RCA VR694HF User manual

WARNING
To reduce risk of fire or
shock hazard, do not
expose this product to
rain or moisture.
TO REDUCE THE RISKOF ELECTRICSHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLEPARTSINSIDE.
RISKOFELECTRICSHOCKREFERSERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICEPERSONNEL.
DO NOT OPEN This symbol indicates "dangerous
This symbol indicates _ voltage" inside the product that
important instructions _ presents a risk of electric shock or
accompanying the product, personal injury.
Cautions Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, match the wide blade of plug to wide
slot, and fully insert.
Attention: Pour eviter les chocs electriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la
fiche dans 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.
FCCRegulations 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 1) 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
yourVCR. 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 isrecommended.
Product Registration
Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately, Returning the card allows us to 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. VR694HF
Serial No,
Purchase Date:
Dealer/Add ress/Pho ne:
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Product Registration .................................................. i
First Things First ......................................................... 3
Setting Up the VCR .................................................... 7
Using the Menus to Set Up Features .............................. 8
Language .................................................................... 8
Setup for a Digital Satellite Receiver ........................ 9
Cable Box Setup ....................................................... 10
VCR Channels List ..................................................... 12
To Auto Channel Search ..................................... 13
Changing the Signal Type ................................... 14
Adding or Removing Channels .......................... 14
Time and Date .......................................................... 14
Auto Clock Set Feature ....................................... 15
Set the Time Zone ............................................... 16
Set Daylight Savings ............................................ 16
Setting Time and Date Manually ....................... 17
VCR Plus+ System Channels ..................................... 18
VCR Plus System Worksheet .............................. 19
Additional Set Up Features ........................................... 20
Remote VCR1/VCR2 Option ..................................... 20
Auto Play .................................................................. 21
Auto TV/VCR ............................................................. 21
EnergySaver .............................................................. 22
Front Panel (VCR Display) ........................................ 22
Tape Speed ............................................................... 22
VCR Basics .................................................................. 23
Remote Buttons ............................................................. 24
Component Buttons ................................................. 24
VCR Function Buttons .............................................. 25
TV Function Buttons ................................................. 26
Playing a Tape ................................................................ 27
Automatic Rewind ................................................... 27
Tape Eject .................................................................. 27
Recording .................................................................. 28
Recording ................................................................... 29
Express Recording (XPR) ................................................ 30
Timer Recording ............................................................. 31
Timer Recording With the VCR Plus+ System ......... 32
Reviewing and Clearing Programs .......................... 34
Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP
(Second Audio Program) ....................................... 35
Recording Audio Only .............................................. 36
Playing Back Audio Only .......................................... 36
Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes .......... 36
Using Dual Remote with AutoEdit ................................ 37
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Program The Remote ............................................... 39
Testing the Remote ........................................................ 40
Programming the Remote to Control a TV,
Satellite Receiver, or Cable Box .................................. 40
Programming the Remote to Control
an Auxiliary Component ............................................. 42
Other Features .......................................................... 45
Commercial Advance ..................................................... 46
Marking .................................................................... 47
Playback .................................................................... 48
Display ....................................................................... 48
Movie Advance ............................................................... 49
Picture Search Options ................................................... 51
Forward and Reverse Search ................................... 51
Slow Motion ............................................................. 51
Frame Advance ......................................................... 52
Variable Speed Using the Shuttle Ring .............. 52
Index Search ............................................................. 53
Zero Search ............................................................... 53
Pro-Tect Plus TM Locking Feature .................................... 54
Tracking .......................................................................... 54
Time Counter .................................................................. 55
On-Screen Displays ......................................................... 55
Audio Set-Up Features ................................................... 56
Reception .................................................................. 56
Tape Playback ................................................................. 57
Connections ............................................................... 59
Jacks and Cables ............................................................. 60
Choosing a VCR Connection .......................................... 61
TV With RF Jack Only ............................................... 62
TV With Audio/Video Jacks ...................................... 63
TV With Audio/Video Jacks and Cable Box
to Unscramble Pay Channels Only ........................ 64
TV With RF Jack and Digital Satellite Receiver ....... 65
TV With Audio/Video Jacks
and Digital Satellite Receiver ............................... 66
Reference ................................................................... 67
Front Panel ..................................................................... 68
Display Panel .................................................................. 69
Back Panel ...................................................................... 70
Questions and Answers About Commercial Advance.. 71
Troubleshooting Tips ..................................................... 72
Video Input Channel ...................................................... 75
Specifications .................................................................. 76
Cleaning the VCR ........................................................... 76
Limited Warranty ........................................................... 77
Glossary ........................................................................... 78
Index ............................................................................... 79
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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 a QuickSet Guide which
walks you through several set-up steps at once.
