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RCA VR626HF User Manual

RCA VR626HF User Manual

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  • Page 1 video cassette recorder user's guide. VR626H] _...
  • Page 2 To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose _._/ARNING this product to rain or moisture. Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert. Attention: Pour dviter les chocs dlectriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusq0 au fond.
  • Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS In addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the mahufacture of your product, safety is a major factor in the design of every product. However, safety is your responsibility too. This sheet lists important information that will help to assure your enjoyment and proper use of.the...
  • Page 4 Service Outdoor Antenna Grounding--If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, Servicing--Do not attempt to service this product be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as yourself as opening or removing covers may expose to provide some protection against voltage...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    First Things First .............. Setting up the VCR ............Using the Menu to Set Up Features ..........8 Language ..................Digital Satellite System Setup ............Cable Box Setup ................VCR Channels List ............... To Auto Channel Search ............To Change the Signal Type ........... To Add or Remove Channels ..........
  • Page 6 Programming the Remote ..........To Control a'lV .................. 36 Other Features .............. Picture Search Options ..............Forward and Reverse Search ............ 38 Slow Motion .................. Commercial Scan (SEARCH Button) ........38 Frame Advance ................Index Search .................. Go-To Search ................Tracking ....................
  • Page 7 HI, MY NAME IS ROGER... 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 8 STEP 1: UNPACK 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 9 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, depending on the connection you've chosen.
  • Page 10 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. MAIN MENU 1VCR PLus+ 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time Channels Preferences 6 Audio Language Exit Press 5 to display the PREFERENCESmenu. PREFERENCES Remote ControL: VCR1 Auto PLay: Auto TV/VCR: Front Panel AUTO Exit Press 2 to switch Auto Play to ON or OFF.

  • Page 11: Setting Up The Vcr

    SET-UP FEATURES Below is a list of 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 Up a Digital Satellite System Set Up for a Cable Set upVCR Channel List (Auto...

  • Page 12: Using The Menu To Set Up Features

    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. Position the satellite receiver on top of the VCR as shown in the Connections section.
  • Page 13 Receiver Codes GE ..............Press MENU continue Panasonic ..........Press MENU and enter the code for your Digital Satellite ProScan ............. Receiver from the Satellite Receiver Code List. RCA ............. Toshiba ............SETUP Sony ............. Enter code your receiver from List...

  • Page 14: Cable Box Setup

    Turn on your satellite receiver and tune it to channel 100 and then press MENU. Follow the on-screen directions. SETUP PLease turn your Receiver tune channel 100. Press MENU continue Once you have completed the setup, the VCR confirms the DSS Setup is completed or canceled.
  • Page 15 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 SORE channels Cancel setup If you selected ALL channels, enter the output channel of your cable box (usually 03 or 04), or press INPUT for video lineinput and press MENU.

  • Page 16: Vcr Channels List

    CABLE BOX SETUP is completed or canceled. 26, 28,29,32,33,40,4 Pioneer ........18, 20, 44 CABLE BOX SETUP Randtek ..........07, 08 will RCA ............0 0, 27 receive signals from cable Regal ............ 12, 13 channel Regency ..........02, 33 Samsung ............ 44 Press...

  • Page 17: To Auto Channel Search

    To Auto Channel Search Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. MAIN MENU 1VCR PLus+ Timer Recordings Time Channels Preferences Aud4o Language Exit Press4 to display the CHANNELS menu. CHANNELS Auto Channel Search Add/Remove Channels Signal Type: CABLE 4 VCR PLus+ Channel List...

  • Page 18: To Change The Signal Type

    To Change the Signal Type Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu. Press 3 to change the Signal Type between CABLE and ANTENNA. To Add or Remove Channels You may want to add or remove channels after you Auto Channel Search, especially...

  • Page 19: Set The Time And Date

    Press3 to display the TIME menu. TIME 1 Set Time Date Auto Exit Press2 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.

