RCA VR525 Unpack WHAT’S in the BOX, Install Batteries in the Remote Control, Connect Your VCR

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FIRST THINGS FIRST

STEP 1: UNPACK WHAT’S IN THE BOX

The following items come packed in the box:

•VCR

•Remote control

•RF coaxial cable

STEP 2: INSTALL BATTERIES IN THE REMOTE CONTROL

Follow these steps whenever you need to install or change the batteries in your VCR remote.

1.Remove the cover of the battery compartment.

2.Place the batteries in the remote, matching the + and – ends of each battery to the diagram inside the compartment.

3.Replace the cover.

STEP 3: CONNECT YOUR VCR

If you connect your VCR to your home antenna or cable system and then to your TV, use the VCR’s ANT. IN and RF OUT jacks for a good signal as shown.

If you have a TV with AUDIO/VIDEO jacks, use the jacks for a better connection. Refer to the Connections section, toward the back of the manual.

CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA

VCR

ANT. IN

VIDEO AUDIO

RF OUT

3 CH. 4

OUT

CABLE/

ANTENNA

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Contents Video cassette recorder Users guide Important Information Product RegistrationTable of Contents Connections Appendix ReferenceIndex WHAT’S LEFT? First Things FirstHI, MY Name is LIZ… Read the First Three Sections First Things FirstInstall Batteries in the Remote Control Unpack WHAT’S in the BOXConnect Your VCR Tune the TV Access the MenusPlug in the VCR Turn on the VCRSET UP the VCR Setting UP the VCR ON-SCREEN Guide and Additional SET-UP FeaturesSetting UP the VCR VCR Channels List Using the Menu to SET UP FeaturesLanguage On-Screen MenusTo Auto Channel Search Auto Channel SearchDetect Automatically Time and Date To Change the Signal TypeTo Add or Remove Channels Set Daylight-Saving TimeSet the Time and Date Spring forward Fall backwardTime/Date Display VCR PLUS+ Channels Two-Digit VCR Plus+ Channel Numbers for Cable TV USA ListVCR Plus+ Channel List VCR PLUS+ Worksheet Additional SET-UP Features Preferences Menu Remote Control OptionRemote VCR1/VCR2 Option Auto Play Auto TV/VCRAuto TV/VCR Energysaver VCR Basics Learn the Basics to GET YOU StartedVCR Basics Remote Buttons Playing a Tape PauseAutomatic Tracking Tape Eject Check the Safety TABAutomatic Rewind RecordingRecording Several Recording OptionsRecording Features Express Recording XPRTimer Recording Timer Recording InformationTimer Recording with VCR PLUS+ Setting Up the Channel ListUsing 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 Other Features Features to Enhance VCR OperationOther Features Slow Motion Picture Search OptionsForward and Reverse Search Commercial Scan Search ButtonFrame Advance Index SearchTo Search PRO-TECT Plus Locking Feature GO-TO SearchLocking 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-typeDON’T Forget about the Auto TV/VCR Feature Choosing a VCR ConnectionAdvantages 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