RCA VR616HF manual To Change the Signal Type, Detect Automatically, Auto Channel Search

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SETTING UP THE VCR

4.Select one of the three AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH options.

Choices one and two are self-explanatory. If you choose Detect Automatically, the VCR automatically detects which signal system you have attached to your VCR.

AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH

Now scanning channel 14

Press any key to cancel

The VCR begins scanning for the available channels--this takes about one to two minutes. The lowest channel is tuned once the search is complete. Now pressing CHANNEL up or down should only select the active channels.

To Change the Signal Type

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR Plus+

2 Timer Recordings

3Time

4Channels

5Preferences

6Language/Langue/Idioma

7Audio

0Exit

2.Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.

CHANNELS

1 Auto Channel Search

2 Add/Remove Channels

3 Signal Type: CABLE

4 VCR Plus+ Channel List

0Exit

3.Press 3 to change the Signal Type between CABLE and

ANTENNA.

Detect Automatically

A strong cable or antenna signal in your area may cause Auto Detect to mis-detect. If this should happen, select 1 or 2 for the system you have.

Auto Channel Search

Use the Auto Channel Search feature to place all available channels in memory.

If you ever change cable or antenna signals, you may need to Auto Channel Search again.

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Contents Video cassette recorder Users guide Important Information Product RegistrationTable of Contents Other Features Programming the RemoteConnections Appendix a ReferenceFirst Things First HI, MY Name is Susan Read the First Three SectionsWHAT’S LEFT? First Things FirstInstall Batteries in the Remote Control Unpack WHAT’S in the BOXConnect Your VCR Access the Menus Plug in the VCRTune the TV Turn on the VCRSET UP the VCR Press Menu to bring up the VCR Main Menu Setting UP the VCR Additional SET-UP Features Setting UP the VCR Using the Menu to SET UP Features LanguageOn-Screen Menus VCR Channels List To Auto Channel SearchTo Change the Signal Type Detect AutomaticallyAuto Channel Search Time and Date To Add or Remove ChannelsSet Daylight-Saving Time Selecting ChannelsTime/Date Display Spring forward Fall backwardVCR PLUS+ Channels Two-Digit VCR Plus+ Channel Numbers for Cable TV USA ListVCR Plus+ Channel List VCR PLUS+ Worksheet Remote Control Option Remote VCR1/VCR2 OptionAuto Play Auto TV/VCRAuto TV/VCR VCR Basics Learn the Basics to GET YOU StartedVCR Basics Remote Buttons Component ButtonsVCR Function Buttons VCR Basics TV Function Buttons TV ButtonsPlaying a Tape Automatic RewindTape Eject PauseCheck the Safety TAB RecordingTape Speeds 120 2Hr 3Hr 6Hr 160 8Hr 40Min 20 MinSeveral Recording Features RecordingRecording Features Express RecordingTimer Recording Timer Recording InformationTimer Recording with VCR PLUS+ Setting Up the Channel ListUsing VCR Plus+ VCR Plus+ Recording Press Menu to enter the VCR PlusCode numberStopping a Timer Recording Reviewing and Clearing ProgramsRecording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP Second Audio Program Recording Audio only Playing Back Audio OnlyAudio Connection Using TWO Vcrs for Copying and Editing Tapes Two VCR ConnectionUsing Dual Remote with Autoedit Page Programmingtheremote Control Your Other ComponentsProgrammingremote About Programming the Remote Programming the Remote to ControlOperate the TV VCR on-screen displays to seeTVCodes Brand JVCOperate the Cable BOX or Satellite Receiver Cable Box CodesSatellite Receiver Codes Programming the Remote to Control AN Auxiliary Component Operating the Auxiliary ComponentAuxiliary Component Codes Operate the Component RCA, ProScan, and GE CodesOther Features Features to Enhance VCR OperationOther Features Picture Search Options Forward and Reverse SearchVariable Speed Picture Search Insert TapeFrame Advance Slow MotionCommercial Scan Search Button Index Search GO-TO SearchTo Search Tracking Time CounterAudio SET-UP Features ON-SCREEN DisplaysReception Tape PlaybackPage Things 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 onlyTV with AUDIO/VIDEO Jacks CABLE, Cable BOX, or Antenna VCRAll scrambled channels must be viewed through the VCR TV with RF Jack and Satellite Receiver To record one off-air or cable program and watch anotherTo record a satellite receiver program TV with AUDIO/VIDEO Jacks and Satellite Receiver Appendix a Reference Front Panel Display Panel Slow + and Slow Slow motionBack Panel Troubleshooting Tips Streaks in picture during normal playback Will not record or playWill not record Rewind does not operateVCR makes noise when stopped Clock shows incorrect time or dateWill not Auto Channel Search active channels correctly Tape plays back in slow motionSpecifications Cleaning the VCRLimited Warranty Indexappendix a Reference Index North Meridian Street Indianapolis, Tocom 1522622A