RCA VR629HF, User Manual

Page 1: ...video cassette recorder user s guide VR629HF ...

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: ... Auto TV VCR 15 EnergySaver 16 VCR Basics 17 Remote Buttons 18 Component Buttons 18 VCR Function Buttons 18 TV Function Buttons 19 Playing aTape 20 Automatic Rewind 21 Tape Eject 21 Recording 21 Check the SafetyTab 21 Recording 23 Recording features 24 Express Recording XPR 24 Timer Recording 25 Timer Recording withVCR Plus 26 Setting Up the Channel List 26 UsingVCR Plus 26 Stopping a Timer Record...

Page 4: ... Screen Displays 40 Audio Set Up Features 41 Reception 42 Tape Playback 42 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 AUTO 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 unsc...

Page 5: ...ow 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 cassette...

Page 6: ...the batteries in the 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 s ANT IN and RF OUT jacks for a good signal as shown If you have a TV with AUDIO VIDEO jacks use the jacks for a better connection Refer to the Connections sec...

Page 7: ...hannel you want to use on your TV If you connect your VCR using the AUDIO VIDEO jacks with audio video cables select the TV s video input to see the signal See the TV Owner s Manual STEP 6 turn on the vcr Press POWER 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 followi...

Page 8: ... 1 Remote Control VCR1 2 Auto Play ON 3 Auto TV VCR ON 4 EnergySaver 2 00 0 Exit 3 Press 2 to switch Auto Play to ON or OFF PREFERENCES 1 Remote Control VCR1 2 Auto Play ON 3 Auto TV VCR ON 4 EnergySaver 2 00 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 sectio...

Page 9: ... for the first time Select a Language Set upVCR Channel List Auto Channel Search SetTime and Date Set upVCR Plus Channels Set the RemoteVCR1 VCR2 feature Set the Auto Play feature Set theAuto TV VCR feature Set the EnergySaver 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: ... Language 0 Exit 2 Press 7 to select the LANGUAGE menu LANGUAGE Select a language 16English 2 Espanol 3 Francais Press MENU to continue 3 Select English Español Spanish or Français 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 ma...

Page 11: ... 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 The VCR begins scanning for the available channels this takes about one to two minutes The lowest channel is tuned once the search is complete Now pressing CHAN up or down should only select the ...

Page 12: ...ber buttons to go to the channels you want to remove or add ADD REMOVE CHANNELS Channel 115 is presently ADDED Press CLEAR to remove Press MENU to exit 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...

Page 13: ...Press MENU to cancel 4 Enter the data using the number buttons Press 0 before single digit numbers and follow the on screen directions SET TIME AND DATE Time 12 34 PM Date 11 18 97 Tuesday Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU to set Spring forward Fall backward In the Spring daylight saving time begins on the first Sunday in April Because the clock automatically changes from 2 00 AM to 3 00 AM forwar...

Page 14: ...for a complete VCR Plus channel list for your viewing area or contact your cable company Using the list may save you some time VCR PLUS CHANNELS Using VCR Plus can make programming timer recordings for cable or off air antenna easier 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 provide...

Page 15: ...etwork 70 Canadian Home Shopping Network 56 Canal Famille 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 of Commons 91 La Chaine Francaise 51 The Learning Channel 65 MeteoMedia TheWeather Network 48 MuchMusic Network 55 MusiquePlus 52 Nashville Networ...

Page 16: ...CES menu PREFERENCES 1 Remote Control VCR1 2 Auto Play ON 3 Auto TV VCR ON 4 EnergySaver 2 00 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 VCR2 DVD 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 ...

Page 17: ...t 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 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 ...

Page 18: ... The VCR will remain turned on until you shut it off 1 00 2 00 or 3 00 The VCR turns off after one two or three hours of inactivity Thirty seconds before shutting off the VCR will warn you with a screen reading The VCR will turn off in 30 seconds Press any key to cancel If you use the VCR s tuner instead of your TV to tune channels you may want to turn this feature off ...

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: ...ts 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 during play pause and increases slow motion speed GO BACK Switches between two channels Select o...

Page 21: ...al during playback Each press advances the tape an additional 30 seconds up to five minutes SPEED Selects a recording speed SP 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 Swit...

