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RCA VR689HF User Manual

RCA VR689HF User Manual

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USER'S
GUIDE
VIDEO CASSETTE
RECORDER

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  • Page 1 VR689HF USER’S GUIDE VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER...

  • Page 2: Important Information

    Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase. Attach it here and record the serial and model numbers in case you need them. The numbers are located on the back of the VCR. Model No._____________________________________________________________________ Serial No.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Controlling a VCR ____________________ 20 Controlling a TV ______________________ 21 Controlling a Cable Box or Digital Satellite Receiver_____________________ 22 Controlling an Auxiliary RCA Component _ 23 Playing a Tape Playback _____________________________ 24 Using the Playback Features Auto Play Feature _________________ 24...

  • Page 4: Hooking Up The Vcr

    It is the easier of the two and additional accessories may not be needed. The advanced hookup shows the VCR hooked up to a TV with audio and video jacks. This connection may improve the picture quality as well as convenience of operation.

  • Page 5: Antenna Or Cable System Without A Cable Box

    A. Basic hookup. Use this hookup for a basic connection which requires fewer accessories. 1. Set the CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR to either channel 3 or 4. Tune the TV to this channel and use the TV•VCR button to watch the VCR.

  • Page 6: Cable System With Cable Box To Unscramble All Channels

    Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels Position cable box. Position the remote-controllable cable box on top of the VCR. You may need to position it at different angles before the VCR can control it. Make sure the cable box does not cover the transmitting window on top of the VCR.

  • Page 7: Cable System With Cable Box To Unscramble Pay Channels

    (such as HBO, Showtime, Pay-Per-View, etc.) Position cable box. Position the remote-controllable cable box on top of the VCR. You may need to position it at different angles before the VCR can control it. Make sure the cable box does not cover the transmitting window on top of the VCR.

  • Page 8: Digital Satellite Receiver

    Hooking Up the VCR Digital Satellite Receiver Position receiver. Position the receiver on top of the VCR. You may need to position it at different angles before the VCR can control it. Make sure the receiver does not cover the transmitting window on top of the VCR.

  • Page 9: Digital Satellite Receiver

    AUDIO/VIDEO jacks. 1. Set the CH3 CH4 switch on back of receiver to either channel 3 or 4. You will tune the VCR to this channel to record from the satellite receiver. To watch the satellite receiver, tune your TV to its video input channel.

  • Page 10: Connecting Two Vcrs For Copying Tapes

    2. Connect as shown. This connection requires additional accessories not provided. If your other VCR is not stereo, plug it into the AUDIO L MONO jack of this VCR to hear sound from both left and right channels. 3. Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV.

  • Page 11: Connecting A Stereo Amplifier/Receiver

    VCR, and TV. 4. Turn to page 42 for ÒRecording Audio Only.Ó You will select the L1 input (audio/video) on the VCR to receive the audio signal from the amplifier/receiver. Continue to page 10. Play back stereo tapes or receive a stereo broadcast through an amplifier/receiver.

  • Page 12: Setting Up The Vcr

    Contact your dealer if any items are missing. VCR2•LD AUX DISPLAY MUTE INPUT CLEAR SLOW Remote (Stock No.221321) 2. Attach power cord to back of VCR. 3. Insert batteries in remote. PLAY PAUSE STOP 2 “AAA” Batteries SEARCH PREV CH TV•VCR SPEED A•V DUB...

  • Page 13: Turn On The Tv

    A. Press VCR1 on the remote. Setup Menu Appears Automatically The first time you turn on the VCR, the SETUP menu will appear. Follow the steps on the screen to automatically set up a satellite receiver or cable box, auto channel search, automatically set the time, and select some feature options.

  • Page 14: Set Up Digital Satellite Receiver

    E. Set up the VCR to control a cable box: Press 1 if you would like to setup the VCR to control a cable box. Press 2 if you do not want to setup the VCR to control a cable box. SETUP...

