RCA VR627HF, User Manual

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Page 2: ...r 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 Care and Cleaning Use a soft cloth or the dusting attachment of your vacuum cleane...

Page 3: ...me and Date 12 Second Audio Program 13 VCR Basics 15 Remote Control Buttons 16 Playing a Tape 17 Automatic Rewind 18 Tape Eject 18 Recording 18 Check the Safety Tab 18 Recording 19 OTR Recording 20 Timer Recording 21 Stopping a Timer Recording 22 Reviewing and Clearing Programs 22 Recording Broadcast Stereo or SAP Second Audio Program TV 23 Recording Audio Only 23 Playing Back Audio Only 24 Copyin...

Page 4: ... and Coaxial Cables F type 32 Audiofideo Jacks and Cables RCA type 32 Choosing a VCR Connection 33 Advantages of AudioNideo Cable Connections 33 TV with RF Jack Only 34 TV with AudioNideo Jacks 35 TV with A V Jacks and Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels Only 36 Reference 37 Front Panel 38 Display Panel 39 Back Panel 40 Troubleshooting Tips 41 How to Find Your TV s Video Input Channel 45 Specific...

Page 5: ...ning about the time and date your remote control s features working with channels and basic video tape operations are essential to get all you can out of theVCR Once you are comfortable with these features feel free to refer to other sections because they cover the more detailed information V V WHAT REMAINS The final sections of this manual contain playback and recording information a detailed con...

Page 6: ...R 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 to the right If you have a TV with AUDIO VIDEO jacks use the jacks for a better connection Refer to the section Connections toward the back of the manual for additional connection options STEP 4 PLUG IN THE VCR Your VCR s power cord has a plastic band strung through the blade...

Page 7: ...f an initial set up which helps you set different options for your VCR STEP 7 INITIAL SETUP Your VCR will ask you to select a language after it has been hooked up to the TV plugged in and turned on Then press the MENU button LANGUAGE FRAN_AIS ESPA_OL SELECT I T END HENU English is selected as the default language but you can change it to French or Spanish by using the arrow buttons on the remote c...

Page 8: ...selections you want Then press the ENTERbutton to make your selecbon 3 The arrow buttons on the remote control are used to highlight different parts of the time and date The hour is highlighted first by default and 12 is blinking Use the arrows to set the hour To change the hour to PM scroll with the arrows until the right hour is selected Next highlight the minutes using the arrow buttons on the ...

Page 9: ...t you need to set up before using your VCR for the first time Select a Language Cable Antenna Selection Setup for a Cable Box Set up the Antenna Set Time and Date SE I FING UPTHE VCR Set Up the VCR s Channels Auto Scan Adding and Deleting Channels Setup a Second Audio Program SAP V 7 ...

Page 10: ... VCR to display information LANGUAGE SELECTION 1 On your remote control press the MENU button to display the VCR s main MENU MENU PROGRAM PRESET SELECT A ENTER END MENU Use the remote control s arrow keys to highlight the SET UP selection then press ENTER on the remote control SET UP PIII SAP SET ON ANTENNA MANU SELECT A _ P END MENU Use the AT arrow buttons on the remote control to highlight the ...

Page 11: ...ns on the remote to highlight the CATV selection then press MENU on the remote control Your VCR is now set up to accept a cable signal You will tune to the channel that your TV uses to see the signal If recording cable TV programming you need to make sure the VCR is set to this same channel usually 03 04 or the Video input Channel VCR CHANNELS LIST Your VCR may come with a channel list preset at t...

Page 12: ...the PRESETselection and press ENTER on the remote control PRESET CLOCK SET t i m a I SELECT V END MENU 3 Use the arrow keys to highlight the CH MEMORY selection and press ENTER on the remote control EH MEMORY TV EATV TV CATV t_ M ADD EH CH ERASE CH EH SELECT P END MENU 4 Use the arrow keys to highlight the AUTO SCAN selection and then use the p arrow keys to highlight ON The VCR begins scanning fo...

