RCA VR673HF Owner’s Manual

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ImportantInformation.............i

TableofContents.....................1

HookingUptheVCR.................2

SettingUptheVCR...................8

UsingtheRemoteControl.......11

Playing!aTape.......................17

RecordingaProgram.............23

References.............................34

Index.....................................41

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Important Information

"WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do

ITLotexpose this VCR to rain or moisture.

Cautions

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS IHSIDE.

_NOTOPEN

RISK_B..EC'II_SHOCK

CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.

ATTENTION: Pour _viter les chocs 61ectriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans Ia borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusq6 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). For safety reasons, make sure any equipment or accessories connected to this product bears the UL

listing mark or if purchased and used in Canada, the CSA certification mark. If in doubt, contact qualified service personnel.

FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipmenL may void the user's authority to operate it.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE 15ERSONNEL.

This symbol indicates "dangerous voltage" inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury.

instructions accompanying the This symbol indicates important

prodact.

Note To Cable TV Installer

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, specifie s that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

Product Registration

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. VR673HF Serial No.

Purchase Date: Dealer/Address/Phone:

Table of Contents

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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 Time and Date 10

Using the Remote Control

Controlling a VCR 11 Component, VCR, TV and Cable Box

or RCA Satellite Receiver Buttons 12-13 Controlling a TV 14 Controlling a Cable Box or RCA DSS

Satellite Receiver 15 Controlling an RCA Auxiliary Component _ 16

Playing a Tape

Operating Instructions 17 Using the Playback Features

Auto Play Feature 18 Pause for Stop-Action 18

Slow Motion 18 Picture Search 18 DISPLAY Button 19

Frame Advance 19

Automatic Tracking 19

Manual Tracking 19 Time Counter 20

Index Search 20 Time Search 21 Go-To Search 21 Commercial Scan 21

Playback: HI-FI/LI N EA R/MIX

Feature 22

Recording a Program

Types of Recordings 23 Basic Recording-

Operating Instructions 23

Watch a TV Channel While VCR

is Recording a Different Channel __ 23

Recording Features

Recording Speeds 24

Recordin g Pause 24 Express Recording (XPR)__ 25 Recording While You're Away

Setting Up the Cable Box

or Satellite Receiver 26 VCR Plus+ Recording 27-28 Timer Recording 29

Checking or Clearing VCR Plus+ or

Timer Recordings 30

Timer Recording From the

VCR's Line Input 30

Using Two VCRs for Copyir_g

and E&ting Tapes 31 Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP 32 Recording Audio Only 33

Reference.,;

Location of Controls

Front Panel 34 Back Pan el 35

Display Panel 36

Limited Wan'anty 37 Trouble Checks 38-39

Specifications 40 Cleaning the VCR 40

Index 41

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 t:woand additional accessories may not be needed.

The advanced hookup show,'; the VCR hooked up to a monitor/receiver (TV with audio and video jacks) using a signal splitter. This connection may improve the picture quality as well as convenience of ope_:ation.

Answer the questions to choose the hookup for your VCR.

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. G. 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. G. 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.

Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box

Basic hookup.F

Use this hookup for a simple connection which requires fewer accessories.

[_ " Fr:mAntenna

or Cable

1. Set the CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR

to either channel 3or 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.

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OUTPUT

FIF Coaxial Cable

(supplied)

', Back of VCR

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Antenna UHF

BackofiV

B. Advanced hookup.

Use this hookup for slightly improved picture quality and more convenient operation -- use of TVeVCR button not required.

1. Connect as shown.

This connection requires additional accessories not provided.

If your TV is not stereo, connect the VCR's

AUDIO OUT Ljack to the TV's AUDIO IN jack.

2. Plug in power cords of VCR and TV.

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You will tune the TV to its video input to watch the VCR.

From Antenna

or Cable

RF Coaxial Cable

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(supplied)

/'" Signal

Back olFVCR

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Cable System l r Lh Cable Box to Unscramble All Chanrmls

Basic hookup.

Use this hookup for a simple connection which requires fewer accessories.

From Cable

............

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

FV-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.

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RF Coaxial Cable

(supplied)

• Back of VCR

• IN FROM

_" ANTENNA

Cable/

Antenna

75 !:o 75/300 Ohm

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VHF

UHF

Back of TV

Advanced hookup.

Use this hookup for slightly improved picture quality and more convenient operation -- use of TVeVCR button not required.

Connect as shown.

