RCA TV/VCR How to Use the Remote After You’ve Programmed It, How to Order a New Remote Control

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The Remote Control

Using Direct Entry

1.Turn on the component you want the remote to operate.

2.Look up the brand and code number(s) for the component on the code list on page 20.

3.Press and hold component button that corresponds to the component you want the remote to operate (VCR2, DVD, etc.)

4.Enter the code from the code list on page 20.

5.Release the component button.

6.Press ON•OFF to see if the component responds to the remote commands. If it doesn’t, try pressing the component button and then ON•OFF again.

7.If you get no response, repeat these steps using the next code listed for your brand, until the component responds to the remote commands.

How to Use the Remote After You’ve

Programmed It

Once the remote has been programmed successfully, you are ready to use it to control your components. To operate the component:

1.Press the component button (VCR2, DVD, AUX, or SAT•CABLE) to set the remote to control the component.

2.Press ON•OFF to turn the component ON or OFF.

3.Use the remote buttons that apply to that component.

Notes:

•If you keep pressing buttons and nothing happens, the remote is probably in the wrong mode. You must press the component button that matches the component you want to operate (i.e., if you want to operate the DVD player, press DVD on the remote control to put the remote in DVD mode.)

•The buttons might operate differently for other components, especially when you’re using another component’s menu system.

How to Order A New Remote Control

To order a new remote control or other accessories to use with your TV/VCR, go to Accessory information in Chapter 5.

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Contents Changing Entertainment. Again TV/VCRProduct Registration Important InformationIntroduction Key Features OverviewChip Parental Controls Component Input JacksThis page intentionally left blank Table of Contents Features Using the TV/VCR’s Menu SystemAdditional Information Changing Entertainment. Again Chapter OverviewThings to Consider Before You Connect Connections & SetupComponents Choose Your ConnectionConnection TitleConnection TV/VCR Only Go ToConnect the antenna/cable feed to the TV/VCR Connect your cable or antenna to your TV/VCR Connection TV/VCR + DVD PlayerConnect your DVD Player to your TV/VCR Optimum Connection illustrated aboveConnection TV/VCR + Satellite Receiver Connect the satellite receiver to the TV/VCRConnect antenna or cable to your satellite receiver Plug in the TV/VCR How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the Initial SetupPut Batteries in the Remote Turn on the TV/VCRInitial Setup Select a LanguageAutomatically Searching for Channels Setting the Clock Add or Erase ChannelsTo set the clock Playing a Tape VCR BasicsBasic Recording Automatic RewindRemote Control Buttons on the Remote Control Remote ControlRemote Control Using Automatic Code Search How to Program the RemoteProgramming the Remote to Operate Other Components Find Out If You Need to Program the RemoteHow to Use the Remote After You’ve Programmed It How to Order a New Remote ControlUsing Direct Entry VCR Code ListUsing the TV/VCR’s Features Parental Controls and V-Chip Using the TV/VCR’s FeaturesHow V-Chip Works New Rating SystemsTV-14 TV-MATV Guidelines AGE D L S V FV TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG Age-Based Description for Mpaa Age-Based Ratings NC-17PG-13 Turning V-Chip Block On and Off Download New Rating SystemTimer Recording Recording FeaturesRecording Speeds Recording PauseCheck, Change, or Delete Timer Recordings One-Touch Recording Copying and Editing TapesFrame Advance Picture Search OptionsSlow Motion To Select a Specific Index Number for Index PlaybackTime Counter TrackingAudio Features ReceptionTape Playback Using the TV/VCR’s Menu System How to Use Your TV/VCR’s Menu System Using the TV/VCR’s Menu SystemAccessing Menus Exiting from a menuAutomatic 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 How state law relates to this warranty Limitation of WarrantyInput Channel If you purchased your product outside the United StatesOn 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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