RCA VR643HF manual Using the Menu to SET UP Features, Language, Cable BOX Setup, On-Screen Menus

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SETTING UP THE VCR

USING THE MENU TO SET UP FEATURES

You can set up features by using the menu system. The features you may want to set up before you begin using your VCR are explained in this section.

LANGUAGE

Select your preferred language, and the on-screen displays will appear in that language.

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR Plus+

2 Timer Recordings

3Time

4Channels

5Preferences

6Audio

7Language

0Exit

2.Press 7 to select the LANGUAGE menu.

LANGUAGE

Select a language.

1>English 2 Français

Press MENU to continue

3. Select English or Français (French).

CABLE BOX SETUP

This setup applies only when all channels are received through the cable box. The VCR will automatically enter the output channel of the cable box when programming your VCR for timer recordings.

On-Screen Menus

Not all the VCR screens are shown in this manual when explaining the features.

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Contents Video cassette recorder Users guide Important Information Cover or back. No user serviceable parts insideRefer servicing to qualified service personnel Product RegistrationTable of Contents Connections Other FeaturesProgramming the Remote Appendix a ReferenceWHAT’S LEFT? First Things FirstHI, MY Name is Roger Read the First Three Sections First Things FirstUnpack the BOX Install Batteries Remote ControlRemote control RF coaxial cable Connect Your VCRTune the TV Access the MenusPlug in the VCR Turn on the VCRPress Menu to display the VCR Main Menu SET UP the VCRPress 2 to switch Auto Play to on or OFF Press 5 to display the Preferences menuSET-UP Features Setting UP the VCRSetting UP the VCR Language Using the Menu to SET UP FeaturesCable BOX Setup On-Screen MenusCable Box Setup Press 4 to display the Channels menuAuto Channel Search VCR Channels ListTo Auto Channel Search Press 1 to display the Auto Channel Search menuDetect Automatically To Change the Signal TypeTo Add or Remove Channels Selecting ChannelsSet the Time Zone Auto Clock SET FeatureTime and Date Auto Clock InfoTime/Date Display Set Daylight Saving TimeSpring forward Fall backward Press 3 to display the SET Time Zone screenSET the Time and Date Manually Press 1 to display the SET Time and Date menuVCR Plus+ Channel List VCR PLUS+ ChannelsTwo-Digit VCR Plus+ Channel Numbers for Cable TV USA List Press 4 to display the VCR Plus+ Channel List screenVCR PLUS++ Worksheet Remote Control Option Additional SET-UP Features Preferences MenuRemote VCR1/VCR2 Option Auto TV/VCR Auto PlayAuto TV/VCR Front Panel VCR Display Setting UP the VCR Learn the Basics to GET YOU Started VCR BasicsVCR Basics Component Buttons Remote ButtonsVCR Function Buttons TV Function Buttons Mute Reduces volume to minimum levelTV Buttons Pause Playing a TapeAutomatic Rewind Automatic TrackingTape Eject Check the Safety TABPress Eject on the VCR when it is stopped to eject the tape RecordingPage Recording Several Recording OptionsRecording Features Express Recording XPRPress 2 to display the Timer Recordings menu Timer RecordingTimer Recording Information Press 1 to Create a New ProgramUsing VCR Plus+ Timer Recording with VCR PLUS+Setting Up the Channel List Press Menu to bring up the VCR Main MenuPress Menu to enter the VCR PlusCode number VCR Plus+ RecordingIndicate how often you want the program to be recorded Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP Second Audio Program Stopping a Timer RecordingReviewing and Clearing Programs Press 2 to display the Review Existing Progs. screenPlaying Back Audio Only Recording Audio onlyAudio Connection Using TWO Vcrs for Copying and Editing Tapes Two VCR ConnectionControl Your Television Programming the RemoteProgrammingremote Operate the TV Using the Remote with a TVTV Codes Other Features Other FeaturesFeatures to Enhance VCR Operation Commercial Advance Movie AdvanceCommercial Advance TapeCommercial Advance Marking Now,you can select one of the Commercia L Advance featuresTimer, Timer with VCR Plus+, or Express Recording Press 5 to display the Commercial Advance men uCommercial Advance Display Commercial Advance PlaybackMarking an Unmarked Tape Movie Advance helps y ou locate certain partsWhen the movie is found, the following screen is displayed Preview Search NoteForward and Reverse Search Picture Search OptionsInsert Tape Index Search Slow MotionFrame Advance To SearchTime Counter GO-TO SearchTracking ON-SCREEN DisplaysAudio SET-UP Features Press 6 to display the Audio menuReception Tape PlaybackConnections Things to Know Before Connecting ComponentsProtect Your Components from Power Surges ConnectionsRF Jacks and Coaxial Cables F-type Connecting Your VCRJacks and Cables Audio/Video Jacks and Cables RCA-typeChoosing a VCR Connection DON’T Forget about the Auto TV/VCR FeatureAdvantages of AUDIO/VIDEO Cable Connections Using This Connection TV with RF Jack onlySet the Auto TV/VCR feature to OFF TV with AUDIO/VIDEO JacksCoaxial cables Audio/video cables Splitter Insert a tape If necessary, press VCR and then Play TV with RF Jack and Satellite ReceiverCoaxial cables and 3 audio/video cables To record one off-air or cable program and watch anotherTV with AUDIO/VIDEO Jacks and Satellite Receiver Coaxial cables and 6 audio/video cablesAppendix a Reference Front Panel Display Panel VCRBack Panel Troubleshooting Tips Will not record or play Time did not adjust for daylight-saving timeStreaks in picture during normal playback Will not recordCommercial Advance feature does not mark commercials when VCR makes noise when stoppedCannot access Movie Advance feature Will not Auto Channel Search active channels correctlyWhat if the VCR scans forward through part of my program? Questions and Answers about Commercial ADVANCE+Are commercials still recorded if I want to watch them? What happens if the marking process is interrupted?Specifications Cleaning the VCRLimited Warranty Appeind Ndix a ReferenceIndex Index Stop North Meridian Street Indianapolis,