RCA VR646HF manual Connecting Your VCR, Jacks and Cables, RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables F-type

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CONNECTIONS

CONNECTING YOUR VCR

Refer to these pages to help you connect your VCR.

JACKS AND CABLES

RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables (F-type)

The RF jacks provide good picture and mono sound quality, and
must be used if audio/video connections are not available for
your TV.	RF Jack

These jacks are required for antenna or cable-TV connections. The RF jacks on the VCR are labeled ANT. IN and RF OUT. The coaxial cable supplied with your VCR is used to connect the VCR’s RF OUT jack and your TV’s antenna input.

Audio/Video Jacks and Cables (RCA-type)

The AUDIO/VIDEO jacks provide very good picture quality and stereo sound, and can be used if your TV has audio/video input

Audio/Video Jack

jacks. For more information about the TV’s Video Input Channel, see page 68.

These jacks are used for most audio/video connections between components. The VCR’s AUDIO/VIDEO jacks are color coded (yellow for video and red and white for audio). If your TV only has one input for audio, you may need a Y-adapter to hear sound from both channels.

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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 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 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 menuTo Change the Signal Type Adding or Removing ChannelsDetect 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 screenSetting the Time and Date Manually Spring forward, Fall backwardPress 4 to display the SET Daylight Savings menu Time/Date Display Press 1 to display the SET Time and Date menuVCR Plus+ System Channels VCR Plus+ System Channel ListPress 4 to display the VCR PLUS+ Channel List menu VCR Plus+ System Worksheet HBO EspnPreferences Auto Play EnergysaverFront Panel Brightness VCR Display Approximate Recording Times Cassette Preferred Tape SpeedTape Speeds 120 160 Hr/40 MinVCR Basics Learn the Basics to GET YOU StartedVCR Basics Remote Buttons Component 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 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 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 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 Tracking GO-TO SearchPRO-TECT Plus Locking Feature Time CounterLocking 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