RCA VR609HF manual Use Tvvcr button, Set Auto TV/VCR feature

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Setting Up the VCR

Startup

9. Use TV•VCR button.

Skip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups.

When using one of the basic hookups, the TV•VCR button lets you switch between the picture coming from the VCR or the picture from the TV channel. This button lets you record a program on the VCR while watching another channel on the TV. Details are on page 21.

A. Press VCR to set the remote to control the VCR.

B. Press TV•VCR to see the picture from the VCR.

The VCR indicator lights in the display panel.

C. Press CHAN up or down on the remote or CHANNEL up or down on the VCR to change channels on the VCR.

The channel number changes in the display panel.

D. Press TV•VCR to see the TV channels.

The VCR indicator does not light in the display panel.

Change channels using the TVÕs remote.

E. Return the TV to the VCR viewing channel Ñ CH3 or CH4.

F. Press VCR, then TV•VCR to switch back to the picture from the VCR.

10. Set Auto TV/VCR feature.

If you used one of the basic hookups and did not connect the audio/video jacks of the VCR to the TV, leave the Auto TV/VCR feature set to ON.

If you have connected your VCR using the audio/video input of your TV, you can prevent the VCR indicator from turning on automatically and interrupting the cable or antenna signal to your TV.

A. Press MENU on the remote to see VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen.

B. Press 4 to display PREFERENCES.

C. Press 2 to select Auto TV/VCR: ON or OFF.

¥Select ON if you used one of the basic hookups and watch the VCR on channel 3 or 4 of your TV. The VCR will automatically switch the TV¥VCR setting to VCR every time the VCR is turned on, a tape with the safety tab removed is inserted, or you press PLAY.

¥Select OFF if you used one of the advanced hookups and watch your VCR on the video input channel of your TV. The VCR indicator will not turn on automatically and the signal from your antenna or cable to your TV will not be interrupted. Pressing TV•VCR on the remote will still turn the VCR indicator on or off and switch the antenna signal.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 Timer Recordings

2 Set Clock

3 Channels

4 Preferences

PREFERENCES

1 Auto Play: ON

2 Auto TV/VCR: ON

0 Exit

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Contents USER’S Guide Important Information Product RegistrationTable of Contents Optional Hookups How to hook up two VCRs for copying tapes? Choosing a HookupWhat type of cable-TV system* do you have? Choose one answer from belowAntenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box Basic hookupAdvanced 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 BoxConnecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes Plug in power cords of VCRs and TVPlug in power cords of VCRs and TV . Continue to Option a hookupCheck accessories with VCR StartupInsert batteries in remote AA BatteriesTurn on the TV Turn on the VCRPlace channels in the VCR’s memory Add or remove channels from the VCR’s memory Select a language./Choisissez une langueSet the time and date Set Auto TV/VCR feature Use Tvvcr buttonSkip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups Controlling a TV Program the remote for a TVOperate the TV Remote Control Component ButtonsVCR Function Buttons Chan Up or DownVOL Volume Up and Down TV Function ButtonsREW Rewind Speed Tape Speed Selects a recording speed SP or SLPOperating Instructions To Play a TapeUsing the Playback Features Auto Play FeaturePause for Stop Action Picture SearchFrame Advance Slow MotionAutomatic Tracking Manual TrackingDisplay Button Time CounterCommercial Scan Search Button Index SearchTape Playback HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX Feature Zero SearchUsing the Recording Features Types of RecordingsRecording Speeds Recording PauseTypes of Recordings Basic Recording Operating Instructions To Make a RecordingRecording While You’re Away Timer Recording Setting a Timer RecordingChecking or Clearing Timer Recordings Timer Recording From the VCR’s Line InputRecording 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 OnlyExpress Recording XPR Operating InstructionsExpress Display on TV Screen Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes Operating Instructions Refer to hookup onLocation of Controls Front PanelChannel or Tracking Up or Down CH3 CH4 Switch Back PanelVideo and Audio L and R in Jacks 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
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