Rca VR646HF User Manual

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8Setting Up the VCRUsing The Menu To Set Up FeaturesYou can set up your VCR’s features by using the remotecontrol’s buttons to enter your choices fro

9Setting Up the VCRa cable box. In this case, the VCR will automatically enter thechannel used to view cable box programming. Your VCR willuse this ch

10Setting Up the VCR CABLE BOX SETUPOn what channel doesthe VCR receive signalsfrom the cable box?(usually 3, 4 or video) 04Press CLEAR to corre

11Setting Up the VCR AUTO CHANNEL SEARCHWhat type of signal are you using?1 Cable TV2 Antenna3>Detect Automatically0 Cancel4. Select one of the th

12Setting Up the VCRsignals or you don’t want to watch them.1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.3. Pres

13Setting Up the VCR VCR MAIN MENU1 VCR Plus+2 Timer Recordings3 Time4 Channels5 Preferences6 Audio7 Language0 Exit2. Press 3 to display TIME menu

14Setting Up the VCR TIME1 Set Time and Date2 Auto Clock Set: ON3 Set Time Zone4 Set Daylight SavingsXDS Time Data was found on channel 20.0

15Setting Up the VCR VCR MAIN MENU1 VCR Plus+2 Timer Recordings3 Time4 Channels5 Preferences6 Audio7 Language0 Exit2. Press 3 to display the TIME

16Setting Up the VCRSee next page for Canadian ListTwo-Digit VCR Plus+ SystemChannel Numbers forCable TV (USA List)35 American Movie Classics39 Arts &

17Setting Up the VCR*Check your local or cable listings for the channel number you receive this station on.**Check your local listings for broadcast o

CautionsSafety InformationTO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVECOVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.REFER SERVICING TO QUAL

18Setting Up the VCRRemote Control OptionChanging the remote option to VCR2disables the remote that came withyour VCR.Additional Set-up Features in th

19Setting Up the VCRchanged to VCR2, the remote that came with your VCR will nolonger control it.To change the setting back to VCR1, so the remote whi

20Setting Up the VCR• AUTO brightens the display when the VCR is on and dims thedisplay when the VCR is off.• BRIGHT keeps the display bright when the

21VCR BasicsLearn the Basics To GetYou StartedThese VCR basics should be enough for you tobegin enjoying your VCR. Learning the remotecontrol function

22VCR BasicsRemote ButtonsThe remote control is capable of controlling your VCR and manybrands of televisions. If you have an RCA, GE, or PROSCAN TV,y

23VCR BasicsNumbers (0 through 9) Select a channel up to 99 by pressingtwo numbers. Select a cable channel over 99 by pressing andholding 1 until 1 –

24VCR BasicsNumbers (0 through 9) Select a channel up to 99 by pressingtwo numbers. Select a cable channel over 99 by pressing andholding 1 until 1 –

25VCR BasicsTape SpeedsSP (Standard Play)Gives the best quality recording, butfewer programs can be recorded onthe tape. Special effects such aspause,

27RECORDINGSeveral Recording OptionsNow that you’ve gone through the basic stepsnecessary to operate your VCR, it’s time to explainthe different advan

1Table of ContentsFirst Things First ... 3Setting Up the VCR ...

28RECORDINGExpress RecordingExpress recording is a great way totape the last quarter of the game, orthe last part of a movie when youhave to leave.Rec

29RECORDINGTimer RecordingYou can set up as many as eight timer recording programs.1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. VCR MAIN MENU1 VCR

30RECORDING VCR MAIN MENU1 VCR Plus+2 Timer Recordings3 Time4 Channels5 Preferences6 Audio7 Language0 Exit CHANNELS1 Auto Channel Search2 A

31RECORDINGVCR Plus+ Interactive ProgramGuide System RecordingClock must be set correctly.Insert a tape with the safety tab inplace and enough tape to

32RECORDINGStopping a Timer RecordingTo stop or cancel a timer recording in progress (even anexpress recording):• Press and hold the STOP button for t

33RECORDINGBACK OF AMPLIFIER / RECEIVER PHONO TUNER TAPEOUT INAUXLEFTRIGHTBACK OF VCR 3 CH. 4ANT. INRF OUTVIDEOAUDIOOUTINLRAudio ConnectionRecording a

34RECORDINGCaution:The unauthorized recording ofsatellite broadcasts, televisionprograms, or other copyrightedmaterials may infringe the rightsof othe

35Program the remoteControl your TelevisionThe remote can be programmed to control atelevision.It is programmed to control an RCA, GE, orPROSCAN TV. O

36Program the RemoteAbout Programming the RemoteThe remote can be programmed to control other brands ofremote controllable TVs. It is already programm

37Program the remoteTV CodesAkai ... 03AOC ... 06,12Candle ... 06C

2Table of ContentsProgram the Remote... 35Programming the Remote to Control a TV ... 36Operating the TV

39OTHER FEATURESFeatures to EnhanceVCR Operation• Commercial Advance• Movie Advance• Picture Search Options• Tracking• Pro-Tect Plus™ Locking• Time

40OTHER FEATURESCOMMERCIAL ADVANCE®COMMERCIAL ADVANCE is patented technology that detectsand marks most commercials on your tape for any recording

41OTHER FEATURES PREFERENCES1 Remote Control: VCR12 Auto Play: ON3 EnergySaver: 2:004 Front Panel: AUTO5 Tape Speed: SLP6 Commercial Advance0 E

42OTHER FEATURESCOMMERCIAL ADVANCE PlaybackPress 2 to switch between Playback: AUTO and MANUAL.• Select AUTO to have the VCR automatically advance t

43OTHER FEATURESMOVIE ADVANCE®MOVIE ADVANCE helps you locate certain parts ofprerecorded movies (rented or purchased). This feature workstwo ways:

44OTHER FEATURESPreview Search NoteAny time during the preview searchmode, pressing SEARCH will reversethe search direction.• Press 1 to Go To Movie.

