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RCA VR677HF User Manual

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  • Page 1 USER’S GUIDE...
  • Page 2 The wide blade fits into the wall socket only one way. cord, make sure it matches the plug of the VCR. Operate VCR only on 120 volts, 60Hz AC power (normal state that unauthorized changes or modifications to operate it.
  • Page 3 Up the VCR With VCR Cable Box Setup Search and Channel Search Clock Set from Button Control VCR, TV, Cable Box, and RCA 12-13 a VCR a TV a Cable Box or an Auxiliary RCA Component _ 17 a Tape Instructions...

  • Page 4: Choosing A Hookup

    It is the easier of the two and additional needed. The advanced hookup shows the VCR hooked up to a monitor/receiver (TV with audio and video jacks) using a signal splitter. improve the picture quality as well as convenience...
  • Page 5 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 TV*VCR button to watch the VCR.
  • Page 6 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 TWVCR button to watch the VCR.
  • Page 7 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 TWVCR button to watch the VCR.
  • Page 8 1. Select a hookup from pages 2 through and then modify with this connection. 2. Set the CH3 CH4 switch on the playback VCR to either channel 3 or 4. You will tune the recording to receive the signal from the playback 3.
  • Page 9 TV. A. Turn on the TV. If you used one of the basic hookups, TV to the channel switch on the back of the VCR. If you used one of the advanced the TV to the TV’s video input. manual VCR.
  • Page 10 VCR may be able to tune it to the channel during VCR Plus+ and timer recordings the clock after power cable box on top of the VCR at an angle to receive the infrared remote signal. A. Press VCR1 on the remote. The CABLE is turned B.
  • Page 11 When the SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS to October, or press 2 if it does not. for your time zone, the VCR will Don’t Know Universal it finds. time is not correct, set on the remote if all antenna or cable are completed.

  • Page 12: Manual Channel Search

    VCR’s memory. channels if some of the using the Auto feature before you can add or remove on the remote to sed the VCR the CHANNELS menu. the ADD/REMOVE CHANNEL menu. on the screen. more channels by entering...

  • Page 13: Recording

    B. Press 5 to display C. Press 3 to select Auto TViVCR: ON or OFF. Select ON if you used one of the basic hookups watch your VCR on channel 3 or 4 of your TV. You will then press the TVaVCR button indicator...

  • Page 14: Recording

    RCA DSS@ satellite receiver. See page 16. Used with POWER button to turn on another brand of cable box, other than RCA, when the remote is programmed to control that cable box. See page 16. Turns on a compatible...

  • Page 15: Recording

    Shows the status displays on the screen. Removes menus or displays the screen. Cable Box and RCA DSS@ Satellite Press the DSS*CABLE button to set remote to control Some buttons may not work with the cable box or DSS@ receiver. CHAN (Channel)
  • Page 16 VCR1 or VCR2*LD select. Important press VCR1 or VCR2*LD whichever before the remote will operate this VCR. RCA, ProScan, or GE VCRs with VCRs automatically If you own two compatible button on the remote. Control feature of the VCR to the...
  • Page 17 Controlling a TV The VCR’s remote is preprogrammed to control RCA, ProScan, or GE TV. The remote can also be set up to control manufacturer’s brands. To program the remote, use the remote buttons correspond to your brand. Program the Remote For a TV 1.
  • Page 18 Box or RCA DSS@ Satellite After you have set up your remote (if required) which ones operate your cable box or RCA DSS@ satellite receiver. 1. Point the remote at the cable box or satellite receiver and press DSS*CABLE. 2. If the cable box does not turn on in step 1, press DSS*CABLE If the RCA DSS@ satellite receiver 3.
  • Page 19 Controlling an Auxiliary The remote that came packed with your VCR is also capable of controlling RCA audio component, such as an AM/FM The remote must be programmed for the specific component remote, use the code that corresponds to your component.
  • Page 20 VCR automatically and the EZ indicator The tape automatically cassette has been removed Safety 3. Press PLAY PAUSE on the VCR or PLAY on the remote, if necessary. PLAY appears 4. Press TRACKING picture, 5. Press STOP*EJECT 6. Press REW on the remote or turn the shuttle ring toward the VCR.
  • Page 21 Using the Playback Tape Playback: HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX 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 1. Press MENWPROG on the remote to see the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen. 2. Press 5 to display the PREFERENCES 3. Press 2 to select Auto Play: ON or OFF.
  • Page 23 Press PAUSE on the remote or PLAY PAUSE on the VCR to return stop-action playback. 3. Press PAUSE or PLAY on the remote or PLAY PAUSE on the VCR to return to playback. The VCR will automatically stop after a few minutes.
  • Page 24 SP or SLP speed. 1. Press PAUSE on the remote or PLAY PAUSE on the VCR to stop the action. 2. Press F.ADV each time you want to view a frame of the scene.
  • Page 25 2. Press DISPLAY twice to display counter on the TV screen. 3. Press CLEAR to reset the time counter 4. Press FF on remote or turn the shuttle on the VCR clockwise to fast forward the tape until the time counter reads 0:30:00.
  • Page 26 Using the Playback Index Search The VCR has a “VHS Index Search System” that automatically index mark on the tape every time you stop and start recording. playback you can locate the program you want to play by the number index marks.
  • Page 27 Using the Playback Go-To Search The VCR will search for the time counter automatically begin playing back the tape. 1. Insert the prerecorded tape and press STOP. 2. Press SEARCH on the remote three times to display GO-TO SEARCH menu on the TV screen.

