First Things First, Welcome to Your NEW VCR | RCA VR646HF manual

FIRST THINGS FIRST

WELCOME TO YOUR NEW VCR...

To help you get started using your VCR with as little reading as possible, we’ve put all the basic information needed in the first three sections. To help you along, there’s even an initial set-up feature the first time you turn on your VCR which walks you through several set-up steps at once.

GETTING STARTED

Before this first step, though, learning about

the time and date, your remote control’s features, working with channels, and basic video tape operations are essential to get all you can out of the VCR. Once you are comfortable with these features, feel free to refer to other sections because they cover the more detailed information.

WHAT REMAINS?

The final sections of this manual contain playback and recording information, a detailed connections section, and a reference section including troubleshooting tips, warranty information, and an index.

1FIRST THINGS FIRST

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2SETTING UP THE VCR

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3VCR BASICS

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4RECORDING

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5PROGRAM THE REMOTE

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6OTHER FEATURES

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7CONNECTIONS

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8REFERENCE

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RCA VR646HF manual First Things First, Welcome to Your NEW VCR, Getting Started, What REMAINS?

Contents

USER’S Guide This symbol indicates dangerous Safety InformationThis symbol indicates VR646HF Table of Contents Commercial Advance Welcome to Your NEW VCR First Things FirstGetting Started What REMAINS? WHAT’S in the BOX? Install Batteries Remote ControlConnect Your VCR Plug in the VCR VCR Viewing Channel Initial SetupTurn on the VCR Press 7 to display the Language menu Access the MenusNext Section Learn VCR’S Menus Setting UP the VCR Setting UP the VCRAdditional SET-UP Features Cable BOX Setup Using the Menu to SET UP FeaturesLanguage Selection On-Screen Menus Press 4 to display the Channels menu Cable Box Setup To Auto Channel Search VCR Channels ListAuto Channel Search Press 1 to display the Auto Channel Search menu Detect Automatically To Change the Signal TypeAdding or Removing Channels Time and Date Auto Clock Set FeatureSet the Time Zone Selecting Channels Auto Clock Information Set Daylight-Saving TimePress 3 to display Time menu Press 3 to display the SET Time Zone screen Press 4 to display the SET Daylight Savings menu Setting the Time and Date ManuallySpring forward, Fall backward Press 1 to display the SET Time and Date menu Time/Date Display Press 4 to display the VCR PLUS+ Channel List menu VCR Plus+ System ChannelsVCR Plus+ System Channel List HBO Espn VCR Plus+ System Worksheet Preferences Front Panel Brightness VCR Display Auto PlayEnergysaver Tape Speeds Preferred Tape SpeedApproximate Recording Times Cassette 120 160 Hr/40 Min VCR Basics VCR BasicsLearn the Basics to GET YOU Started VCR Function Buttons Remote ButtonsComponent Buttons TV Buttons TV Function Buttons Automatic Rewind Playing a TapePause Automatic Tracking Tape Eject Check the Safety TABRecording 120 2Hr 6Hr 160 8Hr 40 minPage Several Recording Options Recording Timer Recording with VCR Plus+ Systemprogramming Recording FeaturesExpress Recording XPR Express Recording Timer Recording Information Timer RecordingPress 2 to display the Timer Recordings menu Select 1 to Create a New Program Setting Up the Channel List Timer Recording with VCR Plus+Using the VCR PLUS+ Programming System Interactive Program Guide System Indicate how often you want the program to be recorded Press Menu to enter the PlusCode system number Reviewing and Clearing Programs Stopping a Timer RecordingRecording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP Second Audio Program Press 2 to display the Review Existing Progs. screen Video Input Channel Explained Using TWO Vcrs for Copying Editing TapesRecording Audio only Playing Back Audio Only Two VCR Connection 5PROGRAM the Remote Program the RemoteControl Your Television Operating the TV About Programming the RemoteProgramming the Remote to Control TV Codes Page Other Features Other FeaturesFeatures to Enhance VCR Operation Press 5 to display the Preferences menu Commercial AdvanceCommercials from the tape Commercial Advance Marking Now you can select one of the Commercial Advance featuresPress 6 to display the Commercial Advance menu Select OFF and the VCR will not mark the commercials Commercial Advance Display Commercial Advance Playback Movie Advance Movie Advance Search direction When the movie is found, the following screen is displayedPreview Search Note Slow Motion Picture Search OptionsForward and Reverse Search To Search Frame AdvanceIndex Search GO-TO Search Tracking Locking Your VCR PRO-TECT Plus Locking FeatureTime Counter Now you are ready to select an item from the menu to set up Audio SET-UP FeaturesON-SCREEN Displays Press 6 to display Audio menu Tape Playback Reception Protect Your Components from Power Surges Things to Know Before Connecting ComponentsConnections Connections Jacks and Cables Connecting Your VCRRF Jacks and Coaxial Cables F-type Audio/Video Jacks and Cables RCA-type Advantages of AUDIO/VIDEO Cable Connections Choosing a VCR Connection TV with RF Jack only Using This Connection TV with AUDIO/VIDEO Jacks All scrambled channels must be viewed through the VCR Coaxial cables Audio/video cables Splitter Reference Appendix Reference Front Panel SP and SLP Tape speed Display Panel Back Panel Troubleshooting Tips Rewind does not operate Will not record or play VCR makes noise when stopped Time did not adjust for Daylight-Saving timeWill not record Clock shows incorrect time or date Index and Go-To search features do not operate Timer indicator flashesCannot access Movie Advance feature Time counter disappears during searching Commercial Advance feature does not mark commercials when Are commercials still recorded if I want to watch them? Questions and Answers about Commercial AdvanceWhat if the VCR scans forward through part of my program? What happens if the marking process is interrupted? Cleaning the VCR Specifications Video Input Channel Variations HOW to Find Your TV’S Video Input Channel Limited Warranty Indeapp Ndix Reference RF OUT Index Index Warranty XPR express recording Tocom 1540772B North Meridian Street Indianapolis,