RCA VR611HF, User Manual

Page 1: ...video cassette recorder user s guide VR611HF ...

Page 2: ...oduct for its proper operating voltage FCC Regulations 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 s...

Page 3: ...VCR I VCR2 Option 15 Auto Play 16 Auto TV VCR 16 VCR Basics 17 Remote Buttons 18 Component Buttons 18 VCR Function Buttons 18 TV Function Buttons 19 Playing aTape 20 Tape Eject 20 Recording 2 I Check the Safety Tab 2 I Automatic Rewind 21 Recording 23 Recording Features 24 Express Recording 24 Timer Recording 25 Timer Recording withVCR Plus 26 Stopping aTimer Recording 28 Reviewing and Clearing Pr...

Page 4: ... Connections 41 Things to Know Before Connecting Components 41 ConnectingYour VCR 42 Jacks and Cables 42 Choosing a VCR Connection 43 Advantages of Audio Video Cable Connections 43 Don t Forget About the Auto TV VCR Feature 43 TV with RF Jack Only 44 TV with Audio Video Jacks 45 TV with Audio Video Jacks and Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels Only 46 Appendix A Reference 47 Front Panel 48 Back P...

Page 5: ...hree sections of the manual introduce you to yourVCR and show you how to set theVCR up and use the on screen menus Reading these sections gives you the basic information you need to use yourVCR V WHAT S LEFT The rest of the book highlights playback and recording information contains a detailed connections section and a reference section that includes troubleshooting tips limited warranty and index...

Page 6: ...n remote matching the and ends of each battery to the diagram inside the 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 sANT IN and RFOUT jacks for a good signal as shown If you have a TV with AUDIO VIDEO jacks use the audio video jacks on the TV and VCR for a better connection Refer to the Connec...

Page 7: ...O jacks with audio video cables select the TV s video input to see the signal See the 71 Owner s Manual STEP 6 TURN ON THE VCR Press VCR to turn on the VCR STEP 7 ACCESS THE MENUS The MENU and number buttons let you access select and change menu items For example to change the Auto Play setting you would do the following 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus 2 Timer Re...

Page 8: ...Press 2 to switch Auto Play to ON or OFF PREFERENCES 1 Remote Control VCRI 2 Auto Play OFF 3 Auto TV VCR ON 0 Exit See Set Up Features for detailed information about the Auto Play feature STEP 8 SET UP THE VCR Once you understand how to move around and or through the menus go to the next section to set up your VCR 6 ...

Page 9: ...in using yourVCR for the first time Select a Language Set upVCR Channel List Auto Channel Search Set Automatic Daylight SavingTime Set theTime and Date Set upVCR Plus Channels Set the RemoteVCRI VCR2 feature 2 V SETTING UP THE VCR V V Set the Auto Play feature Set the Auto TV VCR feature V V 7 ...

Page 10: ...English 2 Espanol 3 Fran_ais Press MENU to continue 3 Press 1 for English 2 for Espahol Spanish or 3 for Fran ais French VCR CHANNELS LIST If you use a cable box for all channels this step is not necessary Your VCR may come with a channel list preset at the factory Even though your VCR may come with a list it s possible that you may want to add or eliminate some channels depending on whether they ...

Page 11: ...l are you using 1 Cable TV 2 Antenna 3_Detect Automatically 0 Cancel 4 Select one of the three AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH options Choices one and two are self explanatory If you choose Detect Automatically the VCR automatically detects which signal system you have attached to your VCR AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH Now scanning channel 14 Press any key to cancel Detect Automatically A strong cable or antenna signal...

Page 12: ...ove Channels You may want to add or delete channels after you Auto Channel Search especially if some of the channels have weak signals or you don t want to watch them 2 3 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU Press4 to display the CHANNELS menu Press 2 to display the ADD REMOVE CHANNELS screen Use CHANNEL up or down or number buttons to go to the channels you want to delete or add ADD REMOVE CHA...

Page 13: ...IN MENU I VCR Plus 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Preferences 6 Audio 7 Language 0 Exit Press 3 to display the TIME menu TIME 1 Set time and date 2 Auto DST ON 0 Exit Time and Date 1 The time and date must be set before a timer recording can be programmed Spring forward Fall backward In the Spring daylight saving time begins on the first Sunday in April Because the clock automatically chan...

