RCA VGM500 manual Location of Controls, Front Panel

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References

Location of Controls

Front Panel

Tape Compartment

Remote Sensor

CHANNEL/TRACKING (Up or Down)

Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCRÕs channel memory.

Adjusts tracking when a tape is playing.

EJECT

Press when the VCR is stopped to eject the cassette.

FWD (Fast Forward)

Fast forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped.

Searches the picture forward during playback.

INPUT

Turns the line input on or off. L1 or L2 appears in VCRÕs display panel and VIDEO1 or VIDEO2 appears on the TV screen.

Line input refers to the signal coming from the component connected to the audio/video input jacks on the back (L1) of the VCR or front (L2) of the VCR.

PAUSE

Pauses action for viewing during playback.

Pauses recording to prevent recording of unwanted scenes.

PLAY

Plays a tape.

POWER

Turns the VCR on or off.

RECORD

Starts VCR recording.

Used for one touch recording.

Remote Sensor

Receives signals from the remote control. Aim the remote at this sensor with no objects between them.

REW

Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped.

Searches the picture in reverse during playback.

STOP

Stops the normal functions such as record, playback, rewind, fast forward, or pause.

TV•VCR

Switches the picture signal so that it either comes from the VCR or the TV channel. See page 11.

VIDEO and AUDIO (R and L•MONO) IN

Jacks

Receives signals from another component, like a VCR or camcorder, when it is connected to these jacks.

Use INPUT to select L2 in the VCRÕs display panel to record from these jacks.

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Contents VCR User’s Guide Important Information Refer Servicing to Qualified Service PersonnelTable of Contents Choose one answer from below Optional Hookups How to hook up two VCRs for copying tapes?Choosing a Hookup What type of Cable-TV system* do you have?Advanced hookup Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable BoxBasic hookup Back of VCR Cable Box Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable boxCable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Only Pay Channels Option B hookup Connecting Two VCRs for Copying TapesPlug in power cords of VCRs and TV Option a hookupStartup Check accessories with VCRAttach power cord to back of VCR Remote Stock No AAA Batteries RF Coaxial Cable Power CordSelect the VCR’s output channel Turn on the TVTurn on the VCR Select the language/Escoge una lengua/Selecione o idioma Select the VCR’s video systemAdd or remove channels from the VCR’s memory Place channels in the VCR’s memorySkip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups Use Tvvcr buttonSet the time and date VCR Function Buttons ButtonsComponent Buttons TV Function Buttons Controlling a VCR Program the VCR for Remote ControlOperate the TV Controlling a TVProgram the Remote for a TV Operate the Cable Box or Digital Satellite System Receiver Program the RemoteOperate the Auxiliary Component Controlling an Auxiliary RCA ComponentProgram the Remote for an Auxiliary Component Play a Tape Ntsc Video Playback ModeOperating Instructions Auto Head Cleaner Using the Playback FeaturesTape Playback HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX Feature Manual Tracking Pause for Stop ActionSlow Motion Digital Auto TrackingFast Forward Search Picture SearchTime Counter Display ButtonIndex Search Index SearchCommercial Scan Zero SearchRecording Pause Using the Recording FeaturesTypes of Recordings Recording SpeedsTo Make a Recording Basic Recording Operating InstructionsSetting a Timer Recording Recording While You’re Away Timer RecordingSelect Cable Box or Satellite Receiver Channel Check or Clear a Timer RecordingTimer Recording From the VCR’s Line Input One Touch Display on TV Screen One Touch RecordingOperating Instructions To Record Stereo Broadcast TV or SAP Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP Second Audio ProgramTo Record Audio Only Recording Audio OnlyUsing Dual Remote with AutoEditTM Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing TapesFront Panel Location of ControlsDisplay Panel Back PanelStatus Indicators Cassette-In IndicatorHifi Indicator SAP IndicatorTrouble Heres what to try Trouble ChecksWill not record or play Timer recording not madeVCR makes noise when stopped Time counter not workingCleaning the VCR SpecificationsAdd or Remove Channels from Memory IndexMenuprog Button 10,11,12,14,18,19,27-28,30,31,34 IndexVCR Main Menu