RCA VR650HF User manual

USER’S
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VRS430
™
It is important to read these
instructions before using this
product for the first time.
TOCOM 15469440

VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation.
The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.
Cautions
Safety Information
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
This symbol indicates “dangerous
voltage” inside the product that
presents a risk of electric shock or
personal injury.
This symbol indicates
important instructions
accompanying the product.
WARNING
To reduce risk of fire or
shock hazard, do not
expose this product to
rain or moisture.
WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, match the wide blade of plug to wide
slot, and fully insert.
Power Requirement: 100-240V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption: 19 watts
Cable TV Installer: This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article
820-40 of the National Electrical Code 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.
Care and Cleaning: Use a soft cloth or the dusting attachment of your vacuum cleaner to dust
your VCR. Remove dust from the ventilation holes.
Plastic surfaces are easily scratched and can be marred by alcohol and
various solvents. Avoid excessive use of oil-based furniture polishes since
the materials used in the cabinet will accumulate more dust. A
nonabrasive, antistatic cleaner/polisher is recommended.

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Table of Contents
Safety Information .............................................. i
First Things First .................................................. 3
Setting Up the VCR .................................................... 7
Using The Menu To Set Up Features ....................... 8
Language Selection ............................................ 8
Cable Box Setup ................................................. 9
VCR Channels List ............................................... 9
To Change the Signal Type ....................... 10
Adding or Removing Channels ................. 11
Time and Date .................................................. 11
Setting the Time and Date ........................ 11
VCR Plus+®System Channels .......................... 12
VCR Plus+ System Worksheet .......................... 13
Additional Setup Features ..................................... 14
Remote VCR1/VCR2 Option ............................. 14
Auto Play .......................................................... 15
Auto TV/VCR ..................................................... 15
EnergySaver ...................................................... 16
Front Panel Brightness (VCR Display) .............. 16
Preferred Tape Speed ....................................... 16
VCR Basics ............................................................. 17
Remote Buttons ...................................................... 18
Component Buttons ......................................... 18
VCR Function Buttons ...................................... 18
TV Function Buttons......................................... 19
Playing a Tape ......................................................... 20
Automatic Rewind ........................................... 20
Tape Eject .......................................................... 21
Recording ................................................................ 21
Check the Safety Tab ........................................ 21
Recording .............................................................. 23
Recording Features................................................. 24
Instant Timer Recording .................................. 24
Timer Recording ............................................... 25
Timer Recording with VCR PLUS+ System ....... 26
Copying and Editing Tapes .................................... 29

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Program the Remote ........................................ 31
Controlling a TV ..................................................... 32
Operating the TV.................................................... 32
Other Features .................................................... 35
Picture Search Options ........................................... 36
Forward and Reverse Search ........................... 36
Slow Motion ..................................................... 36
Frame Advance ................................................. 37
Index Search ..................................................... 37
Go-To Search ..................................................... 38
Commercial Scan (SEARCH Button) ....................... 38
Tracking ................................................................... 38
Pro-Tect Plus™Locking Feature ............................ 39
Time Counter .......................................................... 39
On-screen Displays.................................................. 40
Connecting Your VCR ....................................... 42
Jacks and Cables ..................................................... 42
RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables (F-type) ............... 42
Choosing a VCR Connection .................................. 43
Advantages of A/V Cable Connections ........... 43
TV With RF Jack Only ....................................... 44
TV With A/V Jacks............................................. 45
TV With A/V Jacks and Cable Box.................... 46
TV With RF Jack and Satellite Receiver ........... 47
TV With A/V Jacks and Satellite Receiver........ 48
Reference .............................................................. 49
Front Panel.............................................................. 50
Display Panel........................................................... 51
Back Panel ............................................................... 52
Troubleshooting Tips .............................................. 53
Specifications .......................................................... 57
Cleaning the VCR.................................................... 57
How to Find Your TV’s Video Input Channel ........ 58
Index........................................................................ 59

