RCA VR708HF manual

VCR User’ s Guide Changing Entertainment. Again. VR708HF[...]

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1 Intr oduction 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 features and how to use them. STOP PAUSE TV AUX DVD SAT • CABLE - TRACKING [...]

2 Intr oduction VIDEO INPUT LEFT/MONO RIGHT AUDIO Expr ess Recording (XPR) Description: XPR quickly records the remaining portion of a program already in progress. XPR is a great way to capture the end of a sporting event that has run into overtime or a live broadcast that runs long. Requirements: Repeatedly press the Record button on the VCR front[...]

3 T able of Contents Product Registration ............................................................................................................. i Introduction ............................................................................................................................ 1 Key Features Overview ..................................[...]

T able of Contents 4 Using the Remote Control ............................................................................................... 27 Remote Buttons ................................................................................................................. .. 28 Using the INPUT Button ...............................................[...]

5 Changing Entertainment. Again. Connections & Setup Chapter Overview: • Things to Consider Before Connecting • Choosing Y our Connection • Making Connections • Navigating On-Scr een Menus • Completing the QuickSet ™ Guide • Basic Recor ding Chapter 1[...]

6 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup 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 turn off the TV and other components before you connect or disconnect any cables. Position Cables to A void Audio Hum or Interfer ence [...]

Chapter 1 7 Connections & Setup Components Connection Go T o Title TV + VCR page 8 TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver page 9 TV + VCR + Cable Box page 10 VCR TV Satellite Cable Box VCR TV VCR TV 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 will be the cabl[...]

8 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup 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 input jack. 2. Connect the antenna/cable feed to the VCR Con[...]

Chapter 1 9 Connections & Setup 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 input jack.[...]

10 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup 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 input jack. 2. Connect the c[...]

Chapter 1 11 Connections & Setup 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 ?[...]

12 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup Using the Remote Contr ol to Navigate On-Scr een Menus The technical term is “ Navigation ” – how you move through the on-screen menus. The theory is the same for all the menu screens: highlight your choice and select it. T o highlight a menu item, press the remote control ’ s arrow buttons to move the h[...]

Chapter 1 13 Connections & Setup 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. POWER TAPE SPEED INPUT TV • VCR VIDEO INPUT LEFT/MONO RIGHT AUDIO P L A Y P A U S E REV FWD STOP • EJECT RECORD CHANNEL TRACKING Safety T ab Automatic T racking [...]

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15 Changing Entertainment. Again. Using the VCR ’ s Menu System Chapter Overview: • Using On-Scr een Menus • Satellite Receiver Setup • Cable Box Setup • Setting Time and Date • Setting VCR Prefer ences 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. Enter the output channel of your satellite receiver , usually 03, 04, or video line input and press MENU. The VCR confirms that it receives all DBS signals on the specified channel. 5. Press MENU and enter the code for your digital satellite receiver from the Satellite Receiver Codes list (shown below). Note :[...]

18 Chapter 2 Using On-Scr een Menus 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. Y our VCR will use this channel for all future timer recordings. CABLE BOX SETUP Do you use your cable box to receive ALL chann[...]

Chapter 2 19 Using On-Scr een Menus Cable Box Codes ABC .............................................................. 002, 003, 004, 005, 006, 007, 053 Antronix ................................................................................................. 008, 009 Archer ..........................................................................[...]

20 Chapter 2 Using On-Scr een Menus VCR Channels List Y our VCR may come with a list of channels preset at the factory. Even though it may come with such a list, you might want to add or delete certain channels. Note : If you use a cable box to view all channels , this step is not necessary . Auto Channel Sear ching Notes : Use Auto Channel Search [...]

Chapter 2 21 Using On-Scr een Menus Adding or Removing Channels Y ou might want to add or remove channels after using Auto Channel Search, especially if there are weak signals or channels with content you don ’ t care for . 1. Press the MENU button to display the VCR MAIN MENU . 2. Press 4 to choose CHANNELS. 3. Press 2 to choose ADD/REMOVE CHANN[...]

22 Chapter 2 Using On-Scr een Menus SET DAYLIGHT SAVING Does your area observe Daylight Saving Time from April to October? 1 Yes, DST is observed 2 No 3>Automatic Press MENU to continue TIME 1 Set Time and Date 2 Auto Clock Set: ON 3 Set Time Zone 4 Set Daylight Saving Time Data was found on channel 20. 0 Exit TIME 1 Set Time and Date 2 Auto Clo[...]

Chapter 2 23 Using On-Scr een Menus Setting Time and Date Manually If Auto Clock Set was unsuccessful, set the time and date manually in the TIME menu. Auto Clock Set is automatically turned off when time and date information is set this way. 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU . 2. Press 3 to choose TIME . 3. Press 1 to choose SET TIME AND [...]

