Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto VR613HF del fabbricante RCA
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USER’S GUIDE VR613H F VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER.
i Introduction W ARNING RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this VCR to rain or moisture.
Introduction T able of Contents 1 Important Infor mation Warnings ______________________________ i Cautions ______________________________ i Note to Cable TV Installer _______________ i Product Regist.
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.
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.
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 OUT IN Cable Box From Cable RF Coaxial Cable Bac.
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.
6 Hooking Up the VCR Connecting T wo VCRs for Copying T apes 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.
7 Hooking Up the VCR Connecting a Ster eo 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 LEFT RIGHT PHONO TUNER TAPE AUX REC PLAY OUT TO TV IN FROM ANT.
8 Setting Up the VCR 1. Check accessories with VCR. Contact your dealer if any items are missing. 2. Inser t batteries in remote. 3. T urn 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.
9 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 CHANNEL SEARCH . If the message does not appear, go to step A below. If the message appears, follow the directions on the screen.
10 Setting Up the VCR Star tup 7. Select the language/seleccione el idioma. This feature lets you select English or Spanish as the language for your on-screen menus. A . Press MENU on the remote to display VCR MAIN MENU . B . Press 6 to display the LANGUAGE/LENGUA menu.
11 Setting Up the VCR Star tup VCR MAIN MENU 1 TIMER RECORDINGS 2 SET CLOCK SET CLOCK TIME --:-- (HH:MM) DATE --/--/-- PRESS CLEAR TO CORRECT PRESS MENU TO EXIT VCR MAIN MENU 1 TIMER RECORDINGS 2 SET .
12 Using the Remote Control Buttons TV CABLE 1 2 3 5 4 6 7 9 8 0 MENU PREV CH PAUSE SEARCH SLOW•F.ADV REC STOP CLEAR POWER TRACKING FF REW PLAY SPEED VCR INPUT CHAN VOL MUTE DISP TV•VCR continued on next page CABLE Used with the POWER button to turn on a compatible cable box.
13 Using the Remote Contr ol VCR Function Buttons (continued) PREV CH (Previous Channel) Switches between two channels. Select one channel and then select another. Press PREV CH to switch between the two channels. REC (Record) Starts the VCR recording.
14 Using the Remote Contr ol Contr olling a TV The VCR‘s remote is preprogrammed to control the basic functions of a compatible RCA, ProScan, or GE TV. Also, you can set up the remote to control other manufacturer‘s brands. To program the remote, enter the remote code numbers that correspond to your brand.
15 Using the Remote Contr ol Contr olling a Cable Box The CABLE button on the VCR’s remote is preprogrammed to control a compatible RCA cable box. If your cable box is another manufacturer’s brand and has its own remote, you will probably be able to program the VCR’s remote to control your cable box.
16 Playing a T ape Operating Instructions To play a tape 1 . Turn on the TV and tune it to channel 3, 4, or the TV’s video input to see the picture from the VCR. 2 . Insert a tape in the VCR. The VCR turns on automatically. The VCR indicator lights if the AUTO TV/VCR feature is turned ON .
17 Using the Playback Featur es Playing a T ape AUTO PLA Y Feature This feature lets you tell the VCR whether to automatically start playing when you insert a tape with its safety tab removed. 1 . Press MENU on the remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU .
18 Using the Playback Featur es DISP (Display) Button 1. Press DISP to display the status of the VCR, channel number, time counter, date, time, and tape speed on the TV screen. You must set the time and date before they can be displayed. If you do not press DISP again, this display times out.
19 Picture Sear ch You can search for a specific tape location during playback by fast forwarding or rewinding the tape. Sound is turned off during picture search. The time counter is removed from the TV screen during picture search. Picture search works best for tapes recorded in the SP or SLP speed.
20 Playing a T ape Using the Playback Featur es PAUSE SEARCH SLOW•F.ADV REC STOP POWER FF REW PLAY TV CABLE VCR 1 2 3 5 4 6 7 9 8 0 MENU PREV CH CLEAR TRACKING SPEED INPUT CHAN VOL MUTE DISP TV•VCR Pause for Stop Action This feature stops the tape in action and lets you examine the details of the scene on the screen.
