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  • Page 1 VR730HF USER’S GUIDE VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER...

  • Page 2: Cautions

    COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. DO NOT OPEN This symbol indicates Òdangerous voltageÓ inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury. VR730HF This symbol indicates important instructions accompanying the product.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels ___________ 4 Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Only Pay Channels______ 5 RCA Digital Satellite Receiver __________6-7 Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes_ 8 Setting Up the VCR Startup Check Accessories With VCR ________ 9...

  • Page 4: Hooking Up The Vcr

    Hooking Up the VCR Choosing a Hookup The hookups on pages 3 through 8 are divided into two hookup types: Basic (A) and Advanced (B). The basic hookup shows the backs of TVs that have only an antenna/cable connection. It is the easier of the two and additional accessories may not be needed. The advanced hookup shows the VCR hooked up to a TV with audio and video jacks.

  • Page 5: Antenna Or Cable System Without A Cable Box

    Hooking Up the VCR Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box A. Basic hookup. Use this hookup for a basic connection which requires fewer accessories. 1. Set the 3CH.4 switch on back of VCR to either channel 3 or 4. Tune the TV to this channel and use the TV•VCR button to watch the VCR.

  • Page 6: Cable System With Cable Box To Unscramble All Channels

    Hooking Up the VCR Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels Position Cable Box Position the remote-controllable cable box on top of the VCR. You may need to position it at different angles before the VCR can control it.

  • Page 7: Cable System With Cable Box To Unscramble Only Pay Channels

    Hooking Up the VCR Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Only Pay Channels (such as HBO, Showtime, Pay-Per-View, etc.) Position Cable Box Position the remote-controllable cable box on top of the VCR. You may need to position it at different angles before the VCR can control it.

  • Page 8: Rca Digital Satellite Receiver

    Hooking Up the VCR RCA Digital Satellite Receiver Position the satellite receiver. Position the receiver on top of the VCR. You may need to position it at different angles before the VCR can control it. Make sure the receiver does not cover the transmitting window on top of the VCR.
  • Page 9 Hooking Up the VCR RCA Digital Satellite Receiver B. Advanced hookup with basic receiver. Use this hookup if your TV has audio/video jacks and your receiver has one set of AUDIO/VIDEO jacks. 1. Set the CH3 CH4 switch on back of receiver to either channel 3 or 4.

  • Page 10: Connecting Two Vcrs For Copying Tapes

    Hooking Up the VCR Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes Playback VCR From Antenna, Cable or Cable Box IN FROM ANT. AUDIO1 VIDEO1 VHF/UHF OUT TO TV 3 CH. 4 S-VIDEO RF Coaxial Cable (supplied) Recording VCR IN FROM ANT. AUDIO1 VIDEO1 VHF/UHF...

  • Page 11: Setting Up The Vcr

    Setting Up the VCR Startup 1. Check accessories with VCR. Contact your dealer if any items are missing. Remote (Stock No. 231546) 2. Insert batteries in remote. 3. Turn on the TV. A. Turn on the TV. B. If you used one of the basic hookups, tune the TV to the channel selected with the 3 CH.

  • Page 12: Turn On The Vcr

    Setting Up the VCR Startup 4. Turn on the VCR. A. Press VCR1 on the remote. The CABLE BOX SETUP screen appears the turned on after connecting it. A step-by-step procedure is used to set up the VCR for Cable Box Setup with cable box control, DSS Setup, Auto Clock Set using Coordinated Universal Time information transmitted by some broadcast stations, and Auto Channel Search.

  • Page 13: Digital Satellite System Setup

    C. Follow the on-screen displays. Digital Satellite System Setup This section applies only if you have an RCA, ProScan, or GE digital satellite receiver. With this setup, the VCR turns on the satellite receiver and tunes the satellite receiver to the desired channel at the start time of a timer recording.

  • Page 14: Auto Clock Set

    Setting Up the VCR Startup AUTO CLOCK SET The AUTO CLOCK SET feature is set to ON at the factory. With this feature on, the VCR automatically updates the clock using the Coordinated Universal Time information transmitted by some broadcast stations. The TIME ZONE and DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME menu items must be set for your area.

