RCA VR704HF manual Tune the TV, Turn on the VCR, Initial Setup, VCR Viewing Channel

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FIRST THINGS FIRST

STEP 5: TUNE THE TV

Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel. The VCR viewing channel is channel 3 or 4 or the TV’s video line input.

•If you connect your VCR using the ANT. IN and RF OUT jacks with RF coaxial cable, set the CH. 3/4 switch to channel 3 or channel 4 — the channel you want to use on your TV.

•If the VCR is connected to the TV using the AUDIO/ VIDEO jacks and A/V cables, select the TV’s video line input with the remote control’s INPUT button to see the signal. See “How to Find Your TV’s Video Input Channel” in the References section of this manual for a detailed explanation of video line input.

STEP 6: TURN ON THE VCR

Press POWER on the VCR’s front panel or the VCR button on the remote control to turn on the VCR. The first time you turn the VCR on, a menu screen appears. This is the start of an initial set up which helps you set different options for your VCR.

STEP 7: INITIAL SETUP

The first on-screen menu during the initial set up asks which language you prefer to use for the VCR’s displays. Use the remote control’s number buttons to select the corresponding language.

Select a language.

Seleccione un idioma.

Choisissez une langue.

1English

2Español

3Français

1.Press 1 for English, 2 for Español (Spanish), or 3 for Français (French).

The remaining menus in the setup will appear in the chosen language. Just follow the step-by-step screens until setup is complete.

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VCR Viewing Channel

	AUDIO		ANT. IN
			R
			L
	OUT	IN	RF OUT
	OUT	IN	CH.
			CH.
	VIDEO		3 4

AUDIO/VIDEO OUT Jacks

CH. 3/4 Switch

When using the ANT IN and RF OUT jacks to connect your VCR, tune your TV to channel 3 or 4.

The CH. 3/4 switch on the back of the VCR determines which TV channel is used to see the VCR’s output.

When using the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks to connect the VCR, tune the TV to the its Video Input Channel using the TV and INPUT buttons on the VCR’s remote control.

See “How to Find Your TV’s Video Input Channel” in the References section of this manual for more information about video line input.

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Contents VR704HF Care and Cleaning Safety InformationTable of Contents Table of Contents What REMAINS? First Things FirstWelcome to Your NEW VCR Getting StartedPlug in the VCR Install Batteries in the Remote ControlWHAT’S in the BOX? Connect Your VCRVCR Viewing Channel Initial SetupTune the TV Turn on the VCRPress 8 to display the Language menu Access the MenusSetup Features Setting UP the VCRSelect 8 to chose the Language menu Using the Menus to SET UP FeaturesLanguage Is Something Missing?Press 4 to display Channels menu Setup for a Digital Satellite ReceiverPress 6 to select the SAT Setup menu Satellite Viewing ChannelsSatellite Receiver Codes Cable BOX SetupVideo Input Channel Cable Box SetupCable Box Codes VCR Channels ListPress 4 to display the Channels menu To Auto Channel SearchAuto Channel Search Detect AutomaticallySelecting Channels Changing the Signal TypeTime and Date Adding or Removing ChannelsPress 3 to display the SET Time Zone screen Auto Clock SET FeatureAuto Clock Info Press 3 to display the Time menuSpring forward Fall back Setting Time and Date ManuallyPress 4 to display the SET Daylight Savings menu Press 1 to display the SET Time and Date menu Time/Date DisplayMapping VCR Plus+ Programming System Channels Manually Programming SystemPress 1 to display the Set Channel Lists screen Press 4 to display the VCR Plus+ system Setup screenVCR Plus+ Programming System Channel List Main MENU, press 4 to display the Channels menuHBO Espn Remote VCR1/VCR2 Option Additional SET UP Features in the Preferences MenuRemote Control Option Now you are ready to select an item from the menu to set upAuto TV/VCR Auto PlayAuto TV/VCR Tape Speeds EnergysaverFront Panel VCR Display Tape SpeedAuto Repeat SET Auto RepeatLearn the Basics to GET YOU Started VCR BasicsComponent Buttons Remote ButtonsPause VCR Function ButtonsAutomatic Tracking TV Function ButtonsTV Buttons Automatic Rewind Playing a TapeTape Eject Recording Check the Safety TABSeveral Recording Options RecordingExpress Recording XPR Recording FeaturesExpress Recording XPR Select 1 to create a New Program Timer RecordingTimer Recording Information Press 2 to display the Timer Recordings menuPress Menu to bring up the VCR Main Menu Programming SystemPress 1 to display the VCR PLUS+ system menu Press Menu after entering the number VCR Plus+ RecordingIndicate how often you want the program to be recorded Press 2 to display the Review Existing Progs. screen Stopping a Timer RecordingRecording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP Second Audio Program Reviewing and Clearing ProgramsPlaying Back Audio only Recording Audio onlyAudio Connection Two VCR Connection Using TWO Vcrs for Copying and Editing TapesUsing Dual Remote with Autoedit Page Controlling Your Other Components Program the RemoteAbout Programming the Remote Testing the RemoteOperating Components Using Direct EntryOperating the Auxiliary Component Programming the Remote to Control Auxiliary ComponentsAuxiliary Component Codes Cable Box Page Features to Enhance VCR Operation Other FeaturesCommercials from the tape Commercial AdvancePress 8 to display the Commercial Advance menu Commercial Advance MarkingSelect OFF and the VCR will not mark the commercials Commercial Advance Display Commercial Advance PlaybackMovie Advance Movie AdvancePreview Search Note When the movie is found, the following screen is displayedFrame Advance Picture Search OptionsForward and Reverse Search Slow MotionGO-TO Search Index SearchLocking Your VCR PRO-TECT Plus Locking FeatureTracking Time CounterON-SCREEN Displays Audio SET-UP FeaturesTape Playback ReceptionPage Protect Your Components from Overheating 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-TYPEChoosing a VCR Connection DON’T Forget about Auto TV/VCR FeatureAdvantages of AUDIO/VIDEO Cable Connections Insert a tape If necessary, press Play TV with RF Jack onlyTV with AUDIO/VIDEO Jacks Coaxial cables Audio/video cables Splitter Coaxial cables and 3 audio/video cables TV with RF Jack and Digital Satellite ReceiverCoaxial cables and 6 audio/video cables TV with AUDIO/VIDEO Jacks and Digital Satellite ReceiverAppendix Reference Front Panel Diagram SP and SLP Tape speed Display Panel DiagramBack Panel Diagram No Power Troubleshooting TipsWill not Record or Play Tape Plays Back in Slow Motion Index and GO-TO Search Features do not Operate Are Commercials Still Recorded if I Want to Watch THEM? Questions and Answers about Commercial AdvanceCleaning the VCR SpecificationsVideo Input Channel Variations HOW to Find Your TV’S Video Input ChannelFor HOW Long After Your Purchase Limited WarrantyIndex IndexIndex Index VCR Main Menu Index Page Page North Meridian Street Indianapolis,