RCA VR661HF Set the VCR’s CH 3/4 Switch, Plug in the VCR, Put Batteries in the Remote Control

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Connections & Setup

Set the VCR’s CH 3/4 Switch

The CH 3/4 switch on back of the VCR determines what channel the TV must be tuned to see the VCR’s image. Choose whichever channel is not used locally in your area.

Note: If you connected components using A/V jacks and cables, the VCR’s signal must be viewed using the TV’s Video Line Input. To find the Video Line Input, refer to the manual that came with the TV or see How to Find Your TV’s Video Line Input on page 57 in the Other Information section of this manual.

Plug in the VCR

Your VCR’s power cord has a plastic band strung through the blades. Remove the plastic band before plugging the cord into the power outlet. To remove the band, cut with a pair of scissors and pull it free of the blades. Once the plastic is removed, match the wide blade of the power cord to the wide slot in the AC outlet. Be sure to insert the plug completely.

Put Batteries in the Remote Control

1.Remove the battery compartment cover on the remote control.

2. Insert new batteries matching the polarities (+ and –) on the batteries with the diagram in the battery compartment.

3.Put the battery compartment cover back on the remote.

Turn on the TV and VCR

Turn on the TV and press the VCR button on the remote control to turn it on.

Note: If you have an RCA, GE, or Proscan TV, your VCR’s remote control may be able to operate it without being programmed. Press the TV button on the remote control and then the ON•OFF button. If neither one turns on the TV, see Using the Remote Control starting on page 25 for details about programming the remote control to operate other brands of TVs.

Tune the TV

Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel. The VCR viewing channel is channel 3, 4, or the TV’s video line input.

•If you connect your VCR using RF coaxial cable only, turn the TV to channel 3 or 4 (whichever was set on the CH 3/4 switch).

•If you connected the VCR using A/V jacks and cables, select the TV’s video line input. For more information see How to Find the TV’s Video Line Input on page 57 in the Other Information section of this manual.

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Changing Entertainment. Again VCRProduct Registration Important InformationUniversal Back-Lit Remote Control Key Features OverviewIntroduction VCR Plus+ Silver SystemExpress Recording XPR Front Audio/Video Input JacksPro-Tect Plus Locking Hi-Fi Quality SoundTable of Contents Pro-Tect Plus Locking Feature Chapter Overview Connections & SetupThings to Consider Before Connecting Components Connections & SetupCable Considerations Choose Your Connection Using the RF Coaxial Cable to Connect VCR to a TV Components Connection TitleConnect the antenna/cable feed to the VCR Connect the VCR to the TVConnect satellite receiver to the VCR TV + VCR + Satellite ReceiverConnect the antenna to your satellite receiver Connect the satellite feed to the satellite receiverConnect the cable box to the VCR TV + VCR + Cable BoxConnect the cable feed to your cable box Put Batteries in the Remote Control Set the VCR’s CH 3/4 SwitchPlug in the VCR Turn on the TV and VCRAccessing Menus Using the Remote Control to Navigate On-Screen MenusComplete the QuickSet Guide Recording VCR BasicsThis page left blank intentionally Using the VCR’s Menu System Using On-Screen Menus to Set Up Features Using On-Screen MenusCable Box Setup LanguageAuto Channel Searching VCR Channels ListAdding or Removing Channels Changing the Signal TypeTime and Date Auto Clock Set FeatureSET Daylight Saving Setting Time and Date ManuallyTo Access the Preferences menu Additional Set Up Features in the Preferences MenuTo Access Auto Play Remote VCR1/VCR2 OptionAuto TV/VCR To Access Auto TV/VCREnergySaver Front Panel Brightness VCR DisplaySet Auto Repeat Tape SpeedTo Select a Preferred Tape Speed To Override the Preferred Tape SpeedThis page left blank intentionally Using Remote Control Remote Control Buttons Using the Remote ControlComponent Buttons VCR Function ButtonsTV Function Buttons Using the Input Button Operating a TV with the VCR’s Remote ControlProgramming the Remote Control Do You Need to Program the Remote?TV Codes Operating the TV Using the VCR’s Features Recording Features VCR FeaturesExpress Recording XPR To Activate XPRStopping a Timer Recording Timer RecordingTo Set Up to as Many as Eight Timer Recording Programs Reviewing and Clearing ProgramsTurning on or OFF Auto VCR Plus+ download VCR Plus+ Silver SystemMapping VCR Plus+ Channels Manually American Movie Classics VCR Plus+ System Worksheet Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP Second Audio Program Copying and Editing Tapes Using Two VCRsForward and Reverse Search Picture Search OptionsSlow Motion Frame AdvanceGo-To Search Index SearchTo Activate Index Search Commercial Advance Marking Commercial Advance Display Commercial Advance PlaybackTo Override Automatic Skipping Pressing the Search button while To Override the Show Previews ModeTracking Pro-Tect Plus Locking FeatureTime Counter On-Screen Displays Tape Playback Audio Set-Up FeaturesReception To Display the Audio MenuOther Information TroubleshootingGeneral VCR Problems Troubleshooting TipsOther Information Playback Problems Recording ProblemsTape plays back in slow motion How fast does this feature scan through commercial breaks? Questions and Answers AboutFront Panel Function Displays Display PanelBack Panel Cleaning the VCR SpecificationsFor how long after your purchase RCA VCR Limited WarrantyCommon Video Line Input scenarios Finding the TV’s Video Line InputConnect the satellite receiver to the VCR Advanced ConnectionGlossary Index Index Thomson multimedia Inc