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USER’S GUIDE VR730HF VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER.
i Introduction WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. Caution: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.
Introduction T able of Contents Important Infor mation Warnings ______________________________ i Cautions ______________________________ i Note to Cable TV Installer _______________ i Product Registra.
2 Hooking Up the VCR Choosing a Hookup The hookups on pages 3 through 8 are divided into two hookup types: Basic (A) and Advanced (B). The basic hookup shows the backs of TVs that have only an antenna/cable connection. It is the easier of the two and additional accessories may not be needed.
3 Hooking Up the VCR Back of TV 300/75 Ohm Adapter OR From Antenna or Cable Cable/ Antenna VHF UHF OR RF Coaxial Cable (supplied) 75 to 75/300 Ohm Separator OUT TO TV IN FROM ANT. VHF/UHF 3 CH. 4 Back of VCR IN OUT VIDEO1 AUDIO1 R L S-VIDEO OUT IN Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box A.
4 Hooking Up the VCR Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels Position Cable Box Position the remote-controllable cable box on top of the VCR. You may need to position it at different angles before the VCR can control it. Make sure the cable box does not cover the transmitting window on top of the VCR.
5 Hooking Up the VCR Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Only Pay Channels (such as HBO, Showtime, Pay-Per-View, etc.) Position Cable Box Position the remote-controllable cable box on top of the VCR. You may need to position it at different angles before the VCR can control it.
6 Hooking Up the VCR RCA Digital Satellite Receiver VIDEO R AUDIO L S-VIDEO CH3 CH4 IN FROM ANT SATELLITE IN OUT TO TV Back of VCR Back of Satellite Receiver From Satellite Dish RF Coaxial Cable Audio/Video Cables (supplied) From Cable, Cable Box or Antenna OUT TO TV IN FROM ANT.
7 Hooking Up the VCR RCA Digital Satellite Receiver B. Advanced hookup with basic receiver . Use this hookup if your TV has audio/video jacks and your receiver has one set of AUDIO/VIDEO jacks. 1 . Set the CH3 CH4 switch on back of receiver to either channel 3 or 4.
8 Hooking Up the VCR Connecting T wo VCRs for Copying T apes RF Coaxial Cable (supplied) Audio/Video Cables RF Coaxial Cable or Use the hookup to the TV as previously selected on pages 3, 4, or 5. From Antenna, Cable or Cable Box Playback VCR OUT TO TV IN FROM ANT.
9 Setting Up the VCR 1. Check accessories with VCR. Contact your dealer if any items are missing. 2. Insert batteries in remote. 3. T ur n on the TV . A. Turn on the TV. B . If you used one of the basic hookups, tune the TV to the channel selected with the 3 CH.
10 Setting Up the VCR Star tup 4. T urn on the VCR. A. Press VCR1 on the remote. The CABLE BOX SETUP screen appears the first time the VCR is turned on after connecting it.
11 Setting Up the VCR Star tup After the output channel of the cable box signal is set up, the VCR prompts you to set up the cable box brand for cable box control. Just follow the on screen displays. A. Turn on your cable box and tune it to channel 2.
Setting Up the VCR VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR PLUS+ 2 TIMER RECORDINGS 3 TIME VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR PLUS+ 2 TIMER RECORDINGS 3 TIME VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR PLUS+ 2 TIMER RECORDINGS 3 TIME AUTO CLOCK SET The AUTO CLOCK SET feature is set to ON at the factory.
13 Setting Up the VCR Star tup VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR PLUS+ 2 TIMER RECORDINGS 3 TIME 4 CHANNELS VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR PLUS+ 2 TIMER RECORDINGS 3 TIME Set the Clock If the AUTO CLOCK SET was unsuccessful, set the clock through the menu option. Also, if you choose to set the clock manually, the AUTO CLOCK SET feature is automatically turned off.
Setting Up the VCR Star tup 6. Add or remove channels fr om the VCR’ s memor y . You may want to add or remove channels if some of the channels are not active, have weak signals, or you do not want to watch them. We recommend channels be placed in memory using the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH feature before adding or removing channels.
15 9. Set the display panel brightness. This VCR lets you change the brightness level of the fluorescent display panel. A . Press MENU on remote to see the VCR MAIN MENU . B . Press 5 to display the PREFERENCES menu. C . Press 4 to select a FRONT PANEL mode.
16 Using the Remote Contr ol SEARCH MUTE PREV CH DISPLAY INPUT TV•VCR CLEAR SPEED REW PLAY FF STOP PAUSE REC MENU PROG • SLOW TRACKING V C R S A T • C A B L E VCR• DV D A U X C H A N C H A N 6.
Using the Remote Contr ol VCR Function Buttons (continued) Numbers (0 through 9) Select a channel up to 99Ñpress two numbers. Select a cable channel over 99Ñpress and hold 1 until 1-- appears on the screen. Then, press the other two numbers. PAUSE Pauses action for viewing during playback.
