RCA VR651HF 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.

1>English

2Español

3Français

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).

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.

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 RegistrationKey Features Overview IntroductionFront Audio/Video Input Jacks Table of Contents Audio Set-Up Features Chapter Overview Changing Entertainment. AgainConnections & Setup Things to Consider Before Connecting ComponentsCable Considerations Using the RF Coaxial Cable to Connect VCR to a TV Choose Your ConnectionGo To Connect the VCR to the TVConnect the antenna/cable feed to the VCR Connect 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 ChannelsTime and Date Auto Clock Set FeatureSetting the Time Zone To Turn Auto Clock Set onSetting Time and Date Manually Setting Daylight-Saving TimeTo 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 Using the Remote Control Using the Remote ControlButtons of the Remote Control Operating a TV with the VCR’s Remote Control Using the Input ButtonProgramming the Remote Control Do You Need to Program the Remote?Operating the TV TV Codes This page left blank intentionally 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+ System Mapping VCR Plus+ ChannelsAmerican Movie Classics VCR Plus+ System Worksheet HBO EspnCopying and Editing Tapes Using Two VCRs Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP Second Audio ProgramSlow Motion Picture Search OptionsForward and Reverse Search Frame AdvanceIndex Search Zero SearchTo Activate Index Search Pro-Tect Plus Locking Feature TrackingTime Counter On-Screen Displays Reception Audio Set-Up FeaturesTape Playback To Display the Audio MenuOther Information Troubleshooting Tips General VCR ProblemsOther Information Recording Problems Playback ProblemsTape plays back in slow motion Specifications Cleaning the VCRFront Panel Display Panel Function DisplaysBack Panel RCA VCR Limited Warranty For how long after your purchaseHow to Find Your TV’s Video Input Channel Video Input Channel VariationsCommon Video Line Input scenarios Using A/V and RF Coaxial Cables Advanced ConnectionConnect the satellite receiver to the VCR Glossary Index Index This page intentionally left blank Thomson multimedia Inc