RCA VR643HF manual Plug in the VCR, Tune the TV, Turn on the VCR, Access the Menus

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FIRST THINGS FIRST

STEP 4: PLUG IN THE VCR

Match the wide blade of the plug with the wide slot in the outlet. Be sure to insert the plug completely.

STEP 5: TUNE THE TV

Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel. The VCR viewing channel is channel 3 or 4 or the TV’s video input, depending on the connection you’ve chosen.

•If you connect your VCR using the ANTENNA connectors with RF coaxial cable, set the 3CH4 switch to channel 3 or channel 4—the channel you want to use on your TV.

•If you connect your VCR using the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks with audio/video cables, select the TV’s video input to see the signal. See the TV Owner’s Manual.

STEP 6: TURN ON THE VCR

Press POWER on the VCR’s front panel, or VCR on the remote to turn on the VCR. The VCR will begin Auto Channel Search. Once your local channels are stored in memory, the VCR searches for a channel carrying XDS (Extended Data Services) information to automatically set the time.

To complete setting up the VCR, you will need to understand how to move through and change items in the on-screen menus.

Auto Channel Search/Auto Clock

You can quit Auto Channel Search by pressing any key on the remote. However, doing so may prevent the time from being set automatically

Auto Clock will set the time, but you may have to set the time zone and daylight saving time manually before the time is correct.

Refer to the next section, Setting up the VCR, for more information on these features.

STEP 7: ACCESS THE MENUS

The MENU and number buttons let you access, select and change menu items. For example, to change the AUTO PLAY setting, you would do the following:

VCR Viewing Channel

When using only the IN FROM ANT and OUT TO TV jacks to connect your VCR, tune your TV to channel 3 or 4.

When using the audio/video jacks to connect your VCR, tune your TV to the TV’s video input.

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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 MenuSET-UP Features Setting UP the VCRSetting 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 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 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+Press Menu to enter the VCR PlusCode number VCR Plus+ RecordingIndicate 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 ProgramPlaying Back Audio Only Recording Audio onlyAudio Connection Two VCR Connection Using TWO Vcrs for Copying and Editing TapesControl Your Television Programming the RemoteProgrammingremote Operate the TV Using the Remote with a 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 Display Commercial Advance PlaybackMarking an Unmarked Tape Advance helps y ou locate certain parts MoviePreview Search Note When the movie is found, the following screen is displayedForward and Reverse Search Picture Search OptionsInsert 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-typeChoosing a VCR Connection DON’T Forget about the Auto TV/VCR FeatureAdvantages 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,