RCA VR651HF manual

VCR User’ s Guide Changing Entertainment. Again. VR651HF[...]

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1 Intr oduction Key Featur es Overview Y our VCR is equipped with features that will add to your recording and viewing experience. The following information summarizes a few of these features. Chapter 4 provides more information about the rest of the VCR’s featur es and how to use them. I N P U T T V • V C R PLAY FORWARD RECORD STOP PAUSE F.ADV[...]

2 Intr oduction Commer cial Scan Description: The purpose of Commercial Scan is to assist you in searching forward on a tape through a block of commercials. Requirements : A Commer cial Scan is performed in 30-second units. Each press of the remote control’s SEARCH button adds an additional 30-seconds, up to a maximum of 5 minutes (10 total press[...]

3 T able of Contents Key Features Overview ....................................................................................................... 1 Connections & Setup ........................................................................................................... 5 Things to Consider Before Connecting Components ...................[...]

T able of Contents 4 Using the Remote Control ............................................................................................... 25 Using the Remote Control .................................................................................................. 26 Buttons of the Remote Control ................................................[...]

5 Changing Entertainment. Again. Connections & Setup Chapter Overview: • Things to Consider Befor e Connecting • Choosing Y our Connection • Making Connections • Why Y ou Should Connect with Audio/Video Jacks • Navigating On-Scr een Menus • Completing the QuickSet™ Guide • Basic Recor ding Chapter 1[...]

Connections & Setup 6 Chapter 1 Things to Consider Befor e Connecting Components Protect Components Fr om Power Surges • Connect all components before plugging any power cords into the wall outlet. • Always tur n off the TV and other components before you connect or disconnect any cables. Position Cables to A void Audio Hum or Interfer ence[...]

Connections & Setup Chapter 1 7 Components Connection Go T o Title TV + VCR page 8 TV + VCR + page 9 Satellite Receiver TV + VCR + Cable Box page 10 V C R T V S atellite C a b l e B o x V C R T V V C R T V RF Coaxial Cable Using the RF Coaxial Cable to Connect the VCR to a TV This graphic shows the RF coaxial cable supplied with your VCR. This [...]

Connections & Setup 8 Chapter 1 TV + VCR Note : Y our television back panel may not look exactly like the model shown here. 1. Connect the VCR to the TV 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. 2. Connect the antenna/cable feed to the VCR Connect [...]

Connections & Setup Chapter 1 9 TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver Note : Y our television and/or satellite receiver back panels may not look exactly like the models shown here. 1. Connect the VCR to the TV 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. 2. C[...]

Connections & Setup 10 Chapter 1 TV + VCR + Cable Box Note : Y our television and/or cable box back panels may not look exactly like the models shown here. 1. Connect the VCR to the TV 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. 2. Connect the cable [...]

Connections & Setup Chapter 1 11 Set the VCR ’ s CH 3/4 Switch The CH 3/4 switch on back of the VCR determines what channel the TV must be tuned to see the VCR’s image. Choose whichever channel is not used locally in your area. Note: If you connected components using A/V jacks and cables, the VCR ’ s signal must be viewed using the TV ’[...]

Connections & Setup 12 Chapter 1 Using the Remote Contr ol to Navigate On-Scr een Menus The technical term is “Navigation” – how you move thr ough the on-screen menus. The theory is the same for all the menu screens; use the corresponding number button on the remote control select it. T o choose an on-screen item, press the remote control[...]

Connections & Setup Chapter 1 13 VCR Basics Once your initial settings are complete, you can begin using your VCR. In order to begin, you must first understand some basic concepts. . Safety T ab Automatic T racking The VCR has automatic tracking which adjusts the picture when playing back a tape recorded on another VCR. T o adjust tracking manu[...]

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15 Changing Entertainment. Again. Using the VCR ’ s Menu System Chapter Overview: • Setting Up the VCR ’ s Pr eferences • Using On-Scr een Menus • Cable Box Setup • Setting Time and Date • Setting VCR Pr eferences Chapter 2[...]

16 Chapter 2 Using On-Scr een Menus Using On-Scr een Menus to Set Up Featur es Y ou set up many of the VCR’s features by using the menu system as discussed in the previous chapter . Each feature that appears in the QuickSet Guide is explained in this section as well as a few other features you should set up to get the most out of your VCR. Note :[...]

