RCAメーカーVR725HFの使用説明書/サービス説明書
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Important Information WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this VCR to rain or moisture. _/:_,KOF ELECTRIC SHOCK_ DO NOT OPEN / TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
Table of Contents Important Information Warnings _ i Cautions i Note to Cable TV Installer i Product Registration i Hooking Up the VCR Choosing a Hookup .
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.
Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box A. Basic hookup. Use this hookup for a simple connection which requires fewer accessories. 1, Set the 3 CH. 4 switch on back of VCR to either channel 3 or 4. Tune the TV to this channel and use the TV.VCR button to watch 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.
Cable System W'dh 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.
RCA DSS Satellite Receiver Position RCA DSS ® receiver. Position the receiver on top of tile VCR. You may need to position it at different angles before the VCR can control it. Make sure the receiver does not cover the transmitting window on top of the VCR.
RCA DSS Satellite Receiver Advanced hookup with basic receiver. Use this hookup if your TV has audio/video jacks and your receiver has one set of AUDIONI DEO jacks. 1. Set the CH3 CH4 switch on back of receiver to either channel 3 or 4. You will tune the VCR to this channel to record from the satellite receiver.
Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes Option A hookup. Use this hookup for a simple connection which requires fewer accessories. 1. Select a hookup from pages 2 through 5 and then modify with this connection. 2. Set the 3 CH. 4 switch on the playback VCR to either channel 3 or 4.
Connecting a Stereo Amplifier/Receiver Record on the VCR from an amplifier/receiver. Connect your VCR to a stereo amplifier/ receiver to record stereo audio. 1. 2. 3. 4, Select a hookup from pages 2 through 7 and then modify with this connection. Connect as shown.
Startup 1. Check accessories with VCR. Contact your dealer if any item_ arc missing. ,0 _0 30 ,0 _0.0 ,O .0,0 _o 0 _Y Remote (Stock No. 221321) E(+ -0_ + -0 2 "AAA" Batteries S-VHS Connecting Cable (Stock No. 219748) RF Coaxial Cable (Stock No.
Startup 5. Place channels in the VCR's memory. The first time you turn on the VCR or after a power interruption, the VCR displays a message on the TV screen prompting you to perform an AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH. If the message does not appear, go to step A below.
Startup 7. Use TVoVCR button. Skip this step it you used one of the advanced hookups. If you are using one of the basic hookups, the TVoVCR button lets you switch between the picture coming from the VCR and the picture from the TV channel. This button lets you record a program on the VCR while watching another channel on the TV.
Startup . Set the time and date. When you first tuJn on tile V(ZR, -:-- appcar_ in the clock area ot the VCR's display panel. VCR Display Panel A. Press MENU'PROG on the remote to see the VCR MAIN MENU. B. Press 3 to display SET CLOCK. C. Enter the time and date with the number buttons on the remote.
Buttons £oV4ER VCR1 DSS.CABLE TV VCR2,LD AUX ©© REW PLAY <21> REC STOP DISPLAY CHAN MUTE CHAN FF L> SEARCH ? © PREV CH 40 50 60 70 80 90 INPUTo 0 Q TV'VCRo /N ° A'V°UB Q - SLOW + TTRACKING& C> <> <> ) Component Buttons Press one of the buttons to set the remote to operate that componunt.
Buttons VCR Function Buttons (continued) PAUSE Pauses action for viewing during playback. Pauses recording to prevent recording of unwanted scenes. PLAY Plays a tape. POWER Turns off VCR when remote is set to control the VCR. PREV CH (Previous Channel) Switches between two channels.
Controlling a VCR The VCR's remote controls compatible RCA, l'robc,m, or _,E VCRs with the VCR1 and VCR2oLD 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.
Controlling a TV The VCR's remote is preprogrammed to control the basic tunctlon> ot a ,tm_patible RCA, ProScan, or GE TV. The remote can also be set up to control other manufacturer's brands. To program the remote, enter remote code numbers that correspond to your brand.