First Things First
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Welcome To Your New VCR...
To help you get started using yourVCR with as little
reading as possible, we’ve put all the basic information
needed in the first three sections. To help you along,
there’s even an initial setup feature the first time you
turn on yourVCR which walks you through several
setup steps at once.
Getting Started
Before this first step, though, learning about
the time and date, your remote control’s features,
working with channels, and basic video tape operations
are essential to get all you can out of the VCR. Once
you are comfortable with these features, feel free to
refer to other sections because they cover the more
detailed information.
What Remains?
The final sections of this manual contain
playback and recording information, a detailed
connections section, and a reference section including
troubleshooting tips, and an index.
READ ME!
These note boxes give you tips for
your new video cassette recorder.
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Step 1: What’s in the Box?
The following items come packed in the box:
•VCR
•Remote control
•RF coaxial cable
•3 AAA Batteries
STEP 2: Install Batteries 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 the batteries into the remote’s back panel. Match the
positive (+) and negative (–) ends of each battery to the
diagram inside the battery 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 ANT. IN and RF OUT jacks for
a good signal as shown to the right.
If you have a TV with AUDIO/VIDEO jacks, use the jacks for a
better connection. Refer to the section, Connections, toward
the back of the manual, for additional connection options.
STEP 4: PLUG IN THE VCR
Your VCR’s power cord has a plastic band strung through the
blades. Match the wide blade of the power cord to the wide slot
in the AC outlet. Be sure to insert the plug completely.
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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 ANT. IN and RF OUT 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 AUDIO/VIDEO jacks
with audio/video cables, select the TV’s video input with
the remote control’s INPUT button to see the signal. For more
information, see, “How to Find Your TV’s Video Input
Channel” in the Reference section of this manual.
STEP 6: turn on the VCR
Press POWER on the VCR’s front panel or the VCR button on the
remote control to turn on the VCR. The first time you turn the
VCR on, a menu screen appears. This is the start of an initial
setup which helps you set different options for your VCR.
Step 7: Initial Setup
The first on-screen menu during the initial setup asks which
language you prefer to use for your VCR. Use the remote
control’s number buttons to select options.
Select a language.
Seleccione un idioma.
Escolha uma idioma.
1 Español
2 English
3 Português
1. Press 1 for English, 2 for Español (Spanish), or 3 for Português
(Portuguese).
The remaining menus throughout the setup will appear in the
chosen language. Just follow the step-by-step procedures until
setup is complete.
If the menu does not appear:
• Make sure the TV is tuned to the same channel as the 3 CH. 4 switch
or the TV’s Video Input Channel (see How to Find Your TVs Video
Input Channel in the Reference section for more information).
VCR Viewing Channel
When using the ANT. IN and RF OUT
jacks to connect your VCR, tune your
TV to channel 3 or 4.
The 3 CH. 4 switch on the back of the
VCR determines which TV channel is
used to see the VCR’s output.
When using the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks
to connect your VCR, tune your TV to
the TV’s Video Input Channel with the
TV and INPUT buttons on your
remote control. See, “How to Find
Your TV’s Video Input Channel” in the
Reference section of this manual for
more information .
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First Things First
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•Make sure the VCR indicator is on in the VCR display if you
connected your VCR using the ANT. IN and RF OUT jacks.
•Check your connections.
If you chose to set up your VCR options individually, then go to
the next section for specific instructions.
STEP 8: Accessing menus
The MENU and number buttons let you access, select, and change
your VCR’s preferences. For example, to select a different
preferred on-screen language than the one you selected during
the initial setup, do the following:
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 7 to display the LANGUAGE menu.
LANGUAGE
Select a language.
1 Español
2 English
3 Portugês
Press MENU to continue
3. On the remote control, press 1 for English, 2 for Español
(Spanish), or 3 for Português (Portuguese).
All other on-screen menus are worked within similar ways
using the remote control to follow on-screen instructions.
See the next section, Setting Up the VCR, for detailed
information about accessing specific menus.

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Setting Up the VCR
Additional Setup features
Below is a list of setup features that you need to
set up before using your VCR for the first time.
•Select a Language
•Set up for a Cable Box
•Set Up a Channel List
(Auto Channel Search)
•Setting Time and Date
•Set Up VCR Plus+ System Channels
•Set the Auto Play Feature
•Set the EnergySaver Feature
•Set the Front Panel Brightness
•Set the Preferred Tape Speed
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First things first
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Recording
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OTHER FEATURES
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Setting Up the VCR
Using The Menu To Set Up Features
You can set up your VCR’s features by using the remote
control’s buttons to enter your choices from on-screen
instructions. Each menu item is explained in this section.
You can set up features individually by using the menu system.
Each feature that appears in the initial setup is explained in this
section as well as a few others you may want to set up before
you begin using your VCR.
Language Selection
1. On your remote control, press the MENU button to display
the VCR MAIN MENU.
2. Press 7 to select the LANGUAGE menu.
LANGUAGE
Select a language.
1 Español
2 English
3 Portugês
Press MENU to continue
3. Select Español (Spanish), English, or Français (French) by
pressing the appropriate number on the remote control’s
key pad.
Cable Box Setup
This setup applies only when all channels are received through
a cable box. In this case, the VCR will automatically enter the
channel used to view cable box programming. Your VCR will
use this channel for all future timer recordings.
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.
CHANNELS
1 Auto Channel Search
2 Add/Remove Channels
3 Signal Type: CABL
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4 VCR Plus+ Channel Lis
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5 Cable Box Setup
0 Exit
On-Screen Menus
Not all the VCR screens are shown in
this manual when explaining the
features.