RCA VG4251 manual VCR Function Buttons

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Using the Remote Control

VCR Function Buttons

VCR Function Buttons

CHANNEL Up or Down

PLAY

TV•VCR

POWER

Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCR’s channel memory.

CLEAR

Resets time counter to 0:00:00.

Plays a tape.

POWER

Turns the VCR on and off.

PREV CH (Previous Channel) Switches between two channels.

PLAY

REW

FF

REC STOP PAUSE

INPUT DISPLAY SPEED

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

PREV CH	0

CLEAR MENU CHANNEL

SEARCH - TRACKING +

F.ADVSLOW

Allows you to change entries when setting the clock or VCR for a timer recording.

DISPLAY

Shows VCR operating displays on the TV screen.

Displays the time counter.

F.ADV (Frame Advance)

Lets you view one frame with each press of the button while the tape is paused.

FF(Fast Forward)

Fast forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped.

Searches the picture in forward motion during playback.

INPUT

Turns the line input on or off. VID1 appears in VCR’s display panel and VIDEO appears on TV screen.

Line input refers to the signal coming from the component connected to the AUDIO/VIDEO IN jacks on the back of the VCR.

MENU

Displays the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen.

Removes a menu from the screen.

Numbers (0 through 9) Select a channel up to 99 by pressing two numbers.

Select a cable channel over 99 by pressing and holding 1 until 1– – appears on the screen. Then press the other two numbers.

PAUSE

Pauses action for viewing during playback.

Pauses recording to prevent recording of unwanted scenes.

Select one channel and then use the number buttons to select another. Press PREV CH to switch between the two channels.

REC

Starts VCR recording.

Used for one touch recording . See page 20.

REW (Rewind)

Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped.

Searches the picture in reverse motion during playback.

SEARCH

Displays INDEX and ZERO SEARCH menus on TV.

Lets you advance tape 60 or 120 seconds during playback.

SLOW

Used for slow-motion playback.

SPEED (Tape Speed) Selects a recording speed (SP or SLP).

STOP

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

TRACKING – and +

Lets you manually reduce the streaks that may appear on the picture during play or pause.

TV•VCR

Switches the picture signal so that it either comes from the VCR or the TV channel. See page 10.

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Contents VCR User’s Guide Product Registration Important InformationTable of Contents Choosing a Hookup Optional Hookups How to hook up two VCRs for copying tapes?What type of cable-TV system* do you have? Choose one answer from belowAntenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box Plug in power cords of VCR and TVBasic hookup Advanced hookupCable 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 Pay Channels OnlyPlug in power cords of VCRs and TV Connecting Two VCRs for Copying TapesPlug in power cords of VCRs and TV . Continue to Option a hookupStartup Check accessories with VCRInsert batteries in remote Turn on the VCR Turn on the TVPlace channels in the VCR’s memory Press 1 to begin Auto Channel SearchSelect a language./Choisissez une langue Add or remove channels from the VCR’s memorySet the time and date Press 2 to display SET Time and DateUse Tvvcr button Set Auto TV/VCR featureSkip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups Press 2 to select Auto TV/VCR on or OFFVCR Function Buttons VCR Function ButtonsTo Play a Tape Operating InstructionsAuto Play Feature Using the Playback FeaturesPause for Stop Action Picture SearchSlow Motion Frame AdvanceAutomatic Tracking Manual TrackingTime Counter Display ButtonStopeject on the VCR 00000Zero Search Commercial Scan Search ButtonTo Select Playback Sound Tape Playback HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX FeatureTypes of Recordings Using the Recording FeaturesRecording Speeds Recording PauseTo Make a Recording Types of Recordings Basic Recording Operating InstructionsOperating Instructions One Touch RecordingOne Touch Display on TV Screen Setting a Timer Recording Recording While You’re Away Timer RecordingPress 1 to display Create a New Program menu Timer Recording From the VCR’s Line Input Checking or Clearing Timer RecordingsPress 2 for Review Existing Progs. feature Recording While You’re AwayRecording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP Second Audio Program Set the Tape Playback HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX feature toTo Record Stereo Broadcast TV or SAP To Record Audio Only Recording Audio OnlyPress 1 to select Reception Stereo Operating Instructions Refer to hookup on Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing TapesFront Panel Location of ControlsTape Compartment FWD Fast ForwardRF OUT Connector ANT. Antenna in ConnectorBack Panel Display Panel Cleaning the VCR SpecificationsTrouble Heres what to try Trouble ChecksVCR makes noise when stopped Timer recording not madeCassette with safety tab removed does not start to Streaks in picture during normal playbackLimited Warranty Index