  • Page 15: Auto Channel Search

    Setting Up the VCR Startup Set the Clock If the AUTO CLOCK SET was unsuccessful, set the clock through the menu option. Also, if you choose to set the clock manually, the AUTO CLOCK SET feature is automatically turned off. A.

  • Page 16: Add Or Remove Channels From Vcr's Memory

    Setting Up the VCR Startup 6. Add or remove channels from the VCR’s memory. You may want to add or remove channels if some of the channels are not active, have weak signals, or you do not want to watch them. We recommend channels be placed in memory using the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH feature before adding or removing channels.

  • Page 17: Set Display Panel Brightness

    Setting Up the VCR Startup 9. Set the display panel brightness. This VCR lets you change the brightness level of the fluorescent display panel. A. Press MENU on remote to see the VCR MAIN MENU. B. Press 5 to display the PREFERENCES menu. C.

  • Page 18: Using The Remote Control

    Component Buttons Press one of the buttons to set the remote to operate that component. AUX (Auxiliary) Can be programmed to control a compatible RCA audio or RCA, ProScan, or GE video component. See the ÒControlling an Auxiliary ComponentÓ section.
  • Page 19 PWR (Power) Turns off VCR when remote is set to control the VCR. Press twice to turn off all compatible RCA components. CHAN (Channel) Up or Down Selects next higher or lower channel in the TVÕs channel memory when remote is set to control a TV.

  • Page 20: Controlling A Vcr

    The VCR2•DVD button on the VCRÕs remote is programmed to control most RCA and ProScan laserdisc players or RCA, ProScan, and GE VCRs. It can also be programmed to control an RCA DVD component using the code below. If the remote is changed for the DVD component, remember to reprogram with the codes below to operate a VCR or laserdisc player.

  • Page 21: Controlling A Tv

    Using the Remote Control Controlling a TV The VCRÔs remote is programmed to control the basic functions of compatible RCA, ProScan, and GE TVs. Also, you can set up the remote to control other manufacturerÔs brands. To program the remote, enter the remote code numbers that correspond to your brand.

  • Page 22: Controlling A Cable Box Or Satellite Receiver

    Pioneer ....018,020,044 RCA ....000,027 Randtek ....007,008 Regal .

  • Page 23: Controlling An Auxiliary Component

    Using the Remote Control Controlling an Auxiliary Component The remote that came packed with your VCR is also capable of controlling one compatible RCA auxiliary component, such as an AM/FM radio, CD player, tape players, phonograph, satellite receiver, or DVD. The remote must be programmed for the specific component it is to control.

  • Page 24: Playing A Tape

    Playing a Tape Playback To play a tape 1. Turn on the TV and tune it to channel 3, 4, or the TVÕs video input to see the picture from the VCR. 2. Insert a tape in the VCR. VCR automatically turns on. The cassette-in indicator ( and the VCR indicator lights if the AUTO TV/VCR feature is set to ON.

  • Page 25: Using The Playback Features

    Playing a Tape Using the Playback Features AUTO PLAY Feature This feature allows the VCR to automatically start playing when you insert a tape with the safety tab removed. 1. Press MENU on the remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU. 2.

  • Page 26: Display Button

    Playing a Tape Using the Playback Features DISPLAY Button The DISPLAY button shows the status of the VCR channel number, station ID (if broadcast), time counter, date, time and tape speed on the TV screen. The time and date must be set before they can be displayed. 1.

  • Page 27: Pause For Stop-Action

    Playing a Tape Using the Playback Features Pause for Stop Action This feature stops the tape in action and lets you examine the details of the scene. Stop action works best for tapes recorded in the SP or SLP speed. 1.

  • Page 28: Index Search

    Playing a Tape Using the Playback Features Index Search The VCR has a ÒVHS Index Search SystemÓ that automatically records an index mark on the tape every time you begin recording a program. Your VCR has two index playback features. To locate the program you want to play, select a specific index number or search by scanning.

  • Page 29: Blank Search

    Playing a Tape Using the Playback Features Blank Search The VCR searches for blank portions of the tape that are more than six seconds long. 1. Insert the prerecorded tape and press STOP. 2. Press SEARCH three times to display the BLANK SEARCH menu.

