RCA VR327A User manual

VR327A

Important Information
WARNING
To reduce the risk of
fire or shock hazard,
do not expose this VCR
to rain or moisture.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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This symbol indicates “dangerous
voltage” inside the product that
presentsa risk of electric shockor
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This symbol indicates important
instructions accompanying the
product.
Cautions
Caution: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.
Attention: Pour &iter les chocs Glectriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la
borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqli 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, 60Hr AC power (normal house power). .
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FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the l
user’s authority to operate it. .
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Note To Cable TV Installer
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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 groundink *
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. VR327A
Serial No.
Purchase Date:
Dealer/Address/Phone:

Table of Contents
important Information
Warnings, Cautions, Note to Cable TV Installer, and Product Registration_ 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 Only Pay Channels __
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Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes 6
Setting Up the VCR
StartUp
Check Accessories with VCR
Insert Batteries in Remote
Turn on the TV and VCR
Place Channels in the VCR’s Memory
Add or Remove Channels from the VCR’s Memory
Use TV-VCRButton
Set the Time and Date
Set the Language/Seleccione el Idioma
Using the Remote Control
VCR Function Buttons
Playing a Tape
Operating Instructions
Using the Playback Features
Auto Play Feature
Picture Search
DISPLAY Button
Time Counter
Zero Search
Commercial Scan (SEARCH Button)
Slow Motion
Pause for Stop Action
Frame Advance
Automatic and Manual Tracking
Recording a Program
References
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Types of Recordings
Recording Speeds
Recording Pause
Basic Recording Operating Instructions
Watch a TV Channel While VCR is Recording a Different Channel
Express Recording
Recording While You’re Away
Select Cable Box Viewing Channel
Setting a Timer Recording
Checking or Clearing Timer Recordings
Timer Recording From the VCR’s Line input
Stopping a Timer Recording in Progress
Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes
Copying and Editing Using Compatible Remote
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Specifications
Cleaning the VCR
Location of Controls
Front Panel
Back Panel
Display Panel
Trouble Checks
Limited Warranty
Index
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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 monitor/receiver
(TV with audio and video jacks) using a signal splitter. 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.
B. Rabbit ears (set-top) and/or bow tie antenna Turn to page 3.
C. Cable System -Go to question 2.
2. What type of Cable-TV system* do you have?
Choose one answer from below.
A. Cable without a box-Turn to page 3.
B. 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.
Optional Hookups
How to hook up two VCRs for copying tapes?
A. Select a hookup by answering questions 1 and 2 above.
B. Then, modify the connections as shown on page 6.
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AntemaorCableSystemWrthoutaCableBox
A.
Basic hookup.
Use this hookup for a simple connection
which requires fewer accessories.
1. Set the 3CH.4 switch on back of VCR to
either channel 3 or 4.
Tune the TV to this channel and use the
TV.“CR button 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.
B. Advanced hookup.
Use this hookup for slightly improved
picture quality and more convenient
operation-use of the TWVCR button is
not required.
1. Connect as shown.
This connection requires additional accessories
not provided.
2. Plug in power cords of VCR and TV.
Tune the TV to its video input to watch the
VCR.
Back of VCR
Back of TV
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Cable System Wtih Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels
A. Basic hookup.
USC this hookup for a simple connection
which requires fewer accessories.
1. Set the 3CH.4 switch on back of VCR to
either channel 3 or 4.
Tune the TV to elii channel and use the
T”.“CR button t” watch the “CR.
2. Connect as shown.
This connection may rcquirc additional
accessories not p’““ided,
3. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and
cable box.
B. Advanced hookup.
Use this hookup for slightly improved
picture quality and more convenient
operation-use of the TWVCR button is
not required.
1. Connect as shown.
This connection requires additional accessories
not provided.
2. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and
cable box.
Tune the TV to its video input to watch the
“CR.
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Back of TV

