VR613HF USER’S GUIDE VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
Introduction Important Information WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this VCR to rain or moisture. 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.
Introduction Table of Contents Important Information Picture Search ____________________ 19 Warnings______________________________ i Slow Motion______________________ 19 Cautions ______________________________ i Pause for Stop-Action______________ 19 Note to Cable TV Installer _______________ i Frame Advance ___________________ 20 Product Registration ____________________ i Automatic Tracking _______________ 20 Manual Tracking__________________ 20 Hooking Up the VCR Commercial Scan (SEARCH Butto
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) using a signal splitter. This connection may improve the picture quality as well as convenience of operation.
Hooking Up the VCR Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box A. Basic hookup. A Use this hookup for a simple connection which requires fewer accessories. From Antenna or Cable 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. 300/75 Ohm Adapter Back of VCR R IN FROM ANT. AUDIO1 OR L 2. Connect as shown. VHF/UHF OUT OUT TO TV IN 3 CH. 4 This connection may require additional accessories not provided.
Hooking Up the VCR Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels A. Basic hookup. Use this hookup for a simple connection which requires fewer accessories. A From Cable Back of VCR 1. Set the 3CH.4 switch on back of VCR to either channel 3 or 4. Cable Box Tune the TV to this channel and use the TV•VCR button to watch the VCR. IN RF Coaxial Cable R IN FROM ANT. AUDIO1 OUT L 2. Connect as shown. VHF/UHF OUT OUT TO TV IN 3 CH.
Hooking Up the VCR Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Only Pay Channels (such as HBO, Showtime, Pay-Per-View, etc.) A. Basic hookup. Use this hookup for a simple connection which requires fewer accessories. A From Cable Back of VCR 1. Set the 3CH.4 switch on back of VCR to either channel 3 or 4. Cable Box Tune the TV to this channel and use the TV•VCR button to watch the VCR. IN RF Coaxial Cable R IN FROM ANT. AUDIO1 OUT L VHF/UHF 2. Connect as shown. OUT OUT TO TV IN 3 CH.
Hooking Up the VCR Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes Option A hookup. A Use this hookup for a simple connection which requires fewer accessories. Playback VCR From Antenna, Cable or Cable Box R 1. Select a hookup from pages 2 through 5 and then modify with this connection. IN FROM ANT. AUDIO1 L VHF/UHF OUT 2. Set the 3CH.4 switch on the playback VCR to either channel 3 or 4. IN OUT TO TV 3 CH. 4 VIDEO1 Tune the recording VCR to this channel to receive the signal from the playback VCR.
Hooking Up the VCR Connecting a Stereo Amplifier/Receiver Record on the VCR from an amplifier/receiver. Back of VCR Connect your VCR to a stereo amplifier/ receiver to record stereo audio. R IN FROM ANT. AUDIO1 1. Select a hookup from pages 2 through 5 and then modify with this connection. L VHF/UHF OUT OUT TO TV IN 3 CH. 4 2. Connect as shown. VIDEO1 This connection requires additional accessories not provided. Audio/Video Cables 3. Plug in power cords of amplifier/ receiver, VCR, and TV.
Setting Up the VCR Startup 1. Check accessories with VCR. Contact your dealer if any items are missing. POWER VCR PAUSE TV CABLE REC PLAY 2 “AAA” Batteries REW FF SLOW•F.ADV STOP 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 SEARCH 3 CHAN MUTE VOL 0 INPUT TV•VCR PREV CH DISP MENU CLEAR SPEED TRACKING Remote (Stock No. 221373) RF Coaxial Cable (Stock No. 221346) 2. Insert batteries in remote. 3. Turn on the TV. A. Turn on the TV. B.
Setting Up the VCR Startup 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. AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH CONNECT ANTENNA CABLE... THEN PRESS CH UP Wait until the channel numbers stop changing. This takes about one to two minutes.
Setting Up the VCR Startup 7. Select the language/seleccione el idioma. VCR MAIN MENU This feature lets you select English or Spanish as the language for your on-screen menus. 1 2 3 4 5 6 A. Press MENU on the remote to display VCR MAIN MENU. B. Press 6 to display the LANGUAGE/LENGUA menu. • Select 1 to have the menus displayed in English (Ingles). • Select 2 to have the menus displayed in Spanish (Español).
