Manual RCA VR348

36 pages 0.99 mb
Download

Go to site of 36

Summary
  • RCA VR348 - page 1

    USER’S GUIDE VR348 VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER ...

  • RCA VR348 - page 2

    i Introduction WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this VCR to rain or moisture. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert. ATTENTION: Pour Žviter les chocs Žlectriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et po ...

  • RCA VR348 - page 3

    1 Introduction T able of Contents Important Infor mation Warnings ______________________________ i Cautions ______________________________ i Note to Cable TV Installer _______________ i Product Registration ____________________ i Hooking Up the VCR Choosing a Hookup ____________________ 2 Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box ________________ ...

  • RCA VR348 - page 4

    2 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 hookups show 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 hookups show the VCR hooked up to a monitor/ ...

  • RCA VR348 - page 5

    3 Hooking Up the VCR Back of VCR Back of TV 300/75 Ohm Adapter OR From Antenna or Cable Cable/ Antenna OR VHF UHF RF Coaxial Cable (supplied) 75 to 75/300 Ohm Separator RF OUT ANT. IN CH. 3 4 AUDIO VIDEO OUT IN Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box A. Basic hookup. Use this hookup for a simple connection which requires fewer accessories. 1. S ...

  • RCA VR348 - page 6

    4 Hooking Up the VCR Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels OUT IN Cable Box From Cable RF Coaxial Cable Back of VCR Back of TV Cable/ Antenna OR VHF UHF RF Coaxial Cable (supplied) 75 to 75/300 Ohm Separator RF OUT ANT. IN CH. 3 4 AUDIO VIDEO OUT IN S-VIDEO AUDIO CABLE / ANTENNA L / MONO RIGHT VIDEO INPUT IN OUT Audio/Video Cables ...

  • RCA VR348 - page 7

    5 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 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 TV•VCR button t ...

  • RCA VR348 - page 8

    6 Hooking Up the VCR Connecting T wo VCRs for Copying T apes RF OUT ANT. IN CH. 3 4 AUDIO VIDEO OUT IN Playback VCR RF Coaxial Cable (supplied) Recording VCR Audio/Video Cables RF Coaxial Cable or Use the hookup to the TV as previously selected on pages 3, 4, or 5. From Antenna, Cable or Cable Box RF OUT ANT. IN CH. 3 4 AUDIO VIDEO OUT IN Playback ...

  • RCA VR348 - page 9

    1. Check accessories with VCR. Contact your dealer if any items are missing. 2. Insert batteries in remote. 7 continued on next page Setting Up the VCR Remote (Stock No. 233456) SEARCH POWER REW PLAY FF REC STOP PA USE INPUT PREV CH TRACKING CLEAR MENU 1 2 3 45 6 7 8 9 0 CHANNEL DISPLAY SPEED TV•VCR - + RF Coaxial Cable (Stock No. 221396) 2 “AA ...

  • RCA VR348 - page 10

    Setting Up the VCR Star tup 3. T urn on the TV . A. Turn on the TV. B . If you used one of the basic hookups, tune the TV to the channel selected with the CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR. If you used one of the advanced hookups, tune the TV to the TVÕs video input. (See TV ownerÕs manual for details.) 4. T urn on the VCR. A. Press POWER on the remo ...

  • RCA VR348 - page 11

    9 Setting Up the VCR 8. Set the time and date. When you first turn on the VCR, --:-- appears in the clock area of the VCRÕs display panel. Star tup VCR SLP 6. Add or remove channels fr om the VCR’ s memory . You may want to add or remove channels if some of them are not active, have weak signals, or you do not want to watch them. We recommend ch ...

  • RCA VR348 - page 12

    10 9. 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. Details are on page 18. A . ...

  • RCA VR348 - page 13

    11 Using the Remote Control VCR Function Buttons SEARCH PO WER REW PLA Y FF REC ST OP P AUSE INPUT PREV CH TRA CKING CLEAR MENU 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 CHANNEL DISPLA Y SPEED TV•VCR - + CHANNEL Up or Down Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCRÕs channel memory. CLEAR Resets time counter to 0:00:00 . Allows you to change entries when setting ...

  • RCA VR348 - page 14

    12 Playing a T ape Operating Instructions To Play a Tape 1 . Turn on the TV and tune it to channel 3, 4, or TVÕs video input to see the picture from the VCR. 2 . Insert a tape in the VCR. VCR automatically turns on. The cassette-in indicator lights, and the VCR indicator lights if the Auto TV/VCR feature is set to ON . The tape automatically begin ...

