RCA VCR VR708HF manual Front Panel

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TV•VCRSTOP•EJECTRECORD

POWER

PLAY

PA

USE

VIDEO	VIDEO		TAPE SPEED	REV	FWD
INPUT	LEFTMONO	RIGHT		CHANNEL

TRACKING

INPUT

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AUDIO (LEFT/MONO and RIGHT) and VIDEO Input Jacks Receives signals from another component (like another VCR or camcorder) when connected to the VCR using A/V jacks. Use the INPUT button to select L2 to record from these jacks (L1 indicates the rear panel A/V jacks being active).

CHANNEL TRACKING Up and Down Adjusts the image quality by removing picture “noise” and distortion.

FWD Forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches the picture forward during playback. Starts slow motion during play-pause and increases slow-motion speed.

PLAY•PAUSE Plays a tape. Pauses action for viewing during playback. Pauses recording to prevent recording of unwanted scenes.

POWER Turns the VCR on or off.

RECORD Starts VCR recording. Also used for Express Recording (XPR).

REV Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches the picture in reverse during playback. Starts slow motion during play-pause and decreases slow-motion speed.

STOP/EJECT A single press of this button stops normal VCR functions such as record, playback, rewind, fast-forward, or pause. If pressed a second time, this button ejects an inserted tape.

TV•VCR Switches the picture signal so that it either comes from the VCR or the TV cable/ antenna signal.

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Contents VCR Changing Entertainment. AgainImportant Information Product RegistrationKey Features Overview Universal Back-Lit Remote ControlIntroduction VCR Plus+ Gold SystemFront Audio/Video Input Jacks Express Recording XPRPro-Tect Plus Locking Hi-Fi Quality SoundTable of Contents Using the Remote Control Connections & Setup Chapter OverviewCable Considerations Connections & SetupThings to Consider Before Connecting Components Using the RF Coaxial Cable to Connect VCR to a TV Choose Your ConnectionComponents Connection TitleConnect the antenna/cable feed to the VCR Need Some Help?Connect the VCR to the TV TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver Controlling the Satellite ReceiverConnect satellite receiver to the VCR Connect the antenna to your satellite receiverTV + VCR + Cable Box Controlling the Cable BoxConnect the cable box to the VCR Connect the cable feed to your cable boxSet the VCR’s CH 3/4 Switch Put Batteries in the Remote ControlPlug in the VCR Turn on the TV and VCRComplete the QuickSet Guide Using the Remote Control to Navigate On-Screen MenusAccessing Menus VCR Basics RecordingThis page left blank intentionally Using the VCR’s Menu System Using On-Screen Menus Using On-Screen Menus to Set Up FeaturesSetup for a Digital Satellite Receiver LanguageSAT Setup Satellite Receiver CodesCable Box Setup Cable BOX SetupCable Box Codes Auto Channel Searching Changing the Signal TypeVCR Channels List Auto Clock Set Feature To Complete the Interactive SetupAdding or Removing Channels Time and DateTo Turn Auto Clock Set on Additional Set Up Features in the Preferences Menu Setting Time and Date ManuallyTo Access the Preferences menu Remote VCR1/VCR2 OptionTo Access Auto Play To Access Auto TV/VCRAuto Play Auto TV/VCREnergySaver Front Panel Brightness VCR DisplayTape Speeds To Select a Preferred Tape SpeedSet Auto Repeat Auto RepeatUsing Remote Control Component Buttons Using the Remote ControlRemote Control Buttons VCR Function Buttons Using the Input Button TV Function ButtonsOperating a TV with the VCR’s Remote Control Do You Need to Program the Remote Control?Programming the Remote Control Operating the TVCable Box Using the VCR’s Features VCR Features Recording FeaturesExpress Recording XPR To Activate XPRTimer Recording Stopping a Timer RecordingTo Set Up to as Many as Eight Timer Recording Programs 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 TVPicture Search Options Forward and Reverse SearchSlow Motion Frame AdvanceTo Activate Index Search Index SearchGo-To Search Commercial Advance Marking To Override Automatic Skipping Commercial Advance PlaybackCommercial Advance Display To Override the Show Previews Mode Pressing the Search button whileTime Counter Pro-Tect Plus Locking FeatureTracking On-Screen Displays Audio Set-Up Features Tape PlaybackReception To Display the Audio MenuOther Information Other Information Troubleshooting TipsGeneral VCR Problems 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