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- Page 1 User’s Guide Changing Entertainment. Again. VR706HF...
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Page 2: Product Registration
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 VCR. -
Page 3: Introduction
Universal Back-Lit Remote Control Description: The VCR’s remote control can operate most RCA, GE, and Proscan TVs with no additional steps. It can be programmed to operate many other brands of TVs. Back-lit buttons offer easier control in the dark. - Page 4 Hi-Fi Quality Sound Description: When using the VCR’s A/V jacks, you can feed stereo quality sound from your VCR to your TV or stereo. Stereo quality sound allows for two separate channels of sound (Left and Right) to be heard.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Things to Consider Before Connecting Components ... 6 Cable Considerations ... 6 Choose Your Connection ... 7 Using the RF Coaxial Cable to Connect the VCR to a TV ... 7 TV + VCR ... 8 TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver ... 9 TV + VCR + Cable Box ... - Page 6 Stopping a Timer Recording ... 33 Reviewing and Clearing Programs ... 33 VCR Plus+ SILVER System ... 34 Turning ON or OFF the Auto VCR Plus+ download ... 34 Mapping VCR Plus+ Channels Manually ... 35 VCR Plus+ System Worksheet ... 37 Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP (Second Audio Program) ...
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Page 7: Connections & Setup
Chapter 1 Connections & Setup Chapter Overview: • Things to Consider Before Connecting • Choosing Your Connection • Making Connections • Navigating On-Screen Menus • Completing the QuickSet™ Guide • Basic Recording Changing Entertainment. Again. -
Page 8: Things To Consider Before Connecting Components
If your TV has A/V input jacks, you should use A/V cables (not supplied) to connect the VCR to the TV. A/V cables provide better picture and sound quality than an RF coaxial cable. If you would like to hook up your VCR using A/V cables, refer to the Advanced Connection information on page 58 in the Other Information chapter of the manual. -
Page 9: Choose Your Connection
RF Coaxial Cable Choose Your Connection There are several ways to hook up your VCR depending on the components connected. Please use the following chart to determine which connection is best for you and proceed to the appropriate page. Chapter 1 Connections &... -
Page 10: Tv + Vcr
Connect your TV antenna/cable feed’s RF coaxial cable to the ANT. IN jack on the VCR. Note: Flip the CH 3/4 switch on the back of the VCR to the channel that is not used in your area. This will be the channel that the TV must be tuned to in order to see the VCR’s picture. -
Page 11: Tv + Vcr + Satellite Receiver
1. Connect the VCR to the TV Connect one end of the supplied RF coaxial cable to the RF OUT jack on the back of the VCR and the other end to the TV’s antenna input jack. 2. Connect satellite receiver to the VCR Connect one end of an RF coaxial cable (not included) to the antenna output jack on the satellite receiver and the other end to the ANT. -
Page 12: Tv + Vcr + Cable Box
2. Connect the cable box to the VCR Connect one end of a second RF coaxial cable (not included) to the cable box’s TV output jack and the other end to the ANT. IN jack on the VCR. 3. Connect the cable feed to your cable box Connect the RF coaxial cable feed (not included) to the antenna input jack on the cable box. -
Page 13: Set The Vcr's Ch 3/4 Switch
Set the VCR’s CH 3/4 Switch The CH 3/4 switch on back of the VCR determines what channel the TV must be tuned to see the VCR’s image. Choose whichever channel is not used locally in your area. Note: If you connected components using A/V jacks and cables, the VCR’s signal must be viewed using the TV’s Video Line Input. -
Page 14: Using The Remote Control To Navigate On-Screen Menus
The menu system in your VCR allows you to customize your preferences as well as use all the VCR’s features. To help you use the VCR as quickly as possible, there is an initial QuickSet Guide that walks you through several important setup steps at one time. -
Page 15: Vcr Basics
VCR Basics Once your initial settings are complete, you can begin using your VCR. In order to begin, you must first understand some basic concepts. TV•VCR POWER VIDEO VIDEO TAPE SPEED INPUT LEFTMONO RIGHT CHANNEL TRACKING INPUT Automatic Tracking The VCR has automatic tracking... - Page 16 This page left blank intentionally...
