RCA VR615HF, User Manual

Page 1: ...video cassette recorder user s guide VR615HF ...

Page 2: ...des 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 To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove cover or back No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified service personnel This symbol indicates dangerous voltage inside the product t...

Page 3: ...RENCES Menu 15 RemoteVCR1 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 Automatic Rewind 20 Tape Eject 21 Recording 21 Check the SafetyTab 21 Recording 23 Recording Features 24 Express Recording 24 Timer Recording 25 Timer Recording withVCR Plus 26 Stopping a Timer Recording 28 Reviewi...

Page 4: ... Tape Playback 41 Connections 43 Things to Know Before Connecting Components 43 ConnectingYourVCR 44 Jacks and Cables 44 Choosing a VCR Connection 45 Advantages of Audio Video Cable Connections 45 Don t Forget About the TV VCR Feature 45 TV with RF Jack Only 46 TV with Audio Video Jacks 47 TV with Audio Video Jacks and Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels Only 48 Appendix A Reference 49 Front Pane...

Page 5: ... 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 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 5 READ ME These note boxes give you tips for your new video ca...

Page 6: ...ry 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 s IN FROM ANTENNA and OUT TO TELEVISION jacks for a good signal as shown If you have a TV with AUDIO VIDEO jacks use these jacks for a better connection In order to hear stereo and hi fi sound the audio video jacks must be...

Page 7: ...les select the TV s video input to see the signal See the TV Owner s Manual STEP 6 turn on the vcr The first time you connect your VCR and turn it on a menu screen appears This is the beginning of the On Screen Guide which helps you to set up specific features of the VCR If you choose not to use this Guide you can set up each feature individually Go to the next step to understand how to move throu...

Page 8: ...EFERENCES menu PREFERENCES 1 Remote Control VCR1 2 Auto Play ON 3 Auto TV VCR ON 0 Exit 3 Press 2 to switch Auto Play to ON or OFF PREFERENCES 1 Remote Control VCR1 2 Auto Play OFF 3 Auto TV VCR ON 0 Exit See Additional Set Up Features for detailed information about the Auto Play feature STEP 8 SET UP THE VCR Once you understand how to move around through the menus go to the next section to set up...

Page 9: ...ime Select a Language Set upVCR channel list Auto Channel Search Set Automatic Daylight Saving time Set upVCR Plus channels Set theTime and Date Set the Remote VCR1 VCR2 feature Set the Auto Play feature Set theAuto TV VCR feature 7 5 Setting Up the VCR 2 First things first 1 recording 3 VCR Basics 4 OTHER FEATURES 7 6 Connections 5 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE 5 ...

Page 10: ... TELEVISION jacks Check your connections language Select your preferred language and the on screen displays will appear in that language 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Preferences 6 Language Langue Idioma 7 Audio 0 Exit 2 Press 6 to select and display the LANGUAGE menu LANGUAGE Select a language 1 English 2 Français 3 Españ...

Page 11: ...they are active To Auto Channel Search 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Preferences 6 Language Langue Idioma 7 Audio 0 Exit 2 Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu CHANNELS 1 Auto Channel Search 2 Add Remove Channels 3 Signal Type CABLE 4 VCR Plus Channel List 0 Exit 3 Press 1 to display the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH menu AUTO CHANN...

Page 12: ...e channels this takes about one to two minutes The lowest channel is tuned once the search is complete Now pressing CHANNEL up or down should only select the active channels To Change the Signal Type 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Preferences 6 Language Langue Idioma 7 Audio 0 Exit 2 Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu CHA...

Page 13: ...it Time and Date Before you set the time and date set the Auto DST Daylight Saving Time feature to ON or OFF for your area Set Daylight Saving Time 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Preferences 6 Language Langue Idioma 7 Audio 0 Exit 2 Press 3 to display the TIME menu TIME 1 Set Time and Date 2 Auto DST ON 0 Exit 3 Press 2 to ...

Page 14: ...ording length Select ON if you want the VCR s clock to automatically adjust for daylight saving time Select OFF if you do not want the VCR s clock to adjust for daylight saving time Set the Time and Date 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Preferences 6 Language Langue Idioma 7 Audio 0 Exit 2 Press 3 to display the TIME menu TIM...

Page 15: ...CR Channel My Channel 5 4 3 2 1 Use CH to select Press 0 9 to change Press MENU to exit 4 Enter the data following the on screen directions using your worksheet VCR Channel My Channel 5 46 4 3 23 2 1 Use CH to select Press 0 9 to change Press MENU to save Screen is for an example only See next page for Canadian List Two DigitVCR Plus Channel Numbers for CableTV USA List 35 American Movie Classics ...