Chapter 2 17 Using On-Scr een Menus 4. Select one of the three choices. If “ALL Channels” is selected, enter the output channel of the cable box (usually 03 or 04), or if A/V jacks connect the VCR to the TV , press the INPUT button on the VCR’s remote contr ol. 5. Once you complete the setup, the VCR confirms that it will now receive all sign[...]

18 Chapter 2 Using On-Scr een Menus Changing the Signal T ype This feature is useful if your cable signal goes out; it allows you to switch to a regular antenna for alter nate television reception. 1. Press the MENU button to display the VCR MAIN MENU . 2. Press the 4 button to choose CHANNELS . 3. Press 3 to choose between Signal Type: Cable and A[...]

Chapter 2 19 Using On-Scr een Menus Time and Date Y our VCR gives you two ways to set the time and date; manually or by using the Auto Clock Set feature. Using Auto Clock Set enables the time to be updated each time the VCR is turned of f by using time and date information carried in certain broadcast signals. Auto Clock Set Featur e The Auto Clock[...]

20 Chapter 2 Using On-Scr een Menus Setting Daylight-Saving Time 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU . 2. Press 3 to choose TIME . 3. Press 4 to choose SET DA YLIGHT SA VING . 4. Select the appropriate option. Notes : DST stands for Daylight – Saving T ime. If you choose Automatic for the time zone, the VCR sets the clock using any DST inf[...]

Chapter 2 21 Using On-Scr een Menus Additional Set Up Featur es in the Pr efer ences Menu Note : The features described on the following pages are all accessed through the PREFERENCES menu. T o Access the PREFERENCES menu: 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU . 2. Press 6 to select PREFERENCES . Y ou are now ready to select an item from the P[...]

22 Chapter 2 Using On-Scr een Menus Auto TV/VCR T o control whether the VCR’s TV/VCR setting changes automatically to VCR- viewing mode when tur ned on, use the Auto TV/VCR setting. T o Access Auto TV/VCR: In the PREFERENCES menu, press 3 repeatedly to toggle between Auto TV/VCR: ON and OFF . Note : Pressing the TV • VCR button on the remote co[...]

Chapter 2 23 Using On-Scr een Menus T ape Speed Y ou can choose as the preferred recording tape speed either Standard Play (SP) or Super Long Play (SLP). The speed selected appears in the VCR’s front display panel and in timer and VCR Plus+ system recording menus. T o Select a Pr eferred Tape Speed: • In the PREFERENCES menu, press the 6 button[...]

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25 Changing Entertainment. Again. Using the Remote Contr ol Chapter Overview: • Buttons on the Remote Contr ol • Pr ogramming the Remote to Operate Other Components • How T o Use the Remote After Y ou ’ ve Pr ogrammed It Chapter 3[...]

26 Chapter 3 Using the Remote Contr ol I N P U T T V • V C R PLA Y FORW ARD RECORD STOP P AUSE F. A D V CLEAR MENU SPEED TRACKING 1 4 7 2 5 8 3 6 9 0 C H A N V O L V O L C H A N INFO SEARCH MUTE GO BACK VCR ON • OFF TV REVERSE Using the Remote Contr ol The remote control is capable of controlling more than just your VCR. If you have compatible [...]

Chapter 3 27 Using the Remote Contr ol MUTE Lowers the TV volume to its minimum level. Press the MUTE button again to restore the TV’s volume to its previous state. ON•OFF Turns the power of the active device (either the TV or VCR) on or off. P AUSE Pauses playback and recording in VCR mode. PLA Y Starts tape playback in VCR mode. RECORD Starts[...]

28 Chapter 3 Using the Remote Contr ol Do Y ou Need to Pr ogram the Remote? T o determine whether the r emote control needs to be programmed to operate your TV , tur n the TV on, point the remote control at it, then press the remote control’s TV button (this puts the remote control into TV-operating mode and should automatically turn on most RCA,[...]

Chapter 3 29 Using the Remote Contr ol TV Codes Akai ......................................... 03 AOC ..................................... 06,12 Candle ....................................... 06 Citizen ....................................... 06 Colortyme ................................. 06 Concerto ................................... 06 Curtis M[...]

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31 Changing Entertainment. Again. Using the VCR ’ s Featur es Chapter Overview: • Recor ding • Expr ess Recording (XPR) • Timer Recor dings • Using the VCR Plus+ System • Copying and Editing T apes Chapter 4[...]

