RCA VR352 User manual

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Cautions
Safety Information
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.
WARNING
To reduce risk of fire or
shock hazard, do not
expose this product to
rain or moisture.
WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, match the wide blade of the power
cord to the wide slot in the AC outlet. Be sure to insert the plug completely.
Attention: Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la
fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqú au fond.
Refer to the identification/rating label located on the back panel of your product
for its proper operating voltage.
FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this
equipment may void the user’s authority to operate it.
Cable TV Installer: 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.
Care and Cleaning: Use a soft cloth or the dusting attachment of your vacuum cleaner to dust
your VCR. Remove dust from both top and bottom ventilation holes.
Plastic surfaces are easily scratched and can be marred by alcohol and
various solvents. Avoid excessive use of oil-based furniture polishes since
the materials used in the cabinet will accumulate more dust. A
nonabrasive, antistatic cleaner/polisher is recommended.
VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation.
Product Registration
Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately. Returning the 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 receiver.
Model No. _________________________________________________
Serial No. _________________________________________________
Purchase Date: _________________________________________________
Dealer/Address/Phone: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________
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VR352

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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First Things First ......................................................... 3
Setting Up the VCR .................................................... 7
Using the Menu to Set Up Features ............................. 8
Language Selection.................................................. 8
Cable Box Setup ....................................................... 9
VCR Channels List ................................................... 10
To Auto Channel Search ................................... 10
To Change the Signal Type .............................. 11
To Add or Remove Channels ............................ 12
Time and Date ........................................................ 12
Set Daylight-Saving Time ................................. 12
Set the Time and Date ...................................... 13
VCR Plus+ Channels................................................ 14
VCR Plus+ Worksheet ............................................. 15
Additional Set-up Features in the Preferences Menu 16
Remote VCR1/VCR2 Option ................................... 16
Auto Play ................................................................ 17
EnergySaver ............................................................ 17
Front Panel Brightness (VCR Display).................... 18
Preferred Tape Speed ............................................ 18
VCR Basics .................................................................. 19
Remote Buttons ........................................................... 20
Component Buttons............................................... 20
VCR Function Buttons ............................................ 20
TV Function Buttons .............................................. 21
Playing a Tape .............................................................. 22
Automatic Rewind ................................................. 23
Tape Eject ............................................................... 23
Recording ..................................................................... 23
Check the Safety Tab ............................................. 23
Recording ................................................................... 25
Recording Features...................................................... 26
Express Recording (XPR) ........................................ 26
Timer Recording ..................................................... 27
Timer Recording with VCR Plus+ ........................... 28
Setting Up the Channel List ............................. 28
Using VCR Plus+ Programming Codes ............. 28
Stopping a Timer Recording .................................. 30
Reviewing and Clearing Programs ........................ 30
Using Two VCRs for Copying and
Editing Tapes ....................................................... 31

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Program the Remote ............................................... 33
About Programming the Remote............................... 34
Programming the Remote to Control a␣ TV .......... 34
Operate the TV....................................................... 34
TV Codes ...................................................................... 35
Other Features .......................................................... 37
Picture Search Options ................................................ 38
Forward and Reverse Search ................................. 38
Commercial Scan (Search Button) ......................... 38
Frame Advance....................................................... 38
Index Search ........................................................... 39
Go-To Search .......................................................... 40
Pro-Tect Plus™ Locking Feature ................................. 40
Tracking ........................................................................ 41
Time Counter ............................................................... 41
On-screen Displays....................................................... 42
Things to Know Before Connecting Components ..... 43
Connections ............................................................... 43
Connecting Your VCR .................................................. 44
Jacks and Cables ..................................................... 44
RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables (F-type) ............... 44
Audio/Video Jacks and Cables (RCA-type) ............ 44
Choosing a VCR Connection ................................. 45
Advantages of Audio/Video Cable Connections .. 45
TV with RF Jack Only ........................................ 46
TV with Audio/Video Jacks............................... 47
TV with Audio/Video Jacks and Cable Box
to Unscramble Pay Channels Only ................ 48
Reference ................................................................... 49
Front Panel ............................................................. 50
Clock/Counter Display ............................................ 51
Back Panel .............................................................. 52
How to Find Your TV’s Video Input Channel ........ 53
Troubleshooting Tips ............................................. 54
Specifications.......................................................... 57
Cleaning the VCR ................................................... 57
Limited Warranty ................................................... 58
Index ........................................................................... 59

