RCA VR629HFB, User Manual

Page 1: ...video cassette recorder user s guide VR629HFB ...

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: ...15 EnergySaver 16 VCR Basics 17 Remote Buttons 18 Component Buttons 18 VCR Function Buttons 18 TV Function Buttons 19 Playing a Tape 20 Automatic Rewind 21 Tape Eject 21 Recording 21 Check the Safety Tab 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 Recording 28 Revi...

Page 4: ...splays 40 Audio Set Up Features 41 Reception 42 Tape Playback 42 Connections 43 Things to Know Before Connecting Components 43 Connecting Your VC R 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 RFjack only 46 TV with audio video jacks 47 TV with audio video jacks and cable box to unscramble p...

Page 5: ...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 your VCR 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 V V...

Page 6: ...ent 2 Place 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 Con...

Page 7: ...nt 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 following r VCR View...

Page 8: ...ntrol 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 O 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: ...t up before you begin using yourVCR for the first time Select a Language Set upVCR Channel List Auto Channel Search SetTime and Date Set upVCR Plus Channels Set the RemoteVCRI VCR2 feature Set theAuto Play feature Set theAuto TV VCR feature Set the EnergySaver feature i 2 V SETTI NG UP THE VCR V V V I V 7 ...

Page 10: ...Exit 2 Press 7 to select the LANGUAGE menu LANGUAGE Select a language 1 English 2 Espanol 3 FranFais Press MENU to continue 3 Select English Espahol Spanish or 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 a...

Page 11: ... 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 The VCR begins scanning for the available channels this takes about one to two minutes The lowest channel is tuned...

Page 12: ...o 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 ADD REMOVE CHANNELS Channel 115 is presently REMOVED Press INFO to add 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 th...

Page 13: ...o cancel 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 forward one hour rem...

Page 14: ...CH to select Press 0 9 to change Press MENU to save Two DigitVCR Plus Channel Numbers for CableTV USA List 35 American Movie Classics 39 Arts Entertainment 57 Black Entertainment 54 Bravo 42 Cable News Network 45 Cinemax 98 Cinemax 2 37 The Discovery Channel 53 The Disney Channel 63 Entertainment Television 34 ESPN Sports Network 47 The Family Channel 33 Home Box Office 95 Home Box Office 2 96 Hom...

Page 15: ...st 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 The Weather 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...

Page 16: ...CR ON 4 EnergySaver 2 00 O 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 VCR2 VCR2 LD or VCR2 DVD button to change PREFERENCES Press VCR2 to C...

Page 17: ...e 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 VCRand TV and watch your VC...

Page 18: ...l 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 16 ...

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

Page 20: ...ter 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 one channel a...

Page 21: ...uring playback Each 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 sLop action playback TV VCR Switches...

Page 22: ...he 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 PAUSE on remote for stop action Press TRACKING up or down to remove any streaks from the picture if necessary Press STOP EJECT on VCR STOP on remote to stop playback Pause If you pause the VCR automatically switches fro...

Page 23: ...tton on the remote see Tape Speed in Setting Up the VCRsection 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 tape in the...

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Page 25: ...he different recording features that are available 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 Editing Tapes 4 V V V RECORDI NG V V 23 ...

Page 26: ...e number found in TV guides 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 recording duration REC CH 36 Record Length 0 00 Press REC to set length REC CH 36 ...

Page 27: ...r 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 record the pr...

Page 28: ...nu from the VCR MAIN MENU 2 Display the VCR Plus Channel List menu 3 Go to Setting Up Your VCRif you need more information on setting up your VCR Plus channel list Using VCR Plus 1 Press MENU to bring up 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 VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels CHANNELS I Aut...

Page 29: ... 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 safety tab in place and enough tape to record the program...

Page 30: ...sting Progs 3 Use VCR Plus Code O Exit Press 2 to display the Review Existing Progs screen Program 1 One time Channel 104 Cable Start Time 12 OO AM End Time O1 30 AM Start Date 10 24 97 FRI Tape Speed SLP Press CLEAR to erase Press MENU for next prog 3 Press CLEAR to erase or MENU to see the next program RECORDING BROADCAST STEREO TV OR SAP SECOND AUDIO PROGRAM Some TV programs are broadcast with ...

Page 31: ...o source connected to the AUDIO IN 1 R and L MONO jacks on the back of the VCR or the AUDIO IN 2jacks 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 1jacks 2 Use SPEEDon the remote to select the recording speed 3 Start audio source playing and press RECORD to begin recording 4 Press STO...

Page 32: ...you are using audio video cables select the line input on the recording VCR 5 Insert the tape you want to copy 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 ...

Page 33: ...OTHER COMPONENTS The remote can be programmed to control a television It is programmed to control an RCA GE or ProScan TV Other manufacturer s brands need to be programmed V V V V I 5 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE V I V 31 ...

Page 34: ...he 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 ...

Page 35: ...28 MEMOREX 02 11 21 44 MGA 05 06 11 13 14 20 41 42 MIDLAND 12 24 58 MINUTZ 23 MITSUBISHI 05 06 11 13 14 20 41 42 43 MONTGOMERY WARD 44 MOTOROLA 01 03 MTC 05 06 11 53 MULTITECH 17 NAD 11 35 36 NEC 03 05 06 11 48 NIKKO 11 ONWA 17 OPTONICA 01 49 PANASONIC 03 24 30 45 PHILCO 03 05 06 07 08 11 13 30 33 34 37 38 PHILIPS 03 06 07 08 13 30 33 37 38 39 46 47 48 PILOT 06 12 PIONEER 06 11 PORTLAND 05 06 11 1...

