RCA VR624HF, User Manual

Page 1: ...video cassette recorder user s guide VR624HF ...

Page 2: ...e back panel of your product 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 ground...

Page 3: ...VCR 17 EnergySaver TM 18 Tape Speed 18 VCR Basics 19 Remote Buttons 20 Component Buttons 20 VCR Function Buttons 20 TV Function Buttons 2 I Playing a Tape 22 Automatic Rewind 23 Tape Eject 23 Recording 23 Check the Safety Tab 23 Recording 25 Recording Features 26 Express Recording XPR 26 Timer Recording 27 Timer Recording with VCR Plus 28 Setting Up the Channel List 28 UsingVCR Plus 28 Stopping aT...

Page 4: ...l Scan Search Button 38 Frame Advance 39 Index Search 39 Zero Search 40 Pro Tect PlusTM Locking Feature 40 Time Counter 41 On Screen Displays 4 I Tracking 42 Audio Set Up Features 42 Reception 43 Tape Playback 43 Connections 45 ConnectingYour VCR 46 Jacks and Cables 46 Choosing aVCR Connection 47 TVWith RF Jack Only 48 TV With Audio Video Jacks 49 TV With Audio Video Jacks and Cable Box to Unscram...

Page 5: ...tions 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 yourVCR 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 V V...

Page 6: ...nt 3 Replace the coven 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 TV 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 from the VCR the audio video jacks must be used Refer to the Connections se...

Page 7: ...VE SETUP The first time the VCR is turned on Interactive Setup a brief series of on screen menus appears These menus assist in setting up several of the VCR s features Use the remote s number buttons to select options 1 Press 1 for English 2 for Espafiol Spanish or 3 for Fran_ais French Select a language SeLeccione un idioma Choisissez une langue 1 English 2 Espa6ol 3 Francais The remaining Intera...

Page 8: ...mer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels S Preferences 6 Audio 7 Language 0 Exit 2 Press 5 to display the PREFERENCESmenu PREFERENCES I Remote Control VCRI 2 Auto Play ON 3 Auto TV VCR ON 4 Energygaver 2 00 5 Tape Speed SLP 0 Exit 3 Press 2 to switch AUTO PLAY to ON or OFF PREFERENCES I Remote Control VCRI 2 Auto Play OFF 3 Auto TV VCR ON 4 Energygaver 2 00 5 Tape Speed SLP 0 Exit See Setting Up the VCR f...

Page 9: ...CR channel list AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH Set up for acable box Set automatic daylight savingtime Set the time and date 2 V SE I I ING UPTHE VCR V V Set upVCR Plus channels Set the REMOTEVCRI VCR2 feature Set the AUTO PLAY feature V Set theAUTOTV VCR feature Set the EnergySaver TM feature Set the preferred Tape Speed V V V 7 ...

Page 10: ...Channels 5 Preferences 6 Audio 7 Language 0 Exit 2 Press 7 to select and display the LANGUAGE menu LANGUAGE Select a language 1 English 2 Espanol 3 FranFais Press MENU to contiune 3 Select English Espa_ol Spanish or Fran_ais French CABLE BOX SETUP This setup applies only when all channels are received through the cable box The VCR will automatically enter the output channel of the cable box when p...

Page 11: ... the output channel of your cable box usually 03 04 or video line input and press MENU CABLE BOX SETUP On what channel does the VCR receive signals from the cable box usually 3 4 or Video 04 Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU to continue CABLE BOX SETUP The VCR will now receive all signals from the cable box on channel 04 Press MENU to continue Once you complete the setup the VCR confirms that Cabl...

Page 12: ...ox Setup 0 Exit 3 Press 1 to display the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH menu AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH What type of signal are you using I Cable TV 2 Antenna 3 Detect Automatically 0 Cancel 4 Select one of the three AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH options Choices one and two are self explanatory If you choose DETECTAUTOMATICALLY the VCR automatically detects which signal system you have attached to your VCR 10 Detect Automati...

