RCA VR651HF, User Manual

Page 1: ...VCR User s Guide Changing Entertainment Again VR651HF ...

Page 2: ...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 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 Product Registration Pl...

Page 3: ...component and press the ON OFF button to see if it can be operated Express Recording XPR Description XPR quickly records the remaining portion of a program already in progress XPR is a great way to capture the end of a sporting event that has run into overtime or a live broadcast that runs long Requirements Repeatedly press the Record button on the VCR front panel or remote control to set the desi...

Page 4: ...or six seconds until SAFE appears on the front panel display Unlock the VCR by pressing and holding the POWER button on the remote control again for six seconds SAFE disappears from the front panel display when the lock on the system has been released Front Audio Video Input Jacks Description The VCR has Audio Video A V input jacks on both the front and rear of the unit there are output jacks on t...

Page 5: ...cs 13 Playing a Tape 13 Automatic Rewind 13 Tape Eject 13 Recording 13 Check the Safety Tab 13 Using the VCR s Menu System 15 Using On Screen Menus to Set Up Features 16 Language 16 Cable Box Setup 16 VCR Channels List 17 Auto Channel Searching 17 Changing the Signal Type 18 Adding or Removing Channels 18 Time and Date 19 Auto Clock Set Feature 19 To Turn Auto Clock Set ON 19 Setting the Time Zone...

Page 6: ...em Worksheet 36 Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP Second Audio Program 37 Copying and Editing Tapes Using Two VCRs 37 Picture Search Options 38 Forward and Reverse Search 38 Slow Motion 38 Frame Advance 38 Commercial Scan 38 Index Search 39 Zero Search 39 Pro Tect Plus Locking Feature 40 Tracking 40 Time Counter 40 On Screen Displays 41 Audio Set Up Features 42 Tape Playback 42 Other Informatio...

Page 7: ...tions Setup Chapter Overview Things to Consider Before Connecting Choosing Your Connection Making Connections Why You Should Connect with Audio Video Jacks Navigating On Screen Menus Completing the QuickSet Guide Basic Recording Chapter 1 ...

Page 8: ...unit for detailed information Protect Components From Overheating Never block ventilation slots in any component Arrange the components so that air can circulate freely Do not stack components Allow adequate ventilation when placing components in a stand Place an amplifier or satellite receiver on the top shelf of a stand so heated air rising from it will not flow around other components Cable Con...

Page 9: ...age and sound quality For details about using this advanced setup see the instructions on page 53 Using A V jacks to connect the VCR to the TV requires tuning to the TV s Video Line Input to see the VCR s picture For more information about finding your TV s Video Line Input see page 52 If you prefer we can provide you with the name of an Authorized Service Representative who will visit your home f...

Page 10: ...ip the CH 3 4 switch on the back of the VCR to the channel that is not used in your area This will be the channel that the TV must be tuned to in order to see the VCR s picture Go To Page 11 Need Some Help If you prefer we can provide you with the name of an Authorized Service Representative who will visit your home for a fee to install your electronic entertainment system and to instruct you in i...

Page 11: ...able not included to the antenna input jack on the satellite receiver 4 Connect the satellite feed to the satellite receiver Connect the satellite receiver s RF coaxial cable feed not included to the satellite input jack on the satellite receiver Go To Page 11 VCR TV Satellite CABLE ANTENNA VCR TV VIDEO R L MONO S VIDEO AUDIO L IN OUT CH3 CH4 S VIDEO L R VIDEO OUT IN FROM ANT OUT TO TV SATELLITE I...

Page 12: ...r end to the antenna input jack on the TV 3 Connect the cable feed to your cable box Connect the RF coaxial cable feed not included to the antenna input jack on the cable box Go To Page 11 VCR TV Cable Box CABLE ANTENNA VCR TV VIDEO R L MONO S VIDEO AUDIO L IN OUT CH3 CH4 CABLE BOX S VIDEO IN FROM ANT OUT TO TV From Cable Feed ANT IN RF OUT CH VIDEO AUDIO OUT IN R L 3 4 Need Some Help If you prefe...

Page 13: ...trol 1 Remove the battery compartment cover on the remote control 2 Insert new batteries matching the polarities and on the batteries with the diagram in the battery compartment 3 Put the battery compartment cover back on the remote Turn on the TV and VCR Turn on the TV and press the VCR button on the remote control to turn it on Note If you have an RCA GE or Proscan TV your VCR s remote control m...

