VR602HF USER’S GUIDE VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
Introduction Important Information WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this VCR to rain or moisture. WARNING RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. This symbol indicates “dangerous voltage” inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury.
Introduction Table of Contents Important Information Commercial Scan (SEARCH Button) _ 17 Warnings______________________________ i Slow Motion______________________ 17 Cautions ______________________________ i Pause for Stop-Action______________ 18 Note to Cable TV Installer _______________ i Frame Advance ___________________ 18 Product Registration ____________________ i Automatic Tracking _______________ 18 Manual Tracking__________________ 18 PLAYBACK: HI-FI / M I X / LINEAR Hooking Up the VCR
Hooking Up the VCR Choosing a Hookup The hookups on pages 3 through 5 are divided into two hookup types: Basic (A) and Advanced (B). The basic hookup shows the backs of TVs that have only an antenna/cable connection. It is the easier of the two and additional accessories may not be needed. The advanced hookup shows the VCR hooked up to a monitor/receiver (TV with audio and video jacks). This connection may improve the picture quality as well as convenience of operation.
Hooking Up the VCR Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box A. Basic hookup. A Use this hookup for a simple connection which requires fewer accessories. From Antenna or Cable 1. Set the 3CH.4 switch on back of VCR to either channel 3 or 4. Tune the TV to this channel and use the TV•VCR button to watch the VCR. 300/75 Ohm Adapter Back of VCR R IN FROM ANT. AUDIO1 OR L 2. Connect as shown. VHF/UHF OUT IN OUT TO TV 3 CH. 4 This connection may require additional accessories not provided.
Hooking Up the VCR Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels A. Basic hookup. Use this hookup for a simple connection which requires fewer accessories. A From Cable Back of VCR 1. Set the 3CH.4 switch on back of VCR to either channel 3 or 4. Cable Box Tune the TV to this channel and use the TV•VCR button to watch the VCR. IN RF Coaxial Cable R IN FROM ANT. AUDIO1 OUT L VHF/UHF 2. Connect as shown. OUT IN OUT TO TV 3 CH.
Hooking Up the VCR Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Only Pay Channels (such as HBO, Showtime, Pay-Per-View, etc.) A. Basic hookup. Use this hookup for a simple connection which requires fewer accessories. A From Cable Back of VCR 1. Set the 3CH.4 switch on back of VCR to either channel 3 or 4. Cable Box Tune the TV to this channel and use the TV•VCR button to watch the VCR. IN RF Coaxial Cable R IN FROM ANT. AUDIO1 OUT L VHF/UHF 2. Connect as shown. OUT IN OUT TO TV 3 CH.
Hooking Up the VCR Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes Option A hookup. A Use this hookup for a simple connection which requires fewer accessories. Playback VCR From Antenna, Cable or Cable Box R 1. Select a hookup from pages 2 through 5 and then modify with this connection. IN FROM ANT. AUDIO1 L VHF/UHF OUT 2. Set the 3CH.4 switch on the playback VCR to either channel 3 or 4. IN OUT TO TV 3 CH. 4 VIDEO1 Tune the recording VCR to this channel to receive the signal from the playback VCR.
Hooking Up the VCR Connecting a Stereo Amplifier/Receiver Record on the VCR from an amplifier/receiver. Back of VCR Connect your VCR to a stereo amplifier/ receiver to record stereo audio. R IN FROM ANT. AUDIO1 1. Select a hookup from pages 2 through 5 and then modify with this connection. L VHF/UHF OUT OUT TO TV IN 3 CH. 4 2. Connect as shown. VIDEO1 This connection requires additional accessories not provided. Audio/Video Cables 3. Plug in power cords of amplifier/ receiver, VCR, and TV.
Setting Up the VCR Startup 1. Check accessories with VCR. Contact your dealer if any items are missing. POWER TV•VCR PREV CH DISPLAY PLAY PAUSE 2 “AA” Batteries REC REW FF SLOW STOP 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 SEARCH 3 CHAN 0 INPUT CLEAR MENU SPEED F. ADV TRACKING Remote (Stock No. 221347) RF Coaxial Cable (Stock No. 221346) 2. Insert batteries in remote. 3. Turn on the TV. A. Turn on the TV. B. If you used one of the basic hookups, tune the TV to the channel selected with the 3CH.
Setting Up the VCR Startup 5. Place channels in the VCR’s memory. The first time you turn on the VCR or after a power interruption, the VCR displays a message on the TV screen prompting you to AUTO-SEARCH CHANNELS for the VCR. If the message does not appear, go to step A below. If the message appears, follow the directions on the screen. AUTO-SEARCH CHANNELS CONNECT ANTENNA CABLE... THEN PRESS CH UP Wait until the channel numbers stop changing. This takes about one to two minutes.
Setting Up the VCR Startup 7. Use TV•VCR button. Skip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups. When using one of the basic hookups, the TV•VCR button lets you switch between the picture coming from the VCR or television channels. This button lets you record a program on the VCR while watching another channel on the TV. Details are on page 20. A. Press TV•VCR to see the picture from the VCR. The VCR indicator lights in the display panel. B. Press CHAN up or down to change channels on the VCR.
