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Changing Entertainment. Again.

VR706HF

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Page 1: ...VCR User s Guide Changing Entertainment Again VR706HF ...

Page 2: ...it Cable TV Installer This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820 40 of the National Electrical Code Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 which provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical Product Registration Pl...

Page 3: ...cted commercial segments then easily skips over them during playback This feature does not erase commercials from the tape This feature helps locate the beginning of a purchased or rented movie as well as skip thorugh previews You can go to the beginning of the movie or skip from one preview long commercial to the next Universal Back Lit Remote Control Description The VCR s remote control can oper...

Page 4: ...e lock on the system Front Audio Video Input Jacks Description The VCR has Audio Video A V input jacks on both the front and rear of the unit there are output jacks on the rear panel only The front A V jacks make it easy to plug in an external A V device such as a camcorder Requirements Make sure that all A V connections are snug To see a connected device s image turn the VCR to its Video Line Inp...

Page 5: ...e 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 Cable Box Setup 16 VCR Channels List 17 Auto Channel Searching 17 Changing the Signal Type 18 Adding or Removing Channels 18 Time and Date 19 Auto Clock Set Feature 19 To ...

Page 6: ...rksheet 37 Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP Second Audio Program 38 Copying and Editing Tapes Using Two VCRs 38 Picture Search Options 39 Forward and Reverse Search 39 Slow Motion 39 Frame Advance 39 Index Search 40 Go To Search 40 Commercial Advance 41 Movie Advance 43 Pro Tect Plus Locking Feature 44 Tracking 44 Time Counter 44 On Screen Displays 45 Audio Set Up Features 46 Reception 46 Tape...

Page 7: ...ertainment Again Connections Setup Chapter Overview Things to Consider Before Connecting Choosing Your Connection Making Connections Navigating On Screen Menus Completing the QuickSet Guide Basic Recording Chapter 1 ...

Page 8: ...unit for detailed information Protect Components From Overheating Never block ventilation slots in any component Arrange the components so that air can circulate freely Do not stack components Allow adequate ventilation when placing components in a stand Place an amplifier or satellite receiver on the top shelf of a stand so heated air rising from it will not flow around other components Cable Con...

Page 9: ...age and sound quality For details about using this advanced setup see the instructions on page 58 Using A V jacks to connect the VCR to the TV requires tuning to the TV s Video Line Input to see the VCR s picture For more information about finding your TV s Video Line Input see page 57 If you prefer we can provide you with the name of an Authorized Service Representative who will visit your home f...

Page 10: ...te Flip the CH 3 4 switch on the back of the VCR to the channel that is not used in your area This will be the channel that the TV must be tuned to in order to see the VCR s picture Go To Page 11 Need Some Help 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...

Page 11: ... cable box RF coaxial cable not included to the antenna input jack on the satellite receiver 4 Connect the satellite feed to the satellite receiver Connect the satellite receiver s RF coaxial cable feed not included to the satellite input jack on the satellite receiver Go To Page 11 Need Some Help If you prefer we can provide you with the name of an Authorized Service Representative who will visit...

Page 12: ... other end to the ANT IN jack on the VCR 3 Connect the cable feed to your cable box Connect the RF coaxial cable feed not included to the antenna input jack on the cable box Go To Page 11 Need Some Help 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 ...

Page 13: ...trol 1 Remove the battery compartment cover on the remote control 2 Insert new batteries matching the polarities and on the batteries with the diagram in the battery compartment 3 Put the battery compartment cover back on the remote Turn on the TV and VCR Turn on the TV and press the VCR button on the remote control to turn it on Note If you have an RCA GE or Proscan TV your VCR s remote control m...

Page 14: ... choices press the corresponding number button on the remote control to automatically select it In the case of the language menu press 1 for English 2 for Español Spanish or 3 for Français French The remaining menus throughout the setup will appear in the language chosen Just follow the step by step procedures until the QuickSet Guide is complete Accessing Menus The series of preferences that are ...

