RCA VR355/VR545 manual Using On-Screen Menus to Set Up Features, Language, Cable Box Setup

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Using On-Screen Menus

Using On-Screen Menus to Set Up Features

You set up many of the VCR’s features by using the menu system as discussed in the previous section. Each feature that appears in the QuickSet Guide is explained in this section as well as a few other features you should set up to get the most out of your VCR.

Note: Not all the VCR screens are shown in this manual when explaining the features.

LANGUAGE

Select a language.

1English

2Español

3Français

Press MENU to continue

Language

Selecting your preferred language determines how the on-screen displays will appear. To change the language:

1.Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

2.Press the 6 button to select LANGUAGE.

3.Select English, Spanish (Español), or French (Français).

Is Something Missing?

These instructions will not show all of the step-by-step on-screen menus. Make sure to follow the instructions completely to get to the menus being discussed.

CHANNELS

1 Auto Channel Search

2 Add/Remove Channels

3 Signal Type: CABLE

4 Cable Box Setup

Cable Box Setup

This set up applies only when all channels are received through a cable box. In this case, the VCR will automatically enter the channel used to view cable box programming. Your VCR will use this channel for all future timer recordings.

1.Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

2.Press 3 to display the CHANNELS menu.

3.Press 4 to display the CABLE BOX SETUP menu.

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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 OverviewConnections & Setup Things to Consider Before Connecting ComponentsCable 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 receiverTV + VCR + Cable Box Connect the cable box to the VCRConnect 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 VCRUsing the Remote Control to Navigate On-Screen Menus Accessing 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 DateAdditional Set Up Features in the Preferences Menu Setting Time and Date ManuallyTo 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 ProgramsCopying and Editing Tapes Using Two VCRs Picture Search OptionsForward and Reverse Search Index Search Slow MotionFrame Advance To Activate Index SearchPro-Tect Plus Locking Feature Zero SearchTracking Time CounterOn-Screen Displays Other Information Troubleshooting General ProblemsOther 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 VR355 Specifications VR545Cleaning 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