Setting Up the VCR Startup 10. Set the display panel brightness. This VCR lets you change the brightness level of the fluorescent display panel. A. Press MENU on remote to see the VCR MAIN MENU. VCR MAIN MENU 1 2 3 4 TIMER RECORDINGS SET CLOCK CHANNELS PREFERENCES B. Press 4 to display the PREFERENCES menu. C. Press 4 to select a FRONT PANEL mode. • Select AUTO to keep the display panel bright when VCR is on and dim when it is off. • Select BRITE to keep the display panel bright.
Using the Remote Control Buttons Component Buttons Press one of the buttons to set the remote to operate that component. CABLE Used with the POWER button to turn on a compatible cable box. See page 15. POWER VCR PAUSE TV CABLE REC PLAY REW FF SLOW•F.ADV 1 STOP 2 6 7 8 9 Used with the POWER button to turn on another brand of TV when the remote is programmed to control that TV. See page 14.
Using the Remote Control Buttons VCR Function Buttons (continued) PREV CH (Previous Channel) SEARCH Switches between two channels. Displays the INDEX, ZERO, and BLANK search menus on the TV screen. Select one channel and then select another. Press PREV CH to switch between the two channels. REC (Record) Starts the VCR recording. Used for express recording. See page 25. REW (Rewind) Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped. Quickly searches a tape in reverse motion during playback.
Using the Remote Control Controlling 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. Program the Remote for a TV 1. Turn on the TV. 2. Point the VCR remote at the TV. 3. To enter the code for your brand, hold the TV button and press two number buttons .
Using the Remote Control Controlling 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. To program the VCR’s remote, enter the code that corresponds to your brand. Program the remote 1. Turn on the cable box. 2. Point the VCR remote at the cable box. 3.
Playing a Tape 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. Tape begins playback automatically if the safety tab on the cassette has been removed and the AUTO PLAY feature is turned on.
Playing a Tape Using the Playback Features AUTO PLAY Feature This feature lets you tell the VCR whether to automatically start playing when you insert a tape with its safety tab removed. VCR MAIN MENU 1 2 3 4 TIMER RECORDINGS SET CLOK CHANNELS PREFERENCES PREFERENCES 1 2 3 4 5 6 REMOTE CONTROL: AUTO PLAY: AUTO TV/VCR: FRONT PANEL: AUTO DST: SET AUTO REPEAT VCR1 ON ON AUTO ON 0 EXIT 1. Press MENU on the remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU. 2. Press 4 to display the PREFERENCES menu. 3.
Playing a Tape Using the Playback Features 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. STOP CH 05 0:30:00 Status Displays Press DISP 02/02/96 FRI 01:30AM SLP 2. Press DISP again to continually display the time counter on the TV screen.
Playing a Tape Using the Playback Features Picture Search 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. Fast Forward Search 1. Press FF to search forward at a faster-than-normal speed. 2. Press FF or PLAY to return to playback. Rewind Search 1.
Playing a Tape Using the Playback Features Pause for Stop Action This feature stops the tape in action and lets you examine the details of the scene on the screen. Stop action works best for tapes recorded in the SP or SLP speed. 1. Press PAUSE on the remote or PLAY•PAUSE on the VCR during playback to stop the action. ll appears in the VCR’s display panel. 2. Press TRACKING up or down to reduce any jittering of the picture. 3.
Playing a Tape Using the Playback Features 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. Index Search The VCR has a “VHS Index Search System” that automatically records an index mark on the tape every time you stop and start recording. You can locate the program you want to play by the number of index marks. The VCR automatically locates the index number you select.
Playing a Tape Using the Playback Features Zero Search 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. ZERO SEARCH CURRENT TAPE COUNTER IS 2:17:25 2. Press DISP twice to display only the time counter on the TV screen. 3.
Playing a Tape Using the Playback Features TAPE 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. To enjoy Hi-Fi sound, connect your VCR to a stereo television or amplifier/receiver using the audio/video jacks. The TAPE PLAYBACK: HI-FI/MIX/LINEAR feature lets you select which audio you play back. To Select Playback Sound 1.
