RCA VR643HF manual Remote Buttons, Component Buttons, VCR Function Buttons

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VCR BASICS

REMOTE BUTTONS

The remote control is capable of controlling your VCR and many brands of televisions. If you have an RCA, ProScan, or GE TV, you may be able to control it without having to program the remote.

COMPONENT BUTTONS

OFF Turns off VCR when remote is set to control the VCR. Also turns some compatible components on and off.

TV Turns on a compatible RCA, ProScan, or GE TV and sets the remote to control the TV. Also used with the OFF button to turn on a different brand of TV (if programmed) and sets the remote to control the TV.

VCR Turns on a compatible RCA, ProScan, or GE VCR and sets the remote to control the VCR.

VCR FUNCTION BUTTONS

CHAN Up or Down Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCR’s channel memory.

CLEAR Resets time counter to 0:00:00. Allows you to change entries when setting the clock or a timer recording.

F.ADV Lets you view one frame with each press of the button when tape is in pause.

FORWARD Fast forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches forward through a tape during playback. Starts slow- motion playback when tape is paused and increases speed of slow-motion playback

GO BACK Switches between two channels. Select one channel and then select another using the number buttons. Press GO BACK to switch between the two channels. In menu mode, press to go back to previous menu.

INFO Shows the status displays on the TV screen.

INPUT Selects between the line input and the VCR’s tuner. Line input refers to the signal coming from the component connected to the audio/video input jacks on the back of the VCR.

MENU Brings up VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen. Used to select a menu item or exit a menu.

OFF TV VCR

REVERSE PLAY FORWARD

RECORD STOP PAUSE

INFO	CHAN	SEARCH
L		V
O		O
V		L
MUTE	CHAN	GO BACK

CLEAR MENU SPEED

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

	PU		¥V
N T		V		C
I	0	T			R
		T

	TRACKING	F.ADV

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Contents Video cassette recorder Users guide Cover or back. No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified service personnelImportant Information Product RegistrationTable of Contents Other Features Programming the RemoteConnections Appendix a ReferenceFirst Things First HI, MY Name is Roger Read the First Three SectionsWHAT’S LEFT? First Things FirstInstall Batteries Remote Control Remote control RF coaxial cableUnpack the BOX Connect Your VCRAccess the Menus Plug in the VCRTune the TV Turn on the VCRSET UP the VCR Press 2 to switch Auto Play to on or OFFPress Menu to display the VCR Main Menu Press 5 to display the Preferences menuSetting UP the VCR SET-UP FeaturesSetting UP the VCR Using the Menu to SET UP Features Cable BOX SetupLanguage On-Screen MenusCable Box Setup Press 4 to display the Channels menuVCR Channels List To Auto Channel SearchAuto Channel Search Press 1 to display the Auto Channel Search menuTo Change the Signal Type To Add or Remove ChannelsDetect Automatically Selecting ChannelsAuto Clock SET Feature Time and DateSet the Time Zone Auto Clock InfoSet Daylight Saving Time Spring forward Fall backwardTime/Date Display 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+ Channels Two-Digit VCR Plus+ Channel Numbers for Cable TV USA ListVCR Plus+ Channel List Press 4 to display the VCR Plus+ Channel List screenVCR PLUS++ Worksheet Additional SET-UP Features Preferences Menu Remote Control OptionRemote VCR1/VCR2 Option Auto Play Auto TV/VCRAuto TV/VCR Front Panel VCR Display Setting UP the VCR VCR Basics Learn the Basics to GET YOU StartedVCR Basics Remote Buttons Component ButtonsVCR Function Buttons Mute Reduces volume to minimum level TV Function ButtonsTV Buttons Playing a Tape Automatic RewindPause Automatic TrackingCheck the Safety TAB Press Eject on the VCR when it is stopped to eject the tapeTape Eject RecordingPage Recording Several Recording OptionsRecording Features Express Recording XPRTimer Recording Timer Recording InformationPress 2 to display the Timer Recordings menu Press 1 to Create a New ProgramTimer Recording with VCR PLUS+ Setting Up the Channel ListUsing VCR Plus+ Press Menu to bring up the VCR Main MenuVCR Plus+ Recording Press Menu to enter the VCR PlusCode numberIndicate how often you want the program to be recorded Stopping a Timer Recording Reviewing and Clearing ProgramsRecording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP Second Audio Program Press 2 to display the Review Existing Progs. screenRecording Audio only Playing Back Audio OnlyAudio Connection Using TWO Vcrs for Copying and Editing Tapes Two VCR ConnectionProgramming the Remote Control Your TelevisionProgrammingremote Using the Remote with a TV Operate the TVTV Codes Other Features Features to Enhance VCR OperationOther Features Commercial Advance Movie AdvanceCommercial Advance TapeNow,you can select one of the Commercia L Advance features Timer, Timer with VCR Plus+, or Express RecordingCommercial Advance Marking Press 5 to display the Commercial Advance men uCommercial Advance Playback Commercial Advance DisplayMarking an Unmarked Tape Movie Advance helps y ou locate certain partsWhen the movie is found, the following screen is displayed Preview Search NotePicture Search Options Forward and Reverse SearchInsert Tape Slow Motion Frame AdvanceIndex Search To SearchTime Counter GO-TO SearchTracking ON-SCREEN DisplaysAudio SET-UP Features Press 6 to display the Audio menuReception Tape PlaybackThings to Know Before Connecting Components Protect Your Components from Power SurgesConnections ConnectionsConnecting Your VCR Jacks and CablesRF Jacks and Coaxial Cables F-type Audio/Video Jacks and Cables RCA-typeDON’T Forget about the Auto TV/VCR Feature Choosing a VCR ConnectionAdvantages 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 TV with RF Jack and Satellite Receiver Coaxial cables and 3 audio/video cablesInsert a tape If necessary, press VCR and then Play 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 Time did not adjust for daylight-saving time Streaks in picture during normal playbackWill not record or play Will not recordVCR makes noise when stopped Cannot access Movie Advance featureCommercial Advance feature does not mark commercials when Will not Auto Channel Search active channels correctlyQuestions 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? What happens if the marking process is interrupted?Specifications Cleaning the VCRLimited Warranty Appeind Ndix a ReferenceIndex Index Stop North Meridian Street Indianapolis,