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RCA VR676HF User Manual

RCA VR676HF User Manual

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GUIDE
VIDEO CASSETTE
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  • Page 1 VR676HF USER’S GUIDE VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER...

  • Page 2: Cautions

    Do not defeat the safety feature of the plug. The wide blade fits into the wall socket only one way. If you need an extension cord, make sure it matches the plug of the VCR. For U.S.A. — Operate VCR only on 120 volts, 60Hz AC power (normal house power).

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Use TV•VCR Button _______________ 11 Set the Auto TV/VCR Feature _______ 11 Using the Remote Control Component, VCR, TV, Cable Box, and RCA DSS ® Receiver Buttons _____ 12-13 Controlling a VCR ____________________ 14 Controlling a TV ______________________ 15 Controlling a Cable Box or RCA DSS ®...

  • Page 4: Hooking Up The Vcr

    B. Rabbit ears (set-top) and/or bow tie antenna – Turn to page 3. C. Cable System – Go to question 2. D. RCA DSS ® Satellite System and another source (A, B, C) – Go to question 3. 2. What type of Cable-TV system* do you have? Choose one answer from below.

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

    A. Basic hookup. Use this hookup for a simple connection which requires fewer accessories. 1. Set the CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR to either channel 3 or 4. You will 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

    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. Make sure the cable box does not cover the transmitting window on top of the VCR.

  • Page 7: Cable System With Cable Box To Unscramble 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. Make sure the cable box does not cover the transmitting window on top of the VCR.

  • Page 8: Rca Dss ® Satellite Receiver

    Blocking the airflow to the unit could impair performance or damage your receiver and other components. Also, do not stack the RCA DSS ® receiver on top of a “hot component” such as an audio power amplifier.

  • Page 9: Rca Dss ® Satellite Receiver

    AUDIO/VIDEO jacks. 1. Set the CH3 CH4 switch on back of receiver to either channel 3 or 4. You will tune the VCR to this channel to record from the satellite receiver. To watch the satellite receiver, tune your TV to its video input channel.

  • Page 10: Connecting Two Vcrs For Copying Tapes

    2. Connect as shown. This connection requires additional accessories not provided. If your other VCR is not stereo, plug it into the AUDIO L (MONO) jack of this VCR to hear sound from both channels. 3. Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV.

  • Page 11: Setting Up The Vcr

    A. Turn on the TV. B. If you used one of the basic hookups, tune the TV to the channel selected with the CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR. If you used one of the advanced hookups, tune the TV to the TV’s video input.

  • Page 12: Turn On The Vcr

    2 to Cancel. If you choose not to use the SETUP guide, follow the remaining steps in this section to set up the VCR so it will operate properly. If you ever need to reconfigure your VCR, press MENU•PROG to display the VCR MAIN MENU, then press 5 to select Setup.

  • Page 13: Set The Time And Date

    B. Press 6 to display PREFERENCES. C. Press 3 to select Auto TV/VCR: ON or OFF. • Select ON if you used one of the basic hookups and watch the VCR on channel 3 or 4 of your TV. The VCR will automatically switch the TV•VCR setting to VCR every time the VCR is turned on, a...

  • Page 14: Using The Remote Control

    Turns on a compatible RCA, ProScan, or GE TV and sets the remote to control the TV. VCR Function Buttons Press VCR1 (VCR2•LD) to set remote to control the VCR to use the function buttons. CHAN Up or Down Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCR’s channel...
  • Page 15 Press the DSS•CABLE button to set remote to control a compatible cable box or satellite receiver. Some buttons may not work with every cable box or receiver. If you have an RCA DSS ® receiver, test the “TV Function Buttons” to see which ones operate the receiver.

  • Page 16: Controlling A Vcr

    Using the Remote Control Controlling a VCR The VCR’s remote controls two compatible RCA, ProScan, or GE VCRs with the VCR1 and VCR2•LD buttons. Most compatible VCRs automatically respond to VCR1 without being programmed. If you own two compatible VCRs, test them to see if VCR1 turns on both VCRs.