Page 13: ...ht the CH MEMORY selection and press ENTER on the remote control 3 To add channels use the arrow keys to highlight the ADD CH selection and the screen displays CH MEMORY TV CATV TV CATV AUTO SCAN OFF ON ERASE CH CH I TO SET CH PUSH 0 9 KEYSffiffi SELECT Y END MENU 4 Use the 0 9 buttons on the remote to enter the channel you wish to add The cursor will blink for a moment over the ADD CH heading and...

Page 14: ...ord any show you program into the VCR s memory Time and date must also be set before the clock will display properly on the front of the recorder SE n ING TIME AND DATE 1 Press MENU on the remote control to display the VCR s main MENU MENU PROGRAM SET UP 2 SELECT ENTER END MENU Use the arrow keys on the remote control to highlight the PRESETselection then press ENTER on the remote control PRESET C...

Page 15: ...dio Program SAP To take advantage of this second audio signal you must first turn on the VCR s SAP feature 1 Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the VCR s main MENU MENU PROGRAM 2 PRESET SELECT AV ENTER END MENU Use the arrow keys on the remote control to highlight the SET UP selection then press ENTER on the remote control SET UP FF _llJ I I ANTENNA MANU LANGUAGE m FRA ESP SELE...

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Page 17: ...tions play a recorded tape and record a program wil help you get the most out of yourVCR This section shows you the basics of using yourVCR It discusses things like using the remote control playing a tape and recording programs Y Y VCR BASICS V V I VCR Basicstells you what you need to know in order to watch a movie J or tape your favorite show 15 ...

Page 18: ...acks on the front of the VCR MENU Brings up VCR s main MENU on the TV screen Also exits out of menu screens to the previous menu Numbers 0 through 9 100 Select a channel up to 99 by pressing the 0 9 buttons Select a cable channel over 99 by pressing the 100 button When 1 appears on the screen press the other two numbers PAUSE Pauses playback or recording Press PAUSE again to return to playback or ...

Page 19: ...t and hit the TV VCR button on the remote so that the VCR display appears on the VCR s front panel 2 Insert a tape in the VCR DTJ _ _i _ I I 1 U LIL I 3P M The VCRdisplay indicates that the unit is in VCRmode suitable to watch a tape J The tape automatically begins playback if the safety tab on the cassette is removed PressFWD or REVto position the tape Press PLAY on the VCR or remote control if n...

Page 20: ...the remote to change between SPand ER 2 Press the RECORD button REC OTR buttons on the remote 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 STOR To resume recording press PAUSE CH ECK TH E SAFETY TAB No matter how you record you need to make sure there is a tape in the VCR and that the s...

Page 21: ...ime to explain the different advanced recording features available to suit your needs Recording Features on your VCR include Recording explained in the VCR Basics section OTR Recording Timer Recording Broadcast Stereo or Second Audio Program SAP Audio Only Recording Copying and Editing Tapes RECORDING V V 19 ...

Page 22: ...d by using the INFO button on the remote control and on the VCR front panel 2 Press the REC button REC OTR buttons on the remote control to begin recording 3 Repeatedly press the REC OTR buttons on the remote to set end time of the recording OTR 12 30 EP 36 Screen shown is just an example Each time you press the RECJOTRbutton you increase the recording time to the next half hour up to 4 hours tota...

Page 23: ...ily recording during the standard work week Choose WKLYSU through WKLYSA for once a week recordings Use the arrow button on the remote control to highlight the first ON field the hour This field marks the start time of the program Scroll to the correct hour including AM or PM using the arrow buttons on the remote control Use the arrow button on the remote control to highlight the next ON field min...

Page 24: ... the bullet round circle is highlighted in the PROGRAM screen and use the arrow buttons to highlight the next available field Then follow steps I 8 to complete PROGRAM CH DATE ON OFF RPD _ _ SELEET A _ END MENU A hnJshed program recording screen used i5 an example only STOPPING A TIMER RECORDING To stop or cancel a timer recording in progress even an OTR recording Press and hold the POWER button o...

