RCA VR688HF VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
(160-0691)                 Preparation                Faxback Doc. # 38319

Setting Up the VCR.

Startup

Check accessories with VCR. Contact your dealer if any items are missing.

Attach power cord to back of VCR.

Insert batteries in remote.

Turn on the TV.

A.  Turn on the TV.

B.  If you used one of the basic hookups, tune the TV to the channel select-
    ed with the CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR.

    If you used one of the advanced hookups, tune the TV to the TV's video
    input.  (See TV owner's manual for details.)

Use the on-screen menu system.

Point and Select is the method you use to move through the menu system.
There are two ways to select (or change) a menu or feature.

    Using the Number Buttons: Press MENU PROG to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
    Then use the number button on the remote that corresponds to the number
    on the menu to select (or change) an item.  Using the number button
    allows you to point and select a menu item at the same time.

    Using the MOVE Arrow buttons: Press MENU PROG to display the VCR MAIN
    MENU.  Then use the MOVE /\ or \/ button to point to a menu or item.
    Press MENU PROG to select (or change) the item.

    Although there are two ways to access the menu system, only the number
    buttons are referenced throughout this manual to explain the VCR fea-
    tures and operations.

Turn on the VCR.

A.  Press VCR1 on the remote.

Setup Menu Appears Automatically

The first time you turn on the VCR, the SETUP menu will appear. Follow
the steps on the screen to automatically setup a satellite receiver or
cable box, auto channel search, automatically set the time, and select
some feature options.

1.  Press number button 1 on the remote to Begin setup. Proceed to Faxback
    Doc. # 38320.

2.  Press number button 2 on the remote to Cancel the setup.

    If you choose not to use the SETUP menu, follow the steps in this
    section to manually set up the VCR so it will operate properly.

    If you skip auto channel search during setup, the auto clock set
    feature will not be performed in this sequence.

Select SETUP Menu Using VCR MAIN MENU

If the SETUP menu does not appear, you can select it using the VCR MAIN
MENU.  Each of these features (except the automatic clock set) may also be
performed individually.

To select the SETUP menu.

1.  Press MENU.PROG to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

2.  Press 5 to display the SETUP menu.


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