RCA VCR VR354 manual Specifications, Remote, Picture, Convenience, Connections, Plus

VR354

Specifications

•Dimensions: 31⁄2" H, 141⁄8" W, 91⁄4" D

•Approx. Shipping Weight: 8.8 Lbs.

Remote

➤Master Touch® Universal Remote CRK235B2

Provides total control of the VCR, plus the basic functions for up to 30 brands of televisions.

Picture

•Digital Auto Tracking

Allows playing of most VHS tapes without the need for manual tracking adjustments.

•HQ Video Processing

Special recording and playback circuitry enhances video characteristics, producing high-quality pictures.

Convenience

➤Auto Clock Set2

The Auto Clock Set circuitry reads the XDS broadcast signal2 containing time of day and date information, automatically setting the clock during initial setup as well as after most power interruptions.

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VCR Plus+1 Programming with

End-Time Adjustment

The VCR Plus+1 System simplifies VCR programming by reducing programming entries. Program3 the VCR by entering PlusCode1 programming numbers which can be found in most newspapers and TV listing magazines, such as TV Guide.4 Adjust the end- time, so if the program runs long, you won’t miss a minute.

➤ShowSaver™ Memory Protection Retains timer programs in permanent memory, indefinitely, so you’ll never have to worry about losing your programs due to an extended power outage.

•Pro-Tect Plus™ (Child Lock)

Guards pre-programmed VCRs to help avoid frustrating recording accidents or interruptions from children. Conveniently controlled with the press of a button.

•EnergySaver

Saves energy by automatically turning off the VCR when it is not being used. Also helps prevent missing timer recordings due to the VCR being left on.

•Auto Daylight Savings Adjustment Automatically adjusts the VCR’s clock twice a year for daylight savings time, so you won’t have to.

•On-Screen Setup Menus

A well organized set of menus allow you to conveniently set up time and date, channel lists and personal preferences for automatic features, EnergySaver and remote control address.

•Auto Repeat

Allows you to specify, by time, a portion of recorded material to play repeatedly.

•One-Button Express Record (XPR) Simplifies the recording of a TV show in progress. One button begins recording and sets the program length, so that the VCR records and switches off automatically.

•Trilingual On-Screen Menus

Choose between English, French, and Spanish operating and programming instructions, displayed on your television.

•Go Back (Previous Channel)

Makes it easy to switch between two channels with the press of one button.

•Quick-Start Mechanism

As soon as a tape is loaded into this VCR, it’s ready to play.

•Auto Power On/Play/Rewind/Shutoff Simply inserting a cassette in the VCR turns it on (Auto Power On). When a prerecorded cassette is inserted in the VCR, it automatically starts playing (Auto Play). When the end of the tape is reached, Auto Rewind automatically rewinds the tape. If the VCR is turned off during rewind, it will continue rewinding until end of tape is reached, then shut off.

•181-Channel Tuning Capability5

Selects VHF/UHF broadcast channels, and up to 125 cable channels.

•8-Event/1-Year Programmable Timer The built-in timer memory can be preset up to one year in advance to record as many as eight different programs automatically. Record options include one-time, daily, weekdays and weekly events.

•Auto Channel Search with Auto Cable/Antenna Switch Automatically selects cable or antenna tuning and stores available off-air or unscrambled cable channels in memory.

•Simplified On-Screen Programming With the remote control and on-screen displays, all timer programming can be done from the convenience of your chair. On-screen instructions guide the viewer through each programming sequence.

•Real-Time Counter

Front-panel and on-screen displays show elapsed tape time in hours: minutes: seconds (on-screen display only). Makes locating segments easier.

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•VHS Index Search System Simplifies locating the start of recorded programs by placing an electronic marker at

the beginning of each new recording. Select an index number and the VCR will locate it and begin playback.

•Go-To Search

Advances or reverses to a selected tape counter position.

•Commercial Scan

Quickly and accurately scans through commercials or short program segments during playback, 30 seconds with each press of the SEARCH button.

•Clock/Counter Display

Provides large, lighted, functional readout of VCR clock and counter.

•Automatic Head Cleaning System Safely cleans the video and audio heads and helps maintain optimum picture performance during recording and playback.

Connections

• Rear Panel Input/Output Jacks

ANT. IN

AUDIO
OUT	IN	RF OUT
		CH
VIDEO
	3	4

Plus

•Limited Warranty

See RCA dealer for complete details.

1 VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corp.

2 Subject to availability based on local off-air and cable broadcasts.

3 Some antenna and most cable systems require one-time channel guide setup. VCR Plus+ feature compatibility varies with cable systems and may not function when a cable decoder box is used. See dealer or Owner’s Manual for complete details.

4 TV Guide is a registered trademark of TV Guide Financial, Inc.

5 System tunes unscrambled channels only. Check your cable company’s compatibility requirements.

As an Energy Star Partner, Thomson Consumer Electronics has determined that this product or product model meets the Energy Star guidelines for energy efficiency. Energy Star is a U.S. registered mark.

©2000 Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc.

Form S-VR354

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