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RCA VR643HF User Manual

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  • Page 1 VR643HF...

  • 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. VR643HF Serial No. Purchase Date: Dealer/Address/Phone: This symbol indicates important instructions accompanying the product.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Recording ... 27 Recording Features ... 28 Express Recording ... 28 Timer Recording ... 29 Timer Recording with VCR Plus+ ... 30 Stopping a Timer Recording ... 32 Reviewing and Clearing Programs ... 32 Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP (Second Audio Program) ...
  • Page 4 Tape Playback ... 48 Connections ... 49 Things to Know Before Connecting Components ... 49 Connecting Your VCR ... 50 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 ...

  • 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 ANT and OUT TO TV 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 Press POWER on the VCR’s front panel, or VCR on the remote to turn on the VCR. The VCR will begin Auto Channel Search. Once your local channels are stored in memory, the VCR searches for a channel carrying XDS (Extended Data Services) information to automatically set the time.
  • 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.

  • Page 9: Setting Up The Vcr

    Setting Up the VCR Set-up features Below is a list of features that you may want to set up before you begin using your VCR for the first time. • Select a Language • Set Up for a Cable Box •...

  • Page 10: Using The Menu To Set Up Features

    Setting Up the VCR USING THE MENU to set up features You can set up features by using the menu system. The features you may want to set up before you begin using your VCR are explained in this section. language Select your preferred language, and the on-screen displays will appear in that language.
  • Page 11 (usually 3, 4, or Video) Enter 01-13 or INPUT Press MENU to cancel Once you complete the setup, the VCR confirms that Cable Box Setup is complete CABLE BOX SETUP The VCR will now receive all signals from the cable box on channel 04.

  • Page 12: 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 13: To Change The Signal Type

    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.

  • Page 14: Time And Date

    Setting Up the VCR 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 15 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 16: 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 17: Vcr Plus+ Channels

    3 Signal Type: CABLE 4 VCR Plus+ Channel List 5 Cable Box 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 18 Cable-TV Station 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...

  • Page 19: 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 20: 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 ANT and OUT TO TV jacks of your VCR and TV and watch your VCR on channel 3 or 4 of your TV.

  • Page 21: Front Panel (Vcr Display)

    Setting Up the VCR Front panel (vcr display) You can change the brightness level of the fluorescent display panel on the front of the VCR. Press 4 to switch between the options. • AUTO brightens the display when the VCR is on and dims the display when the VCR is off.
  • Page 22 Setting Up the VCR...

  • Page 23: 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 24: 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 25: 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 26: 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 (OFF on the remote) and the VCR will turn off after rewinding. PLAY•PAUSE TV•VCR...

  • Page 27: Tape Eject

    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 29: 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 30: Recording Features

    Press REC to set length SLP 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. Ch 13...

  • Page 31: 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 32: Timer Recording With Vcr Plus

    You can use VCR Plus+ to simplify timer programming if you have cable TV and don’t receive all channels through a cable box, have a cable box the VCR can control, or if you get your 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.
  • Page 33 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...

  • Page 34: 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 35: 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 36: 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 ANT and OUT TO TV jacks, tune recording VCR to channel 3 or 4—the one...

  • Page 37: Programming The Remote

    Television The remote may also operate your TV. Initially, it is programmed to control RCA, GE, and ProScan models. Other manufacturers’ brands need to be programmed. First things first Setting Up the VCR VCR Basics...

  • Page 38: To Control A Tv

    Programming the Remote Using the Remote with a TV Your remote can control most RCA, ProScan, and GE TVs. To use the remote with other manufacturer’s brands, it must be programmed. If the TV does not turn on when you press the TV button, the remote needs to be programmed.

  • Page 39: Other Features

    OTHER FEATURES features to enhance VCR operation • COMMERCIAL ADVANCE • MOVIE ADVANCE • Picture Search Options • Tracking • Time Counter • On-Screen Displays • Audio Reception • Audio Tape Playback First things first Setting Up the VCR VCR Basics...

  • Page 40: Commercial 66 Advance

    15 minutes long. After recording, the VCR rewinds the tape to the beginning of the recording and determines where the commercials are located. It then...

