RCA VCR VR708HF manual Using the Remote Control, Remote Control Buttons, Component Buttons

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Using the Remote Control

VCR1

ON • OFF

TV

DVD

VCR2 AUX

SAT CABLE

MUTE

 

SEARCH

 

CH +

 

L

 

V

O

 

O

V

 

L

 

 

 

CH -

 

SPEED

 

GO BACK

GUIDE

 

INFO

 

OK

 

MENUCLEAR

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

INPUT

 

ANTENNA

0

 

 

REVERSE

PLAY

FORWARD

RECORD

STOP

PAUSE

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Remote Control Buttons

Your backlit remote control has a light button () that glows in the dark. Press this button to light up several key buttons. These buttons remain lit when pressed within a few seconds of each other, or will go dark if no buttons are pressed within seven seconds in order to conserve battery power.

The VCR’s remote control is capable of controlling more than just your VCR. If you have a compatible RCA, GE, or Proscan component, you may be able to operate it without programming the remote control.

You can also operate manjy brands of remotew controllable devices such as other VCRs, TVs, Satellite or Cable Boxes, etc. Just follow the directions for programming the remote control starting on page 30.

Component Buttons

Note: Component buttons determine which device the remote control is set to operate. If the VCR1 button was the last component button pressed, then the remote control will operate the VCR. You will press the TV button to control TV functions, the DVD button to control a DVD player, etc.

AUX Turns on a compatible RCA, GE, or Proscan amplifier/receiver or audio/video receiver. This button can be programmed to control an RCA, GE, or Proscan auxiliary component.

DVD Controls a compatible RCA, GE, or Proscan DVD player. Use the arrow and OK buttons to move around and select items in the DVD player’s menu system.

ON•OFF Turns the VCR on or off when the remote control is set to operate the VCR. Also turns other compatible components on or off.

SAT•CABLE Turns on a compatible RCA, GE, or Proscan satellite receiver and can be programmed to operate different brands of receivers.

TV Turns on a compatible RCA, GE, or Proscan TV and puts the remote control in TV-operating mode. Also used with the ON•OFF button to turn on a different brand of TV (if programmed).

VCR1 Turns on a compatible RCA, GE, or Proscan VCR and sets the remote control the VCR-operating mode.

VCR2 Turns on a compatible RCA, GE, or Proscan VCR and sets the remote control to secondary VCR-operating mode. This button can also be programmed to operate a compatible RCA, GE, or Proscan Laserdisc player.

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Chapter 3

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Contents VCR Changing Entertainment. AgainImportant Information Product RegistrationIntroduction Key Features OverviewUniversal Back-Lit Remote Control VCR Plus+ Gold SystemPro-Tect Plus Locking Front Audio/Video Input JacksExpress Recording XPR Hi-Fi Quality SoundTable of Contents Using the Remote Control Connections & Setup Chapter OverviewConnections & Setup Things to Consider Before Connecting ComponentsCable Considerations Components Connection Using the RF Coaxial Cable to Connect VCR to a TVChoose Your Connection TitleNeed Some Help? Connect the VCR to the TVConnect the antenna/cable feed to the VCR Connect satellite receiver to the VCR TV + VCR + Satellite ReceiverControlling the Satellite Receiver Connect the antenna to your satellite receiverConnect the cable box to the VCR TV + VCR + Cable BoxControlling the Cable Box Connect the cable feed to your cable boxPlug in the VCR Set the VCR’s CH 3/4 SwitchPut Batteries in the Remote Control Turn on the TV and VCRUsing the Remote Control to Navigate On-Screen Menus Accessing MenusComplete the QuickSet Guide VCR Basics RecordingThis page left blank intentionally Using the VCR’s Menu System Setup for a Digital Satellite Receiver Using On-Screen MenusUsing On-Screen Menus to Set Up Features LanguageSAT Setup Satellite Receiver CodesCable Box Setup Cable BOX SetupCable Box Codes Changing the Signal Type VCR Channels ListAuto Channel Searching Adding or Removing Channels Auto Clock Set FeatureTo Complete the Interactive Setup Time and DateTo Turn Auto Clock Set on To Access the Preferences menu Additional Set Up Features in the Preferences MenuSetting Time and Date Manually Remote VCR1/VCR2 OptionAuto Play To Access Auto PlayTo Access Auto TV/VCR Auto TV/VCRTape Speeds EnergySaverFront Panel Brightness VCR Display To Select a Preferred Tape SpeedSet Auto Repeat Auto RepeatUsing Remote Control Using the Remote Control Remote Control ButtonsComponent Buttons VCR Function Buttons Using the Input Button TV Function ButtonsProgramming the Remote Control Operating a TV with the VCR’s Remote ControlDo You Need to Program the Remote Control? Operating the TVCable Box Using the VCR’s Features Express Recording XPR VCR FeaturesRecording Features To Activate XPRTo Set Up to as Many as Eight Timer Recording Programs Timer RecordingStopping a Timer Recording Reviewing and Clearing ProgramsVCR Plus+ Gold Programming System To Turn Off the Automatic VCR Plus+ DownloadMapping VCR Plus+ System Channels Manually To Manually Map VCR Plus+ System ChannelsAmerican Movie Classics VCR Plus+ System Worksheet HBO EspnRecording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP Second Audio Program To TVSlow Motion Picture Search OptionsForward and Reverse Search Frame AdvanceIndex Search Go-To SearchTo Activate Index Search Commercial Advance Marking Commercial Advance Playback Commercial Advance DisplayTo Override Automatic Skipping To Override the Show Previews Mode Pressing the Search button whilePro-Tect Plus Locking Feature TrackingTime Counter On-Screen Displays Reception Audio Set-Up FeaturesTape Playback To Display the Audio MenuOther Information Troubleshooting Tips General VCR ProblemsOther Information Recording Problems Playback ProblemsTape plays back in slow motion Questions and Answers About How fast does this feature scan through commercial breaks?Front Panel Display Panel SP and SLP Tape speedBack Panel Specifications Cleaning the VCRRCA VCR Limited Warranty For how long after your purchaseFinding the TV’s Video Line Input Common Video Line Input scenariosAdvanced Connection Connect the satellite receiver to the VCRGlossary Index Index This page intentionally left blank This page intentionally left blank Thomson multimedia Inc