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- Page 1 User’s Guide Changing Entertainment. Again. VR546/VR637HF...
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Page 2: Important Information
Important Information WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. Product Registration Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately. Returning the card allows us to contact you if needed. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Chapter 1: Connections & Setup ... 3 Things to Consider Before Connecting Components ... 3 Choose Your Connection ... 4 Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your VCR ... 4 TV + VCR ... 5 TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver ... 6 TV + VCR + Cable Box ... - Page 4 Table of Contents Chapter 3: On-Screen Menus (Continued) Preferences ... 19 Remote Control ... 19 Auto Play ... 19 Auto TV/VCR ... 19 EnergySaver ... 19 Front Panel ... 20 Tape Speed ... 20 Set Auto Repeat ... 20 Audio ... 20 Reception ...
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Page 5: Chapter 1: Connections & Setup
• Model VR637 (hi-fi) The graphics in this user’s guide show the VR637HF, so the jacks on the front and back of the VCR are different from those on the VR546. The VR546 also does not have the Audio menu. -
Page 6: Choose Your Connection
Chapter 1: Connections & Setup Choose Your Connection There are several ways to hook up your VCR, depending on the components connected. Please use the following chart to determine which connection is best for you and proceed to the appropriate page. -
Page 7: Tv + Vcr
Connect the other ends of the cables to the corresponding input jacks on the TV (sometimes labeled VIDEO, AUDIO L/MONO, and AUDIO R). 2. Connect the antenna/cable feed to the VCR Connect the cable or antenna RF coaxial cable to the ANT. IN jack on your VCR. Chapter 1 AUDIO... -
Page 8: Tv + Vcr + Satellite Receiver
VCR and the other end to the TV’s antenna in jack. B. Connect audio/video cables to the AUDIO OUT R and L jacks on the back of the VCR (color coded, red and white), and the VIDEO OUT jack (yellow). Connect the other ends of the cables to the corresponding input jacks on the TV (sometimes labeled VIDEO, AUDIO L/MONO, and AUDIO R). -
Page 9: Tv + Vcr + Cable Box
VCR and the other end to the TV’s antenna in jack. B. Connect audio/video cables to the AUDIO OUT R and L jacks on the back of the VCR (color coded, red and white), and the VIDEO OUT jack (yellow). Connect the other ends of the cables to the corresponding input jacks on the TV (sometimes labeled VIDEO, AUDIO L/MONO, and AUDIO R). -
Page 10: Put Batteries In The Remote Control
1. Insert the batteries matching the polarities (+ and –) on the batteries with the diagram in the battery compartment. Turn on the TV and VCR 1. Turn on the TV (if the TV you’ve connected to the VCR is an RCA, GE, Proscan, or Scenium TV, press the TV button on the remote packed with your VCR). - Page 11 Signal Type – press 3 to go back and forth between the two signal types: Cable and Antenna. When the setting you want is on the screen, press 0 to Exit (the VCR MAIN MENU appears and your signal setting is saved). Press 0 again to return to normal viewing.
