RCA VR646HF manual To Change the Signal Type, Adding or Removing Channels, Detect Automatically

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SETTING UP THE VCR

AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH

What type of signal are you using?

1 Cable TV

2 Antenna

3>Detect Automatically

0Cancel

4.Select one of the three AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH options:

•Cable TV searches for cable channels

•Antenna searches for local broadcast stations

•Detect Automatically will make this decision for you

AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH

Now scanning channel 14

Press any key to cancel

The VCR begins scanning for the available channels—this takes about one to two minutes. When the scan is complete, the VCR tunes to the lowest channel number. At this point, pressing CHAN up or down on the remote control or VCR should only select the active channels.

To Change the Signal Type

1.Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

2.Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.

3.Press 3 to change the Signal Type between CABLE and

ANTENNA.

Adding or Removing Channels

You may want to add or remove channels after you Auto

Channel Search, especially if some of the channels have weak

Detect Automatically

A strong cable or antenna signal in your area may cause Auto Detect to mis-detect. If this should happen, select 1 or 2 for the system you have.

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Contents USER’S Guide This symbol indicates dangerous Safety InformationThis symbol indicates VR646HFTable of Contents Commercial Advance Welcome to Your NEW VCR First Things FirstGetting Started What REMAINS?WHAT’S in the BOX? Install Batteries Remote ControlConnect Your VCR Plug in the VCRTurn on the VCR Initial SetupVCR Viewing Channel Next Section Learn VCR’S Menus Access the MenusPress 7 to display the Language menu Additional SET-UP Features Setting UP the VCRSetting UP the VCR Cable BOX Setup Using the Menu to SET UP FeaturesLanguage Selection On-Screen MenusPress 4 to display the Channels menu Cable Box SetupTo Auto Channel Search VCR Channels ListAuto Channel Search Press 1 to display the Auto Channel Search menuAdding or Removing Channels To Change the Signal TypeDetect Automatically Time and Date Auto Clock Set FeatureSet the Time Zone Selecting ChannelsAuto Clock Information Set Daylight-Saving TimePress 3 to display Time menu Press 3 to display the SET Time Zone screenSpring forward, Fall backward Setting the Time and Date ManuallyPress 4 to display the SET Daylight Savings menu Press 1 to display the SET Time and Date menu Time/Date DisplayVCR Plus+ System Channel List VCR Plus+ System ChannelsPress 4 to display the VCR PLUS+ Channel List menu HBO Espn VCR Plus+ System WorksheetPreferences Energysaver Auto PlayFront Panel Brightness VCR Display Tape Speeds Preferred Tape SpeedApproximate Recording Times Cassette 120 160 Hr/40 MinLearn the Basics to GET YOU Started VCR BasicsVCR Basics Component Buttons Remote ButtonsVCR Function Buttons TV Buttons TV Function ButtonsAutomatic Rewind Playing a TapePause Automatic TrackingTape Eject Check the Safety TABRecording 120 2Hr 6Hr 160 8Hr 40 minPage Several Recording Options RecordingTimer Recording with VCR Plus+ Systemprogramming Recording FeaturesExpress Recording XPR Express RecordingTimer Recording Information Timer RecordingPress 2 to display the Timer Recordings menu Select 1 to Create a New ProgramSetting Up the Channel List Timer Recording with VCR Plus+Using the VCR PLUS+ Programming System Interactive Program Guide SystemIndicate how often you want the program to be recorded Press Menu to enter the PlusCode system numberReviewing and Clearing Programs Stopping a Timer RecordingRecording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP Second Audio Program Press 2 to display the Review Existing Progs. screenVideo Input Channel Explained Using TWO Vcrs for Copying Editing TapesRecording Audio only Playing Back Audio OnlyTwo VCR Connection Control Your Television Program the Remote5PROGRAM the Remote Programming the Remote to Control About Programming the RemoteOperating the TV TV Codes Page Features to Enhance VCR Operation Other FeaturesOther Features Commercials from the tape Commercial AdvancePress 5 to display the Preferences menu Commercial Advance Marking Now you can select one of the Commercial Advance featuresPress 6 to display the Commercial Advance menu Select OFF and the VCR will not mark the commercialsCommercial Advance Display Commercial Advance PlaybackMovie Advance Movie AdvancePreview Search Note When the movie is found, the following screen is displayedSearch direction Forward and Reverse Search Picture Search OptionsSlow Motion Index Search Frame AdvanceTo Search GO-TO Search TrackingTime Counter PRO-TECT Plus Locking FeatureLocking Your VCR Now you are ready to select an item from the menu to set up Audio SET-UP FeaturesON-SCREEN Displays Press 6 to display Audio menuTape Playback ReceptionProtect Your Components from Power Surges Things to Know Before Connecting ComponentsConnections ConnectionsJacks and Cables Connecting Your VCRRF Jacks and Coaxial Cables F-type Audio/Video Jacks and Cables RCA-typeAdvantages of AUDIO/VIDEO Cable Connections Choosing a VCR ConnectionTV with RF Jack only Using This ConnectionTV with AUDIO/VIDEO Jacks All scrambled channels must be viewed through the VCR Coaxial cables Audio/video cables SplitterReference Appendix ReferenceFront Panel SP and SLP Tape speed Display PanelBack Panel Troubleshooting Tips Rewind does not operate Will not record or playVCR makes noise when stopped Time did not adjust for Daylight-Saving timeWill not record Clock shows incorrect time or dateIndex and Go-To search features do not operate Timer indicator flashesCannot access Movie Advance feature Time counter disappears during searchingCommercial Advance feature does not mark commercials when Are commercials still recorded if I want to watch them? Questions and Answers about Commercial AdvanceWhat if the VCR scans forward through part of my program? What happens if the marking process is interrupted?Cleaning the VCR SpecificationsVideo Input Channel Variations HOW to Find Your TV’S Video Input ChannelLimited Warranty Indeapp Ndix Reference RF OUT IndexIndex Warranty XPR express recording Tocom 1540772B North Meridian Street Indianapolis,