  • Page 30: Variable Speed Picture Search Using Shuttle Dial On The Vcr

    Playing a Tape Using the Playback Features Variable Speed Picture Search Using the SHUTTLE DIAL on the VCR The SHUTTLE DIAL on the VCR lets you search a picture during playback at variable speeds in both forward and reverse. Sound is turned off during picture search. The picture is best for tapes recorded in the SP or SLP speed.
  • Page 31 Recording and Playback Feature COMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL ADVANCEª is a patented technology that detects and marks most commercials on your tape for any recording that is more than 15 minutes long. During playback, the VCR automatically skips the detected commercial segments or you can choose to manually skip them. This feature reduces three minutes of commercials into approximately 8-12 seconds of fast forwarding in the SLP speed.
  • Page 32 Recording and Playback Feature COMMERCIAL To Select a Background for Playback 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. 2. Press 5 to display the PREFERENCES menu. 3. Press 7 to select CA DISPLAY: BLUE or VIDEO. ¥ Select BLUE to have the VCR display a blue screen while it advances through the block of marked commercials.
  • Page 33 Recording and Playback Feature COMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL ADVANCEª is a patented technology that detects and marks most commercials on your tape for any recording that is more than 15 minutes long. During playback, the VCR automatically skips the detected commercial segments or you can choose to manually skip them. This feature reduces three minutes of commercials into approximately 8-12 seconds of fast forwarding in the SLP speed.
  • Page 34 Recording and Playback Feature COMMERCIAL To Select a Background for Playback 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. 2. Press 5 to display the PREFERENCES menu. 3. Press 7 to select CA DISPLAY: BLUE or VIDEO. ¥ Select BLUE to have the VCR display a blue screen while it advances through the block of marked commercials.

  • Page 35: Normal Recording

    Recording a Program Recordings Your VCR provides different recording options. These options are explained in this section of the manual. Recording Speeds Press SPEED on the remote to select a recording speed (SP or SLP). The speed you select appears on the TV screen. Tapes recorded in LP can be played in this VCR. SP (Standard Play) gives the best quality recording.
  • Page 36 Recording a Program Express Recording Express recording lets you record up to four hours without using the timer program feature. The VCR turns off automatically at the end of the recording. VIDEO IN L•AUDIO IN•R MONO TIMER Hi-Fi POWER TV•VCR STOP•EJECT RECORD PLAY...
  • Page 37 Recording a Program Recording While You’re Away (VCR Plus+* Recording) VCR Plus+ Setup for Antenna, Unscrambled Cable System (Not Requiring a Cable Box), or Cable Box VCR Can Control A VCR Plus+ channel number is assigned for each broadcast or cable channel. These numbers are listed in most publications that list PlusCode numbers.
  • Page 38 Recording a Program VCR Plus+ Channel Worksheet Use this worksheet to create a list from which you can set up your VCR Plus+ channel list. VCR Plus+ Broadcast or Cable TV Channel Number You Channel Number* Station Name Receive This Station On** (See Standardized VCR Plus+ Channel Chart) (Such as ABC, NBC, CBS, etc.) * Check your local listing for VCR Plus+ channel numbers assigned to network stations.
  • Page 39 ¥ The VCR is set up for VCR Plus+ programming if you: ¥ receive all channels through a cable box or RCA satellite receiver, set up the cable box or receiver as described ¥ use an antenna, use a cable box the VCR can control, or do not use a cable box for all channels, complete VCR Plus+ Setup on page 33.
  • Page 40 ¥ The remote is set to control the VCR Ñ using VCR1 (VCR2•DVD). ¥ If you receive all channels through a cable box or RCA satellite receiver, set up the cable box or receiver as described on pages 10-11.
  • Page 41 Recording a Program Recording While You’re Away Checking or Clearing VCR Plus+ or Timer Recordings Press MENU on remote to display VCR MAIN MENU on TV screen. Press 2 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu. Press 2 to display the REVIEW EXISTING PROGS. Press MENU for the next program information or press CLEAR to erase the program.
  • Page 42 Recording a Program Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP (Second Audio Program) Some TV programs are broadcast with stereo audio or a second audio language (SAP). The RECEPTION: STEREO/MONO/SAP feature lets you select the type of audio you want to record. To Record Stereo Broadcast TV or SAP Turn on the TV and tune it to the VCR viewing channel, either 3, 4, or the TVÕs video input.
  • Page 43 Recording a Program Recording Audio Only You can record audio only from another audio source connected to the AUDIO1 or AUDIO2 IN (L and R) jacks on the back of the VCR. Any video on the tape will be erased when you record audio only. To Record Audio Only 1.
  • Page 44 Recording a Program Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes Operating Instructions (Refer to hookup on page 8.) Use one VCR as the playback VCR and the other as the recording VCR. Turn on the TV and VCRs. Caution: The unauthorized Tune TV to the VCR viewing channel, either 3, 4, or the TVÕs video input.

