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RCA VR525 manual Playing A Tape, Vcr Basics, Pause, Automatic Tracking

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PLAYING A TAPE

VCR BASICS

STOP Stops the current VCR function such as record, playback, rewind, or fast forward.

TRACK – or + Lets you manually reduce the streaks that may appear on the picture during play, slow motion, or pause. Reduces picture “jitter” during stop-action playback.

TV•VCR Switches the picture signal so that it either comes from the VCR or cable/antenna system.

PLAYING A TAPE

1.Tune the TV to your VCR viewing channel (3, 4, or TV’s video input).

2.Insert a tape in the VCR.

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If the Auto Play feature is set to ON, the tape automatically begins playback (if the safety tab on the cassette is removed).

•Press FWD or REV to position the tape.

•Press PLAY•PAUSE (if necessary) on the VCR (PLAY on remote) to begin tape play.

•Press PLAY•PAUSE (PAUSE on remote) for stop action.

•Press TRACK up or down to remove any streaks from the picture, if necessary.

•Press STOP•EJECT on VCR (STOP on remote) to stop playback.

Pause

If you pause, the VCR automatically switches from pause to stop after a few minutes to reduce tape wear.

Automatic Tracking

The VCR has automatic tracking which adjusts the picture when playing back a tape recorded on another VCR. Automatic tracking is turned on whenever a tape is inserted or the VCR’s power is turned on.

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RCA VR525 manual Playing A Tape, Vcr Basics, Pause, Automatic Tracking

Contents

VR525 video cassette recorder users guideProduct Registration IMPORTANT INFORMATIONTo Change the Signal Type TABLE OF CONTENTSSetting Up the Channel List Using VCR Plus+TABLE OF CONTENTS TV with audio/Video Jacks and Cable BoxThings to Know Before Connecting Components Don’t Forget about the AUTO TV/VCR Feature5 OTHER FEATURES 2 SETTING UP THE VCRFIRST THINGS FIRST HI, MY NAME IS LIZ…STEP 1 UNPACK WHAT’S IN THE BOX STEP 2 INSTALL BATTERIES IN THE REMOTE CONTROLSTEP 3 CONNECT YOUR VCR FIRST THINGS FIRSTSTEP 4 PLUG IN THE VCR STEP 7 ACCESS THE MENUSSTEP 5 TUNE THE TV STEP 6 TURN ON THE VCRFIRST THINGS FIRST STEP 8 SET UP THE VCRON-SCREEN GUIDE AND ADDITIONAL SET-UP FEATURES SETTING UP THE VCR2 SETTING UP THE VCR 1 FIRST THINGS FIRSTSETTING UP THE VCR USING THE MENU TO SET UP FEATURESLANGUAGE VCR CHANNELS LISTTo Auto Channel Search SETTING UP THE VCRAuto Channel Search Detect AutomaticallyTo Change the Signal Type SETTING UP THE VCRTo Add or Remove Channels TIME AND DATESet the Time and Date SETTING UP THE VCRSpring forward Fall backward Time/Date DisplayVCR PLUS+ CHANNELS SETTING UP THE VCRTwo-Digit VCR Plus+ Channel Numbers for Cable TV USA List VCR Plus+ Channel ListVCR PLUS+ WORKSHEET SETTING UP THE VCRTwo-Digit VCR Plus+ Channel Numbers for Cable TV Canadian List ESPNSETTING UP THE VCR ADDITIONAL SET-UP FEATURES IN THE PREFERENCES MENURemote Control Option REMOTE VCR1/VCR2 OPTIONPressing TVVCR will still switch between the VCR and TV mode SETTING UP THE VCRVCR mode VCR indicator in the display panel lights TV mode VCR indicator turns offENERGYSAVER SETTING UP THE VCRVCR BASICS 5OTHER FEATURESLEARN THE BASICS TO GET YOU STARTED 3 VCR BASICSREMOTE BUTTONS VCR BASICS1 2 4 5 7 8 VCR BASICS PLAYING A TAPEPause Automatic TrackingTAPE EJECT AUTOMATIC REWINDRECORDING VCR BASICSSEVERAL RECORDING OPTIONS RECORDING4 RECORDING 2 SETTING UP THE VCRRECORDING RECORDING FEATURESEXPRESS RECORDING XPR Express RecordingTimer Recording Information TIMER RECORDINGRECORDING Clock must be set correctlySetting Up the Channel List TIMER RECORDING WITH VCR PLUS+Using VCR Plus+ RECORDINGRECORDING VCR Plus+ RecordingClock must be set correctly STOPPING A TIMER RECORDING RECORDINGREVIEWING AND CLEARING PROGRAMS USING TWO VCRS FOR COPYING AND EDITING TAPES RECORDINGTwo VCR Connection Page FEATURES TO ENHANCE VCR OPERATION OTHER FEATURES5 OTHER FEATURES 2 SETTING UP THE VCROTHER FEATURES PICTURE SEARCH OPTIONSFORWARD AND REVERSE SEARCH SLOW MOTIONFRAME ADVANCE OTHER FEATURESINDEX SEARCH To SearchPRO-TECT PLUS LOCKING FEATURE OTHER FEATURESGO-TO SEARCH Locking Your VCRTIME COUNTER TRACKINGOTHER FEATURES 03000OTHER FEATURES ON-SCREEN DISPLAYSCONNECTIONS THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE CONNECTING COMPONENTS5 PROGRAMMINGREMOTE THE 6 CONNECTIONSCONNECTIONS CONNECTING YOUR VCRJACKS AND CABLES RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables F-type Audio/Video Jacks and Cables RCA-typeCONNECTIONS DON’T FORGET ABOUT THE AUTO TV/VCR FEATURECHOOSING A VCR CONNECTION ADVANTAGES OF AUDIO/VIDEO CABLE CONNECTIONSCONNECTIONS Auto TV/VCR SettingThis connection assumes This connection providesCONNECTIONS Auto TV/VCR SettingThis connection assumes This connection providesCONNECTIONS Auto TV/VCR SettingThis connection assumes This connection providesAPPENDIX REFERENCE APPENDIX REFERENCE FRONT PANELINDICATOR PANEL BACK PANELAPPENDIX REFERENCE No power TROUBLESHOOTING TIPSAPPENDIX REFERENCE VCR does not respond to remoteTime did not adjust for daylight-saving time VCR Plus+ or timer recording not made or wrong program recordedVCR makes noise when stopped APPENDIX REFERENCETIMER indicator flashes Cassette with safety tab removed does not start to play automaticallyAPPENDIX REFERENCE Will not AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH active channels correctlyCLEANING THE VCR SPECIFICATIONSVideo Signal System Power RequirementWhat your warranty covers LIMITED WARRANTYHow you get service What your warranty does not coverAPPENDIX REFERENCE INDEX INDEX TOCOM 15313740 Rev 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis, IN