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- Page 1 video cassette recorder user's guide VR624HF...
- Page 2 "WARNING To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove kVA'/_'1 _!_! 1 _[€"] cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. To reduce the risk of fire or RISK OF ELECTRIC Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. shock hazard, do not expose SHOCK DO NOT OPEN this product to rain or moisture.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
First Things First .............. Setting Up the VCR ............Language ....................Cable Box Setup ................... VCR Channels List ................ToAuto Channel Search ............. To Change the SignalType ............ToAdd or Remove Channels ............ Time and Date ..................Set Daylight-Saving Time ............. Set theTime and Date .............. - Page 4 Program Remote ............ About Programming the Remote ........... 34 Programming the Remote to Control a TV ......... 34 Operate the TV ................TV Codes ..................Programming the Remote to Control a Digital Satellite Receiver or Cable Box ..........36 Operate the Cable Box or Digital Satellite Receiver ..
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Page 5: First Things First
HI, MY NAME IS ROGER,,, FIRST THINGS FIRST and I wrote this User's Guide. It's my job to see that you have a rewarding user manual experience. You'll find that I've arranged this manual to clearly explain all yourVCR's features. READ THE FIRSTTHREE SECTIONS first three... - Page 6 STEP 1: UNPACK WHAT'S IN THE BOX The following items come packed in the box: • • Remote control • RF antenna cable STEP 2: INSTALL BA'I-I'ERIES IN THE REMOTE CONTROL Follow these steps whenever you need to install or change the batteries in your VCR remote.
- Page 7 STEP 5: TUNE THE TV Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel. The VCR viewing channel is channel 3 or 4 or the TV's video input. • If you connect your VCR using the ANTENNA connectors with RF antenna cable, set the 3CH.4 switch to channel 3 or channel 4--the channel you want to use on your TV.
- Page 8 STEP 8: ACCESS THE MENUS When you've completed Interactive Setup, try out the VCR's regular on-screen menus. The MENU and number buttons let you access, select, and change menu items. For example, to change the Auto Play setting, you would do the following: Press MENU to bring up the VCR MAIN MENU.
- Page 9 SET-UP FEATURES Below is a list of features that you can customize using the on-screen menus. • Select a language SE'I-I'ING UPTHE • Set upVCR channel list (AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH) • Set up for acable • Set automatic daylight-savingtime • Set the time and date •...
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Page 10: Setting Up The Vcr
USING THE MENU TO SET UP FEATURES You can change the setup of the VCR's features using the menu system. Each feature is explained in this section. LANGUAGE Select your preferred language, and the on-screen displays will appear in that language. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. - Page 11 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. MAIN MENU Plus+ Timer Recordings Time Channels Preferences Audio Language Exit Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu. CHANNELS Auto Channel Search AddlRemove Channels Signal Type: CABLE Plus+ Channel List Cable Setup Exit Press 5 to display CABLE BOX SETUP.Then select one of the three choices.
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Page 12: Vcrchannels List
VCRCHANNELS LIST Your VCR may come with a channel list preset at the factory. Even though your VCR may come with a list, it's possible that you may want to add or eliminate some channels depending on whether they are active. TO AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH... -
Page 13: To Change The Signaltype
AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH scanning channel Press cancel The VCR begins scanning for the available channels--this takes about one to two minutes. The lowest channel is tuned once the search is complete. Now, pressing CHANNEL up or down should only select the active channels. To Change the Signal Type Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. -
Page 14: Time And Date
TIME DATE Before you set the time and date, set the AUTO DST (Daylight- Saving Time) feature to ON or OFF for your area. Set Daylight-Saving Time Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. MAIN MENU Plus+ Timer Recordings Time Channels Preferences... -
Page 15: Vcr Plus+ Channels
Press 3 to display the TIME menu. TIME I get Time Date Auto DST: Exit Press 1 to display the SET TIME AND DATE screen. TIME DATE Time --:-- (hh:mm) Date --/--/-- Press MENU cancel 4. Enter the data using the number buttons. Press 0 before single-digit numbers and follow... - Page 16 Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu. CHANNELS Auto Channel Search Add/Remove Channels Signal Type: CABLE Plus+ Channel List Cable Setup Exit Press 4 to display the VCR PLUS+ CHANNEL LIST screen. Two-DigitVCR Plus+ Channel Numbers for Cable TV VCR+ Channel Channel (USA...
