Chapter 1: Connections & Setup

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Using the Remote Control
The remote control is capable of controlling more than just your VCR. If you have a compatible RCA, GE, Proscan, or
Scenium TV, you may be able to control it.
In order for the VCR’s remote control to operate a desired TV, you must first press the TV button on the remote control.
Similarly, to control the VCR, press the VCR button on the remote control. Pressing any remote control button will affect
either the VCR or the TV, depending on which is the active device the remote control is set to operate.

Buttons of the Remote Control

0-9 (Number buttons) Enter channel numbers, time settings, and
on-screen display menu choices directly using the remote control.
To enter a two-digit channel, press the two digits. To enter a three-digit
channel, press and hold the first digit for two seconds until two dashes
appear to the right of the number, then add the second two numbers.
Example: to tune to channel 123, press and hold the 1 button for two
seconds, then, when the dashes appear (--) press 2, then press 3.
Antenna Functions as a TV/VCR button in VCR mode and a TV
button for RCA, GE, Proscan, and Scenium TVs.
Arrow buttons Used to point to different items in the TV’s Guide
Plus+ system and also for adjusting the VCR’s menu controls.
CH+/CH- buttons Scan up or down through the VCR’s stored
channels. Press once to change the channel up or down; press and
hold to continuously change channels.
CLEAR Removes any menu or information display from the screen
and returns the display view to normal. This button also resets the
counter to 00:00 when the counter is displayed on-screen.
FWD Advances the tape forward. In Play mode, the FWD button
starts forward scan playback. In Stop mode, it starts fast-forwarding. In
Play-pause mode, it advances the tape one frame at a time.
GO BACK Depending on which component the remote control is set
to operate, this button returns the TV or VCR to the previously viewed
channel.
GUIDE In TV mode, toggles the channel guide on and off.
INFO Shows the VCR’s status displays on the TV screen. Press the
INFO button once to display the day, date, time, and tape counter.
Press the INFO button a second time to display just the tape counter.
Press the INFO button a third time to clear the displays.
INPUT Selects between the Video Input Channel and the VCR’s tuner.
Video Input Channel refers to the signal coming from another
component (such as a camcorder) connected to the A/V input jacks on
the back or front of the VCR. Video1 designates the rear A/V jacks and
Video2 denotes the front input jacks.
MENU Displays the VCR MAIN MENU. This is the first step when
accessing any on-screen menu such as LANGUAGE, PREFERENCES,
TIMER RECORDINGS, etc.
MUTE Lowers the TV volume to its minimum level. Press the MUTE
button again to restore the TV’s volume to its previous state.
OK When in the menu system, selects highlighted items.
VCR TV ON•OFF
MENU
CLEAR
SPEED INFO GUIDE
SEARCH
GO BACK
VOL CH
TRACK
ANTENNA
INPUT
PLAY
REV FWD
REC
STOP
PAUSE
MUTE