Page 13: ...ter you AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH especially if some of the channels have weak signals or you don t want to watch them 1 2 3 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu Press 2 to display the ADD REMOVE CHANNELS screen Use CHANNEL up or down or number buttons to go to the channels you want to remove or add ADDIREMOVE CHANNELS Channel 115 is presently ADDED Press CLEAR to...

Page 14: ...t 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 I VCR Plus 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Preferences 6 Audio 7 Language 0 Exit 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 ...

Page 15: ...cordings 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 provided on the following pages 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 Time Date Display 1 ...

Page 16: ...bers for Cable TV 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 Ente r rain m ent Televisio n 34 ESPN Sports Network 47 The Family Channel 33 Home Box Office 95 Home Box Office 2 96 Home Box Office 3 51 The Learning Channel 46 Lifetime 58 The Movie Channel 48 ...

Page 17: ...irst Choice 96 First ChoiceTwo 97 First ChoiceThree 99 First Choice Four 90 House of Commons 91 La Chaine Francaise 51 The Learning Channel 65 MeteoMediadTheWeather 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 I 9...

Page 18: ...gaver 2 00 5 Tape Speed SLP 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 1 Remote Con...

Page 19: ...th its safety tab removed to start playing automatically AUTO TV VC R This feature controls whether the TV VCR switch changes automatically to the VCR mode when the VCR is turned on 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 IN FROM ANT and OUT TO TV jacks of y...

Page 20: ... 5 to switch between SP and SLR When making a recording you can override the preferred tape speed Press the SPEED button on the remote Set the tape speed in the timer or VCR Plus recording menu When you turn off the VCR the tape speed reverts to the one you have selected Tape Speeds SP Standard Play Gives the best quality recording but fewer programs can be recorded on the tape Special effects suc...

Page 21: ...recorded tape and recording a program should 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 V V VCR BASICS V V V V V VCR Basicstells you what you need to know in order to watch a movie or tape your favorite show 19 ...

Page 22: ...CA ProScan or GE VCR and sets the remote to control the VCR VCR FUNCTION BUTTONS CHAN Up or Down Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCR s channel memory CLEAR Resets time counter to 0 00 00 Allows you to change entries when setting the clock or a timer recording EADV Lets you view one frame with each press of the button when tape is in pause FWD Fast forwards the tape when the VCR is stop...

Page 23: ...ed or to decrease the speed 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 Switches the picture signal so that it either comes from the VCR or ...

Page 24: ... feature is set to ON the tape automatically begins playback if the safety tab on the cassette is removed Press FWD or REV to position the tape Press PLAY if necessary to begin tape play Press PAUSE for stop action Press TRACKING up or down to remove any streaks from the picture if necessary Press STOP to stop playback Pause If you pause the VCR automatically switches from pause to stop after a fe...

Page 25: ...the remote if you want to override the preferred Tape Speed setting 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 like during a commercial press PAUSE instead of STOR CHECKTHE SAFETY TAB No matter which recording option you use you need to make sure there is a tape in the VCR and that the tape s safety tab is in...

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Page 27: ...ferent recording features that are available to suit your needs Recording Features Recording explained inVCR Basics section Express Recording Timer Recording Timer RecordingwithVCR Plus Recording Broadcast Stereo or Second Audio Program SAP RecordingAudio Only Copying and EditingTapes 14 V V V RECORDING V V V V 25 ...

Page 28: ... the program you are watching 1 Press the SPEED button on the remote if you want to override the preferred Tape Speed setting 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 Record Length 1 30 Press REC to set length Each time you press the RECORD button you add 30 minu...

Page 29: ... 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 Insert a tape with the safety tab in place and enough tape to record the program PROGRAMS OVERLAP appears if you have entered two programs where the times overlap The output...

Page 30: ...annel list you can do it now 1 Display the CHANNELS menu from the VCR MAIN MENU 2 Display the VCR PLUS CHANNEL LIST menu 3 Go to Setting Up Your VCR if 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 2 Press 1 to display ...

