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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. VR636HF Serial No. Purchase Date: Dealer/Address/Phone: This symbol indicates important instructions accompanying the product. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Recording ... 29 Recording features ... 30 Express Recording (XPR) ... 30 Timer Recording ... 31 Timer Recording with VCR Plus+ ... 32 Setting Up the Channel List... 32 Using VCR Plus+... 32 Stopping a Timer Recording ... 34 Reviewing and Clearing Programs ... 34 Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP (Second Audio Program) ... - Page 4 Jacks and Cables ... 50 Choosing a VCR Connection ... 51 Advantages of Audio/Video Cable Connections ... 51 Don’t Forget about the Auto TV/VCR Feature... 51 TV with RF Jack only ... 52 TV with Audio/Video Jacks ... 53 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 See the TV Owner’s Manual. STEP 6: turn on the vcr The first time you connect your VCR and turn it on, a menu screen appears. This is the beginning of the QuickSet Guide which helps you to set up specific features of the VCR. If you choose not to use this Guide, you can set up each feature individually.
- 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. • Using QuickSet Guide • Select a Language •... -
Page 10: Using The Quickset Guide
Setting Up the VCR Using the QuickSet guide The QuickSet Guide is an automated procedure that helps you set up your VCR. The first time you turn on your VCR, the first screen of the Guide appears. Select a language. -
Page 11: Digital Satellite System Setup
3. Select English, Español (Spanish), or Français (French). Digital satellite system Setup With this setup, the VCR turns on an RCA, ProScan, or GE satellite receiver and tunes it to the desired channel at the start time of a timer recording. For other brands, the VCR tunes the receiver to the desired channel only if the receiver is turned on. - Page 12 Enter 01-125 or INPUT Press MENU to cancel 4. Enter the output channel of your satellite receiver, usually 03, 04, or video line input and press MENU. The VCR confirms that it receives all DSS signals on the specified channel. DSS SETUP...
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Page 13: Cable Box Setup
This setup applies only when all channels are received through the cable box. There are two steps: • The first sets up the VCR for the output channel of the cable box signal. • The second sets up the VCR for a remote-controllable cable box so the VCR can control the cable box by changing channels for timer or VCR Plus+ recordings. -
Page 14: Cable Box Codes
(usually 3, 4, or Video) Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU to continue Once you complete the setup, the VCR confirms that the VCR will now receive all signals on the designated channel. 5. Press MENU and select whether your cable box is remote controllable. -
Page 15: 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 16: To Change The Signal Type
4. Select one of the three AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH options. Choices one and two are self-explanatory. If you choose Detect Automatically, the VCR automatically detects which signal system you have attached to your VCR. AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH Now scanning channel 14 Press any key to cancel The VCR begins scanning for the available channels--this takes about one to two minutes. -
Page 17: Time And Date
Press MENU to exit Time and Date The VCR gives you two ways to set the time and date. The Auto Clock feature which enables the VCR to update the clock each time you turn off the VCR. The Auto Clock feature is advantageous because it updates the time for you automatically. -
Page 18: Set Daylight Saving
Press MENU to continue 4. Select your time zone. If you select Automatic for your time zone, the VCR sets the clock using the first Coordinated Universal Time information it finds. If the time is not correct, select another time zone or set the time and date through the menu system. -
Page 19: Set The Time And Date Manually
If the AUTO CLOCK SET was unsuccessful, set the clock through the menu option. The AUTO CLOCK SET feature is set to OFF automatically when you set the clock this way. 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus+... -
Page 20: Vcr Plus+ Channels
4 VCR Plus+ Channel List 5 Cable Box Setup 6 DSS Setup 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 21 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 22: 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 23: 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 24: 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 25: 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 26: 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 27: Tv Function Buttons
Select a cable channel over 99 by pressing and holding 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. PAUSE Pauses playback or recording. Press PAUSE again to return to playback or recording. -
Page 28: Playing A Tape
OFF Turns a compatible TV off and on. 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 29: 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 31: 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 32: 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 33: 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 34: Timer Recording With Vcr Plus
