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RCA VR602HF User Manual

USER’S GUIDE
VR602HF
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
i
Introduction

WARNING

Caution: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert. Attention: Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la
borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqú au fond.
Do not defeat the safety feature of the plug. The wide blade fits into the wall socket only one way. If you need an extension cord, make sure it matches the plug of the VCR.
For U.S.A. — Operate VCR only on 120 volts, 60Hz AC power (normal house power). FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the
user’s authority to operate it.
This reminder is provided to call your 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.
Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately. Returning this card allows us to contact you if needed.
Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase. Attach it here and record the serial and model numbers in case you need them. The numbers are located on the back of the VCR.
Model No._____________________________________________________________________ Serial No. _____________________________________________________________________ Purchase Date: ________________________________________________________________ Dealer/Address/Phone: ________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________

Important Information

VR602HF

Cautions

Product Registration

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.
This symbol indicates important instructions accompanying the product.
Introduction

Table of Contents

1
Important Information
Warnings______________________________ i Cautions ______________________________ i Note to Cable TV Installer _______________ i Product Registration ____________________ i
Hooking Up the VCR
Choosing a Hookup ____________________ 2 Antenna or Cable System Without a
Cable Box _________________________ 3
Cable System With Cable Box to
Unscramble All Channels ___________ 4
Cable System With Cable Box to
Unscramble Only Pay Channels______ 5 Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes_ 6 Connecting a Stereo Amplifier/Receiver __ 7
Setting Up the VCR
Startup
Check Accessories With VCR ________ 8
Insert Batteries in Remote ___________ 8
Turn on TV and VCR _______________ 8
Place Channels in VCR's Memory ____ 9
Add or Remove Channels from
VCR's Memory__________________ 9 Use TV•VCR Button ______________ 10 Set the
AUTO TV/VCR Feature______ 10
Set the Time and Date _____________ 11 Select the Language/
Sélectionner la langue ___________ 11
Using the Remote Control
VCR Function Buttons ______________ 12-13
Playing a Tape
Operating Instructions_________________ 14 Using the Playback Features
Auto Play Feature_________________ 15 Picture Search ____________________ 15 DISPLAY Button __________________ 16 Time Counter_____________________ 16 Zero Search ______________________ 17
Commercial Scan (SEARCH Button)_ 17 Slow Motion______________________ 17 Pause for Stop-Action______________ 18 Frame Advance___________________18 Automatic Tracking _______________ 18 Manual Tracking__________________ 18
PLAYBACK: HI-FI/MIX/LINEAR
Feature________________________ 19
Recording a Program
Types of Recordings___________________ 20 Recording Speeds _____________________ 20 Recording Pause ______________________ 20 Basic Recording –
Operating Instructions_____________ 20
Watch a TV Channel While VCR
is Recording a Different Channel _____ 20 Express Recording ____________________21 Recording Stereo Broadcast TV or SAP___ 22 Recording Audio Only_________________ 23 Recording While You're Away
Setting a Timer Recording__________ 24 Stopping a Timer Recording ________ 24 Select Cable Box Viewing Channel __ 25 Timer Recording From the
VCR’s Line Input _______________ 25
Checking or Clearing
Timer Recordings_______________ 25
Using Two VCRs for Copying
and Editing Tapes__________________ 26
Copying and Editing Tapes Using
Compatible Remote ________________ 26
References
Specifications_________________________ 27 Cleaning the VCR _____________________ 27 Location of Controls
Front Panel_______________________ 28 Back Panel _______________________ 29
Display Panel_____________________ 29 Trouble Checks ____________________ 30-31 Limited Warranty _____________________ 32 Index________________________________33
2

