RCA VG4259 Controlling a TV

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Using the Remote Control

Controlling a TV

The VCRÔs remote is preprogrammed to control the basic functions of a compatible GE, RCA, or ProScan

TV. Also, you can set up the remote to control other manufacturerÔs brands. To program the remote, enter

the remote code numbers that correspond to your brand.

Program the Remote for a TV

1. Turn on the TV.

2. Point the VCRremote at the TV.

3. Hold the TV button and press two number buttons to enter the code for

your brand.

4. Release the buttons.

5. Press CHANNELup or down. If the TV turns off or changes channels, setup

is complete.

6. Repeat steps 2 – 5with a different code if the first one does not work.

Operate the TV

After you set up your remote to control your TV, test the TV buttons to see

which ones operate your TV.

1. Point the remote at the TV and pressTV.

2. If the TV does not turn on in step 1, press TV, then POWER.

3. Use the ÒTV Function ButtonsÓ described in the ÒRemote ControlÓ

section.

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.

Brand * Code

Akai 03

AOC 06,12

Candle 06

Citizen 06

Colortyme 06

Concerto 06

Curtis Mathes 01,06

Daewoo 06,12

Daytron 06

Electrohome 06

Emerson 06

Envision 05,06

Fisher 05

GE 00,01,06,11

Goldstar 06,12

Hallmark 06

Hitachi 06,14

Infinity 04

J C Penny 00,01,06,09,12

JBL 04

Jensen 06

JVC 10,11

Brand * Code

Kawasho 03,06

Kenwood 06

Loewe 04

Luxman 06

LXI 04,05,07

Magnavox 04,06

Marantz 04,06,12

MGA 06,12

Mitsubishi 06,12

MTC 06,12

NAD 07,08

NEC 06,12

Panasonic 04,11

Philco 04,06,12

Philips 03,04,06

Pioneer 06

Portland 06,12

ProScan 01

Proton 06

Quasar 11

Radio Shack 01,05,13

Brand * Code

RCA 01,06,12

Realistic 05

Sampo 06

Samsung 06,09,12

Sanyo 05

Sears 01,05,06,07,

08,10

Sharp 06,13

Sony 03

Soundesign 06

Sylvania 04,06

Technics 11

Techwood 06

Teknika 06

TMK 06

Toshiba 05,07,08,09

Universal 00

Victor 10

Wards 00,01,04,06,12,13

Yamaha 12

Zenith 02

TV Codes

*The remote may not be able to control every modelTV of the brands listed.

Contents

Main i Introduction VG4259 WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. Important Information Cautions Note To Cable TV Installer Product Registration Table of Contents 1 Important Information Recording and Playback Feature Choosing a Hookup Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels Only (such as HBO, Showtime, Pay-Per-View, etc.) 6 Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes Recording VCR Playback VCR Recording VCR or Use the hookup to the TV as previously selected on pages 3, 4, or 5. 7 1. Check accessories with VCR. 2. Insert batteries in remote. 3. Turn on the TV. 4. Turn on the VCR. 8 5. Place channels in the VCRs memory. 6. Add or remove channels from the VCRs memory. 9 7. Select the language. 8. Set the automatic daylight-saving time. 9. Set the time and date. 10. Use TVVCR button. 11. Set the display panel brightness. 12. Set the ALERT SOUND. 10 11 Controlling a TV Program the Remote for a TV Operate the TV 12 Using the Remote Control Remote Control Component Buttons VCR Function Buttons 13 VCR Function Buttons Remote Control 14 Controlling a Cable Box or a Satellite Receiver Program the Remote for a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver Cable Box Codes Satellite Receiver Codes Operate the Cable Box or Satellite Receiver Playback To play a tape AUTO PLAY Feature 16 Picture Search Slow Motion Pause for Stop Action 17 DISP (DISPLAY) Button Time Counter Playing a Tape 18 Index Search OR Zero Search 19 Blank Search Frame Advance (SLOWF. ADV Button) Automatic Tracking Manual Tracking 20 TAPE PLAYBACK:HI-FI/LINEAR Feature To Select Playback Sound 21 Recording and Playback Feature COMMERCIAL ADVANCE COMMERCIAL ADVANCE Marking To Stop COMMERCIAL ADVANCE Marking To Turn Off Marking 22 COMMERCIAL ADVANCE 23 Recordings Recording Speeds Normal Recording To Make a Recording Watch a TV Channel While VCR is Recording a Different Channel One Touch Recording Stopping a One Touch Recording in Progress 25 Recording a Program Recording While Youre Away (VCR Plus+* Recording) VCR Plus+ Setup SAMPLE Standardized VCR Plus+ Channel Numbers for Cable-TV U.S.A. List VCR Plus+TM Channel Worksheet 27 Setting a VCR Plus+ Recording Stopping a VCR Plus+ Recording in Progress Recording a Program Recording While Youre Away (VCR Plus+ Recording) 28 Recording a Program Recording While Youre Away (Timer Recording) Setting a Timer Recording Stopping a Timer Recording in Progress 29 Checking or Clearing VCR Plus+ or Timer Recordings Recording While Youre Away (Timer Recording) 30 To Record Stereo Broadcast TV or SAP Stereo Broadcast TV or SAP (Second Audio Program) 31 RECORDING AUDIO To Record Audio Only To Play Back Audio Only Using the Recording Features Recording Pause Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes 33 Front Panel Back Panel Location of Controls 34 References TIMERVCR Hi-Fi Location of Controls Display Panel A M Cleaning the VCR Specifications 36 Trouble Checks Trouble Here's what to try: 37 References Trouble Checks Trouble Here's what to try: 38 References Questions and Answers About COMMERCIAL ADVANCE Question Answer Limited Warranty Index COMMERCIAL ADVANCE Index 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis, IN 46290-1024 VQTS3242 (A)