RCA VR613HF User Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. RCA Manuals
  4. VCR
  5. VR613HF
  6. User manual
RCA VR613HF User Manual

RCA VR613HF User Manual

Rca video cassette recorder user's guide
Hide thumbs
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

VR613HF
USER'S
GUIDE
VIDEO CASSETTE
RECORDER

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the VR613HF and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Subscribe to Our Youtube Channel

Related Manuals for RCA VR613HF

Summary of Contents for RCA VR613HF

  • Page 1 VR613HF USER’S GUIDE VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER...

  • Page 2: Cautions

    Do not defeat the safety feature of the plug. The wide blade fits into the wall socket only one way. If you need an extension cord, make sure it matches the plug of the VCR. For U.S.A. — Operate VCR only on 120 volts, 60Hz AC power (normal house power).

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Setting Up the VCR Startup Check Accessories With VCR ________ 8 Insert Batteries in Remote ___________ 8 Turn on TV and VCR _______________ 8 Place Channels in VCR's Memory ____ 9 Add or Remove Channels from Select the Language/ Set the AUTO TV/VCR Feature ______ 10...

  • 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 monitor/receiver (TV with audio and video jacks) using a signal splitter. 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 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

    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

    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 8: Connecting Two Vcrs For Copying Tapes

    2. Connect as shown. This connection requires additional accessories not provided. If your other VCR is not stereo, a Y-adapter may be required to hear sound from both channels. 3. Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV.

  • Page 9: Connecting A Stereo Amplifier/Receiver

    3. Plug in power cords of amplifier/ receiver, VCR, and TV. 4. Turn to page 27 for “Recording Audio Only.” Select the line input on the VCR to receive the audio signal from the amplifier/receiver. Play back stereo tapes or receive a stereo broadcast through an amplifier/receiver.

  • Page 10: Setting Up The Vcr

    If you used one of the advanced hookups, tune the TV to the TV’s video input. (See TV owner’s manual for details.) 4. Turn on the VCR. A. Press VCR on the remote. The POWER and VCR indicators in the VCR’s display panel light. SEARCH...

  • 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 AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH. If the message does not appear, go to step A below.

  • Page 12: Select The Language/Seleccione El Idioma

    The VCR indicator does not light in the display panel. Change channels using the TV’s remote. E. Return the TV to the VCR viewing channel — CH3 or CH4. F. Press TV•VCR to switch back to the picture from the VCR.

  • Page 13: Set Display Panel Brightness

    • Select DIM to keep the display panel dim. 11. Set the time and date. When you first turn on the VCR, -:-- appears in the clock area of the VCR’s display panel. A. Press MENU on remote to display VCR MAIN MENU.

  • Page 14: Using The Remote Control

    TV. See page 14. VCR Function Buttons Press VCR to set remote to control the VCR to use the function buttons. CHAN (Channel) Up or Down Selects the next higher or lower channel in the VCR’s channel...

  • Page 15: Buttons

    Press the TV button to set remote to control a compatible TV. Some buttons may not work with the TV. +/– Operates the TV menus on some RCA TVs. CHAN (Channel) Up or Down Selects next higher or lower channel in the TV’s channel memory when remote is set to control a TV.

  • Page 16: Controlling A Tv

    The VCR‘s remote is preprogrammed to control the basic functions of a compatible RCA, ProScan, or GE TV. Also, you can set up the remote to control other manufacturer‘s brands. To program the remote, enter the remote code numbers that correspond to your brand.

  • Page 17: Controlling A Cable Box

    Using the Remote Control Controlling a Cable Box The CABLE button on the VCR’s remote is preprogrammed to control a compatible RCA cable box. If your cable box is another manufacturer’s brand and has its own remote, you will probably be able to program the VCR’s remote to control your cable box. To program the VCR’s remote, enter the code that corresponds to your brand.

  • Page 18: Playing A Tape

    3. Press PLAY•PAUSE on the VCR or PLAY on the remote if necessary. appears in the VCR’s display panel. 4. Press TRACKING up or down on the remote or VCR to remove any streaks from the picture if necessary. Details are on page 20.

  • Page 19: Using The Playback Features

    AUTO REPEAT Feature When you set this feature, the VCR plays a tape, for the amount of time you specify, over and over. For example, if you enter a length of two hours, the VCR will play the tape for two hours, automatically rewind the tape, and play the tape again.

