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RCA VR642HF User Manual

RCA VR642HF User Manual

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USER'S
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VIDEO CASSETTE
RECORDER

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  • Page 1 VR642HF USER’S GUIDE VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER...

  • Page 2: Important Information

    COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. DO NOT OPEN This symbol indicates Òdangerous voltageÓ inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury. VR642HF This symbol indicates important instructions accompanying the product.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Introduction Table of Contents Important Information Warnings______________________________ i Cautions ______________________________ i Note to Cable TV Installer _______________ i Product Registration ____________________ i Hooking Up the VCR Choosing a Hookup ____________________ 2 Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box _________________________ 3 Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels ___________ 4 Cable System With Cable Box to...

  • Page 4: Hooking Up The Vcr

    Hooking Up the VCR Choosing a Hookup The hookups on pages 3 through 5 are divided into two hookup types: Basic (A) and Advanced (B). The basic hookup shows the backs of TVs that have only an antenna/cable connection. It is the easier of the two and additional accessories may not be needed.

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

    Hooking Up the VCR Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box A. Basic hookup. Use this hookup for a simple connection which requires fewer accessories. 1. Set the 3CH.4 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

    Hooking Up the VCR Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels A. Basic hookup. Use this hookup for a simple connection which requires fewer accessories. 1. Set the 3CH.4 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 7: Cable System With Cable Box To Unscramble Only Pay Channels

    Hooking Up the VCR Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Only Pay Channels (such as HBO, Showtime, Pay-Per-View, etc.) A. Basic hookup. Use this hookup for a simple connection which requires fewer accessories. 1. Set the 3CH.4 switch on back of VCR to either channel 3 or 4.

  • Page 8: Connecting Two Vcrs For Copying Tapes

    Hooking Up the VCR Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes Option A hookup. Use this hookup for a simple connection which requires fewer accessories. 1. Select a hookup from pages 2 through 5 and then modify with this connection. 2. Set the 3CH.4 switch on the playback VCR to either channel 3 or 4.

  • Page 9: Connecting A Stereo Amplifier/Receiver

    Hooking Up the VCR Connecting a Stereo Amplifier/Receiver Record on the VCR from an amplifier/receiver. Connect your VCR to a stereo amplifier/ receiver to record stereo audio. 1. Select a hookup from pages 2 through 5 and then modify with this connection. 2.

  • Page 10: Setting Up The Vcr

    Setting Up the VCR Startup 1. Check accessories with VCR. Contact your dealer if any items are missing. 2. Insert batteries in remote. 3. Turn on the TV. If you used one of the basic hookups, tune the TV to the channel selected with the 3CH.4 switch on back of VCR.

  • Page 11: Place Channels In Vcr's Memory

    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.

  • Page 12: Select The Language/Seleccione El Idioma/Sžlectionner La Langue

    Setting Up the VCR Startup 7. Select the language/Seleccione el idioma/ Sélectionner la langue. The VCR displays the on-screen menus in the English, Spanish or French language. The word ÒLanguageÓ cycles through the different languages when the VCR Main Menu is displayed on the TV screen. A.

  • Page 13: 10. Set The Time And Date

    Setting Up the VCR Startup 10. Set the Time and Date. The TIMER indicator on the VCR front panel flashes until the time is set. A. Press MENU on remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU. B. Press 2 to display the TIME menu. C.

  • Page 14: 12. Set The Display Panel Brightness

    Setting Up the VCR Startup 12. Set the display panel brightness. This VCR lets you change the brightness level of the fluorescent display panel. A. Press MENU on remote to see the VCR MAIN MENU. B. Press 4 to display the PREFERENCES menu. C.

  • Page 15: Using The Remote Control

    Using the Remote Control VCR Function Buttons CHAN (CHANNEL) Up or Down Selects the next higher or lower channel in the VCRÕs channel memory. CLEAR Resets the time counter to 0:00:00. Lets you change entries when setting the time or VCR for a timer recording.

  • Page 16: Playing A Tape

    Playing a Tape Playback To play a tape 1. Turn on the TV and tune it to channel 3, 4, or the TVÕs video input to see the picture from the VCR. 2. Insert a tape in the VCR. The VCR automatically turns on. The cassette-in indicator ( VCR indicators light (if the AUTO TV/VCR feature is turned ON).

  • Page 17: Using The Playback Features

    Playing a Tape Using the Playback Features AUTO PLAY Feature This feature allows the VCR to automatically start playing when you insert a tape with the safety tab removed. 1. Press MENU on the remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

  • Page 18: Display Button

    Playing a Tape Using the Playback Features DISPLAY Button The DISPLAY button shows the status of the VCR channel number, time counter, date, time and tape speed on the TV screen. The time and date must be set before they can be displayed. 1.

  • Page 19: Index Search

    Playing a Tape Using the Playback Features Index Search The VCR has a ÒVHS Index Search SystemÓ that automatically records an index mark on the tape every time you begin recording a program. Your VCR has two index playback features. To locate the program you want to play, select a specific index number or search by scanning.

  • Page 20: Blank Search

    Playing a Tape Using the Playback Features Blank Search The VCR searches for blank portions of the tape that are more than six seconds long. 1. Insert the prerecorded tape. Press STOP. 2. Press SEARCH three times to display the BLANK SEARCH menu.

  • Page 21: Pause For Stop-Action

    Playing a Tape Using the Playback Features Pause for Stop Action This feature stops the tape in action and lets you examine the details of the scene. Stop action works best for tapes recorded in the SP or SLP speed. 1.

