RCA VGM300 Controlling a VCR

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Using the Remote Control

Controlling a VCR

The VCRÕs remote controls two compatible GE, RCA, or ProScan VCRs with

the VCR1and VCR2•LD buttons. Most compatible VCRs automatically

respond to VCR1without being programmed. If you own two compatible

VCRs, test them to see if VCR1turns 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 Controlfeature of the VCR to the

VCR1or VCR2•LD position. The remote then

controls the VCR with either the VCR1or

VCR2•LDbutton Ñ whichever position you

select in the menu.

1. Press MENU•PROG to display theVCR

MAINMENU.

2. Press 4to display PREFERENCES.

3. Press 1to activate the Remote Control

feature.

4. Press VCR1or VCR2•LD to change the

setting and program this VCR to respond to

the VCR1or 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

Contents

Main i Introduction Cautions WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this VCR to rain or moisture. Important Information WARNING 1 Table of Contents Important Information Choosing a Hookup Back of VCR Back of TV Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Only Pay Channels (such as HBO, Showtime, Pay-Per-View, etc.) 6 Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes Recording VCR Playback VCR Recording VCR or Use the previously selected hookup to the TV. 7 continued on next page 1. Check accessories with VCR. 1st 2nd 5. Turn on the VCR. 6. Select the VCRs output channel. 7. Select the VCRs video system. 8 8. Select the language/Escoge una lengua/Selecione o idioma. 9 10. Add or remove channels from the VCRs memory. 9. Place channels in the VCRs memory. 10 11. Use TVVCR button. 12. Set the time and date. 11 Controlling a VCR Program the VCR for Remote Control 12 Using the Remote Control Buttons Component Buttons VCR Function Buttons 13 Buttons VCR Function Buttons TV Function Buttons 14 Controlling a TV Operate the TV Program the Remote for a TV 15 Playing a Tape Operating Instructions NTSC Video Playback Mode Play a Tape 16 Playing a Tape Auto Head Cleaner Pause for Stop Action Frame Advance 17 Slow Motion Picture Search Digital Auto Tracking Manual Tracking 18 DISPLAY Button Time Counter 19 Index Search Zero Search Commercial Scan Types of Recordings Using the Recording Features 20 Recording Speeds Recording Pause Basic Recording Operating Instructions 21 To Make a Recording Watch a TV Channel While VCR is Recording a Different Channel 22 Recording While Youre Away (Timer Recording) Setting a Timer Recording Stopping a Recording in Progress 23 Check or Clear a Timer Recording Recording While Youre Away (Timer Recording) Select Cable Box (or Satellite Receiver) Channel 24 One Touch Recording Stopping a Recording in Progress Operating Instructions 25 Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes Operating Instructions (Refer to hookup on page 6.) Using Dual Remote with AutoEdit 26 Front Panel 27 Back Panel Display Panel 28 Display Panel VCR SLP Cleaning the VCR Specifications 30 Trouble Checks Trouble Here's what to try: N 31 References Trouble Here's what to try: Page Index