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Page 37: ...FEATURES TO ENHANCE VCR OPERATION Picture Search Options Pro Tect Plus TM Locking Tracking Time Counter On Screen Displays Audio Reception Audio Playback V V V V 16 OTHER FEATURES V I 35 ...

Page 38: ...to search in reverse 2 Press FORWARD or REVERSEagain or press PLAY to return to normal playback SLOW MOTION You can view a tape during play 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 FORWARD or REVERSEto begin slow motion playback 2 Press FORWARD to increase or REVERSEto decrease the speed of the search 3 ...

Page 39: ...want to view a frame of the scene 3 Press PAUSE or PLAY to return to normal playback GO TO SEARCH The Go To search feature enables the VCR to quickly locate a counter reading anywhere on the tape When the VCR locates the counter reading it will begin playback 1 Press STOP Press SEARCH on the remote until the GO TO SEARCH menu appears on the screen Press number buttons to enter the hour s and or mi...

Page 40: ...number the VCR will locate the next index mark and begin playback 5 Press STOP to stop index searching Some index marks may be missed by the VCR A mark too close to your location on the tape The mark at the beginning of a recorded segment of five minutes or less The first index mark on the tape when you start at the beginning of the tape INDEX SEARCH Press REV OR FWD to begin scanning OR enter a s...

Page 41: ...s 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 begin another recording you would 1 Press INFO twice to display the time cou...

Page 42: ...they can be displayed 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 Turning off the VCR also resets the displays 1 2 Stop Ch 05 0 30 00 11 18 97 Tue 01 30PM SLP On screen display times out 0 30 00 1 3 Time counter only does not time out No displays will appear 4O ...

Page 43: ... AUDIO menu and are shown in the displays 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 41 ...

Page 44: ...ded 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 you select which audio you play back Select HI FI to play back sound recorded on the Hi Fi track and fo...

Page 45: ...iddle after you connect your components Try not to coil any twin lead cables and keep them away from the audio video cables as much as possible Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded Refer to the Safety lips sheet packed with your unit V V V Protect Your Components from Overheating Do not block ventilation holes in any of the components Arrange the components so that air can circu...

Page 46: ...l cable supplied with your VCR is used to connect the VCR s RFOUT jack and your TV s antenna input 0 RF Jack 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 for...

Page 47: ...o 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 you more...

Page 48: ...onnection 2 for cable 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 Inserta tape 2 If necessary press PLAY To record one program and watch another 1 Begin ...

Page 49: ...ble 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 Set the Auto TV VCR feature to OFE To play a tape 1 Inserta tape 2 If necessary press PLAY To record one program and watch another ...

Page 50: ...bles 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 Set the Auto TV VCR feature to OFF To play a tape 1 Inserta tape 2 If necessary press PLAY To record a scrambled or unscrambled program and watch another unscrambled program 1...

Page 51: ...bout the VCR including a description of the unit s controls and display You also will find a Troubleshooting Tips section in this Appendix which might help to resolve some of those simple problems Finally this section contains your warranty information 49 ...

Page 52: ...d 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 control Aim the remote at this sensor REV Rewinds the tape...

Page 53: ...F Fast forwarding PLAY In playback flashes during play pause REC Recording flashes when in Record Pause mode REW Rewinding RO 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 the...

Page 54: ...ks Receives signals from another 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 t...

Page 55: ...ries 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 an active c...

Page 56: ... 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 correct includi...

Page 57: ...sPLAYto 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 recording is set Tim...

Page 58: ... 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 incorporated into...

Page 59: ...ches high 90 mm 14 2 inches wide 360 mm 10 75 inches deep 273 mm 7 5 pounds 3 7 kg 22 F to 149 F 30 C to 65 C 41 Fto 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 easily ...

Page 60: ... 51 Channel VCR viewing 5 CHANNELoTRACKING button 50 Channels add or remove 10 58 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 RFjack only 46 tw...

Page 61: ...button 19 N Number buttons 5 11 19 Numbers 0 through 9 20 O ON OFF button 18 19 20 On screen displays 40 Overheating 43 P PAUSE button 19 20 21 Picture search options 36 PLAY button 19 20 36 50 Playing a Tape 20 Plugging in the VCR 5 POWER button 21 50 Power surges 43 PREFERENCESmenu 14 Pro Tect Plus 38 Problem solving 53 Product registration 2 Programming the remote to operate a TV 32 R Reception...

Page 62: ... 6 Signal type changing 10 Siowmotion search 36 Solving problems 53 Specifications 57 SPEED button 19 21 Status Indicators 51 FF 51 6O 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 21 50 Stopping a timer recording 28 T Tab safety 21 Tape eject 21 Tape Playback 42 Tape playing a 20 Tape Speed Indicator 51 Time and date setting 11 Time counter 3...

Page 63: ...ingupchannels12 worksheet for channels VCR Plus channellist 12 Canada13 USA12 VCR Plus channels12 VCR Plus recording27 VCR viewingchannel5 VOLbuttons20 12 W Warranty limited 56 X XPR express recording 24 61 ...

Page 64: ...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 1998 Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc Trademark s Registered Marca s Registrada s Printed in Japan TOCOM 1531388B ...