RCA VR349 User Manual Download

Page: 1 / 60

Summary of Contents for VR349

Page 1: ...video cassette recorder user s guide VR349 ...

Page 2: ...voltage FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user s authority to operate it Cable TV Installen 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 ...

Page 3: ...rences Menu 16 Remote VCRI VCR2 Option 16 Auto Play 17 EnergySaver 17 Tape Speed 18 VCR Basics 19 Remote Buttons 20 Component Buttons 20 VCR Function Buttons 20 IV Function Buttons 2 I Playing a Tape 22 Automatic Rewind 23 Tape Eject 23 Recording 23 Check the SafetyTab 23 Recording 25 Recording Features 26 Express Recording XPR 26 Timer Recording 27 Timer Recording with VCR Plus 28 Setting Up the ...

Page 4: ...ocking Feature 40 Time Counter 4 I On Screen Displays 4 I Tracking 42 Connections 43 Conne_ingYourVCR 44 Jacks and Cables 44 RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables F _ pe 44 Choosing a VCR Connection 45 Advantages of Audio Video Cable Connections 45 Don t Forget About the Auto i V VCR Feature 45 TVWith RF Jack Only 46 TV With Audio Video Jacks 47 l VWith Audio Video Jacks and Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Chan...

Page 5: ...e sections of the manual introduce you to yourVCR and show you how to set theVCR up and use the on screen menus Reading these sections gives you the basic information you need to use yourVCR v WHAT S LEFT The rest of the book highlights playback and recording information contains a detailed connections section and a reference section that includes troubleshooting tips limited warranty and index I ...

Page 6: ...CT YOUR VCR If you connect your VCR to your home antenna or cable system and then to your TV use the VCR s IN FROM ANTENNA and OUT TO IVjacks for a good signal as shown If you have a TV with AUDIO VIDEO jacks use these jacks for better picture and sound quality If you have a stereo TV with left and right Audio Video jacks connect the VCR s AUDIO OUT to the TV s left audio input Refer to the Connec...

Page 7: ...IVE SETUP The first time the VCR isturned on Interactive Setup a brief series of on screen menus appears These menus assist in setting up several of the VCR s features Use the remote s number buttons to select options 1 Press I for English 2 for Espa_iol Spanish or 3 for Fran ais French SeLect a Language Setecctone un tdtoma Cho sissez une tangue 1 EngLish 2 Espaflot 3 Franyet The remaining Intera...

Page 8: ...N NENU 1VCR PLus 2 Ttmer Recordings 3 Time 4 ChanneLs 5 Preferences 6 Language 0 Exit 2 Press5 to display the PREFERENCES menu PREFERENCES 1 Remote ControL VCR1 2 Auto PLay ON 3 EnergySaver 2 00 4 Tape Speed SLP 0 Exit 3 Press2 to switch AUTO PLAY to ON or OFF PREFERENCES 1 Remote ControL VCR1 2 Auto PLay OFF 3 EnergySaver 2 00 4 Tape Speed SLP 0 Ex t See Setting Up the VCR for detailed informatio...

Page 9: ... time Select a language Set upVCR channel list AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH Set up for a cable box Set automatic daylight saving time Set the time and date 2 SETI ING UP THE VCR V I Set upVCR Plus channels Set the REMOTEVCRI VCR2 feature Set the AUTO PLAY feature Set the EnergySaver TM feature Set the preferred tape speed V 7 ...

Page 10: ... 4 ChanneLs 5 Preferences 6 Language 0 Exit 2 Press6 to select and display the LANGUAGE menu LAN6UAGE SeLect a Language 1 EngLish 2 EspsnoL 3 Frsn a s Press MENU to conttune 3 Select English Espar3ol Spanish or Fran_ ais French 8 CABLE BOX SETUP This setup applies only when all channels are received through the cable box The VCR will automatically enter the output channel of the cable box when pro...

Page 11: ...utput channel of your cable box usually 03 04 or video line input and press MENU CABLE BOX SETUP On what channel does the VCR receive signals from the cable box usuaLLy 3 4 or V_deo 04 Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU to continue CABLE BOX SETUP The VCR wiLL now receive aLL signals from the cable box on channel 04 Press MENU to continue Once you complete the setup the VCR confirms that Cable Box ...

Page 12: ... Setup 0 Exit 3 Press 1 to display the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH menu AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH What type of signal are you using 1 CabLe TV 2 Antenna 3 Detect AutomaticaLLy 0 Cancel 4 Select one of the three AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH options Choices one and two are self explanatory If you choose DETECTAUTOMATICALLY the VCR automatically detects which signal system you have attached to your VCR Detect Automatically...

