RCA VR642HF Place channels in the VCR’s memory, Add or remove channels from the VCR’s memory

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Setting Up the VCR

Startup

5. Place channels in the VCR’s memory.

The first time you turn on the VCR or after a power interruption, the VCR displays a message on the TV screen prompting you to perform the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH. If the message does not appear, go to step A below. If the message appears, follow the directions on the screen.

Wait until the channel numbers stop changing. This takes about one to two minutes. The TV tunes to the lowest channel found. Pressing CHANNEL up or down selects only the active channels.

If you ever need to manually set up channels because you change cable or antenna signals:

A. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen. If this menu does not appear:

¥Make sure the TV is tuned to same channel as the 3CH.4 switch on the VCR or the TVÕs video input (refer to TVÕs manual).

¥If you use a basic hookup, check the VCR indicator in display panel Ñ it should be on. Press TV•VCR to turn it on.

¥Check the connections.

B. Press 3 to display the CHANNELS menu.

C. Press 1 to begin AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH.

The VCR automatically selects the CABLE (cable TV) or

ANTENNA signal

To change the SIGNAL TYPE:

A. Follow steps A-B above.

B. Press 3 to switch the SIGNAL TYPE between CABLE and

ANTENNA.

AUTO-SEARCH CHANNELS

CONNECT ANTENNA CABLE...

THEN PRESS CH UP

VCR MAIN MENU

1 TIMER RECORDINGS

2 TIME

3 CHANNELS

CHANNELS

1 AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH

2 ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS

ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS

CHANNEL 03

IS PRESENTLY ADDED

PRESS CLEAR TO REMOVE PRESS MENU TO EXIT

6. Add or remove channels from the VCR’s memory.

You may want to add or remove channels if some of the channels are not active, have weak signals, or you do not want to watch them.

A. Press MENU on the remote to display the VCR MAIN

MENU.

B. Press 3 to display the CHANNELS menu.

C. Press 2 to display the ADD/REMOVE CHANNEL display.

D. Follow the directions on the screen.

E.Add or remove more channels using the CHANNEL up and down buttons.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 TIMER RECORDINGS

2 TIME

3 CHANNELS

CHANNELS

1 AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH

2 ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS

3 SIGNAL TYPE: CABLE

AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH

NOW SCANNING CHANNEL 14

PRESS ANY KEY TO CANCEL

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Contents USER’S Guide Product Registration Important InformationTable of Contents What type of Cable-TV system* do you have? Optional Hookups How to hook up two VCRs for copying tapesHow to hook up a stereo amplifier/receiver Choosing a HookupAdvanced hookup Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable BoxBasic hookup Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable boxBack of TV Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Only Pay ChannelsOption B hookup Connecting Two VCRs for Copying TapesPlug in power cords of VCRs and TV . Continue to Option a hookupBack Amplifier/Receiver Connecting a Stereo Amplifier/ReceiverRecord on the VCR from an amplifier/receiver Turn on the VCR Check accessories with VCRStartup Insert batteries in remote Turn on the TVAdd or remove channels from the VCR’s memory To change the Signal TypePlace channels in the VCR’s memory Skip this step if you used one of the basic hookups Set the Auto TV/VCR featureUse Tvvcr button Skip this step if you used one of the advanced hookupsSet the Automatic Daylight-Saving Time Set the Time and DateSet the display panel brightness Chan Channel Up or Down VCR Function ButtonsEnd of Tape Power OffPlayback To play a tapeAuto Repeat Feature Using the Playback FeaturesAuto Play Feature Time Counter Display ButtonTo Index Search Index SearchZero Search Fast Forward Search Blank SearchPicture Search Slow MotionManual Tracking Pause for Stop ActionFrame Advance F. ADV Button Automatic TrackingTo Select Playback Sound Tape Playback HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX FeatureTo Turn Off Marking Commercialaadvance MarkingCommercialaadvance To Select a Background for PlaybackTo Make a Recording RecordingsNormal Recording Recording SpeedsDisplay on TV Screen Express RecordingStopping an Express Recording in Progress Stopping a Timer Recording Recording While You’re Away Timer RecordingSetting a Timer Recording Checking or Clearing Timer Recordings Timer Recording From the VCR’s Line InputTo Record Stereo Broadcast TV or SAP Stereo Broadcast TV or SAP Second Audio ProgramTo Play Back Audio Only Using the Recording FeaturesPro-Tect Plus Child Lock Feature Recording AudioCopying and Editing Tapes Using Compatible Remote Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing TapesBack Panel Location of ControlsFront Panel SAP Indicator Cassette-in IndicatorHi-FiIndicator Power IndicatorCleaning the VCR SpecificationsQuestion Answer Questions & Answers About COMMERCIAL66ADVANCETrouble Heres what to try Trouble ChecksCassette with safety tab removed does not start to Timer recording not madeTime did not adjust for daylight savings VCR makes noise when stoppedLimited Warranty ADD/REMOVE Channel Menu IndexNorth Meridian Street Indianapolis,