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RCA VR654HF User Manual

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  • Page 1 video cassette record r user's guide VR654HF...
  • Page 2 WARN To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove ,:over (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. To reduce the risk of fire or RISKOF ELECTRIC Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. shock hazard, do not expose SHOCKDO NOT OPEN this product to rain or moisture.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    First Things First .............. Setting up the VCR ............Using the QuickSet Guide ..............8 Using the Menu to Set Up Features ..........8 Language ..................Digital Satellite System Setup ............9 Cable Box Setup ................VCR Channels List ............... To Auto Channel Search ............
  • Page 4 Programming the Remote ..........To Control a-IV ................... 38 To Control a Satellite Receiver or Cable Box ......40 Other Features .............. COM M ERCIAL• • A DVAN CE ............42 MOVIE• •ADVANCE ............... 45 Picture Search Options ..............47 Forward and Reverse Search ............

  • Page 5: First Things First

    H I, MY NAME IS SUSAN... FI RST TEl I NGS FI RST and I wrote this User's Guide. It's my job to see that you have a rewarding user manual experience. And, I think you'll be pleased with the features that can be accessed through...
  • Page 6 STEP 1: UNPACK WHAT'S IN THE BOX The following items come packed in the box: • • Remote control • RF coaxial cable STEP 2: INSTALL BA1-FERIES IN THE REMOTE CONTROL Follow these steps whenever you need to install or change the batteries in your VCR remote.
  • Page 7 STEP 4: PLUG IN THE Ivlatch the wide blade of the plug with the wide slot in the outlet. Be sure to insert the plug completely. STEP 5: TUNE THE TV Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel. The VCR viewing channel is channel 3 or 4 or the TV's video input.
  • Page 8 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. MAIN MENU 1VCR PLus+ Timer Recordings Time ChanneLs Setup Preferences Audio Language Exit Press 6 to display the PREFERENCES menu. PREFERENCES Remote ControL: VCR1 Auto PLay: Auto TV/VCR: Front Panel: AUTO Tape Speed: Commercial Advance...

  • Page 9: Settingupthevcr

    ON-SCREEN GUIDE ADDITIONAL SET-U P FEATU RES 'The QuickSet Guide is a one-time procedure that takes you through specific features to set up your VCR. In addition to the Guide, there are other SETTINGUPTHEVCR features you may want to set up, such as: •...

  • Page 10: Using The Quickset Guide

    USING THE QUICKSET GUIDE The QuickSet Guide is an automated procedure that helps you set up your VCR. The first time you turn on your VCR0the first screen of the Guide appears. Select language. Seleccione idioma. Choisissez langue. English Espanol Fran_ais Just follow the step-by-step procedures until setup is complete.

  • Page 11: Digital Satellite System Setup

    PlGITAL SATELLITE SYSTEM SETUP With this setup, the VCR turns on an RCA, ProScan, or GE digital satellite receiver and tunes it to the desired channel at the start time of a timer recording. For other brands, the VCR tunes the...
  • Page 12 Receiver tune Panasonic ..........channel 100. ProScan ............RCA .............. Toshiba ............Press MENU continue Sony ........Once you have completed the setup, the VCR confirmsthe DSS Setup is completed or canceled. all models of the brands listed.

  • Page 13: Cable Box Setup

    CABLE BOX SETUP ml_is setup applies only when all channels are received through the cable box. There are two options: • The first sets up the VCR for the output channel of the cable box signal. The second sets up the VCR for remote-controllable cable boxes so it can control the cable box by changing channels for timer or VCR Plus+ recordings.
  • Page 14 ........18, 20, 44 Randtek ..........07, 08 If your cable box is remote-controllable, turn it on and tune it RCA ............00, 27 to channel 2. Press MENU to continue. Regal ............12, 13 Regency ..........02, 33 CABLE SETUP Samsung .............

  • Page 15: Vcr Channels List

    Select one of the choices and follow the on-screen instructions. CABLE SETUP cable tune channel Yes. setup complete another code cancel setup Once you have completed the setup, the VCR confirms CABLE BOX SETUP is completed or canceled. VCR CHANNELS LIST If you use a cable box for all channels, this step is not necessary.

  • Page 16: To Change The Signal Type

    Press 1 to display the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH menu. AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH What type signal using? Cable Antenna 3>Detect Automatically Cancel Select one of the three AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH options. Choices one and two are self-explanatory. If you choose Detect Automatically, the VCR automatically detects which signal system you have attached to your VCR.

