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VCR
User’s Guide
Changing Entertainment. Again.
VR355/VR545
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Important Information WARNING CAUTION To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove To reduce the risk of fire or cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. RISK OF ELECTRIC electric shock, do not expose Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN. this product to rain or moisture. This symbol indicates This symbol indicates "dangerous voltage" inside important instructions the product that presents a accompanying the product. risk of electric shock or person
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L O V R T C U N C V A H Introduction Introduction Key Features Overview Your VCR is equipped with features that will add to your recording experience. The following information summarizes a few of these features. Chapter 3 provides more information about the rest of the VCR’s features and how to use them. ONOFF TV VCR Unified Remote Control REVERSE PLAY FORWARD RECORD STOP PAUSE INFO SEARCH Description: The VCR’s remote control can operate most RCA, GE, and Proscan MUTE GO BACK CLEAR MENU SPEE
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Introduction Pro-Tect Plus™ Locking TIMER Description: Locks the VCR so that buttons on the front panel and remote control won’t operate the VCR. This feature protects timer programs from frustrating accidents such as being left on at the time of recording. Requirements: Lock the VCR by pressing and holding the ON•OFF button on the remote control for six seconds until SAFE appears on the front panel display. Unlock the VCR by pressing and holding the ON•OFF button on the remote control, again fo
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Table of Contents Product Registration ............................................................................................................. i Introduction ............................................................................................................................ 1 Key Features Overview ................................................................................................... 1 Connections & Setup .................................................................
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Table of Contents Using the Remote Control ............................................................................................... 25 Using the Remote Control .................................................................................................. 26 Buttons of the Remote Control ................................................................................... 26 Using the INPUT Button ........................................................................................ 27
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Chapter 1 Connections & Setup Chapter Overview: • Things to Consider Before Connecting • Choosing Your Connection • Making Connections • Why You Should Connect with Audio/Video Jacks • Navigating On-Screen Menus • Completing the QuickSet™ Guide • Basic Recording Changing Entertainment. Again. 5
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Connections & Setup Things to Consider Before Connecting Components Protect Components From Power Surges • Connect all components before plugging any power cords into the wall outlet. • Always turn off the TV and other components before you connect or disconnect any cables. Position Cables to Avoid Audio Hum or Interference • Insert all cable plugs firmly into their jacks. • Place any Audio/Video (A/V) cables to the side(s) of the TV’s back panel instead of straight down the back after connectin
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Connections & Setup Using the RF Coaxial Cable to Connect the VCR to a TV This graphic shows the RF coaxial cable supplied with your VCR. This will be the cable used for the basic connections represented in this chapter. Notes: To hear stereo sound, you will need to purchase Audio/Video (A/V) cables (not provided) and connect the VCR to the TV. A/V jacks and cables RF Coaxial Cable also provide a superior image and sound quality. For details about using this advanced setup, see the instructions
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Connections & Setup TV (back panel) AUDIO VIDEO R L / MONO IN L OUT CABLE/ ANTENNA S-VIDEO 1 VCR ANT. IN AUDIO OUT IN RF OUT CH 3 4 2 VIDEO From Cable or Antenna TV + VCR Note: Your television back panel may not look exactly like the model shown here. 1. Connect the VCR to the TV Connect one end of the supplied RF coaxial cable to the RF OUT jack on the back of the VCR and the other end to the TV’s Antenna IN jack. 2. Connect the antenna/cable feed to the VCR Connect the cable or antenna
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Connections & Setup TV AUDIO VIDEO L / MONO R IN L OUT CABLE/ ANTENNA S-VIDEO VCR ANT. IN 1 AUDIO OUT IN RF OUT CH 3 4 VIDEO 2 SATELLITE RECEIVER IN FROM ANT CH3 OUT CH4 OUT TO TV SATELLITE IN VIDEO R L S-VIDEO 3 4 From Cable From or TV Antenna Satellite TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver Note: Your television and/or satellite receiver back panels may not look exactly like the models shown here. 1. Connect the VCR to the TV Connect one end of the supplied RF coaxial cable to the VCR’s RF
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Connections & Setup TV AUDIO VIDEO L / MONO R IN L OUT CABLE/ ANTENNA S-VIDEO VCR 1 ANT. IN AUDIO OUT IN RF OUT CH 3 4 VIDEO 2 CABLE BOX IN FROM ANT CH3 OUT CH4 OUT TO TV VIDEO R L 3 From Cable Feed TV + VCR + Cable Box Note: Your television and/or cable box back panels may not look exactly like the models shown here. 1. Connect the VCR to the TV Connect one end of the supplied RF coaxial cable to the RF OUT jack on the back of the VCR and the other end to the TV’s Antenna IN jack. 2. C
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Connections & Setup Set the VCR’s CH 3/4 Switch The CH 3/4 switch on back of the VCR determines what channel the TV must be tuned to see the VCR’s image. Choose whichever channel is not used locally in your area. Note: If you connected components using A/V jacks and cables, the VCR’s signal must be viewed using the TV’s Video Line Input. To find the Video Line Input, refer to the manual that came with the TV or see How to Find Your TV’s Video Line Input on page 46 in the Other Information sectio
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Connections & Setup Using the Remote Control to Navigate On-Screen Menus The technical term is “Navigation” – how you move through the on-screen menus. The theory is the same for all the menu screens; press the corresponding number button on the remote control to select the desired on-screen menu choice. Note: Selecting a menu item can take you to another menu, activate a choice, or activate a data entry field (such as the hour field in the Set Time menu). Complete the QuickSet Guide The menu sy
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Connections & Setup VCR Basics Once your initial settings are complete, you can begin using your VCR. In order to begin, you must first understand some basic concepts. Playing a Tape 1. Tune the TV to your VCR viewing channel (03, 04, or the video line 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 tape is removed). . • Press FWD or REV (FORWARD or REVERSE on the remote control) to cue the tape at the d
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Chapter 2 Using the VCR’s Menu System Chapter Overview: • Setting Up the VCR’s Preferences • Using On-Screen Menus • Cable Box Setup • Setting Time and Date • Setting VCR Preferences Changing Entertainment. Again. 15
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Using On-Screen Menus Using On-Screen Menus to Set Up Features You set up many of the VCR’s features by using the menu system as discussed in the previous section. Each feature that appears in the QuickSet Guide is explained in this section as well as a few other features you should set up to get the most out of your VCR. Note: Not all the VCR screens are shown in this manual when explaining the features. Language Selecting your preferred language determines how the on-screen displays will appea
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Using On-Screen Menus 4. Select one of the three choices. If “ALL Channels” is selected, enter the CABLE BOX SETUP output channel of the cable box (usually 03 or 04), or if A/V jacks connect Do you use your cable the VCR to the TV, press the INPUT button on the VCR’s remote control. box to receive ALL channels or only SOME channels? 1 ALL channels 2 Only SOME channels 3 Cancel setup 5. Once you complete the setup, the VCR confirms that it will now receive all CABLE BOX SETUP On what cha
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Using On-Screen Menus Changing the Signal Type This feature is useful if your cable signal goes out; it allows you to switch to a regular antenna for alternate television reception. 1. Press the MENU button to display the VCR MAIN MENU. 2. Press the 3 button to choose Channels. 3. Press 3 to choose between Signal Type: Cable and Antenna. When finished, CHANNELS press 0 to exit back to the Main Menu and 0 again to exit to normal 1 Auto Channel Search viewing. 2 Add/Remove Channels 3 Signa
