RCA VR348 manual Operating Instructions, To Play a Tape, Auto Play Feature

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Playing a Tape

Operating Instructions

To Play a Tape

1. Turn on the TV and tune it to channel 3, 4, or TVÕs video input to see the picture from the VCR.

2. Insert a tape in the VCR.

VCR automatically turns on. The cassette-in indicator lights, and the VCR indicator lights if the Auto TV/VCR feature is set to ON. The tape automatically begins playback if the safety tab on the cassette has been removed and the Auto Play feature is turned on.

POWER STOP• EJECT

CHANNEL

TRACKING

RECORD REW PLAY• PAUSE FWD

Safety Tab

3. Press PLAY on the remote or PLAY•PAUSE on the VCR, if necessary. PLAY appears in the VCRÕs display panel.

4. Press TRACKING up or down to remove any streaks from the picture, if necessary. Details are on page 13.

5. Press STOP on the remote or STOP•EJECT on the VCR.

6. Press REW. REW will appear in the VCRÕs display panel.

The VCR will automatically rewind 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.

7. Press STOP•EJECT on the VCR to eject the tape once it is completely rewound.

Auto Play Feature

This feature lets you tell the VCR whether you want it to automatically start playing a tape that is inserted with the safety tab removed.

1. Press MENU on the remote to see the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen.

2. Press 5 to display the PREFERENCES menu.

3. Press 1 to select Auto Play: ON or OFF.

¥Select ON to have a tape with its safety tab removed start playing automatically.

¥Select OFF if you do not want a tape with its safety tab removed to start playing automatically.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR Plus+

2 Timer Recordings

3 Set Clock

4 Channels

5 Preferences

PREFERENCES

1 Auto Play: ON

2 Auto TV/VCR: ON

0 Exit

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Contents USER’S Guide Important Information Product RegistrationTable of Contents What type of cable-TV system* do you have? Optional Hookups How to hook up two VCRs for copying tapes?Choosing a Hookup Choose one answer from belowAdvanced hookup Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable BoxBasic hookup Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable box Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All ChannelsCable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels Only Back of VCR Cable BoxOption B hookup Connecting Two VCRs for Copying TapesOption a hookup Insert batteries in remote Check accessories with VCRStartup AA Batteries RF Coaxial Cable Stock No RemotePlace channels in the VCR’s memory Turn on the TVTurn on the VCR Set the time and date Add or remove channels from the VCR’s memorySelect a language./Choisissez une langue Skip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups Set Auto TV/VCR featureUse Tvvcr button VCR Function Buttons VCR Function ButtonsTo Play a Tape Auto Play FeatureOperating Instructions Picture Search Using the Playback FeaturesPause for Stop Action Automatic TrackingDisplay Button Time CounterCommercial Scan Search Button Index SearchZero Search Recording Speeds Using the Recording FeaturesTypes of Recordings Recording PauseTypes of Recordings Basic Recording Operating Instructions To Make a RecordingExpress Display on TV Screen Express Recording XPROperating Instructions Recording While You’re Away VCR Plus+* Recording Standardized VCR Plus+ Channel Numbers for Cable-TVVCR Plus+ Channel Number VCR Plus+TM Channel WorksheetBroadcast or Cable TV Station Name Channel Number You Receive This Station OnSetting a VCR Plus+ Recording Recording While You’re Away VCR Plus+ RecordingRecording While You’re Away Timer Recording Setting a Timer RecordingRecording While You’re Away Checking or Clearing VCR Plus+ or Timer RecordingsTimer Recording From the VCR’s Line Input Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes Operating Instructions Refer to hookup onChannel or Tracking Up or Down Location of ControlsFront Panel FWD Fast ForwardBack Panel Display Panel Specifications Cleaning the VCRTrouble Checks Trouble Heres what to tryCassette with safety tab removed does not start to VCR Plus+ or timer recording not madeVCR makes noise when stopped Streaks in picture during normal playbackLimited Warranty Auto Channel Search Feature Index