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RCA VR336 User Manual

USER’S GUIDE
VR336
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
i
Introduction
WARNING
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borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqú au fond.
Refer to the identification/rating label (normally located on the back of the product) for the proper operating voltage for this product.
FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user’s authority to operate it.
This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code (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.
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Important Information
VR336
Cautions
Note To Cable TV Installer
Product Registration
WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
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Introduction
Table of Contents
1
Important Information
Warnings______________________________ i Cautions ______________________________ i Note to Cable TV Installer _______________ i Product Registration ____________________ i
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 Pay Channels Only______ 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 TV________________________ 7 Turn on VCR ______________________ 7 Select the Language ________________ 8 Place Channels in VCR's Memory ____ 8 Add or Remove Channels from
VCR's Memory__________________ 9 Set the Time and Date ______________ 9 Set the
Auto TV/VCR Feature ________ 9
Use TV•VCR Button _______________ 10
Using the Remote Control
Buttons ______________________________ 11
Playing a Tape
Playback _____________________________ 12 Using the Playback Features
Auto Play ________________________12 Pause for Stop Action______________ 13 Picture Search ____________________ 13 Automatic Tracking _______________ 13 Manual Tracking__________________ 13 DISPLAY Button __________________ 14 Time Counter_____________________ 14
Commercial Scan _________________ 15 Index Search _____________________ 15 Go-To Search _____________________ 15
Recording a Program
Recordings ___________________________ 16
Recording Speeds _________________ 16
Normal Recording
To Make a Recording ______________ 16 Watch a TV Channel While VCR is
Recording a Different Channel ___ 16 Express Recording ____________________17 Recording While You're Away
Timer Recording __________________ 18 Select Cable Box Viewing Channel __ 19 Checking or Clearing Timer
Recordings ____________________ 20
Timer Recording From the
VCR’s Line Input _______________ 20 Recording Features
Recording Pause __________________ 20
Using Two VCRs for Copying
and Editing Tapes Operating Instructions_____________ 21 Copying and Editing Using a
Compatible Remote_____________ 21
References
Location of Controls
Front Panel_______________________ 22 Back Panel _______________________ 23
Display Panel_____________________ 23 Trouble Checks ____________________ 24-25 Specifications_________________________ 26 Cleaning the VCR _____________________ 26 Limited Warranty _____________________ 27 Index _____________________________ 28-29
2
Hooking Up the VCR
Choosing a Hookup
The hookups on pages 3 through 5 are divided into two hookup types: 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 TV with audio and video jacks. The advanced hookup may improve the picture quality as well as convenience of operation.
Answer the questions to choose the hookup for your VCR.
1. How does your TV receive 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.
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. 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
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.
3
Hooking Up the VCR
OUT TO TV
IN FROM ANT.
CH 3564
AUDIO
VIDEO
IN
OUT
Back of VCR
Back of TV
300/75 Ohm
Adapter
OR
From Antenna
or Cable
Cable/
Antenna
OR
VHF
UHF
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
75 to 75/300 Ohm
Separator
Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box
A. Basic hookup.
Use this hookup for a basic connection which requires fewer accessories.
1. Set the CH 3
5566
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 and TV.
4.
B. Advanced hookup.
Use this hookup for slightly improved picture quality and more convenient operation — use of TV•VCR button is not required.
1. Connect as shown.
This connection requires additional accessories not provided. A Y-adapter may be required to hear sound from both channels if your TV is stereo.
2. Plug in power cords of VCR and TV.
3.
Tune the TV to its LINE (audio/video) input to watch the VCR. All pay channels are viewed through the VCR.
Set the AUTO TV/VCR feature to OFF.
See
Auto TV/VCR step in “Startup” section.
Go to “Startup” section.
Go to “Startup” section.
OUT TO TV
IN FROM ANT.
CH 3564
AUDIO
VIDEO
IN
OUT
Back of VCR
S-VIDEO
AUDIO
CABLE / ANTENNA
L /
MONO
RIGHT
VIDEO INPUT
INOUT
From Antenna
or Cable
OR
Back of TV
300/75 Ohm
Adapter
Audio/Video Cables
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
A
B
4
Hooking Up the VCR
Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels
OUT TO TV
IN FROM ANT.
CH 3564
AUDIO
VIDEO
IN
OUT
Back of VCR
OUTIN
Cable Box
From Cable
RF Coaxial
Cable
Back of TV
Cable/
Antenna
OR
VHF
UHF
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
75 to 75/300 Ohm
Separator
A. Basic hookup.
Use this hookup for a basic connection which requires fewer accessories.
1. Set the CH 3
5566
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.
4.
B. Advanced hookup.
Use this hookup for slightly improved picture quality and more convenient operation — use of TV•VCR button is not required.
1. Connect as shown.
This connection requires additional accessories not provided. A Y-adapter may be required to hear sound from both channels if your TV is stereo.
2. Plug in power cords of VCR and TV.
3.
Tune the TV to its LINE (audio/video) input to watch the VCR. All pay channels are viewed through the VCR.
Set the AUTO TV/VCR feature to OFF. See
Auto TV/VCR step in “Startup” section.
Go to “Startup” section.
Go to “Startup” section.
A
B
From Cable
Back of VCR
VIDEO
CH 3564
AUDIO
S-VIDEO
Back of TV
Cable Box
RF Coaxial
Cable
IN
OUT
Audio/Video Cables
VIDEO INPUT
RIGHT
INOUT
AUDIO
L /
MONO
OUTIN
IN FROM ANT.
