RCA VGM500 manual Place channels in the VCR’s memory, Add or remove channels from the VCR’s memory

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Setting Up the VCR

Startup

9.Place channels in the VCR’s memory.

Channels 2 through 13 including line inputs (L1 and L2) are in the VCRÕs memory when you first turn it on. The VCR stops on these channels when you press CHANNEL up or down. To get additional channels available on your antenna or cable system, you must use the Auto Channel Search feature of the VCR. If you ever change cable or antenna signals, you may need to auto channel search again. See Cable Box Setup on page 28.

A. Press VCR1 to set remote to control VCR.

B. Press MENU•PROG on the remote to see the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen.

If the menu does not appear on the TV screen:

¥Press VCR1 and then press MENU•PROG.

¥If you have used one of the basic hookups, make sure the TV is tuned to the same channel (3 or 4) as the Output Channel selected in the PREFERENCES menu.

Check VCR indicator in display panel Ñ it should be on. Press TV•VCR to turn it on.

¥If you have connected your VCR using one of the advanced hookups, tune your TV to its video input (refer to TV OwnerÕs manual).

¥Check the connections.

C. Press 3 to select CHANNELS.

D. Press 1 to begin Auto Channel Search.

Wait until the channel numbers stop changing. The TV will then tune to the lowest channel found. Press CHANNEL up or down to select the active channels.

The VCR automatically selects ANTENNA or CABLE for the Signal Type feature in the CHANNELS menu. If you need to change the setting manually, press 3.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 Timer Recordings

2 Set Clock

3 Channels

CHANNELS

1 Auto Channel Search

2 Add/Remove Channels

3 Signal Type: CABLE

4 Cable Box Setup

0 Exit

10. Add or remove channels from the VCR’s memory.

You may want to add or remove channels if some of the channels are not active, have weak signals, or you do not want to watch them.

A. Press VCR1 on the remote.

B. Press MENU•PROG on the remote to see the VCR MAIN MENU

on the TV screen.

C. Press 3 to display the CHANNELS menu.

D. Press 2 to display the ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS menu.

E. Follow the directions on the screen.

F.Add or remove more channels by entering channel numbers or using the CHANNEL buttons.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 Timer Recordings

2 Set Clock

3 Channels

CHANNELS

1 Auto Channel Search

2 Add/Remove Channels

ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS

CH 03

is presently ADDED

Press CLEAR to remove Press MENU to exit

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Contents VCR User’s Guide Refer Servicing to Qualified Service Personnel Important InformationTable of Contents Optional Hookups How to hook up two VCRs for copying tapes? Choosing a HookupWhat type of Cable-TV system* do you have? Choose one answer from belowAntenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box Basic hookupAdvanced hookup Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable box Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All ChannelsBack of VCR Cable Box Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Only Pay Channels Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes Plug in power cords of VCRs and TVOption a hookup Option B hookupCheck accessories with VCR Attach power cord to back of VCRRemote Stock No AAA Batteries RF Coaxial Cable Power Cord StartupTurn on the TV Turn on the VCRSelect the VCR’s output channel Select the VCR’s video system Select the language/Escoge una lengua/Selecione o idiomaPlace channels in the VCR’s memory Add or remove channels from the VCR’s memoryUse Tvvcr button Set the time and dateSkip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups Buttons Component ButtonsVCR Function Buttons TV Function Buttons Program the VCR for Remote Control Controlling a VCRControlling a TV Program the Remote for a TVOperate the TV Program the Remote Operate the Cable Box or Digital Satellite System ReceiverControlling an Auxiliary RCA Component Program the Remote for an Auxiliary ComponentOperate the Auxiliary Component Ntsc Video Playback Mode Operating InstructionsPlay a Tape Using the Playback Features Tape Playback HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX FeatureAuto Head Cleaner Pause for Stop Action Slow MotionDigital Auto Tracking Manual TrackingPicture Search Fast Forward SearchDisplay Button Time CounterIndex Search Index SearchZero Search Commercial ScanUsing the Recording Features Types of RecordingsRecording Speeds Recording PauseBasic Recording Operating Instructions To Make a RecordingRecording While You’re Away Timer Recording Setting a Timer RecordingCheck or Clear a Timer Recording Timer Recording From the VCR’s Line InputSelect Cable Box or Satellite Receiver Channel One Touch Recording Operating InstructionsOne Touch Display on TV Screen Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP Second Audio Program To Record Stereo Broadcast TV or SAPRecording Audio Only To Record Audio OnlyUsing Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes Using Dual Remote with AutoEditTMLocation of Controls Front PanelBack Panel Display PanelCassette-In Indicator Hifi IndicatorSAP Indicator Status IndicatorsTrouble Checks Trouble Heres what to tryTimer recording not made VCR makes noise when stoppedTime counter not working Will not record or playSpecifications Cleaning the VCRIndex Add or Remove Channels from MemoryIndex Menuprog Button 10,11,12,14,18,19,27-28,30,31,34VCR Main Menu