RCA VR-691-HF Video Cassette Recorder
(160-0692) Preparation Faxback Doc. # 61857
Setting Up The VCR
On-Screen Guide And Additional Set-Up Features
The QuickSet Guide is a one-time procedure that takes you through specific
features to set up your VCR. In addition to the Guide, there are other
features you may want to set up, such as:
Select a Language
Set Up for a Digital Satellite System
Set Up for a Cable Box
Set up VCR Channel List (Auto Channel Search)
Set Time Zone and Daylight Savings (Auto Clock)
Set the Time and Date Manually
Set up VCR Plus + Channels
Set the Remote VCR1/VCR2 feature
Set the Auto Play feature
Set the Auto TV/VCR feature
Set the Front Panel Brightness feature
Set the Tape Speed feature
Using The Quickset Guide
The QuickSet Guide is an automated procedure that helps you set up your
VCR. The first time you turn on your VCR, the first screen of the Guide
appears.
Select a Language.
Seleccione un idioma.
Choisissez une Langue.
1. English
2. Espanol
3. Francais
Just follow the step-by-step procedures until setup is complete. Some of
the feature options may not apply to your VCR configuration.
If the menu does not appear:
Make sure TV is tuned to the same channel as the 3 CH 4 switch or TV's
video line input.
Make sure VCR indicator is on in the VCR display if you connected your
VCR using the IN FROM ANT. and OUT TO TV jacks.
Check your connections.
If you choose to set up the VCR options individually, then go to the next
section.
If you ever need to manually enter setup.
1. Press MENU to display the VCR Main Menu.
2. Press 5 to display the Setup menu.
Using The Menus To Set Up Features
You can set up features by using the menu system. Each feature that
appears in the QuickSet Guide is explained in this section as well as a
few others you may want to set up before you begin using your VCR.
Language
Select your preferred language, and the on-screen displays will appear in
that language.
QuickSet Guide
If you choose not to use the QuickSet Guide to set up the VCR, you can
exit now and return to the guide through Setup in the VCR Main Menu.
On-Screen Menus
Not all the VCR screens are shown in this manual when explaining the
features.
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. Language
0. Exit
2. Press 8 to select the LANGUAGE menu.
LANGUAGE
Select a Language.
1.>English
2. Espanol
3. Francais
Press MENU to continue
3. Select English, Espanol (Spanish), or Francais (French).
Digital Satellite System Setup
With this setup, the VCR turns on an RCA, ProScan, or GE digital satellite
receiver and tunes it to the desired channel at the start time of a timer
recording. For other brands, the VCR tunes the receiver to the desired
channel only if the receiver is turned on.
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. Language
0. Exit
2. Press 4 to display CHANNELS menu.
CHANNELS
1. Auto Channel Search
2. Add/Remove Channels
3. Signal Type: CABLE
4. VCR Plus + Channel List
5. Cable Box Setup
6. DSS Setup
0. Exit
3. Press 6 to select DSS Setup.
DSS SETUP
On what channel does
the VCR receive signals
from the DSS receiver?
- -
Enter 01-125 or INPUT
Press MENU to cancel
4. Enter the output channel of your digital satellite receiver, usually
03, 04, or video line input and press MENU. The VCR confirms that it
receives all DSS signals on the specified channel.
DSS SETUP
The VCR will now
receive all signals
from the DSS receiver
on channel 03.
Press MENU to continue
5. Press MENU and enter the code for your digital satellite receiver from
the Digital Satellite Receiver Codes list (below).
DSS SETUP
Enter the code for your
DSS receiver from the
list in your User's
Manual.
00
Press CLEAR to correct.
Press MENU to continue.
6. Turn on your digital satellite receiver and tune it to channel 100 and
then press MENU. Follow the on-screen directions.
DSS SETUP
Please turn on your
DSS Receiver and tune
it to channel 100.
Press MENU to continue
Once you have completed the setup, the VCR confirms the DSS Setup is
completed or canceled.
Digital Satellite Receiver Codes
GE: ............ 00
Panasonic: ..... 01
ProScan: ....... 00
RCA: ........... 00
Toshiba: ....... 02
Sony: .......... 03
The VCR may not be able to control all models of the brands listed.
Cable Box Setup
This setup applies only when all channels are received through the cable
box. There are two options:
The first sets up the VCR for the output channel of the cable box
signal.
