RCA VR636HF manual To Change the Signal Type, To Add or Remove Channels, Auto Channel Search

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SETTING UP THE VCR

3. Press 1 to display the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH menu.

AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH

What type of signal are you using?

1 Cable TV

2 Antenna

3>Detect Automatically

0Cancel

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 CHAN up or down should only select the active channels.

To Change the Signal Type

1.Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

2.Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.

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

ANTENNA.

To Add or Remove Channels

You may want to add or remove channels after you Auto Channel Search, especially if some of the channels have weak signals or you don’t want to watch them.

1.Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

2.Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.

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.

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.

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Contents Video cassette recorder Users guide Cover or back. No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified service personnelImportant Information Product RegistrationTable of Contents Other Features Programming the RemoteConnections Appendix ReferenceFirst Things First HI, MY Name is LIZ… Read the First Three SectionsWHAT’S LEFT? First Things FirstInstall Batteries in the Remote Control Remote control RF coaxial cableUnpack WHAT’S in the BOX Connect Your VCRAccess the Menus Plug in the VCRTune the TV Turn on the VCRSET UP the VCR Press 2 to switch Auto Play to on or OFFPress Menu to display the VCR Main Menu Press 6 to display the Preferences menuON-SCREEN Guide and Additional SET-UP Features Setting UP the VCRSetting UP the VCR Using the Quickset Guide Using the Menu to SET UP FeaturesLanguage On-Screen MenusDigital Satellite System Setup Press 8 to select the Language menuSelect English, Español Spanish, or Français French Press 4 to display Channels menuPress 6 to select DSS Setup Satellite Receiver CodesCable Box Setup Cable BOX SetupPress 4 to display the Channels menu 22,46 Anvision15, 23, 24, 25, 30, 36 37, 43VCR Channels List To Auto Channel SearchTo Change the Signal Type To Add or Remove ChannelsAuto Channel Search Detect AutomaticallyAuto Clock SET Feature Time and DateSet the Time Zone Selecting ChannelsSet Daylight Savings Spring forward Fall backwardPress 3 to display Time menu Press 3 to display the SET Time Zone screenTime/Date Display SET the Time and Date ManuallyPress 1 to display the SET Time and Date menu VCR PLUS+ Channels Two-Digit VCR Plus+ Channel Numbers for Cable TV USA ListVCR Plus+ Channel List Press 4 to display the VCR Plus+ Channel List screenVCR PLUS+ Worksheet Additional SET-UP Features Preferences Menu Remote Control OptionNow you are ready to select an item from the menu to set up Remote VCR1/VCR2 OptionAuto TV/VCR Auto PlayAuto TV/VCR Energysaver Front Panel VCR DisplayPreferred Tape Speed Tape SpeedsLearn the Basics to GET YOU Started VCR BasicsVCR Basics Component Buttons Remote ButtonsVCR Function Buttons TV Function Buttons Mute Reduces volume to minimum levelTV Buttons Pause Playing a TapeAutomatic Tracking Check the Safety TAB Automatic RewindTape Eject RecordingPage Recording Several Recording OptionsREC Timer Recording Timer Recording InformationPress 2 to display the Timer Recordings menu Select 1 to Create a New ProgramTimer Recording with VCR PLUS+ Setting Up the Channel ListUsing VCR Plus+ Press Menu to bring up the VCR Main MenuPress Menu to enter the VCR PlusCode number VCR Plus+ RecordingIndicate how often you want the program to be recorded Stopping a Timer Recording Reviewing and Clearing ProgramsRecording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP Second Audio Program Press 2 to display the Review Existing Progs. screenPlaying Back Audio Only Recording Audio onlyAudio Connection Using TWO Vcrs for Copying Editing Tapes Two VCR ConnectionControl Your TV ProgrammingtheremoteProgrammingremote Programming the Remote to Control About Programming the RemoteOperate the TV TV Codes Page Features to Enhance VCR Operation Other FeaturesOther Features Picture Search Options Forward and Reverse SearchSlow Motion Commercial Scan Search ButtonIndex Search Frame AdvanceTo Search Tracking GO-TO SearchTime Counter PRO-TECT Plus Locking FeatureLocking Your VCR ON-SCREEN Displays Audio SET-UP FeaturesPress 7 to display the Audio menu Reception 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-typeChoosing a VCR Connection DON’T Forget about the Auto TV/VCR FeatureAdvantages of AUDIO/VIDEO Cable Connections Using This Connection TV with RF Jack onlySet the Auto TV/VCR feature to OFF TV with AUDIO/VIDEO JacksCoaxial cables Audio/video cables Splitter TV with RF Jack and Digital Satellite Receiver If the VCR can control your digital satellite receiverTo record one off-air or cable program and watch another To record a digital satellite receiver programTV with AUDIO/VIDEO Jacks and Digital Satellite Receiver Coaxial cables and 6 audio/video cablesAppendix Reference Front Panel Display Panel Back Panel Troubleshooting Tips Streaks in picture during normal playback Will not record or playRewind does not operate Will not recordTime did not adjust for daylight-saving time VCR makes noise when stoppedTimer indicator flashes Clock shows incorrect time or dateNo stereo sound during playback Stereo audio too noisyLimited Warranty Specifications Cleaning the VCRCH switch 5, 8, 52, 55 Accessing menus IndexIndex VCR Main Menu North Meridian Street Indianapolis, Tocom