  • Page 22: Tape Playback: Hi-Fi/Linear/Mix Feature

    Playing a Tape Using the Playback Features 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 sound is recorded on separate left and right stereo channels. Mono sound is recorded on the linear track.

  • Page 23: Recording And Playback Feature

    Recording and Playback Feature COMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL ADVANCEª is a patented technology that detects and marks most commercials on your tape for any recording that is more than 15 minutes long. During playback, the VCR automatically skips the detected commercial segments or you can choose to manually skip them. This feature reduces three minutes of commercials into approximately 8-12 seconds of fast forwarding in the SLP speed.

  • Page 24: Commerical Aadvance

    Recording and Playback Feature COMMERCIAL To Select a Background for Playback 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. 2. Press 4 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.

  • Page 25: Recording A Program

    Recording a Program Recordings Your VCR provides different recording options. These options are explained in this section of the manual. Recording Speeds Press SPEED on the remote to select a recording speed (SP or SLP). The speed you select appears on the TV screen. Tapes recorded in LP can be played in this VCR.

  • Page 26: Express Recording

    Recording a Program Express Recording Express recording lets you record up to four hours without using the timer program feature. The VCR turns off automatically at the end of the recording. 1. Turn on the VCR. 2. Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. 3.

  • Page 27: Recording While You're Away

    Recording a Program Recording While You’re Away (Timer Recording) The timer program feature lets you program the VCR to record up to eight different programs within a one year period. Before setting the timer, make sure that: ¥ The clock is set correctly. ¥...

  • Page 28: Timer Recording From The Vcrõs Line Input

    Recording a Program Recording While You’re Away (Timer Recording) Timer Recording From the VCR’s Line Input The line input refers to the signal coming from the AUDIO1 and VIDEO1 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.

  • Page 29: Stereo Broadcast Tv Or Sap

    Recording a Program Stereo Broadcast TV or SAP (Second Audio Program) Some TV programs are broadcast with stereo audio or a second audio language (SAP). The RECEPTION: STEREO/MONO/SAP feature lets you select the type of audio you want to record. To Record Stereo Broadcast TV or SAP Turn on the TV and tune it to the VCR viewing channel, either 3, 4, or the TVÕs video input.

  • Page 30: Recording Audio Only

    Recording a Program Recording Audio You can record audio only from another audio source connected to the AUDIO1 IN (L and R) jacks on the back of the VCR. To Record Audio Only (Refer to hookup on page 7.) 1. Press the INPUT button or 0,0 on the remote to hear the source attached to the AUDIO jacks.

  • Page 31: Using Two Vcrs For Copying And Editing Tapes

    Copying and Editing Tapes Using Compatible Remote If you have a compatible RCA, ProScan or GE remote with VCR1 and VCR2 buttons, you can program this VCR to respond to either VCR1 or VCR2. This lets you control both VCRs with one remote for easier copying and editing.

  • Page 32: Location Of Controls Front Panel

    References Location of Controls Front Panel POWER TV•VCR CHANNEL or TRACKING up or down Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCRÕs channel memory. Adjusts tracking during playback. FWD (Fast Forward) Fast forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches the picture forward during playback.

  • Page 33: Display Panel

    References Location of Controls Hi-Fi Cassette-in Indicator ( Lights when a tape is in the VCR. Hi-Fi Indicator Lights when the AUDIO PLAY feature is set to HIFI or MIX. POWER Indicator Lights when power is turned on. SAP Indicator Lights when the station you are tuned to is broadcasting Second Audio Program.

  • Page 34: Specifications

    References Specifications Format: Record/Playback System: Video Signal System: Antenna: Tuner: Type: Power Requirement: Power Consumption: Dimensions: Weight: Storage Temperature Range: Operating Temperature Range: *Check your cable companyÔs compatibility requirements. Cleaning the VCR Use a soft cloth or dusting attachment of your vacuum cleaner to dust your VCR.

  • Page 35: Aadvance

    References Questions & Answers About COMMERCIAL Question Will commercials be scanned through only on playback of recordings? How fast does the COMMERCIAL ADVANCE™ VCR scan through the commercial breaks? Are commercials still recorded if I want to watch them? What if the VCR scans forward through part of my program? Once a recording has been marked, does COMMERCIAL...

  • Page 36: Trouble Checks

    References Trouble Checks Sometimes problems can be easily solved by checking a few basic things. Check below before you call for help or take your VCR to an Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter. Trouble o power VCR does not respond to remote...
  • Page 37 References Trouble Checks Trouble Stereo audio too noisy Stereo or SAP sound not recorded Rewind does not operate Timer recording not made or wrong program recorded Incorrect time or date Time did not adjust for daylight savings VCR makes noise when stopped Will not AutoChannel Search correctly Cannot select channels over 69 Cassette with safety tab removed does not start to...

  • Page 38: 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 39: Index

    References Index 3CH.4 Switch ...3-9,32 Accessories, Included ...8 Add or Remove Channels from Memory 9 ADD/REMOVE CHANNEL Menu ...9 ALERT SOUND Feature ...11 Amplifier/Receiver Connections...7 Antenna Connections ...2,3 AUDIO Menu...20,25 Audio Only, Recording ...26 AUDIO1/VIDEO1 IN Jacks...6,7,24,26,31 AUDIO1/VIDEO1 OUT Jacks ...3-7,31 AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH Feature ...9 AUTO DST Feature ...12 AUTO PLAY Feature ...15...
  • Page 40 This will only add delays in service for your product. 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis, IN 46290-1024 © 1996 Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc. Trademark(s) ® Registered Marca(s) Registrada(s) Printed in Japan Part Number 96-VR642HF-1 VQTS3232...

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