Controlling a VCR, Program the VCR for Remote Control | RCA VGM300

Using the Remote Control

Controlling a VCR

The VCRÕs remote controls two compatible GE, RCA, or ProScan VCRs with the VCR1 and VCR2•LD buttons. Most compatible VCRs automatically respond to VCR1 without being programmed. If you own two compatible VCRs, test them to see if VCR1 turns on both VCRs. If it does, then you may want to program this VCR to respond to the VCR2•LD button on the remote.

Program the VCR for Remote Control

Set the Remote Control feature of the VCR to the VCR1 or VCR2•LD position. The remote then controls the VCR with either the VCR1 or VCR2•LD button Ñ whichever position you select in the menu.

1. Press MENU•PROG to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press 4 to display PREFERENCES.

3. Press 1 to activate the Remote Control feature.

4. Press VCR1 or VCR2•LD to change the setting and program this VCR to respond to the VCR1 or VCR2•LD button Ñ whichever you select.

Important Reminder: Remember you must press VCR1 or VCR2•LD on the remote Ñ whichever you selected in the menu Ñ before the remote will operate this VCR.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 Timer Recordings

2 Set Clock

3 Channels

4 Preferences

PREFERENCES

1 Remote Control: VCR1

2 Front Panel: AUTO

3 Output Channel: 3

4 Video System: AUTO

5 Play NTSC as: NTSC

0 Exit

PREFERENCES

1 Remote Control: VCR1

2 Front Panel: AUTO

3 Output Channel: 3

4 Video System: AUTO

5 Play NTSC as: NTSC

Press VCR2 to change

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Contents

VCR User’s Guide Important Information Refer Servicing to Qualified Service Personnel Table of Contents Choosing a Hookup Optional Hookups How to hook up two VCRs for copying tapes?What type of Cable-TV system* do you have? Choose one answer from below Basic hookup Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable BoxAdvanced hookup Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable box Cable Box Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Only Pay Channels Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV Connecting Two VCRs for Copying TapesOption a hookup Option B hookup Attach power cord to back of VCR Check accessories with VCRRemote Stock No AAA Batteries RF Coaxial Cable Power Cord Startup Select the VCR’s output channel Turn on the VCRSelect the VCR’s video system Select the language/Escoge una lengua/Selecione o idioma Add or remove channels from the VCR’s memory Place channels in the VCR’s memory Set the time and date Use Tvvcr buttonSkip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups Controlling a VCR Program the VCR for Remote Control Component Buttons ButtonsVCR Function Buttons TV Function Buttons Program the Remote for a TV Controlling a TVOperate the TV Operating Instructions Ntsc Video Playback ModePlay a Tape Auto Head Cleaner Using the Playback FeaturesPause for Stop Action Frame Advance Picture Search Slow MotionDigital Auto Tracking Manual Tracking Time Counter Display Button Zero Search When you are finished, press StopCommercial Scan Press Search twice to display the Zero Search menu. Types of Recordings Using the Recording FeaturesRecording Speeds Recording Pause To Make a Recording Basic Recording Operating Instructions Setting a Timer Recording Recording While You’re Away Timer RecordingWith the VCR Press Power and then Stop within a few seconds Timer Recording From the VCR’s Line Input Check or Clear a Timer RecordingTimer Recordings menu Press Menuprog to proceed Select Cable Box or Satellite Receiver Channel Operating Instructions One Touch RecordingOne Touch Display on TV Screen Using Dual Remote with AutoEditTM Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes Front Panel Location of Controls Antenna OUT Connector Antenna in ConnectorBack Panel Display Panel Status Indicators Cassette-In IndicatorTape Speed Indicators SP, LP, or SLP VCR Indicator Applies Only to Basic Hookups Cleaning the VCR Specifications Trouble Heres what to try Trouble Checks VCR makes noise when stopped Timer recording not madeTime counter not working Will not record or play FF and FWD Fast Forward Index Index