The second sets up the VCR for a remote-controllable cable box so it can
control the cable box by changing channels for timer or VCR Plus +
recordings. Position the remote-controllable cable box on top of the
VCR.
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. Language
0. Exit
2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.
CHANNELS
1. Auto Channel Search
2. Add/Remove Channels
3. Signal Type: CABLE
4. VCR Plus + Channel List
5. Cable Box Setup
6. DSS Setup
0. Exit
3. Press 5 to display CABLE BOX SETUP. Then select one of the three
choices.
CABLE BOX SETUP
Do you use your cable
box to receive ALL
channels or only SOME
channels?
1. ALL channels
2. Only SOME channels
3. Cancel setup
Cable Box Setup
All Channels: enter two numbers for output channel of your cable box or
press INPUT.
Only SOME channels: if you only use the cable box to tune premium channels
Cancel setup: select to cancel.
4. If you selected ALL channels, enter the output channel of your cable
box, usually 03, 04, or video line input and press MENU.
CABLE BOX SETUP CABLE BOX SETUP
On what channel does The VCR will now
the VCR receive signals receive all signals
from the cable box? from the cable box
(usually 3, 4, or Video) on channel 04.
- -
Enter 01-13 or INPUT
Press MENU to cancel Press MENU to continue
Once you complete the setup, the VCR confirms that the VCR will now
receive all signals on the designated channel.
5. Press MENU and select whether your cable box is remote controllable.
CABLE BOX SETUP
Can your cable box be
operated with a remote
control?
1. Yes
2. No
6. If your cable box is remote-controllable, turn it on and tune it to
channel 2. Press MENU to continue.
CABLE BOX SETUP
Please turn on your
Cable Box and tune
it to Channel 2.
Press MENU to continue
7. Enter the code for your cable box from the cable box code list (below)
CABLE BOX SETUP
Enter the code for your
cable box from the list
in your User's Manual.
--
Press MENU to cancel
Cable Box Codes
ABC: ...................... 22, 46
Anvision: ................. 07, 08
Cablestar: ................ 07, 08
Eagle: .................... 08
Eastern International: .... 02
General Instrument: ....... 04, 05, 15, 23, 24, 25, 30, 36, 46
Hamlin: ................... 12, 13, 34, 48
Hitachi: .................. 37, 43, 46
Jerrold: .................. 04, 05,15, 23, 24, 25, 30, 36, 45, 46, 47
Macom: .................... 37, 43
Magnavox: ................. 07, 08, 19, 21, 26, 28, 29, 32, 33, 40, 41
NSC: ...................... 09
Oak: ...................... 01, 16, 38
Oak Sigma: ................ 16
Panasonic: ................ 03, 27, 39
Phillips: ................. 07, 08, 19, 21, 26, 28, 29, 32, 33, 40, 41
Pioneer: .................. 18, 20, 44
Randtek: .................. 07, 08
RCA: ...................... 00, 27
Regal: .................... 12, 13
Regency: .................. 02, 33
Samsung: .................. 44
Scientific Atlanta: ....... 03, 22, 35
Signature: ................ 46
Sprucer: .................. 27
Starcom: .................. 46
Sylvania: ................. 11
Teknika: .................. 06
Texscan: .................. 10, 11
Tocom: .................... 17, 21, 49, 50
Unika: .................... 31, 32, 41
Viewstar: ................. 07, 08, 19, 21, 26, 28, 29, 32, 33, 40, 41
Warner Amex: .............. 44
Zenith: ................... 14, 42
The VCR may not be able to control all models of the brands listed.
8. Select one of the choices and follow the on-screen instructions.
CABLE BOX SETUP
Did the cable box
Tune to channel 9?
1. Yes, setup is complete
2. No, try another code
3. No, cancel setup
Once you have completed the setup, the VCR confirms the CABLE BOX SETUP is
completed or canceled.
VCR Channels List
If you use a cable box for all channels, this step is not necessary. Your
VCR may come with a channel list preset at the factory. Even though your
VCR may come with a list, it's possible that you may want to add or
eliminate some channels depending on whether they are active.
To Auto Channel Search
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. Language
0. Exit
2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.
CHANNELS
1. Auto Channel Search
2. Add/Remove Channels
3. Signal, Type: CABLE
4. VCR Plus + Channel List
5. Cable Box Setup
6. DSS Setup
0. Exit
3. Press 1 to display the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH menu.
AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH
What type of signal
are you using?
