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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. VR629HF 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 (XPR) ... 24 Timer Recording ... 25 Timer Recording with VCR Plus+ ... 26 Setting Up the Channel List... 26 Using 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 ... 44 Choosing a VCR Connection ... 45 Advantages of Audio/Video Cable Connections ... 45 Don’t Forget about the AUTO TV/VCR Feature... 45 TV with RF jack only ... 46 TV with audio/video jacks ... 47 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 ANT. IN and RF OUT jacks for a good signal as shown. If you have a TV with AUDIO/VIDEO jacks, use the jacks for a better connection.
- Page 7 Match the wide blade of the plug with the wide slot in the outlet. Be sure to insert the plug completely. 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. •...
- Page 8 0 Exit See Additional Set-Up Features for detailed information about the Auto Play feature. STEP 8: SET UP THE VCR Once you understand how to move around through the menus, go to the next section to set up your VCR.
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Page 9: Setting Up The Vcr
Setting Up the VCR on-screen guide and 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
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 11: To Auto Channel Search
Setting Up the VCR To Auto Channel Search 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 Audio 7 Language 0 Exit 2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu. -
Page 12: To Change The Signal Type
Setting Up the VCR To Change the Signal Type 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. 2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu. 3. Press 3 to change the Signal Type between CABLE and ANTENNA. To Add or Remove Channels... -
Page 13: Set The Time And Date
Select ON if you want the VCR’s clock to automatically adjust for daylight-saving time. • Select OFF if you do not want the VCR’s clock to adjust for daylight-saving time. Set the Time and Date 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. -
Page 14: 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 screen. VCR+ Channel My Channel 3 -> -> -> -- Use CH+/- to select Press 0-9 to change Press MENU to save 4. - Page 15 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 Two-Digit VCR Plus+ Channel Station On*...
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Page 16: 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 If you own a compatible RCA, GE, or ProScan remote that has a VCR2, VCR2•LD, or VCR2•DVD button, this feature allows you to set this VCR to respond to that button. -
Page 17: Auto Play
VCR is turned on or a cassette is inserted. This only applies if you connect the ANT. IN and RF OUT jacks of your VCR and TV and watch your VCR on channel 3 or 4 of your •... -
Page 18: Energysaver
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. Thirty seconds before shutting off, the VCR will warn you with a screen reading, “The VCR will turn off in 30 seconds. -
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
Remote Buttons The remote control is capable of controlling your VCR and many brands of televisions. If you have an RCA, ProScan, or GE TV, you may be able to control it without having to program the remote. Component Buttons OFF Turns off VCR when remote is set to control the VCR. -
Page 21: Tv Function Buttons
1 until 1 – – appears on the screen. Then press the other two numbers. OFF Turns off the VCR when the remote is set to control the VCR. Turns off other components if remote is programmed. PAUSE Pauses playback or recording. Press PAUSE again to return to playback or recording. -
Page 22: Playing A Tape
OFF Turns the TV off. VOL Up and Down Raises and lowers sound of TV. Playing a Tape 1. Tune the TV to your VCR viewing channel (3, 4, or TV’s video input). 2. Insert a tape in the VCR. -
Page 23: Automatic Rewind
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 OPTIONS 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
Each time you press the RECORD 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. To stop an express recording, press and hold STOP for a few seconds. -
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. The date and/or speed can be changed when flashing. -
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 for a few seconds. 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 Audio Only You can record audio only from another audio source connected to the AUDIO IN 1 (R and L/MONO) jacks on the back of the VCR or the AUDIO IN 2 jacks on the front panel. 1. Press the INPUT button on the remote to select the line input. -
Page 32: Using Two Vcrs For Copying And Editing Tapes
1. Connect the VCRs using the diagram below. 2. Turn on both VCRs and TV. 3. Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel (either 3, 4, or TV’s video input). 4. If you are using coaxial cables for the connection, tune recording VCR to channel 3 or 4—the one selected on the... -
Page 33: Programming The Remote
The remote can be programmed to control a television. It is programmed to control an RCA, GE, or ProScan TV. Other manufacturer’s brands need to be programmed. First things first Setting Up the VCR... -
