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RCA VR564 User Manual

RCA VR564 User Manual

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  • Page 1 ‘$- -video cassette recorder user’s guide vR564...
  • Page 2 Keep your sales receipt to obtain proof of purchase. Attach it here and record the serial and model numbers in case you need them. of the product. Model VR564 Serial No. Purchase Date: Dealer/Address/Phone: parts inside. service personnel. This symbol indicates...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    First Things First ............. . Setting up the VCR ........*...
  • Page 4 Jacks and Cables ................Choosing a VCR Connection Advantages of Audio/Video Don’t...
  • Page 5 HI, MY NAME IS SUSAN... and I wrote this User’s Guide. that you have a rewarding And, I think you’ll be pleased can be accessed through READTHE FIRSTTHREE first three sections of the you to yourVCR, and show up and use the on-screen menus.
  • Page 6 YOUR If you connect your VCR to your home antenna system 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 better connection.
  • Page 7 3 or 4 or the TV’s video input. If you connect your VCR using the IN FROM ANT. and OUT TO TV jacks with RF coaxial cable, set the 3 CH. 4 switch to channel 3 or channel...
  • Page 8 Speed: 6 Commercial Advance Exit See Additional Set-Up Features for detailed about the Auto Play feature. STEP 8:‘SET UPTHE Once you understand how to move around go to the next section to set up your VCR. information through the menus,...
  • Page 9 Channel List (Auto Search) SetTime Zone and Daylight Set theTime and Date Set upVCR Plus+ Channels Set the Remote VCR I /VCR2 Set the Auto Play feature Set the Auto TV/VCR feature Set the Front Panel Brightness Set theTape Speed...

  • Page 10: Using The Menu To Set Up Features

    YSINC THE QUICKSETGUIDE The QuickSet Guide is an automated set up your VCR. The first time you turn on your VCR, the first screen of the Guide appears. Select language. Seleccione idioma. Choisissez langue. Engljsh Espanol Francais Just follow the step-by-step...

  • Page 11: Cable Box Setup

    Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. MAIN MENU Plus+ Timer Recordings Time Channels Setup Preferences Language Exit Press 6 to select and display the LANGUAGE menu. LANGUAGE Select language. l>English 2 Espanol Francais Press MENU continue Select English, Espafiol (Spanish), or Francais (French).

  • Page 12: Vcr Channels

    Box Setup is complete. VCR CHANNELS LIST If you use a cable box for a// channels, this step is not necessary. Your VCR may come with a channel the factory. Even though your VCR may come with a list, it’s...

  • Page 13: To Change

    Now pressing CHANNEL up or down should only select the active channels. To Change the Signal Type Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu. Press 3 to change the Signal Type between ANTENNA.

  • Page 14: Time And Date

    Press MENU exit TIME DATE The VCR gives you two ways to set the time and date. The Auto Clock feature which enables the VCR to update time you turn off the VCR. The Auto Clock feature advantageous because it updates the time for you automatically.

  • Page 15: Set The Time Zone

    Set the Time Zone Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time Channels 5 Setup 6 Preferences 7 Language 0 Exit Press 3 to display TIME menu. TIME 1 Set...

  • Page 16: Set Daylight

    DATE MANUALLY If the AUTO CLOCK SET was unsuccessful, the menu option. The AUTO CLOCK SET feature automatically when you set the clock this way. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer...

  • Page 17: Vcr Plus+ Channels

    Type: CABLE 4 VCR Plus+ Channel List 5 Cable Setup Exit Press 4 to display the VCR PLUS+ CHANNEL LIST screen. buttons. Press 0 before the on-screen directions. timer recordings list. A worksheet Time/Date Display Pressing INFO on the remote displays...

  • Page 18: Auto

    Screen is for an example only. ‘P FEATURES ADDITIONAL SET-I PREFERENCES The features in this section are all accessed through PREFERENCES menu. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings Time Channels...
  • Page 19 PLUS+ WORKSHEET *Check your local or cable listing for the channel **Check your local listing for broadcast or VCR Plus+ Two-DigitVCR Receive Allarcom Superchannel Arts Cable News Cable Canadian Canal Cathay Chinavision Country Family First First First First House La Chaine...

  • Page 20: Auto Tv/Vcr

    VCR mode when the VCR is turned Press 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.

