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VCR
User’s Guide
Changing Entertainment. Again.
VR661HF
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Important Information WARNING To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not CAUTION remove cover (or back). No user serviceable To reduce the risk of fire or RISK OF ELECTRIC parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service electric shock, do not expose SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN. personnel. this product to rain or moisture. This symbol indicates This symbol indicates important instructions "dangerous voltage" inside accompanying the product. the product that presents a risk of electric shock or person
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L O V R T C U N C V A H Introduction Introduction Key Features Overview Your VCR is equipped with features that will add to your recording and viewing experience. The following information summarizes a few of these features. Chapter 4 provides more information about the rest of the VCR’s features and how to use them. ® VCR Plus+ SILVER System The VCR Plus+ system allows for simple timer recording programming by using a single PlusCode® programming number found in most TV program listings. The VC
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Introduction Express Recording (XPR) TIMER RECORDINGS Description: XPR quickly records the remaining portion of a program already 1 Create a New Program 2 Review Existing Progs. in progress. XPR is a great way to capture the end of a sporting event that has 3 Use VCR Plus+ Code run into overtime or a live broadcast that runs long. Requirements: Repeatedly press the Record button on the VCR front panel or remote control to set the desired duration of time to record. 0 Exit Pro-Tect Plus™ Lock
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Table of Contents Product Registration ............................................................................................................. i Introduction ............................................................................................................................ 1 Key Features Overview ......................................................................................................... 1 Connections & Setup ...........................................................
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Table of Contents Using the Remote Control ............................................................................................... 25 Remote Control Buttons ..................................................................................................... 26 Component Buttons ..................................................................................................... 26 VCR Function Buttons ......................................................................................
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Chapter 1 Connections & Setup Chapter Overview: • Things to Consider Before Connecting • Choosing Your Connection • Making Connections • Navigating On-Screen Menus • Completing the QuickSet™ Guide • Basic Recording Changing Entertainment. Again. 5
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Connections & Setup Things to Consider Before Connecting Components Protect Components From Power Surges • Connect all components before plugging any power cords into the wall outlet. • Always turn off the TV and other components before you connect or disconnect any cables. Position Cables to Avoid Audio Hum or Interference • Insert all cable plugs firmly into their jacks. • Place any Audio/Video (A/V) cables to the side(s) of the TV’s back panel instead of straight down the back after connectin
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Connections & Setup Using the RF Coaxial Cable to Connect the VCR to a TV This graphic shows the RF coaxial cable supplied with your VCR. This will be the cable used for the basic connections represented in this chapter. Notes: To hear stereo sound, you will need to purchase Audio/Video (A/V) RF Coaxial Cable cables (not provided) and connect the VCR to the TV. A/V jacks and cables also provide a superior image and sound quality. For details about using this advanced setup, see the instructions
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Connections & Setup TV (back panel) AUDIO VIDEO L / MONO R IN L OUT CABLE/ ANTENNA S-VIDEO VCR 1 AUDIO ANT. IN R L RF OUT OUT IN CH. 2 3 4 VIDEO From Cable or Antenna TV + VCR Need Some Help? Note: Your television back panel may not look exactly like the model shown here. If you prefer, we can provide you with the 1. Connect the VCR to the TV name of an Authorized Service Representative Connect one end of the supplied RF coaxial cable to the RF OUT jack on who will visit your home the back o
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Connections & Setup TV AUDIO VIDEO L / MONO R IN L OUT CABLE/ ANTENNA S-VIDEO VCR 1 ANT. IN AUDIO R L RF OUT IN OUT CH. 3 4 VIDEO SATELLITE 2 RECEIVER IN FROM ANT CH3 OUT CH4 OUT TO TV SATELLITE IN VIDEO R L S-VIDEO 3 4 From Cable From or TV Antenna Satellite TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver Note: Your television and/or satellite receiver back panels may not look exactly like the models shown here. Need Some Help? 1. Connect the VCR to the TV If you prefer, we can Connect one end of the sup
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Connections & Setup TV AUDIO VIDEO L / MONO R IN L OUT CABLE/ ANTENNA S-VIDEO VCR 1 ANT. IN AUDIO R L RF OUT IN OUT CH. 3 4 VIDEO CABLE BOX 2 IN FROM ANT CH3 CH4 OUT TO TV S-VIDEO 3 From Cable Feed TV + VCR + Cable Box Need Some Help? Note: Your television and/or cable box back panels may not look exactly like the models shown here. If you prefer, we can provide you with the 1. Connect the VCR to the TV name of an Authorized Service Representative Connect one end of the supplied RF coaxial
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Connections & Setup Set the VCR’s CH 3/4 Switch The CH 3/4 switch on back of the VCR determines what channel the TV must be tuned to see the VCR’s image. Choose whichever channel is not used locally in your area. Note: If you connected components using A/V jacks and cables, the VCR’s signal must be viewed using the TV’s Video Line Input. To find the Video Line Input, refer to the manual that came with the TV or see How to Find Your TV’s Video Line Input on page 57 in the Other Information sectio
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Connections & Setup Using the Remote Control to Navigate On-Screen Menus The technical term is “Navigation” – how you move through the on-screen menus. The theory is the same for all the menu screens; use the corresponding number button on the remote control select it. To choose an on-screen item, press the remote control’s corresponding number button. Note: Selecting a menu item can take you to another menu, activate a choice, or activate a data entry field (such as the hour field in the Set Ti
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Connections & Setup VCR Basics Once your initial settings are complete, you can begin using your VCR. In order to begin, you must first understand some basic concepts. Playing a Tape 1. Tune the TV to your VCR viewing channel (03, 04, or the video line input). 2. Insert a tape in the VCR. If the Auto Play feature is set to ON, the tape automatically begins playback (if the safety tab on the tape is removed). . • Press FWD or REV (FORWARD or REVERSE on the remote control) to cue the tape at the d
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Chapter 2 Using the VCR’s Menu System Chapter Overview: • Using On-Screen Menus • Cable Box Setup • Setting Time and Date • Setting VCR Preferences Changing Entertainment. Again. 15
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Using On-Screen Menus Using On-Screen Menus to Set Up Features You set up many of the VCR’s features by using the menu system as discussed in the previous chapter. Each feature that appears in the QuickSet Guide is explained in this section as well as a few other features you should set up to get the most out of your VCR. Note: Not all the VCR screens are shown in this manual when explaining how to access features. Language Selecting your preferred language determines how the on-screen displays
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Using On-Screen Menus 4. Select one of the three choices. If “ALL Channels” is selected, enter the CABLE BOX SETUP output channel of the cable box (usually 03 or 04), or if A/V jacks connect Do you use your cable the VCR to the TV, press the INPUT button on the VCR’s remote control. box to receive ALL channels or only SOME channels? 1 ALL channels 2 Only SOME channels 3 Cancel setup 5. Once you complete the setup, the VCR confirms that it will now receive all CABLE BOX SETUP signals on
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Using On-Screen Menus Changing the Signal Type This feature is useful if your cable signal goes out; it allows you to switch to a regular antenna for alternate television reception. 1. Press the MENU button to display the VCR MAIN MENU. 2. Press the 4 button to choose CHANNELS. 3. Press 3 to choose between Signal Type: Cable and Antenna. When CHANNELS finished, press 0 to exit back to the Main Menu and 0 again to exit to 1 Auto Channel Search normal viewing. 2 Add/Remove Channels 3 Signa
