RCA VGM300 manual Turn on the VCR, Select the VCR’s output channel, Select the VCR’s video system

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Setting Up the VCR

Startup

5.Turn on the VCR.

Press VCR1 on the remote.

6.Select the VCR’s output channel.

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 4 to display the PREFERENCES menu.

D. Press 3 to select either 3 or 4 as the output channel for your VCR. This is the channel to which you tune your TV to see the picture from the VCR.

¥If you select Output Channel: 3, you will view the VCRÕs output on channel 3 of your TV.

¥If you select Output Channel: 4, you will view the VCRÕs output on channel 4 of your TV.

If you change the output channel, remember to tune your TV to the channel you selected (3 or 4) to watch the VCR.

7.Select the VCR’s video system.

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 4 to display the PREFERENCES menu.

D. Press 4 to select the type of video that is broadcast in your area.

¥Select Video System: AUTO to have the VCR automatically select the type of video.

¥Select Video System: PAL if PAL video is broadcast in your area.

¥Select Video System: NTSC if NTSC video is broadcast in your area.

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

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

8.Select the language/Escoge una lengua/Selecione o idioma.

This feature lets you select English, Spanish, or Portuguese as the language for your on-screen menus.

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

TV screen.

B. Press 5 to display the LANGUAGE menu.

¥Press 1 to display the menus in English.

¥Press 2 to to display the menus in Spanish.

¥Press 3 to to display the menus in Portuguese.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 Timer Recordings

2 Set Clock

3 Channels

4Preferences

5 Language

LANGUAGE

Select a language.

1English

2 Spanish

3 Portuguese

Press MENU to continue

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Contents VCR User’s Guide Refer Servicing to Qualified Service Personnel Important InformationTable 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 Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable BoxAdvanced hookup Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable box Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All ChannelsCable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Only Pay Channels Cable BoxOption a hookup Connecting Two VCRs for Copying TapesPlug in power cords of VCRs and TV Option B hookupRemote Stock No AAA Batteries RF Coaxial Cable Power Cord Check accessories with VCRAttach power cord to back of VCR StartupSelect the VCR’s video system Turn on the VCRSelect the VCR’s output channel 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 Program the VCR for Remote Control Controlling a VCRComponent Buttons ButtonsVCR Function Buttons TV Function Buttons Program the Remote for a TV Controlling a TVOperate the TV Operating Instructions Ntsc Video Playback ModePlay a Tape Pause for Stop Action Using the Playback FeaturesAuto Head Cleaner Frame AdvanceDigital Auto Tracking Slow MotionPicture Search Manual TrackingDisplay Button Time CounterCommercial Scan When you are finished, press StopZero Search Press Search twice to display the Zero Search menu.Recording Speeds Using the Recording FeaturesTypes of Recordings Recording PauseBasic Recording Operating Instructions To Make a RecordingSetting a Timer Recording Recording While You’re Away Timer RecordingWith the VCR Press Power and then Stop within a few seconds Timer Recordings menu Press Menuprog to proceed Check or Clear a Timer RecordingTimer Recording From the VCR’s Line Input Select Cable Box or Satellite Receiver ChannelOperating Instructions One Touch RecordingOne Touch Display on TV Screen Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes Using Dual Remote with AutoEditTMLocation of Controls Front PanelBack Panel Antenna in ConnectorAntenna OUT Connector Display PanelTape Speed Indicators SP, LP, or SLP Cassette-In IndicatorStatus Indicators VCR Indicator Applies Only to Basic HookupsSpecifications Cleaning the VCRTrouble Checks Trouble Heres what to tryTime counter not working Timer recording not madeVCR makes noise when stopped Will not record or playIndex FF and FWD Fast ForwardIndex