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Page 17: Vcr Plus Worksheet
VCR PLUS WORKSHEET Broadcast or VCR Plus+ Channel Channel Number Cable-TV Station Number** You Receive the Name Station On* Two-DigitVCR Plus+ Channel Numbers for Cable TV (Canadian List) ESPN Allarcom PayTelevision/ Superchannel Arts & Entertainment Cable News Network-Headline News Cable News Network Canadian... -
Page 18: Additional Set-Up Features In The Preferences Menu
REMOTE VCR1/VCR2 OPTION If you own a compatible RCA, GE, or ProScan remote that has a VCR2, VCR2*LD, or DVD*VCR2 button, this feature allows you to set this VCR to respond to that button. Press 1 to select the REMOTE CONTROL item. Then press the VCR2, VCR2*LD, or DVD*VCR2 button to change. -
Page 19: Auto Play
The VCR will only respond to the compatible remote's VCR2, VCR2.LD, or DVD*VCR2 button. If you change the remote setting to VCR2, the remote that came with your VCR will no longer control To change the remote setting back to VCR1, display the PREFERENCESmenu, press 1, and then press VCR1 on your compatible remote. -
Page 20: Energysaver
ENERGYSAVER By default, this VCR automatically turns off after two hours of inactivity. Press 4 to change the time delay, or to disable the feature. • OFF: The VCR will remain turned on until you shut it off. • 1:00, 2:00, or 3:00: The VCR turns off after one, two, or three hours of inactivity. -
Page 21: Vcr Basics
LEARN THE BASICS TO GET STARTE D TheseVCR basics should be enough for you to begin enjoying yourVCR. Learning the remote control functions, playing a recorded tape, recording a program should do just that. However, there are other features that enhance the enjoyment of yourVCR,... -
Page 22: Remote Buttons
F.ADV STOP SEARCH Q" TV Turns on a compatible RCA, ProScan, or GE TV and sets the remote to control the TM Also used with the POWER button CHAN turn on a different brand of TV (if programmed) and sets the 4050 _"... -
Page 23: Tv Function Buttons
BACK to switch between the two channels. TV Buttons INFO Shows the TV's status displays on the TV screen. MUTE Reduces volume to minimum level. The TV buttons may not control all features of all models of RCA, ProScan and GE TVs. -
Page 24: Playinga Tape
Numbers (0 through 9) Select a channel up to 99 by pressing two numbers. Select a cable channel over 99 by pressing and holding 1 until 1 -- appears on the screen. Then press the other two numbers. POWER Turns the TV on and off. SLOW + and - Used with some TV menus to select and adjust features. -
Page 25: Automatic Rewind
AUTOMATIC REWIN The VCR automatically rewinds the tape if it reaches the end of the tape during playback. While rewinding, you can press POWER and the VCR will turn off after rewinding. TAPE EJECT Press EJECTon the VCR when it is stopped to eject the tape. RECORDING If you want to record something that you're watching,... -
Page 27: Recording
SEVERAL RECORDING OPTIONS that you've gone through the necessary steps to operate yourVCR, rll explain different recording features that are available suit your needs. Recording Features: • Recording (explained inVCR Basics section) • Express Recording • Timer Recording RECORDING • Timer RecordingwithVCR Plus+... -
Page 28: Recording Features
RECORDING FEATURES There are four ways to record programs: • Recording lets you press one button to start recording program. (See VCR Basics section.) • Express Recording lets you start recording a program are watching, and then set the VCR to automatically stop recording after a designated... -
Page 29: Timer Recording
TIMER RECORDING You can set up as many as eight timer recording programs. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. MAIN MENU Plus+ Timer Recordings Time Channels Preferences Audio Language Exit Press 2 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu. Timer Recording Information TIMER... -
Page 30: Timer Recording With Vcr Plus
Review the information to make sure it is correct, and then press MENU to save. Program (One time) Program been saved Channel Cable Remember insert Start Time 08:00 recordable tape turn before Time 09:30 Start Date 10/24/97 program start time. Tape Speed 1-SP... - Page 31 Enter the VCR PlusCode number shown in your local television programming guide. PLUS+ Enter PlusCode Number (From listing) 12876 Press CLEAR correct Press MENU when done Press MENU to enter the VCR PlusCode number. often should this program record? time Daily (every day)
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Page 32: Stopping Atimer Recording
STOPPING ATIMER RECORDING To stop or cancel a timer recording in progress (even an express recording): • Press and hold the STOP button on the remote (STOPoEJECT button on the VCR), or press STOP (STOP.EJECT) three times within 5 seconds. REVIEWING CLEARING PROGRAMS... -
