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- Page 1 USER’S GUIDE videocassetterecordervideocasset terecordervideocassetterecorderv ideocassetterecordervideocassett erecordervideocassetterecordervi deocassetterecordervideocassette recordervideocassetterecordervid eocassetterecordervideocassetter ecordervideocassetterecordervide ocassetterecordervideocassettere cordervideocassetterecordervideo cassetterecordervideocassetterec ordervideocassetterecordervideoc assetterecordervideocassettereco rdervideocassetterecordervideoca ssetterecordervideocassetterecor dervideocassetterecordervideocas setterecordervideocassetterecord ervideocassetterecordervideocass etterecordervideocassetterecorde rvideocassetterecordervideocasse tterecordervideocassetterecorder videocassetterecordervideocasset terecordervideocassetterecorderv ideocassetterecordervideocassett erecordervideocassetterecordervi deocassetterecordervideocassette recordervideocassetterecordervid eocassetterecordervideocassetter ecordervideocassetterecordervide ocassetterecordervideocassettere cordervideocassetterecordervideoc assetterecordervideocassetterecor VR623HF...
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Page 2: Safety Information
Care and Cleaning: Use a soft cloth or the dusting attachment of your vacuum cleaner to dust your VCR. Remove dust from both top and bottom ventilation holes. Plastic surfaces are easily scratched and can be marred by alcohol and various solvents. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents First Things First ... 3 Initial Setup ... 5 Setting Up the VCR ... 7 Using The Menu To Set Up Features ... 8 Language Selection ... 8 Cable Box Setup ... 8 VCR Channels List ... 10 To Auto Channel Search ... - Page 4 Connecting Your VCR ... 38 Jacks and Cables ... 38 RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables (F-type) ... 38 Audio/Video Jacks and Cables (RCA-type) ... 38 Choosing a VCR Connection ... 39 Advantages of A/V Cable Connections ... 39 TV with RF Jack Only ... 40 TV with A/V Jacks ...
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Page 5: First Things First
First Things First Welcome To Your New VCR... To help you get started using your VCR with as little reading as possible, we’ve put all the basic information needed in the first three sections. There’s even an initial setup feature the first time you turn on the VCR that walks you through several set up steps at once. - Page 6 STEP 3: Connect your VCR to a TV If you connect your VCR to your home antenna or cable system and then to your TV, use the VCR’s ANT IN and RF OUT jacks for a good signal as shown to the right.
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Page 7: Initial Setup
STEP 6: turn on the VCR Press POWER on the VCR’s front panel or the VCR button on the remote control to turn on the VCR. The first time you turn the VCR on, a menu screen appears. This is the start of an initial set up which helps you set different options for your VCR. - Page 8 CH 4 switch or the TV’s video line input (see “How to Find Your TV’s Video Input Channel” in the References chapter of this manual). • Make sure the VCR indicator is on in the VCR display if you connected your VCR using the ANT IN and RF OUT jacks. •...
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Page 9: Setting Up The Vcr
Setting Up the VCR On-screen guide and Additional Setup features Below is a list of setup features that you need to set up before using your VCR for the first time. • Select a Language • Set Up for a Cable Box •... -
Page 10: Using The Menu To Set Up Features
Setting Up the VCR Using The Menu To Set Up Features You can set up your VCR’s features by using the remote control’s buttons to enter your choices from on-screen instructions. Each menu item is explained in this section. You can set up features individually by using the menu system. - Page 11 (usually 03 or 04), or press INPUT for video line input if you use AUDIO/VIDEO jacks. Then, press MENU. 5. Once you complete the setup, the VCR confirms that the VCR will now receive all signals on the designated channel. For example: The VCR’s MAIN MENU is the starting point...