Page 22: ... remote to stop playback 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 you pause the VCR automatically switches from pause to stop after a few minutes to reduce tape wear Numbers 0 through 9 Select a channel up to 99 by ...

Page 23: ...PEED button on the remote see Tape Speed in Setting Up the VCR section for information about tape speed settings 2 Press the RECORD button to begin recording 3 Press STOP to stop recording If you just want to pause the recording for a short time such as during a commercial press PAUSE instead of STOP Check the Safety Tab No matter which recording option you use you need to make sure there is a tap...

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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: ...g is a great way to tape the last quarter of the game or the last part of a movie when you have to leave Express Recording XPR Use express recording 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 recor...

Page 27: ... 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 The date and or speed can be changed when flashing Timer Recording Information Clock must be set correctly Insert a tape with the safety tab in place and enough tape to recor...

Page 28: ...Preferences 6 Audio 7 Language 0 Exit 6 Review the information to make sure it is correct and then press MENU to save 1 one time 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 Channels 5 Preferences 6 Audio 7 Language 0 Exit VCR PLUS Enter PlusCode Number fr...

Page 29: ...s 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 VCR Plus Recording Clock must be set correctly Insert a tape with the safety tab in place and enough tape to record the program The TIMER indicator appears in the display when you turn off the VCR and a timer recording has been set It flashes if there i...

Page 30: ...Stopping a Timer Recording To stop or cancel a timer recording in progress even an express recording Press and hold the STOP button for a few seconds 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 broadcas...

Page 31: ...he AUDIO IN 1 R and L MONO jacks on the back of the VCR or the AUDIO IN 2 jacks on the front panel 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 1 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 finis...

Page 32: ...into playback VCR Insert a blank tape with its safety tab in place into recording VCR 6 Using visual search locate the segment you want to copy on the playback VCR Pause the tape at this location 7 Press RECORD on the recording VCR then PAUSE 8 Press PAUSE on both VCRs to begin copying 9 Press PAUSE on both VCRs to stop copying 10 Repeat steps 6 9 to copy or edit additional segments Caution The un...

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: ... code 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 the...

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: ...ion Picture Search Options Pro Tect Plus Locking Tracking Time Counter On Screen Displays Audio Reception Audio 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: ...EVERSE to sear ch in reverse 2 Press FOR WARD or REVERSE a gain or press PLA Y to return to normal playback SLOW MOTION You can view a tape during pla y or play pause using slow motion Slow motion works well for tapes recorded at the SP or SLP speed 1 During playback press PAUSE and then FOR WARD or REVERSE to begin slow motion playback 2 Press FOR WARD to incr ease or REVERSE to decr ease the spe...

Page 39: ... you want to view a frame of the scene 3 Press PAUSE or PLA Y to return to normal playback Go To Search The Go T o search feature enables theVCR to quickl y locate a counter reading anywhere on the tape When the VCR locates the counter reading it will begin playback 1 PressST OP 2 Press SEARCH on the remote until the GO TO SEARCH menu appears on the screen 3 Press number buttons to enter the hour ...

Page 40: ...he remote to display the INDEX SEARCH menu on the TV screen 3 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 4 Press FWD to search forward or REV to search in reverse The VCR will locate your index mark and begin playback If you did not enter a specific index number...

Page 41: ...he same time or eject the tape and re insert it Tracking has no eff ect during recording only playback 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 ...

Page 42: ...splayed 1 Press INFO to see the on screen displays 2 Press INFO again to have only the time counter remain on the screen 3 Press INFO again to have no displays appear on the TV screen This is useful for dubbing tapes Turning off theVCR also r esets the displays Stop Ch 05 0 30 00 11 18 97 Tue 01 30PM SLP 0 30 00 1 2 3 Time counter only does not time out On screen display times out No displays will...

Page 43: ...hrough the AUDIO men u and are shown in the displa ys below 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 Audio 7 Language 0 Exit 2 Press 6 to display 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 ...

Page 44: ...sound is recorded on separate left and right stereo channels Monaural sound is recorded on the linear track Press 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...

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: ...T The coaxial cable supplied with your VCR is used to connect the VCR s RF OUT jack and your TV s antenna input Audio Video Jacks and Cables RCA type The AUDIO VIDEO jacks provide very good picture quality and stereo 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 ...

