RCA VR637HF, VR546 manual VCR Basics, Basic Recording

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Chapter 1: Connections & Setup

VCR Basics

Once your initial settings are complete, you can begin using your VCR. In order to begin, you must first understand some basic concepts.

Playing a tape

1.Tune the TV to your VCR viewing channel (03, 04, or the Video Input Channel).

2.Insert a tape in the VCR.

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

Press FWD or REV to cue the tape to the desired position during Play mode.

To advance the tape 30 seconds at a time during Play mode, press the SEARCH button on the remote control (each time you press SEARCH, 30 seconds is added to the amount of tape that is scanned — up to 5 minutes).

Press PLAY (if necessary) to begin tape play.

Press PAUSE to stop action. For slow-motion playback, press FWD and/or REV (while picture is paused). To move one frame at a time, press FWD on the remote (while paused).

Press TRACK + or – to remove any streaks from the picture, if necessary.

Press STOP/EJECT (or STOP on the remote) to stop playback.

Automatic Rewind

The VCR automatically rewinds the tape if it reaches the end of the tape during playback. While rewinding, you can press the ON•OFF button (the VCR will turn off after it rewinds the tape). If the tape has no safety tab, it will be ejected.

Tape Eject

Press the STOP/EJECT button on the VCR when stopped to eject the tape. You can also press and hold the remote control’s STOP button for three seconds.

Basic Recording

1.Set the tape speed by pressing the SPEED button on the remote control (see Tape Speed on page 19 for information about recording speeds).

2.Press the RECORD button to begin recording.

3.Press the STOP button to halt recording.

If you just want to pause the recording for a short time (like during a commercial), press PAUSE instead of STOP.

Safety Tab

Check the Safety Tab

Make sure there is a tape in the VCR with its safety tab in place. You cannot record on a tape if the safety tab has been removed. If the safety tab is removed and you want to record, simply cover the hole with adhesive tape.

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Contents VCR Changing Entertainment. AgainImportant Information Product RegistrationProduct Information Table of Contents Additional Information Connections & Setup Things to Consider Before Connecting ComponentsChoose Your Connection Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your VCRConnect the VCR to the TV Connect the antenna/cable feed to the VCRTV + VCR + Satellite Receiver Go ToConnect satellite receiver to the VCR Connect the antenna to your satellite receiver TV + VCR + Cable Box Connect the cable box to the VCR Connect the cable feed to your cable box Put Batteries in the Remote Control Using the Remote Control to Choose On-screen Menu ItemsComplete the on-screen setup guide Turn on the TV and VCRCable BOX Setup VCR Basics Basic RecordingUsing the Remote Control Buttons of the Remote ControlUsing the Input Button VCR Features Recording FeaturesExpress Recording XPR To Activate XPRTimer Recording To Set Up as Many as Eight Timer Recording ProgramsPro-Tect Plus Locking Feature Index SearchGo-To Search To Activate Index SearchTime Counter Info DisplayTimer Recordings On-Screen MenusExplanation of the Menu System TimeSignal Type Cable Box SetupChannels Auto Channel SearchSetup PreferencesAudio VR637HF only LanguageTroubleshooting Additional InformationWill not record Snowy or no picture during playbackTape with safety tab removed doesn’t start playing Streaks in picture during normal playbackTape won’t play Auto Channel Search doesn’t workDisplay Panel GlossaryLimited Warranty What your warranty coversHow to get service For how long after your purchaseWhat your warranty does not cover Limitation of WarrantyHow state law relates to this warranty Product RegistrationHow to Find Your TV’s Video Input Channel Video Input Channel VariationsIndex Page Thomson multimedia Inc North Meridian Street Indianapolis,Tocom