RCA VR616HF Unpack WHAT’S in the BOX, Install Batteries in the Remote Control, Connect Your VCR

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FIRST THINGS FIRST

STEP 1: UNPACK WHAT’S IN THE BOX

The following items come packed in the box:

•VCR

•Power cord

•Remote control

•RF coaxial cable

STEP 2: INSTALL BATTERIES IN THE REMOTE CONTROL

Follow these steps whenever you need to install or change the batteries in your VCR remote.

1.Remove the cover of the battery compartment.

2.Place batteries in the remote, matching the + and – ends of each battery to the diagram inside the compartment.

3.Replace the cover.

STEP 3: CONNECT YOUR VCR

If you connect your VCR to your home antenna or cable system and then to your TV, use the VCR’s IN FROM ANTENNA and OUT TO TELEVISION jacks for a good signal as shown.

If you have a TV with AUDIO/VIDEO jacks, use these jacks for a better connection. In order to hear stereo and hi-fi sound, the audio/video jacks must be used. Refer to the Connections section, toward the back of the manual.

CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA

VCR

	MONO			IN
	L	L		FROM
	L	L		ANTENNA
	R	R	VIDEO	OUT
		IN	OUT	OUT
	IN	OUT	CH	TO
	IN	OUT	CH	TELEVISION
	AUDIO		3 4	TELEVISION

TV

CABLE/

ANTENNA

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Contents Video cassette recorder Users guide Important Information Product RegistrationTable of Contents Connections Other FeaturesProgramming the Remote Appendix a ReferenceWHAT’S LEFT? First Things FirstHI, MY Name is Susan Read the First Three Sections First Things FirstInstall Batteries in the Remote Control Unpack WHAT’S in the BOXConnect Your VCR Tune the TV Access the MenusPlug in the VCR Turn on the VCRSET UP the VCR Press Menu to bring up the VCR Main MenuSetting UP the VCR Additional SET-UP FeaturesSetting 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 Set Daylight-Saving Time Time and DateTo Add or Remove Channels 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 ButtonsTape Eject Playing a TapeAutomatic Rewind PauseTape Speeds Check the Safety TABRecording 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 Operate the TV About Programming the RemoteProgramming the Remote to Control 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 Variable Speed Picture Search Picture Search OptionsForward and Reverse 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 Connections Things to Know Before Connecting ComponentsProtect Your Components from Power Surges ConnectionsRF Jacks and Coaxial Cables F-type Connecting Your VCRJacks and Cables 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 Will not record Streaks in picture during normal playbackWill not record or play Rewind does not operateWill not Auto Channel Search active channels correctly VCR makes noise when stoppedClock shows incorrect time or date Tape plays back in slow motionSpecifications Cleaning the VCRLimited Warranty Indexappendix a Reference Index North Meridian Street Indianapolis, Tocom 1522622A