RCA VR636HF manual PRO-TECT Plus Locking Feature, Time Counter, Locking Your VCR

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PRO-TECT PLUS™ LOCKING FEATURE

To disable the usage of theVCR, or to protect your timer r ecordings, you can lock theVCR so that the buttons on the VCR or r emote won’t work.

•To Lock: Pr ess and hold theVCR button on the r emote for approximately six seconds. The VCR turns off. SAFE a ppears in the display if any button is pressed to let you know the feature is activated.

•To Lock While a Timer Recor ding Is In Progress: Pr ess and hold the VCR button on the remote for approximately six seconds. SAFE appears in the display to let you know the feature is activated.

•To Unlock: Pr ess and hold theVCR button on the r emote for approximately six seconds. The VCR turns on.

TIME COUNTER

The time counter shows the actual time it takes to record a program or play back a segment of a recorded tape. It helps locate the beginning or end of programs you taped. The time counter resets to 0:00:00 whenever the tape is ejected from the VCR.

For example, if you record a 30-minute program at the beginning of the tape and you want to go to the end of that program to begin another recording, you would:

1.Pr ess INFO twice to display the time counter.

2.Press CLEAR to reset the time counter to 0:00:00.

3.Press FOR WARD to forward the tape until the time counter reads 0:30:00.

4.Press ST OP.This is the a pproximate end of the program. (You may want to press PLA Y to verify.) Now, you can begin recording at this spot.

5.Press INFO to remove the time counter from the screen and return to the normal display mode.

0:30:00

Hours

Minutes

Seconds

Locking Your VCR:

If a timer recording is programmed, make sure your VCR is turned off. Locking your VCR prevents the VCR from being accidentally turned on.

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Contents Video cassette recorder Users guide Product Registration Cover or back. No user serviceable parts insideRefer servicing to qualified service personnel Important InformationTable of Contents Appendix Reference Other FeaturesProgramming the Remote ConnectionsFirst Things First First Things FirstHI, MY Name is LIZ… Read the First Three Sections WHAT’S LEFT?Connect Your VCR Install Batteries in the Remote ControlRemote control RF coaxial cable Unpack WHAT’S in the BOXTurn on the VCR Access the MenusPlug in the VCR Tune the TVPress 6 to display the Preferences menu SET UP the VCRPress 2 to switch Auto Play to on or OFF Press Menu to display the VCR Main MenuSetting UP the VCR Setting UP the VCRON-SCREEN Guide and Additional SET-UP Features On-Screen Menus Using the Quickset GuideUsing the Menu to SET UP Features LanguagePress 4 to display Channels menu Digital Satellite System SetupPress 8 to select the Language menu Select English, Español Spanish, or Français FrenchSatellite Receiver Codes Press 6 to select DSS SetupPress 4 to display the Channels menu Cable BOX SetupCable Box Setup 37, 43 22,46Anvision 15, 23, 24, 25, 30, 36To Auto Channel Search VCR Channels ListDetect Automatically To Change the Signal TypeTo Add or Remove Channels Auto Channel SearchSelecting Channels Auto Clock SET FeatureTime and Date Set the Time ZonePress 3 to display the SET Time Zone screen Set Daylight SavingsSpring forward Fall backward Press 3 to display Time menuPress 1 to display the SET Time and Date menu SET the Time and Date ManuallyTime/Date Display Press 4 to display the VCR Plus+ Channel List screen VCR PLUS+ ChannelsTwo-Digit VCR Plus+ Channel Numbers for Cable TV USA List VCR Plus+ Channel ListVCR PLUS+ Worksheet Remote VCR1/VCR2 Option Additional SET-UP Features Preferences MenuRemote Control Option Now you are ready to select an item from the menu to set upAuto TV/VCR Auto PlayAuto TV/VCR Tape Speeds EnergysaverFront Panel VCR Display Preferred Tape SpeedVCR Basics VCR BasicsLearn the Basics to GET YOU Started VCR Function Buttons Remote ButtonsComponent Buttons TV Buttons Mute Reduces volume to minimum levelTV Function Buttons Automatic Tracking Playing a TapePause Recording Check the Safety TABAutomatic Rewind Tape EjectPage Several Recording Options RecordingREC Select 1 to Create a New Program Timer RecordingTimer Recording Information Press 2 to display the Timer Recordings menuPress Menu to bring up the VCR Main Menu Timer Recording with VCR PLUS+Setting Up the Channel List Using VCR Plus+Indicate how often you want the program to be recorded VCR Plus+ RecordingPress Menu to enter the VCR PlusCode number Press 2 to display the Review Existing Progs. screen Stopping a Timer RecordingReviewing and Clearing Programs Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP Second Audio ProgramAudio Connection Recording Audio onlyPlaying Back Audio Only Two VCR Connection Using TWO Vcrs for Copying Editing TapesProgrammingremote ProgrammingtheremoteControl Your TV Operate the TV About Programming the RemoteProgramming the Remote to Control TV Codes Page Other Features Other FeaturesFeatures to Enhance VCR Operation Commercial Scan Search Button Picture Search OptionsForward and Reverse Search Slow MotionTo Search Frame AdvanceIndex Search GO-TO Search TrackingLocking Your VCR PRO-TECT Plus Locking FeatureTime Counter Press 7 to display the Audio menu Audio SET-UP FeaturesON-SCREEN Displays Tape Playback ReceptionPage Connections Things to Know Before Connecting ComponentsProtect Your Components from Power Surges ConnectionsAudio/Video Jacks and Cables RCA-type Connecting Your VCRJacks and Cables RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables F-typeAdvantages of AUDIO/VIDEO Cable Connections DON’T Forget about the Auto TV/VCR FeatureChoosing a VCR Connection TV with RF Jack only Using This ConnectionTV with AUDIO/VIDEO Jacks Set the Auto TV/VCR feature to OFFCoaxial cables Audio/video cables Splitter To record a digital satellite receiver program TV with RF Jack and Digital Satellite ReceiverIf the VCR can control your digital satellite receiver To record one off-air or cable program and watch anotherCoaxial cables and 6 audio/video cables TV with AUDIO/VIDEO Jacks and Digital Satellite ReceiverAppendix Reference Front Panel Display Panel Back Panel Troubleshooting Tips Will not record Streaks in picture during normal playbackWill not record or play Rewind does not operateClock shows incorrect time or date Time did not adjust for daylight-saving timeVCR makes noise when stopped Timer indicator flashesStereo audio too noisy No stereo sound during playbackLimited Warranty Cleaning the VCR SpecificationsIndex CH switch 5, 8, 52, 55 Accessing menusIndex VCR Main Menu Tocom North Meridian Street Indianapolis,