  • Page 21: Front Panel (Vcr Display)

    DIM keeps the display at a low brightness TAPE SPEED You can select a preferred tape speed for recording. you select appears in the display panel and in the timer and VCR Plus+ recording menus. Press 5 to switch between You can override...

  • Page 22: Vcr Basics

    If you want just keep VCR BASICS VCR Basics tells you what you need to know in order to watch a movie or tape your favorite show.

  • Page 23: Remote Buttons

    VCR. VCR2eDVD Turns on a compatible sets remote to control the VCR when compatible RCA or ProScan laser disc player. Also can be programmed to control a compatible VCR FUNCTION BUlTONS CHAN Up or Down Selects next higher or lower channel VCR’s channel...
  • Page 24 PLAY Plays a tape. PWR Turns the VCR off. REC Starts VCR recording. Also used for express recording. REV Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped. backward through a tape during playback. during play-pause...

  • Page 25: Tv Function Buttons

    Press GO level. up to 99 by pressing over 99 by pressing and channel SLOW TRACKING EDIT F.ADV TV Buttons The TV buttons may not control features of all models of RCA, ProScan, and GE TVs.

  • Page 26: Tape Eject

    The VCR automatically rewinds the tape if it reaches the end of the tape during playback. While rewinding, POWER (PWR) and the VCR will turn off after rewinding. TAPE EJECT Press EJECT on the VCR when it is stopped RECORDING If you want to record something that you’re watching,...
  • Page 27 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. Safety Tab...
  • Page 28 steps to operate yourVCR, I’ll explain different recording features that to suit your needs. Recording Features: Recording (explained Basics section) Express Recording Timer Recording Timer Recording withVCR Copying EditingTapes are available Plus+ RECORDING...

  • Page 29: Recording Features

    (See VCR Basics section.) Express Recording lets you start recording are watching, and then set the VCR to automatically recording after a designated Timer Recording lets you program start and stop recording at a predetermined...
  • Page 30 VCR and a timer recording has been set. It flashes if there is no tape in the VCR. Turn on the cable box and tune it to the channel you want to record...

  • Page 31: Timer Recording

    VCR can control, signal off-air. Setting Up the Channel List If you did not set up the VCR Plus+ channel it now. Display the CHANNELS menu from the VCR MAIN MENU. Display the VCR Plus+ Channel...

  • Page 32: Programs

    Enter the VCR PlusCode shown in your local television programming guide. PLUS+ Enter PLusCode Number (from listing) 12876 Press CLEAR correct Press MENU uhen done Press MENU to enter the VCR PlusCode number. often should this program record? 1 One...
  • Page 33 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 TIMER RECORDINGS menu. TIMER RECORDINGS 1 Create a New Program...

  • Page 34: And Editing Tapes

    VCR to pause copying. Locate the next segment you want to copy on the playback VCR by using FWD, REV, and PLAY, and then press PAUSE. Press PAUSE on both VCRs at the same time to resume copying. Press STOP on both VCRs when you are finished.

  • Page 35: With Autoedit

    REC, then PAUSE, to put recording Press VCRZ*DVD on the remote Use FWD, REV, and PLAY to locate the point where you want to begin copying. Press PAUSE while VCR is playing to put playback VCR in pause mode. Press EDIT on remote to start the VCRs copying.
  • Page 36 It is initially programmed to control or ProScan TV and satellite receiver. manufacturer’s brands need to be programmed. to control several satellite receiver, player, or RCA an RCA, Other PROGRAMMINGTHE REMOTE...

  • Page 37: Programming

    TV and a digital box. It can also be programmed DVD player and audio component. operate most RCA, ProScan, and GE TVs, laser disc players, and satellite receivers. PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE If the TV does not turn on when you press the TV button, remote needs to be programmed.
  • Page 38 TV Codes 3rand Code ......* ....... . . A-Mark Admiral .
  • Page 39 You may want to experiment operate your cable box or digital satellite pressing buttons, such as CHAN up or down. TO CONTROL an RCA, GE, or ProScan satellite satellite receiver. in the code list on on the remote. and press PWR or CHAN up or commands.

  • Page 40: To Control Atv

    PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE AUXILIARY COMPONENT Your remote can also control the brands of the equipment such as a radio, CD player, tape player, turntable, digital satellite receiver, or digital Turn on the component to be programmed. Look up your component’s code number below.

