RCA VR646HF manual Auto Play, Energysaver, Front Panel Brightness VCR Display

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SETTING UP THE VCR

changed to VCR2, the remote that came with your VCR will no longer control it.

To change the setting back to VCR1, so the remote which came with your VCR can control the unit, use the compatible remote to display the PREFERENCES menu, press 1, and then VCR on this VCR’s remote.

AUTO PLAY

This feature allows the VCR to automatically start playing a tape when inserting a tape with the safety tab removed. In the PREFERENCES menu, press 2 to switch between ON and OFF.

Select ON if you want a tape with its safety tab removed to start playing automatically when inserted in the VCR.

Select OFF if you do not want a tape with its safety tab removed to start playing automatically.

ENERGYSAVER

By default, this VCR automatically turns off after two hours of inactivity. To change the time delay, or to disable the feature, Press 3 in the PREFERENCES menu to switch between ON and OFF.

OFF means the VCR will remain turned on until you shut it off.

1:00, 2:00, or 3:00 means the VCR turns off after one, two, or three hours of inactivity respectively.

Thirty seconds before shutting off, the VCR will warn you with a screen reading, “The VCR will turn off in 30 seconds. Press any key to cancel.”

If you use the VCR’s tuner instead of your TV to tune channels, you may want to turn this feature off.

FRONT PANEL BRIGHTNESS (VCR DISPLAY)

You can change the brightness level of the fluorescent display panel on the front of the VCR. In the PREFERENCES menu, press 4 to switch between the options.

PREFERENCES

1 Remote Control: VCR2

2 Auto Play: ON

3 EnergySaver: 2:00

4 Front Panel: AUTO

5 Tape Speed: SLP

6 Commercial Advance

0 Exit

The PREFERENCES menu allows access to many VCR options including remote control, Auto Play, and EnergySaver features.

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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 VCRInitial Setup Turn on the VCRVCR Viewing Channel Access the Menus Next Section Learn VCR’S MenusPress 7 to display the Language menu Setting UP the VCR Additional SET-UP FeaturesSetting 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 menuTo Change the Signal Type Adding or Removing ChannelsDetect 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 screenSetting the Time and Date Manually Spring forward, Fall backwardPress 4 to display the SET Daylight Savings menu Press 1 to display the SET Time and Date menu Time/Date DisplayVCR Plus+ System Channels VCR Plus+ System Channel ListPress 4 to display the VCR PLUS+ Channel List menu HBO Espn VCR Plus+ System WorksheetPreferences Auto Play EnergysaverFront Panel Brightness VCR Display Tape Speeds Preferred Tape SpeedApproximate Recording Times Cassette 120 160 Hr/40 MinVCR Basics Learn the Basics to GET YOU StartedVCR Basics Remote Buttons Component 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 Program the Remote Control Your Television5PROGRAM the Remote About Programming the Remote Programming the Remote to ControlOperating the TV TV Codes Page Other Features Features to Enhance VCR OperationOther Features Commercial Advance Commercials from the tapePress 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 AdvanceWhen the movie is found, the following screen is displayed Preview Search NoteSearch direction Picture Search Options Forward and Reverse SearchSlow Motion Frame Advance Index SearchTo Search GO-TO Search TrackingPRO-TECT Plus Locking Feature Time CounterLocking 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,