video cassette recorder user's guide VR622HF
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First things Setting First .............................................................. up the VCR ......................................................... 3 7 Using the Menu to Set Up Features ................................................. 8 Language .......................................................................................... 8 Cable Box Setup ............................................................................ VCR Channels List ............................................
Other Features .............................................................. 31 Picture Search Options ..................................................................... 32 Forward and Reverse Search .................................................... 32 Slow Motion .................................................................................. 32 Commercial Scan (Search Button) ........................................... 32 Frame Advance ......................................................
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STEP 1: UNPACK The following WHAT'S BOX items come packed in the box: • VCR • Remote control • RF antenna cable STEP 2: INSTALL REMOTE IN THE BATTERIES IN THE CONTROL Follow these steps whenever you need to install or change the batteries in your VCR remote. 1. Remove the cover of the battery compartment. 2. Place batteries in remote, matching battery to the diagram 3. the + and - ends of each inside the compartment. Replace the cover.
STEP 5: TUNE THE TV Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel The VCR viewing channel is channel 3 or 4 or the TVs video input • If you connect your VCR using the ANTENNA connectors with RF antenna cable set the 3CH4 switch to channel 3 or channel 4--the • channel you want to use on your TV If you connect your VCR using the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks with audio/video cables select the TVs video input to see the signal. See the TV Owner's Manual.
STEP 8: ACCESS THE MENUS When you've completed Interactive Setup, try out the VCR's regular on-screen menus. The MENU and number buttons let you access, select, and change menu items. For example, to change the Auto Play setting, you would do the following: 1. Press MENU to bring up the VCR MAIN MENU. VCR 2. VCR 2 Timer 3 Time 4 Channels MAIN 1 MENU Plus+ Recordings 5 Preferences 6 Audio 7 Language 0 Exit Press 5 to display the PREFERENCESmenu. PREFERENCES 3.
SET-UP FEATURES Below using is a list of features the on-screen • Select • Set upVCR that you can customize V menus.
USING THE MENU TO SET UP FEATURES You can change the setup of the VCR's features using the menu system. Each feature is explained in this section. LA N G UAG E Select your preferred language, and the on-screen displays will appear in that language. 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. VCR . VCR 2 3 Timer Time 4 Channels MAIN 1 MENU Plus+ Recordings 5 Preferences 6 Audio 7 Language 0 Exit Press 7 to select and display the LANGUAGE menu. LANGUAGE Select a language.
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. VCR 2. VCR 2 Timer 3 Time 4 Channels MAIN 1 MENU Plus+ Recordings 5 Preferences 6 Audio 7 Language 0 Exit Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu. CHANNELS . 1 Auto 2 Add/Remove Channel 3 4 Signal Type: VCR Plus+ Channel 5 Cable 0 Exit Box CABLE List Setup Press 5 to display CABLE BOX SETUP.Then select one of the three choices. CABLE DO box you to BOX SETUP use your receive channels channels. .
VCR CHANNELS LIST Your VCR may come with a channel list preset at the factory. Even though your VCR may come with a list, it's possible that you may want to add or eliminate on whether they are active. To AUTO 1. CHANNEL SEARCH Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. VCR 2. some channels depending MAIN 1 VCR 2 Timer 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Preferences 6 Audio 7 Language 0 Exit MENU Plus+ Recordings Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu. CHANNELS 3.
AUTO Now CHANNEL SEARCH scanning Press any channel key to 14 cancel The VCR begins scanning for the available channels--this takes about one to two minutes. The lowest channel is tuned once the search is complete. Now, pressing CHANNEL up or down should only select the active channels. To Change the Signal Type 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. 2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu. 3. Press 3 to change the SIGNAL TYPE between CABLE and ANTENNA.
TIME AND DATE Before you set the time and date, set the AUTO DST (DaylightSaving Time) feature to ON or OFF for your area. Set Daylight-Saving 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. VCR . Time 1 VCR 2 3 Timer Time 4 Channels MAIN MENU Plus+ Recordings 5 Preferences 6 Audio 7 Language 0 Exit Press 3 to display the TIME menu. TIME .
. Press 3 to display the TIME menu. TIME 3. 1 Set 2 Auto Time 0 Exit and Date DST: ON Press 1 to display the SET TIME AND DATE screen. SET TIME Time AND DATE --:-(hh:mm) Date --/--/-- Press MENU to cancel 4. Enter the data using the number buttons. single-digit SET numbers and follow TIME AND Time 12:34 Date 10/24/97 Press CLEAR Press MENU Press 0 before the on-screen directions.
