RCA VR327A Owner’s Manual
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GUIDE
VIDEO CASSETTE
Important Information
WARNING
To reduce the risk of
fire or shock hazard,
do not expose this VCR
to rain or moisture.
Cautions
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
RISK F ELECIP, IC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
Caution: 1o prevent electric shock, match wide blade ot plug tu wide slot, tully insert
Attention: Pour _viter les chocs _lectriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la
borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqfi au fond.
Do not defeat the safety feature of the plug. The wide blade fits into the wall socket only one wa)
If you need an extension cord, make sure it matches the plug of the VCR.
For U.S.A. -- Operate VCR only on 120 volts, 60Hz AC power (normal house power).
FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the
user's authority to operate it.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
This symbol indicates "dangerous
voltage" inside the product that
presents a risk of electric shock or
personal injury
instructions accompanying the
Thts symbol indicates lmpot'tant
product,
Note To Cable TV Installer
This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical L_ode
(Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1) which provides guidelines for 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.
Product Registration
Please fill out the product registration card and return it unmediately. Returning this card
allows us to contact you if needed.
Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase.
Attach it here and record the serial and model numbers in case you need them. The numbers
are located on the back of the VCR.
Model No. VR327A
Serial No.
Purchase Date:
Dealer/Address / Phone:
Table of Contents
important Information
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Hooking Up the VCR
Choosing a Hookup 2
Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box 3
Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels 4
Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Only Pay Channels __ 5
Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes 6
Setting Up the VCR
Startup
Check Accessories with VCR 7
Insert Batteries in Remote 7
Turn on the TV and VCR 7
Place Channels in the VCR's Memory 8
Add or Remove Channels from the VCR's Memory 8
Use TV •VCR Button 9
Set the Time and Date 9
Set the Language/Seleccione el Idioma 9
Using the Remote Control
VCR Function Buttons
Playing a Tape
Operating Instructions 12
Using the Playback Features
Auto Play Feature 13
Picture Search 13
DISPLAY Button 14
Time Counter 14
Zero Search 15
Commercial Scan ($EAFIGH Button) 15
Slow Motion 15
Pause for Stop Action 16
Frame Advance 16
Automatic and Manual Tracking 16
Recording a Program
Types of Recordings
Recording Speeds
Recording Pause
Basic Recording - Operating Instructions
Watch a TV Channel While VCR is Recording a Different Channel
Express Recording
Recording While You're Away
Select Cable Box Viewing Channel
Setting a Timer Recording
Checking or Clearing Timer Recordings
Timer Recording From the VCR's Line Input
Stopping a Timer Recording in Progress
Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes
Copying and Editing Using Compatible Remote
References
Specifications
Cleaning the VCR
Location of Controls
Front Panel
Back Panel
Display Panel
Trouble Checks
Limited Warranty
Index
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Choosing a Hookup
The hookups on pages 3 through 5 are divided into two hookup typca:
Basic (A) and Advanced (B).
The basic hookup shows the backs of TVs that have only an antenna/cable
connection. It is the easier of the two and additional accessories may not be
needed.
The advanced hookup shows the VCR hooked up to a monitor/receiver
(TV with audio and video jacks) using a signal splitter. This connection may
improve the picture quality as well as convenience of operation.
Answer the questions to choose the hookup for your VCR.
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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 unscramble only pay channels, such as HBO, Showtime,
Cinemax, etc. - Turn to page 5.
*You may need to contact your local cable company for assistance.
Optional Hookups
2
How to hook up two VCRs for copying tapes?
A. Select a hookup by answering questions 1 and 2 above.
B. Then, modify the connections as shown on page 6.
Antenna or Cable System W'dhout a Cable Box
A. Basic hookup. [_
Use this hookup for a simple connection
which requires fewer accessories.
Set the 3CH.4 switch on back of VCR to
1,
either channel 3 or 4.
Tune the TV to this channel and use the
TV,VCRbutton to watch the VCR.
2. Connect as shown.
This connection may require additional
accessories not provided.
3. Plug in power cords of VCR and TV.
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Advanced hookup.