Page 31: ...cessary 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 I One Time Channel 03 Cable Start Time 08 00 PM End Time 09 30 PM Start bate 10 24 97 Fri Tape Speed SLP Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU to save VCR Plus Recording Clock must be set correctly Insert a tape wit...

Page 32: ...NGS 1 Create a New Program 2 Review Existing Progs 3 Use VCR Plus Code 0 Exit 2 Press 2 to display the REVIEW PROGRAMS screen Program I One time Channel 104 Cable Start Time 12 00 AM End Time 01 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 S...

Page 33: ...record audio only from another audio source connected to the AUDIO IN R and L MONO jacks on the front or back of the VCR 1 Press the INPUT button on the remote to select line input The VCR records audio from the audio equipment connected to the AUDIO IN jacks 2 Press the SPEED button on the remote if you want to override the preferred Tape Speed setting 3 Start audio source playing and press RECOR...

Page 34: ...with safety tab in place into the recording VCR When you reach the point on the tape or program where you want to begin copying press PLAYoPAUSE and then PLAYePAUSE again on the playback VCR You may need to adjust the tracking Press the RECORD button then press PLAY PAUSE on the recording VCR Press the PLAYoPAUSE buttons on both VCRs at the same time to begin copying the tape To edit segments that...

Page 35: ...n be programmed to control a television and satellite receiver or cable box It is initially programmed to control an RCA GE or ProScanTV and satellite receiver Other manufacturers brands need to be programmed V V V 5 V PROGRAM THE REMOTE V V V 33 ...

Page 36: ...e 4 Enter the code from the code list 5 6 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 listed for your TV s brand 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...

Page 37: ...2 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 12 Technics 1...

Page 38: ...eiven 1 Point the remote at the box or receiver and press SAT CABLE If it does not turn on press SAT CABLE and then POWER 2 You may want to experiment to see which buttons will operate your cable box or digital satellite receiver Try pressing buttons such as CHAN up or down Cable Box Codes ABC 22 46 53 54 Anvision 07 08 Cablestar 07 08 Diamond 56 Eagle 07 08 Eastern International 02 General Instru...

Page 39: ...FEATURES TO ENHANCE VCR OPERATION Picture Search Options Pro Tect Plus TM Locking Time Counter On Screen Displays Tracking Audio Reception Audio Tape Playback V V V V 6 V OTH ER FEATURES V V 37 ...

Page 40: ...motion Slow motion works best for tapes recorded at the SPor SLP speed 1 Press SLOW on the remote to begin slow motion playback 2 Use TRACK up or down to remove any streaks from the picture 3 From PAUSE mode use FWD and REVto speed up or slow down slow motion playback 4 Press PLAY on the remote PLAY PAUSE on the VCR to return to normal playback The VCR switches automatically from slow motion playb...

Page 41: ...INDEX SEARCH menu on the TV screen 2 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 3 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 the VCR will locate the ...

Page 42: ... menu 7 Press REVto return to 0 00 00 on the tape ZERO SEARCH Current tape counter is 2 17 25 Press REV to go to O OO OO Press SEARCH to exit ZERO SEARCH Searching for 0 00 00 Press STOP to cancel PRO TECT PLUS TM LOCKING FEATURE To disable the usage of the VCR or to protect your timer recordings you can lock the VCR so that the buttons on the VCR or remote won t work To Lock Press and hold either...

Page 43: ...te end of the program You may want to press PLAY to verify Now you can begin recording at this spot Press INFO to remove the time counter from the screen and return to the normal display mode ON SCREEN DISPLAYS The INFO button shows the status of the VCR STOP PLAY RECORD etc channel number time counter date time and tape speed on the TV screen The date and time must be set before they can be displ...

Page 44: ... off To turn automatic tracking back on press both TRACKING buttons on the front of the VCR at the same time or eject the tape and reinsert it Tracking has no effect during recording only playback AUDIO SET UP FEATURES The audio set up features enhance your tape playback and recordings The features in this section are accessed through the AUDIO menu and are shown in the displays below 1 Press MENU...

Page 45: ...me audio on both the Hi Fi 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 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...