1. Cable TV
2. Antenna
3.>Detect Automatically
0. Cancel
4. Select one of the three AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH options.
Choices one and two are self-explanatory. If you choose Detect
Automatically, the VCR automatically detects which signal system you
have attached to your VCR.
AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH
Now scanning channel 14
Press any key to cancel
The VCR begins scanning for the available channels - this takes about
one to two minutes. The lowest channel is tuned once the search is
complete. Now pressing CHANNEL up or down should only select the
active channels.
To Change the Signal Type
1. Press MENU to display the VCR Main Menu.
2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.
3. Press 3 to change the Signal Type between CABLE and ANTENNA.
To Add or Remove Channels
You may want to add or remove channels after you Auto Channel Search,
especially if some of the channels have weak signals or you don't want
to watch them.
1. Press MENU to display the VCR Main Menu.
2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.
Detect Automatically
A strong cable or antenna signal in your area may cause Auto Detect to
mis-detect. If this should happen, select 1 or 2 for the system you have.
Auto Channel Search
Use the Auto Channel Search feature to place all available channels in
memory.
If you ever change cable or antenna signals, you may need to Auto Channel
Search again.
3. Press 2 to display the ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS screen. Use CHANNEL up or
down or number buttons to go to the channels you want to remove or add
ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS
Channel 115 Channel 115
is presently ADDED is presently REMOVED
Press CLEAR to remove Press INFO to add
Press MENU to exit Press MENU to exit
Time And Date
The VCR gives you two ways to set the time and date. The Auto Clock
feature which enables the VCR to update the clock each time you turn off
the VCR. The Auto Clock feature is advantageous because it updates the
time for you automatically. The second way is entering the time and date
manually into the menu system.
Auto Clock Set Feature
The Auto Clock feature is set to ON at the factory. In the ON setting,
the VCR looks for a channel carrying XDS (Extended Data Services)
information and updates the clock using the Coordinated Universal Time.
There are certain steps that are required, such as Auto Channel Search,
setting the Time Zone, and setting the Daylight-Savings feature, before
the Auto Clock feature works.
Set the Time Zone
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. Language
0. Exit
Selecting Channels
The CHANNEL up and down buttons access those channels active in your VCR
channel list.
You can still access channels not in the channel list by using the number
buttons on the remote.
2. Press 3 to display the TIME menu.
TIME
1. Set Time and Date
2. Auto Clock Set: ON
3. Set Time Zone
4. Set Daylight Savings
0. Exit
3. Press 3 to display the SET TIME ZONE screen.
SET TIME ZONE
What is your Time Zone?
1. Eastern
2. Central
3. Mountain
4. Pacific
5. Alaska
6. Hawaii
7.>Automatic
Press MENU to continue.
4. Select your time zone.
If you select Automatic for your time zone, the VCR sets the clock using
the first Coordinated Universal Time information it finds. If the time is
not correct, select another time zone or set the time and date through the
menu system.
Set Daylight Savings
1. Press MENU to display the VCR Main Menu.
2. Press 3 to display the TIME menu.
3. Press 4 to display the SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS menu.
SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS
Does your area observe
Daylight Savings Time
from April to October?
1. Yes, DST is observed
2. No
3.>Automatic
Press MENU to continue
4. Select one of the options.
DST is the acronym for Daylight Savings Time.
If you choose Automatic, the VCR sets the clock using the DST
information broadcast in the signal (channel).
Auto Clock Info
With a cable box, the VCR will not reset the clock after a power outage
unless the cable box is set to the channel carrying the broadcast signal.
If Auto Clock Set is unsuccessful, try tuning the VCR (or cable box) to a
channel carrying the XDS information (usually PBS), then turn the VCR off.
If the time does not set within 10 minutes, set the time and date manually
through the menu items.
Check local cable system or TV stations for availability of channels with
XDS.
Spring forward; Fall backward
In the Spring, daylight-saving time begins on the first Sunday in April.
Because the clock automatically changes from 2:00 AM to 3:00 AM (forward
one hour), remember to include the extra hour for a timer recording
falling within this time frame.
In the Autumn, daylight-saving time ends on the last Sunday in October.
The VCR clock automatically changes from 2:00 AM to 1:00 AM (back one
hour). Therefore, it can affect your recording length.
Set The Time And Date Manually
If the Auto Clock Set was unsuccessful, set the clock through the menu
option. The Auto Clock Set feature is set to OFF automatically when you
set the clock this way.