Page 16: ...Learning Channel 65 MeteoMedia TheWeather Network 48 MuchMusic Network 55 MusiquePlus 52 Nashville Network 73 Newsworld CBC 53 Le Reseau des Sports 43 The Sports Network 64 Super Ecran 37 Super Ecran B 98 Super Ecran C 66 Telatino Network 46 TV5 Montreal 92 Viewer s Choice 1 93 Viewer s Choice 2 94 Viewer s Choice 3 95 Viewer s Choice 4 71 VisionTV Canada s Faith Network 38 YouthTV Canada Inc Chec...

Page 17: ... TV VCR ON 0 Exit Now you are ready to select an item from the menu to set up REMOTE VCR1 VCR2 Option If you own a compatible RCA GE or ProScan remote that has a VCR2 VCR2 LD or DVD VCR2 button this feature allows you to set this VCR to respond to that button Press 1 to select the Remote Control item Then press the VCR2 VCR2 LD or DVD VCR2 button to change PREFERENCES PRESS VCR2 TO CHANGE 2 Auto P...

Page 18: ...tab removed Press 2 to switch between ON and OFF Select ON if you want a tape with its safety tab removed to start playing automatically when the tape is inserted Select OFF if you do not want a tape with its safety tab removed to start playing automatically Auto TV VCR This feature controls whether the TV VCR switch changes automatically to the VCR mode when the VCR is turned on Press 3 to switch...

Page 19: ...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 VCR Basics tells you what you need to know in order to watch a movie or tape your favorite show 7 5 Setting Up the VCR 2 First things first 1 recording 3 VCR Basics 4 OTHER FEATURES 7 6 Connections 5 PROGRAMMING T...

Page 20: ...en 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 and increases speed of slow motion playback GO BACK Switches between two channels Select one channel and then select another ...

Page 21: ...nces the tape 60 or 120 seconds of recorded material during playback SPEED Selects a recording speed SP LP or 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 TV VCR Switches the picture sig...

Page 22: ... rewinds the tape if it reaches the end of the tape during playback While rewinding you can press POWER on the VCR OFF on the remote and the VCR will turn off after rewinding Automatic Tracking The VCR has automatic tracking which adjusts the picture when playing back a tape recorded on another VCR Automatic tracking is turned on whenever a tape is inserted or the VCR s power is turned on Pause If...

Page 23: ...ecording for a short time like during a commercial press PAUSE instead of STOP Tape Speeds SP Standard Play Gives the best quality recording but fewer programs can be recorded on the tape Special effects such as pause slow motion picture search and frame advance work well when you play back tapes recorded in this speed LP Long Play Gives twice the recording time of tapes recorded in LP If you plan...

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Page 25: ...lable to suit your needs Recording Features Recording explained in VCR Basics section Express Recording Timer Recording Timer Recording withVCR Plus Broadcast Stereo or Second Audio Program SAP Audio Only Recording Copying and EditingTapes 7 5 Setting Up the VCR 2 First things first 1 recording 3 VCR Basics 4 OTHER FEATURES 7 6 Connections 5 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE 5 ...

Page 26: ...cording when you want 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 RECORD LENGTH 0 00 CH 13 Press REC to set length Each time you press the RECORD button you increase the recording time up to 4 ...

Page 27: ...tart Time End Time Start Date Tape Speed SLP Press MENU to cancel 5 Enter the data for the program with the number buttons The data includes the channel number press INPUT to select the line input start time including AM or PM and end time The start date is automatically entered based on the VCR clock Both the date and speed can be changed Timer Recording Information Clock must be set correctly In...

Page 28: ...orrect and then press MENU to save Program 1 One Time Channel 03 Cable Start Time 08 00 PM End Time 09 30 PM Start Date 10 24 97 FRI Tape Speed SLP 1 SP 2 LP 3 SLP Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU to save Program 1 has been saved Remember to insert a recordable tape and turn the VCR off before the program start time Press MENU to continue VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Chann...

Page 29: ...mote if necessary Changing the end time comes in handy when you are recording a program such as a sporting event that may exceed the scheduled broadcast time 7 Press MENU to save the program Program 1 has been saved Remember to insert a recordable tape and turn the VCR off before the program start time Press MENU to continue VCR Plus Recording Clock must be set correctly Insert a tape with the saf...

Page 30: ...t program Stopping a Timer Recording To stop or cancel a timer recording in progress even an express recording Press and hold the STOP button REVIEWING AND CLEARING PROGRAMS To review programs that you have already set up 1 Press 2 when the VCR MAIN MENU is displayed to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP Second Audio Program Some TV programs are broadcast with s...

