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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 product. Model No. VR616HF Serial No. Purchase Date: Dealer/Address/Phone: This symbol indicates important instructions accompanying the product. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Recording ... 23 Recording Features ... 24 Express Recording ... 24 Timer Recording ... 25 Timer Recording with VCR Plus+ ... 26 Stopping a Timer Recording ... 28 Reviewing and Clearing Programs ... 28 Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP (Second Audio Program)... - Page 4 Jacks and Cables ... 48 Choosing a VCR Connection ... 49 Advantages of Audio/Video Cable Connections ... 49 Don’t Forget About the Auto TV/VCR Feature ... 49 TV with RF Jack Only ... 50 TV with Audio/Video Jacks ... 51 TV with Audio/Video Jacks and Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels Only...
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Page 5: First Things First
Read the First Three sections The first three sections of the manual introduce you to your VCR, and show you how to set the VCR up and use the on-screen menus. Reading these sections gives you the basic information you need to use your VCR. - Page 6 STEP 3: Connect your vcr If you connect your VCR to your home antenna or cable system and then to your TV, use the VCR’s IN FROM ANTENNA and OUT TO TELEVISION jacks for a good signal as shown. If you have a TV with AUDIO/VIDEO jacks, use these jacks for a better connection.
- Page 7 First Things First STEP 4: PLUG IN THE VCR Insert the small end of the power cord into the back of the VCR. Match the wide blade of the plug on the other end of the cord with the wide slot in the AC outlet. Be sure to insert the plugs completely.
- Page 8 First Things First 1. Press MENU to bring up the VCR MAIN MENU. VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Preferences 6 Language/Langue/Idioma 7 Audio 0 Exit 2. Press 5 to display the PREFERENCES menu.
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Page 9: Setting Up The Vcr
Setting Up the VCR Additional Set-up features Below is a list of set-up features that you may want to set up before you begin using your VCR for the first time. • Select a Language • Set up VCR channel list (Auto Channel Search) •... -
Page 10: Using The Menu To Set Up Features
Make sure TV is tuned to the same channel as the 3CH4 switch or TV’s video line input. • Make sure VCR indicator is on in the VCR display if you connected your VCR using the IN FROM ANTENNA and OUT TO TELEVISION jacks. -
Page 11: Vcr Channels List
If you use a cable box for all channels, this step is not necessary. 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. -
Page 12: To Change The Signal Type
Now pressing CHANNEL up or down should only select the active channels. To Change the Signal Type 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings... -
Page 13: To Add Or Remove Channels
Channel Search, especially if some of the channels have weak signals or you don’t want to watch them. 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. 2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu. 3. Press 2 to display the ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS screen. Use CHANNEL up or down or number buttons to go to the channels you want to remove or add. -
Page 14: Set The Time And Date
Setting Up the VCR Set the Time and Date 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Preferences 6 Language/Langue/Idioma 7 Audio 0 Exit 2. Press 3 to display the TIME menu. -
Page 15: Vcr Plus+ Channels
2 Add/Remove Channels 3 Signal Type: CABLE 4 VCR Plus+ Channel List 0 Exit 3. Press 4 to display the VCR Plus+ Channel List menu. VCR+ Channel My Channel 3 -> -> -> -- Use CH+/- to select Press 0-9 to change Press MENU to exit 4. - Page 16 Number** Name ESPN *Check your local or cable listing for the channel number you receive this station on. **Check your local listing for broadcast or VCR Plus+ channel number assigned. Channel Number You Receive the Station On* Two-Digit VCR Plus+ Channel...
