RCA VR542 Operation & User’s Manual

fire or shock hazard, do not expose this VCR to rain or moisture. DO NOT OPEN I TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. This symbol indicates "dangerous voltage" inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury. This symbol indicates important instructions accompanying the product. Cautions CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert. ATrENTION: Pour 4viter les chocs 41ectriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche darts la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusq6 au fond. Do not defeat the safety feature of the plug. The wide blade fits into the wall socket only one way. If you need an extension cord, make sure it matches the plug of the VCR. For U.S.A. -- Operate VCR only on 120 volts, 60Hz AC power (normal house power). FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user's authority to operate it. This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code (Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1) which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical. Product Registration Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately. Returning this card allows us to contact you if needed. Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase. Attach it here and record the serial and model numbers in case you need them. The numbers are located on the back of the VCR. Model No. VR542 Serial No. Purchase Date: Dealer/Address/Phone:

Product Registration i i i i Hooking Up the VCR Choosing a Hookup 2 Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box 3 Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels 4 Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels 5 RCA DSS ® Satellite Receiver 6-7 Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes_ 8 Setting Up the VCR Startup Check Accessories With VCR 9 Attach Power Cord to Back of VCR 9 Insert Batteries in Remote 9 Turn on the TV 9 Use the On-Screen Menu System __ 10 Turn on the VCR 10 Auto Cable/DSS Box Setup__ 11-12 Manual Cable Box Setup 12 Auto Channel Search and Auto Clock Set 13 Manual Channel Search 13 Manual Clock Set 14 Setup VCR Plus+ Channels __ 14 Program VCR for VGR1 or VGR2. LD Button 14 Add or Remove Channels from VCR's Memory 14 Use TV.VCR Button 15 Set the Auto TV/VCR Feature __ 15 Using the Remote Control Component, VCR, TV, Cable Box, and RCA DSS ® Receiver Buttons 16-17 Controlling a VCR 18 Controlling a TV 19 Controlling a Cable Box or RCA DSS ® Receiver 20 Controlling an Auxiliary RCA Component _ 21 22 23 Playing a Tape Operating Instructions Using the Playback Features Auto Play Feature Auto Repeat Feature 23 Pause for Stop-Action 24 Variable Speed Picture Search ___ 24 Frame Advance 25 Slow Motion 25 Automatic Tracking 26 Manual Tracking 26 Pro-Tect Plus TM Locking Feature __ 26 DISPLAY Button 27 Time Counter 27 Index Search 28 Time Search 28 Zero Search 29 Blank Search 29 COMMERCIAL_ADVANCE TM Feature Recording and Playback 30-31 Recording a Program Types of Recordings 32 Using the Recording Features Recording Speeds 32 Recording Pause 32 Basic Recording - Operating Instructions 33 Watch a TV Channel While VCR is Recording a Different Channel .__ 33 Recording While You're Away VCR Plus+ Recording 34-36 Timer Recording 37 Check, Edit, or Clear a VCR Plus+ or Timer Recording 38 Timer Recording From the VCR's Line Input 38 Express Recording (XPR) 39 Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes 40 Using Dual Remote with AutoEdit __ 40 References Location of Controls Front Panel 41 Back Panel 42 Display Panel 42-43 Specifications 44 Cleaning the VCR 44 Limited Warranty 45 Trouble Checks 46-47 Queskior_s and Answers About COMMERCIAL,,ADVANCE TM .48 Index 48-49

into two hookup types: Basic (A) and Advanced (B and C). 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 monitor/receiver (TV with audio and video jacks). This connection may improve the picture quality as well as convenience of operation. Answer the questions to choose the hookup for your VCR. 1. How do you receive your TV signals? Choose one answer from below. A. Outside antenna - Turn to page 3. 13. Rabbit ears (set-top) and/or bow tie antenna - Turn to page 3. C. Cable System - Go to question 2. D. RCA DSS ® Satellite System and another source (A, B, C) - Go to question 3. 2. What type of Cable-TV system* do you have? Choose one answer from below. A. Cable without a box - Turn to page 3. 13. Cable box to unscramble all the channels - Turn to page 4. C. Cable box to unscramble only pay channels, such as HBO, Showtime, Cinemax, etc. - Turn to page 5. *You may need to contact your local cable company for assistance. m What type of RCA brand DSS ® satellite system do you have? Choose one answer from below. A. Satellite receiver connected to TV without audio/video inputs - Turn to page 6. 13. Basic satellite receiver connected to TV with audio/video inputs - Turn to page 7. C. Deluxe satellite receiver connected to TV with audio/video inputs - Turn to page 7. Optional Hookups How to hook up two VCRs for copying tapes? A. Select a hookup by answering the questions above. B. Then modify the connections as shown on page 8. DSS ® is a registered trademark of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of Hughes Electronics Corporation. 2

W dhout a Cable Box A. Basic hookup. Use this hookup for a simple connection which requires fewer accessories. 1, Set the CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR to either channel 3 or 4. You will tune the TV to this channel and use the TVeVCRbutton to watch the VCR, 2, Connect as shown. This connection may require additional accessories not provided. 3. Plug in power cords of VCR and TV. From Antenna or Cable OR =..*..==.i_L_,au Back of TV Be Advanced hookup. Use this hookup for slightly improved picture quality and more convenient operation -- use of TVeVCR button not required. 1. Connect as shown. This connection requires additional accessories not provided. If your TV is stereo, you may need a Y-adapter to hear sound from both channels. 2. Plug in power cords of VCR and TV. l,] i,.,i.![m 11=_,_._l You will tune the TV to its video input to watch the VCR. Set the Auto TV/VCR feature to OFF. See page 15, From Antenna or Cable / ---------_, ,"" Back of VCR ' Slgnat \, // Splitter &. i AUDIO VIDEO RF Coaxial Cable (supplied) IN ,_ CABLE I MONO _ ANTENNA Back of TV 3