VR336 USER’S GUIDE VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
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Introduction Table of Contents Important Information Commercial Scan _________________ 15 Warnings______________________________ i Index Search _____________________ 15 Cautions ______________________________ i Go-To Search _____________________ 15 Note to Cable TV Installer _______________ i Product Registration ____________________ i Recording a Program Recordings ___________________________ 16 Hooking Up the VCR Choosing a Hookup ____________________ 2 Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box
Hooking Up the VCR Choosing a Hookup The hookups on pages 3 through 5 are divided into two hookup types: Basic (A) and Advanced (B). The basic hookup shows the backs of TVs that have only an antenna/cable connection. It is the easier of the two and additional accessories may not be needed. The advanced hookup shows the VCR hooked up to a TV with audio and video jacks. The advanced hookup may improve the picture quality as well as convenience of operation.
Hooking Up the VCR Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box A. Basic hookup. A Use this hookup for a basic connection which requires fewer accessories. From Antenna or Cable 1. Set the CH 3564 switch on back of VCR to either channel 3 or 4. Tune the TV to this channel and use the TV•VCR button to watch the VCR. 300/75 Ohm Adapter Back of VCR IN FROM ANT. OR IN OUT OUT TO TV VIDEO CH 35 64 AUDIO 2. Connect as shown. This connection may require additional accessories not provided.
Hooking Up the VCR Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels A. Basic hookup. Use this hookup for a basic connection which requires fewer accessories. A From Cable Back of VCR 1. Set the CH 3564 switch on back of VCR to either channel 3 or 4. Tune the TV to this channel and use the TV•VCR button to watch the VCR. Cable Box IN IN FROM ANT. RF Coaxial Cable OUT OUT IN OUT TO TV VIDEO CH 35 64 2. Connect as shown. This connection may require additional accessories not provided.
Hooking Up the VCR Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels Only (such as HBO, Showtime, Pay-Per-View, etc.) A. Basic hookup. Use this hookup for a basic connection which requires fewer accessories. A From Cable Back of VCR 1. Set the CH 3564 switch on back of VCR to either channel 3 or 4. Tune the TV to this channel and use the TV•VCR button to watch the VCR. Cable Box IN IN FROM ANT. RF Coaxial Cable OUT OUT IN OUT TO TV VIDEO CH 35 64 2. Connect as shown.
Hooking Up the VCR Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes Option A Hookup. A Use this hookup for a basic connection which requires fewer accessories. Playback VCR From Antenna, Cable or Cable Box IN FROM ANT. 1. Select a hookup from pages 2 through 5 and then modify with this connection. IN OUT OUT TO TV VIDEO 2. Set the CH 3564 switch on the playback VCR to either channel 3 or 4. Tune the recording VCR to this channel to receive the signal from the playback VCR.
Setting Up the VCR Startup 1. Check accessories with VCR. Contact your dealer if any items are missing. POWER TV•VCR DISPLAY PLAY FF REW STOP RECORD PAUSE TRACKING SEARCH 2 “AA” Batteries CHANNEL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 MENU CLEAR INPUT PREV CH SPEED RF Coaxial Cable (Stock No. 207417) Remote (Stock No. 233443) 2. Insert batteries in remote. 3. Turn on the TV. A. Turn on the TV. B.
Setting Up the VCR Startup 5. Select the language. The VCR displays the on-screen menus in the English, Spanish or French language. The word “Language” cycles through the different languages when the VCR Main Menu is displayed on the TV screen. The arrow indicates which language is selected. A. Press MENU on remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen. B. Press 5 to display the LANGUAGE or IDIOMA or LANGUE menu. (English: LANGUAGE; Spanish: IDIOMA; French: LANGUE).
Setting Up the VCR Startup 7. Add or remove channels from the VCR’s memory. VCR MAIN MENU You may want to add or remove channels if some of the channels are not active, have weak signals, or you do not want to watch them. We recommend channels be placed in memory using the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH feature before adding or removing channels. 1 Timer Recordings 2 Set Clock 3 Channels CHANNELS 1 Auto Channel Search 2 Add/Remove Channels A.