45OTHER FEATURESPicture Search OptionsThe most basic way to search during playback is using theFORWARD or REVERSE buttons on the remote. This sectionc

46OTHER FEATURESFrame AdvanceFrame advance lets you view recorded action one frame afteranother during playback. Frame advance works well for tapesrec

47OTHER FEATURESGo-To SearchThe Go-To Search feature enables the VCR to quickly locate acounter reading anywhere on the tape. When the VCR locatesthe

First Things First3Welcome To Your New VCR...To help you get started using your VCR with as littlereading as possible, we’ve put all the basic informa

48OTHER FEATURESPro-Tect Plus™ Locking FeatureTo disable the usage of the VCR, or to protect your timerrecordings, you can lock the VCR so that the bu

49OTHER FEATURESOn-screen DisplaysThe INFO button shows the status of the VCR (STOP, PLAY,RECORD, etc.), channel number, time counter, date, time, and

50OTHER FEATURESReceptionSome TV programs are broadcast with stereo audio or aSecond Audio Program (SAP) which offers a second language.The reception

51ConnectionsThings to Know BeforeConnecting ComponentsProtect Your Components from Power Surges• Connect all components before plugging any powercord

52ConnectionsConnecting Your VCRRefer to these pages to help you connect your VCR.Jacks and CablesRF Jacks and Coaxial Cables (F-type)The RF jacks pro

53ConnectionsChoosing a VCR ConnectionThere are several different ways to connect your VCR, dependingon whether or not you have cable service, and if

54ConnectionsTV with RF jack onlyThis connection assumes:• You are connecting antenna, cable, or cable box system.• Your television has only an RF inp

55ConnectionsTV with Audio/Video jacksThis connection assumes:• You are connecting an antenna, cable, or cable box system• Your television has audio/v

56ConnectionsTV with Audio/Video Jacks and Cable Boxto Unscramble Pay Channels OnlyThis connection assumes:• You are using a cable box only to unscram

57Appendix: referenceThis section gives you some additional informationabout the VCR, including a description of the unit’scontrols and displays.You w

First Things First4Step 1: What’s in the Box?The following items come packed in the box:• VCR• Remote control• RF coaxial cableSTEP 2: Install Batteri

58Appendix: referenceFront PanelAUDIO (LEFT MONO and RIGHT) and VIDEO INPUT Jacks Receives signals fromanother component, like a VCR or camcorder, wh

59Appendix: referenceDisplay PanelTime, Channel Number, Line Input Indicator (L1 or L2), Tape SpeedIndicator, or Status IndicatorChannel Number or Lin

60Appendix: referenceBack Panel3 CH. 4 Switch Selects the channel to which you will tunethe TV to see the VCR picture if you connect the VCR usingone

61Appendix: referenceTroubleshooting TipsNo power• Check to make sure it is plugged into an operating outlet.• Check to make sure your connections are

62Appendix: referenceTime counter not working or time counter not working in searchmodes• The time counter does not advance during unrecorded portions

63Appendix: referenceWill not record• Check to make sure the safety tab is intact.• Check to make sure the VCR is not in the line mode. Press INPUT on

64Appendix: referenceTimer ( ) indicator flashes• The clock is not set.• Check to make sure there is a cassette in the VCR when a timerrecording is se

65Appendix: referenceCOMMERCIAL ADVANCE feature does not mark commercialswhen:• The Marking feature is set to OFF in the COMMERCIAL ADVANCEmenu. Se

66Appendix: referenceQuestions and Answers About COMMERCIAL ADVANCEWill commercials be scanned through only on playback of recordings?Yes. The VCR d

67Appendix: referenceSpecificationsFormat: VHSRecord/Playback Video: 4-headSystem: Audio: Stereo record/playback systemVideo Signal System: EIA sta

First Things First5• If you connect your VCR using the ANT. IN and RF OUTconnectors with RF coaxial cable, set the 3 CH. 4 switch tochannel 3 or chann

68Appendix: referenceHow to Find Your TV’s Video InputChannelYou need to tune your TV to the Video Input Channel if you areusing the VCR’s AUDIO/VIDEO

69Appendix: referenceLimited WarrantyWhat your warranty covers:• Any defect in materials or workmanship.For how long after your purchase:• Ninety days

70Appendix: referenceIndexIndexAAdding/removing channels 12ANT IN jack 5, 54Audioplaying back 32recording 31Audio/Video (A/V) jacks5, 22, 31, 32,

71IndexIIndex search 42Indicator Panel 52INFO button 22INPUT button 22, 31JJacksANT IN 54Audio/Video (A/V) 54RF OUT 54LLanguage feature 8LINE

72IndexSSafety tab 24Searchforward and reverse 39frame advance 40go-to 41index 42slow-motion 39SEARCH button 22Second Audio Program (SAP), reco

73IndexWWarranty 63XXPR (express recording) 26

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First Things First6STEP 8: Access the menusThe MENU and number buttons let you access, select, and changeyour VCR’s preferences. For example, to selec

7Setting Up the VCRAdditional Set-up featuresBelow is a list of set-up features that you need toset up before using your VCR for the first time.• Sele