Controlling a Cable Box or an RCA DSS ® Receiver* The CABLE button on the VCR's remote is preprogrammed to control either a compatible RCA cable box or satellite receiver. If your cable box is another manufacturer's brand and has its own remote, you will probably be able to program the VCR's remote to control your cable box.
Controlling an Auxiliary RCA Component The remote that came packed with your VCR is also capable of controlling one compatible RCA audio component, such as an AM/FM radio, CD player, tape player, or phonograph. The remote must be programmed for the specific component it is to control.
Operating Instructions To Play a Tape I. Turn on the TV and tuJ_c it t_ ch,m_ul J, 4, _,_ thu I 'J _ _Id¢'o ull.)c_L to ._uu lhu 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 TVA/CR feature is set to ON.
Using the Playback Features TAPE PLAYBACK: HI.FI/MIX/LINEAR Feature The VCR records the same audio on both tile Hi-Fi and linear tracks on the tape. The Hi-Fi sound is recorded on separate left and right stereo channels. Monaural sound is recorded on the linear track.
Using the Playback Features AUTO PLAY Feature This feature lets you tell the VCR whether to start playing automatically when you insert a tape with its safety tab removed. 1, Press MENU.PROG on the remote to see the VCR MAIN MENU. 2. Press 5 to display the PREFERENCES menu.
Using the Playback Features DISPLAY Button 1. Press DISPLAY to display the status of the VCR, channel number, time counter, date, time, and tape speed on the TV screen. The time and date must be set before they can be displayed. If you do not press DISPLAY again, this display times out.
Using the Playback Features Pause for Stop Action This feature stops the tape in action and lets you examine details of the scene on the screen. Stop action works best for tapes recorded in the SP and SLP speeds. 1. Press PLAY-PAUSE on the VCR or PAUSE on the remote during playback to stop the action.
Using the Playback Features Variable Speed Picture Search Using the SHUTTLE Ring on the VCR The Shuttle lets you search a picture during playback at variable speeds in both forward and reverse. Sound is turned off during picture search. The picture is best for tapes recorded in the SP or SLP speed.
Using the Playback Features Commercial Scan (SEARCH Button) This is useful for scanning commercials or short program segments. 1. Press SEARCH once during playback to advance the tape approximately 60 seconds.
Using the Playback Features Zero Search The zero search feature lets you quickly return to a counter reading of 0:00:00 anywhere on the tape. This is especially convenient when you want to watch a segment of the tape several times. 1. Insert the prerecorded tape.
Types of Recordings Your VCR provides different types of recording. These typc,s ,u c explained in tile following sections. Basic Recording- Operating Instructions To Make a Recording Turn on tile TV and tune it to the VCR viewing channel, either 3, 4, or the TV's video input channel.
Recording Features Recording Speeds Press SPEED on the remote to select a recording speed (hi', LI', or bLl'). I hc speed ),ou select appears in the VCR's display panel and on the TV screen. Cassette SLP T-120 6Hr T-160 8Hr Recording Time SP LP 2Hr 4Hr 2Hr 40Min 5Hr 20Min SP (Standard Play) gives the best quality recording.
Express Recording Express recording lets you record up to four houi.s without using the timer program teaturc. The VCR turns off automatically at the end of the recording. (ooo) ........ ii Pu_L_ w.vcR Oo _a II RECORD .Loom, aEWGFWL' Display showing 30 minutes remaining Operating Instructions 1.
Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP (Second Audio Program) Recording 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.
Recording 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. To Record Audio Only (Refer to hookup on page 9.
Recording While You're Away Setup Cable Box or RCA Satellite Receiver (Required Only if All Channels are Received From a Cable Box or Receiver) CABLE BOX SETUP tells the VCR the output channel of your cable box or RCA satellite receiver.
Recording While You're Away (VCR Plus+* Recording) VCR Plus+ Setup for Antenna, Unscrambled (Not Requiring a Cable Box) Cable Systems, or Cable Box VCR Can Control A VCR Plus+ channel number is assigned for each broadcast or cable channel. These numbers are listed in most publications that list PlusCode numbers.
