RCA VR339 Owner’s Manual

USER'S

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

(2ALr_ON: To reduce the risk of electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully 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 jusq6 au fond.

Refer to the identification/rating label on the back of the product for the proper operating voltage.

FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the

user's authority to operate it.

Note To Cable "rv Insta_ller

_ELE-CI"_CSI'IOC:K]

_NOTOPEN /

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 "dangerous voltage" inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury.

instructions accompanying the This symbol indicates important

product.

Product Registration

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 VCR.

Model No. VR33g Serial No.

Purchase Date:

Dealer/Address/Phone:

Table of Contents

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 the TV 8 Turn on the VCR 8

Place Channels in VCR's Memory __ 8 Add or Remove Channels from

VCR's Memory 9

Select a Language/Choisissez une

Langue 9

Set the Time and Date 9

Use TV,VCR Button 10 Set Auto TV/VCR Feature 10

Using the Remote Control

VCR Function Buttons 11

Playing a Tape

Operating Instructions Using the Playback Features

Auto Play Feature Pause for Stop-Action

Picture Search ........ 13

Automatic Tracking 13 Manual Tracking 13

DISPLAY Button 14

Time Counter 14 Commercial Scan 15

Index Search 15

Zero Search 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 (XPR).

Recording While You're Away

Timer Recording

Checking or Clearing

Timer Recordings

Timer Recording From the

VCR's Line Input

Using Two VCRs for Copying

and Editing Tapes

17 17

18 19

References

Location of Controls

Front Panel Back Panel

Display Panel Specifications Cleaning the VCR

Trouble Checks Limited Warranty

Index

23 24

26-27

28 29

Choosing a Hookup

The hookups on pages 3 through 6 are divided into two hookup types: Basic (A) and Advanced (B).

The basic hookups show 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 hookups show the VCR hooked up to a monitor/receiver

(TV with audio and video jacks). 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 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.

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

How to hook up two VCRs for copying tapes?

A. Select a hookup by answering the questions above.

B. Then modify the connections as shown on page 6.

Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box

A. Basic hookup. [_

Use this hookup for a simple connection which requires fewer accessories.

1, Set the CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR

to either channel 3 or 4. You will tune the TVto this channel and use the

TVoVGRbutton 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.

From Antenna

or Cable 300/75 Ohm

Adapter Back of VCR

• ........... "-,., RF Coaxial Cable

,,. (supplied)

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B. Advanced hookup.

Use this hookup for slightly improved picture quality and more convenient operation -- use of TV,VGR button not required.

1, Connect as shown.

This connection requires additional accessories

not provided.

If your TV is stereo, you may need a Y-adapter to hear sound from both left and right channels.

2. Plug in power cords of VCR and TV.

75 to 75/300 Ohm"

Separator

(

Back of VCR

VIDEO AUDIO

(_ RF OUT

VHF

or ,i_<_

UHF

Back of TV

300/75 Ohm From Antenna

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' Cable/ iAntenna

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You will tune the TV to its video input to watch the VCR.

Set the Auto TV/VCR feature to OFF. See

page 10.

S-VIDEO

RF Coaxial Cable

(supplied)

AUDIO

MON0

Back of TV

Cable System Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels

A. Basic hookup. I_

Use this hookup for a simple connection which requires fewer accessories.

From Cable

1o Set the CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR

to either channel 3 or 4. You will tune the TV to this channel and use the

TVaVCRbutton to watch theVCR.

Connect as shown. This connection may require additional

accessories not provided.

Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and

cable box.

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Cable Box RFCoax_a,

: .... i......... _ob'r Cable

iS. ................

[....... RFOUT

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Back of VCR

Back of TV

Advanced hookup.

Use this hookup for slightly improved

picture quality and more convenient operation -- use of TVeVCR button not

required.

1. Connect as shown. This connection requires additional accessories

not provided. If your TV is stereo, you may need a

Y-adapter to hear sound from both left and right channels.

2. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and

cable box.

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You will tune the TV to its video input to

watch the VCR. Set the Auto TVA/CR feature to OFF. See

page 10.

