RCA VR646HF manual VCR Basics, Learn the Basics to GET YOU Started

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VCR BASICS

LEARN THE BASICS TO GET

YOU STARTED

These VCR basics should be enough for you to begin enjoying your VCR. Learning the remote control functions, playing a recorded tape, and recording a program should do just that.

This section shows you the basics of using your VCR. It discusses things like using the remote control, playing a tape, and recording programs.

1FIRST THINGS FIRST

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2SETTING UP THE VCR

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3VCR BASICS

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4RECORDING

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5PROGRAM THE REMOTE

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6OTHER FEATURES

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7CONNECTIONS

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8REFERENCE

VCR Basics tells you what you need to know in order to watch a movie or tape your favorite show.

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Contents USER’S Guide VR646HF Safety InformationThis symbol indicates dangerous This symbol indicatesTable of Contents Commercial Advance What REMAINS? First Things FirstWelcome to Your NEW VCR Getting StartedPlug in the VCR Install Batteries Remote ControlWHAT’S in the BOX? Connect Your VCRVCR Viewing Channel Initial SetupTurn on the VCR Press 7 to display the Language menu Access the MenusNext Section Learn VCR’S Menus Setting UP the VCR Setting UP the VCRAdditional SET-UP Features On-Screen Menus Using the Menu to SET UP FeaturesCable BOX Setup Language SelectionPress 4 to display the Channels menu Cable Box SetupPress 1 to display the Auto Channel Search menu VCR Channels ListTo Auto Channel Search Auto Channel SearchDetect Automatically To Change the Signal TypeAdding or Removing Channels Selecting Channels Auto Clock Set FeatureTime and Date Set the Time ZonePress 3 to display the SET Time Zone screen Set Daylight-Saving TimeAuto Clock Information Press 3 to display Time menuPress 4 to display the SET Daylight Savings menu Setting the Time and Date ManuallySpring forward, Fall backward Press 1 to display the SET Time and Date menu Time/Date DisplayPress 4 to display the VCR PLUS+ Channel List menu VCR Plus+ System ChannelsVCR Plus+ System Channel List HBO Espn VCR Plus+ System WorksheetPreferences Front Panel Brightness VCR Display Auto PlayEnergysaver 120 160 Hr/40 Min Preferred Tape SpeedTape Speeds Approximate Recording Times CassetteVCR Basics VCR BasicsLearn the Basics to GET YOU Started VCR Function Buttons Remote ButtonsComponent Buttons TV Buttons TV Function ButtonsAutomatic Tracking Playing a TapeAutomatic Rewind Pause120 2Hr 6Hr 160 8Hr 40 min Check the Safety TABTape Eject RecordingPage Several Recording Options RecordingExpress Recording Recording FeaturesTimer Recording with VCR Plus+ Systemprogramming Express Recording XPRSelect 1 to Create a New Program Timer RecordingTimer Recording Information Press 2 to display the Timer Recordings menuInteractive Program Guide System Timer Recording with VCR Plus+Setting Up the Channel List Using the VCR PLUS+ Programming SystemIndicate how often you want the program to be recorded Press Menu to enter the PlusCode system numberPress 2 to display the Review Existing Progs. screen Stopping a Timer RecordingReviewing and Clearing Programs Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP Second Audio ProgramPlaying Back Audio Only Using TWO Vcrs for Copying Editing TapesVideo Input Channel Explained Recording Audio onlyTwo VCR Connection 5PROGRAM the Remote Program the RemoteControl Your Television Operating the TV About Programming the RemoteProgramming the Remote to Control TV Codes Page Other Features Other FeaturesFeatures to Enhance VCR Operation Press 5 to display the Preferences menu Commercial AdvanceCommercials from the tape Select OFF and the VCR will not mark the commercials Now you can select one of the Commercial Advance featuresCommercial Advance Marking Press 6 to display the Commercial Advance menuCommercial Advance Display Commercial Advance PlaybackMovie Advance Movie AdvanceSearch direction When the movie is found, the following screen is displayedPreview Search Note Slow Motion Picture Search OptionsForward and Reverse Search To Search Frame AdvanceIndex Search GO-TO Search TrackingLocking Your VCR PRO-TECT Plus Locking FeatureTime Counter Press 6 to display Audio menu Audio SET-UP FeaturesNow you are ready to select an item from the menu to set up ON-SCREEN DisplaysTape Playback ReceptionConnections Things to Know Before Connecting ComponentsProtect Your Components from Power Surges ConnectionsAudio/Video Jacks and Cables RCA-type Connecting Your VCRJacks and Cables RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables F-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 playClock shows incorrect time or date Time did not adjust for Daylight-Saving timeVCR makes noise when stopped Will not recordTime counter disappears during searching Timer indicator flashesIndex and Go-To search features do not operate Cannot access Movie Advance featureCommercial Advance feature does not mark commercials when What happens if the marking process is interrupted? Questions and Answers about Commercial AdvanceAre commercials still recorded if I want to watch them? What if the VCR scans forward through part of my program?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,