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RCA VR628HF User Manual

RCA VR628HF User Manual

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  • Page 1 video cassette recorder user's guide VR628]-_ q7oooo...
  • Page 2 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. VR628HF Serial No. Purchase Date: Dealer/Address/Phone: service personnel. This symbol indicates...
  • Page 3 IMPORTANT In addition to the careful attention devoted factor in the design of every product. This sheet lists important information accessory equipment. Please read them carefully Installation Read and Follow InstructionswAII the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product operated.
  • Page 4 12 Outdoor Antenna Grounding--If antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    VCR Plus+ Channels ... 6 Additional Set-Up Features in the PREFERENCES Menu ... 8 RemoteVCRI/VCR2 Option ...8 Auto Play... 9 AutoTVNCR ... 9 Front Panel (VCR Display) ... 20 VCR Basics ... Remote Buttons ... Component Buttons ... 22 VCR Function Buttons ... 22 TV Function Buttons ...
  • Page 6 Jacks and Satellite Receiver ... 56 Appendix A: Reference Front Panel ... Display Panel ... Back Panel ... Troubleshooting Tips ... Specifications ... Cleaning the VCR ... Limited Warranty Index ... 38 ... 39 Button) ... 42 Components ... 49 ... 5 I Cable Connections ...

  • Page 7: First Things First

    HI, MY NAME IS ROGER... and I wrote this User's Guide. that you have a rewarding user manual And, I think you'll be pleased can be accessed through the on-screen READ THE FIRSTTHREE first three sections of the manual you to yourVCR, and show you how to set theVCR up and use the on-screen menus.
  • Page 8 YOUR If you connect your VCR to your home antenna 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 9 ON THE VCR Press POWER on the VCR's front panel, or VCR on the remote to turn on the VCR. To set up the VCR, you will need to understand how to move through and change items in the on-screen menus.

  • Page 10: Vcr Plus+ Channels

    Press MENU-PROG to display the VCR MAIN MENU. MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus+ Timer Recordings Time Channels Preferences Audio Language Exit Press 5 to display the PREFERENCESmenu. PREFERENCES Remote Control: VCR1 Auto PLay: Auto TV/VCR: Front Panel AUTO Exit Press 2 to switch Auto Play to ON or OFF.

  • Page 11: Setting Up The Vcr

    Plus+ Channels • Set the RemoteVCRI/VCR2 • Set the Auto Play feature • Set the Auto TV/VCR feature Set the Front Panel Brightness you may want to set for the first System Channel feature feature SETFING UP THE VCR ¥...

  • Page 12: Using The Menu To Set Up Features

    Select English or Frangais (French). D I G ITAL SATE LLITE SYSTEM With this setup, the VCR turns on an RCA, ProScan, or GE digital satellite receiver and tunes it to the desired channel at the start time of a timer recording. Position the Satellite receiver on top of the VCR as shown in the Connections section.

  • Page 13: Auto Play

    01-125 INPUT Press MENU cancel Enter the output channel of your satellite usually 03, 04, or video line input and press MENU-PROG. The VCR confirms that it receives all DSS®signals on the specified channel. SETUP will receive signals from receiver...

  • Page 14: Cable Box Setup

    VCR Plus+ recordings. controllable cable box on top of the VCR as shown in the Connections section. Press MENU•PROG to display the VCR MAIN MENU. MAIN MENU...
  • Page 15 (usually Video) Enter 01-13 INPUT Press MENU cancel Once you complete the setup, the VCR confirms that the VCR will now receive all signals on the designated Press MENU*PROG and select whether remote controllable. CABLE SETUP your cable operated...

  • Page 16: 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 channels depending on whether they are active.
  • Page 17 To Auto Channel Search Press MENU-PROG to display the VCR MAIN MENU. MAIN MENU 1VCR Plus+ Timer Recordings Time Channels Preferences Audio Language Exit Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu. CHANNELS Auto Channel Search Add/Remove Channels Signal Type: CABLE...

