RCA VG4259 Location of Controls

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Front Panel

Back Panel

References

Location of Controls

CHANNEL or TRACKING up or down

Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCRÕs

channel memory.

Adjusts tracking during playback.

FWD (Fast-Forward)

Fast-forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped.

Searches the picture forward during playback.

PLAY•PAUSE

Plays a tape.

Pauses the tape for stop-action viewing during

playback.

Pauses the tape during recording to prevent

recording unwanted material.

POWER

Turns the VCR on or off.

RECORD

Starts the VCR recording.

Used for one touch recording.

Remote Sensor

Receives signals from the remote control.

Aim the remote at this sensor with no objects

between them.

REW (Rewind)

Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped.

Searches the picture in reverse during playback.

STOP•EJECT

Stops the VCRÕs normal functions such as record,

playback, rewind, fast-forward, or pause.

Ejects the cassette when the VCR is stopped.

TV•VCR

Switches the picture signal so that it either comes

from the VCR or the TV channel.

3CH.4 Switch

Selects the channel to which you tune the TV to see

the VCR picture if you connect the VCR using one

of the basic hookups.

IN FROM ANT. (Antenna) Connector

Receives a signal from an antenna or cable system

when attached.

OUTTO TV Connector

Passes signal to TV using the cable supplied.

VIDEO1 INand AUDIO1 IN Jacks

Receives signals from another component like a

VCR or camcorder when it is connected to these

jacks. Use INPUT(channel 00) on the remote to

select.

VIDEO1 OUTand AUDIO1 OUT Jacks

Sends signals from VCR to another component like

a TV, VCR, or camcorder when it is connected to

these jacks.

OUT TO TV

IN FROM

ANT.

VHF/UHF

3 CH. 4

IN

AUDIO1

VIDEO1

R

L

OUT

REW PLAY•PAUSE FWDRECORDPOWER TV•VCR

CHANNEL

TRACKING

STOP•EJECT VCR

A

M

Remote Sensor

Tape Compartment

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)