2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu. CHANNELS 3. 1 Auto 2 Add/Remove Channel Search 3 4 Signal Type: VCR Plus+ Channel 5 Cable 0 Exit Channels Box CABLE List Setup Press 4 to display the VCR PLUS+ CHANNEL LIST screen. VCR+ Channel 5 My Channel -- 4 3 -> -> -> .
VCR PLUS WORKSHEET Broadcast or Cable-TV Station Name VCR Plus+ Channel Number* * HBO 33 ESPN 34 Channel Number You Receive the Station On* Two-Digit VCR Plus+ Channel Numbers for Cable TV (Canadian 67 Allarcom List) Pay Television/ Superchannel 44 Arts 72 Cable & Entertainment News Network-Headline News *Check **Check your local your local or cable listing listing for the for broadcast channel number you or VCR Plus+ channel receive number this station 61 Cable News Network
WHAT'S NEXT--ADDITIONAL FEATURES IN THE SET-UP PREFERENCES The features in this section are all accessed through PREFERENCESmenu. 1. the Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. VCR 2. MENU MAIN 1 VCR 2 3 Timer Time 4 Channels MENU Plus+ Recordings 5 Preferences 6 Audio 7 Language 0 Exit Press 5 to display the PREFERENCESmenu.
The VCR will only respond to the compatible VCR2.LD, or DVD.VCR2 button. remote's VCR2, If you change the remote setting to VCR2, the remote that came with your VCR will no longer control it. To change the remote setting back to VCR1, display the PREFERENCESmenu, press 1, and then press VCR1 on your compatible AUTO remote. PLAY This feature allows the VCR to automatically start playing when you insert a tape with the safety tab removed. Press 2 to switch between ON or OFF.
EN E RGYSAVE R TM By default, inactivity. feature. this VCR automatically turns off after two hours of Press 4 to change the time delay, or to disable the • OFF: The VCR will remain turned on until you shut it off. • 1:00, 2:00, or 3:00: The VCR turns off after one, two, or three hours of inactivity. Thirty seconds before shutting screen reading, off, the VCR will warn you with a "The VCR will turn off in 30 seconds. Press any key to cancel.
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REMOTE CHAN BUTTONS 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. POWER EADV Lets you view one frame with each press of the button when tape is in pause. 000 O FWD Fast forwards forward through the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches a tape during playback. Increases speed of slow- motion playback. GO BACK Switches between two channels.
STOP Stops the current VCR function rewind, or fast forward. TRACKING Up or Down such as record, playback, Lets you manually reduce the streaks that may appear on the picture during play, slow, or pause. Reduces picture "jitter" TV.VCR during play-pause. Switches the picture signal so that it either comes from the VCR or cable/antenna system. PLAYI NG A TAPE 1. Tune the TV to your VCR viewing channel (3, 4, or TV's video input). 2. Insert a tape in the VCR.
AUTOMATIC REWI N D The VCR automatically the tape during rewinds the tape if it reaches the end of playback. While rewinding, you can press POWER and the VCR will turn off after rewinding. TAPE EJECT Press STOPoEJECT on theVCR when it is stopped to eject the tape. RECORDING If you want to record something that you're watching, you can use basic recording. 1. Press the SPEED button override the preferred 2. 3. on the remote if you want to Tape Speed setting.
SEVERAL Now that RECORDING you've steps to operate different recording suit your needs.
RECORDING FEATURES There are four ways to record programs: • Recording lets you press one button to start recording a program. (See VCR Basics section.) Express Recording are watching, recording Timer lets you start recording after a designated Recording Timer Recording 1. at a predetermined time. a PlusCode number found RECORDING portion when you want to quickly record the of the program you are watching. on the remote if you want to override the preferred Tape Speed setting. 2.
TIMER RECORDING You can set up as many as eight timer 1. recording programs. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. VCR MAIN 1 VCR 2 3 Timer Time 4 Channels 5 Preferences 6 Audio 7 Language 0 Exit MENU Plus+ Recordings r 2. Press 2 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu. TIMER Timer Recording Clock must be set correctly. RECORDINGS 1 Create a 2 Review Existing 3 Use VCR New Program Progs.
. Review the information to make sure it is correct, and then press MENU to save. Program 1 (One Channel 03 Start Time End time) Time Start Date Tape PM 09:30 PM Fri SLP I=SP Press CLEAR Press MENU TIMER Cable 08:00 10/24/97 Speed Program I has been Remember to recordable turn the tape VCR off the saved insert program start a and before time.
. Enter the VCR PlusCode number shown in your local television programming VCR Enter 4. Number TV 12876 Press CLEAR Press MENU listing) to correct when done Press MENU to enter the VCR PlusCode number. HOW often should program . PLUS+ PlusCode (From guide. this record? 1 One 2 Daily time 3 Weekdays 4 Weekly 0 Cancel (every day) (M-F) (once per week) Indicate how often you want the program to be recorded.