Page 13: ...fter you AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH especially if some of the channels have weak signals or you don t want to watch them 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU 2 Press4 to display the CHANNELS menu 3 Press2 to display the ADD REMOVE CHANNELS screen Use CHANNEL up or down or number buttons to go to the channels you want to remove or add ADD REMOVE CHANNELS Channel 115 ts presently ADDED Press CLEAR to ...

Page 14: ...FF if you do not want the VCR s clock to adjust for daylight saving time Set the Time and Date 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU VCR RAIN MENU 1 VCR PLus 2 Timer Recordings 3 T4me 4 ChanneLs 5 Preferences 6 Language 0 Exit Spring forward Fall backward In the Spring daylight saving time begins on the first Sunday in April Because the clock automatically changes from 2 00 AM to 3 00 AM forwa...

Page 15: ...VCR Plus can make programming timer recordings for cable or off air antenna easier but you have to put in a little time right now to set up a channel list A worksheet and abbreviated codes for typical cable services in the U S and Canada are provided on the following pages 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU VCR HAIM MENU 1VCR PLus 2 T ner Record ngs Tile 4 ChanneLs S Preferences 6 Language ...

Page 16: ... Numbers for Cable TV USA List 3S American Movie Classics 39 Arts Entertainment 57 Black Entertainment S4 Bravo 42 Cable News Network 45 Cinemax 98 Cinemax 2 37 The Discovery Channel 53 The Disney Channel 63 Entertainment Telovision 34 ESPN Sports Network 47 The Family Channel 33 Home Box OflEce 9S Home Box Office 2 96 Home Box Office 3 51 The Learning Channel 46 Ufetime 58 The Movie Channel 48 Mu...

Page 17: ...nadian Home Shopping Network 56 Canal Famille 69 Cathay InternationalTelevision Inc 68 Chinavision Canada Corp 60 Country Music Television 63 Family Channel 62 First Choice 96 First ChoiceTwo 97 First ChoiceThree 99 First Choice Four 90 House of Commons 91 La Chalne Francalse 51 The Learning Channel 65 MeteoMedia TheWeather Network 48 MuchMusic Network 55 MusiquePlus 52 Nashville Network 73 Newswo...

Page 18: ...nergySsver 2 00 4 Tape Speed SLP 0 Exit Now you are ready to select an item from the menu to set up REMOTE VCR1 VCR2 OPTION If you own a compatible RCA GE or ProScan remote that has a VCR2 VCR2mLD or DVDmVCR2 button this feature allows you to set this VCR to respond to that button Press 1 to select the REMOTE CONTROL item Then pressthe VCR2 VCR2mLD or DVDmVCR2 button to change PREFERENCES 1 Remote...

Page 19: ... its safety tab removed to start playing automatically when the tape is inserted Select OFF if you do not want a tape with its safety tab removed to start playing automatically EN ERGYSAV ERTM By default this VCR automatically turns off after two hours of inactivity Press3 to change the time delay or to disable the feature OFF The VCR will remain turned on until you shut it off 1 00 2 00 or 3 00 T...

Page 20: ...en you turn off the VCR the tape speed reverts to the one you have selected Tape Speeds SP Standard Play Gives the best quality recording but fewer programs can be recorded on the tape LP Long Play Your VCR is capable of playing back tapes recorded in LP You cannot record in the LP speed SIP Super Long Play Gives three times the recording time of tapes recorded in SR Special effects such as pause ...

Page 21: ... a recorded tape and recording a program should do just that However there are other features that enhance the enjoyment of yourVCR but they aren t necessary to get you started If you want to learn more about yourVCR just keep reading Y 13 vc A c I I CR Basicstells you what you need to know in order to watch a movie J or tape your favorite show 19 ...

Page 22: ...ble RCA ProScan or GE VCR and sets the remote to control the VCR VCR FUNCTION BUTTONS CHAN Up or Down Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCR s channel memory CLEAR Resets time counter to 0 00 00 Allows you to change entries when setting the clock or a timer recording F ADV Lets you view one frame with each pressof the button when tape is in pause FWD Fast forwards the tape when the VCR is...

Page 23: ...motion playback Press to increase the speed or to decrease the speed SPEED Selects a recording speed SPor SLP STOP Stops the current VCR function such as record playback rewind or fast forward TRACKING Up or Down 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 TVeVCR Switches the picture signal ...