Page 14: ...sier but you have to put in a little time right now to set up a channel list A worksheet and abbreviated codes for typical cable services in the U S and Canada are provided on the following pages 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU VCR MAIN MENU I VCR Plus 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Preferences 6 Audio 7 Language 0 Exit Time Date Display Pressing INFO on the remote displays the t...

Page 15: ...ily Channel 33 Home Box Office 95 Home Box Office 2 96 Home Box Office 3 51 The Learning Channel 46 Lifetime 58 The Movie Channel 48 Music Television 49 The Nashville Network 38 Nickelodeon 64 NostalgiaTelevision 99 QualityValue Cable 41 Showtime 97 Showtime 2 59 Sports Channel 52 Turner Network Television 44 USA Network 62 Video Hits I 93 Viewer s Choice I 94 Viewer s Choice 2 55 WGN Chicago 43 V...

Page 16: ...Numbers for Cable TV Canadian List 67 Allarcom PayTelevision Superchannel 44 Arts Entertainment 72 Cable News Network Headline News 61 Cable News Network 70 Canadian Home Shopping Network 56 Canal FamUle 69 Cathay InternationalTelevision Inc 68 Chinavision Canada Corp 60 Country MusicTelevision 63 Family Channel 62 First Choice 96 First ChoiceTwo 97 First ChoiceThree 99 First Choice Four 90 House ...

Page 17: ...e Remote Control item Then press the VCR20 VCR2 LD or VCR2 DVD button to change PREFERENCES 1 Remote Control VCRI 2 Auto Play ON 3 Auto TV VCR ON 0 Exit PREFERENCES PRESS VCR2 TO CHANGE 2 Auto Play ON 3 Auto TV VCR ON 0 Exit The VCR will only respond to the compatible remote s VCR2 VCR2 LD or VCR2mDVD button If you change the remote setting to VCR2 the remote that came with your VCR will no longer...

Page 18: ...ode when the VCR is turned on Press 3 to switch between ON and OFF Select ON if you want the VCR to switch to the VCR mode when the VCR is turned on or a cassette is inserted This only applies if you connect the ANT IN and RF OUT jacks of your VCR and TV and watch your VCR on channel 3 or4 of your T_ Select OFF if you want the VCR to remain in the TV mode This is useful if you watch your VCR on th...

Page 19: ...ecorded tape and recording a program should do just that However there are other features that enhance the enjoyment of yourVCR but they aren t necessary to get you started If you want to learn more about yourVCR just keep reading 3 V V VCR BASICS V V V V VCR Basicstells you what you need to know in order to watch a movie or tape your favorite show 17 ...

Page 20: ...R Resets time counter to 0 00 00 Allows you to change entries when setting the clock or a timer recording F ADV Lets you view one frame with each press of the button when tape is in pause FORWARD Fast forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped Searches forward through a tape during playback Starts slow motion playback when tape is paused GO BACK Switches between two channels Select one channel and ...

Page 21: ...ch press advances the tape an additional 30 seconds up to five minutes SPEED Selects a recording speed SPor SLP STOP Stops the current VCR function such as record playback rewind or fast forward TRACKING Up or Down Lets you manually reduce the streaks that may appear on the picture during play slow motion or pause Reduces picture jitter during stop action playback TVoVCR Switches the picture signa...

Page 22: ...to ON the tape automatically begins playback if the safety tab on the cassette is removed Press FWD or REV FORWARD or REVERSEon remote to position the tape Press PLAY PAUSE if necessary on the VCR PLAY on remote to begin tape play Press PLAY PAUSE on VCR PAUSE on remote for stop action PressTRACKING up or down to remove any streaks from the picture if necessary Press STOP EJECTon VCR STOP on remot...

Page 23: ...er the hole with vinyl tape AUTOMATIC REWI N D During playback the VCR automatically rewinds the tape and stops when the tape reaches the end During recording the VCR automatically rewinds and ejects the tape when the tape reaches the end While rewinding you can press POWER and the VCR turns off after rewinding Tape Speeds SP Standard Play Gives the best quality recording but fewer programs can be...