(such as HBO, showlime, Pay-Per-Vii, etc.)
A. Basic hookup.
Use this hookup for a simple connection
which requires fewer accessories.
1. Set the 3CH.4 switch on back of VCR to
either channel 3 or 4.
Tune the T” t” this channel and use the
T”‘“CR button t” watch the VCR.
3. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and
cable box.
B. Advanced hookup.
Use this hookup for slightly improved
picture quality and more convenient
operation-use of the TWVCR button is
not required.
1. Connect as shown.
This connection requires additional accessories
not provided.
2. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and
cable box.
Tune the TV to its video input to watch the
VCR. View all pay channels are viewed
through the “CR.
Back of TV
Cable Box
Back of VCR

Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes
Option A hookup.
Use this hookup for a simple connection
which requires fewer accessories.
1. Select a hookup from pages 2 through 5
and then modify with this connection.
2. Set the 3CH.4 switch on the playback
VCR to either channel 3 or 4.
Tunettwrrcording “CR to thischannelto
receivethe signalfrom theplayback“CR.
3. Connect as shown.
Thisconnectionmay requireadditional
accessoriesnot provided.
4. Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV.
Option B hookup.
Use this hookup for slightly improved copy
quality and more convenient operation ~
use of the TWVCR button is not required.
1. Select a hookup from pages 2 through 5
and then modify with this connection.
2. Connect as shown.
Thisconnectionrequiresadditionalaccessolies
not provided.
3. Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV.
Select the line (audio/video) inputon the
recordingVCRto receivethesignalfromthe
playbackVCR.
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Playback VCR
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RF coaxiai Cable
Recording VCR (Supp’ied)
Cable
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Use the hookup to the TV
as previously selected on
pages 3,4, or 5.
Playback VCR (only)
Recording VCR
Use the hookup to the TV
as previously selected on
pages 3,4, or 5.

Startup
1. Check accessories with VCR.
Contact your dealer if any items are missing.
Remote
(Stock No. 221347)
2. Insert batteries in remote.
RF Coaxial Cable
(Stock No. 221346)
3. Turn 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
3CH.4 switch on back of VCR.
If you used one of the advanced hookups, tune the TV to the TV’s video input.
(See TV owner’s manual for details.)
4. lIn’n on the VCR.
A. Press POWER on the remote. The POWER and VCR indicators in the VCR’s display
panellight. The TIMER indicator flashes until the time is set.

Startup
5.Place channels in the VCR’s memory.
The first time you turn on the VCR or after a power
interruption, the VCR displays a message on the TV screen
prompting you to AUTO-SEARCH CHANNELS. If the
message does not appear, go to step A below.
If the message appears, follow the directions on the screen.
Wait until the channel numbers stop changing. This takes
about one to two minutes. The TV tunes to the lowest
channel found. Then, pressing CHAN up or down selects only
the active channels.
If you ever need to manually setup the channels on the VCR
because you change cable or antenna signals:
A. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV
screen. If this menu does not appear:
* Make sue the TV is tuned to same channel as the
3CH.4 switch on the VCR or to the TV’s video input
(refer to TV’s manual).
. If you use a basic hookup, check the VCR indicator in
display panel-it should be on. Press TWVCR to
turn it on.
f Check the connections
6. Press 3 to display the CHANNEL SETUP menu.
C. Press 1 to begin AUTO-SEARCH CHANNELS.
The VCR automatically selects CABLE (cable TV) or
ANTENNA. If you need to change the setting manually,
press 3.
6. Add or remove channels from the VCR’s memory.
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.
You must place channels in memory using the AUTO-
SEARCH CHANNELS feature described above before you can
add or remove channels.
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Press MENU on the remote to display the VCR MAIN
MENU.
Press 3 to display the CHANNEL SETUP menu.
Press 2 to display the ADD/REMOVE CHANNEL menu
Follow the directions on the screen.
Add or remove more channels by using the CHAN up
and down buttons.
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