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Page 47: ...ddle 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 annantennas and cables are properly grounded Refer to the SafetyTips sheet packed with your unit PROTECT YOUR COMPONENTS FROM OVE RH EATI NG Do not block ventilation holes in any of the components Arrange the components so that air can circulate f...

Page 48: ... OUT TO TV The antenna cable supplied with your VCR is used to connect the VCR s OUT TO TV jack and your TV s antenna input RF Jack Audio Video Jacks and Cables RCA type The audio video jacks provide very good picture and stereo sound 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 video red for r...

Page 49: ... ADVANTAGES OF AUDIO VIDEO CABLE CONNECTIONS Using a simple antenna cable connection gives you good picture quality If your television has AN jacks I highly recommend using them to get even better picture and stereo sound when recording and playing back videotapes These connections give you more convenient operation by not having to share the signal from the antenna cable DON T FORGET ABOUT TH E A...

Page 50: ...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 switch on the back of the VCR Use the TV VCR button to watch 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 Be...

Page 51: ...r 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 the 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...

Page 52: ...o 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 the 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 ...

Page 53: ... 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 V V V V V V V REFERENCE 51 ...

Page 54: ...SE 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 when the VCR is stopped Searches the picture in reverse during playback STOP EJECT Stops the n...

Page 55: ...able supplied INDICATOR PANEL _ HI FI C_ STEREO I SAP f_ POWER _ VCR _ TIMER RECORD HI FI Indicator Lights during playback when Tape Playback HI FI LINEAR MIX feature is set to HI FI POWER Indicator Lights when the VCR is turned on RECORD Indicator Lights when the VCR is recording STEREO Lights when the VCR is receiving a stereo signal and you ve selected Stereo in the Audio Menu SAP Lights when t...

Page 56: ... VCR indicator on Check TV channel selected 3 or 4 to make sure it matches the channel selected with 3 CH 4 switch on back of VCR Check to make sure the TV s fine tuning is correct for the channel you have selected Check video cable connections between VCR and TV monitor Check to make sure the TV monitor is set to video input channel Try another tape Some snow streaks are normal during search stop...

Page 57: ...on Reset the clock Check to see if time and date are correct including AM PM Check to make sure the program did not exceed the tape s length or the tape was not rewound beforehand Check to make sure the VCR was turned off at the time recording was to start Check to make sure there was a tape in the VCR and the cassette s safety tab was intact VCR ejects cassette when the end of the tape is reached...

Page 58: ...can only be selected if Signal Type CABLE ANTENNAfeature is set to CABLE Cassette with safety tab removed does not start to play automatically Check to make sure the Auto Play ON OFFfeature is set to ON TIMER indicator flashes Check to make sure there isa cassettein the VCRwhen a timer recording isset Time counter disappears during searching This is normal On screen menus appear in English French ...

Page 59: ...tts 3 7 inches high 93 mm 15 inches wide 380 ram 12 inches deep 300 mm 7 Tpounds 3 5 kg 22 F to 149 F 30 C to 65 C 41 F to 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 e...

Page 60: ...ur 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 ot...

Page 61: ...n 47 50 Cleaning the VCR 57 CLEAR button 20 21 29 30 39 40 41 Clearing programs 30 Commercial scan feature 38 Component buttons 20 Connections 45 Audio video cable 47 choosing 47 50 iV with audio Video jacks 49 iV with audio Video jacks and cable box 50 iV with RF jack only 48 Controls front panel 52 Eject tape 23 EnergySaver 18 Express recording 26 EADV button 20 21 39 First setup 3 First things ...

Page 62: ...ndex 39 reverse 38 slow motion 38 zero 40 SEARCH button 21 38 39 40 Sensor remote 52 SETTIME and DATE screen 13 60 Set up cable box 8 channel list 28 Signal type 11 SLOW button 21 22 38 SLPtape speed 18 Solving problems 54 SPtape speed 18 Specifications 57 SPEED button 18 21 29 Speeds recording 18 STEREO indicator 43 STOP button 21 22 23 26 30 31 39 41 52 Stopping a timer recording 30 T Tab safety...

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