Page 15: ...te control to remove any streaks from the picture if necessary Press STOP to stop playback Automatic Rewind The VCR automatically rewinds the tape if it reaches the end of the tape during playback While rewinding you can press the ON OFF button and the VCR will turn off after finishing If the tape has no safety tab it will be ejected Tape Eject Press the EJECT button on the VCR when stopped to eje...

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Page 17: ...15 Changing Entertainment Again Using the VCR s Menu System Chapter Overview Using On Screen Menus Cable Box Setup Setting Time and Date Setting VCR Preferences Chapter 2 ...

Page 18: ...ANGUAGE 3 Select English Spanish Español or French Français Cable Box Setup This setup applies only when all channels are received through a cable box In this case the VCR will automatically enter the channel used to view cable box programming Your VCR will use this channel for all future timer recordings 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU 2 Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu 3 Press 5 to...

Page 19: ...o select CHANNELS 3 Press 1 to select AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH 4 Select one of the three options Cable TV searches for cable stations Antenna searches for local broadcast stations Detect Automatically decides which input to use for you Note With Detect Automatically a strong cable or antenna signal in your area may cause channels to be detected inaccurately If this should happen manually select the inp...

Page 20: ...to choose ADD REMOVE CHANNELS To go to the channel you want to add or remove use the remote control s CHANNEL or buttons or enter a specific channel number using the number buttons Once the desired channel is displayed the on screen menu will tell you if the channel is currently in the VCR s viewing list Press the CLEAR button to remove a channel from the available channels list or press the INFO ...

Page 21: ...arrying time data If the time does not automatically set after trying for ten minutes manually set the time and date information using the TIME menu see the next page for information on manually setting time and date information To Turn Auto Clock Set ON Note make sure that available channels time zone and Daylight Saving features are set before turning on Auto Clock Set 1 Press MENU to display th...

Page 22: ...lay the VCR MAIN MENU 2 Press 3 to choose TIME 3 Press 1 to choose SET TIME AND DATE 4 Enter the data using the number buttons Press 0 before single digit numbers and follow the on screen directions to exit the menus SET TIME AND DATE Time hh mm Date Press MENU to cancel SET DAYLIGHT SAVING Does your area observe Daylight Saving Time from April to October 1 Yes DST is observed 2 No 3 Automatic Pre...

Page 23: ...e VCR will respond to the universal remote control s VCR2 button To change the remote control setting back to VCR1 display the PREFERENCES menu press 1 and then press the VCR1 button on the universal remote control Note Remember you must press VCR1 or VCR2 on a universal remote control not included whichever is selected in the PREFERENCES menu before the remote control will operate the VCR Auto Pl...

Page 24: ...ed in the PREFERENCES menu by pressing the 4 button repeatedly to change the time delay or to disable the feature altogether Select OFF and the VCR will stay on until you shut it off Select 1 00 2 00 or 3 00 and the VCR will turn off after one two or three hours of inactivity Thirty seconds before automatically shutting off the VCR displays an on screen message reading The VCR will turn off in 30 ...

Page 25: ...EAR button will erase all three numbers entered and move the cursor back to the first position hours The Press CLEAR to turn off message will appear only after the first number has been entered into the end time Auto Repeat is set back to by resetting the dialog box ejecting a tape powering off the VCR power interruption or by recording start When a duration time has been set The VCR will automati...

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Page 27: ...nging Entertainment Again Using the Remote Control Chapter Overview Buttons on the Remote Control Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components How To Use the Remote After You ve Programmed It Chapter 3 ...

Page 28: ... with the ON OFF button to turn on a different brand of TV if programmed and sets the remote to control the TV VCR Turns on a compatible RCA GE or PROSCAN VCR and sets the remote to control the VCR VCR Function Buttons CHAN Up or Down Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCR s channel memory CLEAR Resets time counter to 0 00 00 Allows you to change entries when setting the clock or a timer ...

Page 29: ...LP STOP Stops the current VCR function such as record playback rewind or fast forward TRACKING Up or Down Lets you manually reduce the streaks that may appear on the picture during play slow motion or pause Reduces picture jitter during stop action playback TV VCR Switches the picture signal so that it either comes from the VCR or cable antenna system TV Function Buttons CHAN Up or Down Selects ne...