Setting Up the VCR Startup 10. Use TV•VCR button. Skip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups. When using one of the basic hookups, the TV•VCR button lets you switch between the picture coming from the VCR or the picture from the TV channel. This button lets you record a program on the VCR while watching another channel on the TV. See “Recording” section for more information. A. Press POWER to turn on the VCR. B. Press TV•VCR to see the picture from the VCR.
Using the Remote Control Buttons CHANNEL Up or Down Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCR’s channel memory. PLAY Plays a tape. PREV CH (Previous Channel) Switches between two channels. POWER TV•VCR PLAY REW DISPLAY FF STOP RECORD PAUSE SEARCH CLEAR Resets time counter to 0:00:00. Allows you to change entries when setting the clock or VCR for a timer recording. CHANNEL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 MENU CLEAR INPUT PREV CH SPEED RECORD Starts VCR recording.
Playing a Tape Playback To play a tape 1. Turn on the TV and tune it to channel 3, 4, or TV’s video input to see the picture from the VCR. 2. Insert a tape in the VCR. The VCR automatically turns on. The VCR indicator lights if the Auto TV/VCR feature is set to ON. The tape automatically begins playback if the safety tab on the cassette has been removed and the Auto Play feature is turned on.
Playing a Tape Using the Playback Features Pause for Stop Action This feature stops the tape in action and allows you to examine the details of the scene. Stop action works well for tapes recorded in SP or SLP speed. 1. Press PAUSE during playback to stop the action. 2. Press TRACKING up or down to reduce any jittering of the picture. 3. Press PAUSE or PLAY to return to playback. The VCR switches from stop-action playback to stop after a few minutes.
Playing a Tape Using the Playback Features DISPLAY Button The DISPLAY button shows the status of the VCR channel number, time counter, date, time and tape speed on the TV screen. The time and date must be set before they can be displayed. Stop Press DISPLAY 1. Press DISPLAY to display the status of the VCR. Ch 05 Status Displays Will Time Out 08/04/96 Sun 01:30AM SLP If you do not press DISPLAY again, these displays will time out. 2.
Playing a Tape Using the Playback Features Commercial Scan (SEARCH Button) This is useful for scanning commercials or short program segments. 1. Press SEARCH once during playback to advance the tape approximately 60 seconds. 2. Press SEARCH twice during playback to advance the tape approximately 120 seconds. Index Search The VCR has a “VHS Index Search System” that automatically records an index mark on the tape every time you begin recording a program. Your VCR has two index playback features.
Recording a Program Recordings Your VCR provides different recording options. These options are explained in this section of the manual. Recording Speeds Press SPEED on the remote to select a recording speed (SP or SLP). The speed you select appears on the TV screen. Tapes recorded in LP can be played in this VCR. SP (Standard Play) gives the best quality recording. That is why most prerecorded, rental tapes are recorded in SP. Fewer programs can be recorded on the tape.
Recording a Program Express Recording Express recording lets you record up to four hours without using the timer program feature. The VCR will turn off automatically at the end of the recording. POWER EJECT TV • VCR INPUT CHANNEL REW PLAY FWD RECORD STOP PAUSE TRACKING RECORD 1. Turn on the VCR. 2. Insert a tape with safety tab in place. 3. Select the channel you want to record. 4. Select the desired recording speed using SPEED on the remote. 5. Press RECORD to activate recording. 6.
Recording a Program Recording While You’re Away (Timer Recording) The timer program features let you program the VCR to record up to eight different programs within a one year period. Before setting the timer, make sure that: • The clock is set correctly. • A tape with safety tab has been inserted with enough tape to record the program(s). • If you receive all channels through a cable box, select a cable box viewing channel as described on the next page. Setting a Timer Recording 1.
