RCA VR270 - Manuel (Page 3)

Using This Manual
Congratulations on your choice of an RCA VCR, You
have
selected a high-quality, precision-engineered
instrument designed to give you years of video and
audio enjoyment.
To get the best performance from your new VCR, it is
important that you carefully read and follow the
operating instructions in this manual in the sequence in
which they are presented.
This manual is divided into two sections,
• Section 1 explains how to install the VCR and basic
operation.
• Section II contains Quick Reference Guides,
illustrates how to connect components, and includes
genera! information.
Should you experience a problem, please follow the
“Trouble Checks” on page 34. The warranty on the back
cover describes what will be done for you should your new
VCR need service during the warranty period. It also tells
you how and from whom you should request service.
GAQTÏONt As'oid operating your VCR right after:.
you hâve moved it from a cold location directly to a
warm location. Let it warm up for about
1-1/2 to 2.
hours ‘before inserting a video cassette tape. When
- moved ícóm;:;a cold spot to a warm spot; moisture may í
: .condensé orí the head drum inside the Tnachine. Tlie
, moisture may cause the tape to stick and damage the
; head . ■
Contents
Warranty Registration ................. Inside Front Cover
Safety Precautions........................ Inside Front Cover
What Your VCR Will Do........................................... 2
SECTION I—Bajsic Installation and Operating
lastmctions ■
Basic Installation Instructions
• Unpacking, Choosing Location ............................. 4
• General Installation information........................... 4
• Basic Antenna and Cabte-TV Connections ....
5
• Antenna Connections........................................... 6-7
• Cable-TV Connections........................................ 8-9
• TV Monitor/Receiver Connections....................... 10
Basic Operation
• Basic Operating Controls and Displays................ 11
• Inserting/Removing Cassettes................................ 11
• Turning on Your VCR for the First Time .... 12
• Programming Active Channels into VCR's
Tuner..................................................................... 12
• Erasing Channels from the Scan List.................... 12
Adding Channels to the Scan List......................... 12
^ 13
13
Setting TV to VCR Channel.................................
• Using the TV VCR Button on the Remote
• Simplified Installation Checklist........................... 13
Remote Control .................................................. 14-15
• Battery Installation................................................ 14
Setting the Clock....................................................... 16
First Recording and Playback .................................. 17
Operating Controls (Detailed)............................. 18-19
Special Effects and Features
• Pause During Recording....................................... 20
• Pause for Slop-Action Playback........................... 20
• Picture Search....................................................... 20
• Tracking Control................................................... 20
• Tape Counter......................................................... 21
• On-Screen Display ............................................... 21
• Memory Stop........................................................ 21
Programming the Timer....................................... 22-23
Timer Recording........................................................ 24
Express Recording.................................................... 25
Video Cassettes ........................................................ 26
SECTION II—Quick Refcreoce Guides. Component
Recording and General Infotmation
Quick Reference Operating Guides
• Norma! TV Viewing............................................. 28
• Recording With TV Off ....................................... 28
• Recording and Viewing the Same Program ... 28
• Recording and View'ing Different Programs... 29
• Basic Playback...................................................... 29
Component Recording
• Recording from Another VCR.............................. 30
• Camera Recording ................................................ 31
Alternate Remote Control Units.......................... 32-33
Cabinet Cleaning....................................................... 34
Trouble Checks.......................................................... 34
Optional Accessories................................................. 35
Index (Alphabetical) ........................................... 36-37
Specifications............................................ Back Cover
Warranty............................................. . Back Cover