RCA TV/VCR manual Remote Control

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The Remote Control

MENU button Displays the TV/VCR’s main MENU.

MUTE button Lowers the TV/VCR volume to its minimum level and automatically turns on closed- captioning. Press again to restore volume and turn off closed-captioning.

ON•OFF button In TV or VCR mode, turns the TV/VCR on and off. If the remote is in another component mode (DVD, SAT•CABLE, etc.) and has been programmed (DVD, SAT•CABLE, etc.), press the ON•OFF button to turn that component on and off.

PAUSE button Pauses the tape during playback. Press again to advance tape one frame. Also pauses the tape during recording to prevent recording of unwanted scenes. The remote must be in VCR mode — press the VCR button.

PLAY button Plays a tape. Starts normal playback from pause or slow motion. The remote must be in VCR mode — press the VCR button.

RECORD button Starts TV/VCR recording. The remote must be in VCR mode — press the VCR button.

REVERSE button Rewinds the tape when the TV/VCR is stopped. Also searches the picture in reverse during playback. The remote must be in VCR mode — press the VCR button.

SAT•CABLE button Puts remote in cable or satellite mode.

SKIP button Press once before changing channels and the TV/VCR will wait 30 seconds before returning you to the original channel. Press repeatedly to add more time. The remote must be in TV mode — press the TV button.

SLOW button Press to start slow-motion during playback. The remote must be in VCR mode — press the VCR button.

SOUND button Press to select the audio output.

SPEED (Tape Speed) button Selects a recording speed (SP or EP). The remote must be in VCR mode — press the VCR button.

STOP button When you’re using the VCR, stops the following: record, play, rewind, fast forward, and pause. The remote must be in VCR mode — press the VCR button.

TIMER button Press to set timer recording. Press to operate TV/VCR when timer recording is set (the PROGRAM EVENT indicator on the front of the TV/VCR lights). Press again to reset timer recording. The remote must be in VCR mode — press the VCR button.

TRACKING (+ and –) buttons Reduces streaks which may appear on the picture during regular or slow-motion playback. Reduces picture “jitter” during stop-action (paused) playback. The remote must be in VCR mode — press the VCR button.

TV button Puts remote in TV mode.

VCR button Puts remote in VCR mode.

VCR2 button Puts the remote in VCR2 mode to operate a VCR that has been programmed to work with the VCR2 button.

VOL (< and >) buttons Decrease or increase the TV/VCR volume.

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Contents Changing Entertainment. Again TV/VCRProduct Registration Important InformationComponent Input Jacks Key Features OverviewIntroduction Chip Parental ControlsThis page intentionally left blank Table of Contents Using the TV/VCR’s Menu System FeaturesAdditional Information Changing Entertainment. Again Chapter OverviewThings to Consider Before You Connect Connections & SetupTitle Choose Your ConnectionComponents ConnectionGo To Connection TV/VCR OnlyConnect the antenna/cable feed to the TV/VCR Optimum Connection illustrated above Connection TV/VCR + DVD PlayerConnect your cable or antenna to your TV/VCR Connect your DVD Player to your TV/VCRConnect the satellite receiver to the TV/VCR Connection TV/VCR + Satellite ReceiverConnect antenna or cable to your satellite receiver Turn on the TV/VCR How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the Initial SetupPlug in the TV/VCR Put Batteries in the RemoteSelect a Language Initial SetupAutomatically Searching for Channels Add or Erase Channels Setting the ClockTo set the clock Automatic Rewind VCR BasicsPlaying a Tape Basic RecordingRemote Control Buttons on the Remote Control Remote ControlRemote Control Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote How to Program the RemoteUsing Automatic Code Search Programming the Remote to Operate Other ComponentsHow to Order a New Remote Control How to Use the Remote After You’ve Programmed ItUsing Direct Entry VCR Code ListUsing the TV/VCR’s Features New Rating Systems Using the TV/VCR’s FeaturesParental Controls and V-Chip How V-Chip WorksTV-14 TV-MATV Guidelines AGE D L S V FV TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG NC-17 Age-Based Description for Mpaa Age-Based RatingsPG-13 Turning V-Chip Block On and Off Download New Rating SystemRecording Pause Recording FeaturesTimer Recording Recording SpeedsCheck, Change, or Delete Timer Recordings One-Touch Recording Copying and Editing TapesTo Select a Specific Index Number for Index Playback Picture Search OptionsFrame Advance Slow MotionTime Counter TrackingReception Audio FeaturesTape Playback Using the TV/VCR’s Menu System Exiting from a menu Using the TV/VCR’s Menu SystemHow to Use Your TV/VCR’s Menu System Accessing MenusAutomatic Clock Set To set the on Timer or Sleep TimerBass To set the Closed Caption Mode Setting Closed-Caption ModesFunction Energy Save OFF Blue Screen Repeat Play Other Information Other Information TroubleshootingVCR Playback Problems VCR Recording Problems Front Panel Remote control sensorBack Panel Care and CleaningRCA TruFlat TV/VCR Combination Limited Warranty If you purchased your product outside the United States Limitation of WarrantyHow state law relates to this warranty Input ChannelOn next AccessoriesTo Order Video Accessories PO Box Ronks, PAIndex IndexVCR This page intentionally left blank This page intentionally left blank This page intentionally left blank Thomson multimedia Inc North Meridian Street Indianapolis,

TV/VCR specifications

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