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RCA VR639HF User Manual

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  • Page 2: Safety Information

    _________________________________________________ Purchase Date: _________________________________________________ Dealer/Address/Phone: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE WARNING COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Timer Recording with the VCR Plus+ Interactive Program Guide System ... 28 Setting Up the Channel List ... 28 Using the VCR Plus+ System ... 28 Stopping a Timer Recording ... 30 Reviewing and Clearing Programs ... 30 Recording Broadcast Stereo Or SAP (Second Audio Program) TV Programs ...
  • Page 4 Connecting Your VCR ... 46 Jacks and Cables ... 46 RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables (F-type) ... 46 Audio/Video Jacks and Cables (RCA-type) ... 46 Choosing a VCR Connection ... 47 Advantages of Audio/Video Cable Connections ... 47 TV with RF Jack Only ... 48 TV with Audio/Video Jacks ...

  • 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. To help you along. To help you out, there’s even an initial set-up feature the first time you turn on your VCR which walks you through several set up steps at once.
  • 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 ANT IN and RF OUT jacks for a good signal as shown to the right.
  • Page 7 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 First Things First • Make sure the VCR indicator is on in the VCR display if you connected your VCR using the ANT IN and RF OUT jacks. • Check your connections. If you chose to set up your VCR options individually, then go to the next section.

  • Page 9: Setting Up The Vcr

    Setting Up the VCR On-screen guide and Additional Set-up features Below is a list of set-up 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: Cable Box Setup

    Cable Box Setup This setup applies only when all channels are received through a cable box. In this case, the VCR will automatically enter the channel used to view cable box programming. Your VCR will use this channel for all future timer recordings.

  • 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 The VCR begins scanning for the available channels—this takes about one to two minutes. When the scan is complete, the VCR tunes to the lowest channel number. At this point, pressing CHAN up or down on the remote control or VCR should only select the active channels.

  • Page 14: Changing The Signal Type

    INFO to add. 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: Auto Clock Set

    Auto Channel Search, setting the time zone, and setting the Daylight Saving feature before the Auto Clock feature works. Setting the Time Zone 1. Press MENU on the remote control to display the VCR Main Menu. VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus+...

  • Page 16: Setting Daylight-Saving Time

    4. Select one of the options and then press MENU to continue. • DST stands for “Daylight Saving Time.” • If you chose AUTOMATIC, the VCR sets the clock using the DST information broadcast in the signal (channel). Spring forward, Fall backward In the Spring, daylight-saving time begins on the first Sunday in April.

  • Page 17: Setting Time And Date Manually

    If the AUTO CLOCK SET was unsuccessful, set the clock through the TIME menu option. The AUTO CLOCK SET feature is set to OFF automatically when you set the clock this way. 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus+...

  • Page 18: Vcr Plus+ System Channels

    CABLE 4 VCR Plus+ Channel List 5 Cable Box Setup 0 Exit 3. Press 4 to display the VCR PLUS+ CHANNEL LIST menu. VCR+ Channel My Channel 3 -> -> -> -- Use CH+/- to select Press 0-9 to change Press MENU to save 4.

  • Page 19: Vcr Plus+ System Worksheet

    Channel Number** Station Name ESPN *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. Channel Number Two-Digit VCR Plus+ System You Receive the...

  • Page 20: Additional Set-Up Features

    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 21: Auto Play

    Press 3 in the PREFERENCES menu to switch between ON and OFF. • OFF means the VCR will remain turned on until you shut it off. • 1:00, 2:00, or 3:00 means the VCR turns off after one, two, or three hours of inactivity respectively.

  • Page 22: Front Panel Brightness

    Setting Up the VCR Front Panel Brightness You can change the brightness level of the fluorescent display panel on the front of the VCR. In the PREFERENCES menu, press 4 to switch between the options. • AUTO brightens the display when the VCR is on and dims the display when the VCR is off.

  • Page 23: Vcr Basics

    VCR Basics Learning 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. This section shows you the basics of using your VCR.

  • Page 24: Remote Buttons

    INPUT Selects between the line input and the VCR’s tuner. Line input refers to the signal coming from the component connected to the AUDIO/VIDEO IN jacks on the back of the VCR. See page 62 for more information about the line input.

  • Page 25: Playing A Tape

    VCR or cable/antenna system. Playing a Tape 1. Tune the TV to your VCR viewing channel (3, 4, or TV’s video input) and hit the TV•VCR button on the remote so that the VCR display appears on the VCR’s front panel.

  • Page 26: Automatic Rewind

    Check the Safety Tab No matter how you record, you need to make sure there is a tape in the VCR, and that the safety tab on the tape is not removed. You cannot record on a tape whose safety tab is missing.

  • 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: Timer Recording

    The data includes the channel number (press INPUT to select the line input), start time, and end time (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. Timer Recording Information The Clock must be set correctly.

  • Page 30: Timer Recording With The Vcr Plus+ Interactive Program Guide System

    1. Display the CHANNELS menu from the VCR MAIN MENU 2. Display the VCR Plus+ Channel List menu 3. Go to section four, Setting Up Your VCR, if you need more information on setting up your VCR Plus+ programming system channel list.
  • Page 31 (from TV listing) 12876 Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU when done (Screen used is just an example) 4. Press MENU to enter the VCR PlusCode system number. How often should this program record? 1 One time 2 Daily (every day)

  • Page 32: Stopping A Timer Recording

    Press and hold the STOP button for three 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 33: Recording Broadcast Stereo Or Sap (Second Audio Program) Tv Programs

    (either 3, 4, or TV’s video input). 2. Insert a tape with safety tab in place. 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.