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. Language
0. Exit
2. Press 3 to display the TIME menu.
TIME
1. Set Time and Date
2. Auto Clock Set: ON
3. Set Time Zone
4. Set Daylight Savings
XDS Time Data was
not found
0. Exit
3. Press 1 to display the SET TIME AND DATE menu.
SET TIME AND DATE
Time --: --
(hh:mm)
Date --/--/--
Press MENU to cancel
4. Enter the data using the number buttons. Press 0 before single-digit
numbers and follow the on-screen directions.
SET TIME AND DATE
Time 12:34 PM
Date 11/18/97 Tuesday
Press CLEAR to correct
Press MENU to set
Time/Date Display
Pressing INFO on the remote displays the time and date on the screen.
VCR Plus + Channels
Using VCR Plus + can make programming timer recordings for cable or off
air antenna easier, but you have to put in a little time right now to set
up a channel list. A worksheet and abbreviated codes for typical cable
services in the U.S. and Canada are provided.
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. Language
0. Exit
2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.
CHANNELS
1. Auto Channel Search
2. Add/Remove Channels
3. Signal Type: CABLE
4. VCR Plus + Channel List
5. Cable Box Setup
6. DSS Setup
0. Exit
3. Press 4 to display the VCR Plus + Channel list screen.
VCR + Channel My Channel
5 --
4 --
3 -> -> -> --
2 --
1 --
Use CH+/- to select
Press 0-9 to change
Press MENU to save
4. Enter the data following the on-screen directions using your worksheet
VCR + Channel My Channel
5 46
4 --
3 -> -> -> 23
2 --
1 --
Use CH+/- to select
Press 0-9 to change
Press MENU to save
(Screen is for an example ONLY!)
Two-Digit VCR Plus + Channel Numbers for Cable TV (USA List)
35 American Movie Classics
39 Arts & Entertainment
57 Black Entertainment
54 Bravo
42 Cable News Network
45 Cinemax
98 Cinemax 2
37 The Discovery Channel
53 The Disney Channel
63 Entertainment Television
34 ESPN Sports Network
47 The Family Channel
33 Home Box Office
95 Home Box Office 2
96 Home Box Office 3
51 The Learning Channel
46 Lifetime
58 The Movie Channel
48 Music Television
49 The Nashville Network
38 Nickelodeon
64 Nostalgia Television
99 Quality Value Cable
41 Showtime
97 Showtime 2
59 Sports Channel
52 Turner Network Television
44 USA-Network
62 Video Hits 1
93 Viewer's Choice 1
94 Viewer's Choice 2
55 WGN Chicago
43 WTBS Atlanta
60 WWOR-New York
See below for Canadian List
VCR Plus + Channel List
Refer to your local television list for a complete VCR Plus + channel list
for your viewing area or contact your cable company. Using the list may
save you some time.
VCR PLUS + WORKSHEET
__________________________________________________________________________
| |
Broadcast or | | Channel Number
Cable-TV Station | VCR Plus + Channel | You Receive the
Name | Number** | Station On*
___________________|_________________________|____________________________
HBO | 3 |
___________________|_________________________|____________________________
ESPN | 34 |
___________________|_________________________|____________________________
| |
___________________|_________________________|____________________________
| |
___________________|_________________________|____________________________
| |
___________________|_________________________|____________________________
| |
___________________|_________________________|____________________________
Note: Make worksheet long enough to accommodate the listings in your area,
using the sample above.
* Check your local or cable listing for the channel number you receive
this station on.
** Check your local listing for broadcast or VCR Plus + channel number
assigned.
Two-Digit VCR Plus + Channel Numbers for Cable TV (Canadian List)
67 Allarcom Pay Television/Superchannel
44 Arts & Entertainment
72 Cable News Network-Headline News
61 Cable News Network
70 Canadian Home Shopping Network
56 Canal Famille
69 Cathay International Television Inc
68 Chinavision Canada Corp
60 Country Music Television
63 Family Channel
62 First Choice
96 First Choice Two
97 First Choice Three
99 First Choice Four
90 House of Commons
91 La Chaine Francaise
51 The Learning Channel
65 MeteoMedia/The Weather Network
48 MuchMusic Network
55 MusiquePlus
52 Nashville Network
73 Newsworld/CBC
53 Le Reseau des Sports
43 The Sports Network
64 Super Ecran
37 Super Ecran B
98 Super Ecran C
66 Telatino Network
46 TV5 Montreal
92 Viewer's Choice 1
93 Viewer's Choice 2
94 Viewer's Choice 3
95 Viewer's Choice 4
71 Vision TV: Canada's Faith Network
38 Youth TV, Canada Inc.
Additional Set-Up Features In The Preferences Menu
The features in this section are all accessed through the PREFERENCES
menu.
