RCA DVD/VCR User manual

DVD/VCR

User’s Guide

Changing Entertainment. Again.

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Note:

This DVD/VCR player is designed and manufactured to

respond to the Region Management Information. If

the Region number of a DVD disc does not correspond

to the Region number of this DVD/VCR player, this

player cannot play the disc. The Region number for

this DVD/VCR player is Region No 1.

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Note:

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Chapter 1: Connections and Setup

Things to Consider Before You Connect .......................................................................5

Protect Against Power Surges ........................................................................... 5

Protect Components from Overheating ........................................................... 5

Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference .................................... 5

Connection Pictures ........................................................................................... 5

Compatible Discs .............................................................................................................6

Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your DVD/VCR ............................ 6

DVD/VCR + TV .................................................................................................................7

DVD/VCR + TV + Audio Receiver ...................................................................................8

Install Batteries in the Remote ......................................................................................9

Point the Remote in the Right Direction and Put it in DVD or VCR Mode ...............9

Turn on the TV and DVD/VCR ............................................................................ 9

Using the Remote Control to Choose On-screen Menu Items ................................ 10

Complete the VCR setup.............................................................................................. 10

Language Select ............................................................................................... 10

Auto Channel Search ....................................................................................... 11

Time and Date .................................................................................................. 11

Next Steps .................................................................................................................... 13

What to Expect ............................................................................................................ 13

DVD and VCR Modes ........................................................................................ 13

Menu Systems ................................................................................................... 13

User’s Guide ...................................................................................................... 13

Chapter 2: Remote Control

Button Descriptions for DVD and VCR Modes........................................................... 14

DVD and VCR function buttons listed alphabetically .................................... 14

Button description for TV function buttons ................................................... 15

Using the INPUT Button ................................................................................... 16

Using the remote to Navigate through On-Screen Menus ............................ 16

Chapter 3: Playing Discs

Regional Coding ........................................................................................................... 17

Using Different Menus ................................................................................................ 17

To Load and Play a DVD Disc ...................................................................................... 18

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Search Options ............................................................................................................. 18

Picture Scan ...................................................................................................... 18

Freeze Frame and Frame Advance .................................................................. 18

Slow Motion (in Freeze Frame Mode) ............................................................ 19

Playback Options .......................................................................................................... 19

Chapter Advance .............................................................................................. 19

Zoom ................................................................................................................. 19

Using the On-Screen Info Display .............................................................................. 20

How to Navigate the Info Display ................................................................... 21

Time Display (all Info Displays) ........................................................................ 21

Title/Track Icon (all Info Displays) .................................................................... 21

Chapter Icon (DVD Info Display) ..................................................................... 21

Subtitles Icon (DVD Info Display) .................................................................... 22

Audio Language Icon (DVD Info Display) ....................................................... 22

Play Mode Icon (DVD, CD Info Displays) ......................................................... 23

Repeat ............................................................................................................... 23

Repeating Discs, Titles, Chapters, or Tracks .................................................... 23

AB Repeat ......................................................................................................... 24

Random (Audio CD and mp3) ......................................................................... 24

Program Play (DVD and Audio CD Info Displays) ........................................... 24

IntroScan (Audio CD Info Display) ................................................................... 24

Bookmark Icon (DVD Info Display) .................................................................. 25

Creating a Bookmark ....................................................................................... 25

Using a Bookmark ............................................................................................ 25

Clearing a Bookmark ....................................................................................... 26

Changing the Camera Angle (DVD Info Display) ........................................... 26

PBC - Playback Control (Video CD Info Display) ............................................. 26

Playing mp3 and WMA music files and displaying JPEG files................................. 27

Displaying JPEG files or playing mp3 or WMA files ....................................... 27

Playing JPEG and mp3 music files at the same time ...................................... 28

Chapter 4: VCR Features

VCR Basics..................................................................................................................... 29

Playing a tape ................................................................................................... 29

Automatic Rewind ........................................................................................... 29

Tape Eject .......................................................................................................... 29

Basic Recording ............................................................................................................ 29

Check the Safety Tab ........................................................................................ 29

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Recording Features ...................................................................................................... 30

Instant Timer Recording (ITR) .......................................................................... 30

Timer Recording ............................................................................................... 31

Time Counter ................................................................................................................ 32