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Page 25: ...plain the different recording features that are available to suit your needs Recording Features Recording explained in VCR Basics section Express Recording Timer Recording Timer RecordingwithVCR Plus Broadcast Stereo or Second Audio Program SAP Audio Only Copying and EditingTapes V V V RECORDING V V 23 ...

Page 26: ...nt to quickly record the remaining portion of the program you are watching 1 Set the tape speed by pressing the SPEED button on the remote 2 Press the RECORD button to begin recording 3 Repeatedly press the RECORD button to set up the recording duration Rec Ch 36 Record Length 0 00 Press REC to set tength Rec Ch 36 Record Length 1 30 Press REC to set length Each press of the RECORD button increase...

Page 27: ... a New Program How often should this program record 1 One time 2 Daily every day 3 Weekdays M F 4 Weekly once per week 0 Cancel 4 Select how often you want the program to record Program 1 One time Channel Start Time End Time l Start Date II I II Tape Speed SLP Press NENU to cancel 5 Enter the data for the program with the number buttons The data includes the channel number press INPUT on the remot...

Page 28: ...ess MENU to save Change the speed with the SPEED button on the remote or the program end time with the CLEAR button on the remote if necessary Changing the end time comes in handy when you are recording a program such as a sporting event hat may exceed the scheduled broadcast time 7 Press MENU to save the program VCR Plus Recording Clock must be set correctly Insert a tape with the safety tab in p...

Page 29: ...w Progam 2 Review Existing Progs 3 Use VCR Plus Code 0 Exit 3 Press 2 to display the Review Existing Progs screen Program 1 One time Channel 104 Cable Start Time 12 00 AM End Time 01 30 AM Start Date 10 24 97 Fri Tape Speed SLP Press CLEAR to erase Press MENU for next prog 4 Press CLEAR to erase or MENU to see the next program RECORDING BROADCAST STEREO TV OR SAP SECOND AUDIO PROGRAM Some TV progr...

Page 30: ...ly from another audio source connected to the AUDIO IN R and L jacks on the back of the VCR 1 Press the INPUT button on the remote to select the line input The VCR will record audio from the audio equipment connected to the AUDIO IN jacks 2 Use SPEEDon the remote to select the recording speed 3 Start audio source playing and press RECORD to begin recording 4 Press STOP on the remote STOP EJECT on ...

Page 31: ...pe or program where you want to begin copying press PLAY PAUSE and then PLAY PAUSE again on the playback VCR You may need to adjust the tracking Press the RECORD button then press PLAYoPAUSE on the recording VCR Press the PLAY PAUSE buttons on both VCRs at the same time to begin copying the tape 8 To edit segments that you do not want to copy Press PLAYoPAUSE on recording VCRto pause copying Locat...

Page 32: ...OTHER COMPONENTS The remote can be programmed to control a television It is initially programmed to control an RCA GE or ProScan TV Other manufacturer s brands need to be programmed V V V PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE V 31 ...

Page 33: ...code list Release TV and then press CHAN up or down If the TV responds to the remote commands the remote is programmed If the TV does not respond repeat these steps using the next code in the list OPERATE THE TV After you set up the remote see which buttons operate your TV 1 Point the remote at the TV and press the TV button If the TV does not turn on press the TV button and then press the OFF but...

Page 34: ... Loewe 04 Luxman 06 LXI 04 05 07 Magnavox 04 06 12 Marantz 04 06 MGA 06 12 Mitsubishi 06 12 MTC 06 NAD 07 NEC 06 Panasonic 04 08 I I Philco 04 06 12 Philips 03 04 06 12 Pioneer 06 Portland 06 12 ProScan 0 I Proton 06 Quasar I I Radio Shack 01 05 13 RCA 01 06 12 Realistic 05 Sampo 06 Samsung 06 09 12 Sanyo 05 08 Sears 01 05 06 07 08 10 12 Sharp 06 13 Sony 03 Soundesign 06 Sylvania 04 06 12 Technics...

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Page 36: ...FEATURES TO ENHANCE VCR OPERATION Picture Search Options Time Counter On Screen Displays Tracking Audio Reception AudioTape Playback V 6 V OTHER FEATURES V I 35 ...