GE'rFING 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.
FIRSTTHINGS FIRST
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The final sections of this manual contain playback
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troubleshooting tips, warranty information, and an
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These note boxes give you tips for
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STEP 1: WHAT'S IN THE BOX?
The following items come packed in the box:
• VCR
• Remote control
• RFcoaxial cable
• 2 "AA" Batteries
STEP 2: INSTALL BATTERIES IN THE
REMOTE CONTROL
Follow these steps whenever you need to install or change the
batteries in your VCR's 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 coven
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 to the right.
if you have a TV with AUDIONIDEO 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. Remove plastic band before plugging the cord into
the power outlet. To remove band, cut with apair of scissors
and pull it free of the blades. Once the plastic is removed, 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 IN (FROM ANT.) and OUT
(TO TV) jacks with RFcoaxial 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's TV and INPUT buttons to see the signal. See
"How to Find Your TV's Video Input Channel" in the
References section for more information.
STEP 6: TURN ON THE VCR
Press the POWER button on the VCR's front panel or press the
VCR1 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 a QuickSet Guide which helps you pick different options
for your VCR.
VCR Viewing Channel
When using the ANTENNA 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.
STEP 7: USING THE QUICKSET GUIDE
The QuickSet Guide is an automated procedure that helps you
set up your VCR. The first time you turn on your VCR, the first
screen of the Guide appears.
Select a language.
Choisissez une langue.
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2 Francais
1. Press 1 for English, or 2 for Fran_ais (French).
The remaining menus throughout the set up will appear in the
chosen language. Just follow the step-by-step procedures until
the interactive 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 page 75 for
more information).
QuickSet Guide
If you choose not to use the QuickSet
Guide to set up the VCR, you can exit
now and return to the Guide through
Setup in the VCR MAIN MENU.
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•Make sure the 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 your VCR options individually rather than
setting them up in the Quickset Guide, then go to the next section.
STEP 8: ACCESS TH E MENUS
The MENU, arrow and number buttons on the remote control
let you access, select, and change your VCR's preferences. For
example, to turn the Auto Play feature on or off (see Setting Up
the VCRfor more information about Auto Play):
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Time
4 Channels
5 getup
7 Audio
8 Language
0 Exit
2. Press 6 to display the PREFERENCESmenu.
PREFERENCES
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3 Auto TV/VCR: ON
4 EnergySaver: 2:00
5 Front Panel: AUTO
6 Tape Speed: SLP
7 Commercial Advance
0 Exit
3. Press 2 to toggle between Auto Play ON and OFF.
4. When you have made your choice, press 0 on the remote to
exit the Preferences menu and 0 to exit the Main Menu.
Once you understand how to use the menus, move on to the
next section.
Using the Arrow Buttons
Use the menu, arrow and OK buttons
on the remote control to access and
select menu items.
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MENU CLEAR
Pressing the MENU button will bring
up the Main Menu. When menus are
displayed, you can either select the
item you want by pressing the same
number button on the remote, or by
using the up and down arrows to
scroll through items highlighting
them. If you scroll through menu
items, you must press the OK button
to select it.
You also set some of the VCR's
features (e.g., setting the clock) using
the on-screen displays and the
remote control arrow buttons in this
way.
You also use the left and right arrows
when setting up a timer program.
These buttons move from one
location to another, such as moving
from hours to minutes

SETUP FEATURES
Below is a list of features that need to be set up to get
the most out of your VCR. Many of these menus are
covered during the QuickSet Guide, but if you ever
want to change a menu, refer to this section.
• Language Selection
•Setup for aSatellite Receiver Antenna
•Cable Box Set Up
•VCR Channel List Set Up
(Auto Channel Search)
•Time Zone and Daylight Savings
(Auto Clock)
•Manually Setting Time and Date
•Channel Set for theVCR Plus+
Interactive Programming System
•RemoteVCR1NCR2 Feature
•Auto Play
•AutoTVNCR
•EnergySaver
•Front Panel Brightness
•Preferred Tape Speed
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USING TH E MENUS TO SET
UP FEATURES
You set up features by using the menu system as discussed in the
previous section. Each feature that appears in the QuickSet
Guide is explained in this section aswell as a few other features
you should set up before you begin using your VCR.
LANGUAGE
Selecting your preferred language determines how the on-
screen displays will appear. To change the language:
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR MAIN MENU
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2Timer Recordings
3Time
4 Channels
5 Setup
6 Preferences
7 Audio
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0 Exit
2. Select 8 to chose the LANGUAGE menu.
LANGUAGE
Select a language.
2 Fra_ais
Press MENU to continue
3. SelectEnglish or Frangais (French).
Is Something Missing?
Not all the VCR screens are shown in
this manual when explaining the
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