RCA VMT670HF, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...VideoCassette Recorder Owner s Manual ...

Page 2: ...e rallonge une prise de courant ou une autre sortie _ moins que les lames ne puissent etre inserees a fond sans qu aucune pattie ne soit laissee decouvert J WARNING To tire shock hazard do not this VCR to moisture J I prevent or expose rain or m Illustrated below is the label on the back of your Video Cassette Recorder The symbol of a lightning flash within a triangle is intended to alert the user...

Page 3: ...ime 11 Programming Active Channels into Tuner 11 Setting NORM CATV Switch 11 Setting TV to the VCR Channel 11 Setting the VCR TV Switch 11 Simplified Installation Checklist 12 Deleting Channels from Scan List 12 Adding Channels to Scan List 12 Remote Control 13 Setting the Clock 14 First Recording and Playback 15 OperaUng Controls Detailed 16 17 Special Effects Pause During Recording 17 Recording ...

Page 4: ...NT There are two basic steps for connecting your new VCR to your present TV and antenna s or cable TV The first step is to disconnect the antenna s or cable TV from the TV and reconnect it to the VCR The second step is to connect the VCR to the TV Be sure you do both steps Since there are many different types of antennas and TV s there are several ways to make the above connec tions Therefore the ...

Page 5: ...nnect the antenna from your TV and connect it to your VCR like this I_ _ ADAPTER _ SUPPLIED VHF FCRHoANNAENLSE2 13 rL_l _ _I_ _0 0 y l UHF C NNELB _ I _ FROM ANTENNA li_ BACK OF VCP C If your existing antenna is connected to your TV like this Disconnect the antenna from your TV and connect it to your VCR like this CABLE S VHF_ FROM ANTENNA AND UHF_ DISCONNEI_ CT FROM YOUR TV _ VHF _ UHF IVHF CHANN...

Page 6: ...If the antenna connection on the back of your TV looks like this Connect the VCR to your TV like this VHF VHF _ o_ VHF HF OR vH_ w_ UHF BACKOF TV BACK OF VCR I I I TWIN L AD I CABL E SUPPLIED_ I I BACK OF TV C If the antenna connection on the back of your TV looks like this Connect the VCR to your TV like this VHF _U HF _CK OIF W I I _ 1 rl BAc OF _ BAc o cR vc l II i ii_ L z _ _ COAX L I I I _ _3...

Page 7: ...TO VCR CONNECT VCR TO CONVERTER FROM CONVERTER TO TV 7 _ I OM I s_S E i _ I_ oo o 11 I CAB4 E Tn I _ I I _ I DISCONNECT I I I i SY_EM CONV_ RTE I I II_ __ r o _r h _ II li l I I l_ _i o_ o I II _ _ _ _ _ __ i vc 1 I It _W_c x q M NO r_ _l E_ _FCOAX ALcABLE I J 1 I l soo EO r II m I FROM CONNECTIONS _ _ I I I I I I co vE E I ou I II II I BACK OF VCR m I CONVERTER BOx BACK OF TV When you use this se...

Page 8: ...ou set the A B switch to Bi tune your TV to the same channel that you have selected on the back of your VCR 3 or 4 This is called the VCR channel throughout this manual D This system requires two converter boxes from your charge All channels must be selected with the converter cable TV company and there may be an additional boxes both for recording and normal TV viewing Disconnect Cable TV from co...

Page 9: ..._ I AUDI O TO HI El lh t v I FROM HOME VHF ANTENNA OR ABLE TV TEM r _ j Note If you have a _s _ non stereo monitor with j only one audio input 1 connect a single _MONO L cable such as RCA AHO02 _ 2 to either of the VCR s AUDIO OUT acks TYPICAL STEREO TV MONITOR RECEIVER SIGNAL SPLITTER f not supplied such as RCA AH02O ANTENNA CONNECTIONS ON TV UHF FROM HOME ANTENNA SYSTEM USED ONLYIF YOU HAVE HOME...

