RCA VR648HF User manual

VCR
User’s Guide
Changing Entertainment. Again.
VR648HF/VR712HF

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Connections & Setup
Things to Consider Before Connecting Components ..................................................... 3
Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your VCR ................................................... 4
Choose Your Connection .................................................................................................. 4
TV + VCR ..................................................................................................................... 5
TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver..................................................................................... 6
TV + VCR + Cable Box................................................................................................. 7
Put Batteries in the Remote Control ............................................................................... 8
Turn on the TV and VCR ................................................................................................... 8
Using the Remote Control to Choose On-screen Menu Items....................................... 8
Complete the on-screen setup guide ........................................................................ 8
VCR Basics ....................................................................................................................... 10
Playing a tape ........................................................................................................... 10
Automatic Rewind ................................................................................................... 10
Tape Eject .................................................................................................................. 10
Basic Recording ............................................................................................................... 10
Check the Safety Tab ................................................................................................ 10
Chapter 2: Remote Control
The Buttons on the Remote Control ............................................................................. 11
Using the INPUT Button ....................................................................................12
Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components ......................................... 13
Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote ....................................................... 13
Programming the Remote ....................................................................................... 13
Using Automatic Code Search ...........................................................................13
Using Direct Entry .............................................................................................. 14
How to Use the Remote After You’ve Programmed It .......................................... 14
Code List .......................................................................................................................... 15
Chapter 3: VCR Features
Recording Features ......................................................................................................... 17
Express Recording (XPR) .......................................................................................... 17
Timer Recording ....................................................................................................... 18
Stopping a Timer Recording.............................................................................. 18
Reviewing and Clearing Programs ....................................................................18
Index Search....................................................................................................................19
Zero Search .....................................................................................................................19
Pro-Tect Plus™ Locking Feature ..................................................................................... 19
Time Counter .................................................................................................................. 20
Info Display ..................................................................................................................... 20
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE ................................................................................................ 21
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE Marking .......................................................................... 21
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE Playback .......................................................................... 22
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE Display ............................................................................ 23
MOVIE ADVANCE ............................................................................................................ 23
To Override the Show Previews Mode: ................................................................... 23

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Table of Contents
Chapter 4: On-Screen Menus
Explanation of the Menu System .................................................................................. 27
Timer Recordings ...................................................................................................... 27
Time ........................................................................................................................... 27
Channels ................................................................................................................... 27
Auto Channel Search ......................................................................................... 27
Add/Remove Channels ....................................................................................... 28
Signal Type ......................................................................................................... 28
Cable Box Setup ................................................................................................. 28
VCR Output Channel ......................................................................................... 28
Setup ......................................................................................................................... 29
Preferences ............................................................................................................... 29
Remote Control .................................................................................................. 29
Auto Play ............................................................................................................ 29
Auto TV/VCR ....................................................................................................... 29
EnergySaver........................................................................................................ 29
Front Panel ......................................................................................................... 29
Tape Speed ......................................................................................................... 30
Recording Speeds ............................................................................................... 30
Set Auto Repeat ................................................................................................. 30
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE ................................................................................... 30
Audio ........................................................................................................................ 30
Reception ........................................................................................................... 30
Tape Playback ..................................................................................................... 30
Language .................................................................................................................. 30
Chapter 5: Additional Information
Troubleshooting.............................................................................................................. 31
Questions and Answers About COMMERCIAL ADVANCE ........................................... 34
Display Panel...................................................................................................................35
Glossary ........................................................................................................................... 35
Limited Warranty ............................................................................................................ 36
How to Find Your TV’s Video Input Channel ................................................................ 38
Index ................................................................................................................................ 41

Chapter 1: Connections & Setup
Chapter 1 3
Things to Consider Before Connecting Components
Protect 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 to Avoid Audio Hum or Interference
• Insert all cable plugs firmly into their jacks.
• Place any Audio/Video (A/V) cables to the side(s) of the TV’s back panel instead of straight down the back after
connecting components.
• Try not to coil any twin-lead cables and keep them away from all A/V cables as much as possible.
• Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded. Refer to the Safety Tips sheet packed with your unit for
detailed information.
Protect Components From Overheating
• Never block ventilation slots in any component. Arrange the components so that air can circulate freely.
• Do not stack components.
• Allow adequate ventilation when placing components in a stand.
• Place an amplifier or satellite receiver on the top shelf of a stand so heated air rising from it will not flow around
other components.

