RCA VGM500 manual Controlling a VCR, Program the VCR for Remote Control

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Using the Remote Control

Controlling a VCR

The VCRÕs remote controls two compatible GE, RCA, or ProScan VCRs with the VCR1 and VCR2•LD buttons. Most compatible VCRs automatically respond to VCR1 without being programmed. If you own two compatible VCRs, test them to see if VCR1 turns on both VCRs. If it does, then you may want to program this VCR to respond to the VCR2•LD button on the remote.

Program the VCR for Remote Control

Set the Remote Control feature of the VCR to the VCR1 or VCR2•LD position. The remote then controls the VCR with either the VCR1 or VCR2•LD button Ñ whichever position you select in the menu.

1. Press MENU•PROG to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press 4 to display PREFERENCES.

3. Press 1 to activate the Remote Control feature.

4. Press VCR1 or VCR2•LD to change the setting and program this VCR to respond to the VCR1 or VCR2•LD button Ñ whichever you select.

Important Reminder: Remember you must press VCR1 or VCR2•LD on the remote Ñ whichever you selected in the menu Ñ before the remote will operate this VCR.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 Timer Recordings

2 Set Clock

3 Channels

4 Preferences

PREFERENCES

1 Remote Control: VCR1

2 Front Panel: AUTO

3 Output Channel: 3

4 Video System: AUTO

5 Play NTSC as: NTSC

0 Exit

PREFERENCES

1 Remote Control: VCR1

2 Front Panel: AUTO

3 Output Channel: 3

4 Video System: AUTO

5 Play NTSC as: NTSC

Press VCR2 to change

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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 belowBasic hookup Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable BoxAdvanced hookup Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable boxBack 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 VCR Turn on the TVSelect 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 memorySet the time and date Use Tvvcr buttonSkip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups Component Buttons ButtonsVCR Function Buttons TV Function Buttons Program the VCR for Remote Control Controlling a VCRProgram the Remote for a TV Controlling a TVOperate the TV Program the Remote Operate the Cable Box or Digital Satellite System ReceiverProgram the Remote for an Auxiliary Component Controlling an Auxiliary RCA ComponentOperate the Auxiliary Component Operating Instructions Ntsc Video Playback ModePlay a Tape Tape Playback HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX Feature Using the Playback FeaturesAuto 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 RecordingTimer Recording From the VCR’s Line Input Check or Clear a Timer RecordingSelect Cable Box or Satellite Receiver Channel Operating Instructions One Touch RecordingOne 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