RCA VR688HF VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
(160-0691) Remote Control Faxback Doc. # 38322
Remote Control
Your back-lit remote has a light button (symbol) that glows in the dark.
Press this button to light the buttons on the remote. The remote buttons
remain lit when they are pressed within a few seconds of each other. If a
button is not pressed within approximately eight seconds, the light turns
off to conserve battery power.
Component Buttons
Press one of the buttons to set the remote to operate that component.
AUX (Auxiliary)
Can be programmed to control a compatible RCA audio or video component.
See below.
SAT CABLE
Turns on a compatible cable box or satellite receiver. See below.
Used with PWR button to turn on another brand of cable box or receiver,
other than RCA, when the remote is programmed to control that cable box or
receiver. See below.
TV
Turns on a compatible RCA, ProScan, or GE TV and sets the remote to control
the TV.
Used with PWR button to turn on another brand of TV, other than RCA, when
the remote is programmed to control that TV. See below.
VCR1
Turns on a compatible RCA, ProScan, or GE VCR and sets remote to control
the VCR.
VCR2.DVD
Turns on a compatible RCA, ProScan, or GE VCR and sets remote to control
VCR when it has been setup. See below.
Used with PWR button to turn on a compatible RCA or ProScan Laser Disk
player. See below.
Can also be programmed to control a compatible RCA DVD component.
VCR Function Buttons
Press VCR1 (VCR2.DVD) to set remote to control the VCR to use the function.
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 VCR for a VCR Plus +
or timer recording.
DISPLAY
Shows VCR operating displays on the TV screen.
Displays program information when available.
Displays the time counter.
EDIT
Signals two properly connected compatible VCRs to begin copying a tape.
See below.
F.ADV (Frame Advance)
Lets you view one frame with each press of the button while the tape is
paused.
FF (Fast Forward)
Fast forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped.
Searches the picture in forward motion during playback.
INPUT
Turns the line input on or off. L1 or L2 will appear in the VCR's display
panel and VIDEO1 or VIDEO2 will appear on the TV screen.
Line input refers to the signal coming from the component connected to the
audio/video input jacks on the back (L1) or front (L2) of the VCR.
MENU PROG
Displays the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen.
Removes a menu from the screen.
MOVE Arrow Buttons (<, /\, \/, >)
Allows you to move through the menus, enter data and change settings of
selected features. See Faxback Doc. # 38319.
Numbers (0 through 9)
Select a channel up to 99 by pressing two numbers.
Select a cable channel over 99 by pressing and holding 1 until 1-- appears
on the screen. Then press the other two numbers.
PAUSE
Pauses action for viewing during playback.
Pauses recording to prevent recording of unwanted scenes.
PLAY
Plays a tape.
PWR (Power)
Turns off VCR when remote is set to control the VCR.
Press twice to turn off all compatible RCA components.
PREV CH (Previous Channel)
Switches between two channels.
Select one channel and then use the number buttons to select another. Press
PREV CH to switch between the two channels.
REC Starts VCR recording.
Used for express recording (XPR). See Faxback Doc. # 38324.
REW (Rewind)
Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped.
Searches the picture in reverse motion during playback.
SEARCH
Displays INDEX, GO-TO, and BLANK SEARCH menus on TV.
Used during playback with the COMMERCIAL ->> ADVANCE feature.
See Faxback Doc. # 38324.
SLOW - / +
Used for slow-motion playback.
SPEED (Tape Speed)
Selects a recording speed (SP, LP, or SLP).
STOP
TRACKING Up and Down
Lets you manually reduce the streaks that may appear on the picture during
play or pause.
Reduces picture "jitter" during stop-action playback.
TV VCR
Switches the picture signal so that it either comes from the VCR or the
TV channel. See Faxback Doc. # 38321.
TV Function Buttons
Press the TV button to set remote to control a compatible TV. Some buttons
may not work with every TV.
MOVE Arrow
Buttons (<, /\, \/, >)
Allows you to move through the menus, enter data and change settings of
selected features.
CHAN Up or Down
Selects next higher or lower channel in the TV's channel memory when remote
is set to control a TV.
CLEAR
Removes menus or status displays from the screen.
DISPLAY
Shows the status displays on the screen.
Removes menus or displays from the screen.
MUTE
Turns the TV sound on or off.
Numbers (0 through 9)
Select a channel up to 99 by pressing two numbers.