  • Page 15: Manual Cable Box Or Dss Setup

    VCR receives signals from your cable box. (Press 0 before a single-digit number. Valid numbers are 01 – 13.) If you connected your cable box to the VCR using the boxÕs AUDIO/VIDEO OUT jacks, press INPUT to select VIDEO1 or VIDEO2.

  • Page 16: Use Setup Menu To Auto Channel Search And Auto Clock Set

    C. When the auto channel search SETUP screen appears: Press 1 if you would like the VCR to search for and store all available channels. Press 2 if you wish to skip this step. If you skip auto channel search during setup the auto clock set feature will not be performed in this sequence.

  • Page 17: Manual Clock Set

    Auto Clock Set feature ON). Tune the VCR to the channel you believe is broadcasting the information, then turns off the VCR. If the time does not set within ten minutes, XDS information is not available. Set the time and date manually.

  • Page 18: Set Up Vcr Plus+ Channels

    You can program this VCR to respond to the VCR1 or VCR2•LD button on the remote. Details are on page 20. Press 1 if you want your VCR to respond to the VCR1 button. Press 2 if you want your VCR to respond to the VCR2•LD button on the remote.

  • Page 19: Select The Language/Choisissez Une Langue

    A. Press TV•VCR to see the picture from the VCR. The VCR indicator lights in the display panel. B. Press CHANNEL up or down on the VCR or CHAN on VCRÕs remote to change channels on the VCR. The channel number changes in the display panel.

  • Page 20: Using The Remote Control

    TV when the remote is programmed to control that TV. See page 21. VCR Function Buttons Press VCR1 (VCR2•LD) to set the remote to control the VCR and use the function buttons. A•V DUB Used for audio and video dubbing.

  • Page 21: Tv Function Buttons

    Numbers (0 through 9 ) Used to select a channel. Used with some digital satellite systems with the one touch record POWER feature. Turns off a compatible cable box or satellite. Press twice turn off all compatible RCA, ProScan or GE components.

  • Page 22: Controlling A Vcr

    Using the Remote Control Controlling a VCR The VCRÕs remote controls compatible RCA, ProScan, or GE VCRs with the VCR1 and VCR2•LD buttons. Most compatible VCRs automatically respond to VCR1 without being programmed. If you own two compatible VCRs, test them to see if VCR1 turns on both VCRs.

  • Page 23: Controlling A Tv

    Radio Shack ... . .01,05,13 RCA ....01,06,12 Realistic ..... .05 Sampo .

  • Page 24: Controlling A Cable Box Or Digital Satellite Receiver

    Randtek ....07,08 RCA ..... .60,27 RCA Brand DSS ¨...

  • Page 25: Controlling An Auxiliary Rca Component

    The remote that came packed with your VCR is also capable of controlling one compatible RCA audio component, such as an AM/FM radio, CD player, tape player, or turntable (phono). The remote must be programmed for the specific component it is to control. To program the remote, use the code that corresponds to your component.

  • Page 26: Playing A Tape

    Using the Playback Features Auto Play Feature This feature lets you tell the VCR whether you want it to automatically start playing a tape that is inserted with the safety tab removed. 1. Press MENU•PROG on the remote to see the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen.

  • Page 27: Auto Repeat Feature

    Using the Playback Features Auto Repeat Feature The VCR will automatically repeat a segment of tape. 1. Locate the beginning of the segment you want the VCR to repeat, and press STOP. 2. Press DISPLAY to display the time counter, and press CLEAR to reset it to 0:00:00.

  • Page 28: Variable Speed Using The Shuttle Dial On The Vcr

    Fast Forward or Rewind begins. • Some noise bars are normal during shuttle operation. • After 3 minutes in Still or Slow, the VCR will go into Stop mode. 2. Press PLAY or PAUSE to return to normal playback and turn off the shuttle feature.

  • Page 29: Slow Motion

    You can view the picture in slow motion during play or play pause. The SLOW – and + buttons on the remote and the SHUTTLE DIAL on the VCR allow you to change the speed. Sound is turned off during slow-motion playback. Slow motion works best in the SP or SLP speed.

