RCA VR355/VR545 manual Connect the VCR to the TV, Connect the antenna/cable feed to the VCR

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Connections & Setup

TV

TV (back panel)

	VIDEO		AUDIO
	VIDEO	R	L / MONO
		R	L / MONO
			IN
			L

OUT

CABLE/

ANTENNA

S-VIDEO

1

VCR

VCR

			ANT. IN
AUDIO				2
OUT IN	3	4	RF OUT	2
	CH		RF OUT

VIDEO

From Cable or Antenna

TV + VCR

Note: Your television back panel may not look exactly like the model shown here.

1.Connect the VCR to the TV

Connect one end of the supplied RF coaxial cable to the RF OUT jack on the back of the VCR and the other end to the TV’s Antenna IN jack.

2.Connect the antenna/cable feed to the VCR

Connect the cable or antenna RF coaxial cable to the ANT. IN jack on your VCR.

Note: Flip the CH 3/4 switch on the back of the VCR to the channel that is not used in your area. This will be the channel that the TV must be tuned to in order to see the VCR’s picture.

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Contents VCR Changing Entertainment. AgainImportant Information Product RegistrationKey Features Overview IntroductionPro-Tect Plus Locking Sqpb S-VHS Quasi PlaybackTable of Contents Using the VCR’s Features Recording Features Connections & Setup Chapter OverviewThings to Consider Before Connecting Components Connections & SetupCable Considerations Components Connection Using the RF Coaxial Cable to Connect VCR to a TVChoose Your Connection TitleConnect the VCR to the TV Connect the antenna/cable feed to the VCRConnect the antenna to your satellite receiver TV + VCR + Satellite ReceiverConnect satellite receiver to the VCR Connect the satellite feed to the satellite receiverConnect the cable box to the VCR TV + VCR + Cable BoxConnect the cable feed to your cable box Plug in the VCR Set the VCR’s CH 3/4 SwitchPut Batteries in the Remote Control Turn on the TV and VCRAccessing Menus Using the Remote Control to Navigate On-Screen MenusComplete the QuickSet Guide VCR Basics RecordingThis page left blank intentionally Using the VCR’s Menu System Cable Box Setup Using On-Screen MenusUsing On-Screen Menus to Set Up Features LanguageVCR Channels List Auto Channel SearchingChanging the Signal Type Adding or Removing ChannelsAuto Clock Set Feature Time and DateSetting Time and Date Manually Additional Set Up Features in the Preferences MenuTo Access the Preferences menu Remote VCR1/VCR2 Option To Access Auto PlayTo Access Auto TV/VCR Auto PlayTape Speed EnergySaverFront Panel Brightness VCR Display To Select a Preferred Tape SpeedSet Auto Repeat Auto RepeatThis Page Left Blank Intentionally Using Remote Control Using the Remote Control Using the Remote ControlButtons of the Remote Control Using the Input Button Operating a Television with the VCR’s Remote Control Using the VCR’s Features Express Recording XPR VCR FeaturesRecording Features To Activate XPRTo Set Up to as Many as Eight Timer Recording Programs Timer RecordingStopping a Timer Recording Reviewing and Clearing ProgramsPicture Search Options Copying and Editing Tapes Using Two VCRsForward and Reverse Search Index Search Slow MotionFrame Advance To Activate Index SearchPro-Tect Plus Locking Feature Zero SearchTracking Time CounterOn-Screen Displays Other Information General Problems TroubleshootingOther Information Playback Problems Incorrect time or date is shownTapes play back in slow motion Recording Problems VCR will not recordFront Panel Display Panel Function DisplaysBack Panel Specifications VR545 Specifications VR355Cleaning the VCR How to Find Your TV’s Video Input Channel Common Video Line Input scenariosAdvanced Connection Connect the satellite receiver toRCA VCR Limited Warranty For how long after your purchaseGlossary Index Index This page left blank intentionally This page left blank intentionally Thomson multimedia Inc