RCA VR636HF manual Playing a Tape, Pause, Automatic Tracking

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VCR BASICS

Numbers (0 through 9) Select a channel up to 99 by pressing two numbers. Select a cable channel over 99 by pressing and holding 1 until 1 – – appears on the screen. Then press the other two numbers.

OFF Turns a compatible TV off and on.

VOL Up and Down Raises and lowers sound of TV.

PLAYING A TAPE

1.Tune the TV to your VCR viewing channel (3, 4, or TV’s video input).

2.Insert a tape in the VCR.

 

 

 

 

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If the Auto Play feature is set to ON, the tape automatically begins playback (if the safety tab on the cassette is removed).

Press FWD or REV (FORWARD or REVERSE on remote) to position the tape.

Press PLAY•PAUSE (if necessary) on the VCR (PLAY on remote) to begin tape play.

Press PLAY•PAUSE (PAUSE on remote) for stop action.

Press TRACKING up or down to remove any streaks from the picture, if necessary.

Press STOP•EJECT on VCR (STOP on remote) to stop playback.

Pause

If you pause, the VCR automatically switches from pause to stop after a few minutes to reduce tape wear.

Automatic Tracking

The VCR has automatic tracking which adjusts the picture when playing back a tape recorded on another VCR. Automatic tracking is turned on whenever a tape is inserted or the VCR’s power is turned on.

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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