Page 10: ...nt to connect your VCR to the amplifier for playback only you can use another input such as AUX TUNER or CD II J r_o _ r 1 t TYPICAL STEREO AMPLIFIER PHON _U_ER CA_ o_ _ _ STEREO AUDIO CABLE _A not supplied SUCH __PARTNO RV016 _EC PlAY Recording Connections You can use your VCR to record stereo sound from your amplifier receiver by connecting them as shown at the right Stereo audio alone can be re...

Page 11: ...o Optional microphone or external audio system required On play back Hi Fi track linear track or mix of both may be chosen VHS HQ Picture Quality This VCR incorporates VHS HQ High Quality circuitry for improved picture quality It is fully compatible with earlier VHS VCR s Infrared Remote Control Provides wireless VCR control from the comfort of an easy chair This VCR can also be operated with an R...

Page 12: ...IME DISPLAY The time is normally shown here If the clock has stopped you will see in this area CHANNEL DISPLAY Shows channel to which VCR is tuned ALC INDICATOR Lights when Automatic Level Con trol is turned on switch _ CHANNEL selects the next lower channel and selects the next higher channel Channels must first be programmed see next page TAPE SPEED INDICATORS Show tape speed REW F FWD 1_ Press ...

Page 13: ... is receiving as explained in the next column 7 After you have set up your TV to view the VCR you may want to delete channels from the scan list or add channels to it The instructions are on the nexl page Notes Channel numbers flash when the SELECT LOCKswitch is in SELECT and the CHANNEL V buttons will select every channel whether or not it is in the scan list Channel numbers do not flash when the...

Page 14: ... The sound will go oft which tells you that the chan nel number has been deleted from the scan list 4 Press SELECT LOCK again This returns the tuner to normal operation The number will stop flashing and will no longer be in the scan list 5 Repeat this procedure for each channel you want to delete from the scan list Notes Channel numbers flash when the SELECT LOCKswitch is in SELECT and the CHANNEL...

Page 15: ...setting the clock and programming the timer STOP Same as STOP on the VCR O F ADV Frame Advance Advances the picture from frame to frame during stop action viewing This is explained on page 17 CHANNEL and T Same as the CHANNEL buttons on the VCR POWER Same as POWER on the VCR PROGRAM Used for setting the clock and program ming the timer CLEAR Used for setting the clock and programming the timer Als...

Page 16: ...k and re enter your programs in the timer 1 21 I 31 I I 4 f s Turn on your TV and tune it to the VCR Chan nel channel 3 or 4 The VCR Channel is explained on page 11 Turn on the VCR Press PROGRAM on the remote hand unit This menu will appear on the TV Press 1 to set the clock The display prompts you to set the time Set the time by pressing two digit buttons on the remote for the current hour and tw...

Page 17: ...SHED SELECT CHANNEL g o i o o o o N_EZI_ ZZIKC3 _ o o o o o 1 o i _ _ 10_ m i u t _1 _M I SET SPEED TO SLP SET TO Hi Fi O SET TO TUNER TURN ON ALC Playtng It Back REWIND TAPE START PLAYBACK STOP WHEN FINISHED _ _ STEREO Hi Fi EJECT CASSETTE REWIND TAPE OFF VCR _I_TURN OFF TV TURN Operating Notes The channel switch on the back of the VCR and the channel selector on your TV must be set to the same c...

Page 18: ...u press the REWend the VCR will rewind to the beginning of the tape or to a counter reading of 0000 if memory is turned on unless you press STOP When you press the F FWD end the tape will continue to fast forward until you press the STOP button If you do not press the STOP but ton the VCR will fast forward to the end of the tape and then automatically rewind See Memory Stop on page 18 O This same ...

Page 19: ...esume recording Avoid pausing for more than three or four minutes because the spinning record playback heads are still in contact with the tape and will eventually wear off the active material This will cause streaks or spots in the picture when you play the worn part of the tape called dropouts Recording Speeds for Special Effects All of the following Special Effects are designed for use at eithe...