  • Page 30: Program Information

    DETAILS screen from the TV. The clock will appear in the VCRÕs display panel. DISPLAY Button 1. Press DISPLAY to display the status of the VCR, channel number, station ID (if available), time counter, title of program (if available), date, time, and tape speed on the TV screen.

  • Page 31: Time Counter

    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 a 30-minute program was recorded at the beginning of the tape, you would: 1.

  • Page 32: Go-To Search

    4. Press STOP to stop Blank Search. Tape Playback: HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX Feature The VCR records the same audio on both the hi-fi and linear tracks on the tape. The Hi- Fi stereo sound is recorded on separate left and right stereo channels. Monaural sound is recorded on the linear track.

  • Page 33: Recording And Playback Feature

    Press STOP to cancel commercial marking. To Turn Off Marking For special VCR use (such as editing or copying) or if you decide not to use this feature, turn COMMERCIAL ADVANCEª marking (CA Marking) off. Commercials cannot be marked at a later time.
  • Page 34 2. Press 6 to display the PREFERENCES menu. 3. Press 7 to select CA Display: BLUE or VIDEO. ¥ Select BLUE to have the VCR display a blue screen while it advances through the block of marked commercials. ¥ Select VIDEO to have the VCR display the video as it advances through the block of marked commercials.

  • Page 35: Recording A Program

    The VCR will automatically switch from pause to stop after a few minutes. Pro-Tect Plus™ Locking Feature To protect your timer recordings from any unwanted changes, lock the VCR. The buttons on the VCR and remote will not operate the VCR. Just follow the directions below. To Lock the VCR 1.

  • Page 36: Normal Recording

    Recording a Program Normal Recording To Make a Recording Turn on the TV and tune it to the VCR viewing channel, either 3, 4, or TVÕs video input channel. 1. Insert a tape with safety tab in place. The cassette-in indicator ( 2.

  • Page 37: Recording While You're Away Vcr Plus+ Recording

    Note 1: Check your local or cable listing for the channel number you receive this station on. Note 2: Check your local listing for the broadcast or VCR Plus+ channel number assigned to this station. Press MENU•PROG on the remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen.
  • Page 38 Recording a Program VCR Plus+ Channel Worksheet Use this worksheet to create a list from which you can set up your VCR Plus+ channel list. Broadcast or Cable TV Station Name (Such as ABC, NBC, CBS, etc.) *Check your local listing for VCR Plus+ channel numbers assigned to network stations.

  • Page 39: Vcr Plus+ Recording

    ¥ If you receive all channels through a cable box, set up the cable box as shown on pages 12-14. ¥ If you have an antenna, cable system not requiring a cable box, or a cable box this VCR can control, complete VCR Plus+ setup on page 35.

  • Page 40: Timer Recording

    Recording a Program Recording While You’re Away (Timer Recording) The VCR Plus+ and timer program features let you program the VCR to record up to eight different programs. Before setting the timer program, make sure that: ¥ The clock is set correctly.

  • Page 41: Check, Edit, Or Clear A Vcr Plus+ Or Timer Recording

    The line input refers to the signal coming from the AUDIO and VIDEO IN jacks of the VCR. Recording from the line input is convenient if you have a satellite receiver or similar component attached to these jacks. To timer record from the component connected to the VCRÕs line input:...

  • Page 42: Express Recording (Xpr)

    Recording a Program Express Recording (XPR) Express recording lets you record up to four hours without using the timer program feature. The VCR will turn off automatically at the end of the recording. POWER EJECT 1. Turn on the VCR.

  • Page 43: Recording Broadcast Stereo Tv Or Sap

    To Record Stereo Broadcast TV or SAP Turn on the TV and tune it to the VCR viewing channel, either 3, 4, or TVÕs video input. 1. Insert a tape with safety tab in place. 2. If using one of the basic hookups, make sure the VCR indicator appears in the VCRÕs display panel.