  • Page 45: Location Of Controls

    References Location of Controls Front Panel VIDEO IN L•AUDIO IN•R MONO POWER CHANNEL or TRACKING Up or Down Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCRÕs channel memory. Adjusts tracking during playback. PLAY•PAUSE Plays a tape. Pauses the tape for stop-action viewing during playback.

  • Page 46: Back Panel

    References Location of Controls 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. IN FROM ANT. (Antenna) Connector Receives a signal from an antenna or cable system when attached.
  • Page 47 References Location of Controls Display Panel Status Indicators Cassette-in Indicator Lights when a tape is in the VCR. Channel Number or Line Input (ÒL1Ó or ÒL2Ó) The channel number or line input is displayed. Press INPUT on the remote to light ÒL1Ó or ÒL2Ó to record from the VIDEO1 or VIDEO2 and AUDIO1 or AUDIO2 IN jacks on the back or front of the VCR.
  • Page 48 References Trouble Checks Sometimes problems can be easily solved by checking a few basic things. Check below before you call for help or take your VCR to an Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter. Trouble o power VCR does not respond to remote...
  • Page 49 References Trouble Checks Trouble Will not record or play Rewind does not operate VCR plus+ or timer recording not made or wrong program recorded Clock shows incorrect time or date VCR makes noise when stopped Will not AUTO-SEARCH active channels correctly Tape plays back in slow motion Cannot select channels over 69 Cassette with safety tab removed does not start to...
  • Page 50 References Trouble Checks Trouble Stereo audio too noisy S-VHS recording not made or no sound during playback Tape plays over and over Jog shuttle arrow buttons will not function Tape continues forward or reverse search during jog shuttle operation VCR forwards through commercials or momentarily displays a blue screen during playback VCR forwards through a rental or pre-recorded tape...
  • Page 51 COMMERCIAL ADVANCE Questions and Answers About COMMERCIAL Question Will commercials be scanned through only on playback of recordings? How fast does the COMMERCIAL ADVANCEª VCR scan through the commercial breaks? Are commercials still recorded if I want to watch them? What if the VCR scans forward through part of my program? Once a recording has been marked, does...

  • Page 52: Specifications

    References Specifications Format: Record/Playback System: Video Signal System: Antenna: Tuner: Type: Power Requirement: Power Consumption: Dimensions: Weight: Storage Temperature Range:Range: Operating Temperature Range: *Check your cable companyÔs compatibility requirements. Cleaning the VCR Use a soft cloth or dusting attachment of your vacuum cleaner to dust your VCR.

  • Page 53: 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 54 AUDIO and VIDEO OUT Jacks ..3-8,39,42 Audio Components, RCA ....21 AUDIO Menu ......27,38,39 AUTO, Display Panel .
  • Page 55 References Index Two VCRs ......8 ID, Station .......24 IN FROM ANT (Antenna) Connector .
  • Page 56 References Index Search, Picture ......23,28 Select a Playback Sound ....27 Sensor, Remote .
  • Page 57 Notes...
  • Page 58 Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton. This will only add delays in service for your product. 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis, IN 46290-1024 © 1996 Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc. Trademark(s) ¨ Registered Marca(s) Registrada(s) Printed in Japan Part Number 96-VR730HF-1 VQTS3235 (A)

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