Setting Up the VCR Startup 9. Set the time and date. VCR MAIN MENU A. Press MENU on remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU. B. Press 5 to display SET VCR CLOCK. The TIMER indicator in the VCR’s display panel flashes if the clock is not set. 1 2 3 4 5 TIMER PROGRAMMING REVIEW PROGRAMS CHANNEL SETUP VCR SETUP OPTIONS SET VCR CLOCK C. Enter the time and date with the number buttons on the remote. • Press 0 before single-digit numbers. Example: press 0, then 5, then 0, then 7 for a time of 5:07.
Using the Remote Control VCR Function Buttons CHAN (Channel Up or Down) Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCR’s channel memory. CLEAR Resets time counter to 0:00:00. POWER TV•VCR PREV CH DISPLAY PLAY PAUSE Lets you change entries when setting the time or VCR for a timer recording. REC REW FF DISPLAY Shows VCR operating displays on the TV screen. Displays the time counter. SLOW STOP SEARCH 1 2 3 4 5 6 FF (Fast Forward) Fast forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped.
Using the Remote Control VCR Function Buttons Numbers (0 through 9) Select a channel up to 99 by pressing two numbers. Select a cable channel over 99 by pressing and holding 1 until 1-- appears on the screen. Then press the other two numbers. PAUSE Pauses action for viewing during playback. Pauses recording to prevent recording of unwanted scenes. PLAY Plays a tape. POWER Turns VCR on and off. PREV CH (Previous Channel) Switches between two channels. Select one channel and then select another.
Playing a Tape Operating Instructions To play a tape 1. Turn on the TV and tune it to channel 3, 4, or the TV’s video input to see the picture from the VCR. 2. Insert a tape in the VCR. The VCR automatically turns on. The VCR indicator lights if the AUTO TV/VCR feature is turned ON. The tape automatically begins playback if the safety tab on the cassette has been removed and the AUTO PLAY feature is turned on.
Playing a Tape Using the Playback Features AUTO PLAY Feature This feature lets you tell the VCR whether to automatically start playing when a tape with the safety tab removed is inserted. VCR MAIN MENU 1 2 3 4 TIMER PROGRAMMING REVIEW PROGRAMS CHANNEL SETUP VCR SETUP OPTIONS SETUP OPTIONS 1 2 3 4 REMOTE CONTROL: VCR1 AUTO PLAY: ON AUTO TV/VCR: ON AUDIO SETUP 0 EXIT TO MAIN MENU 1. Press MENU on the remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU. 2. Press 4 to display the SETUP OPTIONS menu. 3.
Playing a Tape Using the Playback Features DISPLAY Button 1. Press DISPLAY to display the status of the VCR, channel number, time counter, date, time, and tape speed on the TV screen. You must set the time and date before they can be displayed. If you do not press DISPLAY again, this display times out. STOP Press DISPLAY CH 05 0:30:00 Status Displays 11/17/95 FRI 01:30AM SLP 2. Press DISPLAY again to continually display the time counter on the TV screen. 3.
Playing a Tape Using the Playback Features Zero Search The zero search feature lets you quickly return to a counter reading of 0:00:00 at any spot on the tape. This is especially convenient when you want to watch a segment of the tape several times. 1. Insert the prerecorded tape. 2. Press DISPLAY twice to display only the time counter on the TV screen. 3. Use PLAY, FF, or REW to advance to the place on the tape where you want to return quickly.
Playing a Tape Using the Playback Features Pause for Stop Action This feature stops the tape in action and lets you examine the details of the scene. Stop action works best for tapes recorded in the SP or SLP speed. 1. Press PAUSE during playback to stop the action. 2. Press TRACKING up or down on the remote to reduce any jittering of the picture. 3. Press PAUSE or PLAY to return to playback. The VCR automatically switches from stop-action playback to stop after a few minutes. Frame Advance (F.
Playing a Tape Using the Playback Features PLAYBACK: HI-FI/MIX/LINEAR Feature The VCR records the same audio on both the Hi-Fi and linear tracks on the tape. The Hi-Fi sound is recorded on separate left and right stereo channels. Monaural sound is recorded on the linear track. To enjoy Hi-Fi sound, connect your VCR to a stereo television or amplifier/receiver using the audio/video jacks. The PLAYBACK: HIFI/MIX/LINEAR feature lets you select which audio you play back. To Select Playback Sound 1.
Recording a Program Types of Recordings Your VCR provides different recording features. These features are explained in the following sections. Recording Speeds Press SPEED on the remote to select a recording speed (SP, LP, or SLP). The speed you select appears on the TV screen. SP (Standard Play) gives the best quality recording. That is why most prerecorded, rental tapes are recorded in SP. Fewer programs can be recorded on the tape.
Recording a Program Express Recording Express recording lets you record up to four hours without using the timer program feature. The VCR turns off automatically at the end of the recording. POWER STOP•EJECT TV•VCR CHANNEL POWER VCR TIMER Hi-Fi STEREO SAP RECORD REW PLAY FWD PAUSE RECORD TRACKING PLAY Operating Instructions RECORD 1. Turn on the VCR. 2. Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. 3. Select the channel you want to record. 4.
