RCA VR661HF manual Pro-Tect Plus Locking Feature, Tracking, Time Counter

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VCR Features

Pro-Tect Plus™ Locking Feature

To protect set timer recordings and to disable the VCR for use, the unit can be locked so that the buttons on the front panel or remote control won’t work.

To Lock: Press and hold either the remote control’s ON•OFF or VCR button until the front panel display flashes.

To Unlock: Press and hold either the remote control’s ON•OFF or VCR button until the front panel display flashes for several seconds. Unlocking is the only way to turn on and use the VCR.

Tracking

Your VCR has automatic tracking which removes streaks and noise from the picture. Automatic tracking is activated when you insert a tape or turn on the VCR. Occasionally you may need to manually adjust tracking, especially if the tape was recorded on a different VCR. Use the TRACKING –/+ buttons on the VCR front panel or remote control to remove streaks and noise. You can also use tracking when pausing a tape to reduce the noise of the stilled picture.

When manually adjusting the picture, automatic tracking is turned off. To turn automatic tracking back on, eject the tape and reinsert it.

Note: Tracking has no effect when recording– only during playback.

Hours Minutes

0:30:00

Seconds

Time Counter

The time counter shows the actual time used when recording or playing back a tape. The time counter helps locate the beginning or end of recorded events. It resets to 0:00:00 whenever a tape is ejected from the VCR.

For example, if you record a 30–minute program at the beginning of a tape, rewind it, and then want to go to the end of the first program to start another recording:

1.Press the INFO button twice to display only the time counter.

2.Press the CLEAR button to reset the time counter to 0:00:00.

3.Press the remote control’s FORWARD button (FWD on the VCR) to advance a tape until the time counter reads 0:30:00.

4.Press the STOP button. This is the approximate end of a 30-minute program (you may want to press the PLAY button to verify). When the tape is cued correctly, you can begin recording.

5.Press the INFO button to remove the time counter from the screen and return to the normal display mode.

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Chapter 4

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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 OverviewThings to Consider Before Connecting Components Connections & SetupCable 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 receiverConnect the cable box to the VCR TV + VCR + Cable BoxConnect 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 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 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+ 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 ProgramSlow Motion Picture Search OptionsForward and Reverse Search Frame Advance Go-To Search Index Search To 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 Reception Audio Set-Up FeaturesTape Playback 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