  • Page 34: Playing Back Audio Only

    1. Connect the VCRs using the diagram at the right 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 page 62 for INPUT information) 4. If you are using coaxial cables for the connection, tune recording VCR to channel 3 or 4—the one selected on the...

  • Page 35: Other Features

    Audio Reception • Audio Playback COMMERCIAL ADVANCE is a registered trademark of SRT, Inc. MOVIE ADVANCE is a registered trademark of Aurthur D. Little Enterprises, Inc. ™ First things first Setting Up the VCR VCR Basics Recording Other Features Connections Reference...

  • Page 36: Commercial Advance

    ADVANCE is patented technology that detects and marks most commercials on your tape for any recording that is more than 15 minutes long. After recording, 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 37: Commercial Advance Marking

    — Timer, Timer with VCR Plus+, or Express Recording Sets the VCR to automatically mark commercials after the power is tuned off. — Recording Allows the VCR to prompt you to mark the commercials when you’ve stop the recording. The VCR is waiting to mark commercials in the program you recorded.

  • Page 38: Commercialadvance Playback

    SEARCH. If you press SEARCH during playback of material other than commercials, the VCR advances to the end of the next “marked” commercial block and resumes playback. The VCR resumes playback when it reaches the end of the marked commercials.

  • Page 39: Movie Advance

    Pressing 2 or 3 gives the same response and takes you to a different search feature. If you accidentally make a wrong selection, press STOP•EJECT on the VCR and reinsert the tape. Press SEARCH. If you press 1, the MOVIE ADVANCE menu appears.
  • Page 40 Press 2 to Go To Preview. The following screen appears with a video background: Searching for preview Press SEARCH to reverse Press STOP to cancel When a preview is detected, the VCR cues it and begins playing. Press SEARCH for next Preview Search Note Any time during the preview search mode, pressing SEARCH will reverse the search direction.

  • Page 41: Picture Search Options

    3. Press FWD to increase or REV to decrease the speed of the search. 4. Use TRACK up or down to remove any streaks from the picture. 5. Press PLAY to return to normal playback. The VCR switches automatically from slow-motion playback to stop after a few minutes.

  • Page 42: 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. To Search: 1.

  • Page 43: Go-To Search

    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 44: Pro-Tect Plus Locking Feature

    OTHER FEATURES 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 the VCR button on the remote for approximately six seconds.

  • Page 45: On-Screen Displays

    OTHER FEATURES 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 46: 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 47: 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 48: Connecting Your Vcr

    These jacks are required for antenna or cable-TV connections. RF Jack 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 49: Choosing A Vcr Connection

    Connections Choosing a VCR Connection There are several different ways to connect your VCR, depending on whether or not you have cable service, and if you have a cable box, and whether some of the channels are scrambled, and maybe you have a satellite receiver along with cable (but no cable box), or a satellite receiver and no cable or...

  • Page 50: 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 3 CH. 4 switch on the back of the VCR. To play a tape: 1. Insert a tape 2.

  • Page 51: Tv With Audio/Video Jacks

    2. Return to First Things First, then follow the steps. 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.

  • Page 52: Tv With Audio/Video Jacks And Cable Box To

    2. Return to First Things First, then follow the steps. 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.

  • Page 53: Reference

    Appendix: reference This section gives you some additional information about the VCR, including a description of the unit’s controls and displays. You will also find the section, Troubleshooting Tips, and a question and answer section about COMMERCIAL ADVANCE in this Appendix.

  • Page 54: Front Panel

    TRACKING AUDIO (R and L mono) and VIDEO IN Jacks Receives signals from another component, like a VCR or camcorder, when it is connected to these jacks. Use INPUT on the remote to select “L2” to record from these jacks.

  • Page 55: 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 56: Back Panel

    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. 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 57: Troubleshooting Tips

    Check to make sure it is plugged into an operating outlet. • Check to make sure your connections are correct. VCR does not respond to remote • Check to make sure there are no objects between the VCR and remote. • The batteries may need changing. •...
  • Page 58 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 ProTect Plus™ feature.
  • Page 59 Will not record • Check to make sure the safety tab is intact. • Check to make sure the VCR is not in the line mode. Press INPUT on the remote. Clock shows incorrect time or date • Power interruption.
  • Page 60 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 ProTect Plus feature is activated.
  • Page 61 Appendix: reference Troubleshooting Tips (Cont’) COMMERCIAL ADVANCE feature does not mark commercials when: • The Marking feature is set to OFF in the COMMERCIAL ADVANCE menu. Set it to ON. • A recording is less than 15 minutes or the commercial is longer than one minute.

  • Page 62: Questions And Answers About Commercial Advance

    What happens if the marking process is interrupted? 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.

  • Page 63: 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 64 Video Input Channel You need to tune your TV to the Video Input Channel if you are using the VCR’s VIDEO/STEREO OUT jacks to connect to the TV’s VIDEO/STEREO INPUT jacks. You must select this “channel” before you can see the VCR’s menus, the cable or antenna reception, and the content that’s on a tape, but you cannot do it...

  • Page 65: 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 66: Index

    GO BACK button 22 Go-To Search 41 Index Search 40 INFO button 22 Initial Setup 5 INPUT button 22, 62 Jacks and Cables (RCA-type) 46 LANGUAGE menu 6, 8 Menu accessing 6 set up features 8 MENU button 22 MOVIE ADVANCE 37, 58...
  • Page 67 31 broadcast stereo 31 Express Recording (XPR) 26, 27 features 26 SAP (SecondAudio Program) timer recording 27 VCR Plus+ timer recordings 28 Remote Buttons 22 channel up/down 22 clear 22 F ADV 22 FWD 22 GO BACK 22...
  • Page 68 If your VCR needs service, please contact your dealer or the nearest Servicenter 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.

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