Info Display ................................................................................................................... 33

Index Search ................................................................................................................. 34

Explanation of the VCR Menu System....................................................................... 35

Clock Menu ................................................................................................................... 35

Program Menu .............................................................................................................. 35

Tuning Menu................................................................................................................. 36

To add or delete channels from the VCR channel list: ................................... 36

Setup Menu .................................................................................................................. 36

Function OSD .................................................................................................... 36

Language Select ............................................................................................... 36

Audio Mode ...................................................................................................... 36

Broadcast Type.................................................................................................. 37

Audio Output ................................................................................................... 37

VCR Output Channel ........................................................................................ 37

Child Lock ..................................................................................................................... 37

Chapter 5: DVD Menu System

The DVD Player Menu System ..................................................................................... 38

The Play Menu .................................................................................................. 38

The Play Mode Menu ................................................................................................... 38

Start ................................................................................................................... 38

Program Play .................................................................................................... 38

AutoPlay ........................................................................................................... 39

The Parental Control Menu ......................................................................................... 39

Locking your DVD/VCR ..................................................................................... 39

Unlocking your DVD/VCR ................................................................................. 40

Changing Your Password ................................................................................. 40

Resetting Your Password ................................................................................. 40

Explanation of Rating Limits ...................................................................................... 41

To Set Ratings for Rated Titles: ........................................................................ 41

To Set Ratings for Unrated Titles: .................................................................... 42

Display Menu ................................................................................................................ 43

TV Image ........................................................................................................... 43

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Progressive Scan ............................................................................................... 44

Sound Menu.................................................................................................................. 44

Sound Logic ...................................................................................................... 44

Digital Output .................................................................................................. 45

Languages Menu .......................................................................................................... 45

Child Lock ..................................................................................................................... 46

Chapter 6: Additional Information

Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................ 47

Handling Cautions ........................................................................................................ 54

Maintenance of Cabinet .................................................................................. 54

Formation of Condensation ............................................................................ 54

Handling Discs .................................................................................................. 54

Cleaning Discs ............................................................................................................... 54

Back of the DVD/VCR .................................................................................................. 55

Front of the DVD/VCR ................................................................................................. 56

Front Panel Display ...................................................................................................... 57

Display Messages .............................................................................................. 57

Explanation of Input Jacks and Cables ...................................................................... 58

FCC Declaration of Conformity and Industry Canada Information......................... 59

Limited Warranty ......................................................................................................... 60

How to find your TV’s Video Input Channel .............................................................. 62

Accessories .................................................................................................................... 63

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Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only.

Chapter 1: Connections and Setup

Things to Consider Before You Connect

Protect Against Power Surges

• Connect all components before you plug any of their power cords into the wall outlet.

•Turn off the TV and/or components before you connect or disconnect any cables.

• Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded. Refer to the Important Safeguards sheet

packed with your DVD/VCR.

Protect Components from Overheating

• Don’t block ventilation holes on any of the components. Arrange the components so that air can

circulate freely.

• Don’t stack components.

• When you place components in a stand, make sure you allow adequate ventilation.

• If you connect an audio receiver or amplifier, place it on the top shelf so the heated air from it

won’t flow around other components.

Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference

• Insert each cable firmly into the designated jack.

• If you place components above the TV, route all cables down the side of the back of the TV instead

of straight down the middle of the back of the TV.

• If your antenna uses 300-ohm twin lead cables, do not coil the cables. Also, keep the twin lead

cables away from audio/video cables.

Connection Pictures

Audio/video cables are usually bundled together. For better visibility, the connection pictures in this

book show each cable separately (audio left, audio right, and video).

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Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your DVD/VCR

The pictures below show the cables needed for the connections represented in this book.

Note: Audio/Video cables (A/V cables for short) are usually sold as a bundled set, but the connection pictures in this

book show each cable separately for better visibility.

RF coaxial cable

S-Video cable Optical digital audio

cable

Audio/Video

cables

Component Video

cables

Coaxial digital

audio cable

Compatible Discs

This DVD player is capable of playing the following types of

discs: DVDs, audio CDs, Video CDs, CDs with mp3 files, WMA

files (Windows Media Audio), and CDs with JPEG files on

them . Before you put a disc in the player, make sure it is

compatible.