Page 24: ...and lowers sound of TV 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 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 if necessary to begin tape play Press PAUSEfor stop action PressTRACKING up or down to remove any ...

Page 25: ...the remote if you want to override the preferred Tape Speed setting 2 Pressthe RECORD button to begin recording 3 PressSTOP to stop recording If you just want to pause the recording for a short time like during a commercial press PAUSE instead of STOP CH ECK TH E SAFETY TAB No matter which recording option you use you need to make sure there is a tape in the VCR and that the tape s safety tab is i...

Page 26: ...24 ...

Page 27: ...teps to operate yourVCR rll explain the different recording features that are available to suit your needs Recording Features Recording explained in VCR Basics section Express Recording Timer Recording Timer Recording withVCR Plus Copying and EditingTapes 4 V RECORDING 25 ...

Page 28: ...e program you are watching 1 Pressthe SPEED button on the remote if you want to override the preferred Tape Speed setting 2 Pressthe RECORD button to begin recording 3 Repeatedly press the RECORD button to set up the recording duration Rec Ch 36 Record Length 0 00 Press REC to set Length Rec Ch 36 Record Length 1 30 Press REC to set length Each time you pressthe RECORD button you add 30 minutes to...

Page 29: ...to select the line input start time including AM or PM and end time The start date is automatically entered based on the VCR clock Both the date and speed can be changed Timer Recording Information Clock must be set correctly Insert a tape with the safety tab in place and enough tape to record the program PROGRAMS OVERLAP appears if you have entered two programs where the times overlap The output ...

Page 30: ...t set up the VCR Plus channel list you can do it now 1 Display the CHANNELS menu from the VCR MAIN MENU 2 Display the VCR PLUS CHANNEL LISTmenu 3 Go to Setting Up Your VCR if you need more information on setting up your VCR Plus channel list Using VCR Plus 1 Press MENU to bring up the VCR MAIN MENU VCR MAIN MENU 1VCR PLus 2 Timer Record ngs 3 Ttme 4 Channels 5 Preferences 6 Language 0 Exit VCR MA ...

Page 31: ...essary Changing the end time comes in handy when you are recording a program such as a sporting event that may exceed the scheduled broadcast time 7 Press MENU to save the program Program 1 One Time Channel 03 CabLe Start Time 08 00 PH End Ttne 09 30 PM Start Date 10126197 Frt Tape Speed SLP Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU to save VCR Plus Recording Clock must be set correctly Insert a tape with...

Page 32: ...programs that you have already set up 1 Press2 when the VCR MAIN MENU is displayed to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu TZRER RECORDINGS 1 Create a New Progra 2 Review Existing Progs 3 Use VCR Plus Code 0 Exit 2 Press2 to display the REVIEW PROGRAMS screen Program 1 One t4me Channet 104 CabLe Start T_me 12 00 AR End Time 01 30 AR Start Date 10124 97 Frt Tape Speed SLP Press CLEAR to erase Press RE...

Page 33: ...e tape or program where you want to begin copying press PLAYePAUSE and then PLAYePAUSEagain on the playback VCR You may need to adjust the tracking Pressthe RECORD button then press PLAY PAUSE on the recording VCR Pressthe PLAY PAUSE buttons on both VCRsat the same time to begin copying the tape 8 To edit segments that you do not want to copy PressPLAY PAUSE on recording VCR to stop copying Locate...

Page 34: ...32 ...

Page 35: ...an be programmed to control a television and satellite receiver or cable box It is initially programmed to control an RCA GE or ProScan TV and satellite receiver Other manufacturers brands need to be programmed I 5 PROG RAMMING TH E REMOTE r 33 ...

Page 36: ...r the three digit code from the code list 5 Release TV and then press CHAN up or down If the TV responds to the remote commands the remote is programmed 6 If the TV does not respond repeat these steps using the next code listed for your TV s brand OPERATE THE TV After you set up the remote see which buttons operate your TV 1 Point the remote at the TV and pressthe TV button If the TV does not turn...

Page 37: ...2 Loewe 04 Luxman 06 LXI 04 05 07 Magnavox 04 06 12 Marantz 04 06 MGA 06 12 Mitsubishi 06 12 MTC 06 NAD 07 NEC 06 Panasonic 04 08 11 Philco 04 06 12 Philips 03 04 06 12 Pioneer 06 Portland 06 12 ProScan 01 Proton 06 Quasar 11 Radio Shack 01 05 13 RCA 01 06 12 Realistic 05 Sampo 06 Samsung 06 09 12 Sanyo 05 08 Sears 01 05 06 07 08 10 12 Sharp 06 13 Sony 03 Soundesign 06 Sylvania 04 06 12 Technics 1...