  • Page 41: Programming The Remote

    LASER DISC PLAYER OR DVD COMPONENT The VCRZeDVD button on the remote a VCR set to respond to the VCR2 button GE laser disc player. If you have an RCA DVD component, VCRZ*DVD button to operate Turn on the component. Look up your component and its code number list on the right.

  • Page 42: Other Features

    FEATURES TO ENHANCE OPERATION COMMERCIALbbADVANCE MOVIEbbADVANCE Picture Search Options Pro-Tect PlusTM Locking Tracking Time Counter On-Screen Displays OTHER FEATURES...

  • Page 43: Commercial))Advance

    COiviMERCIALbbADVANCE COMMERCIAL),ADVANCE detects and marks most commercials recording that is more than the VCR rewinds the tape to the beginning and determines where the commercials marks the beginning and end of the detected segments and when finished the recording. It does not erase the commercials the tape.
  • Page 44 1 Mark them 2 Mark them later 3 Don't mark commercials will begin marking seconds. Select OFF and the VCR will not mark the commercials. ADVANCE menu. ON or OFF. within types of after the VCR...
  • Page 45 Select MANUAL and the VCR won’t blocks of marked commercials If you press SEARCH during commercials, the VCR advances to the end of the next “marked” commercial block and resumes playback. The VCR resumes playback marked commercials.
  • Page 46 MOVIEF,ADVANCE. MOVIEbbADVANCE is a trademark of SRT; Inc. recorded. tape feature. to start process. The VCR will The feature works in of the movie or 2) you insert a tape with the safety menu or rented movie, press 2 if...

  • Page 47: Movie Advance

    Press STOP cancel This display will time out after a few minutes and the VCR will enter the stop mode. Press 2 to Go to preview. The following with a video background. If you accidentally make a wrong of the movie...

  • Page 48: Picture Search Options

    ADVANCE Searching preview... Press SEARCH reverse Press STOP cancel When a preview is detected, the VCR cues it and begins playing. Press SEARCH next Displays time out after few seconds. PICTURE SEARCH OPTIONS The most basic way to search during or REV buttons.

  • Page 49: Slow Motion

    Press F.ADV each time you want to view a frame Press PAUSE or PLAY to return to normal INDEX SEARCH The VCR has a “VHS Index Search System” that automatically records an index mark on the tape every time you start a recording. During...

  • Page 50: Zero Search

    Press FWD to search forward or REV to search in reverse. The VCR will locate your index mark and begin playback. did not enter a specific index number, next index mark and begin playback. Press STOP to stop index searching.

  • Page 51: Blank Search

    To Lock: Press and hold PWR, VCRl, or VCRZeDVD on the remote for approximately display to let you know the feature To Unlock: Press and hold PWR, VCRl, or VCR*DVD on the remote for approximately TRACKING Your VCR has automatic tracking snow from the picture.

  • Page 52: Time Counter

    Press INFO to remove the time counter return to the normal display mode. ON-SCREEN DIS,PLAYS The INFO button shows the status of the VCR (STOP, PLAY, RECORD, etc.), channel number, time counter, tape speed on the TV screen. The date and time must be set before they can be displayed.

  • Page 53: Connections

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE CONNECTING COMPONENTS Protect Your Components from Power Surges Connect all components before cords into the wall outlet. Always turn off the TV and other components you connect or disconnect any cables. Position Cables Correctly to Avoid Audio Hum or Interference Insert all cable plugs firmly into their jacks.

  • Page 54: Connectingyourvcr

    The RF jacks on the VCR are labeled TV. The coaxial cable supplied with your VCR is used to connect the VCR’s OUT TO TV jack and your TV’s antenna Audio/Video Jacks and Cables (RCA-type) The audio/video jacks provide very good picture and sound...

  • Page 55: Choosing A Vcr Connection

    VCR or the TV. You can change the setting manually the remote or you can set the Auto TV/VCR feature using the IN FROM ANT. and OUT TO TV jacks and OFF when using the AUDIO/VIDEO output jacks--so your TV signal is not interrupted...

  • Page 56: Tv With Rf Jack Only

    Return to First Things First, then follow Using This Connection Tune your TV to channel 3 or 4, whichever with the 3 CH. 4 switch on the back of the VCR. Auto TV/VCR Setting: Set the Auto TV/VCR feature To play a tape: Inset-t a tape.

