RCA VR609HF manual Turn on the TV, Turn on the VCR, Place channels in the VCR’s memory

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Setting Up the VCR

Startup

3.Turn on the TV.

A.Turn on the TV.

B. If you used one of the basic hookups, tune the TV to the channel selected with the CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR.

If you used one of the advanced hookups, tune the TV to the TVÕs video input. (See TV ownerÕs manual for details.)

4.Turn on the VCR.

A.Press VCR on the remote.

5.Place channels in the VCR’s memory.

The first time you turn on the VCR or after a power interruption, perform the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH so that your VCR can locate the channels available through your signal typeÑcable or antenna. The signal type is automatically selected when you perform the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH function. Also, if you change the signal type, you will need to perform AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH again.

A. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU on the

TV screen. If this menu does not appear:

¥Make sure TV is tuned to same channel as the CH3 CH4 switch on the back of the VCR or the TVÕs video input (refer to TVÕs manual).

¥Press VCR, then press MENU again.

¥If you use a basic hookup, check VCR indicator in display panel Ð it should be on. Press TV•VCR to turn it on.

¥Check the connections.

B. Press 3 to display the CHANNELS menu.

C. Press 1 to begin AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH.

The VCR automatically selects CABLE (cable TV) or ANTENNA. If you need to change the setting manually, press 3.

Wait until the channel numbers stop changing. This takes about one to two minutes. The TV will then tune to the lowest channel found. Pressing CHAN on the remote or CHANNEL on the VCR up or down will select only the active channels.

AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH

Now scanning channel 45

Press any key to cancel

VCR MAIN MENU

1 Timer Recordings

2 Set Clock

3 Channels

CHANNELS

1 Auto Channel Search

2 Add/Remove Channels

3 Signal Type: CABLE

0 Exit

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Contents USER’S Guide Important Information Product RegistrationTable of Contents What type of cable-TV system* do you have? Optional Hookups How to hook up two VCRs for copying tapes?Choosing a Hookup Choose one answer from belowBasic hookup Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable BoxAdvanced hookup Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable box Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All ChannelsCable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels Only Back of VCR Cable BoxPlug in power cords of VCRs and TV . Continue to Connecting Two VCRs for Copying TapesPlug in power cords of VCRs and TV Option a hookupInsert batteries in remote Check accessories with VCRStartup AA BatteriesTurn on the VCR Turn on the TVPlace channels in the VCR’s memory Select a language./Choisissez une langue Add or remove channels from the VCR’s memorySet the time and date Use Tvvcr button Set Auto TV/VCR featureSkip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups Program the remote for a TV Controlling a TVOperate the TV VCR Function Buttons Remote ControlComponent Buttons Chan Up or DownREW Rewind VOL Volume Up and DownTV Function Buttons Speed Tape Speed Selects a recording speed SP or SLPOperating Instructions To Play a TapePause for Stop Action Using the Playback FeaturesAuto Play Feature Picture SearchAutomatic Tracking Frame AdvanceSlow Motion Manual TrackingDisplay Button Time CounterCommercial Scan Search Button Index SearchTape Playback HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX Feature Zero SearchRecording Speeds Using the Recording FeaturesTypes of Recordings Recording PauseTypes of Recordings Basic Recording Operating Instructions To Make a RecordingRecording While You’re Away Timer Recording Setting a Timer RecordingTimer Recording From the VCR’s Line Input Checking or Clearing Timer RecordingsRecording While You’re Away Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP Second Audio Program To Record Stereo Broadcast TV or SAPRecording Audio Only To Record Audio OnlyOperating Instructions Express Recording XPRExpress Display on TV Screen Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes Operating Instructions Refer to hookup onFront Panel Location of ControlsChannel or Tracking Up or Down Video and Audio L and R in Jacks CH3 CH4 SwitchBack Panel Video and Audio L and R OUT JacksSLP REC Display PanelSpecifications Cleaning the VCRTrouble Checks Trouble Heres what to tryRewind does not operate Limited Warranty Index Reception STEREO/MONO/SAP Signal Type CABLE/ANTENNA Feature