Use this hookup for slightly improved
picture quality and more convenient
operation -- use of the TVoVCR button is
not required.
1. Connect as shown.
This connection requires additional accessories
not provided.
2. Plug in power cords of VCR and TV.
3. [|1] ii i nii | [_ii ( oi i_..i.,x_lr_
Tulle the 1V to its video input to watch the
VCR.
From Antenna
or Cable
Back of TV
/
/ Back of VCR
\ /" Signal
\ / Splitter
_ ,_AU_diONideO Cabl-e.s --
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
S-VID_%J
_ ,,_--_ CABLE /
MONO _} ANTENNA
..............Baci( Of TV _ ..................
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Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels
A. Basic hookup. [_
Use this hookup for a simple connection
which requires fewer accessories.
1. Set the 3CH.4 switch on back of VCR to
either channel 3 or 4.
Tune the TVto 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.
From Cable
Back of VCR
J_ Cable Box nFCoaxial
i Cable
................ IN FROMANT,"(_
AUDIO1 VIDEO1 OUT TO TV
, .... , RF Coaxial Cable
• . (supplied)
75 to 75/300 Ohm
Separator
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......i_'(_ - Cable/
UHF Antenna
Back of TV
VHF/LIHF
i..........
Be
Advanced hookup.
Use this hookup for slightly improved
picture quality and more convenient
operation -- use of the TVoVCR button is
not required.
I. Connect as shown.
This connection requires additional accessories
not provided.
2. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and
cable box.
3.
'1un_, tile 1 V to its video input to watch the
VCR.
From Cable ...................
J_ i.__@,. _o°,
RF Coaxial
Cable
Signal
Splitter
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
Cable Box
4
Cable System W dh Cable Box to Unscramble Only Pay Channels
(such as HBO, Showtime, Pay-Per-View,etc.)
A. Basic hookup.
Use this hookup for a simple connection
which requires fewer accessories.
Set the 3CH.4 switch on back of VCR to
either channel 3 or 4.
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.
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From Cable
Cable Box RFc0a×,a,
............i Cable
75 to 75/300 Ohm .......... _'"
Separator \\'V_\\ : _
Back of VCR
• IN FROM"
AUDIO1 VIDEO1
/ '"'. RF Coaxial Cable
""" (supplied)
..........!;_._ Cable/
VHF/UHF
OUT TO TV
_ Antenna
i UHF ii
Back of TV
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all
Advanced hookup.
Use this hookup for slightly improved
picture quality and more convenient
operation -- use of the TVoVCR button is
not required.
1. Connect as shown.
This connection requires additional accessories
not provided.
2. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and
cable box.
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Tune the 1 V to its video input to watch the
VCR. View all pay channels are viewed
through the VCR.
From Cable .............
i _)IN (_OUT
__sS'PglP_/r _......... _ L_....._.............
RF Coaxial
Cable
(supplied)
Cable Box
Back of VCR
OUT IN OUT IN
AUDIO1 VIDEO1 3r_]4 ( _
AudioNideo Cables
VlO_:O
INPUT
MONO [
IN FROM
ANT.
VHF/UHF
OUT TO TV
IN
_ CABLE/ANTENNA
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................Back OfTv v ........
5
Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes
Option A hookup.
Use this hookup for a simple connection
which requires fewer accessories.
1°
Select a hookup from pages 2 through 5
and then modify with this connection.
2.
Set the 3CH.4 switch on the playback
VCR to either channel 3 or 4.
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.
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Playback VCR
From Antenna, Cable
or Cable Box j ......................................................... --,
...............i ,NFROM"K_'_
AUDIO1 VIDEO1
OUT IN OUT I1_ i
RF Coaxial Cable
Recording VCR
AUDIO1 VIDEO1
OUT IN OUT IN OUT TO TV_
AudioNideo
Cables |
s
- - or - -- I
#,
Use the hookup to the TV
as previously selected on
pages 3, 4, or 5.
VHF/UHF
(supplied)
IN FROM (_
VHF/UHF
3CH. 4
RF Coaxial I
Cable
'
p .i
ANT.
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Option B hookup.
Use this hookup for slightly improved copy
quality and more convenient operation --
use of the TV-VCR button is 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.