  • RCA VR348 - page 15

    13 Playing a T ape Using the Playback Featur es Pause for Stop Action This feature stops the tape in action and allows you to examine the details of the scene. Stop action works best for tapes recorded in SLP speed. 1 . Press PAUSE on the remote or PLAY•PAUSE on the VCR during playback to stop the action. PAUS appears in the VCRÕs display panel. ...

  • RCA VR348 - page 16

    14 Using the Playback Featur es Playing a T ape DISPLA Y Button 1. Press DISPLAY to display the status of the VCR, channel number, time counter, date, time, and tape speed on the TV screen. The VCR status will appear in the display panel. The time and date must be set before they are displayed. If you do not press DISPLAY again, these displays will ...

  • RCA VR348 - page 17

    15 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. SRCH+ appears in the VCRÕs display panel. Using the Playback Featur es Playin ...

  • RCA VR348 - page 18

    16 Using the Playback Featur es Playing a T ape Zero Sear ch The zero search feature allows you to quickly return to a counter reading of 0:00:00 at any spot on the tape. This is convenient when you want to watch a segment of the tape several times. ZERO SEARCH Current tape counter is 2:17:25 Press REW to go to 0:00:00 Press SEARCH to exit 1. Inser ...

  • RCA VR348 - page 19

    17 Recording a Program Your VCR provides different types of recording. These types are explained in the following sections: Basic Recording Ð Operating Instructions Express (XPR) Recording Recording While You're Away VCR Plus+ Recording Timer Recording Using Two VCRs for Copying Tapes T ypes of Recor dings Recording Speeds Press SPEED on the ...

  • RCA VR348 - page 20

    18 Recording a Program T ypes of Recor dings Basic Recor ding – Operating Instructions T o Make a Recording Turn on the TV and tune it to the VCR viewing channel, either 3, 4, or TVÕs video input channel. 1. Insert a tape with safety tab in place. The cassette-in indicator lights in the VCRÕs display panel. 2. If using one of the basic hookups, ...

  • RCA VR348 - page 21

    19 Recording a Program Expr ess Recording (XPR) 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. VCR SLP REC POWER CHANNEL STOP• EJECT TRACKING RECORD REW PLAY• PA USE FWD RECORD Display showing 30 minutes remaining for express recording. ...

  • RCA VR348 - page 22

    20 Recording a Program Recor ding While Y ou’r e Away (VCR Plus+* Recor ding) *VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. VCR Plus+ Setup for Antenna or Unscrambled Cable Systems (Not Requiring a Cable Box) A VCR Plus+ channel number is assigned for each broadcast or cable channel. These numbers are listed in most p ...

  • RCA VR348 - page 23

    21 VCR Plus+ TM Channel W orksheet Use this worksheet to create a list from which you can set up your VCR Plus+ channel list. Broadcast or Cable TV Station Name (Such as ABC, NBC, CBS, etc.) Channel Number You Receive This Station On** VCR Plus+ Channel Number* (See Standardized VCR Plus+ Channel Chart) Recording a Program *Check your local listing ...

  • RCA VR348 - page 24

    22 VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus+ Recording a Program Recor ding While Y ou’r e Away (VCR Plus+ Recor ding) The VCR Plus+ and timer program features let you program the VCR to record up to eight different programs within a one year period. Before using VCR Plus+ to record a program, make sure that: ¥ The clock is set correctly. ¥ A tape with safety ...

  • RCA VR348 - page 25

    23 Recording a Program Recor ding While Y ou’r e Away (Timer Recor ding) The VCR Plus+ and 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 ...

  • RCA VR348 - page 26

    24 Recording a Program Checking or Clearing VCR Plus+ or Timer Recor dings 1. Press MENU on remote to display VCR MAIN MENU on TV screen. 2. Press 2 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu. 3. Press 2 for Review Existing Progs. feature. 4. Press MENU to display information for the next program. 5. Press CLEAR when the program you want to erase appears ...

  • RCA VR348 - page 27

    25 Recording a Program Using T wo VCRs for Copying and Editing T apes Operating Instructions (Refer to hookup on page 6.) Use this VCR as the playback VCR and the other as the recording VCR. 1. Turn on the TV and VCRs. 2. Tune TV to the VCR viewing channel, either 3, 4, or TVÕs video input. 3. If you have connected your VCR using Option A (page 6) ...