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 35 RECORDING 3. Enter the VCR PlusCode shown in your local television programming guide. VCR PLUS+ Enter PlusCode Number (from TV listing) 128768 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 36: 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 37: Recording Audio Only
Recording Audio Only You can record audio only from another audio source connected to the AUDIO IN (R and L) jacks on the back of the VCR or the AUDIO IN (R and Lmono) jacks on the front of the VCR. (Select L1 to record from the jacks on the back or L2 to record from the jacks on the front of the VCR. -
Page 38: 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 39: Programming The Remote
TV 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 40: 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 41: 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 43: Other Features
OTHER FEATURES features to enhance VCR operation • Picture Search Options • Tracking • Pro-Tect Plus™ Locking • Time Counter • On-Screen Displays • Audio Reception • Audio Playback First things first Setting Up the VCR VCR Basics recording PROGRAMMING THE... -
Page 44: Picture Search Options
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 45: Frame Advance
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 46: Go-To Search
OTHER FEATURES 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. 1. Press ST OP. 2. Press SEARCH on the remote until the GO-TO SEARCH menu appears on the screen. -
Page 47: Pro-Tect Plus Locking Feature
Pro-Tect Plus Locking Feature To disable the usage of the VCR, or to protect your timer r ecordings, you can lock the VCR so that the buttons on the VCR or r emote won’t work. • To Lock: Pr ess and hold the VCR button on the r emote for approximately six seconds. -
Page 48: On-Screen Displays
OTHER FEATURES ON-SCREEN DISPLAYS The INFO button sho ws the status of the VCR (Stop , Play, Rec , etc.), channel number (Video1 or Video 2 for the line input), time counter, date, time, and tape speed on the TV screen. The date and time must be set before they can be displayed. -
Page 49: Reception
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. Press 2 to switch between Tape Playback: HI-FI, LINEAR and MIX. -
Page 51: 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 52: 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 53: 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--so your TV signal is not interrupted when the VCR is turned on. -
Page 54: 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 55: 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 56: 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 57: Tv With Rf Jack And Digital Satellite Receiver
2. Press TV•VCR and select a different channel on the TV. To record a digital satellite receiver program: 1. Turn on the receiver, tune the VCR to its line input, and begin recording a program using a recording feature. Position Remote-Controllable... -
Page 58: Tv With Audio/Video Jacks And Digital Satellite Receiver
To record a digital satellite receiver program and watch a cable or off-air channel: 1. Turn on the receiver, tune the VCR to its line input, and begin recording a program using a recording feature. 2. Select a different channel on the TV. -
Page 59: 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 60: Front Panel
Remote Sensor AUDIO (R and Lmono) and VIDEO IN Jacks Receives signals from another component, like a VCR or camcorder, when it is connected to these jacks. Use INPUT on the remote to select “L2” to record from these jacks. -
Page 61: 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 or L2) appears when a line input is selected. Tape Speed Indicator (SP and SLP) Press SPEED on the remote to change. -
Page 62: 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 L) and VIDEO IN Jacks Receives signals from another component, like a VCR or camcorder, when it is connected to these jacks. -
Page 63: 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 64 • 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 65 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 •...
- Page 66 Check to make sure the Tape Playback feature is set to HI-FI to hear stereo sound during playback. The tape you are playing must be recorded in HI-FI in order to play back in HI-FI. • Must use the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks on the back of the VCR to hear stereo sound. Stereo audio too noisy •...
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Page 67: 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 68: 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 69: Index
Channel name display 46 Channel number display 59 Channels, add or remove 14 CHANNELS menu 9, 11, 13, 14, 18, 32 Cleaning the VCR 66 CLEAR button 24, 25, 33, 34, 43, 44, 45 Clearing programs 34 Commercial scan search 42... - Page 70 PLAY button 25, 26, 42, 43, 45, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56 PLAY•PAUSE button 26, 58 Playing a tape 26 Plugging in the VCR 5 POWER button 27, 58 Power surges 49 PREFERENCES menu 20 Preferred tape speed feature 22...
- Page 71 SET TIME ZONE screen 16 Set up additional features 7 cable box 11 digital satellite system 9 first 3 language 8 setting up the VCR 6 setup menu 8 using menus 8 Signal type CABLE and ANTENNA 14 changing 14 Slow-motion search 42...
- Page 72 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.
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