RCA VR661HF manual Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP Second Audio Program

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VCR Features

Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP (Second Audio Program)

Some TV programs are broadcast with stereo audio or SAP (Second Audio Program).

1.Turn on the TV and tune it to the VCR viewing channel (either 03, 04, or the TV’s Video Line Input).

2.Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.

3.If your VCR viewing channel is 3 or 4, make sure the VCR indicator appears in the front display. If not, press the TV•VCR button on the remote control to turn it on.

4.Press the SPEED button on the remote control if you want to override the preferred Tape Speed setting. The tape speed indicator appears on the TV screen.

5.Select the channel or Video Line Input to be recorded.

6.Set the Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP feature for the type of audio you want to record.

7.Press RECORD to start recording.

8.Press STOP when finished.

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Copying and Editing Tapes Using Two VCRs

Use one VCR as the playback VCR and the other as the recording VCR.

1.Turn on the TV and VCRs.

2.Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel (either 03, 04, or the TV’s Video Line Input).

3.If you connected your VCR using the ANT. IN and RF OUT jacks, tune the recording VCR to channel 3 or 4—whichever is selected on the back of the playback VCR.

If you have connected your VCR using the A/V jacks, press INPUT on the recording VCR’s remote control to select the Video Line Input. Select L1 for the jacks on the back of the VCR or L2 for the jacks on the front.

4.Insert the tape you want to copy into the playback VCR. Insert a tape with its safety tab in place into the recording VCR.

5.Press PLAY on the playback VCR to begin playback. When you reach the point on the tape or program where you want to begin copying, press the PAUSE button. You may need to adjust the tracking.

6.Press the RECORD button, then press PAUSE on the recording VCR.

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The unauthorized recording of satellite broadcasts, television programs, or other copyrighted materials may infringe the rights of others.

7.Press the PAUSE buttons on both VCRs at the same time to begin copying the tape.

8.To edit segments that you do not want to copy:

Press PAUSE on recording VCR to pause copying.

Locate the next segment you want to copy on the playback VCR by using FWD, REV, and PLAY, and then press PAUSE.

Press PAUSE on both VCRs at the same time to resume copying.

9.Press STOP on both VCRs when finished.

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Contents VCR Changing Entertainment. AgainImportant Information Product RegistrationKey Features Overview Universal Back-Lit Remote ControlIntroduction VCR Plus+ Silver SystemFront Audio/Video Input Jacks Express Recording XPRPro-Tect Plus Locking Hi-Fi Quality SoundTable of Contents Pro-Tect Plus Locking Feature Connections & Setup Chapter OverviewThings to Consider Before Connecting Components Connections & SetupCable Considerations Using the RF Coaxial Cable to Connect VCR to a TV Choose Your ConnectionComponents Connection TitleConnect the VCR to the TV Connect the antenna/cable feed to the VCRTV + VCR + Satellite Receiver Connect satellite receiver to the VCRConnect 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 Set the VCR’s CH 3/4 Switch Put Batteries in the Remote ControlPlug in the VCR Turn on the TV and VCRAccessing Menus Using the Remote Control to Navigate On-Screen MenusComplete the QuickSet Guide VCR Basics RecordingThis page left blank intentionally Using the VCR’s Menu System Using On-Screen Menus Using On-Screen Menus to Set Up FeaturesCable Box Setup 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 SavingAdditional Set Up Features in the Preferences Menu To Access the Preferences menuTo Access Auto Play Remote VCR1/VCR2 OptionTo Access Auto TV/VCR Auto TV/VCREnergySaver Front Panel Brightness VCR DisplayTape Speed Set Auto RepeatTo Select a Preferred Tape Speed To Override the Preferred Tape SpeedThis page left blank intentionally Using Remote Control Using the Remote Control Remote Control ButtonsComponent Buttons VCR Function ButtonsTV Function Buttons Operating a TV with the VCR’s Remote Control Using the Input ButtonProgramming the Remote Control Do You Need to Program the Remote?TV Codes Operating the TV Using the VCR’s Features VCR Features Recording FeaturesExpress Recording XPR To Activate XPRTimer Recording Stopping a Timer RecordingTo Set Up to as Many as Eight Timer Recording Programs Reviewing and Clearing ProgramsVCR Plus+ Silver System Turning on or OFF Auto VCR Plus+ downloadMapping VCR Plus+ Channels Manually American Movie Classics VCR Plus+ System Worksheet Copying and Editing Tapes Using Two VCRs Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP Second Audio ProgramPicture Search Options Forward and Reverse SearchSlow Motion Frame AdvanceGo-To Search Index SearchTo Activate Index Search Commercial Advance Marking Commercial Advance Display Commercial Advance PlaybackTo Override Automatic Skipping To Override the Show Previews Mode Pressing the Search button whileTracking Pro-Tect Plus Locking FeatureTime Counter On-Screen Displays Audio Set-Up Features Tape PlaybackReception To Display the Audio MenuTroubleshooting Other InformationGeneral VCR Problems Troubleshooting TipsOther 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 Index Thomson multimedia Inc

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