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Page 12: Vcr Channels List
VCR Channels List If you use a cable box for all channels, this step is not necessary. Your VCR may come with a channel list preset at the factory, but you may want to add or delete some channels depending on whether they are active. -
Page 13: Changing The Signal Type
Setting Up the VCR Changing the Signal Type 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. 2. Press 3 to display the CHANNELS menu. 3. Press 3 to change the Signal Type between CABLE and ANTENNA. Adding or Removing Channels... -
Page 14: Time And Date
Setting Up the VCR Time and Date The VCR gives you two ways to set the time and date– manually, and the Auto Clock Feature. The Auto Clock Feature enables the VCR to update the clock each time the VCR is turned off. The Auto Clock is advantageous because it updates the time for you automatically. -
Page 15: Setting Daylight-Saving Time
• DST stands for “Daylight Saving Time.” • If you chose AUTOMATIC, the VCR sets the clock using the DST information broadcast in the signal (channel). Setting Time and Date Manually If auto clock set was unsuccessful, set the clock through the TIME menu option. -
Page 16: Setup 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 VCR2•DVD button, this feature allows you to set this VCR to respond to that button. -
Page 17: Auto Play
VCR mode. 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. This only applies if you connect the IN (FROM ANT.) and OUT (TO TV) jacks of your VCR to your TV... -
Page 18: Energysaver
Thirty seconds before shutting off, the VCR will warn you with a screen reading, “The VCR will turn off in 30 seconds. Press any key to cancel.” If you use the VCR’s tuner instead of your TV to tune channels, you may want to turn this feature off. - Page 19 • Auto Repeat is set back to -:-- by resetting the dialog box, by cassette ejecting or insertion, by powering off the VCR, by power interruption, or by recording start. When a duration time has been set: • The VCR will automatically switch to rewind if the counter meets or goes past the Auto Repeat set duration.
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Page 21: Vcr Basics
You Started These VCR basics should be enough for you to begin enjoying your VCR. Lear ning the r emote contr ol functions, playing a recorded tape, and r ecording a pr ogram should do just that. This section shows you the basics of using your VCR. It... -
Page 22: Remote Buttons
VCR Basics Remote Buttons The VCR’s remote control is capable of controlling your VCR. If you have an RCA, GE, or Proscan TV, you may be able to control it without having to program the remote. Component Buttons ON•OFF Turns off VCR when remote is set to control the VCR. -
Page 23: Tv Function Buttons
VOL Up and Down Raises and lowers sound of TV. TV Buttons The TV buttons may not control all features of all models of RCA, GE, or Proscan TVs. If you have trouble getting a picture on the TV screen, see the section “How to Find Your TV’s Video Input... -
Page 24: Playing A Tape
VCR Basics (Continued from previous page) Playing a Tape 1. Tune the TV to your VCR viewing channel (3, 4, or TV’s video input-- see “How to Find Your TV’s Video Input Channel” in the References section of this manual for more information about the video line input). -
Page 25: Recording
Check the Safety Tab No matter which recording option you use, 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 27: Recording
RECORDING Several Recording Options Now that you’ve gone through the basic steps necessary to operate your VCR, it’s time to explain the different advanced recording features available to suit your needs. Recording Features on your VCR include: • Recording (explained in the VCR Basics section) •... -
Page 28: Recording Features
Each time you press the RECORD button, you increase the recording time (up to 4 hours). The VCR continues to record for the amount of time you indicate, and then automatically turns off. To stop an Express recording, press and hold STOP for three seconds. - Page 29 (including AM or PM). The start date is automatically entered based on the VCR clock. The date and/or speed can be changed when flashing. 6. Review the information to make sure it is correct, and then press MENU to save.