  • Page 17: Controlling A Tv

    Controlling a TV The VCR‘s remote is preprogrammed to control the basic functions of a compatible RCA, ProScan, or GE TV. The remote can also be set up to control other manufacturer‘s brands. To program the remote, use the remote buttons that correspond to your brand.

  • Page 18: Controlling A Cable Box Or Rca Dss ® Receiver

    The DSS•CABLE button on the VCR’s remote is preprogrammed to control either a compatible RCA cable box or RCA DSS ® satellite receiver. If your cable box is another manufacturer’s brand and has its own remote, you will probably be able to program the VCR’s remote to control your cable box.

  • Page 19: Controlling An Auxiliary Rca Component

    The remote that came packed with your VCR is also capable of controlling one compatible RCA audio component, such as an AM/FM radio, CD player, tape player, or phonograph. The remote must be programmed for the specific component it is to control. To program the remote, use the code that corresponds to your component.

  • Page 20: Playing A Tape

    4. Press TRACKING up or down to remove any streaks from the picture, if necessary. Details are on page 23. 5. Press STOP. 6. Press REW on the remote or turn the shuttle ring on the VCR toward REW. The VCR will automatically rewind the tape if it reaches the end of the tape during playback.

  • Page 21: Using The Playback Features

    Using the Playback Features Tape Playback: HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX Feature The VCR records the same audio on both the Hi-Fi and linear tracks on the tape. The Hi-Fi sound is recorded on separate left and right stereo channels. Monaural sound is recorded on the linear track.

  • Page 22: Auto Play Feature

    Using the Playback Features Auto Play Feature This feature lets you tell the VCR whether you want it to automatically start playing a tape that is inserted with the safety tab removed. 1. Press MENU•PROG on the remote to see the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen.

  • Page 23: Pause For Stop-Action

    SP or SLP speed. Variable Speed Search Using the Shuttle Ring 1. Press PAUSE during playback to stop the action. 2. Turn the shuttle ring on the front of the VCR either direction. 3. Release the shuttle to return to pause.

  • Page 24: Frame Advance

    Slow motion works best in the SP or SLP speed. 1. During playback, Press SLOW + or – to start slow-motion playback. SLOW appears in the VCR’s display panel. 2. Press SLOW + to increase the speed or – to decrease the speed.

  • Page 25: Automatic Tracking

    Pro-Tect Plus™ Locking Feature To protect your timer recordings from any unwanted changes, lock the VCR. The buttons on the VCR and remote will not operate the VCR. Just follow the directions below. To Lock the VCR 1.

  • Page 26: Display Button

    VCR’s display panel. 3. Press DISPLAY again to remove the time counter from the TV screen. The time counter will remain in the VCR’s display panel and no status displays will appear on the TV screen. This is convenient for editing tapes.

  • Page 27: Index Search

    Using the Playback Features Index Search The VCR has a “VHS Index Search System” that automatically records an index mark on the tape every time you stop and start recording. During playback you can locate the program you want to play by the number of index marks.

  • Page 28: Time Search

    Playing a Tape Using the Playback Features Time Search The VCR will search forward or reverse the amount of time you select from the location you are on the tape. 1. Insert the prerecorded tape and press STOP. 2. Press SEARCH on the remote twice to display the TIME SEARCH menu on the TV screen.

  • 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 in length. 1. Insert the tape and press STOP. 2. Press SEARCH on the remote four times to display the BLANK SEARCH menu on the TV screen.

  • Page 30: Recording A Program

    Press SPEED on the remote to select a recording speed (SP, LP, or SLP). The speed you select appears on the TV screen and in the VCR’s display panel. The VCR automatically selects the playback speed (SP, LP, or SLP).

  • Page 31: Basic Recording - Operating Instructions

    Recording a Program Basic Recording – Operating Instructions To Make a Recording Turn on the TV and tune it to the VCR viewing channel, either 3, 4, or TV’s video input channel. 1. Insert a tape with safety tab in place.

