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RCA VR631HF User Manual

RCA VR631HF User Manual

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  • Page 1 video cassette recorder user's guide VR631HF...
  • Page 2 WARNING To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. To reduce the risk of fire or RISK OF ELECTRIC Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. SHOCK DO NOT OPEN :shock hazard, do not expose 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 ..................Cable Box Setup ................9 VCR Channels List ............... 10 To Auto Channel Search ............10 To Change the Signal Type ...........
  • Page 4 Other Features .............. Picture Search Options ..............34 MOVIE, ,ADVANCE ..............34 Forward and Reverse Search ............ 36 Slow Motion .................. Commercial Scan (SEARCH Button) ........36 Frame Advance ................Index Search .................. Zero Search .................. Pro-Tect Plus Locking Feature ............ 38 Tracking ....................

  • Page 5: First Things First

    HI, MY NAME IS SUSAN... FIRSTTHINGS FIRST 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 the on-screen menus.
  • 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 BATI"ERIES 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 VCR Match 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 bring up the VCR MAIN MENU. MAIN MENU PLus+ Timer Recordings Time Channels Preferences Audio Language Exit Press 5 to display the PREFERENCESmenu. PREFERENCES Remote Control: VCR1 Auto Play: Auto TVIVCR: Front Panel AUTO Exit Press 2 to switch Auto Play to ON or OFF. PREFERENCES Remote Control:...

  • Page 9: Setting Up The Vcr

    ON-SCREEN GUIDE ADDITIONAL SET-UP FEATURES QuickSet Guide is a one-time procedure that takes you through specific features to set up your SETTING UP THE VCR VCR. In addition to the Guide, there are other 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 Espa_ot Franpais Just follow the step-by-step procedures until setup is complete.

  • Page 11: Cable Box Setup

    Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus+ Timer Recordings Time Channels 5 Preferences 6 Audio Language Exit Press 7 to display the LANGUAGE menu. LANGUAGE Select language. 1>English Espanol FranFais Press MENU continue Select English, Espa_ol (Spanish), or Fran_ais (French). CABLE BOX SETUP This setup applies only when all channels are received through the cable box.

  • Page 12: Vcr Channels List

    Press 5 to display CABLE BOX SETUR Then select one of the three choices. CABLE SETUP your cable receive channels only SORE channels? channels Only SOME channels Cancel setup If you selected ALL channels, enter the output channel of your cable box, usually 03, 04, or video line input and press MENU.

  • Page 13: To Change The Signal Type

    Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu. CHANNELS Auto Channel Search Add/Remove Channels Signal Type: CABLE PLus+ Channel List Cable Setup Exit Press 1 to display the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH menu. AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH What type signal using? Cable Antenna 3>Detect Automatically Cancel...

  • Page 14: To Add Or Remove Channels

    To ADD or REMOVE Channels You may want to add or remove channels after you Auto Channel Search, especially if some of the channels have weak signals or you don't want to watch them. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

  • Page 15: Set The Time And Date

    Press 2 to turn Auto DST:ON or OFF. Select ON if you want the VCR's clock to automatically adjust for daylight-saving time. • Select OFF if you do not want the VCR°s clock to adjust for daylight-saving time. Set the Time and Date Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

  • Page 16: Vcr Plus+ Channels

    VCR PLUS+ CHANNELS Two-DigitVCR Plus+ Channel Numbers for CableTV Using VCR Plus+ can make programming timer recordings for (USA List) cable or off-air antenna easier, but you have to put in a little American MovieClassics time right now to set up a channel list. A worksheet Arts &-Entertainment abbreviated codes for typical cable services in the U.S.
  • Page 17 VCR PLUS+ WORKSHEET Broadcast VCR Plus+ Channel Channel Number Cable-TV Station Number** You Receive Name Station Two-DigitVCR Plus+ Channel Numbers for CableTV (Canadian List) ESPN Allarcom PayTelevisionl Superchannel Arts & Entertainment Cable News Network-Headline News Cable News Network Canadian Home Shopping Network Canal Famille...

  • Page 18: What'snext--Additional

    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 DVDmVCR2 button, this feature allows you to set this VCR to respond to that button.

  • Page 19: Auto Play

    The VCR will only respond to the compatible remote's VCR2, VCR2,LD, or DVD,VCR2 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 to VCR1.

