RCA VR337, VR508 User Manual
USER’S
GUIDE
VR337/VR508
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
i
Introduction
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire
or shock hazard, do not
expose this product to
rain or moisture.
Caution: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.
Attention: Pour Žviter les chocs Žlectriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la
borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqœ au fond.
Do not defeat the safety feature of the plug. The wide blade fits into the wall socket only one way.
If you need an extension cord, make sure it matches the plug of the product.
For U.S.A. Ñ 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
userÕs 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.
Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately. 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 product.
Model No._____________________________________________________________________
Serial No. _____________________________________________________________________
Purchase Date: ________________________________________________________________
Dealer/Address/Phone: ________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
Important Information
VR337/VR508
Cautions
Note To Cable TV Installer
Product Registration
WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
This symbol indicates Òdangerous
voltageÓ inside the product that
presents a risk of electric shock or
personal injury.
This symbol indicates important
instructions accompanying the
product.
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 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 TV and VCR _______________ 7
Place Channels in VCR's Memory ____ 8
Add or Remove Channels from
VCR's Memory __________________ 8
Select the Language/Seleccione el
Idioma/SŽlectionner la Langue____ 9
Use TV¥VCR Button _______________ 9
Set the
ALERT SOUND Feature ______ 9
Set the Time and Date _____________ 10
Set the Automatic Daylight-
Saving Time ___________________ 10
Using the Remote Control
VCR Function Buttons _________________ 11
Playing a Tape
Playback _____________________________ 12
Using the Playback Features
Auto Play Feature _________________ 13
Picture Search ____________________ 13
Slow Motion______________________ 13
DISPLAY Button __________________ 14
Time Counter_____________________ 14
Index Search _____________________ 15
Zero Search ______________________ 15
Commercial Scan (SEARCH Button) _ 15
Pause for Stop-Action______________ 16
Frame Advance (F.ADV Button)_____ 16
Automatic Tracking _______________ 16
Manual Tracking__________________ 16
Recording a Program
Recordings ___________________________ 17
Recording Speeds__________________ 17
Normal Recording ____________________ 17
Watch a TV Channel While VCR
is Recording a Different Channel __ 17
Express Recording ____________________ 18
Recording While You're Away
Setting a Timer Recording__________ 19
Stopping a Timer Recording ________ 19
Timer Recording From the
VCRÕs Line Input _______________ 20
Checking or Clearing
Timer Recordings_______________ 20
Using the Recording Features
Recording Pause ___________________ 20
Pro-Tect Plusª Feature _____________ 20
Using Two VCRs for Copying
and Editing Tapes__________________ 21
Copying and Editing Tapes Using
Compatible Remote ________________ 21
References
Location of Controls
Front Panel_______________________ 22
Back Panel _______________________ 23
Display Panel_____________________ 23
Specifications_________________________ 24
Cleaning the VCR _____________________ 24
Limited Warranty _____________________ 25
Trouble Checks ____________________ 26-27
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 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.
1. How does your TV receive signals?
Choose one answer from below.
A. Outside antenna Ð Turn to page 3.
B. Rabbit ears (set-top) and/or bow tie antenna Ð Turn to page 3.
C. Cable System Ð Go to question 2.
2. What type of Cable-TV system* do you have?
Choose one answer from below.
A. Cable without a box Ð Turn to page 3.
B. Cable box to unscramble all the channels Ð Turn to page 4.
C. Cable box to unscramble only pay channels, such as HBO, Showtime,
Cinemax, etc. Ð 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.
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 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 Ñ use of the 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 not stereo.
2. Plug in power cords of VCR and TV.
3.
Tune the TV to its video input to watch the
VCR.
Continue to page 7.
Continue to page 7.
3
Hooking Up the VCR
OUT TO TV
IN FROM
ANT.
VHF/UHF
3 CH. 4
IN
AUDIO1 VIDEO1
IN
OUT
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
OUT TO TV
IN FROM
ANT.
VHF/UHF
3 CH. 4
IN
AUDIO1 VIDEO1
IN
OUT
OUT
OUT TO TV
IN FROM
ANT.
VHF/UHF
3 CH. 4
IN
AUDIO1 VIDEO1
IN
OUT
OUT
S-VIDEO
AUDIO
CABLE /
ANTENNA
L /
MONO
RIGHT
VIDEO
INPUT
INOUT
From Antenna
or Cable
OR
Back of TV
300/75 Ohm
Adapter
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
Audio/Video Cables
Signal
Splitter
Back of VCRBack of VCR
A
B
4
Hooking Up the VCR
Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels
OUT TO TV
IN FROM
ANT.
VHF/UHF
3 CH. 4
IN
AUDIO1 VIDEO1
IN
OUT
OUT
OUTIN
Cable Box
From Cable
RF Coaxial
Cable
Back of VCR
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 simple connection
which requires fewer accessories.
1. 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.
4.
B. Advanced hookup.
Use this hookup for slightly improved
picture quality and more convenient
operation Ñ use of the 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 not stereo.
2. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and
cable box.
3.
Tune the TV to its video input to watch the
VCR.
Continue to page 7.
Continue to page 7.