You can’t play the following types of discs: Laserdiscs, CD-I,

CD-ROM (computer-only discs), DVD-ROM, discs recorded

using other broadcast standards (i.e. PAL or SECAM), or CD-G

discs.

Note: Some discs may not be comptible due to laser pickup and

disc design.

DVD+Rewritable

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DVD/VCR + TV

1. Connect a coaxial cable to the Cable/Antenna jack on your TV (sometimes labeled ANT IN) and to

the TV jack on your DVD/VCR player.

2. Connect the coaxial cable from your cable outlet, cable box, or antenna to the ANT IN jack on your

DVD/VCR.

3. Connect the audio cables to the AUDIO OUT L (left – white) and R (right – red) jacks on the back of

your DVD/VCR player, and to the corresponding Audio Input jacks on your TV (sometimes labeled

AUDIO IN L and R).

4. Connect the video cable.

A. Basic video connection – Connect the video cable (yellow) to the VIDEO OUT jack on the back of

your DVD/VCR player, and to the Video Input jack on your TV (sometimes labeled VIDEO IN).

B. S-Video (optional) – If your TV has an S-Video jack, connect an S-Video cable (not provided) to

the S-VIDEO OUT jack on the back of your DVD/VCR player and to the S-VIDEO IN jack on your

TV. This connection is only for DVD signal. For the VCR signal, you must also connect the

standard video cable.

C. Component video (optional, connection not pictured) – If your TV has component video jacks (Y,

Pb, Pr), connect component video cables (not provided) to the COMPONENT OUT jacks on the

DVD/VCR player for the best picture quality. This connection is only for DVD signal. For the VCR

signal, you must also connect the standard video cable.

5. Connect the AC power cord into an AC outlet.

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TV

DVD/VCR

DVD/VCR PLAYER

CABLE OR

OFF-AIR

SIGNAL

ANT. IN

RF OUT

OPTICAL

S-VIDEO OUT

VCR IN

LINE1

DVD/VCR

OUT

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO

OUT

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO INAUDIO IN

COMPONENT VIDEO

R L

Y Pr Pb

S-VIDEO IN

TV (BACK PANEL)

ANT IN

1

2

3

4A

4B

Note: For a more detailed explanation of the jacks on the back

of the DVD/VCR, go to page 55.

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DVD/VCR + TV + Audio Receiver

Both Dolby Digital® and DTS® are audio formats used to record 5.1-channel audio signals onto the

digital track of film (while the film is being made). Both of these formats provide up to six separate

channels: left, right, center, left rear, right rear, and common subwoofer. The disc will play 5.1-channel

sound only if you’ve connected a DTS or Dolby Digital receiver or decoder and if the disc is encoded in

the Dolby Digital or DTS format.

Please Read This Before Using the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Jack!

This player’s digital output jack is designed for a connection to a Dolby Digital or DTS receiver or decoder. Older

digital equipment may not be compatible with the Dolby Digital bitstream. Such a connection can create a high level

of noise that may be harmful to your ears, and could damage headphones or speakers. It is important to choose the

correct Digital Output setting in the DVD Player’s Sound menu, especially when you use either of the DIGITAL AUDIO

OUT jacks. For more information, go to page 45.

1. Connect the left and right audio cables to your audio/video receiver and to the AUDIO OUT L (left –

white) and R (right – red) jacks on the back of your DVD/VCR.

2. If you have a Dolby Digital or DTS receiver, use one of the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks to connect the

receiver to the DVD/VCR. You must also set the Digital Output setting in the Sound menu (go to

page 45).

Note: The DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack has two options: OPTICAL and COAXIAL. Some Dolby Digital receivers have one

type of Digital Audio Input jack, and some have both. Under most conditions, optical and coaxial connections work

equally well — the only difference is the type of cable you connect to the jack.

If you want to use a less expensive cable, connect a coaxial cable to the COAXIAL jack. Rarely, but sometimes, coaxial

cables — especially long ones, pick up radio frequency (RF) interference from household appliances, nearby power

lines, and/or broadcast towers.

If you would rather use the OPTICAL jack, connect an optical digital cable to the DVD/VCR and to the corresponding

digital optical input jack on the receiver.

