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- Page 1 VR681HF USER’S GUIDE VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER...
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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
Setting Up the VCR Startup Check Accessories With VCR ________ 7 Insert Batteries in Remote ___________ 7 Turn on TV and VCR _______________ 7 Use On-Screen Menu System ________ 8 Select Signal Type __________________ 8 Set the Time and Date ______________ 9... -
Page 4: Hooking Up The Vcr
It is the easier of the two hookups and additional accessories may not be needed. The advanced hookup shows the VCR hooked up to a TV with audio and video jacks using a signal splitter. This connection may improve the picture quality as well as convenience of operation, and it may require additional accessories. -
Page 5: Antenna Or Cable System Without A Cable Box
TV•VCR button to watch the VCR. 2. Connect as shown. This connection may require additional accessories not provided. 3. Plug in power cords of VCR and TV. Continue to page 7. B. Advanced hookup. Use this hookup for slightly improved picture quality, Hi-Fi, stereo playback and more convenient operation —... -
Page 6: Cable System With Cable Box To Unscramble All Channels
TV•VCR button to watch the VCR. 2. Connect as shown. This connection may require additional accessories not provided. 3. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable box. Continue to page 7. B. Advanced hookup. Use this hookup for slightly improved picture quality, Hi-Fi, stereo playback and more convenient operation —... -
Page 7: Cable System With Cable Box To Unscramble Pay Channels
TV•VCR button to watch the VCR. 2. Connect as shown. This connection may require additional accessories not provided. 3. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable box. Continue to page 7. B. Advanced hookup. Use this hookup for slightly improved picture quality, Hi-Fi, stereo playback and more convenient operation —... -
Page 8: Connecting Two Vcrs For Copying Tapes
2. Connect as shown. This connection requires additional accessories not provided. If your other VCR is not stereo, you may need a Y-adapter to copy sound from both channels. 3. Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV. Continue to page 7. -
Page 9: Setting Up The Vcr
TV to the TV’s video input. (See TV owner’s manual for details.) 4. Turn on the VCR. A. Press VCR POWER on the remote. The ANTENNA/CABLE SET menu appears prompting you to set the type of connection you are using for the VCR. -
Page 10: Use On-Screen Menu System
(or change) a menu or feature. • Using the ARROW Buttons: Press the MENU button to display the VCR MAIN MENU. Then use the UP or DOWN ARROW button to point to a menu or item. Use the LEFT ARROW to move left and the RIGHT ARROW button to move right on a line. -
Page 11: Set The Time And Date
The VCR automatically sets the clock, updates to the current time, and adjusts to daylight savings time every time the VCR is turned off. Or, you may manually set the clock. A. Press MENU to bring up the MAIN MENU. -
Page 12: Add Or Remove Channels From Vcr's Memory
VCR while watching another channel on the TV. Details are on page 23. A. Press SELECT VCR to set the remote to control the VCR. B. Press TV•VCR to see the picture from the VCR. -
Page 13: Set Up Cable Box
Cable box OUTPUT CHANNEL Code Brand* Pulser ...49, 50 Randtek...2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 RCA ...35, 36, 37, 38 Regal...77, 78, 79 Rembrandt ...52 Samsung...40, 41, 42, 43, 45 Scientific Atlanta ...30, 31, 32, 33 Sheritech ...73, 74, 75... -
Page 14: Using The Remote Control
The remote control that came packed with your VCR controls your VCR and basic functions of a compatible RCA, ProScan or GE TV. Also, it can be programmed to control other brands of TV, specifically those listed on page 15. The remote comes with two mode buttons ( SELECT TV and SELECT VCR ) that let you switch between the VCR and TV, and you must always press the specific mode button for the component you want to control. - Page 15 Turns a compatible TV on or off when remote is set to control TV. Used with SELECT TV button to turn on a compatible TV, other than RCA, when the remote is set to control that TV. VOL +/– ( Volume Up and Down)
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Page 16: Starsight Function Buttons
Displays StarSight Information in Pop-up. LIST Displays list of single recordings and series recordings. MENU Accesses RCA on-screen menu and StarSight Setup menu. Numbers (0 through 9 ) Select channels and enter number selections in StarSight Setup. PAGE s/t (Up or Down) Displays the previous or next page. -
Page 17: Controlling A Tv
Panasonic ... .12 RCA ....01 Samsung ... . .02, 14, 15 Sanyo . -
Page 18: Playing A Tape
TRACKING buttons on the remote. 4. Press STOP. 5. Press REW. The VCR will automatically rewind the tape if it reaches the end of the tape during playback. While rewinding, you can press VCR POWER and the VCR will turn off after rewinding. -
Page 19: Using The Playback Features
During tracking the sound is delayed for a few seconds. Occasionally, you may need to manually adjust tracking on a tape recorded on a different VCR or camcorder. Use the TRACKING buttons on the remote when playing a tape. -
Page 20: Picture Search
Press INDEX when the tape is playing or stopped. The “Go to 0:00:00 and STOP” display appears. Press RIGHT or LEFT ARROW to search for 0:00:00. The VCR automatically rewinds or fast forwards to the 0:00:00 position and stops. INDEX SEARCH --... -
Page 21: Index Search
During playback, the VCR automatically locates the index number you select. The VCR searches forward or reverse from the location where you are on the tape. Insert the prerecorded tape and press PLAY. Press INDEX. A display appears. -