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Page 17: What's Next--Additional Set-Up Features In The Preferences Menu
Now you are ready to select an item from the menu to set up. REMOTE VCR1/VCR2 Option The VCR’s remote controls two compatible RCA, ProScan, or GE VCRs. Most compatible VCRs automatically respond to the VCR1 button without being programmed. If you own two compatible VCRs, test them to see if the VCR1 button turns on both VCRs. -
Page 18: Auto Play
Press 3 to switch between ON and OFF. • Select ON if you want the VCR to switch to the VCR mode when the VCR is turned on or a cassette is inserted. This only applies if you connect the IN FROM ANTENNA and OUT TO TELEVISION jacks of your VCR and TV and watch your VCR on channel 3 or 4 of your TV. -
Page 19: Vcr Basics
VCR BAsICS learn the basics To get you started These VCR basics should be enough for you to begin enjoying your VCR. Learning the remote control functions, playing a recorded tape, and recording a program should do just that. However, there are other features that enhance the enjoyment of your VCR, but they aren’t necessary to get you started. -
Page 20: Remote Buttons
PWR button to turn on a compatible cable box (if programmed) and sets the remote to control the cable box. TV Turns on a compatible RCA, ProScan, or GE TV and sets the remote to control the TV. Also used with the PWR button to turn on a different brand of TV (if programmed) and sets the remote to control the TV. - Page 21 INPUT Selects between the line inputs and the VCR’s tuner. Line input refers to the signal coming from the component connected to the audio/video input jacks on the back or front of the VCR. JOG SHUTTLE and Indicator Light Used with arrow buttons for frame advance and variable speed search.
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Page 22: Tv Function Buttons
TRACKING Up or Down Lets you manually reduce the streaks that may appear on the picture during play, slow motion, or pause. Reduces picture “jitter” during stop-action playback. TV•VCR Switches the picture signal so that it either comes from the VCR or cable/antenna system. TV Function Buttons CHAN Up or Down Selects next higher or lower channel in the TV’s channel memory. -
Page 23: Playing A Tape
Automatic Rewind The VCR automatically rewinds the tape if it reaches the end of the tape during playback. While rewinding, you can press POWER on the VCR (PWR on the remote) and the VCR will turn off after rewinding. Tape Eject Press EJECT on the VCR when it is stopped to eject the tape. -
Page 24: Recording
Check the Safety Tab No matter which recording option you use, you need to make sure there is a tape in the VCR, and that the tape’s safety tab is in place. You cannot record on a tape with the safety tab removed. -
Page 25: Recording
RECORDING SEVERAL recording FEATURES Now that you’ve gone through the necessary steps to operate your VCR, I’ll explain the different recording features that are available to suit your needs. Recording Features: • Recording (explained in VCR Basics section) • Express Recording •... -
Page 26: Recording Features
Press REC to set length Each time you press the RECORD (REC) button, you increase the recording time (up to 4 hours). The VCR continues to record for the amount of time you indicate, and then automatically turns off. RECORD LENGTH... -
Page 27: Timer Recording
The data includes the channel number (press INPUT to select the line input), start time including AM or PM, and end time. The start date is automatically entered based on the VCR clock. Both the date and speed can be changed. -
Page 28: Timer Recording With Vcr Plus
TV signal off-air. Setting Up the Channel List If you did not set up the VCR Plus+ Channel List, you can do it now. 1. Display the CHANNELS menu from the VCR MAIN MENU. 2. Display the VCR Plus+ Channel List menu. - Page 29 RECORDING 3. Enter the VCR PlusCode shown in your local television programming guide. VCR PLUS+ Enter PlusCode Number (from TV listing) 12876 Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU when done 4. Press MENU to enter the VCR PlusCode number. How often should this...
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Page 30: Stopping A Timer Recording
Press and hold the STOP button. REVIEWING AND CLEARING PROGRAMS To review programs that you have already set up: 1. Press 2 when the VCR MAIN MENU is displayed to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu. TIMER RECORDINGS 1 Create a New Program 2 Review Existing Progs. -
Page 31: Recording Audio Only
RECORDING 3. 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. 4. Use the SPEED button on the remote to select a recording speed. -
Page 32: Using Two Vcrs For Copying And Editing Tapes
Use one VCR as the playback VCR and the other as the recording VCR. 1. Turn on the TV and VCRs. 2. Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel (either 3, 4, or TV’s video input). 3. If you connected your VCR using the IN FROM ANTENNA and OUT TO TELEVISION jacks, tune the recording VCR to channel 3 or 4--the one selected on the back of the playback VCR. -
Page 33: Using Dual Remote With Autoedit
RECORDING Using dual remote with autoedit Use this VCR as the playback VCR and set it to respond to VCR2•DVD on the remote as described in Setting Up the VCR section. Use your other compatible VCR as the recording VCR, which should respond to VCR1. -
Page 35: Programming The Remote
The remote can be programmed to control several components, such as a television, satellite receiver, cable box, laser disc player, DVD player, or RCA audio component. It is initially programmed to control an RCA, GE, or ProScan TV and satellite receiver. Other manufacturer’s brands need to be programmed. -
Page 36: To Control A Tv
About Programming the Remote The remote can be programmed to control other brands of remote controllable TVs. It is already programmed to operate most RCA, ProScan, and GE TVs. Programming the Remote to Control a TV If the TV does not turn on when you press the TV button, the remote needs to be programmed. - Page 37 Pioneer ... 011,027,045,062,093,113 Portland ... 011,019,027,037 ProScan ... 000 Proton ... 011,027,037,072 Quasar ... 012,038,092,111 Radio Shack ... 000,021,025,036,037, ... 059,064,078 RCA ... 000,006,011,019,027,034, ... 038,044,046,088,100,101,109 Realistic ... 021 Sampo ... 011,027 Samsung ... 006,011,014,015,019 ... 027,036,037,077,110 Sanyo ... 017,021,039,056,057,058 Scott ...