  • Page 20: Vcr Plus+ Channels

    VCR PLUS+ CHANNELS Two-DigitVCR Plus+ Channel Using VCR Plus+ can make programming timer recordings for Numbers for CableTV cable or off-air antenna easier, but you have to put in a little (USA List) time right now to set up a channel list. A worksheet and American Movie Classics...
  • Page 21 VCR PLUS+ WORKSHEET Broadcast VCR Plus+ Channel Channel Number Cable-TV Station Number** You Receive TwoIDigitVCR Plus+ Channel Name Station Numbers for Cable (Canadian List) ESPN Allarcom PayTelevision/ Superchannel & Entertainment Cable News Network-Headline News Cable News Network Canadian Home Shopping Network Canal Famille...
  • Page 22 REMOTE VCR1/VCR2 OPTION If you own a compatible RCA, GE, or ProScan remote that has a VCR20 VCR2.LD, or VCR2eDVD 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 VCR2, VCR2-LD, or VCR2oDVD button to change.

  • Page 23: Auto Play

    The VCR will only respond to the compatible remote's VCR2, VCR2-LD, or VCR2.DVD button. If you change the remote setting to VCR2, the remote that came with your VCR will no longer control Use the compatible remote to change the remote setting back to VCR1.

  • Page 24: 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 25: Vcr Basics

    LEARN THE BASICS TO GET 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 26: Remote Buttons

    INFO ('HAN SEARCH TV Turns on a compatible RCA, ProScan0or 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 27: Tv Function Buttons

    BACK to switch between the two channels. INFO Shows the TV's status displays on the TV screen. MUTE Reduces volume to minimum level. The TV buttons may not control all features of all models of RCA, TV Buttons ProScan, and GE TVs.

  • Page 28: Playinga Tape

    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 29: Tape Eject

    TAPE EJECT Press EJECTon the VCR when it isstopped 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 margin note 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 a program. (See VCR Basicssection.) Express Recording lets you start recording a program are watching, and then set the VCR to automatically stop recording after...

  • Page 33: Timer Recording

    TIMER RECORDING You can set up as many as eight timer recording programs. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. RAIN MENU 1VCR Plus+ Timer Recordings Time Channels 5 Preferences Audio Language Exit Press 2 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu. TIRER RECORDINGS Create...

  • Page 34: Timer Recording With Vcr Plus

    Review the information to make sure it is Correct, and then ° press MENU to save. Program been saved Program COne Time) Remember insert Channel Cable Start Time 08:00 recordable tape turn before Time 09:30 Start Date 10124197 program start time.
  • Page 35 Enter the VCR PlusCode shown in your local television programming guide. PLUS+ Enter PtusCode Humber (from Listing) 12876 Press CLEAR correct Press MENU when done Press MENU to enter the VCR PlusCode number. often shoutd this program record? Time VCR Plus+ Recording Daily (every day)

  • Page 36: 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 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 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 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 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. 1. Turn on the TV and VCRs. Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel (either 30 4, or TV's video input).

  • Page 39: Programming The Remote

    CONTROL YOUR TELEVISION remote may also operate yourTV. Initially, ¥ is programmed to control RCA, GE, and ProScan models. Other manufacturers' brands need be programmed. ¥ ¥ PROGRAMMING REMOTE...
  • Page 40 Find your TV brand and code number(s) on the Emerson ....... 06 Radio Shack ..01,05,13 code list. Envision ....0 5,06 RCA ....01,06,12 Press and hold the TV button on the remote. Realistic ......05 Fisher ....... 05,08 GE ....00,01,06, I I Enter the code from the code list.

  • Page 41: 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 to "freeze" the action. Press F.ADV each time you want to view a frame of the scene. PressPAUSE or PLAY to return to normal playback.

  • Page 42: Go-To Search

    GO-TO SEARCH The Go-To search feature enables the VCR to quickly locate a counter reading anywhere on the tape. When the VCR locates GO-TO SEARCH the counter reading, it will begin playback. Current tape counter 2:17:25 PressSTOP. Press PressSEARCH on the remote until the GO-TO SEARCH menu -:--:00 appears on the screen.

  • Page 43: On-Screen Displays

    For example, ifyou record a 30-minute program at the beginning of the tape and you want to go to the end of that program to begin another recording, you would: Press INFO twice on the remote to display the time counter. 0:30:00 Press CLEAR to reset the time counter to 0:00:00.

  • Page 44: 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. RENU MAIN 1VCR Plus+...

  • Page 45: Tape Playback

    Select SAP to record a second audio program instead of the normal audio on both the hi-fi and linear tracks. The SAP indicator appears on the TV screen when the station you are tuned to is broadcasting SAP. TAPE PLAYBACK The VCR records the same audio on both the Hi-Fi and linear tracks on the tape.