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.
Answer the questions to choose the hookup for your VCR.
1. How do you receive your TV signals?
Choose one answer from below.
A. Outside antenna – Turn to page 3. B. Rabbit ears (set-top) and/or bow tie antenna – Turn to page 3. C. Cable System – Go to question 2.
2. What type of Cable-TV system* do you have?
Choose one answer from below.
A. Cable without a box – Turn to page 3. B. Cable box to unscramble all the channels – Turn to page 4. C. Cable box to unscramble only pay channels, such as HBO, Showtime,
Cinemax, etc. – Turn to page 5.
*You may need to contact your local cable company for assistance.
Optional Hookups
How to hook up two VCRs for copying tapes.
A. Select a hookup by answering questions 1 and 2 above. B. Then, modify the connections as shown on page 6.
How to hook up a stereo amplifier/receiver.
A. Select a hookup by answering questions 1 and 2 above. B. Then, modify the connections as shown on page 7.
A. Basic hookup.
Use this hookup for a simple connection which requires fewer accessories.
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.
2. Connect as shown.
This connection may require additional accessories not provided.
3. Plug in power cords of VCR and TV.
4.
B. Advanced hookup.
Use this hookup for slightly improved picture quality, Hi-Fi Stereo playback, and more convenient operation — use of the TV•VCR button is not required.
1. Connect as shown.
This connection requires additional accessories not provided.
If your TV is not stereo, a Y-adapter may be required to hear sound from both channels.
2. Plug in power cords of VCR and TV.
3.
Tune the TV to its video input to watch the VCR. Set the Auto TV/VCR feature to OFF. See
page 10 for details.
Continue to page 8.
Continue to page 8.
3
Hooking Up the VCR
OUT TO TV
IN FROM ANT.
VHF/UHF
3 CH. 4
IN
AUDIO1
VIDEO1
R
L
OUT
Back of VCR
Back of TV
300/75 Ohm
Adapter
OR
From Antenna
or Cable
Cable/
Antenna
OR
VHF
UHF
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
75 to 75/300 Ohm
Separator

Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box

A
OUT TO TV
IN FROM ANT.
VHF/UHF
3 CH. 4
IN
AUDIO1
VIDEO1
Back of VCR
R
L
OUT
S-VIDEO
AUDIO
CABLE / ANTENNA
L /
MONO
RIGHT
VIDEO
INPUT
INOUT
From Antenna
or Cable
OR
Back of TV
300/75 Ohm
Adapter
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
Audio/Video Cables
B
4
Hooking Up the VCR

Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels

OUT TO TV
IN FROM ANT.
VHF/UHF
3 CH. 4
IN
AUDIO1
VIDEO1
Back of VCR
R
L
OUT
OUTIN
Cable Box
From Cable
RF Coaxial
Cable
Back of TV
Cable/
Antenna
OR
VHF
UHF
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
75 to 75/300 Ohm
Separator
A. Basic hookup.
Use this hookup for a simple connection which requires fewer accessories.
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.
2. Connect as shown.
This connection may require additional accessories not provided.
3. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and
cable box.
4.
B. Advanced hookup.
Use this hookup for slightly improved picture quality, Hi-Fi Stereo playback, and more convenient operation — use of the TV•VCR button is not required.
1. Connect as shown.
This connection requires additional accessories not provided.
If your TV is not stereo, a Y-adapter may be required to hear sound from both channels.
2. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and
cable box.
3.
Tune the TV to its video input to watch the VCR. Set the Auto TV/VCR feature to OFF. See page 10 for details.
Continue to page 8.
Continue to page 8.
A
OUT TO TV
IN FROM ANT.
VHF/UHF
3 CH. 4
IN
AUDIO1
VIDEO1
Back of VCR
R
L
OUT
S-VIDEO
AUDIO
CABLE / ANTENNA
L /
MONO
RIGHT
VIDEO INPUT
INOUT
Back of TV
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
Audio/Video Cables
OUTIN
Cable Box
From Cable
RF Coaxial
Cable
B
A. Basic hookup.
Use this hookup for a simple connection which requires fewer accessories.
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.
2. Connect as shown.
This connection may require additional accessories not provided.
3. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and
cable box.
4.
B. Advanced hookup.
Use this hookup for slightly improved picture quality, Hi-Fi Stereo playback, and more convenient operation — use of the TV•VCR button is not required.
1. Connect as shown.
This connection requires additional accessories not provided.
If your TV is not stereo, a Y-adapter may be required to hear sound from both channels.
2. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and
cable box.
3.
Tune the TV to its video input to watch the VCR. View all pay channels through the VCR.
Continue to page 8.
Continue to page 8.
5
Hooking Up the VCR

Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Only Pay Channels

(such as HBO, Showtime, Pay-Per-View, etc.)
OUT TO TV
IN FROM ANT.
VHF/UHF
3 CH. 4
IN
AUDIO1
VIDEO1
Back of VCR
R
L
OUT
OUTIN
Cable Box
From Cable
RF Coaxial
Cable
Back of TV
Cable/
Antenna
OR
VHF
UHF
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
75 to 75/300 Ohm
Separator
A
B
From Cable
RF Coaxial Cable (supplied)
Signal Splitter
Cable Box
OUTIN
R
AUDIO1
L
VIDEO1
Audio/Video Cables
S-VIDEO
Back of TV
OUT
RIGHT
AUDIO
MONO
Back of VCR
IN FROM ANT.
VHF/UHF
OUT TO TV
IN
3 CH. 4
VIDEO INPUT
INOUT
L /
CABLE / ANTENNA
6
Hooking Up the VCR

Connecting T wo VCRs for Copying Tapes

OUT TO TV
IN FROM ANT.
VHF/UHF
3 CH. 4
IN
AUDIO1
VIDEO1
R
L
OUT
OUT TO TV
IN FROM ANT.
VHF/UHF
3 CH. 4
IN
AUDIO1
VIDEO1
R
L
OUT
Playback VCR
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
Recording VCR
Audio/Video
Cables
RF Coaxial
Cable
or
Use the hookup to the TV as previously selected on
pages 3, 4, or 5.
From Antenna, Cable
or Cable Box
Option A hookup.
Use this hookup for a simple connection which requires fewer accessories.
1. Select a hookup from pages 2 through 5
and then modify with this connection.
2. Set the 3CH.4 switch on the playback
VCR to either channel 3 or 4.
Tune the recording VCR to this channel to receive the signal from the playback VCR.
3. Connect as shown.
This connection may require additional accessories not provided.
4. Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV.
5.
Option B hookup.
Use this hookup for slightly improved copy quality and more convenient operation — use of the TV•VCR button is not required.
1. Select a hookup from pages 2 through 5
and then modify with this connection.
2. Connect as shown.
This connection requires additional accessories not provided.
If your other VCR is not stereo, a Y-adapter may be required to hear sound from both channels.
3. Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV.
4.
Select the line (audio/video) input on the recording VCR to receive the signal from the playback VCR.
Continue to page 8.
Continue to page 8.
B
A
Caution: The unauthorized recording of television programs and other materials may infringe the rights of others.
AUDIO1
VIDEO1
Recording VCR
AUDIO1
VIDEO1
Audio/Video
Cables
Use the hookup to the TV
as previously selected on
Playback VCR (only)
R
L
OUT
R
L
OUT
IN FROM ANT.
VHF/UHF
OUT TO TV
IN
3 CH. 4
Audio/Video
IN FROM ANT.
VHF/UHF
OUT TO TV
IN
3 CH. 4
or
pages 3, 4, or 5.
Cables
From Antenna, Cable
or Cable Box
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
7
Hooking Up the VCR

