Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product VCR VR708HF RCA
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VCR User’ s Guide Changing Entertainment. Again. VR708HF.
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1 Intr oduction Intr oduction Key Featur es Overview Y our VCR is equipped with features that will add to your recording and viewing experience. The following information summarizes a few of these features. Chapter 4 provides more information about the rest of the VCR’s features and how to use them.
2 Intr oduction VIDEO INPUT LEFT/MONO RIGHT AUDIO Expr ess Recording (XPR) Description: XPR quickly records the remaining portion of a program already in progress. XPR is a great way to capture the end of a sporting event that has run into overtime or a live broadcast that runs long.
3 T able of Contents Product Registration ............................................................................................................. i Introduction ....................................................................................
T able of Contents 4 Using the Remote Control ............................................................................................... 27 Remote Buttons ...........................................................................................
5 Changing Entertainment. Again. Connections & Setup Chapter Overview: • Things to Consider Before Connecting • Choosing Y our Connection • Making Connections • Navigating On-Scr een Menus.
6 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup Things to Consider Befor e Connecting Components Protect Components Fr om Power Surges • Connect all components before plugging any power cords into the wall outlet. • Always turn off the TV and other components before you connect or disconnect any cables.
Chapter 1 7 Connections & Setup Components Connection Go T o Title TV + VCR page 8 TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver page 9 TV + VCR + Cable Box page 10 VCR TV Satellite Cable Box VCR TV VCR TV RF Coaxial Cable Using the RF Coaxial Cable to Connect the VCR to a TV This graphic shows the RF coaxial cable supplied with your VCR.
8 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup TV + VCR Note : Y our television back panel may not look exactly like the model shown here. 1. Connect the VCR to the TV Connect one end of the supplied RF coaxial cable to the RF OUT jack on the back of the VCR and the other end to the TV ’ s antenna input jack.
Chapter 1 9 Connections & Setup TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver Note : Y our television and/or satellite receiver back panels may not look exactly like the models shown here. 1. Connect the VCR to the TV Connect one end of the supplied RF coaxial cable to the RF OUT jack on the back of the VCR and the other end to the TV ’ s antenna input jack.
10 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup TV + VCR + Cable Box Note : Y our television and/or cable box back panels may not look exactly like the models shown here. 1. Connect the VCR to the TV Connect one end of the supplied RF coaxial cable to the RF OUT jack on the back of the VCR and the other end to the TV ’ s antenna input jack.
Chapter 1 11 Connections & Setup Set the VCR ’ s CH 3/4 Switch The CH 3/4 switch on back of the VCR determines what channel the TV must be tuned to see the VCR ’ s image.
12 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup Using the Remote Contr ol to Navigate On-Scr een Menus The technical term is “ Navigation ” – how you move through the on-screen menus. The theory is the same for all the menu screens: highlight your choice and select it.
Chapter 1 13 Connections & Setup VCR Basics Once your initial settings are complete, you can begin using your VCR. In order to begin, you must first understand some basic concepts.
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15 Changing Entertainment. Again. Using the VCR ’ s Menu System Chapter Overview: • Using On-Scr een Menus • Satellite Receiver Setup • Cable Box Setup • Setting Time and Date • Setting VC.
16 Chapter 2 Using On-Scr een Menus Using On-Scr een Menus to Set Up Featur es Y ou set up many of the VCR ’ s features by using the menu system as discussed in the previous chapter . Each feature that appears in the QuickSet Guide is explained in this section as well as a few other features you should set up to get the most out of your VCR.
Chapter 2 17 Using On-Scr een Menus 4. Enter the output channel of your satellite receiver , usually 03, 04, or video line input and press MENU. The VCR confirms that it receives all DBS signals on the specified channel. 5. Press MENU and enter the code for your digital satellite receiver from the Satellite Receiver Codes list (shown below).