Page 34: About Programming The Remote
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 televisions. 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 35: Tv Codes
Daytron ... 06 Electrohome ... 06,12 Quasar ... 11 Emerson ... 06 Radio Shack ... 01,05,13 Envision ... 05,06 RCA ... 01,06,12 Fisher ... 05,08 Realistic ... 05 GE ... 00,01,06,11 Sampo ... 06 Goldstar ... 06,12 Samsung ... 06,09,12 Hallmark ... -
Page 37: Other Features
OTHER FEATURES features to enhance VCR operation • Picture Search Options • Pro-Tect Plus™ Locking • Tracking • Time Counter • On-Screen Displays • Audio Reception • Audio Playback First things first Setting Up the VCR VCR Basics recording PROGRAMMING THE... -
Page 38: Picture Search Options
2. Pr ess FOR WARD to incr ease or REVERSE to decr ease the speed of the search. 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. -
Page 39: Commercial Scan (Search Button)
3. Pr ess PAUSE or PLA Y to return to normal playback. 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 40: Index Search
During playback you can locate the program you want to play by the number of index marks or by scanning. The VCR will search forward or reverse from the location you are on the tape. -
Page 41: 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 42: 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 43: Audio Set-Up Features
The audio set-up features enhance your tape playback and recordings. The features in this section are accessed through the AUDIO men u and are shown in the displa ys below. 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus+... -
Page 44: Reception
Pr ess 2 to switch between Tape Playback: HI-FI, LINEAR and MIX. To enjoy Hi-Fi sound, connect your VCR to a ster eo television or amplifier/receiver using the audio/video jacks. The Tape Playback feature lets you select which audio you play back. -
Page 45: 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 46: Connecting Your Vcr
RF Jack These jacks are required for antenna or cable-TV connections. The RF jacks on the VCR are labeled ANT. IN and RF OUT. The coaxial cable supplied with your VCR is used to connect the VCR’s RF OUT jack and your TV’s antenna input. -
Page 47: 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 the ANT. IN and RF OUT jacks and OFF when using the AUDIO/VIDEO output jacks –... -
Page 48: 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 3 CH. 4 switch on the back of the VCR. Auto TV/VCR Setting: •... -
Page 49: 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 50: 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 51: Appendix: 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 52: Front Panel
VCR’s channel memory. Adjusts tracking when a tape is playing. Press both together to recenter tracking. FWD Forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches the picture forward during playback. Starts slow motion during play- pause and increases slow-motion speed. -
Page 53: Display Panel
There is no indicator for PM. Channel Number or Line Input Indicator The channel number appears when the VCR is tuned to a channel. The line indicator (L1) appears when the line input is selected. Status Indicators Show what the VCR is doing. -
Page 54: Back Panel
Back Panel 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 one of the basic hookups. AUDIO (R and L1) and VIDEO IN Jacks Receives signals from another component, like a VCR or camcorder, when it is connected to these jacks. -
Page 55: Troubleshooting Tips
• The batteries may need changing. • Make sure the Remote VCR1/VCR2 setting is set to VCR1 so the remote that came packed with your VCR can operate it. Remote no longer controls an RCA, ProScan, or GE TV •... - Page 56 • 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. • Check the ProTect Plus™ feature. Rewind does not operate •...
- Page 57 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 58: Limited Warranty
Pay any Authorized RCA VCR Service Center the labor charges to repair your VCR. • Pay any Authorized RCA VCR Service Center for the new or, at our option, refurbished replacement parts required to repair your VCR. How you get service: •... -
Page 59: 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 60: Index
Channel List 26 Channel, VCR viewing 5 CHANNEL•TRACKING button 50 Channels, add or remove 10 Channels list, VCR 8 Choosing a VCR connection 45 Cleaning the VCR 57 CLEAR button 18, 19 Clearing programs 28 Commercial scan 37 Component buttons 18... - Page 61 On-screen displays 40 Overheating 43 PAUSE button 19 Picture search options 36 PLAY button 19, 36, 50 Playing a Tape 20 Plugging in the VCR 5 POWER button 21, 50 Power surges 43 PREFERENCES menu 14 Pro-Tect Plus 38 Problem solving 53...
- Page 62 36 SEARCH button 19 Set time and date manually 11 Set up first 3 language 8 using menus 8 Set up the VCR 7 Signal type, changing 10 Slow-motion search 36 SLP 20 Solving problems 53 SP 20 Specifications 57...
- Page 63 Index VCR Indicator 51 VCR Plus+ setting up channels 12 worksheet for channels 12 VCR Plus+ channel list 12 Canada 13 USA 12 VCR Plus+ channels 12 VCR Plus+ recording 27 VCR viewing channel 5 VOL buttons 20 Warranty, limited 56...
- Page 64 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.