RCA VG4038/ VG4039 Controlling a VCR, Controlling a TV, Program the VCR for remote control

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Controlling a VCR

The VCR’s remote controls two compatible GE, RCA, or ProScan VCRs with the VCR1 and VCR2 buttons. Most compatible VCRs automatically respond to VCR1 without being programmed. If you own two compatible VCRs, test them to seeif VCR1 turns on both VCRs. If it does; then you may want to program this VCR to respond to the VCR2 button on the remote.

Program the VCR for remote control

Set the Remote Control feature of the VCR to the VCR1 or VCR2 position. The remote then controls the VCR with either the VCR1 or VCR2 button -whichever position you select in the menu.

A.Press MENWPROG to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

B.Press 5 to display SETUP OPTIONS.

C.Press 2 to activate the Remote Control feature.

D.PressVCR1 or VCR2 to change the setting and program this VCR to respond to the VCR1 or VCR2 button -whichever you select.

Important Reminder: Remember you must press VCR1 or VCR2 on the remote - whichever you selected in the menu - before the remote will operate this VCR.

Controlling a TV

The VCR’s remote is preprogrammed to control the basic functions of a compatible GE, RCA, or ProScan TV.

Operate the TV

Test the TV buttons to see which ones may operate your TV.

A.Point the remote at the TV and press TV.

B. Use the “TV Buttons” as described on page II.

Helpful Hint: Notice the difference

between the TV and VCR on-screen
displays. This is one way to tell if the
remote is set to control the VCR or the TV.	I
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Contents Page Important Information VG4039Table 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 Advanced hookup Plug in power cords of VCR and TVBasic hookup Connect as shownPlug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable box Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All ChannelsConnect as shown Cable Box CablexII,~,IIII.xII Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Pay ChannelsSuch as HBO, ShowWe, Pay-Per-View, eta Back of VCROption a hookup Connecting Tbo VCRs for Copying TapesPlug in power cords of VCRs and TV Option B hookupInsert batteries in remote Tlurn on the TV Check accessories with VCRStartup IUrn on the VCRAdd or remove channels from the VCR% memory Check the connections Press 4 to select Channel SetupPlace dhannels in the VCR’s memory PressVCR1 to set remote to control VCRSkip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups Use TVeVCR buttonSet the time and date Press VCR1 to set the remote to control the VCRVCR Function Buttons ButtonisComponent Buttons Buttons TV Function ButtonsControlling a TV Program the VCR for remote controlControlling a VCR Operate the TVPress PLAY, if necessary Operating InstructionsTo play a tape Pause for Stop Action Using the Playback FeaturesAuto Play Feature Slow MotionAutomatic Tracking Display ButtonFrame Advance F.ADV Button Manual TrackingInsert the prerecorded tape and press Stop Time CounterIndex Search Commercial Scan Search Button Time SearchGo-To Search Types of Recordings Basic Recording Operating InstructionsRecording Pause Recording FeaturesRecording Speeds Minutes up to 4 hours One Touch Recording OTROperating Instructions Press Clear to erase a number Recording While You’re AwayPress MENU*PROG on the remote to display A. Lisf Recording While You’re Away VCR Plus+* RecordingChannel Canadian ListSetting a VCR Plus+ Recording Recording While You’re Away VCR Plus+ RecordingRecording While You’re Away Timer Recording Setting a Timer RecordingTimer Recording From the VCR’s Line Input Recording While You’re Away TimerChecking or Clearing VCR Plus+ and Timer Recordings RecordingOperating InStructions Refer t0 hookup 0n Using ‘Fwo VCRs for Copying and Editing ~TapesUsing Dual Remote with AutoEdit’ Specifications Cleaning the VCRBack Panel Location of ControlsFront Panel Display Panel for VG4038 Display Panel for VG4039Here’s what to try Double ChecksTrouble Trouble Checks Trouble Here’s What To tryLimited Warranty Index Add Remove ChannelsPrintedin Singapore 20258570