18 Chapter 2 Using On-Scr een Menus Cable Box Setup This setup applies only when all channels are received through a cable box. In this case, the VCR will automatically enter the channel used to view cable box programming. Y our VCR will use this channel for all future timer recordings.
Chapter 2 19 Using On-Scr een Menus Cable Box Codes ABC .............................................................. 002, 003, 004, 005, 006, 007, 053 Antronix .........................................................................................
20 Chapter 2 Using On-Scr een Menus VCR Channels List Y our VCR may come with a list of channels preset at the factory. Even though it may come with such a list, you might want to add or delete certain channels. Note : If you use a cable box to view all channels , this step is not necessary .
Chapter 2 21 Using On-Scr een Menus Adding or Removing Channels Y ou might want to add or remove channels after using Auto Channel Search, especially if there are weak signals or channels with content you don ’ t care for . 1. Press the MENU button to display the VCR MAIN MENU .
22 Chapter 2 Using On-Scr een Menus SET DAYLIGHT SAVING Does your area observe Daylight Saving Time from April to October? 1 Yes, DST is observed 2 No 3>Automatic Press MENU to continue TIME 1 Set Time and Date 2 Auto Clock Set: ON 3 Set Time Zone 4 Set Daylight Saving Time Data was found on channel 20.
Chapter 2 23 Using On-Scr een Menus Setting Time and Date Manually If Auto Clock Set was unsuccessful, set the time and date manually in the TIME menu. Auto Clock Set is automatically turned off when time and date information is set this way. 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU .
24 Chapter 2 Using On-Scr een Menus Auto Play With Auto Play turned ON (the factory default setting), the VCR automatically starts playback when you insert a tape with the safety tab removed. T o Access Auto Play: 1. In the PREFERENCES menu, press 2 repeatedly to switch between Auto Play: ON and OFF .
Chapter 2 25 Using On-Scr een Menus EnergySaver By default, the VCR automatically turns off after two hours of inactivity. This can be changed in the PREFERENCES menu by pressing the 4 button repeatedly to change the time delay or to disable the feature altogether .
26 Chapter 2 Using On-Scr een Menus AUTO REPEAT Set the length of time you want the tape to play in a repeating loop Loop from 0:00 to 2:-- (h:mm) Press CLEAR to turn off Press MENU to exit Set Auto Repeat A tape can be set to play the same segment over and over in a repeating loop with the Set Auto Repeat feature.
27 Changing Entertainment. Again. Using the Remote Contr ol Chapter Overview: • Buttons on the Remote Contr ol • Pr ogramming the Remote Contr ol • Operating Other Components Chapter 3.
28 Chapter 3 Using the Remote Contr ol Remote Contr ol Buttons Y our backlit remote control has a light button ( ) that glows in the dark. Press this button to light up several key buttons.
Chapter 3 29 Using the Remote Contr ol VCR Function Buttons ANTENNA T oggles the picture signal between the VCR ’ s receiver and the standard antenna/cable system. The VCR indicator in the front panel display turns on when viewing the VCR receiver ’ s image.
30 Chapter 3 Using the Remote Contr ol SEARCH Displays the MOVIE ADV ANCE screen for prerecorded movies. When pressed repeatedly , this button also displays Index and Zero Search menus on screen. During playback mode, pressing SEARCH starts COMMERCIAL ADV ANCE skipping.
Chapter 3 31 Using the Remote Contr ol Operating a TV with the VCR ’ s Remote Contr ol The remote control that came with your VCR can be programmed to operate most brands of remote-controllable TVs, VCRs, satellite receivers, cable boxes, and DVD Players.
32 Chapter 3 Using the Remote Contr ol TV ABEX ..................................................................................... 1172 Admiral ...................................................................... 1001, 1173 Adventura .............
33 Changing Entertainment. Again. Using the VCR ’ s Featur es Chapter Overview: • Recor ding • Expr ess Recording (XPR) • Timer Recor dings • Using the VCR Plus+ System • Copying and Editi.