  • Page 20: Front Panel (Vcr Display)

    FRONT PANEL (VCR DISPLAY) You can change the brightness level of the fluorescent display panel on the front of the VCR. 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 21: Vcr Basics

    LEARN THE BASICS TO GET YOU STARTE D TheseVCR basics should be enough for you to begin enjoying yourVCR. Learning the remote control functions, playing a recorded tape, and recording a program should do just that. ¥ However, there are other features that enhance...

  • Page 22: Remote Buttons

    OFF Turns off VCR when remote is set to control the VCR. Also © turns off compatible TV Turns on a compatible RCA, ProScan, or GE TV and sets the GO BACK MUTE remote to control the TV. VCR Turns on a compatible...
  • Page 23 MENU Brings up VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen. Used to select a menu item or exit a menu. 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.

  • Page 24: Playinga 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 25: Automatic Rewind

    AUTOMATIC REWI N D The VCR automatically rewinds the tape if it reaches the end of the tape during playback. While rewinding, you can press POWER and the VCR will turn off after rewinding. TAPE EJECT Press STOPoEJECTon the VCR when it is stopped to eject the tape.

  • Page 27: Recording

    SEVERAL RECORDING OPTIONS that you've gone through the necessary ¥ steps to operate yourVCR, rll 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 28: Recording Features

    RECORDI NG FEATU RES There are four ways to record programs: • Recording lets you press one button to start recording program. (See VCR Basics 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 29: Timer Recording

    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 Preferences Audio Language Exit Press 2 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu. RECORDINGS TIMER 1 Create...

  • Page 30: Timer Recording With Vcr Plus

    Review the information to make sure it is correct, and then press MENU to save. Program (One Time) Program been saved 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 31 Enter the VCR Plus(ode shown in your local television programming guide. PLUS+ Enter Plus(ode 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 Dally (every day) Weekdays...

  • Page 32: Stopping A Timer Recording

    STOPPING A TIMER RECORDING To stop or cancel a timer recording in progress (even an express recording): • Press and hold the STOP button on the remote (STOP•EJECT button on the VCR) for a few seconds. REVIEWING CLEARING PROGRAMS To review programs that you have already set up: Press 2 when the VCR MAIN MENU is displayed to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu.

  • Page 33: 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 TVoVCR 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 34: 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 ANTENNA jacks, tune recording VCR to channel 3 or 4--the one selected on the...

  • Page 35: Other Features

    FEATURES TO ENHANCE OPERATION • Picture Search Options • Pro-Tect Plus Locking • Tracking • Time Counter • On-Screen Displays • Audio Reception • AudioTape Playback OTHER FEATURES...

  • Page 36: Picture Search Options

    PICTURE SEARCH OPTIONS The most basic way to search during playback is using the FWD on the VCR (FORWARD on the remote) or REW on the VCR (REVERSEon the remote) buttons. This section contains several other options available for searching a tape. MOVI E,I_ADVANCE MOVIE,,ADVANCE...
  • Page 37 • Press 1 for Go to movie. The following screen appears with a blue background. MOVIE ADVANCE Searching start movie... Press STOP cancel When the movie is found, the following screen is displayed. MOVIE ADVANCE movie ready. Press PLAY start. Press STOP cancel...

  • Page 38: Forward And Reverse Search

    FORWARD REVERSE SEARCH You can view a tape during play or play pause. Sound is turned off during picture search. Search works best for tapes recorded at the SP or SLP speed. Press FORWARD (FWD) to search forward or REVERSE(REV) to search in reverse.

  • Page 39: Frame Advance

    FRAME ADVANCE Frame advance lets you view one-stop action frame after another during playback. Frame advance works best for tapes recorded at the SP and SLP speeds. Press F.ADV to "freeze" the action during playback. Press F.ADV each time you want to view a frame of the scene. Press PAUSE or PLAY (PLAY.PAUSE) to return to normal playback.

  • Page 40: Zero Search

    ZERO SEARCH The Zero Search feature enables the VCR to quickly return to a counter reading of 0:00:00 anywhere on the tape. This is especially convenient when you want to repeat a segment of the tape several times. Go to the beginning of the program you wish to return to.