Caution: The unauthorized recording of satellite broadcasts, television

programs, or other materials may infringe the rights of others.

From Cable ....

Cable Box

..........._)IN _OUT

Back of VCR Cable

_VIDEO

0oaxia, .............

VIDEO AUDIO _ ANT.tN

MONO

RF OUT

RFCoaxial Cable

(supplied)

CABLE/

Back of TV

S cem Boxto PayOhEmnels

(such as HBO, ShowlJme,Pay-Per-V'_N, etc.) A. Basic hookup.

Use this hookup for a simple connection which requires fewer accessories.

Set the CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR

to either channel 3 or 4. You will tune the TVto this channel and use the

"I'VoVCRbutton to watch the VCR.

2. Connect as shown.

This connection may require additional accessories not provided.

Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable box.

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Advanced hookup.

Use this hookup for slightly improved picture quality and more convenient operation -- use of TVeVCR button not required.

1. Connect as shown.

This connection requires additional accessories

not provided. If your TV is stereo, you may need a

Y-adapter to hear sound from both left and right channels.

2. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable box.

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You will tune the TV to its video input to watch the VCR. All pay channels are

viewed through the VCR.

Cable Box

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Audio/Video Cables

RF Coaxial

Cable

(supplied)

Back of TV

Back of VCR

VIDEO AUDIO ANT IN

_T VIDEO

RIGH(_ 1

OUT

S-VIDEO

MONO ) ANTENNA

(}_)

RF OUT

_CABLE I

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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.

Set the CH3 CH4 switch on the playback

VCR to either channel 3 or 4.

You will 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.

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From Antenna, Cable ....................................

or Cable Box

Playback VCR

..................... VIDEO AUDIO "_) ....

RF Coaxial Cable

Recording VCR

Use the hookup to the TV

as previously selected on

pages 3, 4, or 5.

(supplied)

Option B hookup.

Use this hookup for slightly improved copy quality and more convenient operation -- use of TVeVCR button 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.

If your other VCR is stereo, you may need a Y-adapter to hear sound from both left and right channels.

3. Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV.

4. [_--*--[_a-]=,ip, a:_[_J

You will select the line (audio/video) input on the recording VCR to receive the

signal from the playback VCR.

Caution: The unauthorized recording of satellite broadcasts, television

programs, or other materials may

infringe the rights of others.

Playback VCR (only)

Recording VCR

VIDEO AUDIO _

AudioNideo -- or - RF Coaxial Cable

Cables II (supplied)

ANT IN

RFOUT

Use the hookup to the TV

as previously selected on

pages 3, 4, or 5.

From Antenna, Cable

or Cable Box

Startup

1. Check accessories with VCR.

Contact your dealer if any items are missing.

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Remote

(Stock No. 233456)

2. Insert batteries in remote.

2 "AA" Batteries

RF Coaxial Cable

(Stock No. 221392)

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Startup

3. Turn on the TV.

A.BI urn on the 1 V.

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. (See TV owner's

manual for details.)

4. Turn on the VCR.

A. Press POWER on the remote.

5. Place channels in the VCR's memory.

The first time you turn on the VCR or after a power interruption, perform the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH

so that your VCR can locate the channels available

through your signal type-cable or antenna. The signal type is automatically selected when you perform

the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH function. Also, if you change the signal type, you will need to perform AUTO

CHANNEL SEARCH again. A. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU on

the TV screen. If this menu does not appear:

• Make sure TV is tuned to same channel as the CH3 CH4 switch on the back of the VCR or the

TV's video input (refer to TV's manual).

• Press MENU again.

• If you use abasic hookup, check 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 1 to begin AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH.

The VCR automatically selects CABLE (cable TV) or ANTENNA. If you need to change the setting manually, press 3.

Wait until the channel 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.

AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH

Now scanning channel 45

Press any key to cancel

VCR MAIN MENU

1 Timer Recordings 2 Set CLock 3 Channels

CHANNELS

1 Auto Channet Search

2 AddlRemove Channels 3 Signal Type: CABLE

0 Exit

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