  • Page 44: Recording Audio Only

    You can record audio only from another audio source connected to the AUDIO IN (L MONO and R) jacks on the back or front of the VCR. Any video on the tape will be erased when you record audio only.
  • Page 45 (Refer to hookup on page 8, Option B.) Connect the two VCRs and turn them on. Tune TV to the VCR viewing channel, either 3, 4, or the TVÕs video input. Press INPUT on recording VCR to select the line input (L1 or L2).

  • Page 46: Using Two Vcrs For Copying Tapes

    If you have connected your VCR using Option A (page 8), tune Caution: The unauthorized recording VCR to channel 3 or 4 Ñ the one selected on the back of recording of television the playback VCR. programs and other...

  • Page 47: References

    VIDEO1 or VIDEO2 appears on the TV screen. Line input refers to the signal coming from the component connected to the audio/video input jacks on the back (L1) or front of the VCR (L2). PAUSE Pauses action for viewing during playback.

  • Page 48: Back Panel

    OUT TO TELEVISION Connector Passes signal to TV using the cable supplied. Display Panel This VCR has a feature where you can change the brightness level of the fluorescent display panel. 1. Press MENU•PROG on the remote to see the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen.
  • Page 49 Channel Number or L1or L2 The channel number or line input is displayed. Select L1 to record from the jacks on the back of the VCR or L2 to record from the jacks on the front of the VCR. HIFI Indicator Lights during hi-fi playback when Tape Playback: HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX feature is set to HI-FI.

  • Page 50: Specifications

    Cleaning the VCR Use a soft cloth or dusting attachment of your vacuum cleaner to dust your VCR. Remove dust from the ventilation holes on the top, back, sides, and bottom of the cabinet. Plastic surfaces are easily scratched and can be marred by alcohol and various solvents.

  • Page 51: Limited Warranty

    Pay any Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter the labor charges to repair your VCR. ¥ Pay any Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter for the new or, at our option, refurbished replacement parts required to repair your VCR. How you get service: ¥...

  • Page 52: Trouble Checks

    ¥ Check setting of Remote Control: VCR1/VCR2 feature. See page 20. ¥ Press TV•VCR to turn VCR indicator on. See page 17. ¥ Check to see if Auto TV/VCR feature is set to OFF. See page 17. ¥ Press TV•VCR to turn VCR indicator off.
  • Page 53 ¥ No tape in VCR or cassetteÕs safety tab broken off. ¥ VCR is removing tape from heads. This is normal. The head cylinder inside the VCR will continue to rotate for a few minutes after you put the VCR in the stop mode.

  • Page 54: Commercial

    ¥ Press JOG SHUTTLE to turn on jog shuttle arrow buttons. Indicator will light. ¥ Pressing any other button during jog shuttle operation will turn off jog shuttle. ¥ Press PLAY to return to normal playback. ¥ Press jog shuttle up and down arrow buttons to place VCR in pause mode.
  • Page 55 Marking can be interrupted to allow use of the VCR. Marking will resume again when the VCRÕs power is turned off as long as the tape has not been ejected from the VCR. Yes, COMMERCIAL ADVANCEª...

  • Page 56: Index

    Choosing a Hookup ......2 Cleaning the VCR ......48 CLEAR Button .
  • Page 57 Linear Search, Playback .....30 Locking the VCR ......33 —...
  • Page 58 Questions and Answers about COMMERCIAL RCA Component, Codes ....23 RCA Component, Controlling with Remote . . .23 REC and RECORD Buttons ..19,40,44,45 REC (Record) Indicator .
  • Page 59 Turn on TV .......11 Turn On VCR ......11 TV Button .
  • Page 60 Attention: Canadian Operations P.O. Box 0944 Indianapolis, IN 46206-0944 If your VCR needs service, please contact your dealer or the nearest Servicenter from the yellow pages. Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton. This will only add delays in service for your product.

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