RCA VR542 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

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

DO NOT OPEN I

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

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert. ATrENTION: Pour 4viter les chocs 41ectriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche darts la

borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusq6 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 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.

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. VR542

Serial No. Purchase Date:

Dealer/Address/Phone:

Table of Contents

Important Information

Warnings Cautions

Note to Cable TV Installer Product Registration

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 5

RCA DSS® Satellite Receiver 6-7 Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes_ 8

Setting Up the VCR

Startup

Check Accessories With VCR 9 Attach Power Cord to Back of VCR 9

Insert Batteries in Remote 9 Turn on the TV 9

Use the On-Screen Menu System __ 10 Turn on the VCR 10

Auto Cable/DSS Box Setup__ 11-12

Manual Cable Box Setup 12

Auto Channel Search and Auto Clock Set 13

Manual Channel Search 13 Manual Clock Set 14

Setup VCR Plus+ Channels __ 14 Program VCR for VGR1 or

VGR2. LD Button 14

Add or Remove Channels from

VCR's Memory 14

Use TV.VCR Button 15 Set the Auto TV/VCR Feature __ 15

Using the Remote Control

Component, VCR, TV, Cable Box, and

RCA DSS ® Receiver Buttons 16-17

Controlling a VCR 18 Controlling a TV 19

Controlling a Cable Box or

RCA DSS ® Receiver 20

Controlling an Auxiliary RCA Component _ 21

Playing a Tape

Operating Instructions Using the Playback Features

Auto Play Feature

Auto Repeat Feature 23

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Pause for Stop-Action 24 Variable Speed Picture Search ___ 24

Frame Advance 25 Slow Motion 25

Automatic Tracking 26 Manual Tracking 26

Pro-Tect Plus TM Locking Feature __ 26

DISPLAY Button 27

Time Counter 27 Index Search 28 Time Search 28 Zero Search 29

Blank Search 29

COMMERCIAL_ADVANCE TM

Feature

Recording and Playback 30-31

Recording a Program

Types of Recordings 32 Using the Recording Features

Recording Speeds 32 Recording Pause 32

Basic Recording -

Operating Instructions 33

Watch a TV Channel While VCR

is Recording a Different Channel .__ 33

Recording While You're Away

VCR Plus+ Recording 34-36

Timer Recording 37 Check, Edit, or Clear a VCR Plus+ or

Timer Recording 38

Timer Recording From the

VCR's Line Input 38

Express Recording (XPR) 39 Using Two VCRs for Copying

and Editing Tapes 40

Using Dual Remote with AutoEdit __ 40

References

Location of Controls

Front Panel 41 Back Panel 42

Display Panel 42-43 Specifications 44 Cleaning the VCR 44 Limited Warranty 45

Trouble Checks 46-47

Queskior_s and Answers About

COMMERCIAL,,ADVANCE TM .48

Index 48-49

Choosing a Hookup

The hookups on pages 3 through 7 are divided into two hookup types: Basic (A) and

Advanced (B and C).

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). 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.

13. Rabbit ears (set-top) and/or bow tie antenna - Turn to page 3. C. Cable System - Go to question 2. D. RCA DSS ® Satellite System and another source (A, B, C) - Go to question 3.

2. What type of Cable-TV system* do you have?

Choose one answer from below. A. Cable without a box - Turn to page 3.

13. 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.

What type of RCA brand DSS ® satellite system do you have?

Choose one answer from below.

A. Satellite receiver connected to TV without audio/video inputs -

Turn to page 6.

13. Basic satellite receiver connected to TV with audio/video inputs - Turn to page 7.

C. Deluxe satellite receiver connected to TV with audio/video inputs -

Turn to page 7.

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 8.

DSS ® is a registered trademark of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of Hughes Electronics Corporation.

Antenna or Cable System W dhout a Cable Box

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 TV to this channel and use the TVeVCRbutton 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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From Antenna

or Cable

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 channels.