Page 20: ...en the tape is completely rewound Then note the counter reading at the beginning of each program A label kit is provided with RCA tapes for listing programs and counter readings Electronic Program Indexing This indexing method causes electronic marks to be recorded on the tape at each point where you begin recording Later the VCR can find these marks auto matically making it easy to find the begin...

Page 21: ...ition This will not affect a recording in progress Return the switch to the Hi Fi position to hear the normal audio Note if you play a tape recorded with SAP on a VCR that does not have VHS Hi Fi you can hear only the sound from the second audio program Audio Dubbing Audio dubbing is the process of recording new audio in place of the audio that was formerly recorded on the lin ear audio tracks Aud...

Page 22: ...rs 2080 end 1460 3 hours 2080 end T 120 CASSETTE VK2SO SPEED SP LP SLP Counter Counter Counter Time Reading Re_llng Reading 1 hour 3520 2100 1520 2 hours 5680 end 3520 2600 3 hours 4660 3520 4 hours 5680 end 4300 5 hours 5000 6 hours 5680 end T 160 CASSETTE VK330 SPEED SP LP SLP Counter Courder Counter Time Reading Reading RelKIIng 1 hour 3740 2160 1560 2 hours 6120 3740 2740 3 hours 5020 3740 4 h...

Page 23: ...D IPRESS BOTH PLAY AND RECORD O SELECT CHANNEL STEREO Hi Fi _SET TO TUNER SELECT SPEED OTURN ON ALC Recording and Viewing the Same Program OTURN ON TV _TUNE TV TO VCR CHANNEL 3 OR 4 PRESS PAUSE TOINTERRUPT RECORDING PRESSIT AGAIN TO RESUME PRESS BOTH PLAY AND RECORD TURN ON VCR OINSERT CASSETTE _SELECT CHANNEL STEREO Hi Fi STOP WHEN FINISHED Note If you want to view another VHF or Cable TV chan ne...

Page 24: ... the VCR TVswitch to turn on the light and then tune your TV to the VCR channel 3 or 4 SPEED ISET TO TUNER TURN ON ALC Basic Playback O TURN ON TV e TUNE TV TO VCR CHANNEL 3 OR 4 TURN ON VCR iNSERT CASSETTE REWIND ifnecessary PRESS PLAY STOP WHEN FINISHED STEREO Hi Fi D D I _ _ADJUST TO REMOVE STREAKS SEE NOTE SET TO HI FI Note _ Adjust TRACKING to remove streaks in the picture which may appear if...

Page 25: ...be recorded in stereo on the VHS Hi Fi tracks and in monaural on the linear tracks The stereo sound can be played back in monaural on a VHS non Hi Fi VCR See page 19 for more information on Stereo SAP recording PRESS BOTH PLAY AND RECORD PRESS PLAY FOR PLAYBACK i STOP WHEN FINISHED I SELECT CHANNEL O O O O _O VCR LIGHT ON SELECT SPEED MONO LIGHT OFF TURN ON ALC SET TO TUNER TURN B SETLIGHT ON FOR ...

Page 26: ...L simulcast Channel 3 or 4 OTURN ON AUDIO EQUIPMENT OTURN ON VCR O INSERT CASSETTE OTUNE IN FM STATION simulcast or audio only or PREPARE OTHER AUDIO SOURCE TO PLAY audio only OSET AMPLIFIER INPUT TO PLAY VCR AUDIO _STOP WHEN FINISHED IPRESS BOTH PLA Y AND RECORD _SELECT CHANNEL simulcast _ STEREO Hi Fi LIGHT ON simulcast VOR LIGHT OFF audio only LIGHT ON SET TAPE SPEED ISET TO SlMULCAST simulcast...

