RCA VR646HF manual Playing a Tape, Automatic Rewind, Pause, Automatic Tracking

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VCR BASICS

Numbers (0 through 9) Select a channel up to 99 by pressing two numbers. Select a cable channel over 99 by pressing and holding 1 until 1 – – appears on the screen. Then press the other two numbers.

ON•OFF Turns a compatible TV off and on.

VOL Up and Down Raises and lowers sound of TV.

PLAYING A TAPE

1.Tune the TV to your VCR viewing channel (3, 4, or TV’s video input- see page 68 for more about the video input channel). Press the VCR button on the remote control to switch to VCR viewing mode (The front panel display will indicate “VCR”).

2.Insert a tape in the VCR.

	PLAY
REV	FWD
	P A USE
RECORD

VID EO		AUDIO			POWER	TV•VCR	CHANNEL	TAPE SPEED STOP•EJECT
VID EO		AUDIO
INPUT		LEFT MONO	RIGHT

TRACKING

If the Auto Play feature is set to ON, the tape automatically begins playback (if the safety tab on the cassette is removed).

•Press FWD or REV to position the tape.

•Press PLAY PAUSE (if necessary) on the VCR (PLAY on remote) to begin tape play.

•Press PLAY PAUSE (PAUSE on remote) for stop action.

•Press TRACKING up or down to remove any streaks from the picture, if necessary.

•Press STOP•EJECT on VCR (STOP on remote) to stop playback.

Pause

If you pause, the VCR automatically switches from pause to stop after a few minutes to reduce tape wear.

AUTOMATIC REWIND

The VCR automatically rewinds the tape if it reaches the end of the tape during playback. While rewinding, you can press POWER on the VCR (ON•OFF on remote) and the VCR will turn off after rewinding.

Automatic Tracking

The VCR has automatic tracking which adjusts the picture when playing back a tape recorded on another VCR. Automatic tracking is turned on whenever a tape is inserted or the VCR’s power is turned on.

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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 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 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 menuDetect Automatically To Change the Signal TypeAdding or Removing Channels 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 screenPress 4 to display the SET Daylight Savings menu Setting the Time and Date ManuallySpring forward, Fall backward Time/Date Display Press 1 to display the SET Time and Date menuPress 4 to display the VCR PLUS+ Channel List menu VCR Plus+ System ChannelsVCR Plus+ System Channel List VCR Plus+ System Worksheet HBO EspnPreferences Front Panel Brightness VCR Display Auto PlayEnergysaver Approximate Recording Times Cassette Preferred Tape SpeedTape Speeds 120 160 Hr/40 MinVCR Basics VCR BasicsLearn the Basics to GET YOU Started VCR Function Buttons Remote ButtonsComponent 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 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 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 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 Tracking GO-TO SearchLocking Your VCR PRO-TECT Plus Locking FeatureTime Counter 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