VCR Featur es 34 Chapter 4 Recor ding Features Y our VCR provides many ways to capture programming: 1. Recording Press one button to record a pr ogram from the current VCR channel. 2. Express Recor ding (XPR) Allows recording to start while a program is being watched.
VCR Featur es Chapter 4 35 Timer Recor ding Y ou can program up to eight different broadcasts to be recorded. Notes – In order for a timer recording to work: • The VCR ’ s clock must be set correctly . • Insert a tape with its safety tab in place and enough tape to record the program.
VCR Featur es 36 Chapter 4 VCR Plus+ GOLD Pr ogramming System The VCR Plus+ GOLD programming system makes timer recordings easier by automatically setting and updating the clock and channel list for you. During the one-time QuickSet Guide setup, the VCR prompts you to enter your zip code.
VCR Featur es Chapter 4 37 Mapping VCR Plus+ System Channels Manually Using the VCR Plus+ GOLD programming system can make setting up timer recordings for cable or standard TV easier . If your VCR Plus+ GOLD system setup failed during the interactive Setup, then you will see a prompt on the screen.
VCR Featur es 38 Chapter 4 T wo-Digit VCR Plus+ System Channel Numbers for Cable TV (Canadian List) 67 .................. Allarcom Pay T elevision/ Superchannel 44 ........................ Arts & Entertainment 72 ........................ Cable News Network- Headline News 61 .
VCR Featur es Chapter 4 39 *Check your local or cable listings for the channel number you receive this station on. **Check your local listings for broadcast or VCR Plus+ channel number assigned.
VCR Featur es 40 Chapter 4 Recor ding Br oadcast Stereo TV or SAP (Second Audio Pr ogram) Some TV programs are broadcast with stereo audio or SAP (Second Audio Program). For details about turning on broadcast stereo or SAP , see page 48. 1. Turn on the TV and tune it to the VCR viewing channel (either 3, 4, or the TV ’ s Video Line Input).
VCR Featur es Chapter 4 41 Pictur e Search Options The basic way to search during playback is using the remote control ’ s FOR W ARD or REVERSE buttons (FWD and REV on the VCR front display panel). This section contains several other options available for searching a tape.
VCR Featur es 42 Chapter 4 Index Sear ch The VCR has a VHS Index Search System that automatically records index marks on the tape every time you start a recording. During playback you can locate the program you want to play by the number of index marks or by scanning.
VCR Featur es Chapter 4 43 COMMERCIAL ADV ANCE ® This feature uses patented technology to detect and mark most commercials on your tape for any recording that is more than 15 minutes long. Once recording is finished, the VCR rewinds the tape to the beginning of the recording and determines where the commercials are located.
VCR Featur es 44 Chapter 4 COMMERCIAL ADV ANCE Playback Press 2 to switch between Playback: AUTO and MANUAL. • Select AUTO to have the VCR automatically advance through the blocks of marked commercials. It works with most 30, 45, and 60-second commercials.
VCR Featur es Chapter 4 45 MOVIE ADVANCE What type of tape is this? 1 Purchased/Rented Movie 2 Home Recording 3 Other Press CLEAR to cancel MOVIE ADV ANCE ® MOVIE ADV ANCE helps you locate certain parts of prerecorded movies (rented or purchased).
VCR Featur es 46 Chapter 4 0:30:00 Hours Minutes Seconds Pr o-T ect Plus ™ Locking Featur e T o protect set timer recordings and to disable the VCR for use, the unit can be locked so that the buttons on the front panel or remote control won ’ t work.
VCR Featur es Chapter 4 47 On-Scr een Displays Pressing the INFO button displays the status of the VCR (Stop, Play Record, etc.) as well as the channel number , time counter position, date, time, and tape speed on the TV screen. Note : The date and time must be set before they can be displayed.
