RCA VGM300 manual Important Information, Refer Servicing to Qualified Service Personnel

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Introduction

Important Information

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this VCR to rain or moisture.

					TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
	WARNING				TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
					COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
	RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK				REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
	DO NOT OPEN


			This symbol indicates Òdangerous
			This symbol indicates Òdangerous					This symbol indicates important
			voltageÓ inside the product that					instructions accompanying the
			presents a risk of electric shock or					product.
			personal injury.
			personal injury.

Cautions

CAUTIONS: To reduce the risk of electric shock, fully insert plug into socket.

Operate VCR only on 100-240 volts (+/Ð 10%), 50/60 Hz AC power.

¥ It is important that you read and follow the safety information and operating instructions.

¥Insure that the main supply in your house complies with that indicated on the identification sticker located at the back of your appliance.

¥Install the VCR horizontally, away from a source of heat ( fireplace) or appliances creating strong magnetic or electric fields (engines).

Follow the drawing below for leaving space around your VCR to insure proper ventilation.

	7 cm
10 cm	10 cm

10 cm

7cm

Side View of VCR

¥If your VCR or a cassette has been stored in a very cold atmosphere for a certain amount of time, for example during transportation in the winter, wait approximately two hours before using your VCR.

¥The openings located on the top and the bottom are for ventilation purposes. They should not be obstructed.

¥In the case of lightning, it is recommended to disconnect the VCR from the external aerial.

¥By design, this VCR is not for industrial use, but only for domestic operation.

Partial or global recording of copyright protected works made without explicit permission from the copyright holder are illegal.

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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 belowAdvanced hookup Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable BoxBasic 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 memorySkip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups Use Tvvcr buttonSet the time and date Program the VCR for Remote Control Controlling a VCRVCR Function Buttons ButtonsComponent Buttons TV Function Buttons Operate the TV Controlling a TVProgram the Remote for a TV Play a Tape Ntsc Video Playback ModeOperating Instructions 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 RecordingWith the VCR Press Power and then Stop within a few seconds Recording While You’re Away Timer RecordingSetting a Timer Recording 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 ChannelOne Touch Display on TV Screen One Touch RecordingOperating Instructions 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