RCA VR706HF manual Using On-Screen Menus to Set Up Features, Language, Cable Box Setup

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Using On-Screen Menus

Using On-Screen Menus to Set Up Features

You set up many of the VCR’s features by using the menu system as discussed in the previous chapter. Each feature that appears in the QuickSet Guide is explained in this section as well as a few other features you should set up to get the most out of your VCR.

Note: Not all the VCR screens are shown in this manual when explaining how to access features.

LANGUAGE

Select a language.

1English

2Español

3Français

Press MENU to continue

Is Something Missing?

These instructions will not show all of the step-by-step On-Screen Menus. Make sure to follow the instructions completely to get to the menus being discussed.

Language

Selecting your preferred language determines how the on-screen displays will appear. To change the language:

1.Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

2.Press the 8 button to select LANGUAGE.

3.Select English, Spanish (Español), or French (Français).

CHANNELS

1 Auto Channel Search

2 Add/Remove Channels

3 Signal Type: CABLE

4 VCR Plus+ Setup

5 Cable Box Setup

6 SAT Setup

Cable Box Setup

This setup applies only when all channels are received through a cable box. In this case, the VCR will automatically enter the channel used to view cable box programming. Your VCR will use this channel for all future timer recordings.

1.Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

2.Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.

3.Press 5 to display the CABLE BOX SETUP menu.

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Contents VCR Changing Entertainment. AgainImportant Information Product RegistrationIntroduction Key Features OverviewUniversal Back-Lit Remote Control VCR Plus+ Silver SystemPro-Tect Plus Locking Front Audio/Video Input JacksExpress Recording XPR Hi-Fi Quality SoundTable of Contents Pro-Tect Plus Locking Feature Connections & Setup Chapter OverviewConnections & Setup Things to Consider Before Connecting ComponentsCable Considerations Components Connection Using the RF Coaxial Cable to Connect VCR to a TVChoose Your Connection TitleConnect the VCR to the TV Connect the antenna/cable feed to the VCRConnect the antenna to your satellite receiver TV + VCR + Satellite ReceiverConnect satellite receiver to the VCR Connect the satellite feed to the satellite receiverTV + VCR + Cable Box Connect the cable box to the VCRConnect the cable feed to your cable box Plug in the VCR Set the VCR’s CH 3/4 SwitchPut Batteries in the Remote Control Turn on the TV and VCRUsing the Remote Control to Navigate On-Screen Menus Accessing MenusComplete the QuickSet Guide VCR Basics RecordingThis page left blank intentionally Using the VCR’s Menu System Cable Box Setup Using On-Screen MenusUsing On-Screen Menus to Set Up Features LanguageVCR Channels List Auto Channel SearchingChanging the Signal Type Adding or Removing ChannelsAuto Clock Set Feature Time and DateSetting Time and Date Manually SET Daylight SavingTo Access Auto Play Additional Set Up Features in the Preferences MenuTo Access the Preferences menu Remote VCR1/VCR2 OptionEnergySaver To Access Auto TV/VCRAuto TV/VCR Front Panel Brightness VCR DisplayTo Select a Preferred Tape Speed Tape SpeedSet Auto Repeat To Override the Preferred Tape SpeedThis page left blank intentionally Using Remote Control Component Buttons Using the Remote ControlRemote Control Buttons VCR Function ButtonsTV Function Buttons Programming the Remote Control Operating a TV with the VCR’s Remote ControlUsing the Input Button Do You Need to Program the Remote?TV Codes Operating the TV Using the VCR’s Features Express Recording XPR VCR FeaturesRecording Features To Activate XPRTo Set Up to as Many as Eight Timer Recording Programs Timer RecordingStopping a Timer Recording Reviewing and Clearing ProgramsVCR Plus+ Silver System Turning on or OFF Auto VCR Plus+ downloadRecording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP Second Audio Program Mapping VCR Plus+ Channels ManuallyAmerican Movie Classics VCR Plus+ System Worksheet Copying and Editing Tapes Using Two VCRs To TVSlow Motion Picture Search OptionsForward and Reverse Search Frame AdvanceIndex Search Go-To SearchTo Activate Index Search Commercial Advance Marking Commercial Advance Playback Commercial Advance DisplayTo Override Automatic Skipping To Override the Show Previews Mode Pressing the Search button whilePro-Tect Plus Locking Feature TrackingTime Counter On-Screen Displays Reception Audio Set-Up FeaturesTape Playback To Display the Audio MenuTroubleshooting Other InformationTroubleshooting Tips General VCR ProblemsOther Information Recording Problems Playback ProblemsTape plays back in slow motion Questions and Answers About How fast does this feature scan through commercial breaks?Front Panel Display Panel Function DisplaysBack Panel Specifications Cleaning the VCRRCA VCR Limited Warranty For how long after your purchaseFinding the TV’s Video Line Input Common Video Line Input scenariosAdvanced Connection Connect the satellite receiver to the VCRGlossary Index SLP Thomson multimedia Inc