Page 30: ...te control needs to be programmed to operate your TV turn the TV on point the remote control at it then press the remote control s TV button this puts the remote control into TV operating mode and should automatically turn on most RCA GE and Proscan TVs Press the remote control s ON OFF button to see if the TV responds to the command If not the remote control needs to be programmed to control that...

Page 31: ...ho 03 06 Kenwood 06 12 Loewe 04 Luxman 06 LXI 04 05 07 Magnavox 04 06 12 Marantz 04 06 MGA 06 12 Mitsubishi 06 12 MTC 06 NAD 07 NEC 06 Panasonic 04 08 11 Philco 04 06 12 Philips 03 04 06 12 Pioneer 06 Portland 06 12 Proscan 01 Proton 06 Quasar 11 Radio Shack 01 05 13 RCA 01 06 12 Realistic 05 Sampo 06 Samsung 06 09 12 Sanyo 05 08 Sears 01 05 06 07 08 10 12 Sharp 06 13 Sony 03 Soundesign 06 Sylvani...

Page 32: ...e remote control at the TV and press the TV button If the TV does not turn on press the TV button and then press the ON OFF button 2 You may want to experiment to see which buttons operate your TV Try pressing buttons such as VOL and MUTE See the button descriptions in this chapter for details about what each remote control button does ...

Page 33: ...31 Changing Entertainment Again Using the VCR s Features Chapter Overview Recording Express Recording XPR Timer Recordings Using the VCR Plus System Copying and Editing Tapes Chapter 4 ...

Page 34: ... can capture the last 30 60 90 etc minutes of programming depending on tape length up to four hours total To Activate XPR 1 If necessary turn on the VCR and tune it to the channel with the desired programming 2 If necessary insert a tape with its safety tab in place into the VCR Make sure it is cued to record at the proper starting point Note To override the preferred tape speed setting press the ...

Page 35: ...een set and the unit is turned off For a cable box or satellite receiver turn it on and tune it to the channel you want to record before the recording is to begin To Set Up to as Many as Eight Timer Recording Programs 1 Press the MENU button to display the VCR MAIN MENU 2 Press the 2 button to choose TIMER RECORDINGS 3 Press the 1 button to choose Create a New Program 4 Select how often you want t...

Page 36: ...CR Plus if you keep getting prompts about multiple cable services by pressing the 2 button in the VCR Plus SETUP menu Turning ON or OFF the Auto VCR Plus download If the automatic VCR Plus download continuously fails for any reason you will see the prompt to the left If you decide to turn off Auto VCR Plus all together you can do this by 1 Press the MENU button on the remote control to access the ...

Page 37: ...tton to choose VCR Plus Setup 4 Press 1 to display the Set Channel Lists menu 5 Enter the data following the on screen directions using your worksheet Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP Second Audio Program Some TV programs are broadcast with stereo audio or SAP Second Audio Program For details about turning on broadcast stereo or SAP see page 38 1 Turn on the TV and tune it to the VCR viewing c...

Page 38: ...2 94 Viewer s Choice 3 95 Viewer s Choice 4 71 Vision TV Canada s Faith Network 38 Youth TV Canada Inc Note Refer to your local TV program listings for a complete VCR Plus channel list for your viewing area or contact your cable company Using the list may save you some time Two Digit VCR Plus System Channel Numbers for Cable TV USA List 35 American Movie Classics 39 Arts Entertainment 57 Black Ent...

Page 39: ...e channel number you receive this station on Check your local listings for broadcast or VCR Plus channel number assigned VCR Plus System Worksheet Broadcast or Cable TV Station Name VCR Plus System Channel Number Channel Number You Receive the Station On HBO 33 ESPN 34 ...

Page 40: ...iting Tapes Using Two VCRs 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 03 04 or the TV s Video Line Input 3 If you connected your VCR using the ANT IN and RF OUT jacks tune the recording VCR to channel 3 or 4 whichever is selected on the back of the playback VCR If you have connected your VCR using the...