OUT TO TV
CABLE / ANTENNA
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
5
Hooking Up the VCR
Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels Only
(such as HBO, Showtime, Pay-Per-View, etc.)
OUT TO TV
IN FROM ANT.
CH 3564
AUDIO
VIDEO
IN
OUT
Back of VCR
OUTIN
Cable Box
From Cable
RF Coaxial
Cable
Back of TV
Cable/
Antenna
OR
VHF
UHF
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
75 to 75/300 Ohm
Separator
A. Basic hookup.
Use this hookup for a basic connection which requires fewer accessories.
1. Set the CH 3
5566
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.
4.
B. Advanced hookup.
Use this hookup for slightly improved picture quality and more convenient operation — use of TV•VCR button is not required.
1. Connect as shown.
This connection requires additional accessories not provided. A Y-adapter may be required to hear sound from both channels if your TV is stereo.
2. Plug in power cords of VCR and TV.
3.
Tune the TV to its LINE (audio/video) input to watch the VCR. All pay channels are viewed through the VCR.
Go to “Startup” section.
Go to “Startup” section.
A
B
From Cable
RF Coaxial Cable (supplied)
Signal Splitter
Cable Box
OUTIN
VIDEO
CH
3564
AUDIO
S-VIDEO
Back of TV
Back of VCR
IN
OUT
Audio/Video Cables
VIDEO INPUT
RIGHT
INOUT
AUDIO
L /
MONO
IN FROM ANT.
OUT TO TV
CABLE / ANTENNA
6
Hooking Up the VCR
Connecting T wo VCRs for Copying Tapes
OUT TO TV
IN FROM ANT.
CH 3 564
AUDIO
VIDEO
IN
OUT
OUT TO TV
IN FROM ANT.
CH 3 564
AUDIO
VIDEO
IN
OUT
Playback VCR
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
Recording VCR
Audio/Video
Cables
RF Coaxial
Cable
or
Use the hookup to the TV as previously selected on
pages 3, 4, or 5.
From Antenna, Cable
or Cable Box
Option A Hookup.
Use this hookup for a basic connection which requires fewer accessories.
1. Select a hookup from pages 2 through 5
and then modify with this connection.
2. Set the CH 3
5566
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.
4. Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV.
5.
Option B Hookup.
Use this hookup for slightly improved picture quality and more convenient operation — use of 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. A Y-adapter may be required to hear sound from both channels if your other VCR is stereo.
3. Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV.
4.
Select the LINE (audio/video) input on the recording VCR to receive the signal from the playback VCR.
Go to “Startup” section.
Go to “Startup” section.
B
A
Caution: The unauthorized recording of television programs and other materials may infringe the rights of others.
Audio/Video
Cables
Playback VCR
OUT
VIDEO
CH 3 564
CH 3 564
AUDIO
Audio/Video
Cables
OUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
or
Use the hookup to the TV as previously selected on
pages 3, 4, or 5.
IN
Recording
IN
RF Coaxial
Cable
IN FROM ANT.
OUT TO TV
VCR
IN FROM ANT.
OUT TO TV
From Antenna, Cable
or Cable Box
7
Setting Up the VCR
1. Check accessories with VCR.
Contact your dealer if any items are missing.
2. Insert batteries in remote.
3. Turn 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 3
56
4switch 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.)
4. Turn on the VCR.
Press POWER on the remote. The
POWER and VCR indicators light in the display panel.
Remote
(Stock No. 233443)
MENU CLEAR INPUT PREV CH
SPEED
TRACKING CHANNEL
RECORD
PAUSE
SEARCH
STOP
TV•VCR DISPLAY
REW
PLAY
FF
1
23
4
56
7
89 0
POWER
RF Coaxial Cable
(Stock No. 207417)
2 “AA” Batteries
Startup
Setting Up the VCR
Startup
8
5. Select the language.
The VCR displays the on-screen menus in the English, Spanish or French language. The word “Language” cycles through the different languages when the VCR Main Menu is displayed on the TV screen. The arrow indicates which language is selected.
A. Press MENU on remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU on
the TV screen.
B. Press 5to display the LANGUAGEor IDIOMA or LANGUE
menu. (English: LANGUAGE; Spanish: IDIOMA; French: LANGUE).
• Press 1 to have the menus displayed in English (Ingles).
• Press 2 to have the menus displayed in Spanish (Español).
• Press 3 to have the menus displayed in French (Français).
6. Place channels in the VCR’s memory.
The AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH feature memorizes the channel list available through your signal type—cable or antenna. The signal type is automatically selected when you auto channel search. Also, if you change your signal system, you must perform AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH again.
Wait until the channel numbers stop changing. This takes about one to two minutes. The TV tunes to the lowest channel found. Pressing CHANNEL up or down selects only the active channels.
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 as the CH 3/4 switch on the VCR or 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 CHANNELS menu. C. Press 1to begin AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH.
The VCR automatically selects the CABLE (cable TV) or ANTENNA signal. For cable connection, 125 channels are
searched; for an antenna connection, 69 channels are searched.
To change the Signal Type:
A. Follow steps A-B above. B. Press 3 to switch the Signal Type between CABLE and
ANTENNA.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 Timer Recordings 2 Set Clock 3 Channels 4 Preferences 5 Language
LANGUAGE
Select a language. 1➛English
2 Español 3 Français
Press MENU to continue
VCR MAIN MENU
1 Timer Recordings 2 Set Clock 3 Channels
CHANNELS
1 Auto Channel Search 2 Add/Remove Channels 3 Signal Type: ANTENNA 4 Cable Box Setup
AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH
Now scanning channel 14
Press any key to cancel
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