Page 22: Tape Length
Last 5 seconds and From Counter zero. When “Last 5 Seconds” is selected, the VCR reverse searches the last 5 seconds of the tape and then plays it back (also works in slow motion). When“From Counter zero” is selected, the VCR reverse searches to time counter 0:00:00 and begins playback again. -
Page 23: Closed Captioning
On-Screen Status Displays Using the DISP (Display) button allows you to see the status of the VCR in playback or recording mode. The function, such as STOP, RECORD, PLAY, PAUSE, appears in the upper left corner. The tape histogram graphically represents the amount of tape that has elapsed from the beginning of the tape. -
Page 24: Recording Features
TV screen and in the VCR’s display panel. The VCR automatically selects the speed for playback. Although this VCR does not record in LP, it can play LP programs recorded on other VCRs. Special effects such as pause, frame advance, slow motion, and picture search work well in either speed. -
Page 25: Basic Recording
Recording a Program Basic Recording 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. The cassette-in indicator display panel. - Page 26 Recording a Program Recording While You’re Away (Timer Recording) The timer program features let you program the VCR to record up to eight different programs within a one-year period. The VCR can be programmed to record a single, daily (Monday through Friday), or weekly program. Daily and weekly programs remain in the timer until erased, but a single program is erased after the program records.
- Page 27 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. To timer record from the component connected to the VCR’s line input:...
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Page 28: Recording Broadcast Stereo Tv Or Sap
STEREO (ST) and/or SAP indicators appear in the VCR display panel 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. -
Page 29: 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 of the VCR. To Record Audio Only 1. Press INPUT on remote until LINE1 (or LINE2) appears in the VCR’s display panel, and VIDEO1 (or... -
Page 30: Using Two Vcrs For Copying And Editing Tapes
Recording a Program Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes When editing or copying home videos, use this RCA VCR for the recording VCR and the other VCR for playback. (Refer to hookup on page 6.) To copy or edit tapes 1. -
Page 31: Starsight System
VCR to the PBS channel. Refer to the “Reference” section for the PBS station in your area on pages 43-45. Your RCA VCR that is equipped with the StarSight system is not designed to operate with, or control, a satellite dish. For information on StarSight products specifically designed for satellite systems, see your local satellite dealer. - Page 32 StarSight System Subscribing to StarSight Information StarSight Checklist Please fill in the blanks below and keep this checklist close at hand. You will find the information you need to complete this list in later sections of this manual. PBS Station From the PBS Stations listed in the “Reference”...
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Page 33: Activating Starsight
4 or 5. • To maintain StarSight program information, always leave your VCR power cord plugged in and your cable box turned on, if you have one. • It normally takes three to five seconds for cable box channels to change. - Page 34 VCR is tuned to your PBS station. Initially, it will take between 4 and 12 hours to collect program information. If you want your VCR to collect program information during a different time period, please see the “Scheduling Data Reception”...
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Page 35: Using The Starsight Features
(If not, please review “Activating StarSight” on page 31.) Turn on your TV (don’t forget to tune TV to channel 3 or 4 or line input) and VCR and press INFO button to see if the information was collected. You should get a “Pop-up”... -
Page 36: Browsing
StarSight System Using the StarSight Features Browsing This feature is another method of finding out what’s on without changing the channels. Press INFO to find out about the program for the channel you are now watching. Press UP or DOWN ARROW to see what’s on the other channels. -
Page 37: Grid Guide
StarSight System Using the StarSight Features Grid Guide Using the Grid Guide, you can see what’s on right now, what’s on for the next seven days, or what the programs are about. Press GUIDE to see a full listing of all programs. Press UP, DOWN, LEFT or RIGHT ARROW to move the highlight bar around the Grid Guide. -
Page 38: Channel Guide
StarSight System Using the StarSight Features Channel Guide Using the Channel Guide, you can see what’s on a single channel. Press GUIDE to see the Grid Guide. Press UP or DOWN ARROW to move the highlight bar to the channel you want to know about. Press GUIDE to see the Channel Guide for the channel you highlighted. -
Page 39: Theme Guide
StarSight System Using the StarSight Features Theme Guide Using the Theme Guide, you can choose programs by a category, such as, sports, movies, comedies, etc. Press THEME to see the STARSIGHT THEMES menu. Press UP or DOWN ARROW to highlight a Theme. Press ENTER to see the categories for that Theme. -
Page 40: Recording
VCR will begin recording. Since StarSight has no way of knowing that a recording is taking place, a recording conflict may result. • Your VCR may be turned either on or off to record with StarSight. • You can schedule a StarSight recording whenever a StarSight guide is displayed on the TV. - Page 41 If you select the AUTO option, the highest quality tape speed possible will be automatically set, based on the amount of tape remaining. • If a StarSight recording and an RCA VCR recording are scheduled for the same time, only the StarSight recording will occur.