This connection requires additional accessories not provided.

If your TV is not stereo, connect the VCR's AUDIO OUT L jack to the TV's AUDIO IN jack.

2. Plug in power cords of VCR, "IV, and cable box.

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You will tune the TV to its video input to watch

the VCR.

O Cable Box

From Cable

Cable

RF Coaxial _

Signal _ RF Coaxial

Splitter

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RF Coaxial Cable

(supplied)

! Audi0Nideo Cables !

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CABLE/

Back of W 7 :

C;]ble System Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels

(suc_as HBO,Showtime, Pay-Per-V',ew, etc.)

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 TVoVCRbutton to watch the VCR.

From Cable

Cable Box RF Coaxial

=, Cable

*',.Back of VCR

2. Connect as shown.

This connection may require additional accessories not provided.

Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and

cable box.

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Advanced hookup.

Use this hookup for slightly improved picture quality and more convenient operation --- use of TV*VGR button not required.

Connect as shown.

This connection requires additional accessories not provided. If your TV is not stereo, connect the VCR's

AUDIO OUT L jack to the TV's AUDIO IN jack.

Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable box.

From Cable

OUTPUT I_-

RF Coaxial Cable

(supplied)

Cable Box

Back of VCR

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t,NTENNA

75 to 75/300 Ohm

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Antenna UHF

Back of "1"3/

IN FROM

3. [ITEI iiil, [_ (,I,_,!

You will tune the TV to its video input to watch the VCR. All pay channels are viewed through

the VCR.

RF Coaxial Cable

(supplied)

Audio/Video Cabh_ J

Back ol "IV

(>onnecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes

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.

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.

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[_ From Antenna, Cable

or Cable Box

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Audio"Video I Cable

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as previously selected on

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Use the hookup to the TV

pages 3, 4, or .5.

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RF Coaxial Cabk_

(supplied)

Recording VCR

Option B hookup.

Use this hookup for slightly improved copy

quality and more convenient operation --

use of TVaVCR 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 VCR is not stereo, connect the VCR's AUDIO OUT Ljack to the VCR's AUDIO IN jack.

3. Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV.

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You will select the line (audio/video) input on the recording VCR to receive the signal from the playback VCR.

Caution: The unauthorized recording of television programs and other materials

may infringe the rights of others.

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OUTPUT

or Cable Box

From Antenna, Cable m_

A._,.o I (,u.l,ed)

Cables - or--

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Use the hookup to the TV

as previously sele_:ted on

pages 3, 4, or 5.

Playback: VCR (only)

Recording VCR

Connecting a Stereo Amplifier/Receiver

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.

Connect as shown. This connection requires additional accessories

not provided.

Plug in power cords of amplifier/ receiver, VCR, and TV.

Turn to page 33 for "Recording Audio Only."

You will :select the line input (audio/video) on

the VCR to receive the audio signal from the

amplifier/receiver.

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Audio/Video Cables

PHONO TUNER TAPE AUX

Back of Amplifier/Receiver

Back of VCR

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Rr-C PLAY

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. Turn to page 17 for "Playback

Operation."

Back of VCR;

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Audio/Video Cable.;

LEFT _

REC PLAY

PHONO TUNER TAPE AUX

Back of Amplifier/Receiver

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ANTENI',_

I_OUT TO W

Startup

1. Check accessories with VCR.

Contact your dealer if any items are missing.

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2 "AAA" Batteries

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2. Unsert batteries in remote.

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3. Turn on the TV.

A.B.Turn on the TV.

If you used one of the basic hookups, tune the TV to the channel selected with the GH3 GH4 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.)

Remote

(Stock No. 221300)

RF Coaxial Cable

(Stock No. 207417)

4. Turn on the VCR.

Press VGR1 on the remote.

Startup

5. Place channels in the VCR's memory.

Channels 2 through 13 including line input (L) are in the VCR's memory when you first turn it on. Pressing CHANNEL up or down

stops on these channels. To get additional channels available on

your antenna or cable system, you must use the Auto-Search

Channels feature of the VCR. If you ever change cable or antenna

signals, you may need to Auto-Search channels again.

A. Press VCR1 to set remote to control VCR.

B. Press MENU.PROG on the remote to see the VCR MAIN MENU

on the TV screen. If the menu does not appear on the TV screen:

• Make sure TV is tuned to same channel as CH3 CH4

switch on VCR or the TV's video input (refer to TV's manual).