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Page 38: To Control A Satellite Receiver Or Cable Box
Programming the Remote to Control a Satellite Receiver or Cable Box The remote is programmed to control an RCA, GE, or ProScan digital satellite receiver. If you have another brand of cable box or satellite receiver with its own remote, you may be able to use the VCR’s remote to operate it. -
Page 39: To Control A Auxiliary Component
2. You may want to experiment to see which buttons will operate your component. Try pressing buttons, such as PLAY, REV, and FWD. Auxiliary Component Codes RCA/ProScan/Dimensia AM/FM ... 003 Auxiliary Component ... 004 CD ... 007 DVD ... 010 Phono ... -
Page 40: To Control A Laser Disc Player Or Dvd Component
The VCR2•DVD button on the remote is programmed to control a VCR set to respond to the VCR2 button or an RCA, ProScan, or GE laser disc player. If you have an RCA DVD component, you can program the VCR2•DVD button to operate it. -
Page 41: Other Features
OTHER FEATURES features to enhance VCR operation • Picture Search Options • Tracking • Time Counter • On-Screen Displays • Audio Reception • Audio Tape Playback First things first Setting Up the VCR VCR Basics recording PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE OTHER FEATURES... -
Page 42: Picture Search Options
Tapes recorded in SP or SLP speed giv e the best picture. Variable Speed Picture Search When the VCR is playing a tape, press JOG SHUTTLE to have the VCR enter the still (pause) mode. STILL appears in the display panel. -
Page 43: Slow Motion
3. Use TRACKING up or down to remove any streaks from the picture. 4. Pr ess PLA Y to return to normal playback. The VCR switches automatically from slow-motion playback to stop after a few minutes. Commercial Scan (Search Button) This is useful for skipping commercials or short program segments. -
Page 44: Index Search
The first index mark on the tape when you start at the beginning of the tape. Go-To Search The Go-T o search feature enables the VCR to quickl y locate a counter reading anywhere on the tape. When the VCR locates the counter reading, it will begin playback. -
Page 45: Tracking
Your VCR has automatic tracking which r emoves the str eaks 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 diff erent VCR. -
Page 46: On-Screen Displays
OTHER FEATURES ON-SCREEN DISPLAYS The INFO button sho ws the status of the VCR (ST OP, PLA Y, RECORD , etc.), channel number, time counter, date, time, and tape speed on the TV screen. The date and time must be set before they can be displayed. -
Page 47: Reception
( ) lights in the display when SAP is selected. Tape Playback The VCR records the same audio on both the Hi-Fi and linear tracks on the tape. Hi-Fi sound is recorded on separate left and right stereo channels. Monaural sound is recorded on the linear track. -
Page 49: Connections
Place an amplifier or satellite receiver on the top shelf of the stand so heated air rising fr o m it will not flo w around other components. First things first Setting Up the VCR VCR Basics recording PROGRAMMING THE... -
Page 50: Connecting Your Vcr
RF Jack These jacks are required for antenna or cable-TV connections. The RF jacks on the VCR are labeled IN FROM ANTENNA and OUT TO TELEVISION. The coaxial cable supplied with your VCR is used to connect the VCR’s OUT TO TELEVISION jack and your TV’s antenna input. -
Page 51: Choosing A Vcr Connection
VCR or the TV. You can change the setting manually by using the TV•VCR button on the remote or you can set the Auto TV/VCR feature to ON when using only IN FROM ANTENNA and OUT TO TELEVISION jacks and OFF when using the AUDIO/VIDEO output jacks--so your TV signal is not interrupted when the VCR is turned on. -
Page 52: Tv With Rf Jack Only
2. Return to First Things First, then follow the steps. Using This Connection Tune your TV to channel 3 or 4 whichever one you selected with the 3CH4 switch on the back of the VCR. Auto TV/VCR Setting: • Set the Auto TV/VCR feature to ON. -