Select the line (audio/video) input on the
recording VCR to receive the signal from the
playback VCR.
Caution: The unauthorized recording of
television programs and other materials
may infringe the rights of others.
El ....................................................Playback VCR ...........................................(only);i
IN FROM (_ ]
ANT. !
AUDIO1 VIDEO1 oV_ FTA_T_F.,-K_% 1
0 U'T'_IN OUT"-'--IN { • _'_'_ 1
Audio/Video
Recording"VCR "%%, Cables
............................ __ ___" " _ ............................ i orCableBox
-- _ From Antenna, Cable
IN FROM ..........
VHF/UHF
i OUT I_ UT _-_ (. _';h\ /
l....
...............i ..................................................! .......
fAudio/Video j RF Coaxial Cable
I Cables /' or I (supplied)
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Use the hookup to the TV
as previously selected on
pages 3, 4, or 5.
Startup
1. Check accessories with VCR.
Contact your dealer if any item_ ,n c missing.
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2. Insert batteries in remote.
(Stock No. 221347)
2 "AAA" Batteries
RF Coaxial Cable
(Stock No. 221346)
3. Turn on the TV.
4. Turn on the VCR.
Turn on the TV.
A.
B.
If you used one of the basic hookups, tune the TV to the channel selected with the
3GH.4 switch on back of VCR.
If you used one of the advanced hookups, tune the TV to the TV's video input.
(See TV owner's manual for details.)
A. Press POWER on the remote. The POWER and VCR indicators in the VCR's display
panel light. The TIMER indicator flashes until the time is set.
continued on next page 7
Startup
5. Place channels in the VCR's memory•
The first time you turn ou the VCR or after a powc_
interruption, the VCR displays a message on the TV slrecn
prompting you to AUTO-SEARCH CHANNELS. If the
message does not appear, go to step A below.
If the message appears, follow the directions on the screen.
Wait until the channel numbers stop changing. This takes
about one to two minutes. The TV tunes to the lowest
channel found. Then, pressing CHAN up or down selects only
the active channels.
If you ever need to manually setup the channels on the VCR
because you change cable or antenna signals:
A. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV
screen. If this menu does not appear:
• Make sure the TV is tuned to same channel asthe
3CH.4 switch on the VCR or to the TV's video input
(refer to TV's manual).
• If you use a basic hookup, check the VCR indicator in
display panel -- it should be on. Press TV.VCR to
turn it on.
• Check the connections.
B,
Press 3 to display the CHANNEL SETUP menu.
C.
Press I to begin AUTO-SEARCH CHANNELS.
The VCR automatically selects CABLE (cable TV) or
ANTENNA. If you need to change the setting manually,
press 3.
AUTO-SEARCH CHANNELS
CONNECT ANTENNA CABLE...
THEN PRESS CH UP
VCR MAIN MENU
I TIMER PROGRAMMING
2 REVIEW PROGRAMS
3 CHANNEL SETUP
CHANNEL SETUP
I AUTO-SEARCH CHANNELS
2 ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS
3 TUNING MODE: CABLE
4 CABLE BOX SETUP
0 EXIT TO MAIN MENU
6. Add or remove channels from the VCR's memory.
You may want to add or remove channels if some of the
channels are not active, have weak signals, or you do not
want to watch them.
You must place channels in memory using the AUTO-
SEARCH CHANNELS feature described above before you can
add or remove channels.
A. Press MENU on the remote to display the VCR MAIN
MENU.
B. Press 3 to display the CHANNEL SETUP menu.
C. Press 2 to display the ADD/REMOVE CHANNEL menu.
D. Follow the directions on the screen.
E. Add or remove more channels by using the CHAN up
and down buttons.
VCR MAIN MENU |
TIMER PROGRAMMING
REVIEW PROGRAMS
CHANNEL SETUP
CHANNEL SETUP
I AUTO-SEARCH CHANNELS
2 ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS
ADD/REMOVE CHANNEL
CH 03
IS PRESENTLY ADDED
PRESS CLEAR TO REMOVE
PRESS MENU TO EXIT
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