Page 41: ...ape during play or play pause mode using Slow Motion search 1 In pause mode press the FORWARD FWD or REVERSE REV button to start slow motion playback 2 Press the FORWARD button to increase or the REVERSE button to decrease the search speed 3 Use the TRACKING or buttons to remove any streaks from the picture 4 Press the PLAY button to return to normal playback The VCR switches automatically from sl...

Page 42: ... 4 Press the FORWARD button to search forward or the REVERSE button to search in reverse The VCR will locate your index mark and begin playback If you did not enter a specific index number the VCR will locate the next index mark and begin playback 5 Press STOP to stop Index Search Notes Certain index marks may be missed by the VCR including Marks too close to the current location of the tape Those...

Page 43: ...ess Station promotions identifications and announcements are not considered commercials but might be skipped For more information see Questions and Answers About COMMERCIAL ADVANCE in the Reference section All of the COMMERCIAL ADVANCE features are accessed through the COMMERCIAL ADVANCE menu 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU 2 Press 6 to display the PREFERENCES menu 3 Press 8 to display t...

Page 44: ...rded is passed over you can temporarily override the automatic skipping feature of COMMERCIAL ADVANCE 1 While the desired portion of the program is being skipped press the PLAY or STOP button on the remote control or VCR front panel 2 To view the portion of the tape that was skipped rewind the tape back to a position before the skipping started using the REVERSE REV button 3 Press the PLAY button ...

Page 45: ... appears with a blue background When the movie is found you will see a message reading The movie is ready Press PLAY to start Note You can press the STOP button to cancel the MOVIE ADVANCE search Press 2 to Go To Preview The on screen display will tell you that the VCR is looking for the start of the next preview When a preview is detected the VCR cues it and begins playing To Override the Show Pr...

Page 46: ...o reduce the noise of the stilled picture When manually adjusting the picture automatic tracking is turned off To turn automatic tracking back on eject the tape and reinsert it Note Tracking has no effect when recording only during playback 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 e...

Page 47: ...NFO again to have only the time counter remain on the screen The time counter is also displayed in the VCR s front panel 3 Press INFO again to have no displays appear on the TV screen The time counter remains in the VCR s display panel This is useful for dubbing tapes 4 Press the INFO button again to return to the normal display The current time is displayed in the VCR s display panel Note Turning...

Page 48: ...oadcasting in stereo MONO used if the stereo signal is weak or the sound is too noisy SAP used to hear record a Second Audio Program instead of the normal audio on both the Hi Fi and linear tracks Tape Playback The VCR records the same audio on both the Hi Fi stereo and linear tracks on the tape Hi Fi sound is recorded on separate left and right stereo channels Monaural sound is recorded on the li...

Page 49: ...ormation Chapter Overview Troubleshooting COMMERCIAL ADVANCE Q A Front Rear and Display Panel Diagrams Specifications Care and Cleaning Warranty Information Finding the TV s Video Line Input Advanced Connection Diagram Glossary Index Chapter 5 ...

Page 50: ...Check to make sure the tape is not already rewound The clock shows an incorrect time or date There may have been a power interruption Reset the VCR s time and date Make sure the clock is set accurately check AM PM and date Check the Daylight Saving setting The clock may have adjusted for Daylight Saving Time Time did not adjust for Daylight Saving time Check to make sure the Daylight Saving Time f...

Page 51: ...re there was a tape in the VCR with its safety tab intact The VCR ejects tapes when the end is reached during a timer recording Make sure the VCR Plus system setup was completed correctly Will not record Make sure the tape s safety tab is intact Make sure the VCR is not in Video Line Input mode Press INPUT on the remote control to return to normal viewing Playback Problems Snowy or no picture duri...

Page 52: ...ature Will not Auto Channel Search active channels correctly Check to make sure the antenna connections are secure and correct Check to make sure the Signal Type CABLE ANTENNA feature is set correctly If Detect Automatically was selected for the Signal Type in the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH menu try using either CABLE TV or ANTENNA instead May not be necessary if using a cable box for all channels Contac...

Page 53: ... work each time the tape is played Yes If the Playback feature is set to AUTO the marked commercials should be skipped each time the tape is played in a VCR that has the feature After marking commercials is the tape left at the beginning or end of the recording The tape is left at the end of the recording so it is in position to begin additional programmed recordings Does the marking process inter...