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Page 17: Using The Vcr's Menu System
Using the VCR’s Menu System Chapter Overview: • Using On-Screen Menus • Cable Box Setup • Setting Time and Date • Setting VCR Preferences Changing Entertainment. Again. Chapter 2... -
Page 18: Using On-Screen Menus To Set Up Features
Using On-Screen Menus to Set Up Features You set up many of the VCR’s features by using the menu system as discussed in the previous chapter. Each feature that appears in the QuickSet Guide is explained in this section as well as a few other features you should set up to get the most out of your VCR. -
Page 19: Vcr Channels List
VCR Channels List Your VCR may come with a list of channels preset at the factory. Even though it may come with such a list, you might want to add or delete certain channels. Note: If you use a cable box to view all channels, this step is not necessary. -
Page 20: Changing The Signal Type
Once the desired channel is displayed, the on-screen menu will tell you if the channel is currently in the VCR’s viewing list. Press the CLEAR button to remove a channel from the available channels list or press the INFO button to add it. -
Page 21: Time And Date
Time and Date Your VCR gives you two ways to set the time and date; manually or by using the Auto Clock Set feature. Using Auto Clock Set enables the time to be updated each time the VCR is turned off by using time and date information carried in certain broadcast signals. -
Page 22: Setting Daylight-Saving Time
3. Press 4 to choose SET DAYLIGHT SAVING. 4. Select the appropriate option. Notes: DST stands for Daylight–Saving Time. If you choose Automatic for the time zone, the VCR sets the clock using any DST information broadcast in the channel’s signal. Setting Time and Date Manually If Auto Clock Set was unsuccessful, set the time and date manually in the TIME menu. -
Page 23: Additional Set Up Features In The Preferences Menu
VCRs. If you have a universal remote control with this ability, your RCA VCR can be controlled with either the VCR1 or VCR2 button. See the documentation that came with your universal remote control for details about programming it to operate your RCA VCR. -
Page 24: Auto Tv/Vcr
Select OFF and the VCR will stay on until you shut it off. • Select 1:00, 2:00, or 3:00 and the VCR will turn off after one, two, or three hours of inactivity. Thirty seconds before automatically shutting off, the VCR displays an on-screen message reading, The VCR will turn off in 30 seconds. -
Page 25: Tape Speed
Press the SPEED button on the remote control. • Set the tape speed in the timer or VCR Plus+ system recording menus. When you turn off the VCR, the tape speed reverts to the one selected as the default. Set Auto Repeat A tape can be set to play the same segment over and over in a repeating loop with the Set Auto Repeat feature. - Page 26 This page left blank intentionally...
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Page 27: Using The Remote Control
Using the Remote Control Chapter Overview: • Buttons on the Remote Control • Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components • How To Use the Remote After You’ve Programmed It Changing Entertainment. Again. Chapter 3... -
Page 28: Remote Control Buttons
The remote control is capable of controlling your VCR and many brands of televisions. If you have an RCA, GE, or Proscan TV, you may be able to control it without having to program the remote. -
Page 29: Tv Function Buttons
Press GO BACK to switch between the two channels. INFO Shows the TV’s status displays on the TV screen. INPUT Selects between the TV’s input channel or tuner. Press to see the VCR signal if you connected your VCR using the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks. -
Page 30: Using The Input Button
TV on, point the remote control at it, then press the remote control’s TV button (this puts the remote control into TV-operating mode and should automatically turn on most RCA, GE, and Proscan TVs). Press the remote control’s ON•OFF button to see if the TV responds to the command. - Page 31 Portland ... 06, 12 Proscan ... 01 Proton ... 06 Quasar ... 11 Radio Shack ... 01, 05, 13 RCA ... 01, 06, 12 Realistic ... 05 Sampo ... 06 Samsung ... 06, 09, 12 Sanyo ... 05, 08 Sears ... 01, 05, 06, 07, 08, 10, 12 Sharp ...