  • Page 47: Connections

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE CON N ECTI NG 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 48: 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 49: 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 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 50 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...
  • Page 51 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 52 TV WITH AUDIO/VIDEO JACKS AND CABLE 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. TRANSMITrlERS SIGNALS ", This connection provides: •...
  • Page 53 TV WITH RF JACK AND SATELLITE RECEIVER H SATE This connection assumes: .., ..• You have a basic satellite system. • Your TV does not have audio/video input jacks. This connection provides: • Mono sound playback from VCR. • Recording from a satellite receiver.
  • Page 54 "IV WITH AUDIO/VIDEO JACKS AND SATELLITE RECEIVER This connection assumes: • You have an advanced satellite system. • Your TV has audio/videc_ input jacks." This connection providesi VCR'S ." • Stereo sound playback from VCR. SIGNALS ," TRANSMITI'IERS • Recording from receiver while watching cable or off-air channel.
  • Page 55 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 56: Front Panel

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

  • Page 57: Display Panel

    DISPLAY PANEL ChannelNumber,UNE,CurrentTime, CassetteIndicator or Status Time Counter, Displays I@-@ ----Tape Speed Cassette Indicator Shows when a cassette is inserted and displays direction tape is moving. Time, Time Counter, Channel Number, Line Input Indicator (MNE), or Status Displays Time orTime Counter Press INFO to switch between the current time and time counter.

  • Page 58: Back Panel

    BAC K PAN EL IN FROM AUDIO OUTTO VIDEO 3_.4 3CH4 Switch Selects the channel to which you will tune the "IV to see the VCR picture if you connect the VCR using one of the basic hookups. AUDIO (R and L) and VIDEO IN Jacks Receives signals from another component, like a VCR or camcorder, when it is connected to these jacks.

  • Page 59: Troubleshooting Tips

    RCA, ProScan, or GE TV • Press TV to set remote to control a compatible TV. • Check to make sure the remote is programmed to control an RCA, ProScan, or GE TV. Remote no longer controls a compatible •...
  • Page 60 • Try another tape. • Some snow/streaksare_ormal during search, stop action, frame advance, and slow-motion playback. Streaks in picture durincjnormal 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. Time counter not working or time counter...
  • Page 61 Clock shows incorrect time or date • Power interruption. • Checkto make surethe clock isset accurately(checkAM/PM and date). • Check Daylight-Savingsetting. The clock may have adjusted for daylight-savingtime. VCR makes noise when stopped • • VCR is removing tape from heads. This is normal. The head cylinder inside the VCR will continue to rotate for a few minutes after you put the VCR in the stop mode.

  • Page 62: Specifications

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

  • Page 63: 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. service: •...
  • Page 64 CHAN buttons 22, 23, 36 3CH4 switch 48, 51, 56 CHANNEL buttons Channel number display Channel, viewing Channels, add or remove Accessing menus Channels list, VCR 12 Add or remove channels CHANNELS menu 9, 10, 13, 14, 16, 30 ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS screen 14 Choosing a VCR connection Audio Cleaning the VCR 60...
  • Page 65 EJECT button 25, 54 Language feature LANGUAGE menu Eject, tape Express recording Limited warranty LINE indicator 33, 51, 55 EADV button 22, 39 MENU button First setup 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 22, 29, 30, 31, 32_, 4 2 First things first FORWARD button 22, 24, 38, 39, 40, 41...
  • Page 66 Search PREFERENCESmenu 6, 18, 19 commercial scan 38 Problem solving forward PROGRAMS OVERLAP message 29, 31 frame advance go-to index reverse 38 Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP 33 slow motion Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP feature SEARCH button 23, 38, 39, 40 RECORD button 23, 25, 28, 33, 34, 54 Sensor, remote Recording Set time and date manually...
  • Page 67 VCR Plus+ STOP button channel list 30 23, 24, 25, 28, 32, 33, 34, 39, 40, 41, 54 channel list menu 16, 30 Stoppinga timer recording32 menu 30 PlusCode number setting up channels • using Tat), safety 25 worksheet for channels Tableof contents 1 Viewing channel...
  • Page 68 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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