RCA VR643HF manual VCR Basics, Learn the Basics to GET YOU Started

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VCR BASICS

LEARN THE BASICS TO GET

YOU STARTED

These VCR basics should be enough for you to begin enjoying your VCR. Learning the remote control functions, playing a recorded tape, and recording a program should do just that.

However, there are other features that enhance the enjoyment of your VCR, but they aren’t necessary to get you started. If you want to learn more about your VCR, just keep reading.

1 FIRST THINGS FIRST

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2 SETTING UP THE VCR

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3 VCR BASICS

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4 RECORDING

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5 PROGRAMMINGREMOTE THE

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6 OTHER FEATURES

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7 CONNECTIONS

VCR Basics tells you what you need to know in order to watch a movie or tape your favorite show.

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Contents Video cassette recorder Users guide Product Registration Cover or back. No user serviceable parts insideRefer servicing to qualified service personnel Important InformationTable of Contents Appendix a Reference Other FeaturesProgramming the Remote ConnectionsFirst Things First First Things FirstHI, MY Name is Roger Read the First Three Sections WHAT’S LEFT?Connect Your VCR Install Batteries Remote ControlRemote control RF coaxial cable Unpack the BOXTurn on the VCR Access the MenusPlug in the VCR Tune the TVPress 5 to display the Preferences menu SET UP the VCRPress 2 to switch Auto Play to on or OFF Press Menu to display the VCR Main MenuSetting UP the VCR Setting UP the VCRSET-UP Features On-Screen Menus Using the Menu to SET UP FeaturesCable BOX Setup LanguagePress 4 to display the Channels menu Cable Box SetupPress 1 to display the Auto Channel Search menu VCR Channels ListTo Auto Channel Search Auto Channel SearchSelecting Channels To Change the Signal TypeTo Add or Remove Channels Detect AutomaticallyAuto Clock Info Auto Clock SET FeatureTime and Date Set the Time ZonePress 3 to display the SET Time Zone screen Set Daylight Saving TimeSpring forward Fall backward Time/Date DisplayPress 1 to display the SET Time and Date menu SET the Time and Date ManuallyPress 4 to display the VCR Plus+ Channel List screen VCR PLUS+ ChannelsTwo-Digit VCR Plus+ Channel Numbers for Cable TV USA List VCR Plus+ Channel ListVCR PLUS++ Worksheet Remote VCR1/VCR2 Option Additional SET-UP Features Preferences MenuRemote Control Option Auto TV/VCR Auto PlayAuto TV/VCR Front Panel VCR Display Setting UP the VCR VCR Basics VCR BasicsLearn the Basics to GET YOU Started VCR Function Buttons Remote ButtonsComponent Buttons TV Buttons Mute Reduces volume to minimum levelTV Function Buttons Automatic Tracking Playing a TapeAutomatic Rewind PauseRecording Check the Safety TABPress Eject on the VCR when it is stopped to eject the tape Tape EjectPage Several Recording Options RecordingExpress Recording XPR Recording FeaturesPress 1 to Create a New Program Timer RecordingTimer Recording Information Press 2 to display the Timer Recordings menuPress Menu to bring up the VCR Main Menu Timer Recording with VCR PLUS+Setting Up the Channel List Using VCR Plus+Indicate how often you want the program to be recorded VCR Plus+ RecordingPress Menu to enter the VCR PlusCode number Press 2 to display the Review Existing Progs. screen Stopping a Timer RecordingReviewing and Clearing Programs Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP Second Audio ProgramAudio Connection Recording Audio onlyPlaying Back Audio Only Two VCR Connection Using TWO Vcrs for Copying and Editing TapesProgrammingremote Programming the RemoteControl Your Television TV Codes Using the Remote with a TVOperate the TV Commercial Advance Movie Advance Other FeaturesFeatures to Enhance VCR Operation Other FeaturesTape Commercial AdvancePress 5 to display the Commercial Advance men u Now,you can select one of the Commercia L Advance featuresTimer, Timer with VCR Plus+, or Express Recording Commercial Advance MarkingMarking an Unmarked Tape Commercial Advance PlaybackCommercial Advance Display Advance helps y ou locate certain parts MoviePreview Search Note When the movie is found, the following screen is displayedInsert Tape Picture Search OptionsForward and Reverse Search To Search Slow MotionFrame Advance Index SearchGO-TO Search Time CounterON-SCREEN Displays TrackingPress 6 to display the Audio menu Audio SET-UP FeaturesTape Playback ReceptionConnections Things to Know Before Connecting ComponentsProtect Your Components from Power Surges ConnectionsAudio/Video Jacks and Cables RCA-type Connecting Your VCRJacks and Cables RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables F-typeAdvantages of AUDIO/VIDEO Cable Connections DON’T Forget about the Auto TV/VCR FeatureChoosing a VCR Connection TV with RF Jack only Using This ConnectionTV with AUDIO/VIDEO Jacks Set the Auto TV/VCR feature to OFFCoaxial cables Audio/video cables Splitter To record one off-air or cable program and watch another TV with RF Jack and Satellite ReceiverCoaxial cables and 3 audio/video cables Insert a tape If necessary, press VCR and then PlayCoaxial cables and 6 audio/video cables TV with AUDIO/VIDEO Jacks and Satellite ReceiverAppendix a Reference Front Panel VCR Display PanelBack Panel Troubleshooting Tips Will not record Time did not adjust for daylight-saving timeStreaks in picture during normal playback Will not record or playWill not Auto Channel Search active channels correctly VCR makes noise when stoppedCannot access Movie Advance feature Commercial Advance feature does not mark commercials whenWhat happens if the marking process is interrupted? Questions and Answers about Commercial ADVANCE+Are commercials still recorded if I want to watch them? What if the VCR scans forward through part of my program?Cleaning the VCR SpecificationsAppeind Ndix a Reference Limited WarrantyIndex Index Stop North Meridian Street Indianapolis,