Page 53: Tv With Audio/Video Jacks
To connect: 1. Connect cables as shown. 2. Return to First Things First, then follow the steps. Using This Connection Tune your TV to its video input channel. Use of TV•VCR button is not required. Auto TV/VCR Setting: • Set the Auto TV/VCR feature to OFF. -
Page 54: Tv With Audio/Video Jacks And Cable Box To Unscramble Pay Channels Only
To connect: 1. Connect cables as shown. 2. Return to First Things First, then follow the steps. Using This Connection Tune your TV to its video input channel. Use of TV•VCR button is not required. Auto TV/VCR Setting: • Set the Auto TV/VCR feature to OFF. -
Page 55: Tv With Rf Jack And Satellite Receiver
2. Press TV•VCR and select a different channel on the TV. To record a satellite receiver program: 1. Turn on the satellite receiver, tune the VCR to its line input, and begin recording a program using a recording feature. Caution... -
Page 56: Tv With Audio/Video Jacks And Satellite Receiver
2. Return to the First Things First, then follow the steps. Using This Connection • Tune your TV to its video input to record (or watch) the VCR or satellite receiver. • To record from the satellite receiver, tune your VCR to its line input (“L1”... -
Page 57: Appendix A: Reference
This section gives you some additional information about the VCR, including a description of the unit’s controls and display. You also will find a Troubleshooting Tips section in this Appendix, which might help to resolve some of those simple problems. -
Page 58: Front Panel
Starts slow-motion playback when in play-pause and increases speed of slow-motion playback. INPUT Selects betw een the line inputs and VCR’ s tuner. L1 or L2 a ppears in the display panel and VIDEO1 or VIDEO2 appears on the TV screen. -
Page 59: Display Panel
STEREO Indicator Lights when station you are tuned to is broadcasting stereo. VCR Indicator (Applies only if the VCR viewing channel is 3 or 4). Pr ess the TV•VCR button to turn on or off. • VCR indicator on: Picture from VCR. -
Page 60: Back Panel
AUDIO 3CH4 Switch Selects the channel to which you will tune the TV to see the VCR picture if you connect the VCR using one of the basic hookups. AUDIO (R and L MONO) and VIDEO IN Jacks Receives signals from another component, like a VCR or camcor der, when it is connected to these jacks. -
Page 61: Troubleshooting Tips
Press TV to set remote to control a compatible TV. • Check to make sure the remote is programmed to control an RCA, ProScan, or GE TV. Remote no longer controls a compatible TV, cable box, satellite receiver, or other components •... - Page 62 • Check to make sure the tape is not broken. • Check to make sure the VCR is not in pause mode. Press PAUSE or PLAY to return to normal playback. Will not record • Check to make sure the safety tab is intact.
- Page 63 VCR makes noise when stopped • 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. Will not Auto Channel Search active channels correctly •...
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Page 64: 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 65: 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 66: Index
Auto channel search 9 AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH menu 10 AUTO DST: ON or OFF feature 11 Auto play feature 16, 21 Auto TV/VCR feature 16, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54 AutoEdit feature 31 Automatic rewind 21 Automatic tracking 21... - Page 67 TV button 18, 34 TV codes 35 TV, programming the remote to control 34 TV•VCR button 16, 20, 29, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 56, 57 UNRECOGNIZED NUMBER... PLEASE RE-ENTER message 27 VCR, cleaning 62 VCR channels list 9 VCR function Buttons 18–20...
- Page 68 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.