Recording a Program Recording While You’re Away (Timer Recording) Select Cable Box Viewing Channel If you have a cable box, follow the directions below. 1. Press MENU on the remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen. 2. Press 3 to display CHANNELS menu. 3. Press 4 to display Cable Box Setup menu. 4. Select one of the three options: 1 ALL Channels • Press 1 for ALL channels and then enter two numbers for the output channel of your cable box. (Valid numbers are 01-13.
Recording a Program Recording While You’re Away (Timer Recording) Checking or Clearing Timer Recordings VCR MAIN MENU 1. Press MENU on remote to display VCR MAIN MENU on TV screen. 2. Press 1 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu. 3. Press 2 for Review Existing Progs. feature. 4. Press MENU to display the next program or press CLEAR to erase the program on the screen. 1 Timer Recordings TIMER RECORDINGS 1 Create a New Program 2 Review Existing Progs.
Recording a Program Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes Operating Instructions (Refer to “Connecting Two VCRs for Copying” hookups.) Use one VCR as the playback VCR and the other as the recording VCR. Caution: The unauthorized recording of television programs and other materials may infringe the rights of others. 1. Turn on the TV and VCRs. 2. Tune TV to the VCR viewing channel, either 3, 4, or TV’s video input. 3.
References Location of Controls Front Panel POWER Tape Compartment EJECT TV • VCR INPUT CHANNEL REW PLAY FWD RECORD STOP PAUSE TRACKING Remote Sensor CHANNEL/TRACKING Up or Down Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCR’s channel memory. Adjusts tracking when a tape is playing. EJECT Press when the VCR is stopped to eject the cassette. FWD (Fast Forward) Fast forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches the picture forward during playback. INPUT Turns the line input on or off.
References Location of Controls Back Panel IN FROM ANT. OUT VIDEO CH 35 6 4 IN OUT TO TV AUDIO CH 35 64 Switch Selects the channel to which you will tune the TV to see the VCR picture if you connect the VCR using one of the basic hookups. IN FROM ANT. (Antenna) Connector Receives the signal from an antenna or cable system that is attached to this connector. OUT TO TV Connector Passes signal to TV using the cable supplied.
References Trouble Checks Sometimes problems can be easily solved by checking a few basic things. Check below before you call for help or take your VCR to an Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter. Trouble Here's what to try: No power • Plug VCR into an operating outlet. • Check connections. VCR does not respond to remote • Aim remote at VCR with no objects between them. • Change batteries. Poor or no picture for normal TV viewing • Press TV•VCR to turn VCR indicator off. • Switch TV to an active channel.
References Trouble Checks Trouble Here's what to try: Rewind does not operate • Tape already rewound. VCR makes noise when stopped • VCR is removing tape from heads. This is normal. The head cylinder inside the VCR will continue to rotate for a few minutes after you put the VCR in the stop mode. Will not auto channel search active channels correctly • Check antenna connections. • Check Signal Type: CABLE/ANTENNA feature. See page 8.
References Specifications Format: VHS Record/Playback System: Video: 2-Head Audio: Mono record/playback system Video Signal System: EIA standard: NTSC color Antenna: 75-ohm external VHF/UHF combined antenna terminal Tuner: USA: 181 channels capability* (125 cable channels) Canada: 178 channels capability* (122 cable channels) Type: AutoProgramming frequency synthesis Power Requirement: 120V AC, 60 Hz Power Consumption: 17 watts Dimensions: 3.6 inches high (91.5 mm) 15.
References Limited Warranty What your warranty covers: • Any defect in material or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • Ninety days for labor charges. • One year for parts. The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm, whichever comes first. What we will do: • Pay any Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter the labor charges to repair your VCR.
References Index Accessories, Included . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Add or Remove Channels from Memory . . . . . . .9 ADD/REMOVE CHANNEL Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Antenna Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,3 AUDIO and VIDEO Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6,20,23 Auto Play Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Auto TV/VCR Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9,12 Auto Channel Search Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
References Index PROGRAMS OVERLAP Message . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 RECORD Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17,18,23 RECORD Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11,16,18,22 Recording Express . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Normal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Watching One Program While Recording Another . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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