __ _ _ xxxx x x Ix lI lxII I Iw x 1_ Xx _ _ _ __ Poor or no picture for normal TV viewing l PresslV VCR to turn VCR indicator off 8 l Switch TV to an active channel l Check antenna connections x__ lx_lI x I I _xx I _ I e _x x I Snowy or no picture during playback 1 l _l _l__ lx_ x v xx I _ x x __ ____ xxx x __ x_ x x I X l PressTVWC...

Page 33: ...m heads This is normal The head cylinder inside i the VCR will continue to rotate for a few minutes after you put the VCR in _ the stop mode _ IxIxxx xIII xx__ Ix II II 1 1 11 il __ A _x xx j i __ a 1 x x j_ x II IIIIxI ___ __ 1_ I1x_ IIXX I _ _ _x _ xx _ X1__ Will not Auto Search active l Check antenna connections channels correctly i l Check Tuning Mode CABLE ANTENNA feature Seepage8 _ y xI Ip I...

Page 34: ... 120V AC 60Hz 21 watts 3 5 inches high 89 5mm 15 43 inches wide 392 mm 12 1 inches deep 307 5 mm 9 46 pounds 4 3kg 220Fto 149 F 41 F to 10 F 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 surfaces are e...

Page 35: ...mer instruction Your Owner s Manual clearly describes how to install adjust and operate your VCR Any additional information should be obtained from your Dealer l Installation and related adjustments l Signal reception problems not caused by your VCR l Damage from misuse or neglect l Cleaning of video audio heads l Remote control batteries l A VCR that hasbeen modified or incorporated into other pr...

Page 36: ...Cleaning the VCR 32 CLEAR Button 9 11 18 22 26 Clearing Timer Programs 26 Code List TV 13 Commercial Scan 17 Connections 2 6 Antenna 2 3 Audio Video Jacks 2 3 6 26 29 Cable TV 245 Two VCRs 6 Contents 1 Copying Tape Connections 6 Copying Tapes 27 D Date and Time Setting 9 Design Specifications 32 DISPLAY Button 10 11 16 Display Panel 29 Displays Status 16 E EDIT Button lo 27 Editing Tapes 27 EJECT ...

Page 37: ...EC XPR Button 10 11 19 21 27 28 Registration Card Remote Control 10 13 Remote Control Buttons That Control TV 10 12 Remote Control Buttons That Control VCR 10 12 Remote Control VCRlNCR2 Feature 12 Remote Sensor 28 Remote Controlling TV 13 Remove or Add Channels From Memory 8 REMOVE ADD CHANNEL Menu 8 Removing Inserting a Tape 14 Review Programs Feature 26 REW Rewind Button 10 11 14 15 17 27 28 S S...

Page 38: ...anual 16 Trouble Checks 30 31 Tuning Mode Cable Antenna Feature 8 Turn On VCR 7 IV Button 10 11 13 TV Code List 13 TV Controlling with VCR Remote 12 TWVCR Button 9 10 11 19 28 U VCR Controls 28 VCR Indicator 9 29 VCR Cleaning 32 VCR Controlling with VCR1 NCR2 Button 12 VCR Plus Recording 23 24 VCR Turn On 7 VCR1 Button 8 10 12 19 24 25 27 VCR2 Button 10 12 19 24 VCRs Memory Placing Channels VCRs C...

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Page 40: ...ele votre nom et votre adresse en vous adressant k 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 Pleasedo 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 prod...