Page 25: ... the type of audio you want to record See Other Features section for more information 7 Press REC OTR to start recording 8 Press STOP when you are finished RECORDING AUDIO ONLY You can record audio only from another audio source connected to the AUDIO IN R and L jacks on the front of the VCR 1 Press the INPUT button on the remote to select the line input L appears on the VCR s front panel The VCR ...

Page 26: ...g coaxial cables for the connection tune recording VCR to channel 3 or 4_the one selected on the playback VCR If 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 ta...

Page 27: ...FEATURES TO ENHANCE VCR OPERATION Time Counter On Screen Displays Audio Reception Audio Playback V V V OTHER FEATURES 25 ...

Page 28: ...o return to normal playback SLOW MOTION You can view a tape using slow motion or frame by frame action Slow motion and frame advance works well for tapes recorded at the SP or EP speeds For Frame Advance 1 Press PLAY on the remote control to begin playback 2 During playback press PAUSE and then PLAY again to begin single frame playback For Slow Motion Playback 1 Press PLAYto begin playback 2 Press...

Page 29: ...ing has no effect 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 or the RESETbutton on the remote control is pressed For example if you record a 30 minute pr...

Page 30: ...Connections section of this manual for more information The VCR s default audio mode is stereo This is reflected in both the appearing on the front panel s display 1 Pressing the AUDIO SEL button changes the setting to mono sound coming from the left channel This setting is fine if your TV does not have stereo capabilities or if you do not have A V connections 3 Pressing the AUDIO SEL button on th...

Page 31: ... and linear tracks 1 To select the SAP mode press MENU on the remote control to display the VCR s main MENU MENU PROGRAM 2 PRESET SELECT A ENTER END MENU Use the arrow buttons on the remote control to highlight the SET UP selection then press the ENTER button SET UP I_o N_Imr Jr_ I ANTENNA MANU LANGUAGE riJmr_ FRA ESP SELECT A ENR MENU 3 The SAP selection is already highlighted so use the 4 arrow ...

Page 32: ...ect which audio you use during playback With a normal stereo recording switching the audio channels with the remote button results in the following left channel audio only right channel audio only IEI stereo audio No channels selected linear audio on both channels With the SAP feature turned on in the menu system switching the audio channels with the remote button results in the following linear a...

Page 33: ...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 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 f...

Page 34: ...ed with your VCR is used to connect the VCR s RF OUT jack and your l V santenna input 0 RF Jack AUDIO VIDEO JACKS AND CABLES RCA TYPE The AUDIO VIDEO jacks provide very good picture quality and Hi Fi sound and can be used if your TV has audio video input jacks For more information about input channels see page 45 These jacks are used for most audio video connections between components The VCR AUDI...

Page 35: ...ramble Pay Channels Only If you need to connect additional components not shown in the diagrams here and are unsure of how to connect them refer to the instruction manual that came with that particular component ADVANTAGES OF AUDIO VIDEO CABLE CONNECTIONS Using a simpte coaxial cable connection gives you good picture quality If your television has audio video jacks though it is highly recommended ...

Page 36: ...le or antenna connection 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 TO PLAY A TAPE 1 Insert a tape 2 If necessary press PLAY TO RECORD ONE PROGRAM AND WATCH ANOTH ER 1 Begin recording a program using one of the ...

Page 37: ...axial cable for cable antenna connection 2 for cable box 2 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 see page 45 for more information Use of TVoVCR button is not required TO PLAY A TAPE 1 Insert a tape 2 If necessary press PLAY TO RECORD ONE PROGRAM AND WATCH ANOTHER 1 B...

Page 38: ... cables 2 audio video cables 1 splitter TO CONNECT I 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 see page 45 for more information Use of TVeVCR button is not required TO PLAY A TAPE 1 Insert a tape 2 If necessary press PLAY TO RECORD A SCRAMBLED OR UNSCRAMBLED PROGRAM AND WATCH ANOTHER UNSCRAMBLED PROGRA...

Page 39: ...a description of the unit s controls and displays You will also find the section Troubleshooting Tips in this Appendix These areas might help resolve some of those simple problems Finally this section of the manual also contains your warranty information V V V V V REFERENCE 37 ...