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Page 30: Stopping A Timer Recording
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 3, 4, or TV’s video input). 2. Insert a tape with safety tab in place. -
Page 31: Recording Audio Only
VCR. 1. Press the INPUT button on the remote to select the line input (LINE). The VCR will record audio from the audio equipment connected to the AUDIO IN jacks. 2. Use SPEED on the remote to set the recording speed. -
Page 32: Copying And Editing Tapes Using Two Vcrs
1. Connect the VCRs using the diagram provided. 2. Turn on both VCRs and TV. 3. Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel (either 3, 4, or TV’s video input). (See “How to Find Your TV’s Video Input Channel” in the References section of this manual for detailed information). -
Page 33: Other Features
Features to Enhance VCR Operation • Picture Search Options • Tracking • Pro-Tect Plus Locking • Time Counter • On-screen Displays • Audio Reception • Audio Playback First things first Setting Up the VCR VCR Basics Recording Other Features Connections REFERENCE... -
Page 34: Picture Search Options
2. Press FWD to increase or REV to decrease the speed of the search. 3. Use TRACK up or down to remove any streaks from the picture. 4. Press PLAY to return to normal playback. The VCR switches automatically from slow-motion playback to stop after a few minutes. Frame Advance Frame advance lets you view recorded action one frame after another during playback. -
Page 35: 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 on the tape. -
Page 36: Tracking
Your VCR has automatic tracking which removes interference like streaks or “snow” from the picture. Automatic tracking is activated every time 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. Just use the CHANNEL TRACKING buttons (TRACK on the remote) to reduce the distortion. -
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: Reception
Hi-Fi and linear tracks. Tape Playback The VCR records the same audio on both Hi-Fi and linear tracks on the tape. Hi-Fi sound is recorded on a separate left and right stereo channels. Monaural sound is recorded on the linear track. -
Page 39: 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 REFERENCE... -
Page 40: Connecting Your Vcr
TV. These jacks are required for antenna or cable-TV connections. The RF jacks on the VCR are labeled ANT. IN and RF OUT. The coaxial cable supplied with your VCR is used to connect the VCR’s RF OUT jack and your TV’s antenna input. -
Page 41: Choosing A Vcr Connection
Three different connections are described in this section and one of them should provide you with a VCR connection that works. • TV with RF Jack Only •... -
Page 42: Tv With Rf Jack Only
Using This Connection Tune your TV to channel 3 or 4, whichever one you selected with the 3 CH. 4 switch on the back of the VCR. To play a tape: 1. Insert a tape 2. -
Page 43: Tv With A/V Jacks
Using This Connection Tune your TV to its video input channel (see “How to Find Your TV’s Video Input Channel” in the References chapter of this manual for more information). Use of TV•VCR button is not required. To play a tape: 1. -
Page 44: Tv With A/V Jacks And Cable Box
Using This Connection Tune your TV to its video input channel (see page 62 for more information). Use of TV•VCR button is not required. To play a tape: 1. Insert a tape. 2. If necessary, press PLAY. -
Page 45: Reference
Appendix: reference Detailed Information This section gives you some additional information about the VCR, including a description of the unit’s controls and displays. You will also find Troubleshooting Tips specifications, and an index in this appendix. These areas might help resolve some of those simple problems. -
Page 46: Front Panel
RECORD Starts VCR recording. Used for express recording. Remote Sensor Receives signals from the remote control. Aim the remote at this sensor. REV Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches the picture in reverse during playback. Starts slow motion during play-pause and decreases slow-motion speed. -
Page 47: Display Panel
Flashes when the timer recording is set and there is no tape in the VCR. VCR INDICATOR (Applies only if the VCR Viewing Channel is 3 or 4.) Press the TV•VCR button on the remote or front VCR panel to turn on or off. •... -
Page 48: Back Panel
LINE CH. 3/4 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. 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 49: 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. Poor or no picture for normal TV viewing • Check to make sure the VCR indicator is off. - Page 50 Try ejecting and reinserting the cassette. • Check to make sure the tape is not broken. • Check to make sure the VCR is not in pause mode. Press PAUSE or PLAY to return to normal playback. • Check the Pro-Tect Plus™ feature.
- Page 51 ON. TIMER indicator flashes • The clock is not set. • Check to make sure there is a cassette in the VCR when a timer recording is set. • TIMER and RECORD indicators flash when the Pro-Tect Plus Locking feature is activated.
- Page 52 Appendix: reference Troubleshooting Tips (Cont.) Stereo audio too noisy • Stereo signal is weak. Set reception: STEREO/SAP/MONO feature to MONO. • Press one of the TRACKING up or down buttons to minimize the noise. Index and Zero search features do not operate •...
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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: How To Find Your Tv's Video Input Channel
The Video Channel on TVs varies for different brands and different models. Below are some steps to try: • If your TV brand is RCA, GE, or PROSCAN, press the TV button on the remote control that came with the VCR. Then press the INPUT button on the remote. -
Page 55: 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 56: Index
GO BACK button 20 IN (FROM ANT) jack 15 Index Search 33 INFO button 20, 33 Initial Setup 5 INPUT button 20, 52 Jacks and Cables (RCA-type) 38 LANGUAGE menu 6, 8 Menu accessing 6 set up features 8 MENU button 20... - Page 57 20 TV function buttons 21 Remote control sensor 44 Remote VCR1/VCR2 14 Remote VCR1/VCR2 Option 14 REV button (VCR) 21, 22 REVERSE button (remote con- trol) 22, 34, 44 Reviewing and Clearing Pro- grams 28 Rewind, automatic 22...
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- Page 60 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.