RCA VR564 User manual

video cassette recorder
user's guide
VR564

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the product that presents a
risk of electric shock or
personal injury.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove
cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside.
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accompanying the product.
WARNING 1
To reduce the risk of fire or
shock hazard, do not expose
I thisDroduct to rain or moisture.
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Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, match
wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.
Attention: Pour 6viter les chocs electriques, introduire
la lame la plus large de la fiche dais la borne
correspondante de la prise et pousser jusq0 au fond.
Refer to the identification/rating label located on the back panel of your
product for its proper operating voltage.
FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this
equipment may void the user's authority to operate it.
Cable TV Installer: This reminder is provided to call your attention to
Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code (Section 54 of the Canadian
Electrical Code, Part I) which provides guidelines for proper grounding
and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the
grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as
practical.
Product Registration
Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately.
Returning this card allows usto contact you if needed.
Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for
proof of purchase. Attach it here and record the serial and model
numbers in case you need them. The numbers are located on the back
of the product.
Model No. VR564
Serial No.
Purchase Date:
Dealer/Address/Phone:

First Things First .............................................................. 3
Setting up the VCR ......................................................... 7
Using the QuickSet Guide .................................................................. 8
Using the Menu to Set Up Features ................................................. 8
Language .......................................................................................... 8
Cable Box Setup ............................................................................ 9
VCR Channels List ....................................................................... 10
To Auto Channel Search ....................................................... 10
To Change the Signal Type .................................................... I I
To Add or Remove Channels ............................................. 12
Time and Date ............................................................................... 12
Auto Clock Set Feature ........................................................ 12
Set the Time Zone ................................................................. 13
Set Dayliight Savings ............................................................... 13
Set the Time and Date Manually ........................................ 14
VCR Plus+ Channels ................................................................... 5
Additional Set-Up Features in the PREFERENCES Menu .......... 6
RemoteVCR I/VCR2 Option .................................................... 8
Auto Play........................................................................................ 8
Auto TV/VCR ................................................................................ 8
Front Panel (VCR Display) ......................................................... 9
Tape Speed .................................................................................... 9
VCR Basics ..................................................................... 21
Remote Buttons .................................................................................. 22
Component Buttons ............................................................ 22
VCR Function Buttons ......................................................... 22
TV Function Buttons ............................................................ 24
Playing a Tape ....................................................................................... 24
Automatic Rewind .............................................................................. 25
Tape Eject ............................................................................................. 25
Recording ............................................................................................. 25
Check the SafetyTab ................................................................... 26
Recording ...................................................................... 27
Recording Features ............................................................................ 28
Express Recording ....................................................................... 28
Timer Recording .......................................................................... 29
Timer Recording withVCR Plus+ ............................................ 30
Stopping aTimer Recording ...................................................... 32
Reviewing and Clearing Programs ........................................... 32
UsingTwoVCRs for Copying and EditingTapes .................... 33
Using Dual Remote with AutoEdit .................................... 34

Programming the Remote ............................................ 35
ToControlaTV ..................................................................................36
1"oControl aSatelliteReceiveror CableBox.............................38
ToControlanAuxiliaryComponent.............................................39
ToControlaLaserDiscPlayeror DVD Component...............40
,Other Features .............................................................. 41
COMMERCIAL• •ADVANCE ........................................................ 42
MOVIE• •ADVANCE ....................................................................... 45
Picture Search Options ..................................................................... 47
Forward and Reverse Search .................................................... 47
Slow Motion .................................................................................. 48
Frame Advance ............................................................................. 48
Index Search .................................................................................. 48
Zero Search ................................................................................... 49
Blank Search ................................................................................... 50
Pro-Tect Plus TM Locking Feature ..................................................... 50
Tracking .................................................................................................. 50
Time Counter ........................................................................................ 5 I
On-Screen Displays ............................................................................. 51
Connections ................................................................... 53
Things to Know Before Connecting Components ..................... 53
Connecting Your VCR ........................................................................ 54
Jacks and Cables ........................................................................... 54
Choosing a VCFL Connection ................................................... 55
Advantages of Audio/Video Cable Connections ................. 55
Don't Forget About the Auto TV/VCR Feature .................... 55
TV with RF Jack Only ................................................................. 56
-IV with Audio/Video Jacks ........................................................ 57
TV with Audio/Video Jacks and Cable Box to
Unscramble Pay Channels Only .......................................... 58
TV with RF Jack and Satellite Receiver ................................... 59
TV with Audio/Video Jacks and Satellite Receiver ............... 60
Appendix A" Reference ................................................ 61
Front Panel ........................................................................................... 62
Display Panel ........................................................................................ 63
Back Panel ............................................................................................. 64
Troubleshooting Tips ........................................................................... 65
Questions and Answers About COMMERCIAL• •
ADVANCE ..................................................................................... 69
Specifications ....................................................................................... 70
Cleaning theVCR ................................................................................. 70
Limited Warranty ................................................................................ 7 I
Index .............................................................................. 72