  • Page 17: Time And Date

    Press 2 to display the ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS screen. Use CHANNEL up or down or number buttons to go to the channels you want to remove or add. ADDIREMOVE CHANNELS ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS Channel Channel presently ADDED presently REMOVED Press CLEAR remove Press INFO Press...

  • Page 18: Set Daylight Saving

    Press 3 to display TIME menu. TIME Time Date Auto Clock Set: Time Zone Daylight Savings Exit Press 3 to display the SET TIME ZONE screen. TIME ZONE What your Time Zone? Auto Clock: Info Eastern Central Mountain With a cable box, the VCR will Pacific Alaska reset the clock after a power...

  • Page 19: Set Thetime And Date Manually

    'SETTHE TIME DATE MANUALLY If the Auto Clock Set was unsuccessful, set the clock through menu option. The Auto Clock Set feature is set to OFF automatically when you set the clock this way. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. MAIN MENU PLus+...

  • Page 20: Vcr Plus+ Channels

    VCR PLUS+ CHANNELS Two-Digit Plus+ Channel Using VCR Plus+ carl make programming timer recordings for Numbers for Cable TV cable or off-air antenna easier, but you have to put in a little time right now to set up a channel list. A worksheet (USA List) abbreviated...
  • Page 21 WORKSHEET PLUS+ Broadcast VCR Plus+ Channel Channel Number Number** You Receive Cable-TV Station Two-DigitVCR Plus+ Channel Name Station Numbelrs for Cable"IV (Canadian List) ESPN Allarcom P_ayTelevision/ Superchannel Arts & Entertainment Cable New:_ Network-Headline News Cable New_ Network Canadian I-Iome Shopping Network Canal Famille Cathay...

  • Page 22: Additional Set-Up Features In The Preferences Menu

    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. Press 1 to select the Remote Control item.

  • Page 23: Auto Play

    The VCR will only respond to the compatible remote's VCR2, VCR2oLD, or VCR2oDVD button. If you change the remote setting to VCR2, the remote that came with your VCR will no longer control it. Use the compatible remote to change the remote setting back 1:oVCR1.

  • Page 24: Front Panel (Vcr Display)

    FRONT PANEL (VCR DISPLAY) Tape Speeds You can change the brightness level of the fluorescent display panel on the front of the VCR. Press 4 to switch between the SP (Standard Play) options. Gives the best quality recording, but fewer programs can be •...

  • Page 25: Vcr Basics

    !LEARN TH E BASICS TO GET STARTE TheseVCR basics should be enough for you to begin enjoying yourVCR. Learning the remote ,:ontrol functions, playing a recorded tape, recording a program should do just that. However, there are other features that ,enhance the enjoyment of yourVCR,...

  • Page 26: Remote Buttons

    STOP SEARCH F.ADV 13/ Turns on a compatible RCA, ProScan, or GE TV and sets the C}" remote to control the TV. Also used with the POWER button to turn on a different brand of TV (if programmed)

  • Page 27: Function Buttons

    Press GO TV Buttons BACK to switch between the two channels. The TV buttons may not control all INFO Shows the TV's status displays on the TV screen. ProScan/ features of all models of RCA, • and GE TVs.

  • Page 28: Playing A Tape

    MUTE Reduces volume to minimum level. Numbers (0 through 9) Select a channel up to 99 by pressing two numbers. Select a cable channel over 99 by pressing and holding 1 until 1 -- appears on the screen. Then press the other two numbers.

  • Page 29: Tape Eject

    TAPE EJECT Press EJECTon the VCR when it is stopped to eject the tape. RECORDING If you want to record something that you're watching, you can use basic recording. Set the tape speed by pressing the SPEEDbutton on the remote (see "Tape Speed" in Setting Up the VCR section for information about tape speed settings).

  • Page 31: Recording

    SEVERAL RECORDING OPTIONS that you've gone through the necessary steps to operate yourVCR, I'll explain different recording features that are available to suit your needs. Recording Features: • Recording (explained in VCR Basics section) • Express Recording • Timer Recording RECORDING •...

  • Page 32: Recording Features

    RECORDING FEATURES There are four ways to record programs: • Recording lets you press one button to start recording program. (See VC'RBasics section.) • Express Recording lets you start recording a program you are watching, and then set the VCR to automatically stop recording after a designated...
  • Page 33 TIMER RECORDING You can set up as many as eight timer recording programs. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. MAIN MENU Plus+ Timer Recordings Time Channels Setup Preferences Audio Language Exit Press 2 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu. TIMER RECORDINGS Create...

