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RCA VCR VR708HF User Manual

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Table of Contents

Product Registration ............................................................................................................. i

Introduction ............................................................................................................................ 1

Key Features Overview ......................................................................................................... 1

Connections & Setup ........................................................................................................... 5

Things to Consider Before Connecting Components .......................................................... 6
Cable Considerations ............................................................................................................ 6
Choose Your Connection ...................................................................................................... 7

Using the RF Coaxial Cable to Connect the VCR to a TV .............................................. 7
TV + VCR .......................................................................................................................... 8
TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver ......................................................................................... 9
TV + VCR + Cable Box ................................................................................................... 10

Set the VCR’s CH 3/4 Switch ................................................................................................ 11
Plug in the VCR .................................................................................................................... 11
Put Batteries in the Remote Control .................................................................................. 11
Turn on the TV and VCR ...................................................................................................... 11
Tune the TV .......................................................................................................................... 11
Using the Remote Control to Navigate On-Screen Menus ............................................... 12

Complete the QuickSet Guide ...................................................................................... 12
Accessing Menus ........................................................................................................... 12

VCR Basics ............................................................................................................................ 13

Playing a Tape ............................................................................................................... 13
Automatic Rewind ........................................................................................................ 13
Tape Eject ...................................................................................................................... 13

Recording ............................................................................................................................. 13

Check the Safety Tab .................................................................................................... 13

Using the VCR’s Menu System ....................................................................................... 15

Using On-Screen Menus to Set Up Features ...................................................................... 16

Language ....................................................................................................................... 16
Setup for a Digital Satellite Receiver ........................................................................... 16
Cable Box Setup ............................................................................................................ 18

Cable Box Codes .................................................................................................... 19

VCR Channels List .......................................................................................................... 20

Auto Channel Searching ....................................................................................... 20
Changing the Signal Type ..................................................................................... 20

Adding or Removing Channels .................................................................................... 21
Time and Date ............................................................................................................... 21

Auto Clock Set Feature .......................................................................................... 21

To Turn Auto Clock Set ON .............................................................................. 22
Setting the Time Zone ..................................................................................... 22
Setting Daylight-Saving Time .......................................................................... 22

Setting Time and Date Manually .......................................................................... 23

Additional Set Up Features in the Preferences Menu ....................................................... 23

Remote VCR1/VCR2 Option .......................................................................................... 23
Auto Play ....................................................................................................................... 24
Auto TV/VCR .................................................................................................................. 24
EnergySaver ................................................................................................................... 25
Front Panel Brightness (VCR Display) .......................................................................... 25
Tape Speed .................................................................................................................... 25
Set Auto Repeat ............................................................................................................ 26