Recording a Program Types of Recordings 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. SP (Standard Play) gives the best quality recording. That is why most prerecorded, rental tapes are recorded in SP. Fewer programs can be recorded on the tape.
Recording a Program Express Recording 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. REW PLAY•PAUSE FWD STOP•EJECT RECORD RECORD REC POWER TV•VCR TIMER CHANNEL H i-F i VCR TRACKING Display showing 30 minutes remaining for express recording Operating Instructions 1. Turn on the VCR. 2. Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. 3. Select the channel you want to record. 4.
Recording a Program Stereo Broadcast TV or SAP (Second Audio Program) Some TV programs are broadcast with stereo audio or a second audio language (SAP). The RECEPTION: STEREO/SAP/MONO feature lets you select the type of audio you want to record. To record stereo broadcast 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.
Recording a Program Recording Audio Only You can record audio only from another audio source connected to the AUDIO1 IN (L and R) jacks on the back of the VCR. To 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. 2. Press SPEED on the remote to select the recording speed.
Recording a Program Recording While You’re Away (Timer Recording) 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. • A tape with its safety tab in place has been inserted with enough tape to record the programs. • The remote is set to control the VCR — using VCR. VCR MAIN MENU Setting a Timer Recording 1. Press MENU on the remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU. 2.
Recording a Program Recording While You’re Away (Timer Recording) Timer Recording From the VCR’s Line Input The line input refers to the signal coming from the VCR’s AUDIO and VIDEO IN jacks. Recording from the line input is convenient if you have a satellite receiver or similar component attached to these jacks. To timer record from the component connected to the VCR’s line input, press INPUT on the remote to enter VIDEO IN instead of the channel number on the TV screen during timer programming.
Recording a Program Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes Operating Instructions (Refer to hookup on page 6.) Use one VCR as the playback VCR and the other as the recording VCR. Caution: The unauthorized recording of television programs and other materials may infringe the rights of others. 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. 3.
References Location of Controls Front Panel REW Tape Compartment POWER TV•VCR PLAY•PAUSE FWD STOP•EJECT RECORD CHANNEL TRACKING Remote Sensor CHANNEL or TRACKING up or down RECORD Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCR’s channel memory. Starts the VCR recording. Adjusts tracking during playback. Remote Sensor FWD (Fast-Forward) Receives signals from the remote control. Aim the remote at this sensor with no objects between them. Fast-forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped.
References Location of Controls Display Panel Hi-Fi POWER Record REC Timer SAP TIMER SAP STEREO STEREO H i-F i AM PM VCR Status Indicators VCR 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.
References Specifications Format: VHS Record/Playback System: Video: 4-Head Audio: VHS Hi-Fi Stereo record/playback system Video Signal System: EIA standard: NTSC color Antenna: 75-ohm external VHF/UHF combined antenna terminal Tuner: USA: 181 channels capability* (125 cable channels) Canada: 178 channels capability* (122 cable channels) Type: AutoProgramming frequency synthesis Power Requirement: 120V AC, 60 Hz Power Consumption: 23 watts Dimensions: 3.
References Trouble 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. Trouble Here's what to try: No power • Plug VCR into an operating outlet. • Check connections. VCR does not respond to remote • Remove batteries and hold down one or more buttons for several seconds to drain the microprocessor inside the remote and reset it. Re-install the batteries and try remote again.
References Trouble Checks Trouble Here's what to try: Rewind does not operate • STEREO or SAP indicator not on. Station not broadcasting stereo or SAP. • Tape already rewound. Timer recording not made or wrong program recorded • Cable box was not turned on at time recording was to begin. • Program entered incorrectly (wrong channel or times). • Power interruption. Reset clock. See page 11. • Check to see if time and date are correct — including AM/PM.
References Limited Warranty 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. What we will do: • Pay any Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter the labor charges to repair your VCR. • Pay any Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter for the new or, at our option, refurbished replacement parts required to repair your VCR.
References Index + and – Buttons...............................12,13,19 3CH.4 Switch ......................................3-9,31 Accessories, Included ................................8 Add or Remove Channels from Memory...................................................9 ADD/REMOVE CHANNEL Menu ............9 Amplifier/Receiver Connections.............7 Antenna Connections .............................2,3 AUDIO Menu...................................23,26,27 Audio Only, Recording ..........................
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