  • Page 32: Dss ® Receiver

    Cable/DSS Box Setup allows the VCR to record programs from a cable box or satellite receiver. If your cable box or RCA DSS ® satellite receiver can be controlled by remote, the VCR may be able to tune it to the channel you want to record during VCR Plus+ and timer recordings.
  • Page 33 Recording a Program Recording While You’re Away Recording While You’re Away Setting Up the Cable Box or RCA DSS ® Satellite Receiver Manually Controlled Cable Box: You are finished with cable box setup. Press MENU•PROG to exit. Remote Controlled Cable Box: Enter your cable box code from the chart on page 16 and follow the on-screen directions.
  • Page 34 Note 1: Check your local or cable listing for the channel number you receive this station on. Note 2: Check your local listing for the broadcast or VCR Plus+ channel number assigned to this station. Press MENU•PROG on the remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen.
  • Page 35 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. Broadcast or Cable TV Station Name (Such as ABC, NBC, CBS, etc.) *Check your local listing for VCR Plus+ channel numbers assigned to network stations.
  • Page 36 Recording While You’re Away (VCR Plus+ Recording) The VCR Plus+ and timer program features let you program the VCR to record up to eight different programs within a one year period. Before using VCR Plus+ to record a program, make sure that: •...

  • Page 37: Timer Recording

    • The remote is set to control the VCR — using VCR1 (VCR2•LD). • If you receive all channels through a cable box or RCA DSS ® satellite receiver, setup the cable box or RCA DSS ® satellite receiver as described on pages 30-31.

  • Page 38: Checking Or Clearing Vcr Plus+ Or Timer Recordings

    Timer Recording From the VCR’s Line Input The line input refers to the signal coming from the AUDIO and VIDEO IN jacks of the VCR. Recording from the line input is convenient if you have a satellite receiver or similar component attached to these jacks.

  • Page 39: Express Recording (Xpr)

    Recording a Program Express Recording (XPR) Express recording lets you record up to four hours without using the timer program feature. The VCR will turn off automatically at the end of the recording. POWER EJECT Operating Instructions 1. Turn on the VCR.

  • Page 40: Recording Broadcast Stereo Tv Or Sap

    To Record Stereo Broadcast TV or SAP Turn on the TV and tune it to the VCR viewing channel, either 3, 4, or TV’s video input. 1. Insert a tape with safety tab in place. 2. If using one of the basic hookups, make sure the VCR indicator appears in the VCR’s display panel.

  • Page 41: Recording Audio Only

    Recording Audio Only You can record audio only from another audio source connected to the AUDIO IN (L and R) jacks on the back or front of the VCR. To Record Audio Only 1. Press the INPUT button on remote to select a line input.

  • Page 42: Using Two Vcrs For Copying And Editing Tapes

    Operating Instructions (Refer to hookup on page 8.) Use this VCR as the playback VCR and the other as the recording VCR. If you have two compatible VCR’s, use the AutoEdit feature described below. Turn on the TV and VCRs.

  • Page 43: References

    Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCR’s channel memory. Adjusts tracking when a tape is playing. EJECT Press when the VCR is stopped to eject the cassette. INPUT Turns the line input on or off. L1 or L2 appears in VCR’s display panel and...

  • Page 44: Back Panel

    OUT TO TELEVISION Connector Passes signal to TV using the cable supplied. Display Panel This VCR has a feature where you can change the brightness level of the fluorescent display panel. 1. Press MENU•PROG on the remote to see the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen.
  • Page 45 Channel Number or L1or L2 The channel number or line input is displayed. Select L1 to record from the jacks on the back of the VCR or L2 to record from the jacks on the front of the VCR. HIFI Indicator Lights during playback when Playback: HI-FI/ LINEAR/MIX feature is set to HI-FI.

  • Page 46: 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 47: 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 48: Trouble Checks

    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 Remote locks up VCR does not respond to remote...

  • Page 49: Trouble Checks

    • VCR is in pause mode. Press PAUSE. • Safety tab removed from cassette. • Make sure the line indicator (L1 or L2) is turned off in VCR’s display panel for normal recording from the VCR’s tuner. Press INPUT to turn off the line indicator.

  • Page 50: Index

    Choosing a Hookup ......2 Cleaning the VCR ......44 CLEAR Button .
  • Page 51 Turn On TV .......9 Turn on VCR ......10 TV Button .
  • Page 52 Your toll free numbers are: English: 1-800-522-0338 French: 1-800-522-0445 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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