  • Page 41: Tracking

    TRACKING Your VCR has automatic tracking which removes the streaks or snow from the picture. Automatic tracking is activated when you insert a tape or turn on the VCR. Occasionally you may need to manually adjust tracking, especially if the tape was recorded on a different VCR.

  • Page 42: On-Screen Displays

    ON-SCREEN DISPLAYS Stop 0:30:00 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. 11/18196 01:30PM Press INFO to see the on-screen displays.

  • Page 43: Reception

    RECEPTION Some TV programs are broadcast with stereo audio or a second audio program (SAP) which offers a second language. Reception feature lets you select the type of audio you want to record. Press 1 to switch between Reception: STEREO, MONO, and SAP.

  • Page 45: 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 46: 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 audio/video jacks provide very good picture and sound quality, and can be used if your TV has audio/video input jacks.

  • Page 47: Choosinga Vcr Connection

    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..well, you get the picture. Three connections are described in this section and one of them should provide you with a VCR connection...

  • Page 48: Tv With Rf Jack Only

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

  • Page 49: Tv With Audio/Video Jacks

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

  • Page 50: 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. • Your TV has audio/video input jacks. This connection provides: • Stereo sound playback from VCR. •...

  • Page 51: Appendix A: Reference

    This section gives you some additional information about theVCR, including a description of the unit's controls and display. You also will find aTroubleshootingTips section in this Appendix, which might help to resolve some of those simple problems. Finally, this section contains your warranty information.

  • Page 52: Front Panel

    FRONT PANEL /030,, Remote Sensor CHANNEL-TRACKING Up or Down Selects next higher lower channel in the VCR's channel memory. Adjusts tracking when a tape is playing. Forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches the picture forward during playback. Starts slow motion during play-...

  • Page 53: Display Panel

    DISPLAY PANEL Power Indicator Hi-Fi Indicator Lights during playback when Tape Playback: HI- FI/LINEAR/MIX feature is set to HI-FI or MIX. Power Indicator Lights when the VCR is turned on. Flashes during a recording. Time, Channel Number, Line Input Indicator (L), or Status Displays Time...

  • Page 54: Back Panel

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

  • Page 55: Troubleshooting Tips

    Release number 1 and replace the batteries. • Remove all batteries for approximately 12 hours. Then replace batteries. Remote no longer controls an RCA, ProScan, or GE TV • Press TV to set remote to control the compatible •...
  • Page 56 Streaks in picture during normal playback • Pressone of the TRACKING buttons to move streaks up or down for the best picture. • Check to make sure the tape is of good quality and not worn out. Time counter not working or time counter not working in search modes...
  • Page 57 Clock shows incorrect time or date • Power interruption. • Check to make sure the clock is set accurately (check AM/PM and date). • Check Auto DST setting. The clock may have adjusted for daylight-saving time. VCR makes noise when stopped •...
  • Page 58 No stereo sound during playback • Check to make sure the Playback: HI-FI/MIX/LINEAR 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 59: Specifications

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

  • Page 60: Limited Warranty

    VCR. How you get service: • Take your VCR to any Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter. To identify your nearest Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter, ask your dealer, look in the Yellow Pages, or call 1-800-336-1900. • Show the service technician your evidence of purchase date.

  • Page 61: Index

    3 CH. 4 switch 46, 52 Clearing programs Commercial scan feature Component buttons 20, 21 Connections audio/video cable 45 Accessing menus 5 Add or remove channels choosing ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS screen 12 TV with audio/video jacks 47 Audio TV with audio/video jacks and cable box to unscramble only pay channels 48...
  • Page 62 Power button INDEX SEARCH menu INFO button 20, 39, 40 Power surges 43 PREFERENCES menu 16, 17 INPUT button 20, 21, 27, 31, 32 Pro-Tect Plus locking feature Problem solving Product registration PROGRAMS OVERLAP message 27, 29 Jacks, types of 44 QuickSet guide L (line input indicator) Language feature...
  • Page 63 movieadvance34 Time counter reverse Time display slow motion TIME menu 12, 13 zero 38 TIMER indicator 29, 51 SEARCH button 21, 34, 36, 37, 38 Timer recording Sensor, remote stopping SET TIME AND DATE screen 13 TIMER RECORDINGS menu 27, 30 Set up Tips, troubleshooting cable box 9...
  • Page 64 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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