RCA VR651HF manual Operating a TV with the VCR’s Remote Control, Using the Input Button

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Using the Remote Control

MUTE Lowers the TV volume to its minimum level. Press the MUTE button again to restore the TV’s volume to its previous state.

ON•OFF Turns the power of the active device (either the TV or VCR) on or off.

PAUSE Pauses playback and recording in VCR mode.

PLAY Starts tape playback in VCR mode.

RECORD Starts recording in VCR mode.

REVERSE Rewinds a tape. In Playback mode, pressing and holding REVERSE starts reverse playback. In Stop mode, pressing REVERSE fast-rewinds.

SEARCH Displays Index Search, Go-To Search, and Commercial Scan menus on-screen. Press this button once to display the Index Search menu and a second time to display the Go-To Search menu. Press the SEARCH button a third time to activate the Commercial Scan feature. Each press after that advances the tape’s playback through 30 seconds of recorded material. Each button press after that advances the tape an additional 30 seconds (up to five minutes).

SPEED Overrides the set recording speed (either SP or SLP).

STOP Stops the active function of the VCR including tape playback, recording rewinding, and fast-forwarding. Pressing the STOP button for several seconds also ejects an inserted tape.

TRACKING +/– (up and down) buttons Allows the manual reduction of streaks which may appear on the picture during regular or slow-motion playback. Reduces picture “jitter” during play-pause mode.

TV Puts the remote control in TV-operating mode. This button will automatically turn on most RCA, GE, and Proscan TVs.

TV/VCR Toggles the VCR between TV and VCR-viewing modes.

VCR Puts the remote control in VCR-operating mode.

VOL (up and down) buttons Decreases or increases the TV volume.

Using the INPUT Button

Use the INPUT button to toggle through the available Video Line Input sources (L1, L2, and regular broadcasting signals) and regular broadcast signals. Video Line Input allows you to view the image from a connected device (like a camcorder) through the VCR.

1.Press the remote control’s VCR button to activate VCR-controlling mode. Make sure that the VCR is turned ON.

2.Press the remote control’s INPUT button to tune to the Video Line Input source. L1 represents the rear A/V jacks and L2 represents the front A/V jacks.

3.Press the INPUT button again to tune back to the broadcast signal you were previously watching through the VCR.

Operating a TV with the VCR’s Remote Control

The remote control that came with your VCR can be programmed to operate most brands of remote-controllable TVs and should already control most RCA, GE, and Proscan models without programming.

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Contents Changing Entertainment. Again VCRProduct Registration Important InformationIntroduction Key Features OverviewFront Audio/Video Input Jacks Table of Contents Audio Set-Up Features Changing Entertainment. Again Chapter OverviewCable Considerations Connections & SetupThings to Consider Before Connecting Components Choose Your Connection Using the RF Coaxial Cable to Connect VCR to a TVConnect the antenna/cable feed to the VCR Go ToConnect the VCR to the TV Connect satellite receiver to the VCR TV + VCR + Satellite ReceiverConnect the antenna to your satellite receiver Connect the satellite feed to the satellite receiverConnect the cable feed to your cable box TV + VCR + Cable BoxConnect the cable box to the VCR Put Batteries in the Remote Control Set the VCR’s CH 3/4 SwitchPlug in the VCR Turn on the TV and VCRComplete the QuickSet Guide Using the Remote Control to Navigate On-Screen MenusAccessing Menus Recording VCR BasicsThis page left blank intentionally Using the VCR’s Menu System Using On-Screen Menus to Set Up Features Using On-Screen MenusCable Box Setup LanguageAuto Channel Searching VCR Channels ListAdding or Removing Channels Changing the Signal TypeSetting the Time Zone Auto Clock Set FeatureTime and Date To Turn Auto Clock Set onSetting Daylight-Saving Time Setting Time and Date ManuallyTo Access the Preferences menu Additional Set Up Features in the Preferences MenuTo Access Auto Play Remote VCR1/VCR2 OptionAuto TV/VCR To Access Auto TV/VCREnergySaver Front Panel Brightness VCR DisplaySet Auto Repeat Tape SpeedTo Select a Preferred Tape Speed To Override the Preferred Tape Speed This page left blank intentionally Using Remote Control Buttons of the Remote Control Using the Remote ControlUsing the Remote Control Using the Input Button Operating a TV with the VCR’s Remote ControlOperating the TV Programming the Remote ControlDo You Need to Program the Remote? TV Codes This page left blank intentionally Using the VCR’s Features Recording Features VCR FeaturesExpress Recording XPR To Activate XPRStopping a Timer Recording Timer RecordingTo Set Up to as Many as Eight Timer Recording Programs Reviewing and Clearing ProgramsMapping VCR Plus+ Channels VCR Plus+ SystemAmerican Movie Classics HBO Espn VCR Plus+ System WorksheetRecording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP Second Audio Program Copying and Editing Tapes Using Two VCRsForward and Reverse Search Picture Search OptionsSlow Motion Frame AdvanceTo Activate Index Search Index SearchZero Search Time Counter Pro-Tect Plus Locking FeatureTracking On-Screen Displays Tape Playback Audio Set-Up FeaturesReception To Display the Audio MenuOther Information Other Information Troubleshooting TipsGeneral VCR Problems Playback Problems Recording ProblemsTape plays back in slow motion Cleaning the VCR SpecificationsFront Panel Function Displays Display PanelBack Panel For how long after your purchase RCA VCR Limited WarrantyCommon Video Line Input scenarios How to Find Your TV’s Video Input ChannelVideo Input Channel Variations Connect the satellite receiver to the VCR Using A/V and RF Coaxial CablesAdvanced Connection Glossary Index Index This page intentionally left blank Thomson multimedia Inc
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