VCR Featur es 32 Chapter 4 Recor ding Features Y our VCR provides many ways to capture programming: 1. Recording lets you press one button to record a program. 2. Express Recor ding (XPR) allows recording to start while a program is being watched. This feature automatically stops recording after a designated period of time. 3. Timer Recording progr[...]

VCR Featur es Chapter 4 33 Timer Recor ding Y ou can program up to eight different broadcasts to be recorded. Notes – In order for a timer recording to work: • The VCR ’ s clock must be set correctly . • Insert a tape with its safety tab in place and enough tape to record the program. • if you ’ ve set up the VCR for a cable box for all[...]

VCR Featur es 34 Chapter 4 VCR Plus+ System Y ou can use the VCR Plus+ system to simplify programming timer recordings if you have cable TV and don’t receive all channels through a cable box or if you receive your TV signal off-air . Mapping VCR Plus+ Channels Using the VCR Plus+ system can make taping timer recordings for cable or off-air antenn[...]

VCR Featur es Chapter 4 35 T wo-Digit VCR Plus+ System Channel Numbers for Cable TV (Canadian List) 67 .................. Allarcom Pay T elevision/ Superchannel 44 ........................ Arts & Entertainment 72 ........................ Cable News Network- Headline News 61 ......................... Cable News Network 70 ............... Canadia[...]

VCR Featur es 36 Chapter 4 *Check your local or cable listings for the channel number you receive this station on. **Check your local listings for broadcast or VCR Plus+ channel number assigned. VCR Plus+ System Worksheet Broadcast or Cable-TV Station Name VCR Plus+ System Channel Number** Channel Number Y ou Receive the Station On* HBO 33 ESPN 34[...]

VCR Featur es Chapter 4 37 Recor ding Broadcast Ster eo TV or SAP (Second Audio Pr ogram) Some TV programs are broadcast with stereo audio or SAP (Second Audio Program). 1. Turn on the TV and tune it to the VCR viewing channel (either 03, 04, or the TV’s Video Line Input). 2. Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. 3. If your VCR viewing chan[...]

VCR Featur es 38 Chapter 4 Pictur e Sear ch Options The basic way to search during playback is using the remote control’s FOR W ARD or REVERSE buttons (FWD and REV on the VCR). This section contains several other options available for searching a tape. Insert T ape: Don ’ t forget to insert a recorded tape when using the search features. Forwar[...]

VCR Featur es Chapter 4 39 Index Sear ch The VCR has a “VHS Index Search System” that automatically records index marks on the tape every time you start a recording. During playback you can locate the program you want to play by the number of index marks or by scanning. The VCR will search forward or reverse from the location you are at on the [...]

VCR Featur es 40 Chapter 4 0:30:00 Hours Minutes Seconds Pr o-T ect Plus ™ Locking Featur e T o disable VCR usage or to protect set timer recordings, the unit can be locked so that the buttons on the VCR or remote control don’t work. • T o Lock : Press and hold either the remote control’s ON•OFF or VCR button until SAFE appears in the dis[...]

VCR Featur es Chapter 4 41 On-Scr een Displays Pressing the INFO button displays the status of the VCR (Stop, Play Record, etc.) as well as the channel number , time counter position, date, time, and tape speed on the TV screen. Note : The date and time must be set before they can be displayed. 1. Press the INFO button to show the on-screen display[...]

VCR Featur es 42 Chapter 4 Audio Set-Up Featur es Y our VCR’s audio setup features affect both tape playback and recordings. The features in this section are accessed through the AUDIO menu. T o Display the Audio Menu : 1. Press the MENU button to bring up the VCR MAIN MENU . 2. Press 7 to choose AUDIO . With the AUDIO menu displayed, you are rea[...]

43 Changing Entertainment. Again. Other Information Chapter Overview: • T roubleshooting • Specifications • Care and Cleaning • Front, Rear , and Display Panel Diagram • W arranty Information • Finding the TV ’ s Video Line Input • Advanced Connection Diagram • Glossary • Index Chapter 5[...]

Other Information 44 Chapter 5 T roubleshooting Tips In this section, you will find answers to common recording, playback, and general VCR questions. Consulting with this section first when there is problem may help you answer common questions. General VCR Pr oblems No power • Check to make sure it is plugged into an operating outlet. • Check t[...]