Page 33: Recordingaudio Only
If your VCR viewing channel is 3 or 4, make sure the VCR indicator appears in the VCR's display panel. If not, press TV,VCR to turn it on. Press the SPEED button on the remote if you want to override the preferred Tape Speed setting. -
Page 34: Using Two Vcrs For Copying And Editing Tapes
USING VCRS FOR COPYING EDITING TAPES Use one VCR as the playback VCR and the other as the recording VCR. Turn on the TV and VCRs. Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel (either 3, 4, or TV's video input). If you connected your VCR using the ANTENNA jacks, tune recording... -
Page 35: Program The Remote
YOUR OTHER COMPON ENTS... remote can be programmed to control television and satellite receiver or cable box. It is initially programmed to control an RCA, or ProScanTV and satellite receiver. Other manufacturers' brands need to be programmed. PROGRAM THE REMOTE... -
Page 36: About Programming The Remote
The remote can be programmed to control other brands or remote controllable TVs, digital satellite receivers, and cable boxes. It is already programmed to operate most RCA, ProScan, and GE televisions and digital satellite receivers. PROG RAMMI NG TH E REMOTE... -
Page 37: Tvcodes
Proton ....... Daytron ......Electrohome ....06,12 Quasar ......Emerson ......Radio Shack .... 01,05,13 Envision ....... 05,06 RCA ......01,06,12 Realistic ......Fisher ......05,08 GE ...... 00,01,06,11 Sampo ....... Goldstar ....... 06,12 Samsung ....06,09,12 Hallmark ......06 Sanyo ...... -
Page 38: Programming The Remote To Control A Digital Satellite Receiver Or Cable Box
Box Codes DIGITAL SATELLITE RECEIVER OR CABLE BOX ABC......... 22,46,53,54 Anvision ........... 07,08 The remote is programmed to control an RCA, GE, or ProScan Cablestar .......... 07,08 digital satellite receiven Diamond ..........56 Eagle ..........07,08 If you have another... -
Page 39: Other Features
FEATURES TO ENHANCE OPERATION • Picture Search Options • Pro-Tect Plus Locking • Time Counter • On-Screen Displays • Tracking • Audio Reception • Audio Tape Playback OTH ER FEATURES... -
Page 40: Picture Search Options
PICTURE SEARCH OPTIONS The most basic way to search during playback is using the forward and reverse functions. This section contains several other options available for searching a tape. FORWARD REVERSE SEARCH You can view a tape during play or play-pause. Sound is turned off during picture search. -
Page 41: Frame Advance
FRAME ADVANCE Frame advance lets you view one-stop action frame after another. Frame advance works best for tapes recorded at the SP or SLP speed. Press PAUSE on the remote (PLAY,PAUSE on the VCR) to freeze the action. Press F.ADV each time you want to view the next frame of the scene. -
Page 42: Zero Search
ZERO SEARCH ZERO SEARCH The zero search feature enables the VCR to quickly return to a counter reading of 0:00:00 anywhere on the tape. This is Current tape counter 2:17:25 especially convenient when you want to repeat a segment of Press the tape several times. -
Page 43: Time Counter
TIME COUNTER The time counter shows the actual time it takes to record a 0:30:00 program or play back a segment of a recorded tape. It helps locate the beginning or end of programs you taped. The time Hours counter resets to 0:00:00 whenever the tape is ejected from Minutes... -
Page 44: Tracking
TRACKING Your VCR has automatic tracking which removes the streaks or snow from the picture. Automatic tracking is activated when you insert a tape or turn on the VCR. Occasionally you may need to manually adjust tracking, especially if the tape was recorded on a different VCR. -
Page 45: Reception
RECEPTION Some TV programs are broadcast with stereo audio or a second audio language (SAP). The Reception feature lets you select the type of audio you want to record. Press 1 to switch between Reception: STEREO, MONO, and SAP. • Select STEREOfor normal or stereo broadcast TV recording. -
Page 47: Connections
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE CONNECTING COMPONENTS PROTECT YOUR COMPONENTS FROM POWER SURGES • Connect all components before plugging power cords into the wail outlet. • Always turn off theTV and other components before you connect or disconnect any cables. POSITION CABLES CORRECTLY TO AVOI AUDIO... -
Page 48: Connectingyour Vcr
VCR is used to connect the VCR's OUT TO TV jack and your TV's antenna input. Audio/Video Jacks and Cables (RCA-type) The audio/video jacks provide very good picture and stereo sound and can be used if your TV has audio/video input jacks. -
Page 49: Choosing Avcr Connection
