RCA VR643HF manual Table of Contents

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First Things First	3
Setting up the VCR	7
Using the Menu to Set Up Features	8
Language	8
Cable Box Setup	8
VCR Channels List	10
To Auto Channel Search	10
To Change the Signal Type	11
To Add or Remove Channels	11
Time and Date	12
Auto Clock Set Feature	12
Set the Time and Date Manually	14
VCR Plus+ Channels	15
Additional Set-Up Features in the PREFERENCES Menu	17
Remote VCR1/VCR2 Option	17
Auto Play	18
Auto TV/VCR	18
Front Panel (VCR Display)	19
VCR Basics	21
Remote Buttons	22
Component Buttons	22
VCR Function Buttons	22
TV Function Buttons	23
Playing a Tape	24
Automatic Rewind	24
Tape Eject	25
Recording	25
Check the Safety Tab	25
Recording	27
Recording Features	28
Express Recording	28
Timer Recording	29
Timer Recording with VCR Plus+	30
Stopping a Timer Recording	32
Reviewing and Clearing Programs	32
Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP
(Second Audio Program)	32
Recording Audio Only	33
Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes	34

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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 SET-UP FeaturesSetting UP the VCR 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 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 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+VCR Plus+ Recording Press Menu to enter the VCR PlusCode numberIndicate how often you want the program to be recorded Press 2 to display the Review Existing Progs. screen Stopping a Timer RecordingReviewing and Clearing Programs Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP Second Audio ProgramRecording Audio only Playing Back Audio OnlyAudio Connection Two VCR Connection Using TWO Vcrs for Copying and Editing TapesProgramming the Remote Control Your TelevisionProgrammingremote Using the Remote with a TV Operate the TVTV Codes 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 MarkingCommercial Advance Playback Commercial Advance DisplayMarking an Unmarked Tape Advance helps y ou locate certain parts MoviePreview Search Note When the movie is found, the following screen is displayedPicture Search Options Forward and Reverse SearchInsert Tape 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-typeDON’T Forget about the Auto TV/VCR Feature Choosing a VCR ConnectionAdvantages of AUDIO/VIDEO Cable Connections 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,

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