HI, MY NAME IS SUSAN...
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 tlhrough the on-screen menus.
1FIRSTTHINGS FIRST
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READ THE FIRSTTHREE SECTIONS V
The first three sections of the manual introduce
you to yourVCR, and show you how to set theVCR
up and use the on-screen menus. Reading these
sections gives you the basic information you need
to use yourVCR.
WHAT'S LEFT? V
The rest of the book highlights playback and
recording information, contains a detailed
connections section, and a reference section that
includes troubleshooting tips, limited warranty, and
index.
READ ME!
These note boxes give you tips for
your new video cassette recorder.
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STEP 1: UNPACK WHAT'S IN THE BOX
The following items come packed in the box:
,, VCR
,, Remote control
RFcoaxial cable
STEP 2: INSTALL BA'I-I'ERIES IN THE
REMOTE CONTROL
Follow these steps whenever you need to install or change the
batteries in your VCR remote.
1. Remove the cover of the battery compartment.
2. Place batteries in the remote, matching the + and- ends of
each battery to tile diagram inside the compartment.
3. Replace the cover.
STEP 3: CONNECT YOUR VCR
If you connect your VCR to your home antenna or cable
system and then to your TV, use the VCR's IN FROM ANT. and
OUT TO TV jacks for a good signal as shown.
If you have a TV with AUDIONIDEO jacks, use the jacks for a
better connection. Refer to the Connections section, toward
the back of the manual.
CABLE, CABLE BOX OR_ANTENNA
VCR
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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.
If you connect your VCR using the IN FROM ANT. and OUT TO
TV jacks with RF coaxial cable, set the 3 CH. 4 switch to
channel 3 or channel 4--the channel you want to use on your
TV.
If you connect your VCR using the AUDIONIDEO jacks with
audio/video cables, select the TV's video input to see the
signal. See the T'V Owner's Manual.
STEP 6: TURN ON THE VCR
The first time you connect your VCR and turn it on, a menu
screen appears. This is the beginning of the QuickSet Guide
which helps you to set up specific features of the VCR. If you
choose not to use this Guide, you can set up each feature
individually.
Go to the next step -to understand how to move through and
change items in the menu system.
STEP 7: ACCESS THE MENUS
The MENU and number buttons let you access, select and change
menu items. For example, to change the Auto Play setting, you
would do the following:
VCR Viewing Channel
When using th,e IN FROM ANT. and OUT
TO TV jacks to connect your VCR, tune
your TV to channel 3 or 4.
When using the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks to
connect your VCR, tune your TV to the
TV's video input.
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1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Time
4 Channels
5 Setup
6 Preferences
7 Language
0 Exit
2. Press 6 to display the PREFERENCES menu
PREFERENCES
I Remote Control: VCR1
2 Auto Play: ON
3 Auto TV/VCR: ON
4 Front Panel: AUTO
5 Tape Speed: SLP
6 Commercial Advance
0 Exit
3. Press 2 to switch Auto Play ON or OFF.
PREFERENCES
I Remote Contrcl: VCR1
2 Auto Play: ON
3 Auto TV/VCR: ON
4 Front Panel: AUTO
5 Tape Speed: SLP
6 Commercial Aclvance
0 Exit
See Additional Set-Up Features for detailed information
about the Auto Play feature.
STEP 8: SET UPTHE VCR
,Once you understand how to move around through the menus,
,go to the next section to set up your VCR.
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ON-SCREEN GUIDE AND ADDITIONAL
SET-UP FEATURES
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
features you may want to set up, such as:
• Select aLanguage
•Set up for a Cable Box
• Set upVCR Channel List (Auto Channel
Search)
• SetTime Zone and Daylight Savings (Auto Clock)
• Set theTime :tnd Date Manually
• Set upVCR Plus+ Channels
• Set the Remote VCRI/VCR2 feature
• Set the Auto Play feature
•Set the Auto TV/VCR feature
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•Set the Front Panel Brightness feature
•Set theTape Speed feature V
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!USING THE QUICKSET GUIDE
The QuickSet Guide is an automated procedure that helps you
'.setup your VCR. The first time you turn on your VCR, the first
,screen of the Guide appears.
Select a language.
Seleccione un idioma.
Choisissez une langue.
I English
2 Espanol
3 Fran_ais
Just follow the step-by-step procedures until setup is complete.
Some of the feature options may not apply to your VCR
configuration.
If the menu does not appear:
• Make sure TV is tuned to the same channel as the 3 CH. 4
switch or TV's video line input.
• Make sure VCR indicator is on in the VCR display if you
connected your VCR using the IN FROM ANT. and OUT TO TV
jacks.
• Check your connections.
If you choose to set up the VCR options individually, then go to
the next section.
If you ever need to manually enter setup.
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
2. Press 5 to display the Setup menu.
USING THE MENU TO SET UP FEATURES
You can set up features by using the menu system. Each feature
that appears in the QuickSet Guide is explained in this section as
well as a few others you may want to set up before you begin
using your VCR.
LAN G UAG E
Select your preferred language, and the on-screen displays will
appear in that language.
I QuickSet Guidle
If you choose not to use the QuickSet
Guide to set up the VCR, you can exit
now and return "to 1:he guide through
Setup in the VCR MAIN MENU.
I°n reen1
Not all the VCR screens are shown in this
manual when explaining the features.
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