18 Contr olling a VCR The VCRÕs remote control is programmed for 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.
19 Using the Remote Contr ol Contr olling a TV The VCRÔs remote is programmed to control the basic functions of compatible RCA, ProScan, and GE TVs. Also, you can set up the remote to control other manufacturerÔs brands. To program the remote, enter the remote code numbers that correspond to your brand.
Using the Remote Contr ol Contr olling a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver The SAT•CABLE button on the VCRÕs remote is programmed to control a compatible RCA cable box or compatible RCA, ProScan, or GE satellite receivers.
21 Using the Remote Contr ol Contr olling an Auxiliary Component The remote that came packed with your VCR is also capable of controlling one compatible RCA auxiliary component, such as an AM/FM radio, CD player, tape players, phonograph, satellite receiver, or DVD.
22 Playing a T ape Playback T o play a tape 1 . Turn on the TV and tune it to channel 3, 4, or the TVÕs video input to see the picture from the VCR. 2 . Insert a tape in the VCR. VCR automatically turns on. The cassette-in indicator ( ) lights, and the VCR indicator lights if the AUTO TV/VCR feature is set to ON .
23 Playing a T ape Using the Playback Featur es AUTO PLA Y Feature This feature allows the VCR to automatically start playing when you insert a tape with the safety tab removed. 1 . Press MENU on the remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU . 2 . Press 5 to display the PREFERENCES menu.
24 Using the Playback Featur es DISPLA Y Button The DISPLAY button shows the status of the VCR channel number, station ID (if broadcast), time counter, date, time and tape speed on the TV screen. The time and date must be set before they can be displayed.
25 Pause for Stop Action This feature stops the tape in action and lets you examine the details of the scene. Stop action works best for tapes recorded in the SP or SLP speed. 1 . Press PAUSE on the remote or PLAY•PAUSE on the VCR during playback to stop the action.
26 Playing a T ape Using the Playback Featur es Index Search The VCR has a ÒVHS Index Search SystemÓ that automatically records an index mark on the tape every time you begin recording a program. Your VCR has two index playback features. To locate the program you want to play, select a specific index number or search by scanning.
VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR PLUS+ 2 TIMER RECORDINGS 3 TIME 4 CHANNELS 5 PREFERENCES 6 AUDIO 27 Using the Playback Featur es Blank Search The VCR searches for blank portions of the tape that are more than six seconds long. 1. Insert the prerecorded tape and press STOP .
28 Using the Playback Featur es Playing a T ape V ariable Speed Picture Sear ch Using the SHUTTLE DIAL on the VCR The SHUTTLE DIAL on the VCR lets you search a picture during playback at variable speeds in both forward and reverse. Sound is turned off during picture search.
29 Recording and Playback Feature COMMERCIAL ADV ANCE™ COMMERCIAL ADVANCEª is a patented technology that detects and marks most commercials on your tape for any recording that is more than 15 minutes long. During playback, the VCR automatically skips the detected commercial segments or you can choose to manually skip them.
30 Recording and Playback Feature T o Select a Background for Playback 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU . 2. Press 5 to display the PREFERENCES menu. 3. Press 7 to select CA DISPLAY: BLUE or VIDEO. ¥ Select BLUE to have the VCR display a blue screen while it advances through the block of marked commercials.
29 Recording and Playback Feature COMMERCIAL ADV ANCE™ COMMERCIAL ADVANCEª is a patented technology that detects and marks most commercials on your tape for any recording that is more than 15 minutes long. During playback, the VCR automatically skips the detected commercial segments or you can choose to manually skip them.
30 Recording and Playback Feature T o Select a Background for Playback 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU . 2. Press 5 to display the PREFERENCES menu. 3. Press 7 to select CA DISPLAY: BLUE or VIDEO. ¥ Select BLUE to have the VCR display a blue screen while it advances through the block of marked commercials.
31 Recording a Program Recor dings Your VCR provides different recording options. These options are explained in this section of the manual. Recording Speeds Press SPEED on the remote to select a recording speed (SP or SLP). The speed you select appears on the TV screen.
32 Recording a Program Expr ess Recor ding Express recording lets you record up to four hours without using the timer program feature. The VCR turns off automatically at the end of the recording.
33 Recording a Program Recor ding While Y ou’re A way (VCR Plus+* Recor ding) *VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. VCR Plus+ Setup for Antenna, Unscrambled Cable System (Not Requiring a Cable Box), or Cable Box VCR Can Contr ol A VCR Plus+ channel number is assigned for each broadcast or cable channel.
34 Recording a Program VCR Plus+ TM Channel W orksheet Use this worksheet to create a list from which you can set up your VCR Plus+ channel list. Broadcast or Cable TV Station Name (Such as ABC, NBC, CBS, etc.