First Things First
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Welcome To Your New VCR...
To help you get started using your VCR with
as little reading possible, we’ve put all the basic
information needed in the first three sections.
To help you along, there’s even an initial set-up
feature the first time you turn on your VCR which
walks you through several set up steps at once.
Getting Started
Before this first step, though, learning about
the time and date, your remote control’s features,
working with channels, and basic video tape
operations are essential to get all you can out
of the VCR. Once you are comfortable with these
features, feel free to refer to other sections
because they cover the more detailed information.
What Remains?
The final sections of this manual contain
playback and recording information, a detailed
connections section, and a reference section
including troubleshooting tips, warranty
information, and an index.
READ ME!
These note boxes give you tips for
your new video cassette recorder.
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Setting Up the VCR
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Recording
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OTHER FEATURES
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Program The Remote
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Step 1: What’s in the Box?
The following items come packed in the box:
• VCR
• Remote control
• RF coaxial cable
STEP 2: Install Batteries In the
Remote Control
Follow these steps whenever you need to install or change the
batteries in your VCR remote.
1. Remove the cover of the battery compartment.
2. Place the batteries into the remote’s back panel. Match the
positive (+) and negative (–) ends of each battery to the
diagram inside the battery compartment.
3. Replace the cover.
STEP 3: Connect your VCR
If you connect your VCR to your home antenna or cable system
and then to your TV, use the VCR’s ANT IN and RF OUT jacks for
a good signal as shown to the right.
If you have a TV with AUDIO/VIDEO jacks, use the jacks for a
better connection. Refer to the section, Connections, toward
the back of the manual, for additional connection options.
STEP 4: PLUG IN THE VCR
Your VCR’s power cord has a plastic band strung through the
blades. Remove plastic band before plugging the cord into
the power outlet. To remove band, cut with a pair of scissors
and pull it free of the blades. Once the plastic is removed, match
the wide blade of the power cord to the wide slot in the AC
outlet. Be sure to insert the plug completely.
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STEP 5: Tune THE TV
Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel. The VCR viewing
channel is channel 3 or 4 or the TV’s video input.
• If you connect your VCR using the ANTENNA connectors
with RF coaxial cable, set the 3 CH. 4 switch to channel 3
or channel 4 — the channel you want to use on your TV.
• If you connect your VCR using the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks
with audio/video cables, select the TV’s video input with
the remote control’s INPUT button to see the signal. If you
have trouble understanding the VIDEO INPUT CHANNEL,
look to page 53 for more information.
STEP 6: turn on the VCR
Press POWER on the VCR’s front panel or the VCR button on
the remote control to turn on the VCR. The first time you turn
the VCR on, a menu screen appears. This is the start of an
interactive set up which helps you select specific features of
your VCR. You can cancel out of this initial set up once you are
past the first screen (see next step), but this process walks you
through a series of screens reducing the time needed to
program your VCR.
Step 7: Initial Setup
The first on-screen menu during the initial set up asks which
language you prefer to use for your VCR. Use the remote
control’s number buttons to select options.
1. Press 1 for English, 2 for Español (Spanish), or 3 for
Français (French).
Select a language.
Seleccione un idioma.
Choisissez une langue.
1 English
2 Espanol
3 Francais
The remaining menus throughout the set up will appear
in the chosen language. Follow the on-screen instructions
to complete the initial set up process.
A/V input/output jacks Channel 3/4 switch
VCR Viewing Channel
When using the ANT IN and RF OUT
jacks to connect your VCR, tune your
TV to channel 3 or 4.
The 3-4 switch on the back of the
VCR determines which TV channel is
used to see VCR output.
When using the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks
to connect your VCR, tune your TV to
the TV’s video input channel with the
INPUT button on your remote
control. For more information about
selecting your video input channel,
see page 53.
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STEP 8: Accessing menus
The MENU and number buttons let you access, select, and
change your VCR’s preferences individually. For example, to select
a different preferred on-screen language than the one selected
during the initial set up, do the following:
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recodings
3 Time
4 Channels
5 Preferences
6 Language
0 Exit
2. Press 6 to display the LANGUAGE menu.
LANGUAGE
Select a language.
1>English
2 Espanol
3 Francais
Press MENU to continue
3. On the remote control, press one (1) for English, two (2) for
Spanish, and three (3) for French.
All other on-screen menus are worked with in similar ways
using the remote control to follow on-screen instructions.
See Additional Set-Up Features in the next section for
detailed information about accessing menus.
Next Section: Learning the menus
of your VCR
Now that you understand how to move around through menus,
go to the next section to set up individual menus of your VCR.

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Setting Up the VCR
On-screen guide and Additional
Set-up features
Below is a list of features that need to set up
before using your VCR for the first time. Many
of these menus are covered during the initial set
up, but if you ever want to change a menu, refer
to this section.
• Language
• Cable Box Set Up
• VCR Channel List
(Auto Channel Search)
• Daylight-Saving Time
and Time Zone
• Time and Date
• VCR Plus+ Channels
• Remote VCR1/VCR2
• Auto Play
• EnergySaver
• Front Panel Brightness
• Preferred Tape Speed
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Setting Up the VCR
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First things first
1
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Recording
3VCR Basics
4
➣
OTHER FEATURES
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5
7
➣➣
7Connections
Program The Remote
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8Reference

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Setting Up the VCR
Using the Menu to Set Up Features
You can set up your VCR’s features by using the remote
control’s buttons to enter your choices from on-screen
instructions. Each menu item is explained in this section.
For each numbered selection on the menus, use the same
numbered button on the remote control to select it.
Language Selection
If you did not complete this step in the previous section during
the initial set up, it is time to select your preferred language.
Once this step is complete , all on-screen displays will appear in
that language.
1. On your remote control, press the MENU button to display
the VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recodings
3 Time
4 Channels
5 Preferences
6 Language
0 Exit
2. Press 6 to select the LANGUAGE menu.
LANGUAGE
Select a language.
1>English
2 Espanol
3 Francais
Press MENU to continue
3. Select 1) English, 2) Español (Spanish), or 3) Français (French)
by pressing the appropriate number on the remote control’s
key pad. An arrow indicates the selection you’ve made. Once
you have made your choice, press MENU on the remote to
continue back to the MAIN MENU screen.
Is Something Missing?
Not all the VCR screens will always
be shown in this manual when
explaining the features.