  • Page 20: Display Button

    Playing a Tape Using the Playback Features DISP (Display) Button 1. Press DISP to display the status of the VCR, channel number, time counter, date, time, and tape speed on the TV screen. You must set the time and date before they can be displayed.

  • Page 21: Picture Search

    — to decrease the speed. 3. Use TRACKING up or down to remove any streaks from the picture. 4. Press PLAY on the remote or PLAY• PAUSE on the VCR to return to normal playback. The VCR automatically switches from slow-motion playback to stop after a few minutes.

  • Page 22: Frame Advance

    VCR to resume normal playback. Automatic Tracking The VCR has automatic tracking which adjusts the picture when you play a tape recorded on another VCR. Automatic tracking is turned on when a tape is inserted or the VCR’s power is turned on. Manual Tracking Occasionally, you may need to manually adjust tracking on a tape recorded on a different VCR or camcorder.

  • Page 23: Commercial Scan (Search Button)

    VCR to search. Press CLEAR on the remote to correct an entry. 4. Press FWD on the VCR or press FF on the remote to search forward or REW to search backward. 5. Press STOP to stop index searching.

  • Page 24: Zero Search

    SEARCH menu on the TV screen. The current time counter appears. 8. Press REW or FWD on the VCR, or FF on the remote to return to 0:00:00. The time counter remains in the upper right corner of the TV screen during search.

  • Page 25: Tape Playback: Hi-Fi/Mix/Linear Feature

    Using the Playback Features TAPE Playback: HI-FI/MIX/LINEAR 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. Monaural sound is recorded on the linear track.

  • Page 26: Recording A Program

    Basic Recording – Operating Instructions To Make a Recording Turn on the TV and tune it to the VCR viewing channel, either 3, 4, or the TV’s video input channel. 1. Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.

  • Page 27: 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. POWER TV•VCR Display showing 30 minutes remaining for express recording Operating Instructions 1.

  • Page 28: Recording Broadcast Stereo Tv Or Sap

    The RECEPTION: STEREO/SAP/MONO 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 TV’s video input. 1. Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.

  • Page 29: Recording Audio Only

    The tape speed indicator appears on the TV screen. 3. Start playing the audio source. Then, press RECORD on the VCR or REC on the remote to begin recording. 4. Press STOP•EJECT on the VCR or STOP on the remote when you are finished.

  • Page 30: 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 31: Timer Recording From The Vcr's Line Input

    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 VCR’s AUDIO and VIDEO IN jacks. Recording from the line input is convenient if you have a satellite receiver or similar component attached to these jacks.

  • Page 32: Using Two Vcrs For Copying And Editing Tapes

    Copying and Editing Tapes Using Compatible Remote If you have a compatible RCA or ProScan 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 33: References

    Back Panel 3 CH. 4 Switch Selects the channel to which you tune the TV to see the VCR picture if you connect the VCR using one of the basic hookups. IN FROM ANT. (Antenna) Connector Receives a signal from an antenna or cable system when attached.

  • Page 34: Display Panel

    Record Lights when VCR is set for timer recording and Record-pause VCR is turned off. Flashes if tape is not inserted. Playback VCR Indicator (Applies Only to Basic Hookups) Play-pause Press TV•VCR to turn on or off.

  • Page 35: 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 36: Trouble Checks

    • No cassette in VCR. • Eject and reinsert cassette. • Broken tape — try another cassette. • VCR is in pause mode. Press PAUSE on the remote or PLAY•PAUSE on the VCR during recording or playback. • Safety tab removed from cassette.

  • Page 37: Trouble Checks

    • Check to see if AUTO DST is turned on. • VCR is removing tape from heads. This is normal. The head cylinder inside the VCR continues to rotate for a few minutes after you put the VCR in the stop mode.

  • 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

    SEARCH Button ...12-13,21,22 Searching, Picture...19 Seleccione el Idioma...11 Sensor, Remote ...31 SET CLOCK Menu...11 Setting a Timer Recording ...28 Setting Up the VCR...8-11 PREFERENCES Menu ...10,11,17,30 SIGNAL TYPE Feature ...9 SLOW•F.ADV (Frame Advance) Button...13,20 Slow Motion ...19 SLP Speed ...24 Solving Problems ...34-35...
  • Page 40 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.

Table of Contents