RCA VR646HF manual Preferred Tape Speed, Tape Speeds, Approximate Recording Times Cassette

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SETTING UP THE VCR

•AUTO brightens the display when the VCR is on and dims the display when the VCR is off.

•BRIGHT keeps the display bright when the VCR is on or off.

•DIM keeps the display at a low brightness level at all times.

PREFERRED TAPE SPEED

You can set the preferred tape speed between Standard Play (SP) and Super Long Play (SLP). In the PREFERENCES menu, press 5 to switch between the options.

•SP sets the preferred recording speed to SP.

•SLP sets the preferred recording speed to SLP.

Tape Speeds

SP (Standard Play)

Gives the best quality recording, but fewer programs can be recorded on the tape. Special effects such as pause, slow motion, picture search, and frame advance work well when you play back tapes recorded in this speed.

SLP (Super Long Play)

Gives approximately three times the recording time of tapes recorded in SP. Special effects such as pause, slow motion, picture search, and frame advance work well when you play back tapes recorded in this speed.

Approximate Recording Times:

Cassette	SP	SLP
T-120	2 Hr	6 Hr
T-160	2 Hr/40 Min	8 Hr

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Contents USER’S Guide This symbol indicates Safety InformationThis symbol indicates dangerous VR646HFTable of Contents Commercial Advance Getting Started First Things FirstWelcome to Your NEW VCR What REMAINS?Connect Your VCR Install Batteries Remote ControlWHAT’S in the BOX? 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 Language Selection Using the Menu to SET UP FeaturesCable BOX Setup On-Screen MenusCable Box Setup Press 4 to display the Channels menuAuto Channel Search VCR Channels ListTo Auto Channel Search Press 1 to display the Auto Channel Search menuAdding or Removing Channels To Change the Signal TypeDetect Automatically Set the Time Zone Auto Clock Set FeatureTime and Date Selecting ChannelsPress 3 to display Time menu Set Daylight-Saving TimeAuto Clock Information 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 Time/Date Display Press 1 to display the SET Time and Date menuVCR Plus+ System Channel List VCR Plus+ System ChannelsPress 4 to display the VCR PLUS+ Channel List menu VCR Plus+ System Worksheet HBO EspnPreferences Energysaver Auto PlayFront Panel Brightness VCR Display Approximate Recording Times Cassette Preferred Tape SpeedTape Speeds 120 160 Hr/40 MinLearn the Basics to GET YOU Started VCR BasicsVCR Basics Component Buttons Remote ButtonsVCR Function Buttons TV Function Buttons TV ButtonsPause Playing a TapeAutomatic Rewind Automatic TrackingRecording Check the Safety TABTape Eject 120 2Hr 6Hr 160 8Hr 40 minPage Recording Several Recording OptionsExpress Recording XPR Recording FeaturesTimer Recording with VCR Plus+ Systemprogramming Express RecordingPress 2 to display the Timer Recordings menu Timer RecordingTimer Recording Information Select 1 to Create a New ProgramUsing the VCR PLUS+ Programming System Timer Recording with VCR Plus+Setting Up the Channel List Interactive Program Guide SystemPress Menu to enter the PlusCode system number Indicate how often you want the program to be recordedRecording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP Second Audio Program Stopping a Timer RecordingReviewing and Clearing Programs Press 2 to display the Review Existing Progs. screenRecording Audio only Using TWO Vcrs for Copying Editing TapesVideo Input Channel Explained 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 Press 6 to display the Commercial Advance menu Now you can select one of the Commercial Advance featuresCommercial Advance Marking Select OFF and the VCR will not mark the commercialsCommercial Advance Playback Commercial Advance DisplayMovie 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 Tracking GO-TO SearchTime Counter PRO-TECT Plus Locking FeatureLocking Your VCR ON-SCREEN Displays Audio SET-UP FeaturesNow you are ready to select an item from the menu to set up Press 6 to display Audio menuReception Tape PlaybackConnections Things to Know Before Connecting ComponentsProtect Your Components from Power Surges ConnectionsRF Jacks and Coaxial Cables F-type Connecting Your VCRJacks and Cables Audio/Video Jacks and Cables RCA-typeChoosing a VCR Connection Advantages of AUDIO/VIDEO Cable ConnectionsUsing This Connection TV with RF Jack onlyTV with AUDIO/VIDEO Jacks Coaxial cables Audio/video cables Splitter All scrambled channels must be viewed through the VCRAppendix Reference ReferenceFront Panel Display Panel SP and SLP Tape speedBack Panel Troubleshooting Tips Will not record or play Rewind does not operateWill not record Time did not adjust for Daylight-Saving timeVCR makes noise when stopped Clock shows incorrect time or dateCannot access Movie Advance feature Timer indicator flashesIndex and Go-To search features do not operate Time counter disappears during searchingCommercial Advance feature does not mark commercials when What if the VCR scans forward through part of my program? Questions and Answers about Commercial AdvanceAre commercials still recorded if I want to watch them? What happens if the marking process is interrupted?Specifications Cleaning the VCRHOW to Find Your TV’S Video Input Channel Video Input Channel VariationsLimited Warranty Indeapp Ndix Reference Index RF OUTIndex Warranty XPR express recording North Meridian Street Indianapolis, Tocom 1540772B