Page 14: ... choices press the corresponding number button on the remote control to automatically select it In the case of the language menu press 1 for English 2 for Español Spanish or 3 for Français French The remaining menus throughout the setup will appear in the language chosen Just follow the step by step procedures until the QuickSet Guide is complete Accessing Menus The series of preferences that are ...

Page 15: ...sary Press STOP to stop playback Automatic Rewind The VCR automatically rewinds the tape if it reaches the end of the tape during playback While rewinding you can press the ON OFF button and the VCR will turn off after finishing If the tape has no safety tab it will be ejected Tape Eject Press the EJECT button on the VCR when stopped to eject the tape You can also press and hold the remote control...

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Page 17: ...5 Changing Entertainment Again Using the VCR s Menu System Chapter Overview Setting Up the VCR s Preferences Using On Screen Menus Cable Box Setup Setting Time and Date Setting VCR Preferences Chapter 2 ...

Page 18: ...ANGUAGE 3 Select English Spanish Español or French Français Cable Box Setup This setup applies only when all channels are received through a cable box In this case the VCR will automatically enter the channel used to view cable box programming Your VCR will use this channel for all future timer recordings 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU 2 Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu 3 Press 5 to...

Page 19: ...o select CHANNELS 3 Press 1 to select AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH 4 Select one of the three options Cable TV searches for cable stations Antenna searches for local broadcast stations Detect Automatically decides which input to use for you Note With Detect Automatically a strong cable or antenna signal in your area may cause channels to be detected inaccurately If this should happen manually select the inp...

Page 20: ...to choose ADD REMOVE CHANNELS To go to the channel you want to add or remove use the remote control s CHANNEL or buttons or enter a specific channel number using the number buttons Once the desired channel is displayed the on screen menu will tell you if the channel is currently in the VCR s viewing list Press the CLEAR button to remove a channel from the available channels list or press the INFO ...

Page 21: ...arrying time data If the time does not automatically set after trying for ten minutes manually set the time and date information using the TIME menu see the next page for information on manually setting time and date information To Turn Auto Clock Set ON Note make sure that available channels time zone and Daylight Saving features are set before turning on Auto Clock Set 1 Press MENU to display th...

Page 22: ...lay the VCR MAIN MENU 2 Press 3 to choose TIME 3 Press 1 to choose SET TIME AND DATE 4 Enter the data using the number buttons Press 0 before single digit numbers and follow the on screen directions to exit the menus SET TIME AND DATE Time hh mm Date Press MENU to cancel SET DAYLIGHT SAVING Does your area observe Daylight Saving Time from April to October 1 Yes DST is observed 2 No 3 Automatic Pre...

Page 23: ...g Them the VCR will respond to the universal remote control s VCR2 button To change the remote control setting back to VCR1 display the PREFERENCES menu press 1 and then press the VCR1 button on the universal remote control Note Remember you must press VCR1 or VCR2 on a universal remote control not included whichever is selected in the PREFERENCES menu before the remote control will operate the VC...

Page 24: ...ged in the PREFERENCES menu by pressing the 4 button repeatedly to change the time delay or to disable the feature altogether Select OFF and the VCR will stay on until you shut it off Select 1 00 2 00 or 3 00 and the VCR will turn off after one two or three hours of inactivity Thirty seconds before automatically shutting off the VCR displays an on screen message reading The VCR will turn off in 30...

Page 25: ...EAR button will erase all three numbers entered and move the cursor back to the first position hours The Press CLEAR to turn off message will appear only after the first number has been entered into the end time Auto Repeat is set back to by resetting the dialog box ejecting a tape powering off the VCR power interruption or by recording start When a duration time has been set The VCR will automati...

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Page 27: ...nging Entertainment Again Using the Remote Control Chapter Overview Buttons on the Remote Control Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components How To Use the Remote After You ve Programmed It Chapter 3 ...

Page 28: ... tune to channel 123 press and hold the 1 button for two seconds then when the dashes appear press 2 then press 3 CHAN up and down buttons Scan up or down through the VCR s stored channels Press once to change the channel up or down press and hold to continuously change channels CLEAR Removes any menu or information display from the screen and returns the display view to normal This button also re...

Page 29: ... inserted tape TRACKING up and down buttons Allows the manual reduction of streaks which may appear on the picture during regular or slow motion playback Reduces picture jitter during play pause mode TV Puts the remote control in TV operating mode This button will automatically turn on most RCA GE and Proscan TVs TV VCR Toggles the VCR between TV and VCR viewing modes VCR Puts the remote control i...