  • Page 18: To Change The Signaltype

    To Change the Signal Type Press MENUmPROG to display the VCR MAIN MENU. Press4 to display the CHANNELS menu. Press3 to change the Signal Type between CABLE and ANTENNA. To Add or Remove Channels You may want to add or remove channels after you Auto Channel Search, especially if some of the channels have weak signals or you don't want to watch them.

  • Page 19: Set The Time And Date

    Press 2 to turn Auto DST: ON or OFF. 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 Press MENU-PROG to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
  • Page 20 Auto Channel Search Add/Remove Channels Signal Type: CABLE Plus+ Channel List Cable Setup Setup Exit Press 4 to display the VCR Plus+ Channel List screen. Channel My Channel VCR+ -> -> -> ---- ---- CH+/- select Press change Press MENU...
  • Page 21 Cable-TV Station 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-DigitVCR Station Numbers...
  • Page 22 VCR1/VCR2 OPTION If you own a compatible RCA, GE, or ProScan remote that has a VCR2, VCR2°LD, or VCR2°DVD button, you to set this VCR to respond to that button. Press 1 to select the Remote Control item. Then press the...

  • Page 23: Autotvncr

    VCR and TV and watch or 4 of your Select OFF if you want the VCR to remain in the TV mode. This is useful if you watch your VCR on the TV's video input and you don't want your antenna/cable by the VCR.

  • Page 24: Front Panel (Vcr Display)

    FRONT PANEL (VCR DISPLAY) You can change the brightness 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 25: Vcr Basics

    L3 w. BAs, s but they If you want just keep ¥ ¥ to know in order to watch a movie VCR Basics tells you what you need or tape your favorite show.

  • Page 26: Remote Buttons

    ENT BU'I-FON AUX Used with PWR button to turn on a compatible component. PWR Turns off VCR when remote is set to control the VCR. Also turns some compatible components on and off. SAT-CABLE Turns on a compatible satellite receiver. Can be programmed to control different receivers.
  • Page 27 PAUSE Pauses playback or recording. return to playback or recording. PLAY Plays a tape. PWR Turns off the VCR when the remote is set to control the VCR. REC Starts VCR recording. Also used for express recording. REV Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped.

  • Page 28: Tv Function Buttons

    TV menus features. VOL Up and Down Raises and lowers sound of TV. PLAYING A TAPE Tune the TV to your VCR viewing channel (3, 4, or TV's video input). Insert a tape in the VCR. such as record, playback, reduce...

  • Page 29: Automatic Rewind

    The VCR automatically rewinds the tape if it reaches the end of the tape during playback. While rewinding, POWER on the VCR (OFF on the remote) and the VCR will turn off after rewinding. TAPE EJECT Press EJECTon the VCR when it is stopped to eject the tape.

  • Page 30: Check The Safety Tab

    CHECK THE SAFETY 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

    I'll explain different recording features to suit your needs. Recording Features: • Recording (explained in VCR Basics section) • Express Recording • Timer Recording • Timer Recording withVCR • Broadcast Stereo or Second Program (SAP) •...

  • Page 32: Recording Features

    Press RE¢ Length Each time you press the RECORD button, recording time (up to 4 hours). The VCR continues to record for the amount of time you indicate, and then automatically to start recording a program stop period of time.

  • Page 33: Timer Recording

    The TIMER indicator appears in the display when you turn off the VCR and a •timer recording has been set. It flashes if there is no tape in the VCR. For cable box or •satellite receiver the VCR can control, turnit on before the recording is to begin.

  • Page 34: Timer Recording Withvcr Plus

    RECORDING You can use VCR Plus+ to simplify timer programming have cable TV and don't receive all channels through box, have a cable box the VCR can control, or if you get your TV signal off-air. Setting Up the Channel if you did not set up the VCR Plus+ channel list, you can do it now.
  • Page 35 Enter the VCR PlusCode shown in your local television programming guide. PLUS+ Enter PlusCode Number (from listing) 12876 Press CLEAR correct Press MENU when done Press MENUmPROG to enter the VCR PlusCode number. often should this program record? Time Daily...

