RCA VCR VR708HF VCR User Manual


 
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Table of Contents
Product Registration
............................................................................................................. i
Introduction
............................................................................................................................ 1
Key Features Overview ......................................................................................................... 1
Connections & Setup
........................................................................................................... 5
Things to Consider Before Connecting Components .......................................................... 6
Cable Considerations ............................................................................................................6
Choose Your Connection ...................................................................................................... 7
Using the RF Coaxial Cable to Connect the VCR to a TV .............................................. 7
TV + VCR .......................................................................................................................... 8
TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver ......................................................................................... 9
TV + VCR + Cable Box ................................................................................................... 10
Set the VCRs CH 3/4 Switch ................................................................................................ 11
Plug in the VCR.................................................................................................................... 11
Put Batteries in the Remote Control .................................................................................. 11
Turn on the TV and VCR...................................................................................................... 11
Tune the TV.......................................................................................................................... 11
Using the Remote Control to Navigate On-Screen Menus ............................................... 12
Complete the QuickSet Guide...................................................................................... 12
Accessing Menus ........................................................................................................... 12
VCR Basics ............................................................................................................................ 13
Playing a Tape ............................................................................................................... 13
Automatic Rewind ........................................................................................................ 13
Tape Eject ......................................................................................................................13
Recording............................................................................................................................. 13
Check the Safety Tab .................................................................................................... 13
Using the VCR’s Menu System
....................................................................................... 15
Using On-Screen Menus to Set Up Features ...................................................................... 16
Language....................................................................................................................... 16
Setup for a Digital Satellite Receiver ........................................................................... 16
Cable Box Setup ............................................................................................................ 18
Cable Box Codes .................................................................................................... 19
VCR Channels List.......................................................................................................... 20
Auto Channel Searching ....................................................................................... 20
Changing the Signal Type ..................................................................................... 20
Adding or Removing Channels .................................................................................... 21
Time and Date ............................................................................................................... 21
Auto Clock Set Feature.......................................................................................... 21
To Turn Auto Clock Set ON .............................................................................. 22
Setting the Time Zone ..................................................................................... 22
Setting Daylight-Saving Time .......................................................................... 22
Setting Time and Date Manually .......................................................................... 23
Additional Set Up Features in the Preferences Menu....................................................... 23
Remote VCR1/VCR2 Option .......................................................................................... 23
Auto Play .......................................................................................................................24
Auto TV/VCR.................................................................................................................. 24
EnergySaver................................................................................................................... 25
Front Panel Brightness (VCR Display) .......................................................................... 25
Tape Speed .................................................................................................................... 25
Set Auto Repeat ............................................................................................................ 26