Recording While You're Away (VCR Plus+ Recording) Tile 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 While You're Away (Timer Recording) The timer program feature lets 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. • A tape with its safety tab in place has been inserted and has enough tape to record the programs.
Recording While You're Away Checking or Clearing VCR Plus+ or Timer Recordings 1. Press MENU,PROG 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.
S-VHS Recording S(Super)-VHS Recording (Refer to hookups on pages 3-9.) The VCR is capable of recording in VHS or S-VHS format. To record in S-VHS, use cassettes labeled with the S_ symbol. It is not possible to record in S_ S-VHS using a standard VHS tape.
Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes 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. Caution: The unauthorized recording of television programs and other materials may infringe the rights of others.
Audio and Video Dubbing Audio dubbing records new audio in place of the audio formerly recorded on the linear (mono) track of the tape. Audio dubbing does not affect the audio recorded on the Hi-Fi tracks or the recorded video. To playback the dubbed audio, set the RECEPTION: HI-FI/MIX/LINEAR feature to LINEAR.
Audio and Video Dubbing (continued) To Video Dub (Refer to hookup on page 8, Option B.) Caution If you attempt to video dub onto a blank tape, the video will "break up" and flash during playback. Record something on the blank tape, and then video dub.
Location of Controls Front Panel VIDLU IN [ ,AUiglU IN.H (ooo) I---MONOJ Tape Compartment _*_HS S)_HS AUIO Remote Sensor n ,EwQFwO CHAN_EL _ Q9 ...... CHANNEL or TRACKING Up or Down Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCR's channel memory.
Location of Controls Back Panel IN FROM ANT. AUDIO1 VIDEO1 @OUT VHF/UHFouT@ @ @ @ IN OUT TO TV R L .@ @ @ S VD O 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.
Location of Controls Display Panel 44 Status Indicators Repeat Indicator Hi-Fi A.DUB Casse,,o-,n Recor0T'Ter 70 SiP :... O,STEREO SAPSLP • .:" - A.DUB _ V.DUB 9n /-10 VCR Time Counter Channel Number or Time or Line Input Tape Speed V.DUB A.
Specifications Format: Record/Play back System: Video Signal System: Antenna: Tuner: Type: Power Requirement: Power Consumption: Dimensions: Weight: Storage Temperature Range: Operating Temperature Ra.
Trouble Checks Sometimes problems can be easily solved by dlecki]L S a lew basle thrash. Check below before you call for help or take your VCR to an Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter. Trouble i Here's what to try: No power • Plug VCR into an operating outlet.
Trouble Checks Trouble Will not record Stereo or SAP sound not recorded Rewind does not operate VCR plus+ or timer recording not made or wrong program recorded Clock shows incorrect time or date Here's what to try: • Safety tab removed from cassette.
Trouble Checks Trouble Here's what to try: Cassette with safety tab removed does not start to • Set AUTO PLAY ON/OFF feature to ON. Details are on page 22. play automatically No stereo sound during playback _ • TAPE PLAYBACK" HI-FI/MIX/LINEAR feature must be set to HI-FI to hear stereo sound during playback.
Limited Warranty 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 tlle first rental. What we will do: Pay any Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter the labor charges to repair your VCR.
Index 5O GH. 4 bwitch ........................ 3-8,43 A.DUB Indicator ....................... 40-41 A.V DUB Button ..................... 14,40-41 Accessories, Included ..................... 10 Add or Remove Channels Memory .......... 11 ADD/REMOVE CHANNEL Menu .
Index PLAY'PAUSI- Buttun ...... 2U,24-25,27,29,39-42 TAPE PLAYBACK: HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX Feature ........... 21,32 Playing a Tape ......................... 20-27 POWER Button ......... 14-15,17-19,30,35,36,42 PREFERENCES Menu ............ 12,13,16,22 PREV CH (Previous Channel) Button .
Index VL;H P'LU.,_%+ L;HANNLL LISq Menu ...... 34 VCR PLUS+ Menu ..................... 35 VCR Plus+ Recording Checking .......................... 37 Clearing ........................... 37 Setting ............................ 35 Setup ...........
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