RCA VGM300 manual Use Tvvcr button, Set the time and date

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Setting Up the VCR

Startup

11. Use TV•VCR button.

Skip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups.

When using one of the basic hookups, the TV•VCR button lets you switch between the picture coming from the VCR or the picture from the TV channel. This button lets you record a program on the VCR while watching another channel on the TV. Details are on page 21.

The VCR will automatically switch the TV¥VCR setting to VCR every time the VCR is turned on, a tape with the safety tab removed is inserted, or you press PLAY.

A. Press VCR1 to set the remote to control the VCR.

B. Press TV•VCR to see the picture from the VCR.

The VCR indicator lights in the display panel.

C. Press CHAN up or down on the remote or CHANNEL up or down on the VCR to change channels on the VCR. The channel number changes in the display panel.

D. Press TV•VCR to see the TV channels.

The VCR indicator does not light in the display panel.

Change channels using the TVÕs remote.

E. Return the TV to the VCR viewing channel (3 or 4) Ñ the same Output Channel you selected in step 6.

F. Press VCR1, then TV•VCR to switch back to the picture from the VCR.

12. Set the time and date.

When you first turn on the VCR, Ð Ð : Ð Ð appears in the clock area of the VCRÕs display panel.

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

B. Press 2 to display SET CLOCK.

C. Enter the time and date with the number buttons on the remote.

¥Press 0 before single-digit numbers.

Example: press 0, then 5, then 0, then 7 for a time of 5:07. Press 1 for AM or 2 for PM.

¥Press CLEAR on the remote to change incorrect entries.

D. Press MENU•PROG to remove the SET CLOCK menu from the TV screen and start the clock.

E. Press 0 to exit the menu system.

The time and date appear on the TV screen whenever you press DISPLAY, and the time appears in the display panel.

VCR SLP

VCR MAIN MENU

1 Timer Recordings

2 Set Clock

SET CLOCK

Time --:-- (hh:mm)

Date --/--/--

Press MENU to exit

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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 belowAntenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box Basic hookupAdvanced 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 BoxConnecting 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 Select the VCR’s output channelSelect 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 memoryUse Tvvcr button Set the time and dateSkip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups Program the VCR for Remote Control Controlling a VCRButtons Component ButtonsVCR Function Buttons TV Function Buttons Controlling a TV Program the Remote for a TVOperate the TV Ntsc Video Playback Mode Operating InstructionsPlay a Tape Using the Playback Features Auto Head CleanerPause for Stop Action Frame AdvanceSlow Motion Picture SearchDigital Auto Tracking Manual TrackingDisplay Button Time CounterWhen you are finished, press Stop Zero SearchCommercial Scan Press Search twice to display the Zero Search menu.Using 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 RecordingWith the VCR Press Power and then Stop within a few seconds Check or Clear a Timer Recording Timer Recording From the VCR’s Line InputTimer Recordings menu Press Menuprog to proceed Select Cable Box or Satellite Receiver ChannelOne Touch Recording Operating InstructionsOne Touch Display on TV Screen Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes Using Dual Remote with AutoEditTMLocation of Controls Front PanelAntenna in Connector Antenna OUT ConnectorBack Panel Display PanelCassette-In Indicator Status IndicatorsTape Speed Indicators SP, LP, or SLP VCR Indicator Applies Only to Basic HookupsSpecifications Cleaning the VCRTrouble Checks Trouble Heres what to tryTimer recording not made VCR makes noise when stoppedTime counter not working Will not record or playIndex FF and FWD Fast ForwardIndex