RCA VR355/VR545

Changing Entertainment. Again.

Using the VCR’s Features

Chapter Overview:

•Recording

•Express Recording (XPR)

•Timer Recordings

•Copying and Editing Tapes

Chapter 4

Contents

Main WARNING Product Registration Important Information VR355/VR545 i CAUTION Key Features Overview Unified Remote Control Express Recording (XPR) Timer Recordings ShowSaver Memory Protection Pro-Tect Plus Locking SQPB S-VHS Quasi Playback Page Table of Contents Connections & Setup Chapter 1 Chapter Overview: 6Chapter 1 Things to Consider Before Connecting Components Protect Components From Power Surges Position Cables to Avoid Audio Hum or Interference Protect Components From Overheating Cable Considerations Choose Your Connection Components Connection Go To Title 8Chapter 1 VCR VCR TV + VCR Note: Your television back panel may not look exactly like the model shown here. Go To Page 11 AUDIO VIDEO TV (back panel) TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver Go To Page 11 10 Chapter 1 VCR Cable Box TV + VCR + Cable Box Go To Page 11 Page 12 Chapter 1 Using the Remote Control to Navigate On-Screen Menus Complete the QuickSet Guide Accessing Menus Chapter 1 13 VCR Basics Playing a Tape Automatic Rewind Tape Eject Recording Page Page 16 Chapter 2 Using On-Screen Menus to Set Up Features Language Cable Box Setup Chapter 2 17 VCR Channels List Auto Channel Searching 18 Chapter 2 Changing the Signal Type Adding or Removing Channels Chapter 2 19 Time and Date Auto Clock Set Feature To Turn Auto Clock Set ON Setting the Time Zone 20 Chapter 2 Additional Set Up Features in the Preferences Menu Chapter 2 21 Remote VCR1/VCR2 Option Auto Play Auto TV/VCR 22 Chapter 2 EnergySaver Front Panel Brightness (VCR Display) Tape Speed Chapter 2 23 Set Auto Repeat Page Page 26 Chapter 3 Buttons of the Remote Control Chapter 3 27 Using the INPUT Button Page Page 30 Chapter 4 Recording Features Express Recording (XPR) Chapter 4 31 Timer Recording Stopping a Timer Recording Reviewing and Clearing Programs 32 Chapter 4 Copying and Editing Tapes Using Two VCRs Picture Search Options Forward and Reverse Search Chapter 4 33 Slow Motion Frame Advance Index Search 34 Chapter 4 Zero Search Pro-Tect Plus Locking Feature Chapter 4 35 Tracking Time Counter 36 Chapter 4 On-Screen Displays Other Information Chapter 5 Chapter Overview: 38 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting General Problems Chapter 5 39 The incorrect time or date is shown The time did not adjust for Daylight-Saving Time Playback Problems Snowy or no picture during playback 40 Chapter 5 Chapter 5 41 Recording Problems The VCR will not record A timer recording didnt record or the wrong program recorded 42 Chapter 5 Front Panel Chapter 5 43 Display Panel TIMER VCR 44 Chapter 5 Back Panel Chapter 5 45 Specifications (VR355) Cleaning the VCR Specifications (VR545) 46 Chapter 5 How to Find Your TVs Video Input Channel Video Input Channel Variations Chapter 5 47 Advanced Connection Satellite VCR 2B 2A RCA VCR Limited Warranty Chapter 5 49 Glossary Index 50 Chapter 5 A B C Index S T V Z Page Page Thomson multimedia Inc.