A
B
From Cable
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
RF Coaxial
Cable
Signal
Splitter
Cable Box
OUTIN
RF Coaxial
Cable
AUDIO1 VIDEO1
OUT
IN
OUT
Audio/Video Cables
S-VIDEO
Back of TV
Back of VCR
IN FROM
ANT.
VHF/UHF
OUT TO TV
IN
3 CH. 4
VIDEO
INPUT
RIGHT
INOUT
AUDIO
L /
MONO
CABLE /
ANTENNA
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 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 Ñ use of the 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 not stereo.
2. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and
cable box.
3.
Tune the TV to its video input to watch
the VCR. View all pay channels through
the VCR.
Continue to page 7.
Continue to page 7.
5
Hooking Up the VCR
Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Only Pay Channels
(such as HBO, Showtime, Pay-Per-View, etc.)
OUT TO TV
IN FROM
ANT.
VHF/UHF
3 CH. 4
IN
AUDIO1 VIDEO1
IN
OUT
OUT
OUTIN
Cable Box
From Cable
RF Coaxial
Cable
Back of VCR
Back of TV
Cable/
Antenna
OR
VHF
UHF
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
75 to 75/300 Ohm
Separator
A
B
From Cable
RF Coaxial
Cable
(supplied)
Signal
Splitter
Cable Box
OUTIN
AUDIO1 VIDEO1
OUT
IN
Audio/Video Cables
S-VIDEO
Back of TV
OUT
RIGHT
AUDIO
L /
MONO
Back of VCR
IN FROM
ANT.
VHF/UHF
OUT TO TV
IN
3 CH. 4
VIDEO
INPUT
INOUT
CABLE /
ANTENNA
6
Hooking Up the VCR
Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes
OUT TO TV
IN FROM
ANT.
VHF/UHF
3 CH. 4
IN
AUDIO1 VIDEO1
IN
OUT
OUT
OUT TO TV
IN FROM
ANT.
VHF/UHF
3 CH. 4
IN
AUDIO1 VIDEO1
IN
OUT
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 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.
Option B hookup.
Use this hookup for slightly improved copy
quality and more convenient operation Ñ
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. A Y-adapter
may be required to hear sound from both
channels if your other VCR is not 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.
Continue to page 7.
Continue to page 7.
B
A
Caution: The unauthorized recording of
television programs and other materials
may infringe the rights of others.
AUDIO1 VIDEO1
OUT
Recording VCR
AUDIO1 VIDEO1
OUT
Audio/Video
Cables
Use the hookup to the TV
as previously selected on
Playback VCR (only)
IN FROM
ANT.
VHF/UHF
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
IN
OUT TO TV
3 CH. 4
Audio/Video
Cables
IN FROM
ANT.
VHF/UHF
OUT TO TV
3 CH. 4
or
pages 3, 4, or 5.
From Antenna, Cable
or Cable Box
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
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.
If you used one of the basic hookups, tune the TV to the channel selected with the
3CH.4 switch on back of VCR.
If you used one of the advanced hookups, tune the TV to the TVÕs video input. (See TV
ownerÕs manual for details.)
4. Turn on the VCR.
Press POWER on the remote.
The POWER and VCR indicators light in the VCRÕs display panel. The TIMER indicator
flashes until the time is set.
Remote
(Stock No. 221347)
CLEAR
MENU
SPEED
INPUT
F. ADV
TRACKING
STOP
PLAY
123
546
7
9
8
0
PAUSE
SLOW
SEARCH
REC
FF
REW
CHAN
POWER
DISPLAY
TV•VCR
PREV CH
RF Coaxial Cable
(Stock No. 221383)
2 “AA” Batteries
Startup
VCR MAIN MENU
1 TIMER RECORDINGS
2 TIME
3 CHANNELS
VCR MAIN MENU
1 TIMER RECORDINGS
2 TIME
3 CHANNELS
8
5. Place channels in the VCR’s memory.
The first time you turn on the VCR or after a power
interruption, the VCR displays a message on the TV screen
prompting you to perform the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH. 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. Pressing CHANNEL up or down selects only
the active channels.
If you ever need to manually set up channels 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 as the
3CH.4 switch on the VCR or the TVÕs video input
(refer to TVÕs manual).
¥ If you use a basic hookup, check the VCR indicator in
display panel Ñ 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
To change the SIGNAL TYPE:
A. Follow steps A-B above.
B. Press 3 to switch the SIGNAL TYPE between CABLE and
ANTENNA.
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.
A. Press MENU on the remote to display the VCR MAIN
MENU.
B. Press 3 to display the CHANNELS menu.
C. Press 2to display the ADD/REMOVE CHANNEL display.
D. Follow the directions on the screen.
E. Add or remove more channels using the CHANNELup
and down buttons.
Setting Up the VCR
Startup
CHANNELS
1 AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH
2 ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS
3 SIGNAL TYPE: CABLE
AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH
NOW SCANNING CHANNEL 14
PRESS ANY KEY TO CANCEL
CHANNELS
1 AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH
2 ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS
ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS
CHANNEL 03
IS PRESENTLY ADDED
PRESS CLEAR TO REMOVE
PRESS MENU TO EXIT
AUTO-SEARCH CHANNELS
CONNECT ANTENNA CABLE...
THEN PRESS CH UP
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