Page 30: ...he code list Note the difference between the TV and VCR on screen displays to know which component the remote control is operating 1 Turn on the TV 2 Find your TV brand and code number s in the code list 3 Press and hold the TV button on the remote control 4 Enter the code from the code list 5 Release the TV button then press the CHAN up or down button If the TV responds to the remote control s co...

Page 31: ...ho 03 06 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 Sylvani...

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Page 33: ...31 Changing Entertainment Again Using the VCR s Features Chapter Overview Recording Express Recording XPR Timer Recordings Using the VCR Plus System Copying and Editing Tapes Chapter 4 ...

Page 34: ... can capture the last 30 60 90 etc minutes of programming providing on tape length up to four hours total To Activate XPR 1 If necessary turn on the VCR and tune it to the channel with the desired programming 2 If necessary insert a tape with its safety tab in place into the VCR Make sure it is cued to record at the proper starting point Note To override the preferred tape speed setting press the ...

Page 35: ...channel number press INPUT to select the Video Line Input if using A V jacks to connect the VCR to the TV and start and end times including AM or PM The start date is automatically entered based on the VCR clock Both the recording date and speed can be changed 6 Review the information to make sure it is correct 7 Press the MENU button to save Stopping a Timer Recording To stop or cancel a timer re...

Page 36: ...CR Plus Setup screen 4 Press 1 to choose the Set Channel Lists menu 5 Enter the data following the on screen directions and using the information from your completed worksheet Using the VCR Plus System 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU 2 Press 1 to choose the VCR Plus system menu 3 Enter the PlusCode programming number found in most TV program listings Press the remote control s MENU butto...

Page 37: ...2 94 Viewer s Choice 3 95 Viewer s Choice 4 71 Vision TV Canada s Faith Network 38 Youth TV Canada Inc Note Refer to your local TV program listings for a complete VCR Plus channel list for your viewing area or contact your cable company Using the list may save you some time Two Digit VCR Plus System Channel Numbers for Cable TV USA List 35 American Movie Classics 39 Arts Entertainment 57 Black Ent...

Page 38: ...e channel number you receive this station on Check your local listings for broadcast or VCR Plus channel number assigned VCR Plus System Worksheet Broadcast or Cable TV Station Name VCR Plus System Channel Number Channel Number You Receive the Station On HBO 33 ESPN 34 ...

Page 39: ...iting Tapes Using Two VCRs Use one VCR as the playback VCR and the other as the recording VCR 1 Turn on the TV and VCRs 2 Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel either 03 04 or the TV s Video Line Input 3 If you connected your VCR using the ANT IN and RF OUT jacks tune the recording VCR to channel 3 or 4 whichever is selected on the back of the playback VCR If you have connected your VCR using the...

Page 40: ... motion playback 2 Press the FORWARD button to increase or the REVERSE button to decrease the search speed 3 Use the TRACKING or buttons to remove any streaks from the picture 4 Press the PLAY button to return to normal playback The VCR switches automatically from slow motion playback to stop after a few uninterrupted minutes Frame Advance Frame Advance lets you view single frame action during pla...

Page 41: ... not enter a specific index number the VCR will locate the next index mark and begin playback 5 Press STOP to stop Index Search Notes Certain index marks may be missed by the VCR including Marks too close to the current location of the tape Those at the beginning of a recording lasting five minutes or less Index marks that start at the beginning of the tape Zero Search The Zero Search feature enab...

Page 42: ... use tracking when pausing a tape to reduce the noise of the stilled picture When manually adjusting the picture automatic tracking is turned off To turn automatic tracking back on eject the tape and reinsert it Note Tracking has no effect when recording only during playback Time Counter The time counter shows the actual time used when recording or playing back a tape The time counter helps locate...

Page 43: ...NFO again to have only the time counter remain on the screen The time counter is also displayed in the VCR s front panel 3 Press INFO again to have no displays appear on the TV screen The time counter remains in the VCR s display panel This is useful for dubbing tapes 4 Press the INFO button again to return to the normal display The current time is displayed in the VCR s display panel Note Turning...

Page 44: ... weak or the sound is too noisy SAP used to hear record a Second Audio Program instead of the normal audio on both the Hi Fi and linear tracks Tape Playback The VCR records the same audio on both the Hi Fi stereo 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 In the AUDIO menu press the 2 button repeat...