24 Chapter 2 Using On-Scr een Menus Auto Play With Auto Play turned ON (the factory default setting), the VCR automatically starts playback when you insert a tape with the safety tab removed. T o Access Auto Play: 1. In the PREFERENCES menu, press 2 repeatedly to switch between Auto Play: ON and OFF . • Select ON if you want a tape with its safet[...]

Chapter 2 25 Using On-Scr een Menus EnergySaver By default, the VCR automatically turns off after two hours of inactivity. This can be changed in the PREFERENCES menu by pressing the 4 button repeatedly to change the time delay or to disable the feature altogether . • Select OFF and the VCR will stay on until you shut it off. • Select 1:00 , 2:[...]

26 Chapter 2 Using On-Scr een Menus AUTO REPEAT Set the length of time you want the tape to play in a repeating loop Loop from 0:00 to 2:-- (h:mm) Press CLEAR to turn off Press MENU to exit Set Auto Repeat A tape can be set to play the same segment over and over in a repeating loop with the Set Auto Repeat feature. Set Auto Repeat uses the VCR ’ [...]

27 Changing Entertainment. Again. Using the Remote Contr ol Chapter Overview: • Buttons on the Remote Contr ol • Pr ogramming the Remote Contr ol • Operating Other Components Chapter 3[...]

28 Chapter 3 Using the Remote Contr ol Remote Contr ol Buttons Y our backlit remote control has a light button ( ) that glows in the dark. Press this button to light up several key buttons. These buttons remain lit when pressed within a few seconds of each other , or will go dark if no buttons are pressed within seven seconds in order to conserve b[...]

Chapter 3 29 Using the Remote Contr ol VCR Function Buttons ANTENNA T oggles the picture signal between the VCR ’ s receiver and the standard antenna/cable system. The VCR indicator in the front panel display turns on when viewing the VCR receiver ’ s image. Arrow Buttons ( ) Moves the on-screen menu highlight, and enters data such as letters o[...]

30 Chapter 3 Using the Remote Contr ol SEARCH Displays the MOVIE ADV ANCE screen for prerecorded movies. When pressed repeatedly , this button also displays Index and Zero Search menus on screen. During playback mode, pressing SEARCH starts COMMERCIAL ADV ANCE skipping. SPEED Overrides the default recording speed (either SP or SLP). STOP Stops the [...]

Chapter 3 31 Using the Remote Contr ol Operating a TV with the VCR ’ s Remote Contr ol The remote control that came with your VCR can be programmed to operate most brands of remote-controllable TVs, VCRs, satellite receivers, cable boxes, and DVD Players. This remote control should already control most RCA, GE, and Proscan TVs without any program[...]

32 Chapter 3 Using the Remote Contr ol TV ABEX ..................................................................................... 1172 Admiral ...................................................................... 1001, 1173 Adventura ............................................................................. 1174 Aiko ........................[...]

33 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 34 Chapter 4 Recor ding Features Y our VCR provides many ways to capture programming: 1. Recording Press one button to record a pr ogram from the current VCR channel. 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. [...]

VCR Featur es Chapter 4 35 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 with a cable box for al[...]

VCR Featur es 36 Chapter 4 VCR Plus+ GOLD Pr ogramming System The VCR Plus+ GOLD programming system makes timer recordings easier by automatically setting and updating the clock and channel list for you. During the one-time QuickSet Guide setup, the VCR prompts you to enter your zip code. Soon after , the VCR clock will set itself and overnight, yo[...]

VCR Featur es Chapter 4 37 Mapping VCR Plus+ System Channels Manually Using the VCR Plus+ GOLD programming system can make setting up timer recordings for cable or standard TV easier . If your VCR Plus+ GOLD system setup failed during the interactive Setup, then you will see a prompt on the screen. VCR PLUS+ SETUP Last automatic setup was unsuccess[...]

VCR Featur es 38 Chapter 4 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 Chapter 4 39 *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 W orksheet 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 40 Chapter 4 Recor ding Br oadcast Stereo TV or SAP (Second Audio Pr ogram) Some TV programs are broadcast with stereo audio or SAP (Second Audio Program). For details about turning on broadcast stereo or SAP , see page 48. 1. Turn on the TV and tune it to the VCR viewing channel (either 3, 4, or the TV ’ s Video Line Input). 2. Ins[...]

VCR Featur es Chapter 4 41 Pictur e Search 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 front display panel). 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 se[...]

VCR Featur es 42 Chapter 4 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 tape. [...]

VCR Featur es Chapter 4 43 COMMERCIAL ADV ANCE ® This feature uses patented technology to detect and mark most commercials on your tape for any recording that is more than 15 minutes long. Once recording is finished, the VCR rewinds the tape to the beginning of the recording and determines where the commercials are located. It then marks the begin[...]