- Page 42 StarSight System Using the StarSight Features Press UP or DOWN ARROW to highlight a recording. Press INFO to see information about the program. Press EXIT to resume watching TV. You should also know... • Press CLEAR, then ENTER to cancel a recording. •...
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Page 43: Selecting And De-Selecting Channels
StarSight System Using the StarSight Features Selecting and De-selecting Channels StarSight allows you to remove channels that you rarely or never watch. When a channel is removed, it will no longer appear in StarSight Guides, nor will it appear when you flip through channels. To increase the amount of information for individual programs, you should delete channels that you seldom or never watch. -
Page 44: Scheduling Data Reception
StarSight System Using the StarSight Features Scheduling Data Reception You can select the time period when StarSight will turn to your PBS station to collect data. (It is a good idea to select a time period when you are seldom watching TV. Please be sure that your local PBS station is broadcasting during that time.) Press MENU. -
Page 45: Changing Your Cable Box
StarSight System Using the StarSight Features Changing Your Cable Box If you have changed your cable box, make sure your Cable Box Adapter is positioned properly in front of the new cable box. Look on page for the Cable Box Codes for your new cable box. -
Page 46: References
References PBS Stations Choose the station closest to you. It may be in a bordering state. City Station Channel ALABAMA Anniston WCIQ Birmingham WBIQ Decatur WHIQ Dothan WGIQ Huntsville WHIQ Mobile WEIQ WRSE Montgomery WAIQ ALASKA Anchorage KAKM` Fairbanks KUAC ARIZONA Phoenix KAET... - Page 47 References PBS Stations City Station Channel MISSISSIPPI Biloxi WMAH Bude WMAU Columbus WMAB Greenville WMAO Greenwood WMAO Gulfport WMAH Jackson WMPN Meridian WMAW Oxford WMAV MISSOURI Hannibal WQEC Joplin KOZJ Kansas City KCPT Pittsburg KOZJ Springfield KOZK St. Louis KETC MONTANA Bozeman KUSM...
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Page 48: Cable Box Codes
PVP Stereo Visual Matrix ..003 RCA ......021 Realistic ..... .207 Regal . -
Page 49: 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 50: Location Of Controls
L • AUDIO IN • R AUDIO L (Left) and R (Right) IN Jacks Receive audio signals from another component, like a VCR or camcorder, when it is connected to these jacks. Use the L•AUDIO IN jack when a component is not stereo to hear sound on both channels. -
Page 51: Display Panel
Shows clock time as AM or PM. Audio Level Indicator Shows audio levels. Cassette-in Indicator Lights when a tape is in the VCR. Channel Number or LINE Displays channel number or line input. Press INPUT to display L1 or L2 to record from the VIDEO and AUDIO IN jacks. -
Page 52: Back Panel
Use INPUT to select. VIDEO and AUDIO R (Right) and L (Left) OUT Jacks Send signals from this VCR to another component, like a TV monitor or VCR, when it is connected to these jacks. IN FROM ANT. OUT TO TV... -
Page 53: 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 54: 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. Video Cassette Recorder Trouble o power VCR does not respond to remote... - Page 55 • Check the clock to make sure the time is correct. • Make sure safety tab is in place. • If an RCA VCR recording and StarSight recording are scheduled at the same time, only the StarSight recording will occur.
- Page 56 • Make sure you have tried all codes for your brand of cable box. See page 46. • Make sure your TV or VCR is not plugged into the back of the cable box or into a power outlet that is controlled by a light switch.
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Page 57: Trouble Checks
Suggestion: Use either the VCR system or StarSight system to schedule recordings, but not both. • If you have scheduled a VCR recording to occur at the same time as a StarSight recording, the StarSight recording will take precedence. • When you extend recording into a subsequent time period, the remainder of that time period can no longer be scheduled for a recording. -
Page 58: Index
StarSight ....46 VCR ..... . 11 Cable Box Setup . - Page 59 StarSight ....52, 53 VCR ....50, 51 Product Registration .
- Page 60 For your nearest RCA Dealer or Authorized Servicenter, call 1-800-336-1900 Canadian Consumers – Your toll free numbers are: English: 1-800-522-0338 French: 1-800-522-0445 To activate StarSight, call 1-800-643-STAR. For the StarSight Help Desk, call 1-800-628-STAR. Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton.