RCA VR661HF manual

VCR User’ s Guide Changing Entertainment. Again. VR661HF[...]

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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. I N P U T T V • V C R ON • OFF PLAY FORWARD[...]

2 Intr oduction 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 panel or remote control to set th[...]

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

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

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 tur n off the TV and other components before you connect or disconnect any cables. Position Cables to A void Audio Hum or Interference [...]

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 C ab le B o x 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 [...]

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 IN jack. 2. Connect the antenna/cable feed to the VCR Connec[...]

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; use the corresponding number button on the remote control select it. T o choose an on-screen item, press the remote contro[...]

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. . 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: • Using On-Scr een Menus • 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 Features 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 control. 5. Once you complete the setup, the VCR confirms that it will now receive all s[...]

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 off by using time and date information carried in certain broadcast signals. Auto Clock Set Feature The Auto Clock S[...]

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 eferences 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 PR[...]

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 turned 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 c[...]

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 T ape Speed: • In the PREFERENCES menu, press the 6 but[...]

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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 ON • OFF 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 TV VCR REVERSE Remote Control Buttons The backlit remote has a light button ( ) that glows in the dark. Press this button to light the[...]

Chapter 3 27 Using the Remote Contr ol P AUSE Pauses playback or recording. Press P AUSE a second time to return to playback or recording. PLA Y Plays a tape. RECORD Starts VCR recording. Also used for Express recording. REVERSE Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches backward through a tape during playback. Starts slow motion during pla[...]

28 Chapter 3 Using the Remote Contr ol Using the INPUT Button Use the INPUT button to toggle through the available Video Line Input sources (L1, L2, and regular broadcasting signals) and regular broadcast signals. Video Line Input allows you to view the image from a connected device (like a camcorder) through the VCR. 1. Press the remote control ?[...]

Chapter 3 29 Using the Remote Contr ol TV Codes Akai ...................................... 03 A OC ................................... 0 6 , 1 2 C a n d l e ................................... 0 6 Citizen .................................... 0 6 Colortyme .............................. 0 6 Concerto ................................ 0 6 Curtis Mathe[...]

30 Chapter 3 Using the Remote Contr ol Operating the TV After you set up the remote control, see which buttons operate your TV: 1. Point the remote control at the TV , and press the TV button. If the TV does not tur n on, press the TV button and then press the ON • OFF button. 2. Y ou may want to experiment to see which buttons operate your TV . [...]

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+ SIL VER System The VCR Plus+ SIL VER system makes VCR set up easier by setting and updating the clock and channel list for you automatically. During the first-time QuickSet Guide setup, the VCR prompts you to enter your zip code. Soon after , the VCR clock will set itself and your VCR Plus+ system channel list w[...]

VCR Featur es Chapter 4 35 Mapping VCR Plus+ Channels Manually Using the VCR Plus+ SIL VER system can make taping timer recordings for cable or off-air antenna easier . If your VCR Plus+ SIL VER system setup failed during the QuickSet, then you will need to map the channels for your local service manually. A worksheet and abbreviated codes for typi[...]

VCR Featur es 36 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 37 *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 38 Chapter 4 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 ch[...]

VCR Featur es Chapter 4 39 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). 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. Forwa[...]

VCR Featur es 40 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 th[...]

VCR Featur es Chapter 4 41 Commer cial Advance ® 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 42 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 43 MOVIE ADVANCE What type of tape is this? 1 Purchased/Rented Movie 2 Home Recording 3 Other Press CLEAR to cancel Movie Advance ® 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 on[...]

VCR Featur es 44 Chapter 4 0:30:00 Hours Minutes Seconds Pr o-T ect Plus ™ Locking Feature 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 the[...]

VCR Featur es Chapter 4 45 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. No displays will appear (useful for dubbing) 0:30:00 2[...]

VCR Featur es 46 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[...]

47 Changing Entertainment. Again. Other Information Chapter Overview: • T roubleshooting • COMMERCIAL ADV ANCE 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 48 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 49 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 return to nor mal playback. • Make sure the Pro-T ect Plus feature is not active. A VC[...]

Other Information 50 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 51 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 featur e scan through commercial br eaks? In SLP tape speed, a 3-minute commercial break is scanned through in appro[...]

Other Information 52 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 53 Other Information Display Panel Clock/Counter Displays current time, time counter , tape speed, or channel numbers when switching channels. FUNCTION DISPLA YS: dn & Ld (Down and Load) Front panel display alternates between these two words when time data is being downloaded. REC (Recording indicator) The VCR is recording. REC flashe[...]

Other Information 54 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 thes[...]

Chapter 5 55 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 56 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, whicheve r com[...]

Chapter 5 57 Other Information Finding the TV ’ s Video 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 cont[...]

Other Information 58 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 59 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 60 Chapter 5 Index A ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS screen 18 Audio features, set up 46 AUDIO IN jacks 58 AUDIO menu 46 Audio/Video (A/V) jacks 17, 52, 54 AUDIO/VIDEO jacks 26 Auto channel search 17 Auto clock feature 19 Auto play feature 13, 21 Auto TV/VCR feature 22 Automatic rewind 13 Automatic tracking 13, 44 B Back panel jacks 54 Basic recording 13[...]

Chapter 5 61 Index Recording basic 13 broadcast stereo TV 38 copying /editing tapes 38 Express (XPR) 2, 32 SAP 38 speeds 23 timer 33 Remote component buttons 26 TV function buttons 27 Remote, batteries 11 Removing/adding channels 18 REV button 27, 38, 52 REVERSE button 13, 39 Reviewing timer programs 33 Rewind, automatic 13 RF OUT jack 54 S Safety [...]

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