RCA VCR VR708HF manual Introduction, Key Features Overview, VCR Plus+ Gold System, Auto Clock Set

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Introduction

Key Features Overview

Your VCR is equipped with features that will add to your recording and viewing experience. The following information summarizes a few of these features. Chapter 4 provides more information about the rest of the VCR’s features and how to use them.

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VCR Plus+® GOLD System

The VCR Plus+ GOLD system makes VCR set up automatic by setting and updating the clock and channel list for you. Once set up, entering a PlusCode® programming number will automatically record specific programming.

Requirements: Make sure the VCR Plus+ GOLD system is active, and that Auto Channel Search and time set features are correct.

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This feature uses patented technology that detects and marks most commercials on your recordings. The VCR determines where commercials are located, marks the beginnings and ends of detected commercial segments, then easily skips over them during playback. This feature does not erase commercials from

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This feature helps locate the beginning of a purchased or rented movie as well as skip thorugh previews. You can go to the beginning of the movie, or, skip from one preview/long commercial to the next.

Universal Back-Lit Remote Control

Description: The VCR’s remote control can operate most RCA, GE, and Proscan TVs with no additional steps. It can be programmed to operate many other brands of TVs, VCRs, cable boxes, and satellite receivers. Back-lit buttons offer easier control in the dark.

Requirements: Point the remote control at the active component and press the ON•OFF button to see if it can be operated.

Auto Clock Set

Description: The VCR automatically looks for time and date information after most power outages as well as each time the machine is turned off. Using time information broadcast in TV signals (if available), the VCR’s clock sets itself.

Requirements: Start Auto Clock Set using the VCR’s on-screen menus.

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VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of the Gemstar Development Corporation. The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under the license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

COMMERCIAL ADVANCE and MOVIE ADVANCE are registered trademarks of SRT, Inc.; a Jerry Iggulden invention licensed in association with Arthur D. Little Enterprises.

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Contents Changing Entertainment. Again VCRProduct Registration Important InformationVCR Plus+ Gold System Key Features OverviewUniversal Back-Lit Remote Control IntroductionHi-Fi Quality Sound Front Audio/Video Input JacksExpress Recording XPR Pro-Tect Plus LockingTable of Contents Using the Remote Control Chapter Overview Connections & SetupConnections & Setup Things to Consider Before Connecting ComponentsCable Considerations Title Using the RF Coaxial Cable to Connect VCR to a TVChoose Your Connection Components ConnectionNeed Some Help? Connect the VCR to the TVConnect the antenna/cable feed to the VCR Connect the antenna to your satellite receiver TV + VCR + Satellite ReceiverControlling the Satellite Receiver Connect satellite receiver to the VCRConnect the cable feed to your cable box TV + VCR + Cable BoxControlling the Cable Box Connect the cable box to the VCRTurn on the TV and VCR Set the VCR’s CH 3/4 SwitchPut Batteries in the Remote Control Plug in the VCRUsing the Remote Control to Navigate On-Screen Menus Accessing MenusComplete the QuickSet Guide Recording VCR BasicsThis page left blank intentionally Using the VCR’s Menu System Language Using On-Screen MenusUsing On-Screen Menus to Set Up Features Setup for a Digital Satellite ReceiverSatellite Receiver Codes SAT SetupCable BOX Setup Cable Box SetupCable Box Codes Changing the Signal Type VCR Channels ListAuto Channel Searching Time and Date Auto Clock Set FeatureTo Complete the Interactive Setup Adding or Removing ChannelsTo Turn Auto Clock Set on Remote VCR1/VCR2 Option Additional Set Up Features in the Preferences MenuSetting Time and Date Manually To Access the Preferences menuAuto TV/VCR To Access Auto PlayTo Access Auto TV/VCR Auto PlayTo Select a Preferred Tape Speed EnergySaverFront Panel Brightness VCR Display Tape SpeedsAuto Repeat Set Auto RepeatUsing Remote Control Using the Remote Control Remote Control ButtonsComponent Buttons VCR Function Buttons TV Function Buttons Using the Input ButtonOperating the TV Operating a TV with the VCR’s Remote ControlDo You Need to Program the Remote Control? Programming the Remote ControlCable Box Using the VCR’s Features To Activate XPR VCR FeaturesRecording Features Express Recording XPRReviewing and Clearing Programs Timer RecordingStopping a Timer Recording To Set Up to as Many as Eight Timer Recording ProgramsTo Turn Off the Automatic VCR Plus+ Download VCR Plus+ Gold Programming SystemTo Manually Map VCR Plus+ System Channels Mapping VCR Plus+ System Channels ManuallyAmerican Movie Classics HBO Espn VCR Plus+ System WorksheetTo TV Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP Second Audio ProgramFrame Advance Picture Search OptionsForward and Reverse Search Slow MotionIndex Search Go-To SearchTo Activate Index Search Commercial Advance Marking Commercial Advance Playback Commercial Advance DisplayTo Override Automatic Skipping Pressing the Search button while To Override the Show Previews ModePro-Tect Plus Locking Feature TrackingTime Counter On-Screen Displays To Display the Audio Menu Audio Set-Up FeaturesTape Playback ReceptionOther Information Troubleshooting Tips General VCR ProblemsOther Information Playback Problems Recording ProblemsTape plays back in slow motion How fast does this feature scan through commercial breaks? Questions and Answers AboutFront Panel SP and SLP Tape speed Display PanelBack Panel Cleaning the VCR SpecificationsFor how long after your purchase RCA VCR Limited WarrantyCommon Video Line Input scenarios Finding the TV’s Video Line InputConnect the satellite receiver to the VCR Advanced ConnectionGlossary Index Index This page intentionally left blank This page intentionally left blank Thomson multimedia Inc