RCA 390 manual

VideoCassette Recorder Owner's Manual[...]

Warranty Registration No other RCA Video Cassette Recorder has the same serial number as yours. It is important that you record the number and other vital information here, in case your VCR is stolen or in case you need a complete description for any other reason. You will find the model and serial numbers on the back of the VCR. You will also find[...]

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 trouble-free video and audio enjoyment. To get best performance from your new VCR, it is impor- tant that you carefully read and follow the operating instructions in this manual in the seque[...]

Installation Unpacking When you unpack your new VCR, be sure you have removed all the accessories and information sheets. We recommend that you save the packing materials and box in case you ever need to ship or store your VCR The accessories supplied for connecting your antenna, VCR, and TV set are shown here. The remote control unit and its batte[...]

Antenna Connections Disconnect Existing Antenna from TV and Connect it to VCR. • (Your antenna will probably resemble one of the diagrams on this page.) A. If your existing antenna is connected to your TV like this: Disconnect the antenna from your TV and connect it to your VCR like this: l F OR UHF OR _V INOOOR HF DR UHF I_---_ AOARTER YOUR TV _[...]

Antenna Connections (continued) Connect VCR to back of TV. • (The back of your TV will probably resemble one of the diagrams below,) If the antenna connection on the back A, of your TV looks like this: v_ OF @ UHF • I I BACKOFVCR OR v_F _F BACK OF TV Connect the VCR to your TV like this: I I 13_IN LEAD CABLE (SUPPLIED) BACK OF TV VHF TV SCREWS [...]

Cable-TV Connections I A. Your VCR is designed to receive unscrambled cable channels 2 through 48 plus 98 and 99 without a "con- verter box." (These channels are sometimes designated 2 through 13, A through W, W+I through W+12, and A-2 and A-1.) There are several ways to hook up your VCR and TV, depending on the type of TV you have, the c[...]

Cable-TV Connections (Continued) .C. When you use these connections the A-B switch is used This arrangement will let you use your VCR as a "remote- to select either the converter output or the VCR output, controlled converter box" when you are not recording. O Disconnect Cable-TV from converter. O Connect splitter to converter O Connect V[...]

What Your VCR Will Do Recording Sources The built-in VHF/UHF/Cable-compatible tuner can tune in any of the standard broadcast channels and up to 49 Cable-TV channels. Since your VCR has its own tuner, you can use it to record one program while you watch another one selected with your TV tuner. Also you can view and record the same program if you pr[...]

TV Monitor/Receiver Connections -Direct Video and Audio Connections Connecting the video output and audio output jacks of _our VCR to the corresponding video and audio input jacks of your TV monitor/receiver may produce a slightly better picture during playback. These "direct" signal con- nections bypass the TV tuner during playback, thus[...]

Video Cassettes RCA recommends that RCA cassettes be used with this unit. The tape in RCA cassettes is of high-quality formula- tion, intended for use with multi-speed VHS video cas- sette recorders. It has been manufactured to RCA's critical specifications for excellent performance with RCA VCR's, Use of tape not meeting these specificat[...]

Basic Operation ,/ ......... II II ° =OO _1 _> - Basic Operating Controls and Displays Now that you have connected your VCR to your TV and antenna or cable-TV system, you are ready to turn it on. You don't need to know all the details about the controls and display before you begin using your new VCR, so only those you will be using imm[...]

Basic Operation (continued) -Turning on Your VCR for the First Time When you have finished connecting the cables to your antenna and TV, plug in the VCR's power cord and press POWER. The light in the STOP button should come on. If it , flashes, too much moisture has collected inside the unit ! for it to operate. Leave the VCR turned on until t[...]

Basic Operation (continued) -Setting Your TV to the VCR Channel The "VCR Channel"is the TV channel you use for viewing what the VCR is recording or playing, and for viewing the signal from the VCR tuner when it is stopped. Your TV must be set to this channel, and the light above the VCR/ TVswitch on your VCR must be on. Selecting the VCR [...]

Remote Control Belore you use the remote control unit supplied with your VCR, install the batteries (instructions below). Most of the remote's buttons do the same things as the buttons with the same names on the front of your VCR, and you can use whichever one is more convenient at the moment. The remote control is also used for setting the cl[...]

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 read --.-- . • The buttons for setting the clock are on the remote hand unit, • While you are setting the clock, the display on the TV screen will prompt you through the procedure. • If you press a wrong digit, [...]