3. Connect the video cable.

A. Basic video connection – Connect the video cable (yellow) to the VIDEO OUT jack on the back of

your DVD/VCR player, and to the Video Input jack on your TV (sometimes labeled VIDEO IN).

B. S-Video (optional) – If your TV has an S-Video jack, connect an S-Video cable (not provided) to

the S-VIDEO OUT jack on the back of your DVD/VCR player and to the S-VIDEO jack on your TV.

This connection is only for DVD signal. For the VCR signal, you must also connect the standard

video cable.

C. Component video (optional, connection not pictured) – If your TV has component video jacks (Y,

Pb, Pr), connect component video cables (not provided) to the COMPONENT OUT jacks on the

DVD/VCR player for the best picture quality. This connection is only for DVD signal. For the VCR

signal, you must also connect the standard video cable.

4. Connect the AC power cord into an AC outlet.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby

DTS is a registered trademark of Digital Home Theater Systems, Inc.

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Install Batteries in the Remote

1. Remove the battery compartment cover on the back of the remote.

2. Insert new batteries. Match the polarities (+ and –) on the batteries with the diagram on the

remote.

3. Put the battery compartment cover back on the remote.

Important Battery Information

• If you’re not going to use the remote for a month or more, be sure to remove the batteries because

they can leak and cause damage.

• Dispose of batteries in the proper manner, according to federal, state, and local regulations.

• Any battery may leak electrolyte if mixed with a different battery type, if inserted incorrectly, if all

batteries are not replaced at the same time, if disposed of in fire, or if an attempt is made to charge

a battery not intended to be recharged.

• Discard leaky batteries immediately. Leaking batteries can cause skin burns or other personal injury.

Point the Remote in the Right Direction and Put it in DVD or VCR Mode

When you want the remote to operate the DVD/VCR player, point the remote at the DVD/VCR, not the

TV. The remote has to be pointed in the correct direction and toward the correct component in order

for the remote control’s signal to communicate with the sensor on the component. Make sure there is a

clear path between the remote control and the component you want to operate, so the signal isn’t

blocked.

Turn on the TV and DVD/VCR

1. Turn on your TV and tune it to the correct Video Input Channel.

• If you used a coaxial cable to connect your DVD/VCR to your TV, tune the TV to channel 3. Your

TV must be set to channel 3 the first time you set up the DVD/VCR. See page 37 for instructions

on how to change the ouput channel once you have started setup.

• If you used audio/video cables to connect your DVD/VCR, tune the the TV to its Video Input

Channel (see page 62 for help).

2. Press the DVD or VCR button to turn on the DVD/VCR.

• For DVD functions, press the DVD button.

• For VCR functions, press the VCR button.

3. The first time you turn on your DVD/VCR, the Languages

menu appears.

If you want the DVD/VCR menus to appear in English, press

the OK button on the remote control. If you prefer another

language, press the arrow down button until that language

is highlighted. Press OK to select the language.

The Languages menu.

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Using the Remote Control to Choose On-screen Menu Items

Press the MENU button to bring up the Main Menu. To select an on-screen item, press the number

button on the remote control that matches the on-screen number. Selecting a menu item can take you

to another menu, activate a choice, or activate a data entry field (such as the hour field in the CLOCK

menu).

If a number doesn’t appear next to an on-screen menu, use the arrow buttons to highlight an item on

the screen, and press OK to select the highlighted item.

Complete the VCR setup

To set up the VCR, you’ll need to set a few important menu

items the first time you turn on the unit.

CLOCK

PROGRAM

TUNING

SETUP

SELECT

TOEXIT PRESS

ENTER

FUNCTION OSD : ON

LANGUAGE SELECT:ENGLISH

AUDIO MODE: HI-FI

BROADCAST TYPE: STEREO

AUDIO OUTPUT: STEREO

SELECT

TO EXIT PRESS

ADJUST

Language Select

The language setting determines the language in which the

on-screen displays and menus appear. You can choose from

English, Spanish, or French. The default is English. If you

want to choose a different language, follow the steps below.

1. Press MENU to display the VCR Main Menu.

2. Press the down arrow button until SETUP is highlighted,

and press OK (the Setup menu appears).

3. Press the down arrow button until LANGUAGE SELECT:

ENGLISH is highlighted, and press the right arrow button

until the desired language is shown.

