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  • Page 1 video cassette recorder user's guide VR611HF...
  • Page 2 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 Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. shock hazard, do not expose WARN I N G this product to rain or moisture.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    First Things First .............. Setting up the VCR ............Using the Menu to Set Up Features ..........8 Language ..................VCR Channels List ................. To Auto Channel Search ............9 To Change the Signal Type ........... 10 To Add or Remove Channels ..........10 Time and Date ................
  • Page 4 Programming Remote ..........To Control aTV .................. Other Features .............. Picture Search Options ..............36 Forward and Reverse Search ............ 36 Slow Notion .................. Commercial Scan (SEARCH Button) ........36 Frame Advance ................Index Search .................. Zero Search .................. Time Counter ..................
  • Page 5 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. Also, 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 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 5 to display the PREFERENCESmenu. PREFERENCES Remote ControL: VCR1 Auto Pray: Auto TV/VCR: Exit Press 2 to switch Auto Play to ON or OFF. PREFERENCES Remote Control: VCRI Auto Play: Auto TV/VCR: Exit See Set-Up Features for detailed information about the Auto Play feature.

  • Page 9: Setting Up The Vcr

    SET-UP FEATURES Below is a list of set-up features that you may want to set up before you begin using yourVCR for the first time: SETTING UP THE VCR • Select a Language • Set upVCR Channel List (Auto Channel Search) •...

  • Page 10: Using The Menu To Set Up Features

    USING THE MENU TO SET UP FEATURES You can set up features by using the menu system. Each feature is explained in this section. LANGUAGE Select your preferred language, and the on-screen displays will appear in that language. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. MAIN MENU Plus+...

  • Page 11: To Auto Channel Search

    To Auto Channel Search Auto channel search memorizes the channels available through your signal type--cable or antenna. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. MAIN MENU Plus+ Timer Recordings Time Channels Preferences Audio Language Exit Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu. CHANNELS Auto Channel...

  • Page 12: To Change The Signal Type

    The VCR begins scanning for the available channels--this takes about one to two minutes. The lowest channel is tuned once the search is complete. Pressing CHANNEL up or down now selects the active channels. To Change the Signal Type Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. Press4 to display the CHANNELS menu.

  • Page 13: Set Daylight-Savingtime

    Set Daylight-Saving Time Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. MAIN MENU 1 VCR PLus+ Timer Recordings 3 Time Channels Preferences 6 Audio Language Exit Press 3 to display the TIME menu. TIME time date Auto DST: Exit 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.

  • Page 14: Vcr Plus+ Channels

    Press 1 to display the SETTIME AND DATE screen. TIME DATE Time --:-- (hh:mm) Date --/--/-- Press MENU cancel 4. Enter the data using the number buttons. Press 0 before single-digit numbers and follow the on-screen directions. TIME DATE Time 12:34 Date 10124197...
  • Page 15 VCR PLUS+ WORKSHEET Broadcast VCR Plus+ Channel Channel Number • Two-DigitVCR Plus+ Channel" Cable-TV Station Number** You Receive Name Station Numbers for CableTV (USA List) American Movie Classics ESPN Arts &-Entertainment Black Entertainment Bravo Cable News Network Cinemax Cinemax Discovery Channel Disney Channel Entertainment...
  • Page 16 Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu. TwoiDigitVCR Plus+ Channel CHANNELS Numbers for Cable TV Auto Channel Search (Canadian List) Add/Remove Channels Signal Type: CABLE Allarcom PayTelevision/ PLus+ Channel List Superchannel Arts & Entertainment Exit Cable News Network-Headline News Press 4 to display the VCR Plus+ Channel List screen. Cable News Network...
  • Page 17 REMOTE VCR1/VCR2 OPTION If you own a compatible RCA, GE, or ProScan remote that has a VCR20 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. Then press the VCR20 VCR2°LD, or VCR2,DVD button to change.

  • Page 18: Auto Play

    AUTO PLAY This feature allows the VCR to automatically start playing when you insert a tape with the safety tab removed. Press 2 to switch between ON or OFF. Select ON if you want a tape with its safety tab removed to start playing automatically when the tape is inserted.

  • Page 19: Vcr Basics

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

  • Page 20: Remote Buttons

    RECC)RD STOP PAUSE TV Turns on a compatible RCA, ProScan, or GE TV and sets the remote to control the TV. Also used with the OFF button to turn on a different brand of TV (if programmed) and sets the remote to control the TV.

  • Page 21: Tv Function Buttons

    Press GO 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. features of all models of RCA, TV Buttons MUTE Reduces volume to minimum level.

  • Page 22: Playing Atape

    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. OFF Turns the TV off. VOL Up and Down Raises and lowers sound of TV.

  • Page 23: Recording

    RECORDING If you want to record something that you're watching, you can use basic recording. Set the tape speed by pressing SPEEDon the remote (see margin note for information about tape speed settings). Press RECORD to begin recording. Press STOP,EJECT on the VCR (STOP on the remote) to stop recording.

  • Page 25: Recording

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

  • Page 26: Timer Recording Withvcr Plus

    RECORDING FEATURES 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 27 TIMER RECORDING You can set up as many as eight timer recording programs. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. RAIN RENU 1VCR Plus+ Timer Recordings Time Channels Preferences Audio Language Exit Press 2 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu. RECORDINGS TIMER Create...
  • Page 28 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? I One time Daily (every...

