RCA VG4251 Operating Instructions

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Playing a Tape

Operating Instructions

To Play a Tape

1. Turn on the TV and tune it to channel 3, 4, or TV’s video input

to see the picture from the VCR.

2. Insert a tape in the VCR.

VCR automatically turns on. The cassette-in indicator

lights, and the VCR indicator lights if the Auto TV/VCRfeature

is set to ON. The tape automatically begins playback if the

safety tab on the cassette has been removed and theAuto Play

feature is turned on.

3. Press PLAY on the remote or PLAY•PAUSE on the VCR, if

necessary. PLAYappears in the VCR’s display panel.

4. Press TRACKING up or down to remove any streaks from the

picture, if necessary. Details are on page 14.

5. Press STOP on the remote or STOP•EJECT on the VCR.

6. Press REW. REWwill appear in the VCR’s display panel.

The VCR will automatically rewind the tape if it reaches the

end of the tape during playback. While rewinding, you can

press POWER and the VCR will turn off after rewinding.

7. Press STOP•EJECTon the VCR to eject the tape once it is

completely rewound.

POWER CHANNELSTOP•EJECT

TRACKING

RECORD REW PLAY•PAUSE FWD

Safety Tab

Contents

Main i Introduction Product Registration WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this VCR to rain or moisture. Important Information Cautions Note To Cable TV Installer Table of Contents Important Information Using the Remote Control Choosing a Hookup Back of VCR Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box Back of VCR Back of VCR Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels Cable Box Back of TV Back of VCR Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels Only (such as HBO, Showtime, Pay-Per-View, etc.) Back of VCR Cable Box 6 Connecting Two VCRs for Copying T apes Recording VCR Playback VCR Recording VCR or Use the hookup to the TV as previously selected on pages 3, 4, or 5. 1. Check accessories with VCR. 2. Insert batteries in remote. 7 3. Turn on the TV. 4. Turn on the VCR. 8 5. Place channels in the VCRs memory. 9 8. Set the time and date. 6. Add or remove channels from the VCRs memory. 7. Select a language./Choisissez une langue. 10 9. Use TVVCR button. 10. Set Auto TV/VCR feature. 11 VCR Function Buttons VCR Function Buttons 123 4 5 6 789 0 - Using the Remote Control Operating Instructions To Play a Tape 13 Auto Play Feature Pause for Stop Action Picture Search 14 Frame Advance Slow Motion Automatic Tracking Manual Tracking 15 DISPLAY Button Time Counter 16 Commercial Scan (SEARCH Button) Playing a Tape Index Search Zero Search 17 Tape Playback: HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX Feature To Select Playback Sound 18 Types of Recordings Recording Speeds Recording Pause Using the Recording Features 19 Types of Recordings Basic Recording Operating Instructions To Make a Recording Watch a TV Channel While VCR is Recording a Different Channel 20 One Touch Recording Stopping a Recording in Progress Operating Instructions 21 Recording a Program Recording While Youre Away (Timer Recording) Setting a Timer Recording Stopping a Recording in Progress Recording While Youre Away 22 Checking or Clearing Timer Recordings Timer Recording From the VCRs Line Input 23 Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP (Second Audio Program) 24 Recording Audio Only To Record Audio Only 25 Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes Operating Instructions (Refer to hookup on page 6.) 26 Location of Controls Front Panel Location of Controls 27 Back Panel 28 References AM VCR SLP REC TIMER STEREO SAP HI-FI Status indicators show what the VCR is doing. Display Panel Cleaning the VCR Specifications 30 Trouble Checks Trouble Here's what to try: 31 References Trouble Checks Trouble Here's what to try: Limited Warranty Index