4. When finished, press MENU to exit.

This is the VCR Main menu.

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Auto Channel Search

Before you can watch channels through the VCR, you must

set the type of signal you have (cable or TV) and search for

all available channels.

1. Press MENU to display the VCR Main Menu.

2. Press the down arrow button until TUNING is

highlighted, and press OK (the Tuning menu appears).

3. Press the down arrow button until TUNING BAND: is

highlighted, and press the right arrow button until the

type of signal you have is shown (CATV or TV).

4. Press the up arrow button until AUTO CHANNEL SET is

highlighted, and press the right arrow button (auto

channel search starts). This may take several seconds.

When finished, your available channels appear. To add or

delete any channels, see page 36.

Time and Date

The VCR gives you two ways to set the time and date: the

Auto Clock Set feature or manually.

Auto Clock Set

Auto Clock Set searches for day/time information

automatically through the broadcast signal.

1. Press MENU to display the VCR Main Menu.

2. CLOCK should already be highlighted, so press OK (the

Clock menu appears).

3. AUTO CLOCK SET: should already be set to ON. If it’s not,

use the arrow buttons to highlight it and then press the

right arrow button to choose ON.

4. Press the down arrow button until DAYLIGHT SAVING: is

highlighted, and press the right arrow button until the

desired setting is shown (AUTO, ON, or OFF).

• If you choose AUTO, the VCR sets the clock using the

DST information from the broadcast signal.

• If you choose ON, the VCR adjusts the clock when the

Daylight Savings Time begins or ends.

5. Press the down arrow button to highlight TIME ZONE,

and press the right arrow button until your time zone is

shown (AUTO, EASTERN, CENTRAL, MOUNTAIN, PACIFIC,

ALASKA, or HAWAII).

AUTO CHANNEL SET

TUNING BAND: TV

CH.ADD/DEL: CH. 2  ADD

SOURCESELECT: TUNER

SELECT

TOEXITPRESS

ADJUST

MONTH:  JANUARY

DAY : 1 WED

YEAR :  2003

TIME :  12 :  00AM

SELECT

TOEXIT PRESS

ADJUST

AUTO CLOCK SET :  ON

DAYLIGHT SAVING: AUTO

TIME ZONE: AUTO

Note: If Auto Clock Set receives the

wrong time or date information, you

may need to set the clock manually.

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MONTH : JULY

DAY : 5 SAT

YEAR : 2003

TIME : 2 : 15 AM

SELECT

TO EXIT PRESS

ADJUST

AUTO CLOCK SET : OFF

DAYLIGHT SAVING: ON

TIME ZONE: EASTERN

• If you choose AUTO, the VCR sets the time zone using information from the broadcast signal.

6. When finished, press MENU to exit.

7. Turn off the VCR to automatically set the clock.

Manual Clock Set

1. Press MENU to display the VCR Main Menu.

2. CLOCK should already be highlighted, so press OK (the

Clock menu appears).

3. MONTH: should already be highlighted. Press the right

arrow button to set the month.

4. Press the down arrow button to highlight DAY: , and

press the right arrow button until the correct day is

shown. The day of the week displays automatically.

5. Press the down arrow button to highlight YEAR: , and

press the right arrow button until the correct year is

shown.

6. Press the down arrow button to highlight TIME: , and

press the right arrow button until the correct time is

shown.

7. Press the down arrow button until DAYLIGHT SAVING: is

highlighted, and press the right arrow button until the

desired setting is shown (ON, or OFF).

• If you choose ON, the VCR adjusts the clock when the

Daylight Savings Time begins or ends.

• Remember that AUTO CLOCK SET must be set to OFF

and DAYLIGHT SAVING and TIME ZONE can’t be set to

AUTO when setting the time manually. Otherwise, the

time will be reset when the VCR is turned off.

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Next Steps

This chapter is dedicated to connecting your DVD/VCR player. Before you start

playing discs, you might want to get familiar with the remote control — Chapter 2

has details.

If you want to skip straight to playing discs, go to Chapter 3 (page 17). It explains

playback features of DVDs, Audio CDs, Video CDs, discs that contain MP3 files.

The VCR features are described in Chapter 4, including how to record and set up

the VCR (page 29). The DVD/VCR player’s menu system is outlined in Chapter 5

(page 38), and Chapter 6 contains troubleshooting assistance, your Limited

Warranty, and additional information about your DVD/VCR player.