Select a cable channel over 99 by pressing and holding 1 until 1-- appears
on the screen. Then press the other two numbers.
PWR (Power)
Turns off a compatible TV when remote is set to control TV.
Press twice to turn off all compatible RCA components.
Used with TV button to turn on a compatible TV, other than RCA, when the
remote is programmed to control that TV. See below.
PREV CH (Previous Channel)
Switches between two channels.
Select one channel and then use the number buttons to select another.
Press PREV CH to switch between the two channels.
Used as an ENTER button on some TVs.
SLOW -/+
Used with the TV's menus to select and adjust features.
VOL Up and Down
Raises and lowers sound.
Cable Box and Satellite Receiver Function Buttons
Press the SAT CABLE button to set remote to control a compatible cable box
or satellite receiver. Some buttons may not work with every cable box or
receiver. If you have a compatible RCA brand receiver, test the "TV Func-
tion Buttons" to see which ones operate the receiver.
CHAN Up or Down
Selects next higher or lower channel.
Numbers (0 through 9)
Select a channel using the number buttons.
PWR (Power)
Turns off a compatible cable box or satellite receiver when remote is set
to control it.
Press twice to turn off all compatible RCA components.
Using the VCR2.DVD Button
Controlling a VCR
The VCR's remote controls two compatible RCA, ProScan, or GE VCRs with the
VCR1 and VCR2.DVD buttons. Most compatible VCRs automatically respond to
VCR1 without being programmed. If you own two compatible VCRs, test them
to see if VCR1 turns on both VCRs. If it does, then you may want to program
this VCR to respond to the VCR2.DVD button on the remote.
Program the VCR for Remote Control
Set the Remote Control feature of the VCR to the VCR1 or VCR2 position. The
remote then controls the VCR with either the VCR1 or VCR2.DVD button -
whichever position you select in the menu.
1. Press MENU PROG to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
2. Press 6 to display PREFERENCES.
3. Press 1 to activate the Remote Control feature.
4. Press VCR1 or VCR2.DVD to change the setting and program this VCR to
respond to the VCR1 or VCR2.DVD button - whichever you select.
IMPORTANT REMINDER: Remember you must press VCR1 or VCR2.DVD on the remote
-whichever you selected in the menu- before the remote
will operate this VCR.
Controlling a Laser Disc Player or DVD Component
The VCR2.DVD button on the VCR's remote will also control the primary func-
tions of an RCA, ProScan, or GE Laser Disc player without being programmed.
It can also be programmed to control an RCA DVD component using the code
below. If you ever need to reprogram the remote to operate a VCR or Laser
Disc player, use the code.
Program the Remote Control
1. Turn on the Component.
2. Point the VCR remote at the Component.
3. Hold the VCR2.DVD button and press three number buttons to enter the
code for the component.
4. Release the buttons.
5. Press PWR. If the component turns off, setup is complete.
Operate the Component
After you have set up your remote to control your component, test the remote
buttons to see which ones operate it.
1. Point the remote at the component and press VCR2.DVD.
2. If the component does not turn on in step 1, press VCR2.DVD and then
PWR.
3. Test the remote buttons to see which ones operate the component.
Controlling a TV
The VCR's remote is preprogrammed to control the basic functions of a com-
patible RCA, ProScan, or GE TV. The remote can also be setup to control
other manufacturer's brands. To program the remote, use the remote buttons
that correspond to your brand.
