RCA VR525 manual Automatic Rewind, Tape Eject, Recording, Check the Safety TAB, Tape Speeds

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VCR BASICS

AUTOMATIC REWIND

The VCR automatically rewinds the tape if it reaches the end of the tape during playback. While rewinding, you can press POWER and the VCR will turn off after rewinding.

TAPE EJECT

Press STOP•EJECT on the VCR (STOP on remote) when it is stopped to eject the tape. A tape can be ejected even when the VCR is off.

RECORDING

If you want to record something that you’re watching, you can use basic recording.

1.Set the tape speed by pressing the SPEED button on the remote.

2.Press the RECORD button (REC on the remote) to begin recording.

3.Press STOP to stop recording.

If you just want to pause the recording for a short time (such as during a commercial), press PAUSE instead of STOP.

CHECK THE SAFETY TAB

No matter which recording option you use, you need to make sure there is a tape in the VCR, and that the tape’s safety tab is in place. You cannot record on a tape with the safety tab removed.

Safety Tab

If the safety tab is removed and you want to record over it, simply cover the hole with vinyl tape.

Tape Speeds

SP (Standard Play)

Gives the best quality recording, but fewer programs can be recorded on the tape. Special effects such as pause, slow motion, picture search, and frame advance work well when you play back tapes recorded in this speed.

LP (Long Play)

Your VCR is capable of playing back tapes recorded in LP. You cannot record in the LP speed.

SLP (Super Long Play)

Gives three times the recording time of tapes recorded in SP. Special effects such as pause, slow motion, picture search, and frame advance work well when you play back tapes recorded in this speed.

Recording Time

Cassette SP SLP

T-120 2Hr 6Hr

T-160 2Hr 8Hr 40Min

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Contents Video cassette recorder Users guide Important Information Product RegistrationTable of Contents Appendix Reference ConnectionsIndex WHAT’S LEFT? First Things FirstHI, MY Name is LIZ… Read the First Three Sections First Things FirstUnpack WHAT’S in the BOX Install Batteries in the Remote ControlConnect Your VCR Tune the TV Access the MenusPlug in the VCR Turn on the VCRSET UP the VCR ON-SCREEN Guide and Additional SET-UP Features Setting UP the VCRSetting UP the VCR VCR Channels List Using the Menu to SET UP FeaturesLanguage On-Screen MenusAuto Channel Search To Auto Channel SearchDetect Automatically Time and Date To Change the Signal TypeTo Add or Remove Channels Set Daylight-Saving TimeSpring forward Fall backward Set the Time and DateTime/Date Display Two-Digit VCR Plus+ Channel Numbers for Cable TV USA List VCR PLUS+ ChannelsVCR Plus+ Channel List VCR PLUS+ Worksheet Remote Control Option Additional SET-UP Features Preferences MenuRemote VCR1/VCR2 Option Auto TV/VCR Auto PlayAuto TV/VCR Energysaver Learn the Basics to GET YOU Started VCR BasicsVCR Basics Remote Buttons Pause Playing a TapeAutomatic Tracking Tape Eject Check the Safety TABAutomatic Rewind RecordingRecording Several Recording OptionsRecording Features Express Recording XPRTimer Recording Timer Recording InformationSetting Up the Channel List Timer Recording with VCR PLUS+Using VCR Plus+ VCR Plus+ Recording Press Menu to enter the VCR PlusCode numberStopping a Timer Recording Reviewing and Clearing ProgramsUsing TWO Vcrs for Copying Editing Tapes Two VCR ConnectionPage Features to Enhance VCR Operation Other FeaturesOther Features Slow Motion Picture Search OptionsForward and Reverse Search Commercial Scan Search ButtonIndex Search Frame AdvanceTo Search GO-TO Search PRO-TECT Plus Locking FeatureLocking Your VCR Tracking Time CounterON-SCREEN Displays Connections Things to Know Before Connecting ComponentsProtect Your Components from Power Surges ConnectionsRF Jacks and Coaxial Cables F-type Connecting Your VCRJacks and Cables Audio/Video Jacks and Cables RCA-typeChoosing a VCR Connection DON’T Forget about the Auto TV/VCR FeatureAdvantages of AUDIO/VIDEO Cable Connections Using This Connection TV with RF Jack onlyTV with AUDIO/VIDEO Jacks All scrambled channels must be viewed through the VCR Appendix Reference Front Panel Indicator Panel Back PanelTroubleshooting Tips Will not record or play Time did not adjust for daylight-saving timeVCR makes noise when stopped Rewind does not operateTape plays back in slow motion Timer indicator flashesWill not Auto Channel Search active channels correctly Cannot select channels overSpecifications Cleaning the VCRLimited Warranty Appendix Reference Index RF OUTIndex North Meridian Street Indianapolis, Tocom 15313740 Rev