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. Language
0. Exit
2. Press 6 to display the PREFERENCES menu.
PREFERENCES
1. Remote Control: VCR1
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
Now you are ready to select an item from the menu to set up.
Remote VCR1/VCR2 Option
The VCR's remote controls two compatible RCA, ProScan, or GE VCRs. Most
compatible VCR's automatically respond to the VCR1 button without being
programmed. If you own two compatible VCRs, test them to see if the VCR1
button 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.
Press 1 to select the Remote Control item. Then press the VCR2/DVD button
to change.
Remote Control Option
Remember you must press VCR1 or VCR2 DVD on the remote - whichever you
selected in the menu - before the remote will operate the VCR.
PREFERENCES PREFERENCES
< Press VCR2 to change > 1. Remote Control: VCR2
2. Auto Play: ON 2. Auto Play: ON
3. Auto TV/VCR: ON 3. Auto TV/VCR: ON
4. Front Panel: AUTO 4. Front Panel: AUTO
5. Tape Speed: SLP 5. Tape Speed: SLP
6. Set Auto Repeat 6. Set Auto Repeat
7. Commercial Advance 7. Commercial Advance
0. Exit 0. Exit
The VCR will only respond to the VCR2/DVD button.
To change the remote setting back to VCR1, display the PREFERENCES menu,
press 1, and then press the VCR1 button on the remote.
Auto Play
This feature allows the VCR to automatically start playing when you insert
a tape with the safety tab removed. Press 2 to switch between ON or OFF.
Select ON if you want a tape with its safety tab removed to start
playing automatically when the tape is inserted.
Select OFF if you do not want a tape with its safety tab removed to
start playing automatically.
Auto TV/VCR
This feature controls whether the TV/VCR switch changes automatically to
the VCR mode, when the VCR is turned on. Press 3 to switch between ON and
OFF.
Select ON if you want the VCR to switch to the VCR mode when the VCR is
turned on or a cassette is inserted. This only applies if you connect
the IN FROM ANT. and OUT TO TV jacks of your VCR and TV and watch your
VCR on channel 3 or 4 of your TV.
Select OFF if you want the VCR to remain in the TV mode. This is useful
if you watch your VCR on the TV's video input and you don't want your
antenna/cable signal interrupted by the VCR.
Auto TV/VCR
Pressing TV/VCR will still switch between the VCR and TV mode.
VCR mode: VCR indicator in the display panel lights.
TV mode: VCR indicator turns off.
Front Panel (VCR Display)
You can change the brightness level of the fluorescent display panel on
the front of the VCR. Press 4 to switch between the options.
AUTO brightens the display when the VCR is on and dims the display when
the VCR is off.
BRIGHT keeps the display bright.
DIM keeps the display at a low brightness level.
Tape Speed
You can select a preferred tape speed for recording. The speed you select
appears in the display panel and in the timer and VCR Plus + recording
menus. Press 5 to switch between SP and SLP.
You can override the preferred tape speed
Press the SPEED button on the remote.
Edit the tape speed in the timer or VCR Plus + recording menu.
When you turn off the VCR, the tape speed reverts to the one you have
selected.
Tape Speeds
SP (Standard Play)
Gives the best quality recording, but fewer programs can be recorded on
the tape. Special effects such as pause, slow motion, picture search, and
frame advance work well when you play back tapes recorded in this speed.
LP (Long Play)
Your VCR is capable of playing back tapes recorded in LP. You cannot
record in the LP speed.
SLP (Super Long Play)
Gives three times the recording time of tapes recorded in SP.
Special effects such as pause, slow motion, picture search, and frame
advance work well when you play back tapes recorded in this speed.
Recording Time
Cassette: SP SLP
T-120: 2 Hr 6 Hr
T-160: 2 Hr/40 Min 8 Hr
Tape Speed
The speed of your timer recording cannot be changed once the timer
recording is saved unless you go into the editing option of program
review.
Changing your preferred tape speed does not affect those timer recordings
already programmed.
The factory setting for the VCR tape speed is SLP.
VCR playback is not affected by the preferred tape speed.
(BR EB 9/19/00)
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