Chapter 5 45 Other Information Recor ding Problems Will not recor d • Make sure there is a recordable tape in the VCR. • Eject then reinsert the tape. • Make sure the tape is not broken. • Make sure the VCR is not in pause mode. Press P AUSE or PLA Y to r eturn to nor mal playback. • Make sure the Pro-T ect Plus feature is not active. A V[...]

Other Information 46 Chapter 5 Time counter not working or time counter not working in sear ch modes • The time counter does not advance during unrecorded portions of tape. When an unrecorded segment of tape is encountered, the time counter will hold its count until recorded material is detected again. • A minus (–) will appear in front of th[...]

Chapter 5 47 Other Information Specifications For mat: VHS Record/Playback Video: 4-head System: Audio: VHS Hi-Fi record/playback system Video Signal System: EIA standard: NTSC color Antenna: 75-ohm external VHF/UHF combined antenna terminal Tuner: USA: 181 channels capability* (125 cable channels) Canada: 178 channels capability* (122 cable channe[...]

Other Information 48 Chapter 5 Fr ont Panel AUDIO (LEFT and RIGHT) and VIDEO In Jacks Receives signals from another component (like another VCR or camcorder) when connected to the VCR using A/V jacks. Use the INPUT button to select L2 to record from these jacks (L1 indicates the rear panel A/V jacks being active). CHANNEL TRACKING Up and Down Adjus[...]

Chapter 5 49 Other Information Display Panel Clock/Counter Displays current time, time counter , tape speed, or channel numbers when switching channels. FUNCTION DISPLA YS: BYE The VCR is turned of f. EJEC A tape is being ejected. FF A tape is fast-forwarding. HI The VCR is turned on. PLA Y A tape is in playback mode. PLA Y (Flashing) Playback is p[...]

Other Information 50 Chapter 5 Back Panel CH. 3/4 switch Determines the channel to which the TV must be tuned in order to see the VCR’s picture. Not used when connecting the VCR to the TV using A/V cables. AUDIO (LEFT and RIGHT) and VIDEO IN jacks Receives signals from another component, such as another VCR or camcorder , when connected to these [...]

Chapter 5 51 Other Information RCA VCR Limited W arranty What your warranty covers: • Any defect in materials or workmanship. For how long after your pur chase: • 90 days for labor charges. • One year for parts. The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental fir m, whichever co[...]

Other Information 52 Chapter 5 How to Find Y our TV ’ s Video Input Channel Y ou need to tune your TV to the video line input if you are using the VCR’s Audio/Video (A/V) OUT jacks to connect to the TV’s A/V input jacks. Y ou must select the TV’s video line input before you can see the VCR’s menus, the cable/antenna reception, and the con[...]

Chapter 5 53 Other Information Advanced Connection TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver • Using A/V and RF Coaxial Cables Note : Y our satellite receiver and television back panels may not look exactly like the models shown here. This connection can also be used for a cable box. 1. Connect the VCR to the TV A. Connect one end of the supplied RF coaxial [...]

Other Information 54 Chapter 5 Glossary A/V Jacks & Cables Commonly called “RCA-type” cables. Improves picture and sound quality over RF Coaxial cables. A/V cables are required for stereo audio. Commercial Scan A feature that advances the tape 30 seconds of recorded material during playback. Each press advances the tape an additional 30 sec[...]

Chapter 5 55 Index Index A ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS screen 18 Audio playback type 42 selecting 42 Audio features, set up 42 AUDIO IN jacks 53 AUDIO menu 42 Audio/Video (A/V) jacks 17, 48, 50 Auto channel search 17 Auto clock feature 19 Auto play feature 13, 21 Auto TV/VCR feature 22 Automatic rewind 13 Automatic tracking 13, 40 B Back panel jacks 50 Bas[...]

Index 56 Chapter 5 R REC display 49 Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP feature 37, 42 RECORD button 13, 32, 37, 48 Recording basic 13 broadcast stereo 34 broadcast stereo TV 37 copying /editing tapes 37 Express (XPR) 1, 32 SAP 37 speeds 23 timer 33 VCR Plus+ 34 Remote, batteries 11 Removing/adding channels 18 REV button 37, 48 REVERSE button 13, 27, 38 Rev[...]

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