RCA VGM300 User Manual

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5. Turn on the VCR.Press VCR1 on the remote.6. Select the VCR’s output channel.A. Press VCR1 on the remote.B. Press MENU•PROG on the remote to see the

9Setting Up the VCRStartup10. Add or remove channels from the VCR’s memory. You may want to add or remove channels if some of the channelsare not acti

10Setting Up the VCRStartup11. Use TV•VCR button.Skip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups.When using one of the basic hookups, the TV•VC

11Using the Remote ControlControlling a VCRThe VCRÕs remote controls two compatible GE, RCA, or ProScan VCRs withthe VCR1 and VCR2•LD buttons. Most c

12Using the Remote Control ButtonsSEARCHVOLVOLMUTEPREV CHDISPLAYINPUT147TV•VCR3692580CLEARSPEEDREWPLAY FFSTOPPAUSE RECMENUPROG*POWERVCR1TVVCR2•LDCH

13Using the Remote ControlButtonsCHANNEL Up or DownSelects next higher or lowerchannel in the TVÕs channelmemory when remote is set tocontrol a TV.CLE

14Using the Remote ControlControlling a TVOperate the TV After you have set up your remote to control your TV, test the TV buttonsto see which ones op

15Playing a Tape Operating InstructionsNTSC Video Playback ModeYou can select the type of playback for tapes recorded in NTSC.1. Press MENU•PROG on th

16Using the Playback FeaturesAuto Head CleanerThe VCR has an automatic head cleaner that minimizes the need for professionalhead cleaning.Pause for St

17Slow MotionYou can view the picture in forward slow motion during play or play pause.SLOW up and down allow you to change the speed. Sound is turne

iIntroductionWARNINGTo reduce the risk offire or shock hazard,do not expose this VCRto rain or moisture.Important InformationCautionsWARNINGRISK OF EL

18Using the Playback FeaturesPlaying a TapeDISPLAY Button1. Press DISPLAY on the remote to display thestatus of the VCR, channel number, timecounter,

19Index Search The VCR has a ÒVHS Index Search SystemÓ that automatically records an index mark on the tape every time you stop andthen start a new re

20Your VCR provides different types of recording. These types are explained in the following sections:Basic Recording Ð Operating InstructionsRecordi

21Recording a ProgramTo Make a RecordingTurn on the TV and tune it to the VCR viewing channel, either 3, 4, or TVÕs video input channel.1. Insert a t

22Recording a Program Recording While You’re Away (Timer Recording)The timer program feature lets you program the VCR to record up to eight differentp

23Recording a ProgramCheck or Clear a Timer Recording1. Press MENU•PROG on remote to display the VCR MAINMENU on the TV screen.2. Press 1 to display t

24Recording a ProgramOne Touch Recording One touch recording lets you record up to four hours without using the timer program feature. The VCRwill tu

25Recording a ProgramUsing Two VCRs for Copying and Editing TapesOperating Instructions (Refer to hookup on page 6.)Use this VCR as the playback VCR a

26ReferencesLocation of Controls Front PanelCHANNEL/TRACKING (Up or Down)Selects next higher or lower channel inthe VCRÕs channel memory.Adjusts track

27ReferencesLocation of ControlsBack PanelANTENNA IN Connector Receives the signal from an antenna or cablesystem that is attached to this connector.A

Using the Playback FeaturesAuto Head Cleaner________________ 16Pause for Stop-Action______________ 16Frame Advance ___________________ 16Slow Motion__

28ReferencesLocation of ControlsTime Counter or TimeChannel Number or Line IndicatorStatus Cassette-InTape SpeedAMSLPVCRCassette-In Indicator ( )

29References Format: VHSRecord/Playback Video: 4-HeadSystem: Audio: 2 Mono record/playback systemVideo Signal System: PAL M and NTSC Recording and Pl

30ReferencesTrouble ChecksSometimes problems can be easily solved by checking a few basic things. Check belowbefore you call for help or take your VC

31¥ The time counter does not advance during unrecorded portions of tape.When an unrecorded segment of tape is encountered, the time counter willhold

32References Index Accessories, Included . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7Add or Remove Channels from Memory . . . . . .9ADD/REMOVE CHAN

33ReferencesIndex STILL Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16,28Stop Action Pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Please do not send any products to the Indianapolisaddress listed in this manual or on the carton. Thiswill only add delays in service for your produ

2Hooking Up the VCR Choosing a HookupThe hookups on pages 3 through 7 are divided into two hookup types: Basic (A) andAdvanced (B).The Basic hookup s

3Hooking Up the VCRVIDEOIN OUTANTENNAAUDIOIN OUTIN OUTBack of VCRBack of TV300/75 Ohm AdapterOR From Antenna or CableCable/AntennaOR VHFUHFRF Coaxial

4Hooking Up the VCR Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All ChannelsVIDEOIN OUTANTENNAAUDIOIN OUTIN OUTOUTINCable BoxFrom CableRF Coaxial CableB

5Hooking Up the VCRCable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Only Pay Channels(such as HBO, Showtime, Pay-Per-View, etc.)A. Basic hookup.Use this hook

6Hooking Up the VCRConnecting Two VCRs for Copying TapesVIDEOIN OUTANTENNAAUDIOIN OUTIN OUTVIDEOIN OUTANTENNAAUDIOIN OUTIN OUTPlayback VCR From Antenn

7continued on next pageSetting Up the VCR1. Check accessories with VCR.Contact your dealer if any items are missing.2. Attach power cord to back of VC