Connecting a Stereo Amplifier/Receiver

LEFT
RIGHT
PHONO TUNER TAPE AUX
REC PLAY
OUT TO TV
IN FROM ANT.
VHF/UHF
3 CH. 4
IN
AUDIO1
VIDEO1
Back of VCR
R
L
OUT
Back of Amplifier/Receiver
Audio/Video Cables
Record on the VCR from an amplifier/receiver.
Connect your VCR to a stereo amplifier/ receiver to record stereo audio.
1. Select a hookup from pages 2 through 5
and then modify with this connection.
2. Connect as shown.
This connection requires additional accessories not provided.
3. Plug in power cords of amplifier/
receiver, VCR, and TV.
4. See “Recording Audio Only” on page 23.
Select the line input on the VCR to receive the audio signal from the amplifier/receiver.
Play back stereo tapes or receive a stereo broadcast through an amplifier/receiver.
Connect your VCR to a stereo amplifier/receiver to receive stereo broadcasts or play back stereo tapes.
1. Select a hookup from pages 2 through 5
and then modify with this connection.
2. Connect as shown.
This connection requires additional accessories not provided.
3. Plug in power cords of amplifier/
receiver, VCR, and TV.
4. See “Playback Operation” on page 14.
Back of VCR
R
AUDIO1
L
OUT
VIDEO1
IN
Back of Amplifier/Receiver
LEFT
RIGHT
REC PLAY
PHONO TUNER TAPE AUX
IN FROM ANT.
VHF/UHF
OUT TO TV
3 CH. 4
Audio/Video Cables
8

Setting Up the VCR

1. Check accessories with VCR.
Contact your dealer if any items are missing.
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.4 switch on back of VCR.
If you used one of the advanced hookups, tune the TV to the TV’s video input. (See TV owner’s manual for details.)
4. Turn on the VCR.
A. Press POWER on the remote. The POWER and VCR indicators in the VCR’s display
panel light. The TIMER indicator flashes until the time is set.
Remote
(Stock No. 221347)
CLEAR
MENU
SPEED
INPUT
F. ADV
TRACKING
STOP
PLAY
123
546
7
9
8
0
PAUSE
SLOW
SEARCH
REC
FF
REW
CHAN
POWER
DISPLAY
TV•VCR
PREV CH
RF Coaxial Cable
(Stock No. 221346)
2 “AA” Batteries

Startup

continued on next page
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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.
Wait until the channel numbers stop changing. This takes about one to two minutes. The TV tunes to the lowest channel found. Then, pressing CHAN up or down selects only the active channels.
If you ever need to manually set up channels (Channel Setup) on the VCR because you change cable or antenna signals:
A. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV
screen. If this menu does not appear:
• Make sure the TV is tuned to same channel as the
3CH.4 switch on the VCR or the TV’s video input (refer to TV’s manual).
• If you use a basic hookup, check the VCR indicator in display panel — it should be on. Press TV•VCR to turn it on.
• Check the connections.
B. Press 3 to display the CHANNEL SETUP menu. C. Press 1to begin AUTO-SEARCH CHANNELS.
The VCR automatically selects CABLE (cable TV) or ANTENNA. If you need to change the setting manually, press 3.
6. Add or remove channels from the VCR’s memory.
You may want to add or remove channels if some of the channels are not active, have weak signals, or you do not want to watch them.
It is best to place channels in memory using the AUTO-
SEARCH
CHANNELS feature described above before you add
or remove channels since channels 2-13 are the only ones that are preset at the factory.
A. Press MENU on the remote to see the VCR MAIN MENU
on the TV screen.
B. Press 3 to display the CHANNEL SETUP menu. C. Press 2to display the ADD/REMOVE CHANNEL menu. D. Follow the directions on the screen. E. Add or remove more channels by using the CHANup
and down buttons.
Setting Up the VCR
Startup
VCR MAIN MENU
1 TIMER PROGRAMMING 2 REVIEW PROGRAMS 3 CHANNEL SETUP
AUTO-SEARCH CHANNELS
CONNECT ANTENNA CABLE...
THEN PRESS CH UP
CHANNEL SETUP
1 AUTO-SEARCH CHANNELS 2 ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS 3 TUNING MODE: CABLE 4 CABLE BOX SETUP
0 EXIT TO MAIN MENU
VCR MAIN MENU
1 TIMER PROGRAMMING 2 REVIEW PROGRAMS 3 CHANNEL SETUP
CHANNEL SETUP
1 AUTO-SEARCH CHANNELS 2 ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS
ADD/REMOVE CHANNEL
CH 03
IS PRESENTLY ADDED
PRESS CLEAR TO REMOVE PRESS MENU TO EXIT
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