21 Playing a T ape Commercial Scan (SEARCH Button) This is useful for scanning commercials or short program segments. 1 . Press SEARCH once during playback to advance the tape approximately 60 seconds.
22 Using the Playback Featur es Zero Sear ch The zero search feature lets you quickly return to a counter reading of 0:00:00 from anywhere on a tape. This is especially convenient when you want to watch a segment of the tape several times. 1. Insert the prerecorded tape.
23 Playing a T ape T APE Playback: HI-FI/MIX/LINEAR Feature The VCR records the same audio on both the Hi-Fi and linear tracks on the tape. The Hi-Fi sound is recorded on separate left and right stereo channels. Monaural sound is recorded on the linear track.
24 Recording a Program T ypes of Recor dings Your VCR provides different recording features. The following sections describe these features. Recording Speeds Press SPEED on the remote to select a recording speed (SP, LP, or SLP). This speed you select appears on the TV screen.
25 Recording a Program Expr ess Recor ding Express recording lets you record up to four hours without using the timer program feature. The VCR turns off automatically at the end of the recording. Operating Instructions 1. Turn on the VCR. 2. Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
26 Recording a Program T o recor d ster eo br oadcast TV or SAP Turn on the TV and tune it to the VCR viewing channel, either 3, 4, or the TV’s video input. 1 . Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. 2 . If you are using one of the basic hookups, make sure the VCR indicator appears in the VCR’s display panel.
27 Recording a Program Recor ding Audio Only T o Record Audio Only (Refer to hookup on page 7.) 1. Press the INPUT button on the remote until the line indicator ( L ) appears in the VCR’s display panel. Then, the VCR can record audio from the audio equipment connected to the AUDIO1 IN jacks.
28 Recording a Program Recor ding While Y ou’re A way (Timer Recor ding) The timer program feature lets you program the VCR to record up to eight different programs within a one year period. Before setting the timer, make sure that: • The clock is set correctly.
29 Recording a Program Checking or Clearing Timer Recor dings 1. Press MENU on the remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU . 2. Press 1 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu. 3. Press 2 to display the REVIEW EXISTING PROGS menu. Each entered program is displayed for a few seconds in sequence.
30 Recording a Program Using T wo VCRs for Copying and Editing T apes Operating Instructions (Refer to hookup on page 6.) Use one VCR as the playback VCR and the other as the recording VCR. 1. Turn on the TV and VCRs. 2. Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel, either 3, 4, or the TV’s video input.
31 Back Panel OUT TO TV IN FROM ANT. VHF/UHF 3 CH. 4 IN AUDIO1 VIDEO1 R L OUT 3 CH. 4 Switch Selects the channel to which you tune the TV to see the VCR picture if you connect the VCR using one of the basic hookups. IN FROM ANT. (Antenna) Connector Receives a signal from an antenna or cable system when attached.
32 References Location of Contr ols Hi-Fi Indicator Lights when the AUDIO PLAY feature is set to HIFI or MIX . POWER Indicator Lights when power is turned on. SAP Indicator Lights when the station you are tuned to is broadcasting Second Audio Program.
33 References Format: VHS Record/Playback Video: 4-Head System: Audio: VHS Hi-Fi Stereo record/playback system Video Signal System: EIA standard: NTSC color Antenna: 75-ohm external VHF/UHF combined a.
34 continued on next page References T r ouble Checks Sometimes problems can be easily solved by checking a few basic things. Check below before you call for help or take your VCR to an Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter.
35 References T r ouble Checks T r ouble Here's what to tr y: Rewind does not operate Timer recording not made or wrong program recorded Clock shows incorrect time or date Time did not adjust for daylight savings.
36 References Limited W arranty What your warranty covers: • Any defect in material or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • Ninety days for labor charges. • One year for parts. The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental.
37 References Index + and – Buttons...............................12,13,19 3CH.4 Switch ......................................3-9,31 Accessories, Included ................................8 Add or Remove Channels from Memory..........................
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