RCA VR355/VR545 manual Using the VCR’s Menu System

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Chapter 2

Using the VCR’s

Menu System

Chapter Overview:

•Setting Up the VCR’s Preferences

•Using On-Screen Menus

•Cable Box Setup

•Setting Time and Date

•Setting VCR Preferences

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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 & SetupCable Considerations Connections & SetupThings to Consider Before Connecting Components 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 feed to your cable box TV + VCR + Cable BoxConnect the cable box to the VCR Put Batteries in the Remote Control Set the VCR’s CH 3/4 SwitchPlug in the VCR Turn on the TV and VCRComplete the QuickSet Guide Using the Remote Control to Navigate On-Screen MenusAccessing Menus 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 FeatureTo Access the Preferences menu Additional Set Up Features in the Preferences MenuSetting Time and Date Manually 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 Buttons of the Remote Control Using the Remote ControlUsing 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 ProgramsForward and Reverse Search Copying and Editing Tapes Using Two VCRsPicture Search Options Frame Advance Slow MotionIndex Search To Activate Index SearchZero Search Pro-Tect Plus Locking FeatureTime Counter TrackingOn-Screen Displays Other Information Other Information TroubleshootingGeneral Problems 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 Cleaning the VCR Specifications VR355Specifications VR545 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