RCA VCR VR708HF Using On-Screen Menus to Set Up Features, Language, Is Something Missing?

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Using On-Screen Menus

Using On-Screen Menus to Set Up Features

You set up many of the VCR’s features by using the menu system as discussed in the previous chapter. Each feature that appears in the QuickSet Guide is explained in this section as well as a few other features you should set up to get the most out of your VCR.

Note: Not all the VCR screens are shown in this manual when explaining how to access features.

LANGUAGE

Select a language.

1>English

2Español

3Français

Language

Selecting your preferred language determines how the on-screen displays will appear. To change the language:

1.Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

2.Press the 8 button to select LANGUAGE.

3.Select English, Spanish (Español), or French (Français).

Note: You can also use the up and down arrow buttons and the OK button on the remote control to navigate through on-screen menus.

Press MENU to continue

Is Something Missing?

These instructions will not show all of the step-by-step On-Screen Menus. Make sure to follow the instructions completely to get to the menus being discussed.

CHANNELS

1 Auto Channel Search

2 Add/Remove Channels

3 Signal Type: CABLE

4 VCR Plus+ Setup

5 Cable Box Setup

6 SAT Setup

0 Exit

Setup for a Digital

Satellite Receiver

With this setup, the VCR turns on an RCA, ProScan, or GE satellite receiver antenna and tunes it to the desired channel at the start time of a timer recording. For other brands, the VCR tunes the receiver to the desired channel only if the receiver is turned on. Position the satellite receiver above the VCR as shown in the Connections section.

1.Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

2.Press 4 to display CHANNELS menu.

3.Press 6 to select SAT Setup.

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Contents VCR Changing Entertainment. AgainImportant Information Product RegistrationIntroduction Key Features OverviewUniversal Back-Lit Remote Control VCR Plus+ Gold SystemPro-Tect Plus Locking Front Audio/Video Input JacksExpress Recording XPR Hi-Fi Quality SoundTable of Contents Using the Remote Control Connections & Setup Chapter OverviewConnections & Setup Things to Consider Before Connecting ComponentsCable Considerations Components Connection Using the RF Coaxial Cable to Connect VCR to a TVChoose Your Connection TitleNeed Some Help? Connect the VCR to the TVConnect the antenna/cable feed to the VCR Connect satellite receiver to the VCR TV + VCR + Satellite ReceiverControlling the Satellite Receiver Connect the antenna to your satellite receiverConnect the cable box to the VCR TV + VCR + Cable BoxControlling the Cable Box Connect the cable feed to your cable boxPlug in the VCR Set the VCR’s CH 3/4 SwitchPut Batteries in the Remote Control Turn on the TV and VCRUsing the Remote Control to Navigate On-Screen Menus Accessing MenusComplete the QuickSet Guide VCR Basics RecordingThis page left blank intentionally Using the VCR’s Menu System Setup for a Digital Satellite Receiver Using On-Screen MenusUsing On-Screen Menus to Set Up Features LanguageSAT Setup Satellite Receiver CodesCable Box Setup Cable BOX SetupCable Box Codes Changing the Signal Type VCR Channels ListAuto Channel Searching Adding or Removing Channels Auto Clock Set FeatureTo Complete the Interactive Setup Time and DateTo Turn Auto Clock Set on To Access the Preferences menu Additional Set Up Features in the Preferences MenuSetting Time and Date Manually Remote VCR1/VCR2 OptionAuto Play To Access Auto PlayTo Access Auto TV/VCR Auto TV/VCRTape Speeds EnergySaverFront Panel Brightness VCR Display To Select a Preferred Tape SpeedSet Auto Repeat Auto RepeatUsing Remote Control Using the Remote Control Remote Control ButtonsComponent Buttons VCR Function Buttons Using the Input Button TV Function ButtonsProgramming the Remote Control Operating a TV with the VCR’s Remote ControlDo You Need to Program the Remote Control? Operating the TVCable Box Using the VCR’s Features Express Recording XPR VCR FeaturesRecording Features To Activate XPRTo Set Up to as Many as Eight Timer Recording Programs Timer RecordingStopping a Timer Recording Reviewing and Clearing ProgramsVCR Plus+ Gold Programming System To Turn Off the Automatic VCR Plus+ DownloadMapping VCR Plus+ System Channels Manually To Manually Map VCR Plus+ System ChannelsAmerican Movie Classics VCR Plus+ System Worksheet HBO EspnRecording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP Second Audio Program To TVSlow Motion Picture Search OptionsForward and Reverse Search Frame AdvanceIndex Search Go-To SearchTo Activate Index Search Commercial Advance Marking Commercial Advance Playback Commercial Advance DisplayTo Override Automatic Skipping To Override the Show Previews Mode Pressing the Search button whilePro-Tect Plus Locking Feature TrackingTime Counter On-Screen Displays Reception Audio Set-Up FeaturesTape Playback To Display the Audio MenuOther Information Troubleshooting Tips General VCR ProblemsOther Information Recording Problems Playback ProblemsTape plays back in slow motion Questions and Answers About How fast does this feature scan through commercial breaks?Front Panel Display Panel SP and SLP Tape speedBack Panel Specifications Cleaning the VCRRCA VCR Limited Warranty For how long after your purchaseFinding the TV’s Video Line Input Common Video Line Input scenariosAdvanced Connection Connect the satellite receiver to the VCRGlossary Index Index This page intentionally left blank This page intentionally left blank Thomson multimedia Inc