2. Plug in power cords of VCR and TV.

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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 15,

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or Cable

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RF Coaxial Cable

(supplied)

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MONO _ ANTENNA

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Back of TV

Cable System Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels

Position cable box.

Position the remote-controllable cable box on top of the VCR. You may need to position it

at different angles before the VCR can control it. Make sure the cable box does not

cover the transmitting window on top of the VCR.

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 TV to this channel and use the

TV-VCR button to watch the VCR.

Connect as shown.

This connection may require additional accessories not provided.

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AUDIO VIDEO

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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 TVoVGR 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 channels.

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

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Back of VCR

AUDIO VIDEO

Cable

RF Coaxial Cable .

(supplied)

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

Set the Auto TV/VGR feature to OFF.

See page 15.

Caution: The unauthorized recording of satellite broadcasts, television programs, or

other materials may infringe the rights of others.

Back of TV

Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels

(suchas HBO, ShowtJrne,Pay-Per-_r_N, etc.)

•Position cable box.

Position the remote-controllable cable box on top of the VCR. You may need to position it

at different angles before the VCR can control it. Make sure the cable box does not

cover the transmitting window on top of the VCR.

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 theTV to thischannel and use the TV.VCR button to watch the VCR.

2. Connect as shown. This connection may require additional

accessories not provided.

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RF Coaxial Cable

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

cable box.

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Ell 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 channels.

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

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Splitter /

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Separator

Back of VCR

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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.

RF Coaxial Cable (supplied)

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of TV '_

RCA DSS Satellite Receiver

Position RCA DSS ® receiver.

Position the receiver on top of the VCR. You

may need to position it at different angles

before the VCR can control it. Make sure the receiver does not cover the transmitting

window on top of the VCR. Do not stack electronic components or other

objects on top of the RCA DSS ® receiver. The slots on top of the receiver must be

left uncovered to allow proper airflow to the unit. Blocking the airflow to the unit

could impair performance or damage your receiver and other components. Also, do

not stack the RCA DSS _ receiver on top of a "hot component" such as an audio power

amplifier.

Basic hookup.

Use this hookup if your TV does not have audio/video jacks.

Set the CH3 CH4 switch on back of satellite receiver to either channel 3 or 4.

You will tune the VCR to this channel or its line input (L1) to record from the receiver. To watch the satellite receiver, turn off the VCR.

If you want to watch or record the signal from your antenna, cable, or cable box, make sure the satellite receiver is turned off.

2, 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 the VCR.

Satellite Receiver

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t_udioNideo Cables

(supplied)

VIDEO

RF Coaxial Cable

Connect as shown. This connection may require additional

accessories not provided.

Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and

receiver.

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Caution: lhe unauthorized recording

of satellite broadcasts, television programs, or other materials may

infringe the rights of others.

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Back of TV

RCA I)SS Satellite Receiver

Advanced hookup with basic receiver.

Use this hookup if your TV has audio/video jacks and your receiver has one set of AU DIONI DEO jacks.

1. Set the CH3 CH4 switch on back of receiver to either channel 3 or 4.

You will tune the VCR to this channel to record

from the satellite receiver. To watch the satellite receiver, tune your TV to

its video input channel. If you want to watch or record the signal from

your antenna, cable, or cable box, make sure the satellite receiver is turned off.

2. 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 TV*VGR button to watch the VCR.

3. Connect as shown. This connection may require additional

accessories not provided.

4. Plug in power cords of VCR,.TV, and receiver.

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Cable, Cable Box Satellite

or Antenna Dish

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Advanced hookup with

deluxe receiver.

Use this hookup if your TV has audio/video jacks and your receiver has two sets of

AUDIO/VIDEO jacks.

1. 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

TV*VGR button to watch the VCR. To record from the satellite receiver, you will

tune the VCR to its line input (L1). To watch the satellite receiver, tune your TV to its video input channel.

2. Connect as shown. This connection may require additional

accessories not provided.

3. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and receiver.

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Dish

or Antenna

of satellite broadcasts, television

programs, or other materials may Caution: The unauthorized recording

infringe the rights of others.

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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 7 and then modify with this connection.

2. 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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or Cable Box ..........................................

Playback VCR

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Option B hookup.

Use this hookup for slightly improved copy

quality and more convenient operation -- use of TVoVCR button not required.

1. Select a hookup from pages 2 through 7 and

then modify with this connection.

2. 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 channels.

3. Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV.

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Audio/Video

Cables _

Playback VCR (only)

AUDIO VIDEO

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Use the previously selected

Recording VCR

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Cable

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hookup to the TV.

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or Cable Box

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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.

VIDEO

OUT

AudioNideo

Cables _ -- -- or - - II (supplied)

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Use the previously selected

hookup to the TV.

RF Coaxial Cable

Startup

1. Check accessories with VCR.

Contact your dealer if any items are missing.

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2 "AAA" Batteries

Remote

(Stock No. 225529)

2. Attach power cord to back of VCR.

RF Coaxial Cable

(Stock No. 221396)

Power Cord

(Stock No. 218104)

2nd

3, Insert batteries in remote.

4. 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 OH3 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.)

continued on next page 9

Startup

5. Use the on-screen me.u system.

Point and Select is the method yuu use to move through the menu system. There are two ways to select (or change) a menu or feature.

Using the Number Buttons: Press MENU.PROG to display the VCR MAIN MENU. Then use the number button on the remote that corresponds to the number on the menu to select (or change) an item. Using the number button allows you to point

and select a menu item at the same time. Using the MOVE Arrows: Press MENUoPROG to

display the VCR MAIN MENU. Then use the/_, or

_7 MOVE arrow button to point to a menu or item. Press MENUePROG to select (or change) the item.

Although there are two ways to access the menu system, only the number buttons are referenced throughout this manual to explain the VCR features and operations.

6. Turn on the VCR.

A Press VCR1 on the remote.

The first time you turn on the VCR, the SETUP

menu will appear. Follow the steps on the screen to automatically set-up the cable box or RCA DSS®

satellite receiver, auto channel search, automatically set the time, and select some feature options.

Press number button I on the remote to Begin setup. Proceed to Step 7.

Press number button 2 on the remote to Cancel

2. the setup.

If you choose not to use the SETUP menu,

follow the steps in this section to manually set

up the VCR so it will operate properly.

If you skip auto channel search during setup, the auto clock set feature will not be performed.

If the SETUP menu does not appear or you prefer, you can manually select the SETUP menu. Each of

these features (except the automatic clock set) may also be performed individually.

To manually select the SETUP menu.

1. Press MENU,PROG to display the VCR MAIN

MENU.

SETUP

The setup procedure will help you configure

your VCR, WouLd you

like to begin the

setup procedure now?

2 Cancel

2. Press 5 to display the SETUP menu.

Startup

7. Auto cable/DSS box setup.

The cable/DSS box setup allows the VCR to record programs from the cable box or RCA DSS ® receiver.

If your cable box can be controlled by a remote,

the VCR may be able to tune it to the chann_ you want to record during VCR Plus+ and timer recordings and automatically set the clock after power failures. Position the remote-controllable cable box on top of the VCR to receive the infrared remote signal. See pages 4-5.

The VCR will turn on an RCA DSS ® receiver and tune it to the channel you want to record during

timer recordings. Position the receiver on top of the VCR to receive the infrared remote signal. See

pages 6-7.

Cable box or satellite receiver not used for all channels:

Press 2. You are finished with CABLE BOX SETUP. Skip to Step 8.

Cable box or RCA DSS ® receiver used for all channels:

Press 1 to continue.

B, Press two numbers on the remote to enter the

output channel of your cable box or satellite receiver. Press 0 before a single-digit number.

Valid numbers are 01 - 99.