  • Page 34: Timer Recording Withvcr Plus

    Review the information to make sure it is correct, and then press MENU to save. Program been saved Program (One "rime) Remember insert Channel Cable Start Time 08:00 recordable tape turn before Time 09:30 Start Date 10/24/97 program start time. Tape Speed I=SP...
  • Page 35 Enter the VCR PlusCode shown in your local television programming guide. PLUS+ Enter PlusCode Number (from listing) 12876 Press CLEAR correct Press MENU when done Press MENU to enter the VCR PlusCode number. often should this program record'? time Daily (every day) Weekdays...

  • Page 36: Stopping A Timer Recording

    !;TOPPING A TIMER RECORDING 1-o stop or cancel a timer recording in progress (even an express recording): Press and hold the STOP button for a few seconds. REVIEWING CLEARING PROGRAMS 7-0 review programs that you have already set up: "1. Press 2 when the VCR MAIN MENU is displayed to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu.

  • Page 37: Recording Audio Only

    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. Use the SPEED button on the remote to select a recording speed. The tape speed indicator appears on the TV screen.

  • Page 38: Using Two Vcrs For Copying And Editing Tapes

    USING VCRS FOR COPYING EDITING 'TAPES Use one VCR as the playback VCR and the other as the recording VCR. Turn on the TV and VCRs. Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel (either 3, 4, or TV's video input). If you connected your VCR using the IN FROM ANT.

  • Page 39: Programming The Remote

    OTH ER COMPON ENTS... The remote can be programmed to control television and satellite receiver or cable box. It is programmed to control an RCA, GE, or ProScan or digital satellite receiver. Other manufacturer's brands need to be programmed. PROGRAMMING REMOTE...

  • Page 40: To Control A-Iv

    The remote can be programmed to control other brands of remote controllable TVs, digital satellite receivers, and cable boxes. It is already programmed to operate most RCA, ProScan, and GE televisions and digital satellite receivers. PROGRAMMI NG TH E REMOTE TO CONTROL A TV If the TV does not turn on when you press the TV button, remote needs to be programmed.
  • Page 41 Daytron ........06 Electrohome ....06,12 Quasar ........II Emerson ........06 Radio Shack ....01,05,13 Envision ......05,06 RCA ....... 01,06,12 Realistic ........05 Fisher ........05,08 GE ......00,01,06,11 Sampo ........0 6 Goldstar ......06,12 Samsung ...... 06,09,12 Hallmark ........06 Sanyo ........05,08...

  • Page 42: To Control A Satellite Receiver Or Cable Box

    DIGITAL SATELLITE RECEIVER OR CABLE BOX .......... 22,46,53,54 Anvision ..........07,08 The remote is programmed to control an RCA, GE, or ProScan Cablestar ..........07,08 digital satellite receiver. Diamond ........... Eagle ............ 07,08 If you have a different brand of digital satellite receiver or cable...

  • Page 43: Other Features

    FEATURES TO ENHANCE OPERATION • MERCIALI, I, ADVANCE • HOVIEI, I_ADVANCE • Picture Search Options • Pro-Tect Plus Locking • Tracking • Time Counter • On-Screen Displays • Audio Reception • Audio Tape Playback OTH ER FEATURES...

  • Page 44: Comm Ercial

    COMMERCIAL_ _ADVANCE COMM ERCIAL_ _ADVANCE is a 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.
  • Page 45 PREFERENCES Remote Control: VCR1 Auto Play: Auto TV/VCR: Front Panel: AUTO Tape Speed: Commercial Advance Exit Press 6 to display the COMMERCIAL ADVANCE menu. COMMERCIAL ADVANCE Marking: Playback: MANUAL Display: BLUE Mark unmarked tape Exit Now, you can select one of the COMMERCIAL, PADVANCE features.
  • Page 46 COM MERCIAL,,ADVANCE Playback Press 2 to switch between Playback: AUTO and MANUAL. • Select AUTO to have the VCR automatically advance through the blocks of marked commercials. It works with most 30, 45, and 60-second commercials. A commercial group starting within the first two minutes or last two minutes of a recording will not be...

  • Page 47: Advance

    Insert a tape that has been previously recorded. Press 4 to select the Mark an unmarked tape feature. Position the tape where you want the marking to start using PLAY, FWD, and REV buttons. tape point which want start marking. When tape ready.
  • Page 48 Pressing 2 or 3 gives the same response and takes you to a different search feature. If you accidentally make a wrong selection, press E_IECT on the VCR and reinsert the tape. Press SEARCH. If you press 1, the MOVIE ADVANCE menu appears. MOVIE ADVANCE Would...