• Press VCR1 and then press MENU.PROG.

• If you use a basic hookup, check VCR indicator in display

panel -- it should be on. Press TV°VCR to turn it on.

• Check the connections.

C. Press 4 to select CHANNEL SETUP.

D. Press 1 to begin Auto-Search Channels.

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 CHANNEL up or down will select only the

active channels.

The VCRautomatically selects ANTENNA or CABLE of the Tuning Mode feature in the CHANNEL SETUP menu. If you

need to change the setting manually, press 3.

VCR MAIN MENU

I VCR Plus+ Progra_ming 2 Timer Programming

3 Review Programs

4 Channel Setup

CHANNEL SI'TUP

1 Auto-Search ChanneLs 2 Add/Remove ChanneLs

3; Tuning Mode: ANTENNA L, Sat./Cable Box Setup

0 Exit to Main Menu

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.

A. PressVCR1. B. Press MENU*PROG on the remote to see the VCR MAIN MENU

on the TV screen.

C. Press 4 to display the CHANNEL SETUP menu. D. Press 2 to display the ADD/REMOVE CHANNEL menu.

E. Follow the directions on the screen.

F. Add or remove more channels by entering channel numbers or

using CHANNEL up and down buttons.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR PLus+ Programming

_ ;_ Timer Programming

3 Review Programs

CHANNEL SETUP

Channel Setup

Auto-Search ChanneLs Add/Remove ChanneLs

ADD/REMOVE CHANNEL

-- is presently ADDED

Press CLEAR to remove Press MENU to exit

CH 03

Sttartup

7. Use TV°VCR button.

Skip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups. When using one of the basic hookups, the TV-VGR button lets you

switch between the picture coming from the VCR or television channels. This button allows you to record a program on the VCR while watching another channel on the TV. Details are on page 23.

A. Press VCR1 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 CHANNEL up or down to change channels on the VCR.

The channel number changes on the TV screen.

D. Press'l-V°VCR to see the TV channels.

The VCR indicator does not light in the display panel. Change channels using the TV's remote.

E. Return the TV to the VCR viewing channel -- CH3 or CH4. F. Press VCR1, then TVoVCR to switch back to the picture

from the VCR.

8. Set the time and date.

When you first turn on the VCR, - - : - - appears in the clock area of the VCR's display panel.

VCR Display Panel

Press MENU°PROG on remote to seeVCR MAIN MENU on the

TV screen.

B. Press 6 to display SET VCR CLOCK. 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°PROG to remove the SET VCR CLOCK menu

from the TV screen and start the clock.

E. Press 0 to exit the menu system.

The time and date appears on the TV screen whenever you press DISPLAY, and the time appears in the VCR's display panel.

VCR MAIN MENU

VCR PLUS+ Programming

Timer Programming Review Programs

Channel Setup

VCR Setup Options

Set VCR {]lock

SET VCR CLOCK

Time(_ _"

H6:mm)

Date --/--/--

Press MENU to exit

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Controlling a VCR

The VCR's remote controls two compatible RCA, ProScan, or GE VCRs with the VGR1 and VGR2 buttons. Most compatible VCRs automatically respond to VCR1 without being programmed. If you own two compatible VCRs, test them to see if

VCR1 turns on both VCRs. If it does, then you may want to program this VCR to

respond to the VOR2.LD button on the remote.

Program the VCR for remote control

Set the Remote Control feature of the VCR to the VCR1 or VCR2°LD position. The remote then controls the

VCR with either the VCR1 or VGR2oLD button -- whichever position you select in the menu.

1. Press MENUopROG to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

Press 5 to display SETUP OPTIONS.

Press 2 to activate the Remote Control feature.

Press VCR1 or VCR2°LD to change the setting and program this VCR to respond to the VCR1 or

VCR2*LD button -- whichever you select.

Important Reminder: Remember you must •

press VCR1 or VCR2°LD on the remote -- whichever you selected in the menu -- before the remote will operate this VCR.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR PLUS+ Programming 2 Timer Programming

3 Review Programs 4 Channel Setup

5 VCR Setup Options

SETUP OPTIONS

1 VCR Plus+ Setup 2 Remote Control:: VCR1

3 Auto Play: ON

4 Audio Setup

Press VCR2 to change

SETUP OPTIONS

I VCR Plus+ Setup 2 Remote Control: VCR2

3 Auto Play: ON

4 Audio Setup

0 Exit to Main Menu

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