Recording a Program Stereo Broadcast TV or SAP (Second Audio Program) Some TV programs are broadcast with stereo audio or a second audio language (SAP). The RECEPTION: STEREO/SAP/MONO feature lets you select the type of audio you want to record. To record stereo broadcast TV or SAP Turn on the TV and tune it to the VCR viewing channel, either 3, 4, or the TV’s video input. 1. Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. 2.
Recording a Program Recording Audio Only You can record audio only from another audio source connected to the AUDIO1 IN (L and R) jacks on the back of the VCR. To Record Audio Only (Refer to hookup on page 7.) 1. Press the INPUT button on the remote until VIDEO appears on the TV screen. The VCR records audio from the audio equipment connected to the AUDIO1 IN jacks. 2. Use SPEED on the remote to select the recording speed. The tape speed indicator appears on the TV screen. 3.
Recording a Program Recording While You’re Away (Timer Recording) The timer program feature lets you program the VCR to record up to eight different programs within a one-year period. Before setting the timer, make sure that: • The clock is set correctly. • A tape with a safety tab has been inserted with enough tape to record the programs. • If you receive all channels from a cable box, complete CABLE BOX SETUP on the next page. Setting a Timer Recording 1.
Recording a Program Recording While You’re Away (Timer Recording) Select cable box viewing channel. (Required only if all channels are received from a cable box.) 1. Press MENU on the remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU. 2. Press 3 to display the CHANNEL SETUP menu. 3. Press 4 to display the CABLE BOX SETUP menu. VCR MAIN MENU 1 TIMER PROGRAMMING 2 REVIEW PROGRAMS 3 CHANNEL SETUP CHANNEL SETUP 1 2 3 4 AUTO-SEARCH CHANNELS ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS TUNING MODE: CABLE CABLE BOX SETUP 4.
Recording a Program Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes Operating Instructions (Refer to hookup on page 6.) Use this VCR as the playback VCR and the other as the recording VCR. Caution: The unauthorized recording of television programs and other materials may infringe the rights of others. 1. Turn on the TV and VCRs. 2. Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel, either 3, 4, or the TV’s video input. 3.
References Specifications Format: VHS Record/Playback System: Video: 4-Head Audio: VHS Hi-Fi Stereo record/playback system Video Signal System: EIA standard: NTSC color Antenna: 75-ohm external VHF/UHF combined antenna terminal Tuner: USA: Type: Autoprogramming frequency synthesis Power Requirement: 120V AC, 60 Hz Power Consumption: 23 watts Dimensions: 3.5 inches high (89 mm) 15 inches wide (380 mm) 11.2 inches deep (285 mm) Weight: 8.4 pounds (3.
References Location of Controls Front Panel Tape Compartment POWER STOP•EJECT TV•VCR CHANNEL POWER VCR TIMER Hi-Fi STEREO SAP RECORD REW PLAY FWD PAUSE RECORD TRACKING Remote Sensor CHANNEL or TRACKING up or down RECORD Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCR’s channel memory. Press RECORD and PLAY at the same time to start the VCR recording. Adjusts tracking during playback. Used for express recording.
References Location of Controls Back Panel R IN FROM ANT. AUDIO1 L VHF/UHF OUT IN OUT TO TV 3 CH. 4 VIDEO1 3CH.4 Switch Selects the channel to which you tune the TV to see the VCR picture if you connect the VCR using one of the basic hookups. VIDEO1 IN and AUDIO1 (R and L) IN Jacks Receive signals from another component like a VCR or camcorder when it is connected to these jacks. Use INPUT on the remote to select. IN FROM ANT.
References Trouble Checks Sometimes problems can be easily solved by checking a few basic things. Check below before you call for help or take your VCR to an Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter. Trouble Here's what to try: No power • Plug VCR into an operating outlet. • Check connections. VCR does not respond to remote • Remove batteries and hold down one or more buttons for several seconds to drain the microprocessor inside the remote and reset it. Re-install the batteries and try remote again.
References Trouble Checks Trouble Here's what to try: Rewind does not operate • Tape already rewound. Timer recording not made or wrong program recorded • Cable box was not turned on at time recording was to begin. • Program entered incorrectly (wrong channel or times). • Power interruption. Reset clock. See page 11. • Check to see if time and date are correct — including AM/PM. • Program exceeded tape’s length or tape was not rewound beforehand.
References Limited Warranty What your warranty covers: • Any defect in material or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • 90 days for labor charges. • One year for parts. The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental. What we will do: • Pay any Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter the labor charges to repair your VCR. • Pay any Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter for the new or, at our option, refurbished replacement parts required to repair your VCR.
References Index 3CH.4 Switch ...................................3-8,9,29 Accessories, Included ................................8 Add or Remove Channels from Memory...................................................9 ADD/REMOVE CHANNEL Menu ............9 Amplifier/Receiver Connections.............7 Antenna Connections .............................2,3 AUDIO SETUP Menu ....................19,22,23 Audio Only, Recording ...........................23 AUDIO1/VIDEO1 IN Jacks.......
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