Program the Remote for a TV
1. Turn on the TV.
2. Point the VCR's remote at the TV.
3. Hold the TV button and press three number buttons for your brand.
4. Release the buttons.
5. Press PWR on the remote. If the TV turns off, setup is complete.
6. Repeat steps 2-4 with three other buttons if the first ones do not work.
TV Codes
Brand * Code
A-Mark ......... 102
Admiral ........ 005, 114
Amtron ......... 064
Akai ........... 002, 103
Anam ........... 104, 105
Anam National .. 038, 106
AOC ............ 011, 019, 027, 088, 107
Bell & Howell .. 005
Candle ......... 011, 027, 033
Citizen ........ 011, 027, 033, 064
Colortyme ...... 011, 027 084
Concerto ....... 011, 027
Contec/Cony .... 036,037, 040, 042, 064
Craig .......... 064
Curtis Mathes .. 000, 011, 015, 027, 037
CXC ............ 064
Daewoo ......... 011, 019, 027, 012, 116
Daytron ........ 011, 027
Dimensia ....... 000
Electrohome .... 006, 011, 014, 027, 038, 061, 068
Emerson ........ 011, 026, 027, 028, 029, 030, 031, 032, 037, 042, 053,
064, 065, 067, 075, 076, 078, 079, 094, 095, 096
Envision ....... 011, 027
Fisher ......... 017, 021, 039, 041
Funai .......... 064
GE ............. 000, 008, 009, 011, 012, 027, 038, 068, 086, 089, 091
Goldstar ....... 003, 004, 006, 011, 019, 027, 037, 050
Hallmark ....... 011, 027
Hitachi ........ 009, 011, 027, 036, 037,, 040, 047, 048, 063, 080, 094,
097, 098
Infinity ....... 013
JBL ............ 013
Jensen ......... 011, 027
JVC ............ 012, 024, 036, 037, 040, 048, 051, 074
Kawasho ........ 002, 011, 027,
Kentwood ....... 006, 011, 014, 027
Kloss Novabeam . 035, 043
KTV ............ 078
Loewe .......... 013
Luxman ......... 011, 027
LXI ............ 000, 013, 018, 021, 023, 054
Magnavox ....... 006, 007, 010, 011, 013, 016, 027, 033, 035, 043, 049,
066, 087, 089
Marantz ........ 011, 013, 027, 069
Memorex ........ 005
MGA ............ 006, 011, 014, 019, 022, 027, 041, 056, 061, 068
Mitsubishi ..... 006, 011, 014, 019, 022, 027, 041, 055, 056, 061, 068
MTC ............ 011, 019, 027
Multivision .... 081
NAD ............ 018, 023
NEC ............ 011, 014, 019,027, 038, 084
Panasonic ...... 012, 013, 038, 086, 111
Penney ......... 000, 008, 011, 019, 027, 040, 068, 077, 086, 088,
Philco ......... 006, 007, 010, 011, 013, 016, 019, 027, 033, 035, 037,
038, 043, 087, 089
Phillips ....... 002, 006, 007, 010, 011, 013, 016, 033, 035, 037, 038,
043, 066, 073
Pioneer ........ 011, 027, 045, 062, 093, 113
Portland ....... 011, 019, 027, 037
ProScan ........ 000
Proton ......... 011, 027, 037, 072
Quasar ......... 012, 038, 092
Radio Shack .... 000, 021, 025, 036, 037, 059, 064, 078
RCA ............ 000, 006, 011, 019, 027, 034, 038, 044, 046, 088, 100,
101, 109
Realistic ...... 021
Sampo .......... 011, 027
Samsung ........ 006, 011, 014, 015, 019, 027, 036, 037, 077, 110
Sanyo .......... 017, 021, 039, 056, 057, 058
Scott .......... 028, 037, 064
Sears .......... 000, 006, 011, 014, 017, 018, 021, 023, 027, 039, 040,
041, 051, 071, 083, 095
Sharp .......... 011, 020, 025, 027, 037,052, 053, 059, 060, 108
Signature ...... 005, 094
Sony ........... 002
Soundesign ..... 011, 027, 033
Sylvania ....... 006, 007, 010, 011, 013, 016, 027, 033, 035, 043, 049,
066, 087, 089
Symphonic ...... 064, 076, 115
Tatung ......... 038
Technics ....... 012
Techwood ....... 011, 027
Teknika ........ 011, 019, 027, 033, 036, 037, 040,066
Telecaption .... 090
TMK ............ 011, 027
Toshiba ........ 018, 021, 023, 040, 071, 077, 085, 090
Universal ...... 008, 009
Victor ......... 051
Vidtech ........ 019, 027
Wards .......... 000, 005, 006, 007, 008, 009, 010, 011, 013, 019, 025,
027, 028, 035, 043, 059, 066, 076, 082, 089
Yamaha ......... 006, 014, 019, 027
Zenith ......... 001, 099, 114
*The remote may not be able to control every model TV of the brands listed.
Operate the TV
After you have set up your remote to control your TV, test the TV buttons
to see which ones operate your TV.
1. Point the remote at the TV and press TV.
2. If TV does not turn on in step 1, press TV and then PWR.
3. Use the "TV Function Buttons" as described on page 21.
HELPFUL HINT: Notice the difference between the TV and VCR on-screen
displays. This is one way to tell if the remote is set to
control the VCR or the TV.