Page 47: ... of how to connect them refer to the instruction manual 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 stereo sound when recording and playing back videotapes These connections give...

Page 48: ...e box To connect 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 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...

Page 49: ...o 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 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 using one of the recor...

Page 50: ...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 Set the Auto TV VCR 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 unscrambled program 1 Begin recording a scrambled or unscrambled program through t...

Page 51: ...information about theVCR including a description of the unit s controls and display You also will find a TroubleshootingTips section in this Appendix which might help to resolve some of those simple problems Finally this section contains your warranty information ...

Page 52: ...ape when the VCR is stopped Searches the picture forward during playback Starts slow motion during play pause and increases slow motion speed PLAY PAUSE Plays a tape Pauses 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 con...

Page 53: ...rding PLAY In playback flashes during play pause REC Recording flashes when in Record Pause mode REW Rewinding R0 30 Express recording in progress SAFE Pro Tect Plus turned on SCH and SCH Forward and reverse search during playback STOP Tape is stopped TIMER Lights during express recording and when VCR is turned off and set for timer recording Flashes when timer recording is set and there is no cas...

Page 54: ...component like a VCR or camcorder when it is connected to these jacks Use INPUT on the remote to select L to record from these jacks 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 ANT IN Jack Receives a signal from an antenna or cable system when attached RF OUT Jack Passes signal to TV using the cable supplied 3 C...

Page 55: ...e 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 Poor or no picture for normal TV viewing Check to make sure the VCR indicator is off Check to make sure the TV is switched to ...

Page 56: ...re the tape is not already rewound VCR Plus or timer recording not made or wrong program recorded Check to make sure the correct VCR Plus code is entered Check to make sure the cable box or satellite receiver was turned on when recording was to begin Check to make sure the program was entered correctly wrong channel or times Power interruption Reset the clock Check to see if time and date are corr...

Page 57: ...motion 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 TIMER indicator flashes Check to make sure there is a cassette in the VCR when a timer recordi...

Page 58: ...pleted What your warranty does not 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 Batteries A VCR that has been modified or incorp...

Page 59: ...ches deep 273 mm Weight 7 5 pounds 3 7 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 surfac...

Page 60: ...l List 26 Channel VCR viewing 5 CHANNEL TRACKING button 50 Channels add or remove 10 Channels list VCR 8 Choosing a VCR connection 45 Cleaning the VCR 57 CLEAR button 18 19 Clearing programs 28 Commercial scan 37 Component buttons 18 Connecting your VCR 4 44 Connections 43 audio video cable 45 TV with audio video jacks 47 TV with audio video jacks and cable box to unscram 48 TV with RF jack only 4...

Page 61: ...TE button 19 N Number buttons 5 11 19 O OFF button 18 19 20 On screen displays 40 Overheating 43 P PAUSE button 19 Picture search options 36 PLAY button 19 36 50 Playing a Tape 20 Plugging in the VCR 5 POWER button 21 50 Power surges 43 PREFERENCES menu 14 Pro Tect Plus 38 Problem solving 53 Product registration 2 Programming the remote to operate a TV 32 R Reception MONO 42 SAP 42 Stereo 42 RECOR...

Page 62: ... language 8 using menus 8 Set up the VCR 7 Signal type changing 10 Slow motion search 36 SLP 20 Solving problems 53 SP 20 Specifications 57 SPEED button 19 Status Indicators FF 51 HI and BYE 51 PLAY 51 R0 30 51 REC 51 REW 51 SAFE 51 SCH and SCH 51 STOP 51 Stereo 42 STOP button 19 50 Stopping a timer recording 28 T Tape eject 21 Tape Playback 42 Tape Speed Indicator 51 Tape Speeds 20 Time and date ...

Page 63: ... Plus setting up channels 12 worksheet for channels 12 VCR Plus channel list 12 Canada 13 USA 12 VCR Plus channels 12 VCR Plus recording 27 VCR viewing channel 5 VOL buttons 20 W Warranty limited 56 X XPR express recording 24 61 ...

Page 64: ...Marca s Registrada s Printed in Japan TOCOM 15313880 rev 1 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 ...