CHOOSING A VCR CONNECTION There are several different ways to hook up your VCR, depending on whether or not you have cable, and if you have cable, whether you have a cable box, and if some of the channels are scrambled and...well, you get the picture. -
Page 50: Tvwith Rf Jack Only
TVWITH RF JACK ONLY This connection assumes: • You are connecting antenna, cable, or cable box system. • Your television has only an RF input jack. This connection provides: • Mono sound playback from VCR. • Record one channel while watching another (except... -
Page 51: Tv With Audio/Video Jacks
TV WITH AUDIO/VI DEO JACKS This connection assumes: • You are connecting an antenna, cable, or cable box system. • Your television has audio/video jacks. This connection provides: • Stereo sound playback from VCR. • Record one channel while watching another (except when using a cable box for all channels). -
Page 52: Tv With Audio/Video Jacks And Cable Box To Unscramble Pay Channels Only
TVWITH AUDIO/VIDEO JACKS AND CABLE BOX TO UNSCRAMBLE PAY CHANNELS ONLY This connection assumes: • You are using a cable box only to unscramble premium channels. • Your TV has audio/video input jacks. This connection provides: • Stereo sound playback from VCR. -
Page 53: Reference
This section gives you some additional information about theVCR, including a description of the unit's controls and display. You also will find aTroubleshootingTips section in this Appendix, which might help to resolve some of those simple problems. Finally, this section contains your warranty information. -
Page 54: Front Panel
FRONT PANEL Remote Sensor CHANNEL.TRACKING Up or Down Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCR's channel memory. Adjusts tracking when a tape is playing. FWD Forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches the picture forward during playback. LINE 2 A/V Jacks Use these jacks to conveniently connect a camcorder second VCR to this VCR for dubbing. -
Page 55: Back Panel
BACK PANEL R AUDIO L VIDEO IN FROM (_-- --I_ MONO VHF/UHF OUT TO TV I_-- 3CH4 3 CH. 4 Switch Selects the channel to which you will tune the TV to see the VCR picture if you connect the VCR using the IN FROM ANT. and RF jacks. AUDIO (R and L) and VIDEO IN Jacks Receives signals from another component, like a VCR... -
Page 56: Troubleshooting Tips
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS No power • Check to make sure it is plugged into an operating outlet. • Check to make sure your connections are correct. respond VCR does to remote • Check to make sure there are no objects between the VCR and remote. - Page 57 play Will record • Check to make sure there is a tape in the VCR. • Try ejecting and reinserting the cassette. • Check to make sure the tape is not broken. • Check to make sure the VCR is not in pause mode. Press PAUSE or PLAY on the remote (PLAY•PAUSE on the VCR) to return to normal playback.
- Page 58 correctly Will Auto Channel Search active channels • Check to make sure the antenna connections are secure and correct. • Check to make sure the Signal Type: CABLE/ANTENNA feature is set correctly. • If Detect Automatically was selected for the Signal Type in the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH menu, try using either CABLE TV or ANTENNA instead.
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Page 59: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Format: Video: 4-Head Record/Playback System: Audio: 2 Hi-Fi record/playback system EIA standard: NTSC color Video Signal System: Antenna: 75-ohm external VHF/UHF combined antenna terminal Tuner: USA: 181 channels capability* (125 cable channels) Canada: 178 channels capability* (122 cable channels) Type: AutoProgramming frequency... -
Page 60: Limited Warranty
• Payany Authorized RCA VCRService Center the labor charges to repair your VCR. • Payany Authorized RCA VCRService Center for the new or, at our option, refurbished replacement parts required to repair your VCR. you get service: •... -
Page 61: Index
3 CH. 4 switch Eject, tape EnergySaver Accessing menus 6 Express recording Add or remove channels AUDIO and VIDEO jacks 53 Audio features, set up 42 EADV button 20, 21, 39 AUDIO menu 42 First setup Audio Only First things first playback Front panel controls Audio/video... - Page 62 Set up cable box 8 Panel, indicator channel list 28 PAUSE button 21, 22, 23, 39, 42 Signal type Picture search options SLOW button 21, 22, 38 PLAY button 21, 22, 38, 39, 52 SLPtape speed Playing a Tape 22 Solving problems POWER button 20, 21, 22, 23, 52...
- Page 64 If your VCR needs service, please contact your dealer or the nearest Service Center 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.