RCA VR355/VR545 Set the VCR’s CH 3/4 Switch, Plug in the VCR, Put Batteries in the Remote Control

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Connections & Setup

Set the VCR’s CH 3/4 Switch

The CH 3/4 switch on back of the VCR determines what channel the TV must be tuned to see the VCR’s image. Choose whichever channel is not used locally in your area.

Note: If you connected components using A/V jacks and cables, the VCR’s signal must be viewed using the TV’s Video Line Input. To find the Video Line Input, refer to the manual that came with the TV or see How to Find Your TV’s Video Line Input on page 46 in the Other Information section of this manual.

Plug in the VCR

Your VCR’s power cord has a plastic band strung through the blades. Remove the plastic band before plugging the cord into the power outlet. To remove the band, cut with a pair of scissors and pull it free of the blades. Once the plastic is removed, match the wide blade of the power cord to the wide slot in the AC outlet. Be sure to insert the plug completely.

Put Batteries in the Remote Control

1.Remove the battery compartment cover on the remote control.

2. Insert new batteries matching the polarities (+ and –) on the batteries with the diagram in the battery compartment.

3.Put the battery compartment cover back on the remote.

Turn on the TV and VCR

Turn on the TV and press the VCR button on the remote control to turn it on.

Note: If you have an RCA, GE, or Proscan TV, your VCR’s remote control may be able to operate it without any additional steps. Press the TV button on the remote control and then the ON•OFF button. If neither one turns on the TV, it cannot be operated by the remote control.

Tune the TV

Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel. The VCR viewing channel is channel 3, 4, or the TV’s video line input.

•If you connect your VCR using RF coaxial cable only, turn the TV to channel 3 or 4 (whichever was set on the CH 3/4 switch).

•If you connected the VCR using A/V jacks and cables, select the TV’s video line input. For more information see How to Find the TV’s Video Line Input on page 46 in the Other Information section of this manual.

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Contents Changing Entertainment. Again VCRProduct Registration Important InformationIntroduction Key Features OverviewSqpb S-VHS Quasi Playback Pro-Tect Plus LockingTable of Contents Using the VCR’s Features Recording Features Chapter Overview Connections & SetupThings to Consider Before Connecting Components Connections & SetupCable Considerations Choose Your Connection Using the RF Coaxial Cable to Connect VCR to a TVComponents Connection TitleConnect the antenna/cable feed to the VCR Connect the VCR to the TVConnect satellite receiver to the VCR TV + VCR + Satellite ReceiverConnect the antenna to your satellite receiver 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 Put Batteries in the Remote Control Set the VCR’s CH 3/4 SwitchPlug in the VCR Turn on the TV and VCRAccessing Menus Using the Remote Control to Navigate On-Screen MenusComplete the QuickSet Guide Recording VCR BasicsThis page left blank intentionally Using the VCR’s Menu System Using On-Screen Menus to Set Up Features Using On-Screen MenusCable Box Setup LanguageAuto Channel Searching VCR Channels ListAdding or Removing Channels Changing the Signal TypeTime and Date Auto Clock Set FeatureSetting Time and Date Manually Additional Set Up Features in the Preferences MenuTo Access the Preferences menu To Access Auto TV/VCR To Access Auto PlayRemote VCR1/VCR2 Option Auto PlayFront Panel Brightness VCR Display EnergySaverTape Speed To Select a Preferred Tape SpeedAuto Repeat Set 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 Recording Features VCR FeaturesExpress Recording XPR To Activate XPRStopping a Timer Recording Timer RecordingTo Set Up to as Many as Eight Timer Recording Programs Reviewing and Clearing ProgramsPicture Search Options Copying and Editing Tapes Using Two VCRsForward and Reverse Search Frame Advance Slow MotionIndex Search To Activate Index SearchZero Search Pro-Tect Plus Locking FeatureTime Counter TrackingOn-Screen Displays Other Information General Problems TroubleshootingOther Information Incorrect time or date is shown Playback ProblemsTapes play back in slow motion VCR will not record Recording ProblemsFront Panel Function Displays Display PanelBack Panel Specifications VR545 Specifications VR355Cleaning the VCR Common Video Line Input scenarios How to Find Your TV’s Video Input ChannelConnect the satellite receiver to Advanced ConnectionFor how long after your purchase RCA VCR Limited WarrantyGlossary Index Index This page left blank intentionally This page left blank intentionally Thomson multimedia Inc