Using the VCR’s Features | RCA VR355/VR545 instruction

Chapter 4

Using the VCR’s Features

Chapter Overview:

•Recording

•Express Recording (XPR)

•Timer Recordings

•Copying and Editing Tapes

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RCA VR355/VR545 manual Using the VCR’s Features

Contents

Changing Entertainment. Again VCR Product Registration Important Information Introduction Key Features Overview Sqpb S-VHS Quasi Playback Pro-Tect Plus Locking Table of Contents Using the VCR’s Features Recording Features Chapter Overview Connections & Setup Things to Consider Before Connecting Components Connections & SetupCable Considerations Title Using the RF Coaxial Cable to Connect VCR to a TVChoose Your Connection Components Connection Connect the antenna/cable feed to the VCR Connect the VCR to the TV Connect the satellite feed to the satellite receiver TV + VCR + Satellite ReceiverConnect satellite receiver to the VCR Connect the antenna to your satellite receiver Connect 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 VCR Accessing Menus Using the Remote Control to Navigate On-Screen MenusComplete the QuickSet Guide Recording VCR Basics This page left blank intentionally Using the VCR’s Menu System Language Using On-Screen MenusUsing On-Screen Menus to Set Up Features Cable Box Setup Auto Channel Searching VCR Channels List Adding or Removing Channels Changing the Signal Type Time and Date Auto Clock Set Feature Setting 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 Option To Select a Preferred Tape Speed EnergySaverFront Panel Brightness VCR Display Tape Speed Auto Repeat Set Auto Repeat This 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 XPR Reviewing and Clearing Programs Timer RecordingStopping a Timer Recording To Set Up to as Many as Eight Timer Recording Programs Picture Search Options Copying and Editing Tapes Using Two VCRsForward and Reverse Search To Activate Index Search Slow MotionFrame Advance Index Search Zero Search Pro-Tect Plus Locking Feature Time Counter Tracking On-Screen Displays Other Information General Problems TroubleshootingOther Information Incorrect time or date is shown Playback Problems Tapes play back in slow motion VCR will not record Recording Problems Front Panel Function Displays Display Panel Back Panel Specifications VR545 Specifications VR355Cleaning the VCR Common Video Line Input scenarios How to Find Your TV’s Video Input Channel Connect the satellite receiver to Advanced Connection For how long after your purchase RCA VCR Limited Warranty Glossary Index Index This page left blank intentionally This page left blank intentionally Thomson multimedia Inc