  • RCA VR348 - page 28

    26 References Location of Contr ols POWER CHANNEL STOP• EJECT TRACKING RECORD REW PLAY• PA USE FWD CHANNEL or TRACKING Up or Down Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCRÕs channel memory. Adjusts tracking during playback or pause. FWD (Fast Forward) Fast forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches the picture forward during pla ...

  • RCA VR348 - page 29

    27 Location of Contr ols References Back Panel CH3 CH4 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. ANT. (Antenna) IN Connector Receives the signal from an antenna or cable system that is attached to this connector. RF OUT Connector Passes signal to TV using t ...

  • RCA VR348 - page 30

    28 AM VCR SLP REC TIMER Cassette-in Indicator ( ) Lights when a tape is in the VCR. Flashes while tape is ejecting. Channel Number, Line Indicator ( VID1 ), Time, Time Counter, or Status Indicator The current time, time counter, channel number, or line indicator ( VID1 ) appears here. Status indicators show what the VCR is doing. BYE Turned off F.F ...

  • RCA VR348 - page 31

    29 Format: VHS Record/Playback Video: 2-Head System: 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 Pow ...

  • RCA VR348 - page 32

    30 References T r ouble 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. N o power VCR does not respond to remote No picture when VCR turned on Ð using a basic hookup Poor or no picture for normal TV viewing Snowy or no picture ...

  • RCA VR348 - page 33

    31 References T r ouble Checks T rouble Here's what to tr y: Streaks in picture during normal playback Will not record Rewind does not operate VCR Plus+ or timer recording not made or wrong program recorded Clock shows incorrect time or date VCR makes noise when stopped Will not auto channel search active channels correctly Cannot select chann ...

  • RCA VR348 - page 34

    32 References Limited W arranty 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 the date of shipment to the rental firm, whichever comes first. What we will ...

  • RCA VR348 - page 35

    33 References Index Accessories, Included . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Add or Remove Channels from Memory9 ADD/REMOVE CHANNEL Menu . . . . . .9 ANT. (Antenna) IN Connector . . . .3-8,27 Antenna Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,3 AUDIO and VIDEO Jacks . . . . . .3-6,24,27 Auto Channel Search Feature . . . . . . . .8 Auto Play Feature . . . ...

  • RCA VR348 - page 36

    For your nearest Authorized Servicenter call toll-free in the U.S.A. 1-800-336-1900 Canadian Consumers Ð Your toll free numbers are: English: 1-800-522-0338 French: 1-800-522-0445 If your VCR needs service, please contact your dealer or the nearest Servicenter from the yellow pages. Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address liste ...

Manufacturer RCA Category VCR

Documents that we receive from a manufacturer of a RCA VR348 can be divided into several groups. They are, among others:
- RCA technical drawings
- VR348 manuals
- RCA product data sheets
- information booklets
- or energy labels RCA VR348
All of them are important, but the most important information from the point of view of use of the device are in the user manual RCA VR348.

A group of documents referred to as user manuals is also divided into more specific types, such as: Installation manuals RCA VR348, service manual, brief instructions and user manuals RCA VR348. Depending on your needs, you should look for the document you need. In our website you can view the most popular manual of the product RCA VR348.

Similar manuals

A complete manual for the device RCA VR348, how should it look like?
A manual, also referred to as a user manual, or simply "instructions" is a technical document designed to assist in the use RCA VR348 by users. Manuals are usually written by a technical writer, but in a language understandable to all users of RCA VR348.

A complete RCA manual, should contain several basic components. Some of them are less important, such as: cover / title page or copyright page. However, the remaining part should provide us with information that is important from the point of view of the user.

1. Preface and tips on how to use the manual RCA VR348 - At the beginning of each manual we should find clues about how to use the guidelines. It should include information about the location of the Contents of the RCA VR348, FAQ or common problems, i.e. places that are most often searched by users in each manual
2. Contents - index of all tips concerning the RCA VR348, that we can find in the current document
3. Tips how to use the basic functions of the device RCA VR348 - which should help us in our first steps of using RCA VR348
4. Troubleshooting - systematic sequence of activities that will help us diagnose and subsequently solve the most important problems with RCA VR348
5. FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
6. Contact detailsInformation about where to look for contact to the manufacturer/service of RCA VR348 in a specific country, if it was not possible to solve the problem on our own.

Do you have a question concerning RCA VR348?

Use the form below

If you did not solve your problem by using a manual RCA VR348, ask a question using the form below. If a user had a similar problem with RCA VR348 it is likely that he will want to share the way to solve it.

Copy the text from the picture

Comments (0)