RCA DVD Recorder/VCR Combo manual Remote Control, Explanation of Buttons

Chapter 2: The Remote Control

ON-OFF

TV

DVD/VCR CABLE

SAT AUX AUDIO

ZOOM EDIT OPEN ANGLE CLOSE

TIMER•GUIDE INFO

CLEARMENU

OK

AGAINADVANCE

LIVE

VOLCH

MUTE GO

BACK

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Explanation of Buttons

You can use this remote to operate the DVD/VCR, and to access the features available.The remote is also designed to operate most RCA, GE, and Proscan components (TVs,VCRs, DVD players, audio components and satellite receivers). If you have another brand, you can program the remote control to operate those components (go to page 23 for instructions).

The descriptions that follow describe how each button works when operating the DVD/VCR. Many buttons will perform different functions depending upon the type of disc and menu functions of the disc.

0-9 (Number buttons) Use the number buttons to input information such as chapter numbers, track numbers, to make selections on some menu screens, and/or to change channels.

Arrow buttons (up, down, left, right) Use the arrow buttons to highlight options that appear on the screen (the arrow buttons move the highlight in the corresponding directions—up arrow moves the highlight up; left arrow moves the highlight left, etc.).

ADVANCE When playing a disc or tape, moves forward approximately 30 seconds. Not applicable for VCDs or mp3 files.

AGAIN Accesses the Scene Again™ feature—replays the last several seconds (approximately 10) of the DVD disc or tape you’re playing. Not applicable for VCDs or mp3 files.

ANGLE Accesses various camera angles that might have been added to a pre-recorded disc when it was created. Not available on all discs.

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INPUT	0	ANTENNA
REVERSE	PLAY	FORWARD

ANTENNA Acts like a TV/VCR button that is on most VCRs—on your DVD/VCR switches the RF Output between the TV/cable signal and the DVD/VCR output. In SAT mode, functions as a TV/SAT button for an RCA satellite receiver.

AUDIO Puts the remote in audio mode to operate a component, such as an audio receiver or amplifier, that you’ve programmed to work with this button.

AUX Puts the remote in auxiliary mode to operate a component (such as a cable box,VCR, DVD player, satellite receiver, or audio receiver) that you’ve programmed to work with this button.

CABLE Puts the remote in cable box mode so the remote operates a cable box that you’ve programmed to work with this button.

RECORD STOP PAUSE

CH+ Advances to the next chapter or track when you’re playing discs. Goes to the next channel in the channel list when watching TV.

The Universal Remote Control that came with your DVD/VCR operates most RCA, GE, and Proscan branded components.

Additionally, the remote is capable of being programmed to operate many other brands and models of components.

CH – When playing a disc, goes to the beginning of the current chapter or track, unless you’re within the first minute of a chapter or the first 15 seconds of a track—then you’ll skip to the beginning of the preceding chapter or track.When watching TV, goes to the previous channel in the channels list.

CLEAR During playback, removes on-screen menus and displays.

DVD/VCR Turns on the DVD/VCR and puts the remote in DVD mode so it operates the DVD/VCR.

EDIT When playing a disc, displays the Info Display and Edit menu (see page 36 for details).

FORWARD Searches forward through the disc or tape.

GO BACK Returns you to the previous menu.When watching TV, goes back to the previous channel.

INFO Displays the on-screen Info Display (for details about the Info Display, go to page 45.)

INPUT Accesses the Input jacks on the Recorder (CABLE/ANTENNA INPUT, INPUT 1, and INPUT 2 on the front of the DVD/VCR). In TV mode, toggles through the available input sources for some compatible TVs. If your DVD/VCR is on but you don’t see a picture or menus on your TV, try pressing the TV button and then the INPUT button to access the proper input jacks.

LIVE When the Main menu is on the screen, provides quick access to watch TV.

MENU When you’re not playing a disc, accesses the DVD/VCR’s menu.When you’re playing a disc, accesses the disc’s menu, if one is available.

MUTE Lowers the volume to its minimum level. Press again to restore volume.

OPEN•CLOSE Opens and closes the disc tray.

OK When a menu is on the screen, selects the highlighted item.

ON•OFF Turns the DVD/VCR on and off. In other modes (TV, SAT, CABLE,AUX,AUDIO), and if programmed, turns the component on and off.

PAUSE Pauses disc or tape playback or recording.

PLAY Begins disc or tape playback.

RECORD Records programming.

REVERSE Searches backward through a disc or tape.

SAT Puts the remote in Satellite mode in order for the remote to operate a satellite receiver.This remote is capable of being programmed to operate many brands of satellite receivers.This remote is already programmed to operate most RCA, GE, and Proscan brand satellite receivers.

STOP Stops playback or recording.

TIMER•GUIDE Allows you to quickly access the Timer Recordings list or setup a new timer recording.

TV Puts the remote in TV mode in order for it to operate your TV.This remote is already programmed to operate RCA, GE, and Proscan brand TVs.This remote is capable of being programmed to operate many brands of TVs.

VOL +/- Increases and decreases the volume level. Is capable of operating many brands of TVs or audio receivers.

ZOOM Enlarges the image on the screen so you can zoom in on details.To pan and scan after you’ve zoomed in on an image, use the arrow buttons.The Zoom feature isn’t available on all discs.Typically, it works with DVD discs and CD-Rs with JPEG files.

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