SETUP

Is a cable box or DSS receiver being used

with the VCR for all

channels?

2 No, skip this step

CABLE/DSS BOX SETUP

Enter the output channel of the cable

box or DSS receiver.

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Press 01-99 or INPUT Press MENU to exit

CABLE/DSS BOX SETUP

The VCR will now receive all channels from the

cable box or DSS

receiver on VCR Ch 03

If you connected your cable box or satellite receiver to the VCR using the box's AUDIO/VIDEO

OUT jacks, press INPUT to select the VIDEO1

option. Press CLEAR on the remote to correct an entry.

C. Press MENU,PROG to proceed.

The VCR now automatically enters the output channel of your cable box or satellite receiver as the channel to be recorded in the VCR PLUS+ and

TIMER RECORDINGS menus.

D. Press MENU.PROG to proceed.

Press MENU to proceed

CABLE/DSS BOX SETUP

Enter the code for

your cable box or DSS recetver from the list

in your User's Manual.

Press MENU to proceed

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Manually Controlled Cable Box: You are finished with cable box setup. Press MENUaPROG to exit. Proceed to Step 8.

RCA DSS ® Receiver or Remote Controlled Cable Box:

• RCA DSS ® Receiver: Enter 00 for the code. The receiver should turn on and tune to channel 200.

Did the DSS receiver turn on and tune to

channel Z00?

I YES, setup complete 2 NO, try another code

The VCR will now tune your receiver to the correct channel during timer recordings. - - - DSS will appear for the channel in the timer program menu.

AUTO CLOCK set does not support DSS. Proceed to Step 8, and manually set the clock.

• Remote Controlled Cable Box: Enter your cable box

code from the chart on page 20 and follow the on-screen directions.

Manual cable box setup.

If you ever want to manually set up the cable box: A. Press MENU.PROG to display the VGR MAIN MENU

on the TV screen.

B. Press 4 to select CHANNELS menu.

C. Press 4 to select Cable/DSS Setup. D. Perform stepsA-E asshown in Step7.

CABLE/DSS BOX SETUP

Please turn on the cable box and tune it

to channel 2.

Press MENU to proceed

CABLE/DSS BOX SETUP

Did the cable box tune to channel 9?

2 NO, try another code

The VCR changes the cable box from channel 02 to channel 09 when you enter the correct code for your cable box.

If the cable box changes channels, press 1. Proceed to Step 8. If none of the codes work, try repositioning the cable box

and entering the codes again. If the codes still do not work, this VCR cannot control your cable box during timer recordings or automatically set the clock. Press

MENUePROG. Proceed to Step 8.

VCR MAIN MENU

I VCR Plus+

2 Timer Recordings 3 Time

CHANNELS

1 Auto Channel Search 2 Add/Remove Channels

5 VCR Plus+ Channel List

0 Exit

Startup

8. Auto channel search and auto clock set.

Follow the steps on the screen to auto channel searcil and automatically set the clock*. You can also perform each of these operations separately from the VCR MAIN MENU.

RCA DSS ® Receiver: If you receive all channels through an RCA DSS@ satellite receiver, set the clock manually.

Cable Box: The VCR will proceed to automatic clock set. No Cable Box: Follow the directions on the screen to

automatically auto search channels and set the clock using the Coordinated Universal Time information transmitted by some broadcast stations.

If the SET TIME ZONE screen appears, follow these steps to place

the channels in the VCR's memory and set the clock.

A. Press a number (1-6) on the remote corresponding to the time

zone you live in. If you do not know your time zone, press 7 and an automatic setting will be made.

If you select D()n't Know for your time zone, the VCR will set the clock using the first Coordinated Universal Time

information it finds. If the time is not correct, set the clock manually.

B. Set daylight savings. When the SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS

screen appears, press I if your area observes daylight savings time from April to October, or press 2 if it does not. If you do not know, press 3.