Page 38: ...te receiver 1 Point the remote at the box or receiver and press SAToCABLE If it does not turn on pressSAT CABLE and then POWER You may want to experiment to see which buttons will operate your cable box or digital satellite receiver Try pressing buttons such as CHAN up or down Cable Box Codes i ABC 22 46 53 54 Anvision 07 08 Cablestar 07 08 Diamond 56 Eagle 07 08 Eastern International 02 General I...

Page 39: ...FEATURES TO ENHANCE VCR OPERATION Picture Search Options Pro Tect Plus TM Locking Time Counter On Screen Displays Tracking 16 V OTH ER FEATURES I 37 ...

Page 40: ...using slow motion Search works best for tapes recorded at the SLPspeed 1 PressSLOW on the remote to begin slow motion playback 2 Use TRACK up or down to remove any streaks from the picture 3 From PAUSEmode use FWD and REV to speed up or slow down slow motion playback 4 Press PLAY on the remote PLAYoPAUSEon the VCR to return to normal playback The VCR switches automatically from slow motion playbac...

Page 41: ...the INDEX SEARCH menu on the TV screen If you want to search a certain number of index marks press two number buttons to enter the number of marks you want to search Press CLEARon the remote to correct an entry Press FWD to search forward or REV to search in reverse The VCR will locate your index mark and begin playback If you did not enter a specific index number the VCR will locate the next inde...

Page 42: ...25 Press REV to go to O O0 O0 Press SEARCH to ex4t ZERO SEARCH Searching for 0 00 00 Press STOP to cancel PRO TECT PLUS LOCKING FEATURE To disable the usage of the VCR or to protect your timer recordings you can lock the VCR so that the buttons on the VCR or remote won t work To Lock Pressand hold POWER on the remote for approximately 6 seconds The POWER indicator on the front panel will flash to ...

Page 43: ...oximate end of the program You may want to press PLAY to verify Now you can begin recording at this spot 5 Press INFO to remove the time counter from the screen and return to the normal display mode ON SCREEN DISPLAYS The INFO button shows the status of the VCR STOP PLAY RECORD ETC channel number time counter date time and tape speed on the TV screen The date and time must be set before they can b...

Page 44: ...pe was recorded on a different VCR Just use the TRACKING buttons to remove the streaks or snow You can also use tracking when you PAUSE a tape to reduce jittering of the picture When you manually adjust the picture automatic tracking is turned off To turn automatic tracking back on press both TRACKING buttons on the front of the VCR at the same time or eject the tape and re insert it Tracking has ...

Page 45: ...iddle after you connect your components Try not to coil any twin lead cables and keep them away from the audio video cables as much as possible Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded Refer to the Safety Tips sheet packed with your unit PROTECT YOUR COMPONENTS FROM OVE RH EATI NG Do not block ventilation holes in any of the components Arrange the components so that air can circulat...

Page 46: ... The antenna cable supplied with your VCR is used to connect the VCR s OUT TO TV jack and your TV s antenna input KFJack Audio Video Jacks and Cables RCA type The audio video jacks provide very good picture and sound quality and can be used if your TV has audio video input jacks These jacks are used for most audio video connections between components The VCR audio video jacks are color coded yello...

Page 47: ... video jacks and cable box to unscramble pay channels only If you need to hook up additional components not shown in the diagrams here and are unsure of how to connect them refer to the instruction manual that came with that particular component ADVANTAGES OF AUDIO VI DEO CABLE CONNECTIONS Using a simple coaxial cable connection gives you good picture quality If your television has AN jacks I high...

Page 48: ...able or antenna connection 2 for cable box To connect 1 Connect cables as shown 2 Return to First Things First then follow the steps Using This Connection Tune your TV to channel 3 or 4 whichever one you selected with the switch on the back of the VCR To play a tape 1 Insert a tape 2 In necessary press PLAY To record one program and watch another 1 Begin recording a program using one of the record...

Page 49: ...on you must have 1 antenna cable for cable antenna connection 2 for cable box 2 audio video cables To connect 1 Connect cables as shown 2 Return to First Things First then follow the steps Using This Connection Tune your TV to its video input channel To play a tape 1 Insert a tape 2 If necessary press PLAY To record one program and watch another 1 Begin recording a program using one of the recordi...

