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Chapter 2: VCR Features Time Counter The time counter shows the actual time used when recording or playing back a tape. The time counter helps locate the beginning or end of recorded events. It resets to 0:00:00 whenever a tape is ejected from the VCR. For example, if you record a 30–minute program at the beginning of a tape, rewind it, and then want to go to the end of the first program to start another recording: Hours 1. Press the INFO button twice to display only the time counter. Minutes 2.
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Chapter 3: On-Screen Menus VCR MAIN MENU Explanation of the Menu System 1 Timer Recordings 2 Time The on-screen menus you saw the first time you turned on your VCR 3 Channels were explained in Chapter 1. This chapter lists other menus that you 4 Setup can access through the VCR MAIN MENU (press MENU on the remote 5 Preferences control). The quickest way to select a menu is to press the number 6 Audio 7 Language button on the remote control that matches the number next to the 0 Exit item. So
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Chapter 3: On-Screen Menus Channels CHANNELS Channels tells the VCR where to find channels and stores them in the 1 Auto Channel Search VCR’s channel list. 2 Add/Remove Channels 3 Signal Type: CABLE 4 Cable Box Setup 5 VCR Output Channel: 3 Auto Channel Search Use Auto Channel Search to place all available channels in memory. 0 Exit If you ever change cable or antenna signals, you may need to run the Auto Channel Search feature again. Select one of the three options: Cable TV searche
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VCR
User’s Guide
Changing Entertainment. Again.
VR546/VR637HF
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Important Information WARNING CAUTION Caution: To reduce the risk of To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not remove cover RISK OF ELECTRIC electric shock, do not expose (or back). No user serviceable parts SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN. this product to rain or moisture. inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. This symbol indicates This symbol "dangerous voltage" indicates important inside the product that instructions presents a risk of accompanying the electric shock or produc
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Table of Contents Chapter 1: Connections & Setup ........................................................................................................ 3 Things to Consider Before Connecting Components .......................................................................... 3 Choose Your Connection ....................................................................................................................... 4 Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your VCR ..........................
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Table of Contents Chapter 3: On-Screen Menus (Continued) Preferences........................................................................................................................................... 19 Remote Control ............................................................................................................................................... 19 Auto Play .....................................................................................................................
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Chapter 1: Connections & Setup Things to Consider Before Connecting Components This Book Covers Two Models (VR546 and VR637HF) • Model VR546 (mono) • Model VR637 (hi-fi) The graphics in this user’s guide show the VR637HF, so the jacks on the front and back of the VCR are different from those on the VR546. The VR546 also does not have the Audio menu. Protect Components From Power Surges • Connect all components before plugging any power cords into the wall outlet. • Always turn off the TV and oth
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Chapter 1: Connections & Setup Choose Your Connection There are several ways to hook up your VCR, depending on the components connected. Please use the following chart to determine which connection is best for you and proceed to the appropriate page. Note: If you prefer, we can provide you with the name of an Authorized Service Representative who will visit your home for a fee to install your electronic entertainment system and to instruct you in its operation. For details about this service, ca
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Chapter 1: Connections & Setup TV (back panel) AUDIO VIDEO L / MONO R IN L The back of your TV might not look OUT exactly like the one shown here. CABLE/ ANTENNA S-VIDEO 1B VCR AUDIO ANT. IN 1A R The VCR pictured here is model VR637HF and shows stereo audio L RF OUT jacks. Model VR546 is mono and IN OUT will not have separate left and right audio jacks. Use connection VIDEO 2 1A for model VR546. From Cable or Antenna TV + VCR 1. Connect the VCR to the TV A. Connect one end of the supplied RF co
