RCA VGM300 manual Select Cable Box or Satellite Receiver Channel, Check or Clear a Timer Recording

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Recording a Program

Recording While You’re Away (Timer Recording)

Select Cable Box (or Satellite Receiver) Channel

If you receive all channels from a cable box (or satellite receiver) and complete Cable Box Setup, the VCR will automatically enter the output channel of your cable box (or satellite receiver) as the channel to be recorded in the TIMER RECORDINGS menu.

1.Press MENU•PROG to display the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen.

2.Press 3 to select CHANNELS menu.

3.Press 4 to select CABLE BOX SETUP menu.

4.Cable box not used for all channels: Press 2. You are finished with cable box setup.

Cable box used for all channels: Press 1 to continue .

5.Press two numbers on the remote to enter the output channel of your cable box (or satellite receiver). Press 0 before a single-digit number. Valid numbers are 01 – 99.

If you connected your cable box (or satellite receiver) to the VCR using itÕs AUDIO/VIDEO OUT jacks, press INPUT on the remote to select the VIDEO IN option.

Press CLEAR on the remote to correct an entry.

6.Press MENU•PROG to proceed.

A message appears showing the output channel of your cable box (or satellite receiver) that the VCR will automatically enter as the channel to be recorded in the

TIMER RECORDINGS menu.

7.Press MENU•PROG to proceed.

Check or Clear a Timer Recording

1.Press MENU•PROG on remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen.

2.Press 1 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu.

3.Press 2 for Review Existing Progs. feature. The first program in the timer is displayed.

¥Check the Programs: Press MENU•PROG to display information for the next program.

¥Clear the Program: Press CLEAR when the program appears that you want to delete.

Timer Recording From the VCR’s Line Input

The line input refers to the signal coming from the AUDIO and VIDEO IN jacks of the VCR. Recording from the line input is convenient if you have a satellite receiver or similar component attached to these jacks. To timer record from the component connected to the VCRÕs line input:

Press INPUT to enter the channel number when you program the timer. Enter VIDEO1 to record from the jacks on back of the VCR or VIDEO2 to record from the jacks on the front of the VCR.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 Timer Recordings

2 Set Clock

3 Channels

CHANNELS

1 Auto Channel Search

2 Add/Remove Channels

3 Signal Type: CABLE

4 Cable Box Setup

CABLE BOX SETUP

Is a cable box being used ith the VCR for all channels?

1Yes

2 No

CABLE BOX SETUP

Enter the output channel of the cable box.

--

CABLE BOX SETUP

The VCR will now receive all channels from the cable box on VCR Ch 03.

Press MENU to exit

VCR MAIN MENU 1 Timer Recordings

 

 

 

TIMER RECORDINGS

 

 

1

Create a New Program

 

 

2

Review Existing Progs.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Program 1 (One Time)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Channel

08

 

 

 

Start Time

02:10 PM

 

 

 

End Time

03:35 PM

 

 

 

Start Date

11/18/95 Sat

 

 

 

Tape Speed

SLP

 

Press CLEAR to delete

Press MENU for next prog

Program 1 (One Time)

Channel

VIDEO1

Start Time

--:--

End Time

--:--

Start Date

--/--/--

Tape Speed

SLP

Press CLEAR to correct

Press MENU to exit

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Contents VCR User’s Guide Important Information Refer Servicing to Qualified Service PersonnelTable 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 belowBasic hookup Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable BoxAdvanced hookup Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable boxCable Box Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Only Pay ChannelsPlug in power cords of VCRs and TV Connecting Two VCRs for Copying TapesOption a hookup Option B hookupAttach power cord to back of VCR Check accessories with VCRRemote Stock No AAA Batteries RF Coaxial Cable Power Cord StartupSelect the VCR’s output channel Turn on the VCRSelect the VCR’s video system Select the language/Escoge una lengua/Selecione o idiomaAdd or remove channels from the VCR’s memory Place channels in the VCR’s memorySet the time and date Use Tvvcr buttonSkip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups Controlling a VCR Program the VCR for Remote ControlComponent 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 Auto Head Cleaner Using the Playback FeaturesPause for Stop Action Frame AdvancePicture Search Slow MotionDigital Auto Tracking Manual TrackingTime Counter Display ButtonZero Search When you are finished, press StopCommercial Scan Press Search twice to display the Zero Search menu.Types of Recordings Using the Recording FeaturesRecording Speeds Recording PauseTo Make a Recording Basic Recording Operating InstructionsSetting a Timer Recording Recording While You’re Away Timer RecordingWith the VCR Press Power and then Stop within a few seconds Timer Recording From the VCR’s Line Input Check or Clear a Timer RecordingTimer Recordings menu Press Menuprog to proceed Select Cable Box or Satellite Receiver ChannelOperating Instructions One Touch RecordingOne Touch Display on TV Screen Using Dual Remote with AutoEditTM Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing TapesFront Panel Location of ControlsAntenna OUT Connector Antenna in ConnectorBack Panel Display PanelStatus Indicators Cassette-In IndicatorTape Speed Indicators SP, LP, or SLP VCR Indicator Applies Only to Basic HookupsCleaning the VCR SpecificationsTrouble Heres what to try Trouble ChecksVCR makes noise when stopped Timer recording not madeTime counter not working Will not record or playFF and FWD Fast Forward IndexIndex