Page 40: ...tape is playing Press both together to re center tracking FWD Forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped Searches the picture forward during playback PLAY Plays a tape POWER Turns the VCR on or off RECORD Starts VCR 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 playba...

Page 41: ...e VCR is recording taking the place of the clock on the VCR s display A red circle appears in the display and a circle appears on the VCR s on screen display if this option is enabled TIMER INDICATOR r_l Lights during a timer recording or when the VCR is set for a timer recording and the VCR is turned off VCR INDICATOR Determines the source of the picture Applies only if the VCR Viewing Channel is...

Page 42: ...okups Does not apply if you use the AN hook ups to connect the VCR to the TV AUDIO R and L and VIDEO OUT Jacks Sends signals from VCR to another component like a TV or VCR when connected by these jacks with A V cables ANT IN Jack Receives a signal from an antenna or cable system when attached RF OUT Jack Passesthe VCR s signal to TV using the coaxial cable supplied 40 ...

Page 43: ...r 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 isset to video input see How to Find Your TV s Video Input Channel in this section for more information Try...

Page 44: ...e Check to make sure the tape is not broken Check to make sure the VCR is not in pause mode Press PAUSE or PLAY on the remote control to return to normal playback REWIND DOES NOT OPERATE Check to make sure the tape is not already rewound WILL NOT RECORD Check to make sure the safety tab is intact Check to make sure the VCR is not in the line input mode Press the INPUT SELECTbutton on the remote co...

Page 45: ... AUTO SCAN 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 PressPLAYto return to normal playback CANNOT SELECT CHANNELS OVER 69 Cable channels over 69 can only be selected if the TV CATV feature in the PRESET CH MEMORY menu is set to CATV CASSETTE DOES NOT START TO PLAY AUTOMATICALLY Check to make sure ...

Page 46: ...laying must be recorded in stereo in order to use the Hi Fi feature Must use the AUDIO VIDEO OUT jacks on the back of the VCR to hear stereo sound Must be hooked to a component capable of playing stereo sound STEREO AUDIO TOO NOISY Stereo signal is weak Set audio reception to only Adjust the tracking by pressing the Channel up or down buttons A T to minimize the noise 44 ...

Page 47: ...ow which you can try first Press a button on the TV s remote control see table below Selecting the channel from the TV s menu system see table below Tune directly to the channel by selecting a specific number see table below Go through all channels in the TV s channel list by pressing the channel up or down buttons on the remote control or TV Some common scenarios are listed in the following table...

Page 48: ...h 90 mm 14 57 inches wide 370 mm 10 63 inches deep 270 mm 6 4 pounds 2 9 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 easily scratc...

Page 49: ...OUR 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 o...

Page 50: ...r 39 Time Counter Display 39 Timer Indicator 39 VCR Indicator 39 E EJECT button 16 ENTER button 16 F First Things First 3 Forward Search 26 Frame Advance 26 Front Panel A V Jacks 38 Channel Up Down 38 FWD 38 Play Button 38 Power Button 38 RECbutton 38 Remote Sensor 38 REW 38 Speed Indicator 38 Stop Eject Button 38 Front Panel Diagram 38 FWD 38 FWD button 16 Index 48 INFO button 16 Initial Setup 5 ...

Page 51: ...o Program SAP 23 Selecting Channels 10 Setting Up the VCR 7 Setup Features 7 SHIFT button 17 SLOW button 17 Slow Motion 26 Specifications 46 SPEED button 17 STOP button 17 STOP EJECT 3B Tape Ejecting 18 Recording 18 Safety Tab 18 Tape Playback 30 Tapes Playing 17 Time and Date 12 Setting 12 Time Counter 27 TIMER button 17 Timer Program Tools 22 Timer Recording 21 Timer Recordings Reviewing and Cle...

Page 52: ...oducts tathe 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 1999 Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc Trademark s Registered Marca s Registrada s Printed in Singapore TOCOM 15510020 288E9460 ...