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Chapter 1: Connections & Setup TV AUDIO VIDEO L / MONO R IN L The back of your TV might not look OUT exactly like the one shown here. CABLE/ ANTENNA S-VIDEO 1B VCR ANT. IN AUDIO The VCR pictured here is model 1A R VR637HF and shows stereo audio jacks. Model VR546 is mono and L RF OUT will not have separate left and OUT IN right audio jacks. Use connection VIDEO 1A and 2A for model VR546. 2A SATELLITE 2B RECEIVER IN FROM ANT CH3 OUT CH4 The back of your satellite receiver OUT TO TV SATELLITE mi
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Chapter 1: Connections & Setup TV AUDIO VIDEO L / MONO R IN The back of your TV L might not look exactly OUT like the one shown here. CABLE/ ANTENNA S-VIDEO The VCR pictured here is 1B VCR model VR637HF and 1A shows stereo audio jacks. Model VR546 is mono and will not have ANT. IN AUDIO separate left and right R audio jacks. Use connection 1A for model L RF OUT IN OUT VR546. VIDEO 2 CABLE BOX IN FROM ANT CH3 The back of your cable CH4 box might not look 3 OUT TO TV exactly like the one S-VIDEO
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Chapter 1: Connections & Setup Put Batteries in the Remote Control 1. Insert the batteries matching the polarities (+ and –) on the batteries with the diagram in the battery compartment. Turn on the TV and VCR 1. Turn on the TV (if the TV you’ve connected to the VCR is an RCA, GE, Proscan, or Scenium TV, press the TV button on the remote packed with your VCR). 2. Tune the TV to the correct Video Input Channel. • If you used a coaxial cable to connect your VCR to your TV, tune the TV to channel 3
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Chapter 1: Connections & Setup CHANNELS menu – submenus are listed below. Auto Channel Search – automatically searches for channels so that they are stored in the VCR’s channel list (the list of channels that are accessed when you press the CH +/– buttons. Add/Remove Channels – allows you to manually add or remove channels from the channel list. This is helpful if the channel’s signal is weak. See Auto Channel Search on page 18. Signal Type – press 3 to go back and forth between the two signal t
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Chapter 1: 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 Input Channel). 2. Insert a tape in the VCR. If the Auto Play feature is set to ON, the tape automatically begins playback (the safety tab on the tape must be removed). • Press FWD or REV to cue the tape to the desired position during Play m
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Chapter 1: Connections & Setup Using the Remote Control The remote control is capable of controlling more than just your VCR. If you have a compatible RCA, GE, Proscan, or Scenium TV, you may be able to control it. In order for the VCR’s remote control to operate a desired TV, you must first press the TV button on the remote control. Similarly, to control the VCR, press the VCR button on the remote control. Pressing any remote control button will affect either the VCR or the TV, depending on whi
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Chapter 1: Connections & Setup ON•OFF Turns the power of the active device (either the TV or VCR) on or off. PAUSE Pauses playback and recording in VCR mode. PLAY Starts tape playback in VCR mode. REC Starts recording in VCR mode. REV Rewinds a tape. In Playback mode, pressing and holding REV starts reverse scan playback. In Stop mode, pressing REV fast-rewinds. SEARCH In stop mode, displays Index Search and Go-To Search menus on-screen. Press this button once to display the Index Search menu an
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Chapter 2: VCR Features Recording Features Your VCR provides many ways to record programming. Basic recording is explained in detail on page 10. The following recording techniques are also available. • Recording – lets you press one button to record a program. • Express Recording (XPR) – allows recording to start while a program is being watched. This feature automatically stops recording after a designated period of time. • Timer Recording – program the VCR for a daily, weekly, or onetime recor
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Chapter 2: VCR Features Timer Recording You can set up to 8 different TV programs to be recorded. Before a Timer Recording will work, the VCR needs to be set up correctly. • VCR’s clock must be set correctly. • If you’ve set up the VCR for a cable box for all channels, the output of your cable box appears in the channel item of the Timer Recordings menu. • PROGRAMS OVERLAP appears if two programs whose times overlap are entered. • The timer indicator appears in the display when you turn off the
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Chapter 2: VCR Features Index Search The VCR has a “VHS Index Search System” that automatically records index marks on the tape every time you start a recording. During playback you can locate the program you want to play by the number of index marks or by scanning. The VCR will search forward or reverse from the location you are at on the tape. To Activate Index Search: INDEX SEARCH 1. While playing back, press the STOP button to stop the tape. Press REV or FWD to begin scanning 2. Press
