RCA VR708HF - Manual (Page 5)

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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 VCR’s 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