Chapter 1: Connections & Setup
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Components Connection Go To
Title
TV + VCR page 5
TV + VCR + page 6
Satellite Receiver
TV + VCR +
Cable Box page 7
VCR
TV
Satellite
CableBox
VCR
TV
VCR
TV
Audio/Video cables Coaxial cable
Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your VCR
The pictures below show the cables needed for the connections represented in this book.
Choose Your Connection
There are several ways to hook up your VCR, depending on the components connected. Please
use the following chart to determine which connection is best for you and proceed to the
appropriate page.
Note: If you prefer, we can provide you with the name of an Authorized Service
Representative who will visit your home for a fee to install your electronic entertainment
system and to instruct you in its operation. For details about this service, call 1-888-206-3359.

Chapter 1: Connections & Setup
Chapter 1 5
VCR
TV (back panel)
CABLE/
ANTENNA
VIDEO RL / MONO
S-VIDEO
AUDIO
L
IN
OUT
From Cable
or Antenna
ANT. IN
RF OUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
OUT IN
R
L
TV + VCR
1. Connect the VCR to the TV
A. Connect one end of the supplied RF coaxial cable to the RF OUT jack on the back of
the VCR and the other end to the TV’s antenna in jack (sometimes labeled CABLE/
ANTENNA).
– OR –
B. Connect audio/video cables to the AUDIO OUT R and L jacks on the back of the VCR
(color coded, red and white), and to the VIDEO OUT jack (yellow). Connect the other
ends of the cables to the corresponding input jacks on the TV (sometimes labeled
VIDEO, AUDIO L/MONO, and AUDIO R).
2. Connect the antenna/cable feed to the VCR
Connect the cable or antenna RF coaxial cable to the ANT. IN jack on your VCR.
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VCR
TV
2
1A
The back of your TV might not look
exactly like the one shown here.
1B

Chapter 1: Connections & Setup
6Chapter 1
TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver
1. Connect the VCR to the TV
A. Connect one end of the supplied RF coaxial cable to the RF OUT jack on the back of the
VCR and the other end to the TV’s antenna in jack (sometimes labeled CABLE/ANTENNA).
– OR –
B. Connect audio/video cables to the AUDIO OUT R and L jacks on the back of the VCR
(color coded, red and white), and to the VIDEO OUT jack (yellow). Connect the other
ends of the cables to the corresponding input jacks on the TV (sometimes labeled VIDEO,
AUDIO L/MONO, and AUDIO R).
2. Connect satellite receiver to the VCR
A. Connect an RF coaxial cable to the RF output jack on the satellite receiver (sometimes
labeled OUT TO TV) and to the ANT. IN jack on the VCR.
– OR –
B. Connect audio/video cables to the AUDIO IN R and L jacks on the back of the VCR (color
coded, red and white), and to the VIDEO IN jack (yellow). Connect the other ends of the
cables to the corresponding output jacks on the satellite receiver (sometimes labeled
VIDEO, AUDIO L, and AUDIO R).
3. Connect the antenna to your satellite receiver
If necessary, connect an antenna or cable box RF coaxial cable (not included) to the antenna
input jack on the satellite receiver (sometimes labeled IN FROM ANTENNA).
4. Connect the satellite feed to the satellite receiver
If it’s not already connected, connect the satellite receiver’s RF coaxial cable feed (not
included) to the satellite input jack on the satellite receiver (sometimes labeled
SATELLITE IN).
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VCR
TV
Satellite
CABLE/
ANTENNA
VCR
TV
VIDEO RL / MONO
S-VIDEO
AUDIO
L
IN
OUT
CH3
CH4
S-VIDEO
L
R
VIDEO
OUT
IN FROM ANT
OUT TO TV SATELLITE
IN
From
Satellite
From Cable
or TV Antenna
ANT. IN
RF OUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
OUT IN
R
L
SATELLITE
RECEIVER

