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RCA VR609HF User Manual

USER’S GUIDE
VR609HF
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
i
Introduction

WARNING

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert. ATTENTION: Pour Žviter les chocs Žlectriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la
borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqœ au fond.
Refer to the identification/rating label on the back of the product for the proper operating voltage. FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the
userÕs authority to operate it.
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

VR609HF

Cautions

Note To Cable TV Installer

Product Registration

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.
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 Òdangerous voltageÓ inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury.
This symbol indicates important instructions accompanying the product.
1
Introduction

Table of Contents

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 Pay Channels Only______ 5
Connecting Two VCRs for Copying
Tapes_____________________________ 6
Setting Up the VCR
Startup
Check Accessories With VCR ________ 7 Insert Batteries in Remote ___________ 7 Turn on the TV ____________________ 8 Turn on the VCR ___________________ 8 Place Channels in VCR's Memory ____ 8 Add or Remove Channels from
VCR's Memory __________________ 9
Select a Language/Choisissez une
Langue_________________________ 9 Set the Time and Date ______________ 9 Use
TV•VCR Button _______________ 10
Set Auto TV/VCR Feature___________ 10
Using the Remote Control
Controlling a TV ______________________ 11 Remote Control ____________________ 12-13
Playing a Tape
Operating Instructions _________________ 14 Using the Playback Features
Auto Play Feature _________________ 15 Pause for Stop-Action______________ 15 Picture Search ____________________ 15
Frame Advance ___________________ 16 Slow Motion______________________ 16 Automatic Tracking _______________ 16 Manual Tracking__________________ 16 DISPLAY Button __________________ 17 Time Counter_____________________ 17 Commercial Scan _________________ 18 Index Search _____________________ 18 Zero Search ______________________ 19
Tape Playback: HI-FI/LINEAR/
MIX Feature ____________________ 19
Recording a Program
Types of Recordings ___________________ 20 Recording Speeds _____________________ 20 Recording Pause ______________________ 20 Basic Recording Ð
Operating Instructions _____________ 21
Watch a TV Channel While VCR
is Recording a Different Channel ____ 21
Recording While You're Away
Timer Recording __________________ 22 Checking or Clearing
Timer Recordings_______________ 23
Timer Recording From the
VCRÕs Line Input _______________ 23 Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP___ 24 Recording Audio Only_________________ 25
Express Recording (XPR)_______________ 26 Using Two VCRs for Copying
and Editing Tapes _________________ 27
References
Location of Controls
Front Panel_______________________ 28 Back Panel _______________________ 29
Display Panel_____________________ 30 Specifications_________________________ 31 Cleaning the VCR _____________________ 31 Trouble Checks ____________________ 32-33 Limited Warranty _____________________ 34 Index _____________________________ 35-37
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 hookups show 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 hookups show 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 Ð Turn to page 3.
B. Rabbit ears (set-top) and/or bow tie antenna Ð Turn to page 3.
C. Cable System Ð Go to question 2.
2. What type of cable-TV system* do you have?
Choose one answer from below.
A. Cable without a box Ð Turn to page 3.
B. Cable box to unscramble all the channels Ð Turn to page 4.
C. Cable box to unscramble only pay channels, such as HBO, Showtime,
Cinemax, etc. Ð 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 the questions above.
B. Then modify the connections as shown on page 6.
3
Hooking Up the VCR
RF OUT
ANT. IN
CH. 3 4
AUDIOVIDEO
OUT
IN
L
R
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. Basic hookup.
Use this hookup for a simple connection which requires fewer accessories.
1. Set the CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR
to either channel 3 or 4.
You will 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 Ñ use of TV•VCR button not required.
1. Connect as shown.
This connection requires additional accessories not provided.
If your TV is not stereo, you may need a Y-adapter to hear sound from both left and right channels.
2. Plug in power cords of VCR and TV.
3.
You will tune the TV to its video input to watch the VCR.
Set the Auto TV/VCR feature to OFF.
See
page 10.
Continue to page 7.
Continue to page 7.
RF OUT
ANT. IN
CH. 3 4
AUDIOVIDEO
OUT
IN
L
R
S-VIDEO
AUDIO
CABLE / ANTENNA
L /
MONO
RIGHT
VIDEO INPUT
INOUT
Back of TV
Audio/Video Cables
Back of VCRBack of VCR
From Antenna
or Cable
OR
300/75 Ohm
Adapter
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
A
B
4
Hooking Up the VCR

Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels

RF OUT
ANT. IN
CH. 3 4
AUDIOVIDEO
OUT
IN
L
R
OUTIN
Cable Box
From Cable
RF Coaxial
Cable
Back of VCR
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 CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR
to either channel 3 or 4.
You will 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 Ñ use of TV•VCR button not required.
1. Connect as shown.
This connection requires additional accessories not provided.
If your TV is not stereo, you may need a Y-adapter to hear sound from both left and right channels.
2. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and
cable box.
3.
You will tune the TV to its video input to watch the VCR.
Set the Auto TV/VCR feature to OFF. See
page 10.
Continue to page 7.
Continue to page 7.
A
B
Caution: The unauthorized recording of satellite broadcasts, television programs, or other materials may infringe the rights of others.
From Cable
Back of VCR
CH. 3 4
Audio/Video Cables
MONO
S-VIDEO
AUDIO
RIGHT
Back of TV
VIDEO INPUT
L /
RF Coaxial
AUDIOVIDEO
L
INOUT
Cable
R
IN
OUT
CABLE / ANTENNA
Cable Box
OUTIN
ANT. IN
RF OUT
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
5
Hooking Up the VCR

Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels Only

(such as HBO, Showtime, Pay-Per-View, etc.)
A. Basic hookup.
Use this hookup for a simple connection which requires fewer accessories.
1. Set the CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR
to either channel 3 or 4.
You will 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 Ñ use of TV•VCR button not required.
1. Connect as shown.
This connection requires additional accessories not provided.
If your TV is not stereo, you may need a Y-adapter to hear sound from both left and right channels.
2. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and
cable box.
3.
You will tune the TV to its video input to watch the VCR. All pay channels are viewed through the VCR.
Continue to page 7.
Continue to page 7.
OUTIN
Cable Box
From Cable
RF Coaxial
Cable
Back of VCR
Back of TV
Cable/
Antenna
OR
VHF
UHF
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
75 to 75/300 Ohm
Separator
RF OUT
ANT. IN
CH. 3 4
AUDIOVIDEO
OUT
IN
L
R
A
B
From Cable
RF Coaxial Cable (supplied)
Signal Splitter
Cable Box
OUTIN
CH. 3 4
Audio/Video Cables
S-VIDEO
Back of TV
Back of VCR
AUDIOVIDEO
L
VIDEO INPUT
L /
MONO
INOUT
AUDIO
RIGHT
R
IN
OUT
CABLE / ANTENNA
ANT. IN
RF OUT
6
Hooking Up the VCR

Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes

RF OUT
ANT. IN
CH. 3 4
AUDIOVIDEO
OUT
IN
L
R
RF OUT
ANT. IN
CH. 3 4
AUDIOVIDEO
OUT
IN
L
R
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 CH3 CH4 switch on the playback
VCR to either channel 3 or 4.
You will 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 Ñ use of TV•VCR button 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, you may need a Y-adapter to hear sound from both left and right channels.
3. Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV.
4.
You will select the line (audio/video) input on the recording VCR to receive the signal from the playback VCR.
Continue to page 7.
Continue to page 7.
B
A
Caution: The unauthorized recording of satellite broadcasts, television programs, or other materials may infringe the rights of others.
Playback VCR (only)
Recording VCR
AUDIOVIDEO
L
CH. 3 4
Audio/Video Cables
AUDIOVIDEO
L
CH. 3 4
Audio/Video
Cables
Use the hookup to the TV as previously selected on
pages 3, 4, or 5.
R
IN
OUT
R
IN
OUT
or
ANT. IN
RF OUT
ANT. IN
RF OUT
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
From Antenna, Cable
or Cable Box
1. Check accessories with VCR.
Contact your dealer if any items are missing.
2. Insert batteries in remote.
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Setting Up the VCR

Remote
(Stock No. 233455)
POWER
REW
PLAY
FWD
RECORD
STOP
PAUSE
MENU
TRACKING
VOL
CHAN
TV•VCR
SPEED
SLOW
VCR
-
+
SEARCH
TV
F.ADV
CLEAR
PROG
DISPLAY MUTE
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
PREV CH
INPUT
RF Coaxial Cable
(Stock No. 221392)
2 “AA” Batteries