  • Page 41: Commercial Advance Marking

    1 Mark them now 2 Mark them later 3 Don't mark commercials The VCR will begin marking in 30 seconds. . . • Select OFF and the VCR will not mark the commercials. ADVANCE...
  • Page 42 PLA Y. • Select MANU AL and the VCR w on’t advance through the blocks of marked commercials until you press SEARCH. If you press SEARCH during playback of material other than commercials, the VCR advances to the end of the next “marked”...

  • Page 43: Movie 66 Advance

    MENU to begin. Press CLEAR to cancel 4. Press MENU to begin the marking process. The VCR will play the tape until it finds six seconds (or more) of blank tape or until the tape reaches the end. It will then rewind the tape to the starting point you set and begin marking the commercial segments.
  • Page 44 Press PLAY to start. Press STOP to cancel This display will time out after a few minutes and the VCR will enter the stop mode. • Pr ess 2 to Go to pr eview. The following screen appears with a video background.

  • Page 45: Picture Search Options

    OTHER FEATURES MOVIE ADVANCE Searching for preview... Press SEARCH to reverse Press STOP to cancel When a preview is detected, the VCR cues it and begins playing. MOVIE ADVANCE Press SEARCH for next Picture Search Options The most basic wa y to search during playback is using the FOR WARD (FWD) and REVERSE (REV) buttons.

  • Page 46: Slow Motion

    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. To Search: 1.

  • Page 47: Other Features 37

    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 48: Tracking

    Tracking only effects playback—not recording. 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 49: 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 50: 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 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 IN FROM ANT and OUT TO TV. The coaxial cable supplied with your VCR is used to connect the VCR’s OUT TO TV jack and your TV’s antenna input.

  • Page 53: Choosing A Vcr Connection

    VCR or the cable/antenna system. 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 ANT and OUT TO TV jacks and OFF when using the AUDIO/VIDEO output jacks—so your TV signal is not interrupted...

  • 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 3CH4 switch on the back of the VCR. Auto TV/VCR Setting: • Set the Auto TV/VCR feature to ON.

  • 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 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 58: Tv With Audio/Video Jacks And Satellite Receiver

    • To record from the satellite receiver, tune your VCR to its line input (LINE appears in display). • Tune your TV to its video input to watch the VCR or satellite receiver. Auto TV/VCR Setting: • Set the Auto TV/VCR feature to OFF. Use of TV•VCR button is not required.

  • Page 59: 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 60: Front Panel

    VCR’s channel memory. Adjusts tracking when a tape is playing. EJECT Ejects the tape when the VCR is stopped. FWD Forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches the picture forward during playback. Starts slow-motion playback during play-pause and increases slow-motion speed.

  • Page 61: Display Panel

    Channel Number or Line Input Indicator The channel number appears when the VCR is tuned to a channel. The line indicator (LINE) appears when the line input is selected. Status Indicators Show what the VCR is doing.

  • Page 62: Back Panel

    VIDEO 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) 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

    • 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 • Press TV to set remote to control the compatible 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. Will not record • Check to make sure the safety tab is intact.
  • 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: Questions And Answers About Commercial Advance

    What happens if the marking process is interrupted? Marking can be interrupted to allow use of the VCR. Marking will resume again when the VCR’s power is turned off as long as the tape has not been ejected from the VCR.

  • Page 67: 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 68: 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 69: Index

    Auto channel search 10 AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH menu 10 Auto Clock 12 Auto clock set 12 Auto play feature 18, 24 Auto TV/VCR feature 18, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56 Automatic rewind 24 Automatic tracking 24 Back panel 60 Basic recording 25...
  • Page 70 Remote buttons 22 component buttons 22 installing batteries 4 TV function buttons 23 VCR function buttons 22–24 Remote VCR1/VCR2 option 17 Remove or add channels 11 REV button 34, 43, 44, 45, 58 REVERSE button 23, 24, 43, 44, 45...
  • Page 71 TRACKING buttons 23, 44, 46, 58 Tracking feature 46 Troubleshooting tips 61 TV button 22, 36 TV codes 36 TV•VCR button 18, 23, 33, 51, 52, 53, 55, 56, 58 VCR button 18, 22 VCR channels list 10 VCR, cleaning 65 VCR indicator 33, 59...
  • 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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