Chapter 1: Connections & Setup
Chapter 1 7
TV + VCR + Cable Box
1. Connect the VCR to the TV
A. Connect one end of the supplied RF coaxial cable to the RF OUT jack on the back of
the VCR and the other end to the TV’s antenna in jack (sometimes labeled CABLE/
ANTENNA).
– OR –
B. Connect audio/video cables to the AUDIO OUT R and L jacks on the back of the VCR
(color coded, red and white), and to the VIDEO OUT jack (yellow). Connect the other
ends of the cables to the corresponding input jacks on the TV (sometimes labeled
VIDEO, AUDIO L/MONO, and AUDIO R).
2. Connect the cable box to the VCR
Connect one end of a second RF coaxial cable (not included) to the cable box’s TV output
jack (sometimes labeled OUT TO TV) and the other end to the ANT. IN jack on the VCR.
3. Connect the cable feed to your cable box
If it’s not already connected, connect the RF coaxial cable feed (not included) to the
antenna input jack on the cable box (sometimes labeled IN FROM ANTENNA).
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VCR
TV
CableBox
CABLE/
ANTENNA
VCR
TV
VIDEO RL / MONO
S-VIDEO
AUDIO
L
IN
OUT
CH3
CH4
CABLE BOX
S-VIDEO
IN FROM ANT
OUT TO TV
From Cable
Feed
ANT. IN
RF OUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
OUT IN
R
L
3
2
The back of your TV
might not look exactly
like the one shown here.
The back of your cable
box might not look
exactly like the one
shown here.
1B
1A

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Select a language.
Seleccione un idioma.
Choisissez une langue.
1>English
2 Español
3 Français
VCR MAIN MENU
1 Timer Recordings
2 Time
3 Channels
4 Setup
5 Preferences
6 Audio
7 Language
0 Exit
If you ever need to change some of
the settings in any of the menus that
appear in the setup procedure,
choose Setup (press 4 on the remote)
from the VCR MAIN MENU.
The first time you turn on the VCR,
you’ll be asked to select the
language for the on-screen menus.
Put Batteries in the Remote Control
1. Insert the batteries matching the polarities (+ and –) on the batteries with the diagram in the battery compartment.
Turn on the TV and VCR
1. Turn on the TV (if the TV you’ve connected to the VCR is an RCA, GE, Proscan, or Scenium TV, press the TV button
on the remote packed with your VCR).
2. Tune the TV to the correct Video Input Channel.
• If you used a coaxial cable to connect your VCR to your TV, tune the TV to channel 3. Your TV must be set to
channel 3 the first time you set up the VCR. See page 28 for instructions on how to change the output channel
once you have started setup.
• If you used audio/video cables to connect your VCR, tune the TV to its Video Input Channel (see page 38).
Using the Remote Control to Choose On-screen Menu Items
To select an on-screen item, press the MENU button, then the number button on the remote control that matches the
on-screen number. Selecting a menu item can take you to another menu, activate a choice, or activate a data entry field
(such as the hour field in the Set Time menu).
If a number doesn’t appear next to an on-screen menu, use the arrow buttons to highlight an item on the screen, and
press OK to select the highlighted item.
Complete the on-screen setup guide
To help you use the VCR as quickly as possible, an on-screen setup
guide walks you through several important menu screens the first time
you turn on your VCR. The first menu item asks you to select the
language for the on-screen menus. The other setup menu items are
listed in this section.
LANGUAGE menu: determines the language in which the on-screen
displays and menus appear.
Note: If you ever need to change some of the settings in any of the menus that
appear in the setup procedure, go to the VCR MAIN MENU (press MENU on the
remote) and choose Setup (press 4).