Page 27: ...deo input OR To VHF antenna on TV Monitor terminal on Receiver conventional TV Prepare the Recording VCR to record by following Steps O through O in the diagram below Do not start recording yet Now set up your Playback VCR to play the program you want to copy and start playing it The playback will appear on your TV Adjust the Tracking Control if any on the Playback VCR as necessary Cue the tape to...

Page 28: ...ormally use To start recording press PLAY and RECORD on the VCR Use the PAUSE button on the VCR to stop and start the recording Use the PAUSE button only for brief pauses If you want to pause for more than three or four minutes stop the VCR by pressing STOP When you are ready to resume press both PLAY and RECORD r_ I II OTURN ON TV _ITUNE TV TO VCR CHANNEL 3 OR 4 OTURN ON VCR OINSERT CASSETTE PRES...

Page 29: ...CORDING Note for Step O The first time you press the START button XPR will appear in the display and the clock will skip to the next halt hour Examples If you press the button at 9 35 AM the clock will skip to 10 00 AM if you press it at 8 15 PM the clock will skip to 8 30 PM Each additional time you press START the clock will advance another 30 minutes The time that is displayed is the time when ...

Page 30: ...ect time The timer cannot record at the right time if the clock is set incorrectly Reset the clock if necessary Press PROGRAM on the remote hand unit The programming menu appears on the TV screen T_ SELECT MOO_ PUSH NUt_BER SHOWN I CLOCK SET RMAL pla 30AfLY PROGRAM 4 WEEKLY PAOGlaAM _5 PROGRAM REVIEW Press 2 to enter a Normal Program 3 to enter a Daily Program or 4 to enter a Weekly Program I The ...

Page 31: ...ess PROGRAM again I 10 Turn off the VCR I See Programming Reminders on page 30 Checking the Timer Programs Programs can be checked whenever the VCR is not recording 1 Press PROGRAM on the remote hand unit to display the programming menu 2 Press 5 Program Review The TV screen will display for ten seconds the infor mation you entered for the lowest program number Then the display changes to the next...

Page 32: ...e recorded Cassette rewound to beginning or to desired place on tape TUNER S MULCAST LINE switch set to TUNER Clock set to correct time and date Timer has been programmed PROG will be displayed POWER has been turned off TIMER appears only if the timer is programmed and the VCR is off Programming Reminders The timer light will flash when you turn off the VCR if you have programmed the timer but for...

Page 33: ...HANNEL or on these hand units the VCR uses its internal scan list of channels not the scan list that you programmed into the hand unit for controlling the TV Press to record Same as VCR s remote Same as VC Same as VCR s remote _ Same as VCR s remote _ Same as VCR s remote Same as INDEX VCR s remote Same as VCR s Same as VARIABLE on VCR s remote Same on VCR s remote DIGITAL MMANO C ENTEIq _ _C_ B t...

Page 34: ...ideo cable connections between the VCR and a TV monitor receiver Make sure the TV monitor receiver is set for Video In Try another tape Very dirty tape has left deposits on VCR heads See page 20 for head cleaning Some snow and streaks are normal during Search and Stop Action play TUNER SlMULCAST LINE switch left in the SlMULCAST position when recording off the air TV Return it to TUNER No Sound Fr...

Page 35: ...Slow Motion 17 Special Effects and Features 17 Specifications Back Cover Sfereo Amplifier Connections 8 STEREO Indicator 16 23 STEREO MONO Switch 17 STOP Button 10 Stopping a Timer Recording in Progress 30 Tape Counter 18 Tape Speed Indicators 10 TAPE SPEED Switch 10 Things to Check Before Calling Service 32 Time Display 10 TIMER Indicator 16 Timer Recording Checklist 30 Timer Recording 28 29 30 T...

Page 36: ...r VCR to any RCA Authorized VCR Ser vicenter or to the RCA Service Company For their names and locations ask your dealer or RCA Distrib utor or look in the Yellow Pages Show the service technician your Warranty Registra tion or evidence of purchase date Pick up your VCR when repa rs are completed What does your warranty not cover Transportation to and from the Servicenter Customer instruction Your...