Page 45: ...in Other Information Chapter Overview Troubleshooting Specifications Care and Cleaning Front Rear and Display Panel Diagram Warranty Information Finding the TV s Video Line Input Advanced Connection Diagram Glossary Index Chapter 5 ...

Page 46: ...Check to make sure the tape is not already rewound The clock shows an incorrect time or date There may have been a power interruption Reset the VCR s time and date Make sure the clock is set accurately check AM PM and date Check the Daylight Saving setting The clock may have adjusted for Daylight Saving Time Time did not adjust for Daylight Saving time Check to make sure the Daylight Saving Time f...

Page 47: ... reached during a timer recording Make sure the VCR Plus system setup was completed correctly Will not record Make sure the tape s safety tab is intact Make sure the VCR is not in Video Line Input mode Press INPUT on the remote control to return to normal viewing Playback Problems Snowy or no picture during playback Press the remote control s TV VCR button to activate VCR controlling mode VCR appe...

Page 48: ...nnections are secure and correct Check to make sure the Signal Type CABLE ANTENNA feature is set correctly If Detect Automatically was selected for the Signal Type in the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH menu try using either CABLE TV or ANTENNA instead May not be necessary if using a cable box for all channels Contact your local cable company for more information Tape plays back in slow motion Press PLAY to r...

Page 49: ... 57 inches deep 243 mm Weight 5 72 pounds 2 6 kg Other Automatic head cleaner 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 ...

Page 50: ... 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 Also used for Express Recording XPR REV Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped Searches the picture in reverse during playback Starts slow motion during play pause an...

Page 51: ...ing in reverse SLOW A tape is playing back in slow motion STOP A tape is in stop mode 0 00 0 30 1 00 etc An Express Recording is in progress HI FI indicator Displays when the VCR is receiving stereo audio Tape In indicator Displays when the VCR has a tape inserted TIMER indicator Displayed when an Express Recording XPR or timer recording is under way or when the VCR is set for a timer recording an...

Page 52: ...ted to these jacks Use the INPUT button on the VCR or remote control to select the rear video line input A V jacks L1 to record from these jacks AUDIO Right and Left and VIDEO OUT jacks Sends signals from the VCR to another component like a TV or another VCR when the other component is connected to these jacks ANT IN jack Receives a signal from an antenna or cable system when the VCR is attached w...

Page 53: ...early 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 other products or is used for institutional or other commercial purposes...

Page 54: ...once completed follow the step above If those options do not work try the following ideas You might access the video line input by Pressing a button on the TV s remote control see the table below Selecting a specific channel from the TV s on screen menu system see the table below Tuning directly to the video line input by selecting a specific channel number see the table below Going through all av...

Page 55: ...output jack B Connect the A V cables Connect audio cables to the VCR s R and L Audio IN jacks and the other ends to the satellite receiver s audio output jacks if your receiver only has one audio output jack use the VCR s L audio jack to connect Connect one end of the video cable to the VCR s VIDEO IN jack and the other end to the satellite receiver s video output jack 3 Connect a TV antenna or ca...

Page 56: ...imer recording which tapes for a set period of time using 30 minute increments Pro Tect Plus Allows the VCR to be disabled so that the front panel and remote control buttons don t work Useful for protecting timer recordings QuickSet Guide An first time use interactive menu based system that walks you through several setup steps in a series of questions The QuickSet Guide is also available in the V...

Page 57: ...el 50 front panel 48 Copying tapes 37 D Date and time setting 19 Design specifications 47 Display panel 49 Displays on screen 41 E EJECT button 13 EnergySaver feature 22 Express Recording XPR 1 32 F F ADV button 38 FF display 49 FORWARD button 13 26 38 Frame advance 38 Front panel controls 48 FWD button 37 38 40 G Glossary 54 GO BACK button 26 H HI display 49 Hi Fi indicator 49 I Index search 39 I...

Page 58: ...ature 23 time and date 19 time zone 19 using menu system 16 Signal type changing 18 selecting 18 SLOW display 49 Slow motion 38 Specifications 47 Speed SLP 23 SP 23 SPEED button 13 23 32 Speeds recording 23 SRCH displays 49 STOP button 13 27 32 37 39 48 STOP display 49 T Tab safety 13 Tape eject 13 Tape playback feature 42 Tape playback HI FI LINEAR MIX 42 Tape speeds 23 Time and date 19 Time coun...

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Page 60: ...0 2001 Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc Trademark s Registered Marca s Registrada s Printed in Indonesia TOCOM 1570817B 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 ...