  • Page 49: Picture Search Options

    MOVIE ADVANCE Searching preview... Press SEARCH reverse I Press STOP cancel When a preview is detected, the VCR cues it and begins playing. Press SEARCI4 next D_plays time out a_er a few seconds. PICTURE SEARCH OPTIONS The most basic way to search during playback is using the FWD or REV buttons.

  • Page 50: Slow Motion

    SLOW MOTION You can view a tape during play or play-pause using slow motion. Slow motion 'works well for tapes recorded at the SP or SLP speed. 11. During play or play-pause, press SLOW + or- on the remote to begin slow-motion playback.

  • Page 51: Zero Search

    If you want to search through a certain number of index INDEX SEARCH marks, press two number buttons to enter the number of Searching marks you want to search. Press CLEAR on the remote to index numDer 12... correct an entry. Press FWD to search forward or REV to search in reverse.

  • Page 52: Blank Search

    BLANK SEARCH BLANK SEARCH The VCR searches for blank portions of the tape that are more Press begin than six seconds in length. searching blank section tape. Insert a recorded tape and press STOR Press SEARCH on the remote until the BLANK SEARCH Press SEARCH exit...

  • Page 53: Time Counter

    TIME COUNTER The time counter shows the actual time it takes to record a program or play back a segment of a recorded tape. It helps 0:30:00 locate the beginning or end of programs you taped. The time counter resets to 0:00:00 whenever the tape is ejected from Hours the VCR.

  • Page 54: Audio Set-Up Features

    AUDIO SET-UP FEATURES The audio set-up features enhance your tape playback and recordings. The features in this section are accessed through the AUDIO menu and are shown in the displays below. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. MAIN MENU Plus+ Timer...

  • Page 55: Tape Playback

    TAPE PLAYBACK The VCR records the same audio on both the Hi-Fi and linear tracks on the tape. Hi-Fi sound is recorded on separate left and right stereo channels. Monaural sound is recorded on the linear track. Press 2 to switch between Tape Playback: HI-FI, LINEAR and MIX.

  • Page 57: Connections

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE CONNECTING COMPONENTS Protect Your Components from Power Surges • Connect all components before plugging any power cords into the wall outlet. • Always turn off the TV and other components before you connect or disconnect any cables. Position Cables Correctly...

  • Page 58: Connectingyourvcr

    TV. The coaxial cable supplied with your VCR is used to connect the VCR's OUT TO TV jack and your TV's antenna input. Audio/Video Jacks and Cables (RCA-type) The AUDIONIDEO jacks provide very good picture quality and stereo sound, and can be used if your TV has audio/video input jacks.

  • Page 59: Choosinga Vcr Connection

    CHOOSING A VCR CONNECTION There are several different ways to connect your VCR, depending 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...well, you get the picture.

  • Page 60: Tv With Rf Jack Only

    "IV WITH RF JACK ONLY "rhis connection assumes: You are connecting antenna, cable, or cable box system. Your television has only an RF input jack. TRANSMITI'ERS This connection provides: VCR'S • Mono sound playback from VCR. 51GNALS • Record one channel while watching another (except when using a cable box for all channels).

  • Page 61: With Audio/Video Jacks

    TV WITH AUDIO/VIDEO JACKS This connection assumes: • You are connecting an antenna, cable, or cable box system. TRANSMITTERS • Your television has audio/video jacks. This connection provides: VCR'S i • Stereo sound playback from VCR. • Record one channel while watching another (except when using a cable box for all channels).

  • Page 62: Tv With Audio/Video Jacks And Cable Box To Unscramble Pay Channels Only

    TV WITH AUDIO/VIDEO JACKS AND CABLE BOX TO UNSCRAMBLE PAY CHANNELS ONLY This connection assumes: • You are using a cable box only to unscramble premium channels. VCR 'S • Your TV has audio/video input jacks. SIGNALS This connection provides: •...
  • Page 63 TV WITH RF JACK AND DIGITAL SATELLITE J........RECEIVER VCR [ SATELLITE RECEIVER This connection assumes: :::::::::..... • You have a basic digital satellite system and your TV does not _..:--::-_.._-'_ have audio/video input jacks. ----F ", This connection provides: ,, vcR's ", SIGNALS TRANSMIt-rE...

  • Page 64: With Audio/Video Jacks And Satellite Receiver

    TV WITH AUDIO/VIDEO JACKS AND DIGITAL _'"'" ........ SATELLITE RECEIVER _ATELLITE RECEIVER f i ....This connection assumes: vcRI • You have an advanced digital satellite system and your TV has audio/video input jacks. ". VCR'S This connection provides: '.,SIGNALS •...

