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- Page 1 User’s Guide Changing Entertainment. Again. VR708HF...
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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, VCRs, cable boxes, and satellite receivers. 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 Display Panel ... 55 Back Panel ... 56 Specifications ... 57 Cleaning the VCR ... 57 RCA VCR Limited Warranty ... 58 Finding the TV’s Video Line Input ... 59 Advanced Connection ... 60 Glossary ... 61 Index ... 62...
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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 60 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
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. IN jack on the VCR. 3. Connect the antenna to your satellite receiver If necessary, connect an antenna or cable box RF coaxial cable (not included) to the antenna input jack on the satellite receiver. -
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 STOP•EJECT POWER VIDEO AUDIO TAPE SPEED INPUT LEFT/MONO RIGHT CHANNEL TRACKING INPUT 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 • Satellite Receiver Setup • 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
Setup for a Digital Satellite Receiver With this setup, the VCR turns on an RCA, ProScan, or GE satellite receiver antenna 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 19 5. Press MENU and enter the code for your digital satellite receiver from the Satellite Receiver Codes list (shown below). Note: RCA and Proscan satellite receivers operate with either 3-digit or 4-digit channel numbers depending on the model. Please note how many numbers are entered on your RCA or Proscan satellite receiver before entering a code number into the VCR’s SAT Setup menu.
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Page 20: Cable Box Setup
4. Select one of the three choices. If ALL Channels is selected, enter the output channel of the cable box (usually 03 or 04), or if A/V jacks connect the VCR to the TV, press the INPUT button on the VCR’s remote control. -
Page 21: Cable Box Codes
United Artists ... 002 United Cable ... 053 Universal ... 008, 009, 010, 011 Videoway ... 044 Viewstar ... 015, 025, 027, 040 Zenith ... 026, 050, 051 This VCR may not control all models of the brands that are shown. Chapter 2... -
Page 22: Vcr Channels List
Using On-Screen Menus 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 23: Adding Or Removing Channels
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 (not available in all areas). -
Page 24: To Turn Auto Clock Set On
4. Select your time zone by pressing the corresponding number button. If you select Automatic for your time zone, the VCR sets the clock using the first time information it finds. If the time set is not correct, select another time zone or set the time and date through the menu system. -
Page 25: Setting Time And Date Manually
You are now ready to select an item from the PREFERENCES menu to set up. Remote VCR1/VCR2 Option Your VCR’s remote control unit can operate up to two compatible RCA, GE, or Proscan VCRs. Most compatible VCRs automatically respond to the VCR1 button without the remote control being programmed. -
Page 26: Auto Play
Leaving Auto TV/VCR off is useful if you use A/V cables to connect the VCR to the TV and you watch the VCR’s picture using the TV’s Video Line Input. This way, the antenna/cable signal will not be interrupted by the VCR. -
Page 27: Energysaver
The VCR will turn off in 30 seconds. Press any key to cancel. Pressing any remote control or VCR front panel button will halt the countdown. If you use the VCR’s tuner instead of your TV to view channels, you may want to turn off this feature. -
Page 28: Set Auto Repeat
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. Set Auto Repeat uses the VCR’s memory counter to determine the duration of the loop. -
Page 29: Using The Remote Control
Using the Remote Control Chapter Overview: • Buttons on the Remote Control • Programming the Remote Control • Operating Other Components Changing Entertainment. Again. Chapter 3... -
Page 30: Remote Control Buttons
The VCR’s remote control is capable of controlling more than just your VCR. If you have a compatible RCA, GE, or Proscan component, you may be able to operate it without programming the remote control. -
Page 31: Vcr Function Buttons
INPUT Selects between the Video Line Inputs and the VCR’s tuner. Video Line Input refers to the signal coming from the component connected to audio/video input jacks on the back or front of the VCR (L1 designates the back panel A/V jacks and L2 designates the front panel A/V jacks). -
Page 32: Using The Input Button
(like a camcorder) connected to the VCR using A/V jacks and cables. 1. Press the remote control’s VCR1 or VCR2 button (whichever is set to operate your VCR) to enter VCR-operating mode. Make sure that the VCR is turned ON. -
Page 33: Operating A Tv With The Vcr's Remote Control
TV on, point the VCR’s 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 off most RCA, GE, and Proscan TVs). Press the remote control’s ON•OFF button to see if the TV responds to the command. - Page 34 Quasar ... 1003, 1054, 1070, 1094 Radio Shack/Realistic ... 1000, 1004, 1006, 1012,1038, 1049, 1095, 1162, 1171, 1172 RCA ... 1000, 1003, 1004, 1005, 1006, 1007, 1019, 1096, 1098, 1099, 1100, 1101,1102, 1103, 1129, 1179, 1181, 1187, 1188, 1190 Rhapsody ... 1176 Runco ...
