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

Table of Contents

Using the Remote Control	25
Using the Remote Control	26
Buttons of the Remote Control	26
Using the INPUT Button	27
Operating a Television with the VCR’s Remote Control	28
Using the VCR’s Features	29
Recording Features	30
Express Recording (XPR)	30
Timer Recording	31
Stopping a Timer Recording	31
Reviewing and Clearing Programs	31
Copying and Editing Tapes Using Two VCRs	32
Picture Search Options	32
Forward and Reverse Search	32
Slow Motion	33
Frame Advance	33
Index Search	33
Zero Search	34
Pro-Tect Plus™ Locking Feature	34
Tracking	35
Time Counter	35
On-Screen Displays	36
Other Information	37
Troubleshooting	38
General Problems	38
Playback Problems	39
Recording Problems	41
Front Panel	42
Display Panel	43
Back Panel	44
Cleaning the VCR	45
Specifications (VR355)	45
Specifications (VR545)	45
How to Find Your TV’s Video Input Channel	46
Advanced Connection	47
TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver	47
Warranty	48
Glossary	49
Index	50

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RCA VR355/VR545 manual Using the VCR’s Features Recording Features

Contents

VCR Changing Entertainment. Again Important Information Product Registration Key Features Overview Introduction Pro-Tect Plus Locking Sqpb S-VHS Quasi Playback Table of Contents Using the VCR’s Features Recording Features Connections & Setup Chapter Overview Connections & Setup Things to Consider Before Connecting ComponentsCable Considerations Components Connection Using the RF Coaxial Cable to Connect VCR to a TVChoose Your Connection Title Connect the VCR to the TV Connect the antenna/cable feed to the VCR Connect the antenna to your satellite receiver TV + VCR + Satellite ReceiverConnect satellite receiver to the VCR Connect the satellite feed to the satellite receiver TV + VCR + Cable Box Connect the cable box to the VCRConnect the cable feed to your cable box Plug in the VCR Set the VCR’s CH 3/4 SwitchPut Batteries in the Remote Control Turn on the TV and VCR Using the Remote Control to Navigate On-Screen Menus Accessing MenusComplete the QuickSet Guide VCR Basics Recording This page left blank intentionally Using the VCR’s Menu System Cable Box Setup Using On-Screen MenusUsing On-Screen Menus to Set Up Features Language VCR Channels List Auto Channel Searching Changing the Signal Type Adding or Removing Channels Auto Clock Set Feature Time and Date Additional Set Up Features in the Preferences Menu Setting Time and Date ManuallyTo Access the Preferences menu Remote VCR1/VCR2 Option To Access Auto PlayTo Access Auto TV/VCR Auto Play Tape Speed EnergySaverFront Panel Brightness VCR Display To Select a Preferred Tape Speed Set Auto Repeat 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 Express Recording XPR VCR FeaturesRecording Features To Activate XPR To Set Up to as Many as Eight Timer Recording Programs Timer RecordingStopping a Timer Recording Reviewing and Clearing Programs Copying and Editing Tapes Using Two VCRs Picture Search OptionsForward and Reverse Search Index Search Slow MotionFrame Advance To Activate Index Search Pro-Tect Plus Locking Feature Zero Search Tracking Time Counter On-Screen Displays Other Information Troubleshooting General ProblemsOther Information Playback Problems Incorrect time or date is shown Tapes play back in slow motion Recording Problems VCR will not record Front Panel Display Panel Function Displays Back Panel Specifications VR355 Specifications VR545Cleaning the VCR How to Find Your TV’s Video Input Channel Common Video Line Input scenarios Advanced Connection Connect the satellite receiver to RCA VCR Limited Warranty For how long after your purchase Glossary Index Index This page left blank intentionally This page left blank intentionally Thomson multimedia Inc