Page 37: ...ay pause using slow motion Slow motion works best for tapes recorded at the SPor SLPspeed 1 Press FORWARD or REVERSE FWD or REV to begin slow motion playback when tape is paused 2 Use TRACKING up or down to remove any streaks from the picture 3 Press PLAY PLAY PAUSE to return to normal playback The VCR switches automatically from slow motion playback to stop after a few minutes COMMERCIAL SCAN SEA...

Page 38: ... appears on the TV screen If you want to search through a certain number of index marks press two number buttons to enter the number of marks you want to search Press CLEAR on the remote to correct an entry Press FORWARD FWD to search forward or REVERSE REV to search in reverse The VCR will locate your index mark and begin playback If you did not enter a specific index number the VCR will locate t...

Page 39: ...TOP to cancel TIME COUNTER The time counter shows the actual time it takes to record a program or play back a segment of a recorded tape It helps locate the beginning or end of programs you taped The time counter resets to 0 00 00 whenever the tape is ejected from the VCR For example if you record a 30 minute program at the beginning of the tape and you want to go to the end of that program to beg...

Page 40: ...nt VCR Just use the TRACKING buttons to remove the streaks or snow You can also use tracking when you PAUSE a tape to reduce jittering of the picture When you manually adjust the picture automatic tracking is turned off To turn automatic tracking back on press both TRACKING buttons on the front of the VCR at the same time or eject the tape and re insert it Tracking has no effect during recording o...

Page 41: ...CK The VCR records the same audio on both the Hi Fi and linear tracks on the tape Hi Fi sound is recorded on separate left and right stereo channels Monaural sound is recorded on the linear track Press 2 to switch between Tape Playback HI FI LINEAR and MIX To enjoy Hi Fi sound connect your VCR to a stereo television or amplifier receiver using the audio video jacks The Tape Playback feature lets y...

Page 42: ...iddle after you connect your components Try not to coil any twin lead cables and keep them away from the audiolvideo cables as much as possible Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded Refer to the SafetyTips sheet packed with your unit V V PROTECT YOU R COMPON ENTS FROM OVE RH EATI NG Do not block ventilation holes in any of the components Arrange the components so that air can cir...

Page 43: ... coaxial cable supplied with your VCR is used to connect the VCR s RF OUT jack and your TV s antenna input RFJack Audio Video Jacks and Cables RCA type The audio video jacks provide very good picture and sound and can be used if your TV has audio video input jacks These jacks are used for most audio video connections between components The VCR audio video jacks are color coded yellow for video red...

Page 44: ...ame with that particular component ADVANTAGES OF AUDIO VI DEO CABLE CONNECTIONS Using a simple coaxial cable connection gives you good picture quality If your television has audio video jacks I highly recommend using them to get even better picture quality and stereo sound when recording and playing back videotapes These connections give you more convenient operation by not having to share the TV ...

Page 45: ...ct 1 Connect cables as shown 2 Return to First Things First then follow the steps Using This Connection Tune your TV to channel 3 or 4 whichever one you selected with the 3 CH 4 switch on the back of the VCR Use the TVoVCR button to watch the VCR Auto TV VCR Setting Set the Auto TV VCR feature to ON To play a tape 1 Insert a tape 2 If necessary press PLAY To record one program and watch another 1 ...

Page 46: ...e box 3 audio video cables To connect 1 Connect cables as shown 2 Return to First Things First then follow the steps Using This Connection Tune your TV to its video input channel Use of the TV VCR button is not required Auto TV VCR Setting Set the Auto TV VCR feature to OFF To play a tape 1 Insert a tape 2 If necessary press PLAY To record one program and watch another 1 Begin recording a program ...

Page 47: ...o video cables 1 splitter To connect 1 Connect cables as shown 2 Return to First Things First then follow the steps Using This Connection Tune your TV to its video input channel Use of the TV VCR button is not required Auto TV VCR Setting Set the Auto TVNCR feature to OFF To play a tape 1 Insert a tape 2 If necessary press PLAY To record a scrambled or unscrambled program and watch another unscram...

Page 48: ...about theVCR including a description of the unit s controls and display You also will find aTroubleshootingTips section in this Appendix which might help to resolve some of those simple problems Finally this section contains your warranty information 47 ...

Page 49: ... action for viewing during playback Pauses recording to prevent recording of unwanted scenes POWER Turns the VCR on or off RECORD Starts VCR recording Used for express recording Remote Sensor Receives signals from the remote control Aim the remote at this sensor REV Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped Searches the picture in reverse during playback Starts slow motion during play pause STOP EJ...

