Rca VR642HF User Manual

USER’SGUIDEVR642HFVIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

8Setting Up the VCR1. Check accessories with VCR.Contact your dealer if any items are missing.2. Insert batteries in remote.3. Turn on the TV.If you u

95. Place channels in the VCR’s memory.The first time you turn on the VCR or after a powerinterruption, the VCR displays a message on the TV screenpro

Setting Up the VCRStartup7. Select the language/Seleccione el idioma/Sélectionner la langue.The VCR displays the on-screen menus in the English, Spani

11Setting Up the VCRStartup10. Set the Time and Date.The TIMER indicator on the VCR front panel flashes until thetime is set.A. Press MENU on remote t

12Setting Up the VCRStartup12. Set the display panel brightness.This VCR lets you change the brightness level of the fluorescentdisplay panel.A. Press

13Using the Remote ControlVCR Function ButtonsCLEARMENUSPEEDINPUTF. ADVTRACKINGSTOPPLAY1 2 354 67980PAUSESLOWSEARCHRECFFREWCHANPOWERDISPLAYTV•VCRPREV

To play a tape 1. Turn on the TV and tune it to channel 3, 4, or the TVÕs video input to see thepicture from the VCR.2. Insert a tape in the VCR.The V

15Using the Playback FeaturesPlaying a TapeAUTO PLAY FeatureThis feature allows the VCR to automatically start playing when you insert a tape withthe

16Using the Playback FeaturesDISPLAY ButtonThe DISPLAY button shows the status of the VCR channel number, time counter,date, time and tape speed on th

17Using the Playback FeaturesIndex Search The VCR has a ÒVHS Index Search SystemÓ that automatically records an index mark onthe tape every time you b

iIntroductionWARNINGTo reduce the risk of fireor shock hazard, do notexpose this product torain or moisture.Caution: To prevent electric shock, match

18Blank SearchThe VCR searches for blank portions of the tape that are more than six seconds long.1. Insert the prerecorded tape. Press STOP.2. Press

19Pause for Stop ActionThis feature stops the tape in action and lets you examine the details of the scene. Stopaction works best for tapes recorded i

20Playing a TapeUsing the Playback FeaturesTAPE PLAYBACK: HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX FeatureThe VCR records the same audio on both the Hi-Fi and linear tracks o

21Recording and Playback FeatureCOMMERCIALADVANCE™ COMMERCIAL ADVANCEª is a patented technology that detects and marks most commercials on yourtape fo

22Recording and Playback FeatureTo Select a Background for Playback1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.2. Press 4 to display the PREFERENCES me

23Recording a ProgramYour VCR provides different recording options. These options are explained in this section of the manual.Recording SpeedsPress S

24Express recording lets you record up to four hours without using the timer program feature. The VCRturns off automatically at the end of the record

VCR MAIN MENU1 TIMER RECORDINGS25TIMER RECORDINGS1 CREATE A NEW PROGRAMHOW OFTEN SHOULD THISPROGRAM RECORD?1 ONE TIMERecording a Program Recording Whi

VCR MAIN MENU1 TIMER RECORDINGS26Recording a ProgramTimer Recording From the VCR’s Line InputThe line input refers to the signal coming from the AUDIO

VCR MAIN MENU1 TIMER RECORDINGS2 TIME3 CHANNELS4 PREFERENCES5 AUDIO27Recording a ProgramTo Record Stereo Broadcast TV or SAPTurn on the TV and tune it

IntroductionTable of Contents1Important InformationWarnings______________________________ iCautions ______________________________ iNote to Cable TV I

28Recording a ProgramRecording AudioTo Record Audio Only (Refer to hookup on page 7.)1. Press the INPUT button or 0,0 on the remote to hear thesource

29Recording a ProgramUsing Two VCRs for Copying and Editing TapesOperating Instructions (Refer to hookup on page 6.)Use one VCR as the playback VCR an

30CHANNELPOWERTV•VCRTRACKINGRECORDREWFWDSTOP•EJECTPLAY•PAUSEVCRH i-F iReferencesLocation of Controls CHANNEL or TRACKING up or downSelects next higher

31ReferencesLocation of ControlsCassette-in Indicator ( )Lights when a tape is in the VCR.Hi-Fi IndicatorLights when the AUDIO PLAY feature is set to

32References Format: VHSRecord/Playback Video: 4-HeadSystem: Audio: VHS Hi-Fi Stereo record/playback systemVideo Signal System: EIA standard: NTSC c

References33Questions & Answers About COMMERCIAL ADVANCE™Question AnswerWill commercials be scanned through only onplayback of recordings?How fast

34ReferencesTrouble ChecksSometimes problems can be easily solved by checking a few basic things. Check below beforeyou call for help or take your VCR

35References Trouble ChecksTrouble Here's what to try:Stereo audio too noisyStereo or SAP sound not recordedRewind does not operateTimer recordin

36References Limited WarrantyWhat your warranty covers:¥ Any defect in material or workmanship.For how long after your purchase:¥ Ninety days for labo

37ReferencesIndex3CH.4 Switch...3-9,32Accessories, Included ...8Add or Remove Channels

2Hooking Up the VCR Choosing a HookupThe hookups on pages 3 through 5 are divided into two hookup types: Basic (A) and Advanced (B).The basic hookup

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A. Basic hookup.Use this hookup for a simple connectionwhich requires fewer accessories.1. Set the 3CH.4 switch on back of VCR toeither channel 3 or 4

4Hooking Up the VCR Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All ChannelsOUT TO TVIN FROM ANT.VHF/UHF3 CH. 4INAUDIO1VIDEO1Back of VCRRLOUTOUTI

A. Basic hookup.Use this hookup for a simple connectionwhich requires fewer accessories.1. Set the 3CH.4 switch on back of VCR toeither channel 3 or 4

6Hooking Up the VCRConnecting Two VCRs for Copying TapesOUT TO TVIN FROM ANT.VHF/UHF3 CH. 4INAUDIO1VIDEO1RLOUTOUT TO TVIN FROM ANT.VHF/U

7Hooking Up the VCRConnecting a Stereo Amplifier/Receiver LEFTRIGHTPHONO TUNER TAPE AUXREC PLAYOUT TO TVIN F