VCR Featur es 48 Chapter 4 AUDIO 1 Reception: STEREO 2 Tape Playback: HI-FI 0 Exit Audio Set-Up Featur es Y our VCR ’ s audio setup features affect both tape playback and recordings. The features in this section are accessed through the AUDIO menu. T o Display the Audio Menu : 1.
49 Changing Entertainment. Again. Other Information Chapter Overview: • T r oubleshooting • Commer cial Advance Q&A • Front, Rear , and Display Panel Diagrams • Specifications • Care and.
Other Information 50 Chapter 5 T r oubleshooting Tips In this section, you will find answers to common recording, playback, and general VCR questions. Consulting with this section first when there is problem may help you answer common questions. General VCR Pr oblems No power • Check to make sure it is plugged into an operating outlet.
Chapter 5 51 Other Information Recor ding Pr oblems Will not recor d • Make sure there is a recordable tape in the VCR. • Eject then reinsert the tape. • Make sure the tape is not broken. • Make sure the VCR is not in pause mode. Press P AUSE or PLA Y to retur n to normal playback.
Other Information 52 Chapter 5 Streaks in pictur e during normal playback • Press one of the TRACKING buttons to move streaks up or down for the best picture.
Chapter 5 53 Other Information Questions and Answers About ® Will commercials be scanned thr ough only on playback of recor dings? Y es. The VCR rewinds and marks commercial segments after a recording is finished.
Other Information 54 Chapter 5 Fr ont Panel AUDIO (LEFT/MONO and RIGHT) and VIDEO Input Jacks Receives signals from another component (like another VCR or camcorder) when connected to the VCR using A/V jacks. Use the INPUT button to select L2 to record from these jacks (L1 indicates the rear panel A/V jacks being active).
Chapter 5 55 Other Information Display Panel T ime, Channel Number , Line Input Indicator (L1 or L2), T ape Speed Indicator , or Status Indicator Channel Number or Line Input Indicator The channel number appears when the VCR is tuned to a channel. The line indicator (L1 or L2) appears when the VCR ’ s line input is selected.
Other Information 56 Chapter 5 Back Panel ANT . IN jack Receives a signal from an antenna or cable system when the VCR is attached with RF cables. AUDIO (LEFT and RIGHT) and VIDEO IN jacks Receives signals from another component, such as another VCR or camcorder , when connected to these jacks.
Chapter 5 57 Other Information Specifications Format: VHS Record/Playback Video: 4-head System: Audio: VHS Hi-Fi record/playback system Video Signal System: EIA standard: NTSC color Antenna: 75-ohm ex.
Other Information 58 Chapter 5 RCA VCR Limited W arranty What your warranty covers: • Any defect in materials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • 90 days for labor charges.
Chapter 5 59 Other Information Finding the TV ’ s V ideo Line Input Y ou need to tune your TV to the video line input if you are using the VCR ’ s Audio/Video (A/V) OUT jacks to connect to the TV ’ s A/V input jacks.
Other Information 60 Chapter 5 Advanced Connection TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver • Using A/V and RF Coaxial Cables Note : Y our satellite receiver and television back panels may not look exactly like the models shown here. This connection can also be used for a cable box.
Chapter 5 61 Other Information Glossary A/V Jacks & Cables Commonly called “ RCA-type ” cables. Improves picture and sound quality over RF Coaxial cables. A/V cables are required for stereo audio. EnergySaver Automatically turns the VCR of f after a user-defined period of inactivity.
Index 62 Chapter 5 Index A ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS screen 21 Arrow buttons 28, 29 Audio playback type 48 selecting 48 Audio features, set up 48 AUDIO IN jacks 60 AUDIO menu 48 Audio/Video (A/V) jacks 18, .
Chapter 5 63 Index Recording basic 13 broadcast stereo TV 40 copying /editing tapes 40 Express (XPR) 2, 34 SAP 40 speeds 25 timer 35 Remote buttons 28 Remote, batteries 11 Removing/adding channels 21 .
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