  • Page 65: Appendix A: Reference

    'This section gives you some additional information ;about theVCR, including a description of the unit's ._ontrols and display. 'You also will find a Troubleshooting Tips section Questions and Answers about COMMERCIAL,, ADVANCE in this Appendix, which might help to iresolve some of those simple...

  • Page 66: Front Panel

    FRONT PANEL Remote Sensor CHANNEL.TRACKING Up or Down Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCR's channel memory. Adjusts tracking when a tape is playing. EJECT Ejects the tape when the VCR is stopped. FWD Forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches the picture forward during playback.

  • Page 67: Display Panel

    DISPLAY PANEL II I. _11 I A Power Indicator IU. JI_IM Hi-Fi Indicator Lights during playback when Tape Playback feature is set to Hi-Fi. Power Indicator Lights when the VCR is turned on. Flashes during a timer or express recording. 33me, Channel Number,...

  • Page 68: Back Panel

    BACK PANEL R-AUDIO-L VIDEO 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 1 Jacks Receives signals from another component, like a VCR or camcorder, when it is connected to these jacks.

  • Page 69: Troubleshooting Tips

    RCA, ProScan, or GE TV Press TV to set remote to control a compatible Check to make sure the remote is programmed to control an RCA, ProScan0 or GE TV. Remote no longer controls a compatible TV, cable box, or satellite...
  • Page 70 • Check to make sure the TV monitor is set to video input. • Try another tape. • Some snow/streaks are normal during search, stop action, frame advance, and slow-motion playback. Streaks in picture during normal playback • Press one of the TRACKING buttons to move streaks up or down for the best picture.
  • Page 71 • VCR ejects cassette when the end of the tape is reached during a timer recording. •_ Check to make sure VCR Plus+ setup was completed correctly. (:lock shows incorrect time or date Power interruption. Automatic clock set was not turned on or did not work properly. Check time zone and daylight- savings settings.
  • Page 72 No stereo sound during playback • Check to make sure the Tape Playback feature is set to HI-FI to hear stereo sound during playback. • Must use the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks on the back of the VCR to hear stereo sound. Stereo audio too noisy •...

  • Page 73: Questions And Answers About Commercial

    QU ESTIONS AN D ANSWE RS ABOUT COMME RCIAL ADVANCE Will commercials be scanned through only on playback of recordings? Yes. The VCR does not rewind and mark commercial segments until after recording isfinished. How fast does the COMMERCIAL, ,ADVANCE VCR scan through the commercial breaks? In SLP tape speed, a 3-minute commercial break is scanned through in approximately...

  • Page 74: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Format: Video: 4-head Record/Playback System: Audio: 2 HiIFi record/playback system EIA standard: NTSC color Video Signal System: 75-ohm external VHF/UHF combined Antenna: antenna terminal Tuner: USA: 181 channels capability* (125 cable channels) Canada: 178 channels capability* (122 cable channels) AutoProgramming frequency synthesis...

  • Page 75: 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. Ftow you get service: •...

  • Page 76: Index

    3 CH. 4 switch 5, 8, 58, 61 Channel, VCR viewing Channels, add or remove Channels list, VCR 13 CHANNELS menu 9, 11. 13. 14. 18, 32 Choosing a VCR connection Accessing menus 5 Cleaning the VCR 72 Add or remove channels CLEAR button 24, 25, 33, 34, 49, 51 ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS screen 15...
  • Page 77 EJECTbutton Marking an unmarked tape Eject, tape MENU button Express recording 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 25, 31, 32, !33, 34, 42, 45, 512 Menus, accessing 5 MOVIE 1_ I_ADVANCE 45 F.ADV button 24, 25, 48 MOVIE ADVANCE menu 46...
  • Page 78 MOVIE I_I_ADVANCE 45 reverse 47 QuickSet guide 5, 8 slow-motion zero 49 SEARCH button 25, 48, 4.q, 50 Sensor, remote SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS screen 16 Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP feature 35, 52 Set time and date manually RECORD button 25, 27, 30, 35, 36, 64 SETTIME AND DATE menu Recording SETTIME ZONE screen 16...
  • Page 79 menu 32 PlusCode number Tab,safety 27 setting up channels Tableof contents using 32 worksheet for channels Tape eject 27 VCR PlusCode 33 TAPE PLAYBACK: HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX feature VCR, setting up 7 Tape, playing a 26 VCR viewing channel Tape speeds 22 VOL buttons Time and date setting Time counter...
  • Page 80 It:your VCR needs service, please contact your dealer or the n, e arest 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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