Page 31: ... connected to the AUDIO IN MONO L and R jacks on the back of the VCR 1 Press the INPUT button on the remote to select the line input L1 will appear in the display The VCR will record audio from the audio equipment connected to the AUDIO IN jacks 2 Use SPEED on the remote to select the recording speed 3 Start audio source playing and press RECORD to begin recording 4 Press STOP when you are finishe...

Page 32: ...h the point on the tape or program where you want to begin copying press PAUSE You may need to adjust the tracking 6 Press the RECORD button then press PAUSE on the recording VCR 7 Press the 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 PAUSE on recording VCR to pause copying Locate the next segment you want to copy on p...

Page 33: ... can be programmed to control a television It is programmed to control an RCA GE or ProScanTV Other manufacturer s brands need to be programmed Setting Up the VCR 2 First things first 1 recording 3 VCR Basics 4 OTHER FEATURES 6 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE 5 7 Connections ...

Page 34: ...de from the code list 5 Release TV and then press CHAN up or down If the TV responds to the remote commands the remote is programmed 6 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 p...

Page 35: ...6 Kenwood 06 12 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 11 Philco 04 06 12 Philips 03 04 06 12 Pioneer 06 Portland 06 12 ProScan 01 Proton 06 Quasar 11 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...

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Page 37: ...CR operation Picture Search Options Tracking Time Counter On Screen Displays Audio Reception AudioTape Playback 7 5 Setting Up the VCR 2 First things first 1 recording 3 VCR Basics 4 OTHER FEATURES 7 6 Connections 5 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE 5 ...

Page 38: ...low motion works best for tapes recorded at the SP or SLP speed 1 Press FOR WARD or REVERSE to begin slo w motion playback when tape is paused 2 Press FOR WARD to incr ease or REVERSE to decr ease the speed of slow motion 3 Use TRACKING up or down to remove any streaks from the picture 4 Press PLA Y to return to normal playback The VCR switches automatically from slow motion playback to stop after...

Page 39: ...sST OP 2 Press SEARCH on the remote until the INDEX SEARCH menu appears on the TV screen 3 If you want to search 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 4 Press FOR WARD on the r emote to search forward or REVERSE on the remote to search in reverse The VCR will locate your index mark and ...

Page 40: ...e counter reading you want the VCR to go to Press CLEAR on the r emote to correct an entry 4 Press FOR WARD to sear ch forward or REVERSE to sear ch in reverse 5 Press ST OP to stop Go T o searching TRACKING YourVCR has automatic tracking which r emoves the streaks or snow from the picture Automatic tracking is activated when you insert a tape or turn on the VCR Occasionally you may need to manual...

Page 41: ...dubbing tapes 4 Press INFO again to return to the normal display mode The time will appear in the display Turning off theVCR also r esets the displays 0 30 00 Hours Minutes Seconds 1 Press INFO twice on the remote to display the time counter 2 Press CLEAR to reset the time counter to 0 00 00 3 Press FOR WARD to forward the tape until the time counter reads 0 30 00 4 Press ST OP This is the approxi...

Page 42: ...ay the AUDIO menu AUDIO 1 Reception STEREO 2 Tape Playback HI FI 0 Exit Now you are ready to select an item from the menu to set up Reception Some TV programs are broadcast with stereo audio or a second audio program SAP which offers a second language The Reception feature lets you select the type of audio you want to record Press 1 to switch between Reception STEREO MONO and SAP Select STEREO for...

Page 43: ...s 2 to switch betweenTape Playback HI FI LINEAR and MIX To enjoy Hi Fi sound connect yourVCR to a ster eo television or amplifier receiver using the audio video jacks The Tape Playback feature lets you select which audio you play back Select HI FI to play back sound recorded on the Hi Fi track and for normal use The HIFI indicator lights when you playback hi fi Select LINEAR to play back the sound...

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Page 45: ...o coil any twin lead cab les and keep them away from the audio video cab les as much as possible Make sure all antennas and cab les are properly grounded Refer to the Safety Tips sheet packed with your unit Protect Your Components from Overheating Do not block ventilation holes in any of the components Arrange the components so that air can circulate freely Do not stack components Allow adequate v...

Page 46: ...NNA and OUT TO TELEVISION The coaxial cable supplied with your VCR is used to connect the VCR s OUT TO TELEVISION jack and your TV s antenna input Audio Video Jacks and Cables RCA type The audio video jacks provide very good picture and sound quality and can be used if your TV has audio video input jacks These jacks must be used for stereo sound The VCR audio video jacks are color coded yellow for...

