RCA VG4251 manual Operating Instructions, To Play a Tape

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Playing a Tape

Operating Instructions

To Play a Tape

1. Turn on the TV and tune it to channel 3, 4, or TV’s video input to see the picture from the VCR.

2. Insert a tape in the VCR.

VCR automatically turns on. The cassette-in indicator lights, and the VCR indicator lights if the Auto TV/VCR feature is set to ON. The tape automatically begins playback if the safety tab on the cassette has been removed and the Auto Play feature is turned on.

POWER STOP• EJECT	CHANNEL	RECORD REW PLAY• PAUSE FWD
	TRACKING

Safety Tab

3. Press PLAY on the remote or PLAY•PAUSE on the VCR, if necessary. PLAY appears in the VCR’s display panel.

4. Press TRACKING up or down to remove any streaks from the picture, if necessary. Details are on page 14.

5. Press STOP on the remote or STOP•EJECT on the VCR.

6. Press REW. REW will appear in the VCR’s display panel.

The VCR will automatically rewind the tape if it reaches the end of the tape during playback. While rewinding, you can press POWER and the VCR will turn off after rewinding.

7. Press STOP•EJECT on the VCR to eject the tape once it is completely rewound.

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Contents VCR User’s Guide Important Information Product RegistrationTable of Contents What type of cable-TV system* do you have? Optional Hookups How to hook up two VCRs for copying tapes?Choosing a Hookup Choose one answer from belowBasic hookup Plug in power cords of VCR and TVAntenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box Advanced hookupPlug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable box Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All ChannelsCable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels Only Back of VCR Cable BoxPlug in power cords of VCRs and TV . Continue to Connecting Two VCRs for Copying TapesPlug in power cords of VCRs and TV Option a hookupInsert batteries in remote Check accessories with VCRStartup Place channels in the VCR’s memory Turn on the TVTurn on the VCR Press 1 to begin Auto Channel SearchSet the time and date Add or remove channels from the VCR’s memorySelect a language./Choisissez une langue Press 2 to display SET Time and DateSkip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups Set Auto TV/VCR featureUse Tvvcr button Press 2 to select Auto TV/VCR on or OFFVCR Function Buttons VCR Function ButtonsOperating Instructions To Play a TapePause for Stop Action Using the Playback FeaturesAuto Play Feature Picture SearchAutomatic Tracking Frame AdvanceSlow Motion Manual TrackingStopeject on the VCR Display ButtonTime Counter 00000Commercial Scan Search Button Zero SearchTape Playback HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX Feature To Select Playback SoundRecording Speeds Using the Recording FeaturesTypes of Recordings Recording PauseTypes of Recordings Basic Recording Operating Instructions To Make a RecordingOne Touch Display on TV Screen One Touch RecordingOperating Instructions Press 1 to display Create a New Program menu Recording While You’re Away Timer RecordingSetting a Timer Recording Press 2 for Review Existing Progs. feature Checking or Clearing Timer RecordingsTimer Recording From the VCR’s Line Input Recording While You’re AwayTo Record Stereo Broadcast TV or SAP Set the Tape Playback HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX feature toRecording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP Second Audio Program Press 1 to select Reception Stereo Recording Audio OnlyTo Record Audio Only Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes Operating Instructions Refer to hookup onTape Compartment Location of ControlsFront Panel FWD Fast ForwardBack Panel ANT. Antenna in ConnectorRF OUT Connector Display Panel Specifications Cleaning the VCRTrouble Checks Trouble Heres what to tryCassette with safety tab removed does not start to Timer recording not madeVCR makes noise when stopped Streaks in picture during normal playbackLimited Warranty Index