C. Press MENU,PROG on the remote if all antenna or cable

connections are completed. The AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH will be performed, followed by automatic clock set.

Notes: If The Auto Clock Set was unsuccessful message

appears, then set the clock manually. The clock must be set before you can use the timer recording feature.

If you receive all channels through a cable box, the VCR will not reset the clock after a power outage unless the cable box is set to

the channel carrying the broadcast signal. (Call your local cable operator to find out what channel carries the broadcast signal.)

*Signal not available in all areas.

SET TIME ZONE

What is your time zone?

1 Eastern 2 Central

3 Mountain 4 Pacific

5 ALaska 6 Hawaii

7 Don't Know

Press MENU to continue

SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS

Does your area observe Daylight Savings Time from APRIL to OCTOBER?

1 Yes, DST is observed 2 No 3 Don't Know

Press MENU to continue

AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH

Now scanning channel 14

Press any key to cancel

AUTO CLOCK SET

The VCR is now setting the clock. This may

take several minutes.

Press MENU to cancel

Manual channel search.

If you ever need to manually Auto Channel Search because you

change cable or antenna signals:

A. Press MENUapROG to display the VCR MAIN MENU on the

B. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.

C. Press 1 to begin Auto Channel Search.

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 m_nual).

• Press VCR3, then press MENUmPROG again.

• If you use a basic hookup, check VCR indicator in display panel - it should be on. Press TV•VCR to turn it on.

• Check the connections.

The VCR automatically selects CABLE (cable TV) or

ANTENNA. If you need to change the setting manually, press 3.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings

3 Time

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CHANNELS

2 Add/Remove Channels

3 Signal Type: CABLE

& Cabte/DSS Setup

5 VCR PLus+ Channel List

0 Exit

continued on next page

Startup

Manual clock set.

If the AUI O GLOGKSE1 was unsuccesstul or you

want to manually set the clock, follow the steps below.

If you set the clock manually during setup, Auto Clock

Set will be set to OFF. A. Press MENU,PROG on remote to display the VCR

MAINMENU on the TV screen.

B. Press 3 to point and select the TIME menu. C. Press I to display Set Time and Date.

D. Enter the time and date with the number buttons

on the remote.

• Press 0 before single-digit numbers. Example: press 0, then 5, then 0, then 7 for a

time of 5:07. Press 1 for AM or 2 for PM.

• Press CLEAR on the remote to change incorrect entries.

E. Press MENUePROG on remote to remove SET

CLOCK from the TV screen and start the clock.

The time will appear in the VCR's display panel and the time and date will appear on the TV screen when you press DISPLAY.

VCR MAIN MENU

I VCR Plus+

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TIME

SET CLOCK

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Time(_mm )

Date --/--/--

Press MENU to exit

9. Setup VCR Plus+ channels.

The VCR must be setup with the VCR Plus+ channels before you can record using VCR Plus+. This can be done now or at a later time. Details are on page 34.

10. Program VCR for VCR1 or VCR2.LD button.

You can program this VCR to respond to the VCR1 or VCR2eLD button on the remote. Details are on page 18.

Remember you must press VCR1 or VCR2eLD on the remote -- whichever you selected in the menu -- before the remote will operate this VCR.

11. 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. We recommend channels be placed in memory using the

Auto Channel Search feature described in step 8 before adding or removing channels. Channels 2-13, and L1 are preset at the factory.

A. Press VCR1 on the remote. B. Press MENU-PROG on the remote to see the VCR

MAIN MENU on the TV screen.

VCR MAIN MENU

I VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings

3 Time

CHANNELS

1 Auto Channel Search

C. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.

D. Press 2 to display the ADD/REMOVECHANNELS

menu.

E. Follow the directions on the screen.

F. Add or remove more channels by entering channel

numbers or using CHANNEL up or down.

ADD/REMOVECHANNEL3

CH 03

is presently ADDED

Press CLEAR to remove Press MENU to exit

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RCA VR542 Owner’s Manual

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