35 Recording a Program Recor ding While Y ou’re A way (VCR Plus+ Recor ding) The VCR Plus+ and timer program features let you program the VCR to record up to eight different programs within a one year period. Before using VCR Plus+ to record a program, make sure that: ¥ The clock is set correctly.
Recording a Program Recor ding While Y ou’re A way (Timer Recording) The timer program and VCR Plus+ features let you program the VCR to record up to eight different programs within a one year period. Before setting the timer, make sure that: ¥ The clock is set correctly.
37 Recor ding While Y ou’re A way Checking or Clearing VCR Plus+ or Timer Recor dings 1. Press MENU on remote to display VCR MAIN MENU on TV screen. 2. Press 2 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu. 3. Press 2 to display the REVIEW EXISTING PROGS. 4.
38 Br oadcast Stereo TV or SAP (Second Audio Pr ogram) Some TV programs are broadcast with stereo audio or a second audio language (SAP). The RECEPTION: STEREO/MONO/SAP feature lets you select the type of audio you want to record.
39 Recording a Program Recor ding Audio Only You can record audio only from another audio source connected to the AUDIO1 or AUDIO2 IN ( L and R ) jacks on the back of the VCR. Any video on the tape will be erased when you record audio only. T o Record Audio Only 1.
40 Recording a Program Using T wo VCRs for Copying and Editing T apes Operating Instructions (Refer to hookup on page 8.) Use one VCR as the playback VCR and the other as the recording VCR. 1. Turn on the TV and VCRs. 2. Tune TV to the VCR viewing channel, either 3, 4, or the TVÕs video input.
41 References Location of Contr ols CHANNEL REW PLAY FWD POWER TV•VCR TRACKING RECORD STOP•EJECT PAUSE S•VHS AUTO S•VHS MONO VIDEO IN L•AUDIO IN•R CHANNEL or TRACKING Up or Down Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCRÕs channel memory.
42 References Location of Contr ols Back Panel OUT T O TV IN FROM ANT . VHF/UHF 3 CH. 4 IN OUT VIDEO1 AUDIO1 R L S-VIDEO OUT IN 3 CH. 4 Switch Selects the channel to which you will tune the TV to see the VCR picture if you connect the VCR using one of the basic hookups.
43 References Location of Contr ols Cassette-in Indicator ( ) Lights when a tape is in the VCR. Channel Number or Line Input (Ò L1 Ó or Ò L2 Ó) The channel number or line input is displayed. Press INPUT on the remote to light Ò L 1Ó or Ò L2 Ó to record from the VIDEO1 or VIDEO2 and AUDIO1 or AUDIO2 IN jacks on the back or front of the VCR.
44 References T r ouble Checks Sometimes problems can be easily solved by checking a few basic things. Check below before you call for help or take your VCR to an Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter.
45 ¥ No cassette in VCR. ¥ Eject and reinsert cassette. ¥ Broken tape Ñ try another cassette. ¥ VCR is in pause mode. Press PLAY•PAUSE on the VCR or PAUSE on the remote . ¥ Pressing JOG SHUTTLE during playback places VCR in pause mode . Press PLAY•PAUSE on the VCR or PLAY on the remote, or PAUSE to return to normal playback.
46 ¥ Stereo signal is weak. Set RECEPTION: STEREO/SAP/MONO feature to MONO . ¥ Press one of the TRACKING up or down buttons to minimize the noise. ¥ Check position of S-VHS AUTO switch on VCR. S ee page 39. ¥ A tape with S-VHS must be used to make S-VHS recordings.
47 COMMERCIAL ADV ANCE Questions and Answers About COMMERCIAL ADV ANCE™ Question Answer Will commercials be scanned through only on playback of recordings? How fast does the COMMERCIAL ADVANCEª VCR.
48 References Format: S-VHS Record/Playback Video: 4-Head System: Audio: 2 Hi-Fi record/playback system Flying Erase Head Video Signal System: EIA standard: NTSC color Antenna: 75-ohm external VHF/UHF.
49 References Limited W arranty What your warranty covers: ¥ Any defect in material or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: ¥ Ninety days for labor charges. ¥ One year for parts. The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm, whichever comes first.
50 References Index 3 CH. 4 Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-8,42 Accessories, Included . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Add or Remove Channels Memory . . . . . . . . . .14 ADD/REMOVE CHANNEL Menu . . . . . . . . . .
51 References Index Two VCRs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 ID, Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 IN FROM ANT (Antenna) Connector . . . . .3-8,42 INDEX SEARCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
52 References Index Search, Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23,28 Select a Playback Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Sensor, Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Set the clock . . . . . .
53 Notes.
10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis, IN 46290-1024 © 1996 Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc. Trademark(s) ¨ Registered Marca(s) Registrada(s) Printed in Japan Part Number 96-VR730HF-1 VQTS3235 (A) For your nearest Home Entertainment Dealer or Authorized Servicenter call toll-free in the U.
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