VCR Featur es 44 Chapter 4 COMMERCIAL ADV ANCE Playback Press 2 to switch between Playback: AUTO and MANUAL. • Select AUTO to have the VCR automatically advance through the blocks of marked commercials. It works with most 30, 45, and 60-second commercials. A commercial group starting with the first two minutes or last two minutes of a recording w[...]

VCR Featur es Chapter 4 45 MOVIE ADVANCE What type of tape is this? 1 Purchased/Rented Movie 2 Home Recording 3 Other Press CLEAR to cancel MOVIE ADV ANCE ® MOVIE ADV ANCE helps you locate certain parts of prerecorded movies (rented or purchased). This feature works two ways: 1) you can go to the beginning of the movie, or , 2) you can skip from o[...]

VCR Featur es 46 Chapter 4 0:30:00 Hours Minutes Seconds Pr o-T ect Plus ™ Locking Featur e T o protect set timer recordings and to disable the VCR for use, the unit can be locked so that the buttons on the front panel or remote control won ’ t work. • T o Lock : Press and hold either the remote control ’ s ON • OFF or VCR button until th[...]

VCR Featur es Chapter 4 47 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 48 Chapter 4 AUDIO 1 Reception: STEREO 2 Tape Playback: HI-FI 0 Exit 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[...]

49 Changing Entertainment. Again. Other Information Chapter Overview: • T r oubleshooting • Commer cial Advance Q&A • Front, Rear , and Display Panel Diagrams • Specifications • Care and Cleaning • W arranty Information • Finding the TV ’ s Video Line Input • Advanced Connection Diagram • Glossary • Index Chapter 5[...]

Other Information 50 Chapter 5 T r oubleshooting 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 [...]

Chapter 5 51 Other Information Recor ding Pr oblems 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 retur n to normal playback. • Make sure the Pro-T ect Plus feature is not active. A V[...]

Other Information 52 Chapter 5 Streaks in pictur e during normal playback • Press one of the TRACKING buttons to move streaks up or down for the best picture. • Check to make sure the tape is of good quality and not worn out. Time counter not working or time counter not working in sear ch modes • The time counter does not advance during unrec[...]

Chapter 5 53 Other Information Questions and Answers About ® Will commercials be scanned thr ough only on playback of recor dings? Y es. The VCR rewinds and marks commercial segments after a recording is finished. How fast does this feature scan thr ough commercial br eaks? In SLP tape speed, a 3-minute commercial break is scanned through in appro[...]

Other Information 54 Chapter 5 Fr ont Panel AUDIO (LEFT/MONO and RIGHT) and VIDEO Input 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 Do[...]

Chapter 5 55 Other Information Display Panel T ime, Channel Number , Line Input Indicator (L1 or L2), T ape Speed Indicator , or Status Indicator Channel Number or Line Input Indicator The channel number appears when the VCR is tuned to a channel. The line indicator (L1 or L2) appears when the VCR ’ s line input is selected. Select L1 to record f[...]

Other Information 56 Chapter 5 Back Panel ANT . IN jack Receives a signal from an antenna or cable system when the VCR is attached with RF cables. AUDIO (LEFT and RIGHT) and VIDEO IN jacks Receives signals from another component, such as another VCR or camcorder , when connected to these jacks. Use the INPUT button on the VCR or remote control to s[...]

Chapter 5 57 Other Information Specifications Format: 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 channel[...]

Other Information 58 Chapter 5 RCA VCR Limited W arranty What your warranty covers: • Any defect in materials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • 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 firm, whichever come[...]

Chapter 5 59 Other Information Finding the TV ’ s V ideo Line Input 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[...]

Other Information 60 Chapter 5 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 [...]

Chapter 5 61 Other Information 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. EnergySaver Automatically turns the VCR of f after a user-defined period of inactivity. Express Recor ding (XPR) A method of timer recording whic[...]

Index 62 Chapter 5 Index A ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS screen 21 Arrow buttons 28, 29 Audio playback type 48 selecting 48 Audio features, set up 48 AUDIO IN jacks 60 AUDIO menu 48 Audio/Video (A/V) jacks 18, 54, 56 Auto channel search 20 Auto clock feature 21 Auto play feature 13, 23 Auto TV/VCR feature 24 Automatic rewind 13 Automatic tracking 13, 46 AUX [...]

Chapter 5 63 Index Recording basic 13 broadcast stereo TV 40 copying /editing tapes 40 Express (XPR) 2, 34 SAP 40 speeds 25 timer 35 Remote buttons 28 Remote, batteries 11 Removing/adding channels 21 REV button 40, 54 REVERSE button 13, 29, 41 Reviewing timer programs 35 Rewind, automatic 13 RF OUT jack 56 S Safety tab 13, 24 SAP 40 SA T • CABLE [...]

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