  • Page 57: Tv With Audio/Video

    You are connecting an antenna, Your television has audio/video This connection provides: Mono sound playback from VCR. Record one channel while watching using a cable box for all channels). To use this connection, you must have: (1) coaxial cable for cable/antenna...
  • Page 58 Return to First Things First, then follow Using This Connection Tune your TV to its video input channel. not required. Auto TVNCR Setting: Set the Auto TV/VCR feature To play a tape: inset-t a tape. If necessary, press PLAY. To record a scrambled...

  • Page 59: Receiver

    Press TVWCR and select a different To record a digital satellite receiver program: Turn on the receiver, tune the VCR to its line input, and begin recording a program using a recording SATELLITE RECEIVER system.
  • Page 60 To connect: Connect cables as shown. Return to the First Things First, then follow Using This Connection Tune your TV to its video input to record (or watch) the VCR or satellite receiver. To record from the digital its line input (“L”...
  • Page 61 This section gives you some additional about theVCR, including a description controls and display. You also will find a 7iiubleshootingTj~s Questions and Answers about COMMERCIALS ADVANCE in this Appendix, which resolve some of those simple Finally, this section contains your information.

  • Page 62: Front Panel

    CHANNELeTRACKING Up or Down lower channel in the VCR’s channel when a tape is playing. EJECT Ejects the tape when the VCR is stopped. FWD Forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches the picture forward during during play-pause...

  • Page 63: Display Panel

    DISPLAY PANEL Power Indicator Power Indicator Lights when the VCR is turned during a timer or express recording. Time, Channel Number, Line Input Indicators Time The current time appears. Only an AM indicator with the time. There is no indicator...

  • Page 64: Back Panel

    Use INPUT to select. AUDIO and VIDEO OUT Jacks Sends signals from VCR to another component, like a TV or VCR, when it is connected these jacks. IN FROM ANT. Jack Receives a signal from an antenna cable system when attached.
  • Page 65 1 and replace the batteries. Remove all batteries for approximately Remote no longer controls an RCA, ProScan, or GE TV Press TV to set remote to control a compatible Check to make sure the remote is programmed Remote no longer controls...
  • Page 66 Check to make sure the VCR was turned Check to make sure there was a tape in the VCR and the cassette’s safety tab was intact. VCR ejects cassette when the end of the tape is reached Check to make sure VCR Plus+ setup was completed...
  • Page 67 VCR makes noise when stopped VCR is removing tape from heads. This is normal. minutes after you put the VCR in the stop mode. Will not AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH active channels Check to make sure the antenna connections Check to make sure the Signal Type: CABLE/ANTENNA...

  • Page 68: Advance

    Cannot access MOVIE,FADVANCE Cassette must have safety tab removed Home Recording was selected VCR forwards through commercials Commercial Advance Playback COMMERCIAL, bADVANCE feature The Marking feature is set to OFF in the COMMERCIAL A recording is less than 15 minutes...
  • Page 69 VCR. Marking power is turned off as long as the tape has not been ejected from the VCR. Does COMMERCIAL, bADVANCE work in all recording Yes, COMMERCIAL, FADVANCE works in SP and SLP.

  • Page 70: Specifications

    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 various solvents. Avoid excessive use of oil-based...

  • Page 71: Limited Warranty

    USA. to lightning damage. Registration Card packed with your VCR. It will make it easier to of the card is not required the United States: your dealer for warranty information. date of shipment...

  • Page 72: Tv With Rf Jack And Satellite Receiver

    CHANNEL buttons 12, 62 Channel number display Channel, viewing Channels, add or remove Channels list, VCR 10 CHANNELS menu 9, 11, 12, 15, 30 Choosing a VCR connection Cleaning the VCR 70 CLEAR button 22, 24, 31, 32, 49, 51...

  • Page 73: Index

    45; reverse VCR: plugging VCR channels VCR, cleaning VCR indicator VCR MAIN MENU 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 29, 30, 32, 42 VCR Plus+: channels list 15, 30; menu number 8; using VCR 30; worksheet...
  • Page 74 If your VCR please contact your dealer or the needs service, nearest Servicenter from the yellow pages. Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis manual or on the carton. This will only add delays in service for your product.

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