  • Page 36: Stopping Atimer Recording

    To stop or cancel a timer recording recording): • Press and hold the STOP button REVIEWING CLEARING To review programs that you have already set up: Press 2 when the VCR MAIN MENU is displayed to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu. TIMER RECORDINGS Create Program 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. Press the INPUT button on the remote to select the line input (LINE).

  • Page 38: Usingtwovcrs For Copying And Editingtapes

    Turn on the"IV and VCRs. Tune the TV to the VCR viewing video input). If you connected your VCR using the IN FROM ANT and OUT TO TV jacks, tune recording selec_.ed on the back of the playback If you have connected...

  • Page 39: Programming The Remote

    COMPON ENTS... remote can be programmed several components, such as a television, satellite receiver, cable box, laser disc player, DVD player, or RCA audio component. Initially, the remote is programmed an RCA, GE, or ProScan receiver.You will need to program manufacturer's brands.

  • Page 40: To Control A Tv

    ABOUT PROG RAMMI The remote is already programmed to operate most RCA, ProScan, and GE TVs. You may program the remote to control other manufacturers' brands. PROGRAMMING TH E REMOTE TO CONTROL If the TV does not turn on when you press the TV button, the remote needs to be programmed.
  • Page 41 Brand Code A-Mark Admiral 005,114 Amtron Akai ... 002,103 Anam 104,105 Anam National 038,106 01 1,019,027,088,107 Bell & Howell 005,013 Candle 01 1,027,033 Citizen 01 1,027,033,064 Colortyme 01 1,027,084 Concerto 011,027 Contec/Cony 036,037,040,042,064 Craig Curtis Mathes 000,01 015,027,037 Daewoo 01 1,019,027, I 12, I 16 Daytron 01 1,027...

  • Page 42: To Control An Auxiliary Component

    Point the remote at the component does not turn on, press AUX and then PWR. You may want to experiment operate your component. PLAY, REV, and FWD. TO CONTROL to operate RCA, ProScan, such as a radio, CD amplifier, digital satellite to be programmed.

  • Page 43: To Control A Laser Disc Player Or Dvd Component

    The VCR2oDVD button on the remote is programmed control a VCR set to respond to the VCR2 button RCA, ProScan, or GE laser disc player. If you have an RCA DVD component, VCR2oDVD button to operate it. Turn on the component.

  • Page 44: To Control A Digital Satellite Receiver Or Cable Box

    CONTROL A DIGITAL 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 digital satellite receiver with its own remote, you may be able to use the VCR's...

  • Page 45: Other Features

    FEATURES TO ENHANCE OPERATION • Picture Search Options • Tracking • Time Counter • On-Screen Displays • Audio Reception • AudioTape Playback OTH ER FEATURES ¥...

  • Page 46: Picture Search Options

    Use TRACKING up or down to remove any streaks from the picture. Press PLAY to return to normal playback. The VCR switches automatically stop after a few minutes. COMMERCIAL SCAN (SEARCH This is useful for skipping commercials •...

  • Page 47: Frame Advance

    Press FORWARD (FWD) to search forward or REVERSE (REV) to search in reverse. The VCR will locate your index mark and begin playback. If you did not enter a specific index n_Jmber, the VCR will locate the next index mark and begin playback.

  • Page 48: Go-To Search

    Press STOP to stop Go-To searching. TRACKING Your VCR has automatic tracking snow from the picture. Automatic insert a tape or turn on the VCR. Occasionally you may need to manually adjust tracking, especially if the tape was recorded on a different VCR.

  • Page 49: On-Screen Displays

    ON-SCREEN DISPLAYS The INFO button shows the status of the VCR (STOP, PLAY, 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 50: Audio Set-Up Features

    The audio set-up features enhance your tape playback and recordings. The features in this section are accessed through AUDIO menu and are shown in the displays below. Press MENU,PROG to display the VCR MAIN MENU. MAIN MENU Plus+ Timer Recordings...

  • Page 51: Tape Playback

    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 53: Connections

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE CONNECTING COMPONENTS from Protect Your Components • Connect all components before plugging any power cords into the wall outlet. • Always turn off the TV and other components before you connect or disconnect any cables. Position Cables Correctly to Avoid...