  • Page 29: Stopping Atimer 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 MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

  • Page 30: 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 SPEEDbutton on the remote to select a recording speed. The tape speed indicator appears on the TV screen.
  • Page 31 USING VCRS FOR COPYING EDITING TAPES Use one VCR as the playback VCR and the other as the recording VCR. 1. Turn on the TV and VCRs. Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel (either 3, 4, or TV's °...
  • Page 32 CONTROL YOUR OTHER COMPONENTS... ¥ remote can be programmed to control television. It is initially programmed to control an RCA, GE, or ProScan TV. Other manufacturer's brands need be programmed. PROGRAMMING REMOTE ¥...

  • Page 33: Programming The Remote

    The remote can be programmed to control other brands of remote controllable TVs. It is already programmed to operate most RCA, ProScan, and GE TVs. PROGRAMMING REMOTE TO CONTROL If the TV does not turn on when you press the TV button, remote needs to be programmed.
  • Page 34 Daytron ........06 Electrohome ....06,12 Quasar ........I I Emerson ........06 Radio Shack ....01,05,13 Envision ......05,06 RCA ....... 01,06,12 Realistic ........05 Fisher ........05,08 GE ......00,01,06,1 Sampo ........06 Goldstar ......06,12 Samsung ...... 06,09,12 Hallmark ........06 Sanyo ........05,08 Hitachi .......

  • Page 36: Other Features

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

  • Page 37: Forward And Reverse Search

    PICTURE SEARCH OPTIONS The most basic way to search during playback is using the forward and reverse functions. This section contains several other options available for searching a tape. FORWARD REVERSE SEARCH You can search a tape during play. Sound is turned off during picture search.

  • Page 38: 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 or SLP speed. Press PAUSE (PLAyoPAUSE) to "freeze" the action during playback. Press F.ADV on the remote each time you want to view the next frame of the scene.

  • Page 39: 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 ZERO SEARCH especially convenient when you want to repeat a segment of the Curre+tt tape counter 2:17:25 tape several times.

  • Page 40: On-Screen Displays

    ON-SCREEN DISPLAYS STOP CH 05 0:30:00 Stereo 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.

  • Page 41: Reception

    Press 6 to display the AUDIO menu. AUDIO Reception: STEREO Tape Playback: HI-FI Exit Now you are ready to select an item from the menu to set up. RECEPTION Some TV programs are broadcast with stereo audio or a second audio program (SAP) which offers a second language.

  • Page 42: Connections

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE CONN ECTING COMPON ENTS PROTECT YOUR COMPONENTS FROM POWER SURGES • Connect all components before plugging any power cords into the wall outlet. • Always turn offtheTV and other components before you connect or disconnect any cables. POSITION CABLES CORRECTLY TO AVOID...

  • Page 43: Connectingyour Vcr

    VCR is used to connect the VCR's RF OUT jack and your TV's antenna input. Audio/Video Jacks and Cables (RCA-type) The audio/video jacks provide very good picture and sound and can be used if your TV has audio/video input jacks.

  • Page 44: Choosinga Vcr Connection

    CHOOSING A VCR CONNECTION There are several different ways to hook up your VCR, depending on whether or not you have cable, and if you have cable, whether you have a cable box, and if some of the channels are scrambled and...well, you get the picture.
  • Page 45 TV WITH RF JACK ONLY This connection assumes: • You are connecting an antenna, cable, or cable 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 46 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 47 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 48 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...

  • Page 49: Front Panel

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

  • Page 50: Back Panel

    BACK PANEL ANT.IN '_O_ 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 the ANT.IN and RF OUT jacks. ANT. IN Jack Receives a signal from an antenna or cable system when attached.

  • Page 51: Troubleshooting Tips

    • 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 a compatible • Check to make sure the remote is programmed to control an RCA0 ProScan, or GE TV.
  • Page 52 • 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. • Check to make sure the tape is of good quality and not worn out.
  • Page 53 • 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. Time did not adjust for daylight-saving time • Checkto make sure Auto DSTfeature isturned on. VCR makes noise when stopped •...

  • Page 54: Specifications

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

  • Page 55: Limited Warranty

    What we will do: • 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...
  • Page 56 3 CH. 4 switch 5, 44, 49 Clearing programs Commercial scan feature Component buttons Connections audio/video cable 43 Accessing menus choosing Accessories, included TV with audio/video jacks 45 Add or remove channels TV with audio/video jacks and cable box to un- ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS screen 10 scramble pay channels only 46 TV with RF jack only...
  • Page 57 PLAY,PAUSE button 120, 30, 36, 37, 48 Playing a tape POWER button 5, 21, 48 Index search feature POWER indicator Indicator panel 49 Power surges 41 INFO button 18, 19, 38, 39 PREFERENCESmenu 6, 14, 15 INPUT button 18, 25, 29 Problem solving Programming the remote...
  • Page 58 TIMER indicator SAP. r ecording28 Search Timer recording commercial scan36 stopping forward 36 VCR Plus+ 26 frameadvance37 TIMER RECORDINGS menu 25. 28 index 37 Tips. troubleshooting reverse36 TRACKING buttons 19. 20. 36. 39. 48 slowmotion 36 Tracking feature zero 38 Troubleshooting tips 50 SEARCH button 19.
  • Page 59 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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