Page 47: ...al that came with that particular component Advantages of Audio Video 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 to hear stereo sound when recording and playing back videotapes These connections give you more convenient operation by not having ...

Page 48: ...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 3CH4 switch on the back of 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 Begin recording a program using one of the r...

Page 49: ... while watching another except when using a cable box for all channels To use this connection you must have 1 coaxial cable for cable antenna connection 2 for cable 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 TV VCR button is not required Auto TV VCR Setting S...

Page 50: ...cording a scrambled or unscrambled channel through the cable box while watching an unscrambled channel To use this connection you must have 3 coaxial cables 3 audio 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 TV VCR button is not required Auto TV VCR Setting Se...

Page 51: ... information 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 ...

Page 52: ...nwanted scenes PLAY Plays a tape POWER Turns theVCR 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 REVERSE Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped Searches the picture in reverse during playback Starts slow motion playback when in play pause and decreases speed of slow motion playback STOP Stops...

Page 53: ...Press INFO to change Status Indicators Show what the VCR is doing BYE and HELLO Turned off and on EJECT Ejecting tape F FWD Fast forward PLAY Playback REC and REC P Record and record pause REW Rewind SRCH and SRCH Forward and reverse search SLOW Slow motion STILL Frame advance and play pause STOP A tape is stopped TIMER Timer recording set TAPE Flashes when timer is set and no tape in VCR X REC Ex...

Page 54: ...UDIO R and L MONO and VIDEO IN Jacks Receives signals from another component like aVCR or camcor der when it is connected to these jacks Use INPUT on the remote to select L1 AUDIO R and L and VIDEO OUT Jacks Sends signals from VCR to another component like a TV or VCR when it is connected to these jacks IN FROM ANTENNA Jack Receives a signal from an antenna or cable system when attached OUT TO TEL...

Page 55: ...ress TV to set remote to 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 Remo...

Page 56: ...e mode Press PAUSE or PLAY 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 is entered Check to make ...

Page 57: ...otion Press PLAY to return to normal playback Cannot select channels over 69 Cable channels over 69 can only be selected if Signal Type CABLE ANTENNA feature is set to CABLE Cassette with safety tab removed does not start to play automatically Check to make sure the Auto Play ON OFF feature is set to ON TAPE flashes in display Check to make sure there is a cassette in the VCR when a timer recordin...

Page 58: ...hes deep 318 mm Weight 9 5 pounds 4 3 kg Storage Temperature 22 F to 149 F Range 30 C to 65 C Operating 41 F to 104 F Temperature Range 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 surface...

Page 59: ...ot cover Customer 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...

Page 60: ...tons 18 32 CHANNEL button 50 Channel number 51 Channel number indicator 51 Channel viewing 5 Channels add or remove 11 Channels list VCR 9 CHANNELS menu 10 11 13 26 Choosing a VCR connection 45 Cleaning the VCR 56 CLEAR button 18 27 28 37 38 39 Clearing programs 28 Commercial scan feature 36 Connections 43 audio video cable 45 choosing 45 TV with audio video jacks 47 TV with audio video jacks and ...

Page 61: ...8 19 20 32 On screen displays 39 OUT TO TELEVISION jack 52 Overheating 43 P PAUSE button 19 20 21 30 37 38 50 Picture search options 36 PLAY button 19 20 36 37 46 47 48 50 Playing a tape 20 POWER button 50 Power cord attach 5 Power surges 43 PREFERENCES menu 15 16 Problem solving 53 Programming the remote 31 to operate TVs 32 PROGRAMS OVERLAP message 27 R Reception STEREO MONO SAP feature 29 40 RE...

Page 62: ... 21 24 29 Speeds recording 21 Status indicators 51 STEREO indicator 40 51 STOP button 19 20 21 24 28 29 30 37 38 39 Stopping a timer recording 28 T Tab safety 21 Table of contents 1 Tape eject 21 Tape Playback HIFI LINEAR and MIX 41 Tape playing a 20 Tape speed indicators 51 Tape speeds 21 Time and date set 12 set daylight saving 11 Time counter 38 TIME menu 11 12 TIMER indicator 27 51 Timer recor...

Page 63: ...26 PlusCode number 27 setting up channels 13 using 26 worksheet for channels 15 VCR PLUS CHANNEL LIST menu 13 26 VCR PLUS Channels setting up 13 VCR Plus menu 26 VCR setting up 7 Viewing channel 5 VOL buttons 20 W Warranty limited 57 ...

Page 64: ... Marca s Registrada s Printed in Singapore TOCOM 1522620A If your VCR needs service please contact your dealer or the nearest Servicenter from the yellow pages Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton This will only add delays in service for your product ...