RCA VR643HF manual Setting UP the VCR, SET-UP Features

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SETTING UP THE VCR

SET-UP FEATURES

Below is a list of features that you may want to set up before you begin using your VCR for the first time.

•Select a Language

•Set Up for a Cable Box

•Set up VCR Channel List (Auto Channel Search)

•Set Time Zone and Daylight-Saving Time (Auto Clock)

•Set the Time and Date Manually

•Set up VCR Plus+ Channels

•Set the Remote VCR1/VCR2 feature

•Set the Auto Play feature

•Set the Auto TV/VCR feature

•Set the Front Panel Brightness feature

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

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Contents Video cassette recorder Users guide Refer servicing to qualified service personnel Cover or back. No user serviceable parts insideImportant Information Product RegistrationTable of Contents Programming the Remote Other FeaturesConnections Appendix a ReferenceHI, MY Name is Roger Read the First Three Sections First Things FirstWHAT’S LEFT? First Things FirstRemote control RF coaxial cable Install Batteries Remote ControlUnpack the BOX Connect Your VCRPlug in the VCR Access the MenusTune the TV Turn on the VCRPress 2 to switch Auto Play to on or OFF SET UP the VCRPress Menu to display the VCR Main Menu Press 5 to display the Preferences menuSetting UP the VCR SET-UP FeaturesSetting UP the VCR Cable BOX Setup Using the Menu to SET UP FeaturesLanguage On-Screen MenusPress 4 to display the Channels menu Cable Box SetupTo Auto Channel Search VCR Channels ListAuto Channel Search Press 1 to display the Auto Channel Search menuTo Add or Remove Channels To Change the Signal TypeDetect Automatically Selecting ChannelsTime and Date Auto Clock SET FeatureSet the Time Zone Auto Clock InfoSpring forward Fall backward Set Daylight Saving TimeTime/Date Display Press 3 to display the SET Time Zone screenPress 1 to display the SET Time and Date menu SET the Time and Date ManuallyTwo-Digit VCR Plus+ Channel Numbers for Cable TV USA List VCR PLUS+ ChannelsVCR 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 Automatic Rewind Playing a TapePause Automatic TrackingPress Eject on the VCR when it is stopped to eject the tape Check the Safety TABTape Eject RecordingPage Several Recording Options RecordingExpress Recording XPR Recording FeaturesTimer Recording Information Timer RecordingPress 2 to display the Timer Recordings menu Press 1 to Create a New ProgramSetting Up the Channel List Timer Recording with VCR PLUS+Using 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 Reviewing and Clearing Programs Stopping a Timer RecordingRecording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP Second Audio Program Press 2 to display the Review Existing Progs. screenRecording 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 Features to Enhance VCR Operation Other FeaturesOther Features Commercial Advance Movie AdvanceTape Commercial AdvanceTimer, Timer with VCR Plus+, or Express Recording Now,you can select one of the Commercia L Advance featuresCommercial Advance Marking Press 5 to display the Commercial Advance men uCommercial 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 Frame Advance Slow MotionIndex Search To SearchGO-TO Search Time CounterON-SCREEN Displays TrackingPress 6 to display the Audio menu Audio SET-UP FeaturesTape Playback ReceptionProtect Your Components from Power Surges Things to Know Before Connecting ComponentsConnections ConnectionsJacks and Cables Connecting Your VCRRF 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 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 Coaxial cables and 3 audio/video cables TV with RF Jack and Satellite ReceiverInsert a tape If necessary, press VCR and then Play To record one off-air or cable program and watch anotherCoaxial cables and 6 audio/video cables TV with AUDIO/VIDEO Jacks and Satellite ReceiverAppendix a Reference Front Panel VCR Display PanelBack Panel Troubleshooting Tips Streaks in picture during normal playback Time did not adjust for daylight-saving timeWill not record or play Will not recordCannot access Movie Advance feature VCR makes noise when stoppedCommercial Advance feature does not mark commercials when Will not Auto Channel Search active channels correctlyAre commercials still recorded if I want to watch them? Questions and Answers about Commercial ADVANCE+What if the VCR scans forward through part of my program? What happens if the marking process is interrupted?Cleaning the VCR SpecificationsAppeind Ndix a Reference Limited WarrantyIndex Index Stop North Meridian Street Indianapolis,