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Page 32: Operating The Tv
Using the Remote Control Operating the TV After you set up the remote control, see which buttons operate your TV: 1. Point the remote control at the TV, and press the TV button. If the TV does not turn on, press the TV button and then press the ON •OFF button. -
Page 33: Using The Vcr's Features
Chapter 4 Using the VCR’s Features Chapter Overview: • Recording • Express Recording (XPR) • Timer Recordings • Using the VCR Plus+ System • Copying and Editing Tapes Changing Entertainment. Again. -
Page 34: Recording Features
Press REC to set length To Activate XPR: 1. If necessary, turn on the VCR and tune it to the channel with the desired programming. 2. If necessary, insert a tape with its safety tab in place into the VCR. Make sure it is cued to record at the proper starting point. -
Page 35: Timer Recording
Insert a tape with its safety tab in place and enough tape to record the program. • If you’ve set up the VCR for a cable box for all channels, the output of your cable box appears in the channel item of the Timer Recording menu. -
Page 36: Vcr Plus+ Silver System
During the first-time QuickSet Guide setup, the VCR prompts you to enter your zip code. Soon after, the VCR clock will set itself and your VCR Plus+ system channel list will be input for you. -
Page 37: Mapping Vcr Plus+ Channels Manually
Some TV programs are broadcast with stereo audio or SAP (Second Audio Program). For details about turning on broadcast stereo or SAP, see page 38. 1. Turn on the TV and tune it to the VCR viewing channel (either 03, 04, or the TV’s Video Line Input). -
Page 38: Vcr Features
43 ... WTBS Atlanta 60 ... WWOR-New York Note: Refer to your local TV program listings for a complete VCR Plus+ channel list for your viewing area or contact your cable company. Using the list may save you some time. -
Page 39: Vcr Plus+ System Worksheet
VCR Plus+ System Worksheet Broadcast or Station Name *Check your local or cable listings for the channel number you receive this station on. **Check your local listings for broadcast or VCR Plus+ channel number assigned. Chapter 4 VCR Plus+ System Cable-TV... -
Page 40: Recording Broadcast Stereo Tv Or Sap (Second Audio Program)
Some TV programs are broadcast with stereo audio or SAP (Second Audio Program). 1. Turn on the TV and tune it to the VCR viewing channel (either 03, 04, or the TV’s Video Line Input). 2. Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. -
Page 41: Picture Search Options
Picture Search Options The basic way to search during playback is using the remote control’s FORWARD or REVERSE buttons (FWD and REV on the VCR). This section contains several other options available for searching a tape. Insert Tape: Don’t forget to insert a recorded tape when using the search features. -
Page 42: 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 at on the tape. -
Page 43: Commercial Advance
This feature uses patented technology to detect and mark most commercials on your tape for any recording that is more than 15 minutes long. Once recording is finished, the VCR rewinds the tape to the beginning of the recording and determines where the commercials are located. It then marks the beginning and end of the detected commercial segments, and when finished, returns the tape to the end of the recording. -
Page 44: Commercial Advance Display
3. Press the PLAY button to start playback. The portion of the tape will no longer be skipped. Automatic skipping will be enabled again after the VCR detects the end of the commercial group. Notes: If you press SEARCH during playback of material other than commercials, the VCR advances to the end of the next “marked”... -
Page 45: Movie Advance
The tape is searching forward for the next preview will reverse the tape back to the start current preview. • The VCR is playing will advance the tape to the start of the next preview, long commercial, or the start of the movie (whichever comes first). VCR Features... -
Page 46: Pro-Tect Plus™ Locking Feature
VCR Features Pro-Tect Plus™ Locking Feature To protect set timer recordings and to disable the VCR for use, the unit can be locked so that the buttons on the front panel or remote control won’t work. • To Lock: Press and hold either the remote control’s ON•OFF or VCR button until the front panel display flashes. -
Page 47: On-Screen Displays