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Page 35: 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 36: Recording Features
The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under the license from Gemstar Development Corporation. 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 the tape is cued to record at the proper starting point. -
Page 37: 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 with a cable box for all channels, the output of your cable box appears in the channel item of the Timer Recording menu. -
Page 38: Vcr Plus+ Gold Programming System
During the one-time QuickSet Guide setup, the VCR prompts you to enter your zip code. Soon after, the VCR clock will set itself and overnight, your VCR Plus+ programming system channel list should be input for you. -
Page 39: Mapping Vcr Plus+ Programming System Channels Manually
Mapping VCR Plus+ System Channels Manually Using the VCR Plus+ GOLD programming system can make setting up timer recordings for cable or standard TV easier. If your VCR Plus+ GOLD system setup failed during the interactive Setup, then you will see a prompt on the screen. - Page 40 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.
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Page 41: 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 42: Recording Broadcast Stereo Tv Or Sap (Second Audio Program)
Some TV programs are broadcast with stereo audio or SAP (Second Audio Program). For details about turning on broadcast stereo or SAP, see page 48. 1. Turn on the TV and tune it to the VCR viewing channel (either 3, 4, or the TV’s Video Line Input). -
Page 43: 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 front display panel). This section contains several other options available for searching a tape. Insert Tape: Don’t forget to insert a recorded... -
Page 44: 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 45: 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 46: 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 47: 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 48: 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 49: On-Screen Displays
(useful for dubbing) 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 50: 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 51: 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 52: 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 53: 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 54 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 55: 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 56: Front Panel
STOP/EJECT A single press of this button stops normal VCR functions such as record, playback, rewind, fast-forward, or pause. If pressed a second time, this button ejects an inserted tape. TV•VCR Switches the picture signal so that it either comes from the VCR or the TV cable/ antenna signal. -
Page 57: Display Panel
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 the VCR’s line input is selected. Select L1 to record from the back jacks or L2 to record from the front jacks. -
Page 58: 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 59: 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 60: 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 61: 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 62: 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 63: Glossary
SAP (Second Audio Program) A second sound track that may be included with a stereo broadcast. Usually used for foreign language dubs of programs. VCR Channels List The active list of channels available to the VCR using the CHANNEL +/- buttons. XPR See Express Recording above. -
Page 64: Index
AUDIO menu 48 Audio/Video (A/V) jacks 18, 54, 56 Auto channel search 20 Auto clock feature 21 Auto play feature 13, 23 Auto TV/VCR feature 24 Automatic rewind 13 Automatic tracking 13, 46 AUX button 28 Back panel jacks 56... -
Page 65: Remote Buttons
TV button 28, 59 TV function buttons 30 TV•VCR button 24, 40 connecting 8 VCR function buttons 28–30 VCR indicator 40, 55 VCR MAIN MENU 16, 22, 48 Index VCR Plus+ channel lists 38 channel worksheet 39 channels 37 VCR Plus+ GOLD Programming... - Page 66 This page intentionally left blank...
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- Page 68 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)®...