Page 54: ...SE Plays a tape Pauses action for viewing during playback Pauses recording to prevent recording of unwanted scenes POWER Turns the VCR on or off RECORD Starts VCR recording Also used for Express Recording XPR REV Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped Searches the picture in reverse during playback Starts slow motion during play pause and decreases slow motion speed STOP EJECT A single press of ...

Page 55: ... a recording is paused Timer indicator Displayed when an Express Recording XPR or timer recording is under way or when the VCR is set for a timer recording and the power is turned OFF TIMER flashes on the VCR front panel when a timer recording is set and no tape is inserted in the VCR VCR indicator Indicates that the VCR is in VCR display mode Press the TV VCR button to toggle between VCR and TV v...

Page 56: ...e control to select the rear video line input A V jacks L1 to record from these jacks AUDIO Right and Left and VIDEO OUT jacks Sends signals from the VCR to another component like a TV or another VCR when the other component is connected to these jacks CH 3 4 switch Determines the channel to which the TV must be tuned in order to see the VCR s picture Not used when connecting the VCR to the TV usi...

Page 57: ...ide 430 mm 9 56 inches deep 239 mm Weight 6 4 pounds 2 9 kg Storage Temperature 22 F to 149 F Range 30 C to 65 C Operating 41 F to 104 F Temperature Range 5 C to 40 C Check your cable company s compatibility requirements Cleaning the VCR Use a soft cloth or dusting attachment of your vacuum cleaner to dust your VCR Remove dust from the ventilation holes on the top back sides and bottom of the VCR ...

Page 58: ...early describes how to install adjust and operate your VCR Any additional information should be obtained from your dealer Installation and related adjustments Signal reception problems not caused by your VCR Damage from misuse or neglect Cleaning of video audio heads Batteries A VCR that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other commercial purposes...

Page 59: ... completed follow the step above If those options do not work try the following ideas You might access the video line input by Pressing a button on the TV s remote control see the table below Selecting a specific channel from the TV s on screen menu system see the table below Tuning directly to the video line input by selecting a specific channel number see the table below Going through all availa...

Page 60: ...the other end to the satellite receiver s antenna output jack B Connect the A V cables Connect audio cables to the VCR s R and L audio IN jacks and the other ends to the satellite receiver s audio output jacks Connect one end of the video cable to the VCR s VIDEO IN jack and the other end to the satellite receiver s video output jack 3 Connect a TV antenna or cable feed to the satellite receiver I...

Page 61: ...ith its safety tab removed or to advance directly to the start of the movie Pro Tect Plus Allows the VCR to be disabled so that the front panel and remote control buttons don t work Useful for protecting timer recordings QuickSet Guide An first time use interactive menu based system that walks you through several setup steps in a series of questions The QuickSet Guide is also available in the VCR ...

Page 62: ...e and time setting 19 Design specifications 55 Display panel 53 Displays on screen 45 E EJECT button 13 EnergySaver feature 22 Express Recording XPR 2 32 F F ADV button 26 39 FORWARD button 13 39 Frame advance 39 Front panel controls 52 FWD button 38 39 44 G Glossary 59 GO BACK button 26 27 I Index search 40 Indicators in display panel 53 INFO button 26 27 44 INPUT button 27 INPUT button 26 33 38 ...

Page 63: ...gnal type changing 18 selecting 18 Slow motion 39 Specifications 55 Speed SLP 23 SP 23 SPEED button 13 23 27 32 Speeds recording 23 STOP button 13 27 32 35 38 52 T Tab safety 13 Tape eject 13 Tape playback feature 46 Tape playback HI FI LINEAR MIX 46 Tape speeds 23 Time and date 19 Time counter 44 Time counter display 45 Time display on TV 45 TIME menu 19 Time setting Daylight saving 20 set time z...

Page 64: ...ed in this manual or on the carton This will only add delays in service for your product Thomson multimedia Inc 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis IN 46290 2001 Thomson multimedia Inc Trademark s Registered Marca s Registrada s Printed in Mexico TOCOM 15708310 ...

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