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Page 12: Vcr Basics
The VCR automatically rewinds the tape if it reaches the end of the tape during playback. While rewinding, you can press the ON•OFF button (the VCR will turn off after it rewinds the tape). If the tape has no safety tab, it will be ejected. -
Page 13: Using The Remote Control
Chapter 1: Connections & Setup Using the Remote Control The remote control is capable of controlling more than just your VCR. If you have a compatible RCA, GE, Proscan, or Scenium TV, you may be able to control it. In order for the VCR’s remote control to operate a desired TV, you must first press the TV button on the remote control. -
Page 14: Using The Input Button
Reduces picture “jitter” during play-pause mode. TV Puts the remote control in TV mode. This button will automatically turn on most RCA, GE, Proscan, and Scenium TVs. VCR Puts the remote control in VCR mode. -
Page 15: Chapter 2: Vcr Features
1. Turn on the VCR and tune it to the channel with the desired programming. 2. Insert a tape with its safety tab in place into the VCR. Make sure it is cued to record at the proper starting point. -
Page 16: Timer Recording
Chapter 2: VCR Features Timer Recording You can set up to 8 different TV programs to be recorded. Before a Timer Recording will work, the VCR needs to be set up correctly. • VCR’s clock must be set correctly. •... -
Page 17: Index Search
• To Lock: Press and hold either the remote control’s ON•OFF or VCR button until the VCR indicator on the front of the VCR goes out. The clock blinks if a button is pressed while the VCR is locked. •... -
Page 18: Time Counter
0:30:00 Info Display To find out the status of the VCR, press the INFO button on the remote control. Each time you press INFO, different information appears on the screen. See the following examples. Note: The date and time must be set before they can be displayed. -
Page 19: Chapter 3: On-Screen Menus
Setup (press 5 on the remote) from the VCR MAIN MENU. Note that the VR546 does not have the Audio menu, as it is a mono model. -
Page 20: Channels
1 ALL channels 2 Only SOME channels 3 Cancel setup Channels Channels tells the VCR where to find channels and stores them in the VCR’s channel list. Auto Channel Search Use Auto Channel Search to place all available channels in memory. -
Page 21: Vcr Output Channel
The settings in this menu let you customize your VCR features. Remote Control If you have a universal RCA or GE remote with VCR1 and VCR2 buttons and a second VCR, you can set this VCR to be controlled with the VCR2 button. This allows you to control both VCRs from one remote. -
Page 22: Front Panel
Chapter 3: On-Screen Menus Front Panel You can change the brightness level of the VCR’s front panel display. In the PREFERENCES menu, press the 5 button repeatedly to toggle between options: • AUTO means the display brightens when the VCR is on and dims when the VCR is off. -
Page 23: Chapter 4: Additional Information
There’s poor quality or no picture for normal TV viewing • If using RF coaxial cables to connect the VCR to the TV, make sure the VCR indicator is not displayed on the VCR’s front panel (press the remote control’s TV•VCR button to toggle between VCR and TV-viewing modes). -
Page 24: Recording Problems
If you are using A/V cables, make sure the TV is set to the Video Input Channel. Go to page 27 for instructions. • If you are not using A/V cables, make sure the VCR is not in Video Input Channel mode. Press INPUT on the remote control to return to normal viewing. - Page 25 Make sure the Tape Playback feature is set to Hi-Fi to hear stereo sound during playback. • You must connect the VCR to the TV using A/V cables (not provided) to hear true stereo sound during playback. Go to page 5 for instructions.
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Page 26: Display Panel
Chapter 4: Additional Information Timer indicator Appears when an Express Recording (XPR) or timer recording is under way, or when the VCR is set for a timer recording and the power is turned off. The timer indicator flashes when a timer recording is set but no tape is in the VCR. -
Page 27: Limited Warranty
After the 90 days and within one year: Exchange your defective VCR with a new or, at our option, refurbished unit. We will charge you a flat handling fee of $29.95 to replace your defective VCR. How to get service: During the initial 90 days: •... - Page 28 Chapter 4: Additional Information What your warranty does not cover: • Customer instruction. (Your Owner’s Manual describes how to install, adjust, and operate your VCR. Any additional information should be obtained from your dealer.) • Installation and setup service adjustments.
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Page 29: How To Find Your Tv's Video Input Channel
How to Find Your TV’s Video Input Channel You must tune your TV to the video input channel if you are using the VCR’s Audio/Video (A/V) OUT jacks to connect to the TV’s A/V input jacks. You must select the TV’s video input channel before you can see the VCR’s menus, the cable/antenna reception, and the content that’s on a tape. -
Page 30: Index
Timer recording 14 stopping 14 TRACK buttons 10, 12 Troubleshooting 21 TV button 12, 27 TV•VCR button 19 connecting 5 VCR indicator 24 VCR Output Channel 19 VCR viewing channel 10 Video Input Channel 27 VOL+/- button 12 Warranty 25 Chapter 4... - Page 32 Visit the RCA website at www.rca.com 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. Thomson multimedia Inc. 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis, IN 46290 ©2002 Thomson multimedia Inc.