Page 50: ...s connected to these jacks RF OUT Jack Passessignal to TV using the cable supplied I N DICATO R PAN EL POWER RECORD HI FI VCR TIMER HI FI Indicator Lights during playback when Tape Playback HI FI LINEAR MIX feature is set to HI FI POWER Indicator Lights when the VCR is turned on RECORD Indicator Lights when the VCR is recording TIMER Indicator Lights during an express or timer recording or when th...

Page 51: ...o control the compatible TV Check to make sure there are no objects between the component and remote The batteries may need changing Reprogram remote after batteries have been changed Remove batteries and hold number button 1 for at least 60 seconds to drain the microprocessor inside the remote Release number 1 replace the batteries and if necessary reprogram the remote Remove all batteries for ap...

Page 52: ... PAUSE or PLAY on the remote PCAYePAUSE on the VCR to return to normal playback Will not record Check to make sure the safety tab is intact Check to make sure the VCR is not in the line mode Press INPUT on the remote Rewind does not operate Check to make sure the tape is not already rewound VCR plus or timer recording not made or wrong program recorded Check to make sure the correct VCR PlusCode i...

Page 53: ...o the VCR Channel List or contact your cable company for more information Tape plays back in slow motion PressPLAY to return to normal playback Cannot select channels over 69 Cable channels over 69 can only be selectedif Signal Type CABLE ANTENNA feature isset to CABLE Cassette with safety tab removed does not start to play automatically Checkto make surethe Auto PlayON OFFfeature issetto ON TIMER...

Page 54: ...ches high 90 mm 14 2 inches wide 360 mm 10 3 inches deep 312 ram 8 14 pounds 3 7 kg 22 F to 149 F 30 C to 65 C 41 F to 104 F 5 C to 40 C Check your cable company s compatibility requirements CLEANING THE VCR Use a soft cloth or dusting attachment of your vacuum cleaner to dust your VCR Remove dust from the ventilation holes on the top back sides and bottom of the cabinet Plastic surfaces are easil...

Page 55: ...mer instruction Your Owner s Manual clearly describes how to install adjust and operate your VCR Any additional information should be obtained from your Dealer Installation and related adjustments Signal reception problems not caused by your VCR Damage from misuse or neglect Cleaning of video audio heads Remote control batteries A VCR that has been modified or incorporated into other products or i...

Page 56: ...buttons 18 19 32 CHANNEL buttons 48 Channel viewing 5 Channels list VCR 8 CHANNELS menu 9 10 14 26 Choosing a VCR connection 43 Cleaning the VCR 53 CLEAR button 18 19 27 28 37 38 Clearing programs 28 Commercial scan feature 36 Component buttons 18 Connections audio video cable 43 choosing 43 TV with audio video jacks 45 TV with audio video jacks and cable box to un scramble pay channels only 46 TV...

Page 57: ...21 48 POWER indicator 49 Power surges 41 PREFERENCESmenu 6 14 15 Problem solving 50 Programming the remote 31 to operate TVs 32 PROGRAMS OVERLAP message 25 27 R Reception STEREO MONO SAPfeature 29 40 RECORD button 19 21 24 29 30 48 RECORD indicator 4q Recording audio only 29 basic 21 broadcast stereo TV 28 express 24 SAP 28 speeds 21 timer 25 two VCRs 30 Remote buttons 18 component buttons 18 inst...

Page 58: ...40 Tape playing a 20 Tape speeds 21 Time and date set 11 setting 10 Time counter 38 TIME menu 11 TIMER indicator 49 Timer recording 25 stopping 28 VCR Plus 26 TIMER RECORDINGS menu 25 28 Tips troubleshooting 50 TRACKING buttons 19 20 36 39 48 Tracking feature 39 Troubleshooting tips 50 TV button 18 32 TV codes 33 TV function buttons 19 TV0 programming the remote to control 32 TV VCR button 16 19 2...

Page 59: ...y products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton This will only add delays in service for your product THOMSON CONSUMER ELECTRONICS 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis IN 46290 1997 Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc Trademark s Registered Marca s Registrada s Printed in Mexico TOCOM 15226160 ...