RCA VR355/VR545 manual Connections & Setup, Chapter Overview

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Chapter 1

Connections & Setup

Chapter Overview:

•Things to Consider Before Connecting

•Choosing Your Connection

•Making Connections

•Why You Should Connect with Audio/Video Jacks

•Navigating On-Screen Menus

•Completing the QuickSet™ Guide

•Basic Recording

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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 Title Using the RF Coaxial Cable to Connect VCR to a TVChoose Your Connection Components ConnectionConnect the antenna/cable feed to the VCR Connect the VCR to the TVConnect the satellite feed to the satellite receiver TV + VCR + Satellite ReceiverConnect satellite receiver to the VCR Connect the antenna to your satellite receiverConnect the cable box to the VCR TV + VCR + Cable BoxConnect the cable feed to your cable box Turn on the TV and VCR Set the VCR’s CH 3/4 SwitchPut Batteries in the Remote Control Plug in the 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 Language Using On-Screen MenusUsing On-Screen Menus to Set Up Features Cable Box SetupAuto 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 Auto Play To Access Auto PlayTo Access Auto TV/VCR Remote VCR1/VCR2 OptionTo Select a Preferred Tape Speed EnergySaverFront Panel Brightness VCR Display 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 To Activate XPR VCR FeaturesRecording Features Express Recording XPRReviewing and Clearing Programs Timer RecordingStopping a Timer Recording To Set Up to as Many as Eight Timer Recording ProgramsPicture Search Options Copying and Editing Tapes Using Two VCRsForward and Reverse Search To Activate Index Search Slow MotionFrame Advance 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