Page 50: ... have 3 antenna cables 2 audio video cables 1 splitter To connect 1 Connect cables as shown 2 Return to First Things First then follow the steps Using This Connection Tune your TV to its video input channel To play a tape 1 Insert a tape 2 If necessary press PLAY To record a scrambled or unscrambled program and watch another unscrambled 1 Begin recording a scrambled program through the cable box u...

Page 51: ...about theVCR including a description of the unit s controls and display You also will find aTroubleshootingTips section in this Appendix which might help to resolve some of those simple problems Finally this section contains your warranty information 49 ...

Page 52: ...k Pauses recording to prevent recording of unwanted scenes POWER Turns the VCR on or off RECORD Starts VCR recording Used for express recording Remote Sensor Receives signals from the remote control Aim the remote at this sensor REV Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped Searches the picture in reverse during playback STOPoEJECT Stops the normal functions such as record playback rewind fast forw...

Page 53: ...cks IN FROM ANT Jack Receives a signal from an antenna or cable system when attached OUT TO TV Jack Passessignal to TV using the cable supplied IN DICATOR PAN EL _WER G VCR Q _ ER RECORO POWER indicator Lights when the VCR isturned on RECORD Indicator Lights when the VCR is recording TIMER Indicator Lights during an express or timer recording or when the VCR is set for a timer recording and the VC...

Page 54: ...el selected with 3 CH 4 switch on back of VCR Check to make sure the TV s fine tuning is correct for the channel you have selected Check video cable connections between VCR and IV monitor Check to make sure the TV monitor is set to video input channel Try another tape Some snow streaks are normal during search stop action frame advance and slow motion playback Streaks in picture during normal play...

Page 55: ...ording was to begin Check to make sure the program was entered correctly wrong channel or times Power interruption Reset the clock Check to see if time and date are correctmincluding AM PM Check to make sure the program did not exceed the tape s length or the tape was not rewound beforehand Check to make sure the VCR was turned off at the time recording was to start Check to make sure there was a ...

Page 56: ...YPE in the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH menu select either CABLE TV or ANTENNA Tape plays back in slow motion PressPLAYto return to normal playback Cannot select channels over 69 Cable channelsover 69 can only be selectedif SIGNAL TYPE CABLE ANTENNA feature issetto CABLE Cassette with safety tab removed does not start to play automatically Checkto make surethe AUTO PLAYON OFFfeature issetto ON TIMER indica...

Page 57: ... high 93 mm 15 inches wide 380 mm 11 9 inches deep 300 mm 7 5 pounds 3 4 kg 22 F to 149 F 30 C to 65 C 41 F to 104 F 5 C to 40 C Check your cable company s compatibility requirements CLEANING THE VCR Use a soft cloth or dusting attachment of your vacuum cleaner to dust your VCR Remove dust from the ventilation holes on the top back sides and bottom of the cabinet Plastic surfaces are easily scratc...

Page 58: ... your warranty does not cover Customer instruction Your Owner s Manual clearly describes how to install adjust and operate your VCR Any additional information should be obtained from your Dealer Installation and related adjustments Signal reception problems not caused by your VCR Damage from misuse or neglect Cleaning of video audio heads Batteries A VCR that has been modified or incorporated into...

Page 59: ...ex search feature 39 Indicator panel 51 Interactive Setup 5 Jacks types of 44 L M Menus accessing 6 O On screen displays 41 P Picture search options 38 PREFERENCESmenu 16 Pro Tect PlusTM locking feature 40 Programming the remote 33 36 PROGRAMS OVERLAP message 27 29 R Recording 23 25 31 REMOTE VCRIA CR2 option 16 Remove or add channels 11 Reviewing programs 30 SATCABLE button 20 36 Search 38 40 SET...

Page 60: ...only add delays in service for your product 1HOMSON CONSUMER ELECTRONICS 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis IN 46290 1997 Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc Trademark s Registered Marca s Registrada s Printed in Singapore TOCOM 15313720 VQTS3426 A J As an ENERGY STARe Partner Thomson Consumer Electronics has determined that this product or product model meets the ENERGY STARe guidelines for en...

Search results

Summary of Contents for VR349

Reviews:

Related manuals for VR349

Brands by name

Popular brands

RCA VR349, User Manual

Search results

Summary of Contents for VR349

Reviews:

Related manuals for VR349

Brands by name

Popular brands