Rca VPT 385 User Manual

VideoCas sette RecorderOwner’s Manual

What Your VCR Will DoBroadcast/Cable Frequency-Synthesis TunerProvides accurate selection of VHF/UHF or up to 50 unscrambled cable channels.

Video CassettesRCA recommends that RCA cassettes be used with this unit. The tape in RCA cassettes is of high-quality formulation, in

Basic OperationNow that you have connected your VCR to your TV and antenna or cable-TV system, you are ready to turn it on. You d

Basic Operation (continued)Turning on Your VCR for the First Time—When you have finished connecting the cables to your antenna and TV, plug

Basic Operation (continued)Setting Your TV to the VCR ChannelThe “VCR Channel” is the TV channel you use for viewing what the VCR is rec

Remote ControlBefore you use the remote control unit supplied with your VCR, install the batteries (instructions below). Several of th

Setting the Clock Here are some things you should know before you set the clock;When you first plug in your VCR, the clock will readThe buttons for

First Recording and PlaybackThis page gives the basic steps for recording and playback. You should practice them until you can do them

Operating Controls (Detailed Descriptions)The uses of the controls for basic operation are given on page 10. Now that you are familiar

button when the VCR is playing. Picture Search is explained on the next page.STOP: The STOP button will stop the normal functions of

Wahanty RegistrationNo other RCA Video Cassette Recorder has the same serial number as yours. It is important that you record the n

Spécial Effects and Features (continued)• Frame Advance is designed for use at the SLP speed. It may be used on tapes recorded at ot

Quick Reference GuidesNorma! TV Viewing--------------------------------------------------Follow the two steps in the drawing for normal TV vi

Quick Reference Guides (continued)Recording and Viewing Different ProgramsNote: If you want to viewf w'hat is being recorded, press the

Recording from Another VCRTo copy (dub) lapes, connect the two VCR’s as shown below. Use shielded audio/video cables (such as RCA ^AH0

Camera RecordingIn addition to the camera itself, you will need a Camera AC Power Supply (such as RCA Model CPS03 for use with RCA

Express RecordingExpress Recording {XPR) lets you record up to four hours without programming the timer. It also allows you to start

Programming the TimerThe programmable clock/timer permits unattended recording of up to four different TV programs. The timer is actuall

Programming the Timer (continued)|5|The display will prompt you to select either AM or PM,™ C-nnL' nuU-UU>"nCHIJ rPress “1” for AM or “2”

Timer RecordingThe information on this page tells you how to set up your VCR for Timer Recording after you have programmed the time

Alternate Remote Control UnitsSelected models of RCA color TV receivers and monitor/receivers feature infrared hand units that will also

Using This ManualCongralulalions on your choice of an RCA VCR. You have selected a high-quality, precision-engineered instrument designed

Cabinet CleaningCleaningDust exposed surfaces as required, using a soft cloth or Some of the plastic surfaces are easily scratched a

IndexA/B Switch ... 6Accessories (Included) ... 2/4 DZ) Butto

SpecificationsFormatVHSRecord/Playback System:3-Head: 2 video record/ playback heads, 1 special effects headVideo Signal:EIA standard: NTSC colorAnten

InstàllationUnpackingWhen you unpack your new VCR, be sure you have removed all the accessories and information sheets. We recommend

Antenna ConnectionsDisconnect Existing Antenna from TV and Connect it to VCR.(Your antenna connections will probably resemble those in one of the diag

Antenna Connections (Continued)2.A.Connect VCR to back of TV.(The antenna connections on the back of your TV will probably resemble those in one of th

Cable-TV ConnectionsYour VCR is designed to receive unscrambled cable channels 1 through 48 plus 98 and 99 without a “converter box”.

Cable-TV Connections (continued)C. When you use these connections the A-B switch is used to select either the converter output or the

TV Monitor/Receiver ConnectionsI— Direct Video and Audio ConnectionsConnecting the video output and audio output jacks of your VCR to the