First Recording and Playback First Recording and Playback This page gives the basic steps for recording and play- back, You should practice them until you can do them without referring to the manual, To save time, we suggest you record for only two or three minutes. Making a Recording The first drawing shows how to make a recording and the second o[...]

Operating Controls (Detailed Information ) The uses of the controls for basic operation are on page 10. Now that you are familiar with the basic procedure for recording a TV program and playing it back, you are ready to learn the rest of the control functions, The controls of your VCR are designed so that: • Accidentally pressing a wrong button w[...]

Special Effects and Features Pause During Recording Press the PAUSE button when you are recording to prevent recording short passages of unwanted material. Press the PAUSE button again when you are ready to resume recording Avoid pausing for more than three or four minutes, because the spinning heads that do the recording are still in contact with [...]

Quick Reference Guides Recording With TV Off Itisnotnecessaryto have yourTV on when yourecord. O_RN ON VCR ,SELECT CHANNEL. INSERT CASSETTE PRESS BOTH PLAY AND RECORD. STOP WHEN FINISHED SELECT SPEED TO TUNER, Normal TV Viewing Follow the two steps in the drawing for normal TV view- ing. TO view UHF stations, just tune your TV to the chan- nel, reg[...]

Quick Reference Guides (continued) Recording and Viewing Different Programs t TURN ON VCR. INSERT CASSETTE. SELECT CHANNEL. ,PRESS BOTH PLAY AND RECORD. STOP WHEN FINISHED. ©O - FE + SET SPEED. O VCR LIGHT OFF. Note: If you want to view what is being recorded, press the VCR/TVswitch to turn on the light and then tune your TV to the VCR channel (3 [...]

Recording from Another VCR To copy (dub) tapes, connect the two VCR's as shown below. Use shielded audio/video cables (such as RCA #AH002 or #AH005). The connections from the recording VCR to your TV are the ones you normally use. It is preferable to play the original tape on the same machine that was used to record it. I CAUTION: The unauthor[...]

Camera Recording In addition to the camera itself, you will need a Camera AC Power Supply (RCA Model CPS03 for use withRCA cameras). Plug the camera cable into the power supply and then connect the cables from the power supply to the VCR as the drawing shows. The connections from the VCR to your TV are the same ones you normally use. To start recor[...]

Express Recording Express Recording (XPFO lets you record up to four hours without programming the timer. It also allows you to start (or continue) recording immediately or to delay recording up to 24 hours. When the recording is finished, the VCR will turn off automatically. Note: Although you do not have to program the timer, the clock must be se[...]

Programming the Timer The programmable clock/timer permits unattended recording of up to four different TV programs. The timer is actually a small computer which will turn on the VCR at the time you select, record for a selected length of time, and then turn off the VCR... all automatically without you being there -You can program the timer to do t[...]

Programming the Timer (continued) I [s] The display will prompt you to select either AM or PM. NORMAL pRC_3AAM PROGRAM CH O4 tO END PUSH PROGRAM : Press "1" for AM or "2" for PM [6] The display will prompt you to select the stop- ping time. ,If NORMAL PROGRAM -_ / PROGRAM I l C_ 04 TIME ON 06 00 PM I TIME OFF I, J _mo push P R 9[...]

Timer Recording The information on this page tells you how to set up your VCR for Timer Recording after you have programmed the timer. (The programming instructions are on pages 23- 24.) When you have finished programming the timer, fol- low the steps in the drawing to prepare for timer record- ing. We suggest that you make one or more short timer [...]

Alternate Remote Control Units Selected models of RCA color TV receivers and monitor/ receivers feature infrared hand units that will also re- motely control your VCR. Only the buttons that are used for controlling your VCR are described here. These but- tons have generally the same functions as the ones with the same names on the front panel of th[...]

Optional Accessories Several accessories are available that will enable you to ex- pand your home video system. You may also find some of these items helpful when installing your VCR. A few accesso- ries are pictured here to briefly familiarize you with the different types that are available. AJthough RCA Pad Numbers are listed for your convenience[...]

Specifications Format Record/Playback System: Video Signal: Antenna Tuner Type Broadcast Channels: VHS 3-Head: 2 video record/ playback heads. 1 special effects head EIA standard: NTSC color 75-ohm external VHF antenna terminal 300-ohm external UHF antenna Auto-programming frequency synthesis, 119 channels VHF 2 - 13, UHF 14-83 Cable-TV Channels: M[...]