Controlling a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver
The SAT CABLE button on the VCR's remote is preprogrammed to control either
a compatible RCA cable box or satellite receiver. If your cable box or
receiver is another manufacturer's brand and has its own remote, you will
probably be able to program the VCR's remote to control it. To program the
VCR's remote, enter the code that corresponds to your brand.
Program the Remote for a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver
1. Turn on the cable box or satellite receiver.
2. Point the VCR remote at the cable box or receiver.
3. Hold the SAT CABLE button and press three number buttons to enter the
code for your brand.
4. Release the buttons.
5. Press PWR on the remote. If the cable box or receiver turns off, setup
is complete.
6. Repeat steps 2-5 with a different code if the first one does not work.
Cable Box Codes
Brand* Code
ABC ............ 022, 046, 053, 054
Anvision ....... 007, 008
Cablestar ...... 007, 008
Diamond ........ 056
Eagle .......... 007, 008
Eastern Int. ... 002
General ........ 046
Instruments
GI 400 ......... 004, 005, 015, 023, 024, 025, 030, 036
Hamlin ......... 003, 012, 013, 034, 048
Hitachi ........ 037, 043, 046
Jerrold ........ 004, 005, 015, 023, 024, 025, 030, 036, 045, 047, 062, 065
Macom .......... 037 043
Magnavox ....... 007, 008, 019, 021, 026, 028, 029, 032, 033, 040, 041
NSC ............ 009
Oak ............ 001, 016, 038
Oak Sigma ...... 016
Panasonic ...... 003, 027, 039, 061
Phillips ....... 007, 008, 019, 021, 026, 028, 029, 032, 033, 040, 041
Pioneer ........ 018, 020, 044
RCA ............ 000, 027
Randtek ........ 007, 008
Regal .......... 003, 012, 013
Regency ........ 002, 033
Samsung ........ 044
Sci. Atlanta ... 003, 022, 035, 063,064
Signature ...... 046
Sprucer ........ 027
Starcom ........ 046
Stargate 2000 .. 058
Sylvania ....... 011, 059
Teknika ........ 006
Texscan ........ 010, 011, 059
Tocom .......... 017, 021, 049, 050, 055
Unika .......... 031, 032, 041
Universal ...... 051, 052, 060
Viewstar ....... 007, 008, 019, 021, 026, 028,029, 032, 033, 040, 041
Warner Armex ... 044
Zenith ......... 014, 042, 057, 061
Satellite Receiver Codes
Brand Codes
Chaparral ...... 080, 081
Cheyenne ....... 081
Drake .......... 082, 083
GE ............. 000
General
Instruments .... 092, 093, 094
Realistic ...... 084
RCA ............ 000
Sierra I, 0II, . 081
0II
STS1 ........... 085
STS2 ........... 086
STS3 ........... 087
STS4 ........... 088
Toshiba ........ 089
Uniden ......... 090
Video Cipher II 091
* The remote may not be able to control every cable box or satellite
receiver of the brands listed.
Operate the Cable Box or Satellite Receiver
After you have setup your remote (if required) to control your cable box
or receiver, test the buttons to see which ones operate it.
1. Point the remote at the cable box or satellite receiver and press SAT
CABLE.
2. If the cable box does not turn on in step 1, press SAT CABLE and then
PWR.
3. Use the "Cable Box or Receiver Function Buttons" for the cable box and
test the "TV Function Buttons" to see which ones operate the satellite
receiver. See page 21.
Controlling an Auxiliary RCA Component
The remote that came packed with your VCR is also capable of controlling
one compatible digital satellite receiver, or RCA DVD component. The remote
must be programmed for the specific component it is to control. To program
the remote, use the code that corresponds to your component.
Program the Remote for an Auxiliary Component
1. Turn on the component.
2. Point the VCR's remote at the component.
3. Hold the AUX button and press three number buttons to enter the code
for your component.
4. Release the buttons.
5. Press PWR on the remote. If the component turns off, setup is complete.
Type of RCA Auxiliary Equipment and Code
Cassette Cassette
RCA AM/FM AUX Phono Tape1 CD DSS Tape 2 DVD
003 004 005 006 007 008 009 010
Operate the Auxiliary Component
After you have setup your remote to control your component, test the
buttons to see which ones operate the component.
1. Point the remote at the component and press AUX.
2. If the component does not turn on in step 1, press AUX and then PWR.
3. Test the buttons on the remote to see which ones operate your component.
Refer to the "Remote Control" section.
(br/EB 12/31/96)
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