STOPPING ATIMER RECORDING To stop or cancel a timer recording in progress (even an express recording): • Press and hold the STOP button on the remote (STOP.EJECT button on the VCR) or press STOP (STOP.EJECT) three times within 5 seconds REVI EWI NG AN D CLEARI NG PROG RAMS To review programs that you have already set up: 1 Press 2 when the VCR MAIN MENU is displayed to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu TIMER 2 RECORDINGS 1 Create a 2 3 Review Use VCR Existing Plus+ 0 Exit Program Progs.
. If your VCR viewing channel is 3 or 4, make sure the VCR indicator appears in the VCR's display panel. If not, press TV,VCR to turn it on. . Press the SPEED button on the remote if you want to override the preferred Tape Speed setting. The tape speed indicator appears on the TV screen. S. Select the channel or line input to be recorded. 6. Set the Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP feature for the type of audio you want to record. See Other Features section.
USING TWO EDITING VCRS FOR COPYING TAPES Use one VCR as the playback recording 1. . AND VCR and the other as the VCR. Turn on the TV and VCRs. Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel (either 3, 4, or TV's video input). . If you connected your VCR using the ANTENNA jacks, tune recording VCR to channel 3 or 4--the back of the playback one selected on the VCR. If you connected your VCR using the audio/video INPUT on the recording . jacks, press VCR's remote to select the line input.
FEATURES TO ENHANCE OPERATION • Picture Search • Pro-Tect • Time • On-Screen • Tracking • Audio Reception • Audio Tape Plus Options TM VCR V Locking Counter V Displays V Playback V OTH ER FEATURES I V 31
PICTURE SEARCH OPTIONS The most basic way to search during playback is using the forward and reverse functions. This section contains several other options available for searching a tape. FORWARD AND REVERSE You can view a tape during SEARCH play or play-pause. Sound is turned off during picture search. Search works best for tapes recorded at the SP or SLP speed. 1. Press FWD to search forward or REV to search in reverse. 2.
FRAME ADVANCE Frame advance lets you view one-stop action frame after another. Frame advance works best for tapes recorded at the SP or SLP speed. 1. Press PAUSE on the remote (PLAY, PAUSE on the VCR) to freeze the action. 2. Press F.ADV each time you want to view the next frame of the scene. 3. Press PAUSE or PLAY on the remote (PLAY.PAUSE on the VCR) to return to normal playback.
ZERO SEARCH The zero search feature a counter reading of 0:00:00 anywhere especially convenient ZERO enables the VCR to quickly return to on the tape. This is Current Go to the beginning of the program Press INFO twice 3. Press CLEAR to reset the counter to 0:00:00. 4. Continue 5. Press STOR 6. Press SEARCH on the remote twice SEARCH menu.
TIME COUNTER The time counter shows the actual time it takes to record a 0:30:00 program locate the beginning or end of programs you taped. The time counter resets to 0:00:00 whenever the VCR. Minutes program Seconds at the of the tape and you want to go to the end of that program to begin another recording, you would: 1. Press INFO twice 2. Press CLEAR to reset the time counter to 0:00:00. 3. Press FWD to forward 0:30:00. .
TRACKING Your VCR has automatic tracking snow from the picture. Automatic which removes the streaks or tracking is activated when you insert a tape or turn on the VCR. Occasionally you may need to manually adjust tracking, especially if the tape was recorded on a different VCR. Just use the TRACKING buttons to remove the streaks or snow. You can also use tracking tape to reduce jittering When you manually turned adjust the picture, automatic off.
RECEPTION Some TV programs are broadcast with stereo audio or a second audio language (SAP). The Reception feature lets you select the type of audio you want to record. Press 1 to switch between Reception: STEREO, MONO, and SAP. • Select STEREO for normal or stereo broadcast TV recording. STEREO appears on the TV screen when the station you are tuned to is broadcasting • stereo. Select MONO if the stereo signal is weak and the sound is too noisy.
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THINGS TO KNOW CONN BEFORE ECTI NG COMPON ENTS V PROTECT SURGES YOUR COMPONENTS FROM • Connect all components before plugging power cords into the wall outlet. • Always before turn off theTV you connect and other • Insert all cable or disconnect Place the TV's middle • • plugs firmly audio/video into any V components any cables. POSITION CABLES CORRECTLY TO AVOI AUDIO HUM OR INTERFERENCE • POWER their V D jacks.