Startup

Setting Up the VCR
Startup
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 CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR.
If you used one of the advanced hookups, tune the TV to the TVÕs video input. (See TV ownerÕs manual for details.)
4. Turn on the VCR.
A. Press VCR on the remote.
5. Place channels in the VCR’s memory.
The first time you turn on the VCR or after a power interruption, perform the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH so that your VCR can locate the channels available through your signal typeÑcable or antenna. The signal type is automatically selected when you perform the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH function. Also, if you change the signal type, you will need to perform AUTO CHANNEL
SEARCH again.
A. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU on the
TV screen. If this menu does not appear:
¥ Make sure TV is tuned to same channel as the CH3
CH4 switch on the back of the VCR or the TVÕs
video input (refer to TVÕs manual). ¥ Press VCR, then press MENU again. ¥ If you use a basic hookup, check VCR indicator in
display panel Ð it should be on. Press TV•VCR to
turn it on. ¥ Check the connections.
B. Press 3 to display the CHANNELS menu.
C. Press 1 to begin AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH.
The VCR automatically selects CABLE (cable TV) or ANTENNA. If you need to change the setting
manually, press 3.
Wait until the channel numbers stop changing. This takes about one to two minutes. The TV will then tune to the lowest channel found. Pressing CHAN on the remote or CHANNEL on the VCR up or down will select only the active channels.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 Timer Recordings 2 Set Clock 3 Channels
CHANNELS
1 Auto Channel Search 2 Add/Remove Channels 3 Signal Type: CABLE
0 Exit
AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH
Now scanning channel 45
Press any key to cancel
8
VCR MAIN MENU
1 Timer Recordings 2 Set Clock 3 Channels 4 Preferences 5 Audio 6 Language
9
Setting Up the VCR
8. Set the time and date.
When you first turn on the VCR, --:-- appears in the clock area of the VCRÕs display panel.
Startup
VCR SLP
6. Add or remove channels from the VCR’s memory.
You may want to add or remove channels if some of them are not active, have weak signals, or you do not want to watch them.
We recommend channels be placed in memory using the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH feature described on the previous page before adding or removing channels. Channels 1-125 and
VID1 were placed in memory at the factory.
A. Press VCR on the remote.
B. Press MENU on the remote to see the VCR MAIN MENU on
the TV screen.
C. Press 3 to display the CHANNELS menu.
D. Press 2 to display the ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS menu.
E. Follow the directions on the screen.
F. Add or remove more channels by entering channel
numbers or using CHAN up or down on the remote or CHANNEL up or down on the VCR.
A. Press MENU on remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU
on the TV screen.
B. Press 2 to display SET TIME AND DATE. 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. Press 1 for AM or 2 for PM.
¥ Press CLEAR on the remote to change incorrect entries.
D. Press MENU on remote to remove SET TIME AND DATE
from the TV screen and start the clock. The time will appear in the VCRÕs display panel and the time and date will appear on the TV screen when you press DISPLAY.
7. Select a language./Choisissez une langue.
You can select the language for the displays on the VCR.
A. Press MENU on the remote to see the VCR MAIN MENU
on the TV screen.
B. Press 6 to display the LANGUAGE menu.
C. Select English or French.
¥ Press 1 to select English.
¥ Press 2 to select Fran•ais (French).
continued on next page
VCR MAIN MENU
1 Timer Recordings 2 Set Clock 3 Channels
CHANNELS
1 Auto Channel Search 2 Add/Remove Channels
ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS
Channel 08 is presently ADDED
Press CLEAR to remove Press MENU to exit
LANGUAGE/LANGUE
Select a Language. Choisissez une langue.
1➔English (anglais) 2 French (fran•ais)
Press MENU to continue
VCR MAIN MENU
1 Timer Recordings 2 Set Clock
SET TIME AND DATE
Time --:-- --
(hh:mm)
Date --/--/--
Press MENU to cancel
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9. 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 the picture from the TV channel. This button lets you record a program on the VCR while watching another channel on the TV. Details are on page 21.
A. Press VCR to set the remote to control the VCR. B. Press TV•VCR to see the picture from the VCR.
The VCR indicator lights in the display panel.
C. Press CHAN up or down on the remote or CHANNEL
up or down on the VCR to change channels on the VCR.
The channel number changes in the display panel.
D. Press TV•VCR to see the TV channels.
The VCR indicator does not light in the display panel. Change channels using the TVÕs remote.
E. Return the TV to the VCR viewing channel Ñ CH3
or CH4.
F. Press VCR, then TV•VCR to switch back to the picture
from the VCR.
10. Set Auto TV/VCR feature.
If you used one of the basic hookups and did not connect the audio/video jacks of the VCR to the TV, leave the Auto TV/VCR feature set to ON.
If you have connected your VCR using the audio/video input of your TV, you can prevent the VCR indicator from turning on automatically and interrupting the cable or antenna signal to your TV.
A. Press MENU on the remote to see VCR MAIN MENU
on the TV screen.
B. Press 4 to display PREFERENCES. C. Press 2 to select Auto TV/VCR: ON or OFF.
¥ Select ON if you used one of the basic hookups and
watch the VCR on channel 3 or 4 of your TV. The
VCR will automatically switch the TV¥VCR setting
to VCR every time the VCR is turned on, a tape
with the safety tab removed is inserted, or you
press PLAY. ¥ Select OFF if you used one of the advanced
hookups and watch your VCR on the video input
channel of your TV. The VCR indicator will not
turn on automatically and the signal from your
antenna or cable to your TV will not be interrupted.
Pressing TV•VCR on the remote will still turn the
VCR indicator on or off and switch the antenna
signal.
Setting Up the VCR
Startup
VCR MAIN MENU
1 Timer Recordings 2 Set Clock 3 Channels 4 Preferences
PREFERENCES 1 Auto Play: ON 2 Auto TV/VCR: ON
0 Exit
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