Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product VR712HF RCA
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VCR User’ s Guide Changing Entertainment. Again. VR648HF/VR712HF.
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1 T able of Contents Chapter 1: Connections & Setup Things to Consider Before Connecting Components ..................................................... 3 Cables Needed to Connect Components to Y our VCR ..........................................
2 T able of Contents Chapter 4: On-Screen Menus Explanation of the Menu System .................................................................................. 27 T imer Recordings ....................................................................
Chapter 1: Connections & Setup Chapter 1 3 Things to Consider Befor e Connecting Components Pr otect Components From Power Sur ges • Connect all components before plugging any power cords into the wall outlet. • Always turn of f the TV and other components before you connect or disconnect any cables.
Chapter 1: Connections & Setup 4 Chapter 1 Components Connection Go T o Title TV + VCR page 5 TV + VCR + page 6 Satellite Receiver TV + VCR + Cable Box page 7 V C R T V Satellite C a b l e B o x V.
Chapter 1: Connections & Setup Chapter 1 5 VCR TV (back panel) CABLE/ ANTENNA VIDEO R L / MONO S-VIDEO AUDIO L IN OUT From Cable or Antenna ANT . IN RF OUT VIDEO AUDIO OUT IN R L TV + VCR 1.
Chapter 1: Connections & Setup 6 Chapter 1 TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver 1. Connect the VCR to the TV A. 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 in jack (sometimes labeled CABLE/ANTENNA).
Chapter 1: Connections & Setup Chapter 1 7 TV + VCR + Cable Box 1. Connect the VCR to the TV A. 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 in jack (sometimes labeled CABLE/ ANTENNA).
Chapter 1: Connections & Setup 8 Chapter 1 Select a language. Seleccione un idioma. Choisissez une langue. 1>English 2 Español 3 Français VCR MAIN MENU 1 Timer Recordings 2 Time 3 Channels 4 .
Chapter 1: Connections & Setup Chapter 1 9 CHANNELS menu – submenus are listed below. Auto Channel Search – automatically searches for channels so that they are stored in the VCR’s channel list (the list of channels that are accessed when you press the CH +/– buttons.
Chapter 1: Connections & Setup 10 Chapter 1 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. Playing a tape 1. Tune the TV to your VCR viewing channel (03, 04, or the Video Input Channel).
Chapter 2: Remote Contr ol Chapter 2 11 The Buttons on the Remote Contr ol (0-9) Number buttons Selects channels up to 99 by pressing two number buttons. Selects 3-digit channels by pressing and holding 1 until 1 – – appears on screen. Then press the other two numbers.
Chapter 2: Remote Contr ol 12 Chapter 2 TV • VCR Switches between displaying the picture from the VCR or the TV . VCR Turns on the VCR and puts the remote control in VCR-operating mode. VOL < and > Raises and lowers the television’s volume of some compatible TVs.
Chapter 2: Remote Contr ol Chapter 2 13 Pr ogramming the Remote to Operate Y our TV The remote can be programmed to operate most brands of remote controllable TVs.
Chapter 2: Remote Contr ol 14 Chapter 2 Note Some of the remote’ s buttons might operate differently for other components, especially when you’re using another component’ s menu system.
Chapter 2: Remote Contr ol Chapter 2 15 Code List TV Codes Akai .............................................. 03 AOC ......................................... 06,12 Candle ........................................... 06 Citizen .......................
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Chapter 3: VCR Featur es Chapter 3 17 Recor ding Featur es Y our VCR provides many ways to record programming. Basic r ecording is explained on page 10. The following recording techniques are also available. • Recor ding – lets you press one button to record a program.
Chapter 3: VCR Featur es 18 Chapter 3 Timer Recording Y ou can set up to 8 different TV programs to be recorded. Befor e a Timer Recording will work, the VCR needs to be set up correctly.
Chapter 3: VCR Featur es Chapter 3 19 INDEX SEARCH Press REV or FWD to begin scanning OR enter a specific index number _ _ Press SEARCH to exit 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.
Chapter 3: VCR Featur es 20 Chapter 3 Time Counter The time counter shows the actual time used when recording or playing back a tape. The time counter helps locate the beginning or end of recorded events. It resets to 0:00:00 whenever a tape is ejected from the VCR.
Chapter 3: VCR Featur es Chapter 3 21 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.
Chapter 3: VCR Featur es 22 Chapter 3 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.
Chapter 3: VCR Featur es Chapter 3 23 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).
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Chapter 4: On-Scr een Menus Chapter 4 27 If you ever need to change some of the settings in any of the menus that appear in the setup procedure, choose Setup (press 4 on the remote) from the VCR MAIN MENU . Explanation of the Menu System The on-screen menus you saw the first time you turned on your VCR were explained in Chapter 1.
Chapter 4: On-Scr een Menus 28 Chapter 4 Add/Remove Channels Y our VCR may come with a list of channels pr eset at the factory. Even though it may come with such a list, you may want to add or delete certain channels. Note : If you use a cable box to view all channels , this step is not necessary .
Chapter 4: On-Scr een Menus Chapter 4 29 Setup Use the Setup menu to change any of the menus in the initial setup procedure. Press MENU to go to the VCR MAIN MENU , then press the 5 button.
Chapter 4: On-Scr een Menus 30 Chapter 4 T ape Speed Y ou can choose a preferred tape speed for recording; either Standard Play (SP) or Super Long Play (SLP). The speed selected appears on the screen and in timer recording menus. LANGUAGE Select a language.
Chapter 5 31 Chapter 5: Additional Information T roubleshooting 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.
Chapter 5: Additional Information 32 Chapter 5 The VCR makes noise when it is stopped • This is normal. The VCR removes the tape from the playheads when stopping. The cylinders inside the VCR will continue to rotate for a few minutes after stopping.
Chapter 5 33 Chapter 5: Additional Information 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: Additional Information 34 Chapter 5 Questions and Answers About COMMERCIAL ADV ANCE ® Will commercials be scanned thr ough only on playback of recor dings? Y es.
Chapter 5 35 Chapter 5: Additional Information Display Panel Clock/Counter Displays current time, time counter , tape speed, or channel numbers when switching channels. FUNCTION DISPLA YS: BYE The VCR is turned of f. EJEC A tape is being ejected. FF A tape is fast-forwarding.
Chapter 5: Additional Information 36 Chapter 5 Limited W arranty What your warranty covers: • Defects in materials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • 90 days - Unit exchange, with Thomson at no charge. • 91 days to 1 year - Unit exchange, for a payment of $29.
Chapter 5 37 Chapter 5: Additional Information What your warranty does not cover: • Customer instruction. (Y our Owner’s Manual describes how to install, adjust, and operate your VCR. Any additional informatio n should be obtained from your dealer .
Chapter 5: Additional Information 38 Chapter 5 I N P U T T V • V C R ON • OFF PLA Y FORW ARD RECORD STOP P AUSE F. A D V CLEAR MENU SPEED TRACKING 1 4 7 2 5 8 3 6 9 0 C H A N V O L V O L C H A N I.
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Chapter 5 41 Chapter 5: Additional Information Index A Audio 30 Audio/Video (A/V) jacks 9 Audio/video cables 4 Auto Channel Search 27 Auto Play 10, 29 Auto TV/VCR 29 Automatic rewind 10 B Basic record.
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