CONNECTING YOUR VCR Refer to these pages to help you connect your VCR. JACKS AND CABLES RF Jacks and Antenna The RF jacks provide used if audio/video Cables (F-type) good picture and mono sound, and must be connections are not available for your TV. These jacks are required for antenna or cable-TV connections. O RF Jack The RF jacks on the VCR are labeled IN FROM ANT. and OUT TO TV.
CHOOSING A VCR CONNECTION There are several different on whether ways to hook up your VCR, depending or not you have cable, and if you have cable, whether you have a cable box, and if some of the channels are scrambled and...well, you get the picture. Three connections are described in this section and one of them should provide you with a VCR hookup that works.
"iV WITH RF JACK ONLY This connection • assumes: You are connecting antenna, cable, or cable box system. • Your television has only an RF input jack. This connection provides: • Mono playback • Record sound when one channel while using a cable box for To use this • from connection, (1) antenna (2) for cable cable you for VCR. watching must cable another (except all channels). have: or antenna connection; box To connect: 1. Connect 2. Return cables as shown.
TV WITH AUDIO/VI This connection • DEO JACKS assumes: You are connecting an antenna, cable, or cable box system. • Your television This connection has audio/video jacks. provides: • Stereo sound playback • Record one channel while watching another when using a cable box for all channels). To use this connection, • (1) antenna cable box • (3) audio/video from VCR. (except you must have: cable for cable/antenna connection; (2) for cables To connect: 1. Connect 2.
TV WITH AUDIO/VIDEO TO UNSCRAMBLE This connection JACKS AND PAY CHANNELS You are using channels. * Your a cable box TV has audio/video This connection Stereo • Recording only input to unscramble premium jacks. provides: sound through channel. ONLY assumes: * • CABLE BOX playback a scrambled the cable To use this connection, • (3) antenna • (3) audio/video • (1) splitter from VCR.
This section about gives you some theVCR, controls including additional a description information of the unit's and display. You also will find aTroubleshootingTips Appendix, simple which might help to resolve section some in this of those problems. Finally, this section information.
FRONT PANEL \ \ Remote CHANNEL.TRACKING Up or Down Sensor Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCR's channel memory. Adjusts tracking when a tape is playing. FWD Forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches the picture forward PLAY.PAUSE during playback. Plays a tape. Pauses action for viewing during Pauses recording to prevent recording of unwanted playback. scenes. POWER Turns the VCR on or off. RECORD Starts VCR recording. Used for express recording.
BACK PANEL 3 CH. 4 Switch Selects the channel to which you will tune the TV to see the VCR picture if you connect the VCR using the IN FROM ANT. and RF jacks. AUDIO (R and L) and VIDEO IN Jacks Receives signals from another or camcorder, when it is connected component, like a VCR to these jacks. Use INPUT on the remote to select. AUDIO (R and L) and VIDEO OUT Jacks Sends signals from VCR to another component, like a TV or VCR, when it is connected to these jacks. IN FROM ANT.
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS No power • Check to make sure it is plugged into an operating outlet. • Check to make sure your connections are correct. VCR does not respond to remote • Check to make sure there are no objects between the VCR and remote. • The batteries • Make sure the Remote VCR1/VCR2 setting can operate it. • Remove batteries and hold number button 1 for at least 60 seconds to drain the microprocessor the remote. Release number 1 and replace the batteries.
Will not record or play • Check to make sure there is a tape in the VCR. • Try ejecting • 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 (PLAyopAUSE on the VCR) to return to normal playback. Will and reinserting the cassette. not record • Check to make sure the safety tab is intact. • Check to make sure the VCR is not in the line mode. Press INPUT on the remote.
Will not Auto Channel Search active channels connections correctly • Check to make sure the antenna are secure and correct. • Check to make sure the Signal Type: CABLE/ANTENNA feature • 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 need to auto channel search if using a cable box. Refer to the VCR Channel List or contact your cable company for more information. is set correctly.
SPECIFICATIONS Format: VHS Record/Playback Video: 4-Head System: Audio: 2 Hi-Fi record/playback Video Signal System: EIA standard: Antenna: 75-ohm external VHF/UHF combined antenna Tuner: system NTSC color terminal USA: 181 channels capability* (125 cable channels) Canada: 178 channels capability* (122 cable channels) Type: AutoProgramming frequency Power Requirement: 120V AC, 60 Hz Power Consumption: 23 watts (standby < 4 watts) Dimensions: 3.
LIMITE What • D WARRANTY your warranty Any defect For how covers: in materials long after or workmanship. your purchase: • Ninety days for labor charges. • One year for parts. The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment rental firm, whichever comes first. What we will to the do: • Pay any Authorized RCA VCR Service Center the labor charges to repair your VCR.
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