RCA VR-691-HF Video Cassette Recorder
(160-0692)                 Introduction               Faxback Doc. # 61856

Important Information

WARNINGS: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or 
          back).  No user serviceable parts inside.  Refer servicing to
          qualified personnel.

          To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this
          product to rain or moisture.

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, match wide blade of plug 
         to wide slot, fully insert.

ATTENTION: Pour eviter les chocs electriques, introduire la lame la plus
           large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et
           pousser jusqu au fond.

Refer to the identification/rating label located on the back panel of your
product for its proper operating voltage.

FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this
equipment may void the user's authority to operate 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

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Returning this card allows us to contact you if needed.

Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof 
of purchase.  Attach it here and record the serial and model numbers in 
case you need them.  The numbers are located on the back of the product.

Model No.: ___VR-691-HF___________________________________________________

Serial No.: ______________________________________________________________

Purchase Date: ___________________________________________________________

Dealer/Address/Phone: ____________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________

First Things First

Hi, My Name Is Susan ...

And I wrote this User's Guide.  It's my job to see that you have a 
rewarding user manual experience.  And, I think you'll be pleased with the 
features that can be accessed through the on-screen menus.

Read The First Three Sections

The first three sections of the manual introduce you to your VCR, and show 
you how to set the VCR up and use the on-screen menus.  Reading these 
sections gives you the basic information you need to use your VCR.

What's Left?

The rest of the book highlights playback and recording information, 
contains a detailed connections section, and a reference section that 
includes troubleshooting tips, limited warranty, and index.

READ ME!

These note boxes give you tips for your new video cassette recorder.

Step 1: Unpack What's In The Box.

The following items come packed in the box:

  VCR
  Remote Control
  RF coaxial cable

Step 2: Install Batteries In The Remote Control.

Follow these steps whenever you need to install or change the batteries in 
your VCR remote. 

1.  Remove the cover of the battery compartment. 

2.  Place the batteries in the remote, matching the (+) and (-) ends of
    each battery to the diagram inside the compartment.

3.  Replace the cover. 

Step 3: Connect Your VCR

If you connect your VCR to your home antenna or cable system and then to 
your TV, use the VCR's IN FROM ANT. and OUT TO TV jacks for a good signal.

If you have a TV with AUDIO/VIDEO jacks, use the jacks for a better 
connection.  Refer to the Connections section, in Faxback Doc. # 61861. 

Step 4: Plug In The VCR

Match the wide blade of the plug with the wide slot in the outlet.  Be 
sure to insert the plug completely.

Step 5: Tune The TV

Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel. The VCR viewing channel is channel 
3 or 4 or the TV's video input.

  If you connect your VCR using the ANTENNA connectors with RF coaxial 
  cable, set the (3 CH 4) switch to channel 3 or channel 4 - the channel
  you want to use on your TV.

  If you connect your VCR using the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks with audio/video 
  cables, select the TV's video input to see the signal.  See the TV
  Owner's Manual.

Step 6: Turn On The VCR

The first time you connect your VCR and turn it on, a menu screen appears.
This is the beginning of the QuickSet Guide which helps you to set up 
specific features of the VCR.  If you choose not to use this Guide, you 
can set up each feature individually. 

Go to the next step to understand how to move through and change items in 
the menu system.

VCR Viewing Channel

When using the IN FROM ANT. and OUT TO TV jacks to connect your VCR, tune 
your TV to channel 3 or 4.

When using the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks to connect your VCR, tune your TV to the 
TV's video input.

Step 7:  Access The Menus

The MENU and number buttons let you access, select and change menu items.
For example, to change the AUTO PLAY setting, you would do the following:

1.  Press MENU to display the VCR Main Menu.

         VCR Main Menu

      1. VCR Plus +
      2. Timer Recordings
      3. Time
      4. Channels
      5. Setup
      6. Preferences
      7. Audio
      8. Languages
      0. Exit

2.  Press 6 to display the PREFERENCES menu.

         Preferences

      1. Remote Control: VCR 1
      2. Auto Play:      ON
      3. Auto TV/VCR:    ON
      4. Front Panel:    Auto
      5. Tape Speed:     SLP
      6. Set Auto Repeat
      7. Commercial Advance

      0. Exit

3.  Press 2 to switch AUTO PLAY to ON or OFF.

         Preferences

      1. Remote Control:    VCR 1
      2. Auto Play:         OFF
      3. Auto TV/VCR:       ON
      4. Front Panel:       AUTO
      5. Tape Speed:        SLP
      6. Set Auto Repeat
      7. Commercial Advance

      0. Exit

      See Additional Set-Up Features for detailed information about the 
      Auto Play feature.

Step 8: Set Up The VCR

Once you understand how to move around through the menus, go to the next 
section to set up your VCR.

(BR EB 9/19/00)

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