Chapter 4 On-Screen Displays Pressing the INFO button displays the status of the VCR (Stop, Play Record, etc.) as well as the channel number, time counter position, date, time, and tape speed on the TV screen. Note: The date and time must be set before they can be displayed. -
Page 48: Audio Set-Up Features
Hi-Fi and linear tracks. Tape Playback The VCR records the same audio on both the Hi-Fi stereo 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. In the AUDIO menu, press the 2 button repeatedly to switch between Tape Playback: Hi-Fi, LINEAR, and MIX. -
Page 49: Other Information
Chapter 5 Other Information Chapter Overview: • Troubleshooting • COMMERCIAL ADVANCE Q&A • Front, Rear, and Display Panel Diagrams • Specifications • Care and Cleaning • Warranty Information • Finding the TV’s Video Line Input • Advanced Connection Diagram • Glossary •... -
Page 50: Troubleshooting Tips
TIMER flashes on the VCR front panel display • The clock is not set. • Check to make sure there is a cassette in the VCR when a timer recording is set ad the power is turned off. On-screen menus appear in English, French, or Spanish •... -
Page 51: Recording Problems
• Make sure the tape’s safety tab is intact. • Make sure the VCR is not in Video Line Input mode. Press INPUT on the remote control to return to normal viewing. Playback Problems Snowy or no picture during playback •... - Page 52 Make sure the Tape Playback feature is set to Hi-Fi to hear stereo sound during playback. • You must use A/V cables (not provided) and jacks to connect the VCR to the TV (or stereo) to hear true stereo sound during playback.
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Page 53: Questions And Answers About Commercial Advance
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. Does COMMERCIAL ADVANCE work in all recording speeds? Yes, the feature works in SP and SLP. -
Page 54: Front Panel
AUDIO (LEFT and RIGHT) and VIDEO In Jacks Receives signals from another component (like another VCR or camcorder) when connected to the VCR using A/V jacks. Use the INPUT button to select L2 to record from these jacks (L1 indicates the rear panel A/V jacks being active). -
Page 55: Display Panel
(Timer indicator) Displayed when an Express Recording (XPR) or timer recording is under way or when the VCR is set for a timer recording and the power is turned OFF. TIMER flashes on the VCR front panel when a timer recording is set and no tape is inserted in the VCR. -
Page 56: Back Panel
VCR or camcorder, when connected to these jacks. Use the INPUT button on the VCR or remote control to select the rear video line input A/V jacks (L1) to record from these jacks. AUDIO (Right and Left) and VIDEO OUT jacks Sends signals from the VCR to another component, like a TV or another VCR, when the other component is connected to these jacks. -
Page 57: Specifications
*Check your cable company‘s compatibility requirements. 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 VCR and all connected components. -
Page 58: Rca Vcr 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: Finding The Tv's Video Line Input
The video line input for TVs varies by brand and model. Below are some steps to try to find your TV’s video line input: • If your TV brand is RCA, GE, or Proscan, press the TV button on the VCR’s remote control, then press the INPUT button. •... -
Page 60: Advanced Connection
1. Connect the VCR to the TV A. Connect one end of the supplied RF coaxial cable to the RF OUT jack on the back of the VCR and the other end to the TV’s antenna input jack. B. Connect the A/V cables. Connect audio cables to the VCR’s R and L Audio OUT... -
Page 61: Glossary
VCR Plus+ A feature that alolows for easy timer recording set. The VCR Plus+ SILVER system will automatically set the VCR’s time and channel list each time the VCR is turned off (time data not available in all areas). XPR See Express Recording above. -
Page 62: Index
AUDIO menu 46 Audio/Video (A/V) jacks 17, 52, 54 Auto channel search 17 Auto clock feature 19 Auto play feature 13, 21 Auto TV/VCR feature 22 Automatic rewind 13 Automatic tracking 13, 44 Back panel jacks 54 Batteries (remote control) 11... - Page 63 Tracking 44 TRACKING buttons 13, 39, 44 Troubleshooting 48 TV button 26, 57 TV function buttons 27 TV•VCR button 22, 27, 35, 38 connecting 8 VCR button 26 VCR function buttons 26 VCR indicator 35, 38, 53 VCR MAIN MENU 16, 19, 46...
- Page 64 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. Thomson multimedia Inc. 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis, IN 46290 ©2001 Thomson multimedia Inc. Trademark(s)®...