RCA VR355/VR545 manual Using the Input Button

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Using the Remote Control

MENU Displays the VCR’s Main Menu. This is the first step when accessing any on-screen menu such as Language, Preferences, Timer Recordings, etc.

MUTE Lowers the TV volume to its minimum level. Press the MUTE button again to restore the TV’s volume to it previous level.

ON•OFF Turns the power of the active device (either the TV or VCR) on or off.

PAUSE Pauses playback and recording operations in VCR mode.

PLAY Starts playback when in VCR mode. Pressing PLAY while in Pause mode will also start playback too.

RECORD Starts recording when in VCR mode.

REVERSE If you’re operating a VCR with the remote control, press REVERSE to go backwards on a videotape. While in playback mode, pressing and holding REVERSE starts reverse playback.

SEARCH Displays Index and Zero Search menus on-screen. Press this button once to display the Index Search screen and a second time to display the Zero Search screen.

SPEED Overrides the set recording speed (either SP or SLP).

STOP If you’re operating a VCR, this button stops playback and recording operations.

TRACKING up and down Allows the manual reduction of streaks which may appear on the picture during regular or slow-motion playback. Reduces picture “jitter” during stop-action (paused) playback.

TV Puts the remote control in TV mode. This button will automatically turn on most RCA, GE, and Proscan TVs.

TV/VCR Toggles the VCR between TV and VCR viewing modes.

VCR Puts the remote control in VCR mode.

VOL (up and down) buttons Decrease or increase the TV volume.

Using the INPUT Button

Use the INPUT button to toggle through the available video line input sources (toggles between video line input(s) and regular broadcasting) and to view the connected component’s image (like a camcorder’s playback picture) through the VCR.

1.Press the remote control’s VCR button to place the remote control in VCR mode. Make sure that the VCR is turned ON.

2.Press the remote control’s INPUT button to tune to the video line input source which allows you to see the component’s image.

3.Press the INPUT button again to tune back to the broadcast image you were previously watching through the VCR.

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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