  • Page 28: Stereo Tv Or Sap

    Using Two VCRs for Copying Recording Speeds Press SPEED on the remote to select a recording you select appears on the TV screen and in the VCR‘s display automatically selects the playback speed (SF’ or SLP). SP (Standard That is why most prerecorded, recorded in ST’.
  • Page 29 The tape speed indicator and on the TV screen. Select the channel The channel number on the TV screen. Press RECORD on the VCR or REC on the remote to begin recording. while the VCR is recording. Watch a TV Channel...

  • Page 30: From The

    94 Viewer’s Choice 2 Home Box Office 2 Home Box Office 3 WTBS 60 WWOR New York The Learning Channel 46 Lifetime *VCR Plus+TM and PlusCodeTM are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. You’re Away (VCR PIUS+* Recording) Unscrambled Cable with Cable...
  • Page 31 VCR Plus+ Channel 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 ** Check your local or cable listing for the channel numbers...

  • Page 32: Timer

    The VCR is setup for VCR Plus+ programming. If you receive all channels through Complete VCR Plus+ setup OIZ page 28 if you have connected box, or a cable system with a cable box the VCR can control. Setting a VCR Plus+ Recording Press MENU*PROG MENU on the TV screen.

  • Page 33: Timer

    Turn off the VCR appears been programmed. After a power indicating timer program 10. If using a cable box the VCR can control, on. If using a cable box the VCR cannot control, turned Stopping a Recording in Progress With the VCR: few seconds.

  • Page 34: Timer

    Timer Recording From the VCR’s The line input refers to the signal coming AUDIO and VIDEO IN jacks of the VCR. Recording from the line input is convenient satellite receiver these jacks. To timer record from the component connected to the VCR’s line input:...

  • Page 35: Timer

    (1 Hr, 30 Min) HIS) (3 Hrs) (4Hd 4:oo (XPR Turns Off) o:dO up to 4 of time the VCR will record and the lRECl indicators will appear in the VCR’s display of recording time by remote or VCR. on the...
  • Page 36 VCR to a TV monitor To Record Stereo Broadcast Turn on the TV and tune it to the VCR viewing 1. Insert a tape with safety tab in place. If using one of the basic hookups, indicator...
  • Page 37 Recording Audio You can record audio only from another 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. Press INPUT once to record from the back AUDIO IN jacks.
  • Page 38 Insert the tape you want to copy into playback a blank tape with safety tab in place into recording Press PLAY PAUSE, then PLAY PAUSE again on playback VCR when you reach the point on the tape or program where you want to begin copying. recorded may need to adjust tracking.
  • Page 39 PLAY PAUSE Plays a tape. Pauses action for viewing playback. Pauses recording unwanted scenes. POWER Turns the VCR on or off. RECORD Starts VCR recording. Used for express recording Remote and R Jacks like a VCR or camcorder to these jacks.
  • Page 40 Controls Back Panel CH3 CH4 Switch Selects the channel tune the TV to see the VCR picture connect the VCR using one of the basic hookups. IN FROM ANT. (Antenna) Receives the signal from an antenna cable system that is attached connector.
  • Page 41 L2) is displayed. Press INPUT on the remote to display input indicator and AUDIO IN jacks on the back of the VCR, or (i-2) to record from the VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN jacks on the front of the VCR. (Left)
  • Page 42 See pages 14-17. Aim remote at component Reprogram remote after batteries have been changed. Reprogram remote to 00 to operate RCA DSS satellite receiver. Change batteries. Check setting of Remote Control: Press TV*VCR to turn lVCRl indicator Switch TV to an active channel.
  • Page 43 Some snow/streaks are normal during or stop-action playback. VCR is in pause mode. Press PAUSE on remote or PLAY PAUSE on VCR. Safety tab removed from cassette. Make sure the line indicator (Ll or L2) is turned for normal recording from the VCR’s tuner.
  • Page 44 Operating Temperature *Check your cable company’s Cleaning the VCR Use a soft cloth or dusting VCR. Remove dust from the ventilation bottom of the cabinet. Plastic surfaces are easily scratched and can be marred solvents. Avoid used in the cabinet will accumulate...
  • Page 45 A VCR purchased Acts of God, such as but not limited Product Registration: Please complete your VCR. It will make it easier to contact you should necessary. How state law relates to this warranty: This warranty other rights that vary from state to state.
  • Page 46 Front Panel ... Remote Control Copying and Editing Copying Tape, Connections Design Specifications Included from Memory CHANNEL Menu .2,3 .19,34,35 RCA ... Search Feature ..18,20 .11,18 ..3 6 Button .12,17 in Remote .8-9 Buttons and Manual ..8-9 Remote to Control .
  • Page 47 Index Problems, Solving Product Registration Programming Programming Programming RCA Digital REC and RECORD Buttons [EC Indicator. Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP Recording Audio Only ... Basic.. Broadcast Copying Express Timer VCR Plus+ ... Registration Remote Control Remote Control: Remote Sensor Remove or Add Channels...
  • Page 48 Your toll free numbers are: English: l-800-522-0338 French: l-800-522-0445 If your VCR needs service, please contact your dealer or the nearest Servicenter from the yellow Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton.

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