RCA VCR VR708HF manual TV Function Buttons, Using the Input Button

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Using the Remote Control

SEARCH Displays the MOVIE ADVANCE screen for prerecorded movies. When pressed repeatedly, this button also displays Index and Zero Search menus on screen. During playback mode, pressing SEARCH starts COMMERCIAL ADVANCE skipping.

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

STOP Stops the current VCR function (record, playback, rewind, etc).

TRACKING – and + Allows for manual reduction of streaks that may appear in the picture during playback mode. Reduces picture “jitter” during play-pause mode.

TV Function Buttons

CH + and – Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCR’s channel list.

CLEAR Removes menus or status displays from the TV screen.

GO BACK Switches between the current and previous channels.

GUIDE Displays channel guide on some RCA, GE, and Proscan TV’s.

INFO Shows the TV’s status displays on screen.

MUTE Reduces the TV’s volume to a minimum level.

Number buttons (0 through 9) Selects channels up to 99 by pressing two number buttons. Selects 3-digit channels by pressing and holding 1 until 1 – – appears on screen. Then press the other two numbers.

ON•OFF Turns the TV on and off if the remote control’s TV button has been pressed first.

VOL < and > Raises and lowers your television’s volume.

Using the INPUT Button

Use the INPUT button to toggle through the available Video Line Input sources (L1, L2) and regular broadcast signals. Video Line Input allows you to view the image from an external device (like a camcorder) connected to the VCR using A/V jacks and cables.

1.Press the remote control’s VCR1 or VCR2 button (whichever is set to operate your VCR) to enter VCR-operating 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 designates the rear A/V jacks and L2 the front A/V jacks).

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

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Contents VCR Changing Entertainment. AgainImportant Information Product RegistrationKey Features Overview Universal Back-Lit Remote ControlIntroduction VCR Plus+ Gold SystemFront Audio/Video Input Jacks Express Recording XPRPro-Tect Plus Locking Hi-Fi Quality SoundTable of Contents Using the Remote Control Connections & Setup Chapter OverviewCable Considerations Connections & SetupThings to Consider Before Connecting Components Using the RF Coaxial Cable to Connect VCR to a TV Choose Your ConnectionComponents Connection TitleConnect the antenna/cable feed to the VCR Need Some Help?Connect the VCR to the TV TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver Controlling the Satellite ReceiverConnect satellite receiver to the VCR Connect the antenna to your satellite receiverTV + VCR + Cable Box Controlling the Cable BoxConnect the cable box to the VCR Connect the cable feed to your cable boxSet the VCR’s CH 3/4 Switch Put Batteries in the Remote ControlPlug in the VCR Turn on the TV and VCRComplete the QuickSet Guide Using the Remote Control to Navigate On-Screen MenusAccessing Menus VCR Basics RecordingThis page left blank intentionally Using the VCR’s Menu System Using On-Screen Menus Using On-Screen Menus to Set Up FeaturesSetup for a Digital Satellite Receiver LanguageSAT Setup Satellite Receiver CodesCable Box Setup Cable BOX SetupCable Box Codes Auto Channel Searching Changing the Signal TypeVCR Channels List Auto Clock Set Feature To Complete the Interactive SetupAdding or Removing Channels Time and DateTo Turn Auto Clock Set on Additional Set Up Features in the Preferences Menu Setting Time and Date ManuallyTo Access the Preferences menu Remote VCR1/VCR2 OptionTo Access Auto Play To Access Auto TV/VCRAuto Play Auto TV/VCREnergySaver Front Panel Brightness VCR DisplayTape Speeds To Select a Preferred Tape SpeedSet Auto Repeat Auto RepeatUsing Remote Control Component Buttons Using the Remote ControlRemote Control Buttons VCR Function Buttons Using the Input Button TV Function ButtonsOperating a TV with the VCR’s Remote Control Do You Need to Program the Remote Control?Programming the Remote Control Operating the TVCable Box Using the VCR’s Features VCR Features Recording FeaturesExpress Recording XPR To Activate XPRTimer Recording Stopping a Timer RecordingTo Set Up to as Many as Eight Timer Recording Programs 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 TVPicture Search Options Forward and Reverse SearchSlow Motion Frame AdvanceTo Activate Index Search Index SearchGo-To Search Commercial Advance Marking To Override Automatic Skipping Commercial Advance PlaybackCommercial Advance Display To Override the Show Previews Mode Pressing the Search button whileTime Counter Pro-Tect Plus Locking FeatureTracking On-Screen Displays Audio Set-Up Features Tape PlaybackReception To Display the Audio MenuOther Information Other Information Troubleshooting TipsGeneral VCR Problems 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