  • Page 54: Connectingyourvcr

    TV. 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...

  • Page 55: Choosinga Vcr Connection

    The TV/VCR switch controls whether the picture signal is coming from the 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 TVNCR 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 I"V signal is not interrupted...

  • Page 56: Tv With Rf Jack Only

    (1) coaxial cable for cable or antenna connection; (2) for cable box If your cable box is remote controllable: • Position it on top of the VCR as shown. Make sure not to block any of the VCR's ventilation holes. To connect: Connect cables as shown.

  • Page 57: Tv With Audio/Video Jacks

    • (3) audiolvideo cables If your cable box is remote controllable: • Position it on top of the VCR as shown. Make sure not to block any of the VCR's ventilation holes. To connect: Connect cables as Shown. Return...

  • Page 58: Unscramble Pay Channels Only

    • (1) splitter If your cable box is remote controllable: • Position it on top of the VCR as shown. Make sure not to block any of the VCR's ventilation To connect: Connect cables as shown. Return to First Things First, then follow...
  • Page 59 Recording one off-air or cable channel while watching another. If your digital satellite receiver is remote controllable: • Position it on top of the VCR as shown. Make sure not to block any of the VCR's ventilation holes. To use this connection, you must have: •...

  • Page 60: Tv With Audio/Video Jacks And Satellite Receiver

    If your digital satellite receiver • Position it on top of the VCR as shown. Make sure not to block any of the VCR's ventilation To use this connection, you must have: • (3) coaxial cables and (6) audio/video cables To connect: Connect cables as shown.

  • Page 61: Appendix A: Reference

    This section gives you some about the VCR, including a description controls and display. You also will find aTroubleshootingTips Appendix, which might help to resolve simple problems. Finally, this section contains information. additional information of the unit's section in this...

  • Page 62: Front Panel

    INPUT Selects between the line input and VCR's tuner. refers to the signal coming from the component the audio/video input jacks on the back of the VCR. PAUSE Pauses action for viewing recording to prevent recording PLAY Plays a tape.

  • Page 63: Display Panel

    Channel Number or Line Input Indicator 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 64: Back Panel

    VIDEO 3C!!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 65: Troubleshooting Tips

    Check to make sure there are no objects between the VCR and remote. 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.
  • Page 66 Try ejecting and reinserting the cassette. • 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 •...
  • Page 67 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 •...

  • Page 68: Specifications

    *Check your cable company's compatibility CLEANING THE VCR Use a soft cloth or dusting attachment dust your VCR. Remove dust from the ventilation top, back, sides, and bottom of the cabinet. Plastic surfaces are easily scratched and can be marred by alcohol and various solvents.

  • Page 69: Limited Warranty

    VCR. How you get service: • Take your VCR to any Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter. To identify your nearest Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter, ask your dealer, look in the Yellow Pages, or call 1-800-336-1900. • Show the service technician your evidence of purchase date.

  • Page 70: Index

    50 Cassette indicator CHAN buttons CHANNEL buttons Channel number display Channel, viewing Channels, add or remove Channels list, VCR 12 CHANNELS menu Choosing a VCR connedion Cleaning the VCR 64 CLEAR button Clearing programs Commercial Connections choosing...
  • Page 71 F.ADV button 23, 43 First setup First things first FORWARD button 25, 42, 43, 44, 45 Frame advance Front panel controls Front panel display feature FWD button 34, 42, 43, 44, 45, 58 GO BACK button 23, 24 Go-to search feature GO-TO SEARCH menu Important information...
  • Page 72 VCR plus+ 30 Remote buttons 22 component buttons 22 installing batteries 4 TV function buttons 24 VCR function buttons 22-24 Remote VCR1NCR2 option Remove or add channels 14 REV button 34, 42, 43, 44, 58 REVERSEbutton 23, 25, 42, 43, 44...
  • Page 73 TV.VCR button 19, 24, 33, 51, 52, 53, 55, 56, 58 VCR button 19, 22 VCR channels list 12 VCR, cleaning VCR indicator 33, 59 VCR MAIN MENU 6, 8, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 23, 29, 30, 32, 46...

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