Setting UP the VCR, Additional SET-UP Features

SETTING UP THE VCR

ADDITIONAL SET-UP FEATURES

Below is a list of set-up features that you need to set up before using your VCR for the first time.

•Select a Language

•Set Up for a Cable Box

•Set Up a VCR Channel List (Auto Channel Search)

•Auto Clock Set Feature

•Set Time and Date Manually

•Set Up VCR Plus+ Channels

•Set the Remote VCR1/VCR2 Feature

•Set the Auto Play Feature

•Set the EnergySaver Feature

•Set Front Panel Brightness Feature

•Set the Preferred Tape Speed Feature

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 Setting UP the VCR, Additional SET-UP Features

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 Initial Setup Turn on the VCRVCR Viewing Channel Access the Menus Next Section Learn VCR’S MenusPress 7 to display the Language menu Setting UP the VCR Additional SET-UP FeaturesSetting UP the VCR 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 To Change the Signal Type Adding or Removing ChannelsDetect Automatically 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 Setting the Time and Date Manually Spring forward, Fall backwardPress 4 to display the SET Daylight Savings menu Press 1 to display the SET Time and Date menu Time/Date Display VCR Plus+ System Channels VCR Plus+ System Channel ListPress 4 to display the VCR PLUS+ Channel List menu HBO Espn VCR Plus+ System Worksheet Preferences Auto Play EnergysaverFront Panel Brightness VCR Display Tape Speeds Preferred Tape SpeedApproximate Recording Times Cassette 120 160 Hr/40 Min VCR Basics Learn the Basics to GET YOU StartedVCR Basics Remote Buttons Component ButtonsVCR Function 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 Program the Remote Control Your Television5PROGRAM the Remote About Programming the Remote Programming the Remote to ControlOperating the TV TV Codes Page Other Features Features to Enhance VCR OperationOther Features Commercial Advance Commercials from the tapePress 5 to display the Preferences menu 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 When the movie is found, the following screen is displayed Preview Search NoteSearch direction Picture Search Options Forward and Reverse SearchSlow Motion Frame Advance Index SearchTo Search GO-TO Search Tracking PRO-TECT Plus Locking Feature Time CounterLocking Your VCR 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,