RCA VR636HF Unpack WHAT’S in the BOX, Install Batteries in the Remote Control, Connect Your VCR

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FIRST THINGS FIRST

STEP 1: UNPACK WHAT’S IN THE BOX

The following items come packed in the box:

•VCR

•Remote control

•RF coaxial cable

STEP 2: INSTALL BATTERIES IN THE REMOTE CONTROL

Follow these steps whenever you need to install or change the batteries in your VCR remote.

1.Remove the cover of the battery compartment.

2.Place the batteries in the remote, matching the + and – ends of each battery to the diagram inside the compartment.

3.Replace the cover.

STEP 3: CONNECT YOUR VCR

If you connect your VCR to your home antenna or cable system and then to your TV, use the VCR’s ANT. IN and RF OUT jacks for a good signal as shown.

If you have a TV with AUDIO/VIDEO jacks, use the jacks for a better connection. Refer to the Connections section, toward the back of the manual.

CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA

VCR

OUT	IN	ANT. IN
		VIDEO
L
		AUDIO RF OUT
R		3 CH. 4
		3 CH. 4

CABLE/

ANTENNA

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Contents Video cassette recorder Users guide Important Information Cover or back. No user serviceable parts insideRefer servicing to qualified service personnel Product RegistrationTable of Contents Connections Other FeaturesProgramming the Remote Appendix ReferenceWHAT’S LEFT? First Things FirstHI, MY Name is LIZ… Read the First Three Sections First Things FirstUnpack WHAT’S in the BOX Install Batteries in the Remote ControlRemote control RF coaxial cable Connect Your VCRTune the TV Access the MenusPlug in the VCR Turn on the VCRPress Menu to display the VCR Main Menu SET UP the VCRPress 2 to switch Auto Play to on or OFF Press 6 to display the Preferences menuSetting UP the VCR ON-SCREEN Guide and Additional SET-UP FeaturesSetting UP the VCR Language Using the Quickset GuideUsing the Menu to SET UP Features On-Screen MenusSelect English, Español Spanish, or Français French Digital Satellite System SetupPress 8 to select the Language menu 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 15, 23, 24, 25, 30, 36 22,46Anvision 37, 43VCR Channels List To Auto Channel SearchAuto Channel Search To Change the Signal TypeTo Add or Remove Channels Detect AutomaticallySet the Time Zone Auto Clock SET FeatureTime and Date Selecting ChannelsPress 3 to display Time menu Set Daylight SavingsSpring forward Fall backward Press 3 to display the SET Time Zone screenSET the Time and Date Manually Time/Date DisplayPress 1 to display the SET Time and Date menu VCR Plus+ Channel List VCR PLUS+ ChannelsTwo-Digit VCR Plus+ Channel Numbers for Cable TV USA List Press 4 to display the VCR Plus+ Channel List screenVCR PLUS+ Worksheet Now you are ready to select an item from the menu to set up Additional SET-UP Features Preferences MenuRemote Control Option Remote VCR1/VCR2 OptionAuto Play Auto TV/VCRAuto TV/VCR Preferred Tape Speed EnergysaverFront Panel VCR Display Tape SpeedsVCR Basics Learn the Basics to GET YOU StartedVCR Basics Remote Buttons Component ButtonsVCR Function Buttons Mute Reduces volume to minimum level TV Function ButtonsTV Buttons Playing a Tape PauseAutomatic Tracking Tape Eject Check the Safety TABAutomatic Rewind RecordingPage Recording Several Recording OptionsREC Press 2 to display the Timer Recordings menu Timer RecordingTimer Recording Information Select 1 to Create a New ProgramUsing VCR Plus+ Timer Recording with VCR PLUS+Setting Up the Channel List Press Menu to bring up the VCR Main MenuVCR Plus+ Recording Press Menu to enter the VCR PlusCode numberIndicate how often you want the program to be recorded Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP Second Audio Program Stopping a Timer RecordingReviewing and Clearing Programs Press 2 to display the Review Existing Progs. screenRecording Audio only Playing Back Audio OnlyAudio Connection Using TWO Vcrs for Copying Editing Tapes Two VCR ConnectionProgrammingtheremote Control Your TVProgrammingremote About Programming the Remote Programming the Remote to ControlOperate the TV TV Codes Page Other Features Features to Enhance VCR OperationOther Features Slow Motion Picture Search OptionsForward and Reverse Search Commercial Scan Search ButtonFrame Advance Index SearchTo Search Tracking GO-TO SearchPRO-TECT Plus Locking Feature Time CounterLocking Your VCR Audio SET-UP Features ON-SCREEN DisplaysPress 7 to display the Audio menu Reception Tape PlaybackPage Connections Things to Know Before Connecting ComponentsProtect Your Components from Power Surges ConnectionsRF Jacks and Coaxial Cables F-type Connecting Your VCRJacks and Cables Audio/Video Jacks and Cables RCA-typeDON’T Forget about the Auto TV/VCR Feature Choosing a VCR ConnectionAdvantages 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 To record one off-air or cable program and watch another TV with RF Jack and Digital Satellite ReceiverIf the VCR can control your digital satellite receiver 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 Rewind does not operate Streaks in picture during normal playbackWill not record or play Will not recordTimer indicator flashes Time did not adjust for daylight-saving timeVCR makes noise when stopped 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