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- Page 1 VR622HF...
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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. VR622HF Model No. Serial No. Purchase Date:... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Recording ... 23 Recording Features ... 24 Express Recording (XPR) ... 24 Timer Recording ... 25 Timer Recording with VCR Plus+ ... 26 Setting Up the Channel List ... 26 Using VCR Plus+ ... 26 Stopping a Timer Recording ... 28 Reviewing and Clearing Programs ... - Page 4 Connecting Your VCR ... 40 Jacks and Cables ... 40 RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables (F-type)... 40 Audio/Video Jacks and Cables (RCA-type) ... 40 Choosing a VCR Connection ... 41 Advantages of Audio/Video Cable Connections ... 41 Don’t Forget About the Auto TV/VCR Feature ... 41 TV With RF Jack Only ...
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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 ANTENNA and OUT TO TV jacks for a good signal as shown. If you have a TV with AUDIO/VIDEO jacks, use these jacks for a better connection.
- Page 7 First Things First STEP 5: TUNe THE TV Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel. The VCR viewing channel is channel 3 or 4 or the TV’s video input. • If you connect your VCR using the ANTENNA connectors with RF antenna cable, set the 3CH.4 switch to channel 3 or...
- Page 8 The MENU and number buttons let you access, select, and change menu items. For example, to change the Auto Play setting, you would do the following: 1. Press MENU to bring up the VCR MAIN MENU. VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus+...
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Page 9: Setting Up The Vcr
Set-Up Features Below is a list of features that you can customize using the on-screen menus. • Select a language • Set up VCR channel list (AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH) • Set up for a cable box • Set automatic daylight-saving time •... -
Page 10: Using The Menu To Set Up Features
Setting Up the VCR USING THE MENU to set up features You can change the setup of the VCR’s features using the menu system. Each feature is explained in this section. language Select your preferred language, and the on-screen displays will appear in that language. -
Page 11: All Channels
(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
Setting Up the VCR VCR CHANNELS LIST 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
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 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. -
Page 15: Vcr Plus+ Channels
Press MENU to set VCR PLUS+ CHANNELS Using VCR Plus+ can make programming timer recordings for cable or off-air antenna easier, but you have to put in a little time right now to set up a channel list. A worksheet and abbreviated codes for typical cable services in the U.S. - Page 16 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.
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Page 17: Vcr Plus+ Worksheet
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 18: 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 DVD•VCR2 button, this feature allows you to set this VCR to respond to that button. -
Page 19: Auto Play
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 20: Energysaver
OFF: The VCR will remain turned on until you shut it off. • 1:00, 2:00, or 3:00: The VCR turns off after one, two, or three hours of inactivity. Thirty seconds before shutting off, the VCR will warn you with a screen reading, “The VCR will turn off in 30 seconds. -
Page 21: 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 22: Remote Buttons
VCR. MENU Brings up VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen. Used to select a menu item or exit a menu. -
Page 23: Playing A Tape
VCR BAsICS STOP Stops the current VCR function such as record, playback, rewind, or fast forward. TRACKING Up or Down Lets you manually reduce the streaks that may appear on the picture during play, slow, or pause. Reduces picture “jitter” during play-pause. -
Page 24: Automatic Rewind
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 25: 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 26: Recording Features
• Timer Recording with VCR Plus+ lets you program the VCR just by entering a PlusCode number found in some TV program guides. Express Recording (XPR) Use express recording when you want to quickly record the remaining portion of the program you are watching. -
Page 27: 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 28: Timer Recording With Vcr Plus
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. 1. Display the CHANNELS menu from the VCR MAIN MENU. - Page 29 RECORDING 3. Enter the VCR PlusCode number 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.
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Page 30: Stopping A Timer Recording
VCR), or press STOP (STOP•EJECT) three times within 5 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 31: 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. Press the SPEED button on the remote if you want to override the preferred Tape Speed setting. -
Page 32: 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 ANTENNA jacks, tune recording VCR to channel 3 or 4—the one selected on the... -
Page 33: Other Features
Other Features Features to Enhance VCR Operation • Picture Search Options • Pro-Tect Plus Locking • Time Counter • On-Screen Displays • Tracking • Audio Reception • Audio Tape Playback First things first Setting Up the VCR VCR Basics recording... -
Page 34: Picture Search Options
3. From PAUSE mode, use FWD and REV to speed up or slow down slow motion playback. 4. Press PLAY on the remote (PLAY•PAUSE on the VCR) to return to normal playback. The VCR switches automatically from slow-motion playback to stop after a few minutes. -
Page 35: Frame Advance
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. -
Page 36: Zero Search
Pro-Tect Plus Locking Feature To disable the usage of the VCR, or to protect your timer recordings, you can lock the VCR so that the buttons on the VCR or remote won’t work. • To Lock: Press and hold either the remote’s POWER or OFF button. -
Page 37: Time Counter
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 38: Tracking
Your VCR has automatic tracking which removes the streaks or snow from the picture. Automatic tracking is activated when you 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 39: Reception
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 40 OTHER FEATURES...
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Page 41: Connections
• Place an amplifier or satellite receiver on the top shelf of the stand so heated air rising from it will not flow around other components. First things first Setting Up the VCR VCR Basics recording OTHER features Connections... -
Page 42: Connecting Your Vcr
These jacks are required for antenna or cable-TV connections. RF Jack The RF jacks on the VCR are labeled IN FROM ANT. and OUT TO TV. The antenna cable supplied with your VCR is used to connect the VCR’s OUT TO TV jack and your TV’s antenna input. -
Page 43: Choosing A Vcr Connection
TV/VCR Feature 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 TV/VCR feature to automatically switch to VCR mode when the VCR is turned on. -
Page 44: 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 switch on the back of the VCR. Use the TV•VCR button to watch the VCR. Auto TV/VCR Setting: •... -
Page 45: 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 the TV•VCR button is not required. Auto TV/VCR Setting: •... -
Page 46: 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 the TV•VCR button is not required. Auto TV/VCR Setting: •... -
Page 47: 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 48: Front Panel
TRACKING Remote Sensor CHANNEL•TRACKING Up or Down Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCR’s channel memory. Adjusts tracking when a tape is playing. FWD Forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches the picture forward during playback. -
Page 49: Back Panel
IN 1 3 CH. 4 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 the IN FROM ANT. and RF jacks. 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 50: Troubleshooting Tips
• 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. • Remove batteries and hold number button 1 for at least 60 seconds to drain the microprocessor inside the remote. - Page 51 Check to make sure the tape is not broken. • Check to make sure the VCR is not in pause mode. Press PAUSE or PLAY on the remote (PLAY•PAUSE on the VCR) to return to normal playback. Will not record •...
- Page 52 If Detect Automatically was selected for the Signal Type in the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH menu, try using either CABLE TV or ANTENNA instead. • May not need to auto channel search if using a cable box. Refer to the VCR Channel List or contact your cable company for more information. Tape plays back in slow motion •...
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Page 53: 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 54: Limited Warranty
VCR. How you get service: • Take your VCR to any Authorized RCA VCR Service Center. To identify your nearest Authorized RCA VCR Service Center, ask your dealer, look in the Yellow Pages, or call 1-800-336-1900. •... -
Page 55: Index
Add or remove channels 11 Audio features, set up 36 Auto channel search 10 AUTO DST: ON or OFF feature 12 Auto play feature 17, 21 Auto TV/VCR feature 17, 41 Automatic rewind 22 Automatic tracking 21 Batteries 4 Broadcast stereo, recording 29... - Page 56 If your VCR needs service, please contact your dealer or the nearest Service Center 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.