What to Expect

DVD and VCR Modes

As you familiarize yourself with this product, keep in mind that you need to tell

the remote which part of the unit you want to operate — the DVD part of the unit

or the VCR part. To operate the DVD part of the DVD/VCR, press the DVD button on

the remote. To operate the VCR part, press the VCR button. (You can also change

modes on the front of the unit by pressing the DVD/VCR button.)

Menu Systems

Since this product combines a DVD player with a VCR, the menu systems are

separate. The settings in one menu system don’t affect the other. For example, you

have to set the menu language for the VCR menu and then set the language for

the DVD menu.

User’s Guide

In this user’s guide, the product is generally referred to as a DVD/VCR. You might

see features referenced separately as DVD or VCR features, or you might see them

combined, depending on the feature.

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Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only.

Chapter 2: Using the Remote Control

Button Descriptions for DVD and VCR Modes

In addition to operating your DVD/VCR, the remote that came with it will operate most RCA, GE, and

Proscan TVs. However, this section only describes the buttons on the remote that you will use with your

DVD/VCR.

For descriptions of remote control buttons to be used with your TV (RCA, GE, and Proscan only), go to

the next page.

DVD and VCR function buttons listed alphabetically

(0-9) Number buttons Use to input information such as

chapter numbers, track numbers, or to make selections on

some menu screens. In VCR mode, enter channel numbers.

AGAIN Quick reverse - replays the last few seconds of a DVD

movie.

ANGLE Accesses the Camera Angle icon of DVD disc Info

Display. Also used to rotate JPEG files 90°.

Arrow buttons Use the arrows to navigate through the

menu screens and make selections.

AUDIO Accesses the Audio icon in the Info Display that

enables you to play a disc in a different language.

CH+/- In VCR mode, selects next higher or lower channel in

the channel list and adjusts tracking. In DVD mode, selects

the next/preceding chapter or track when playing a disc.

CLEAR Removes on-screen menus and displays or clears

menus. In VCR mode, resets the time counter.

DVD Turns on the DVD/VCR and puts the remote in DVD

mode. Likewise, you can change to the VCR mode by pressing

the VCR button.

FORWARD Fast forwards the tape when the VCR is in stop

mode. In DVD and VCR mode, searches forward if pressed

during playback. In DVD mode, during play-pause mode, this

button starts slow-motion advance and each press of the

button during slow-motion advance increases the speed

incrementally.

GO BACK/RETURN Goes back to the previous menu.

INFO Shows the status displays on screen of your RCA, GE, or

Proscan TV, or DVD/VCR (whichever component the remote is

set to control). Displays the on-screen Info Display when

playing DVD discs.

INPUT In VCR or TV mode, selects between the Video Input

Channels and the tuner. Video Input Channel refers to the

signal coming from the component connected to audio/

video input jacks on the DVD/VCR or TV.

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LOCK Locks the buttons on the front of the unit.

MENU Displays the on-screen menu system. (To see the VCR Main menu, press VCR and then MENU. To

see the DVD Main menu, press DVD and then MENU).

OK Selects the setting or menu that is highlighted.

ON•OFF Turns DVD/VCR on or off.

OPEN•CLOSE In DVD mode, opens and closes disc tray. In VCR mode, ejects a tape.

PAUSE Pauses playback or recording modes (in VCR mode). Press PAUSE again to return to active

playback or recording. When playing DVD discs, press two times to search frame by frame.

PLAY Plays a tape or DVD disc.

PLAY MODE In DVD mode, accesses Play Mode icon in the Info Display.

RECORD In VCR mode, starts record mode on tapes with the safety tab intact. Press repeatedly to set

a recording duration for the Express Recording feature.

REVERSE Rewinds the tape when the VCR is in stop mode. In DVD and VCR mode, searches backward

through a tape or disc during playback mode. In DVD mode, starts slow motion playback during play-

pause mode with each press of the button decreasing the slow-motion speed.

SEARCH In VCR mode, accesses Index search feature.

SPEED In VCR mode, selects tape speed.

STOP Stops the current DVD/VCR function (record, playback, rewind, etc). Also opens/closes the disc

tray when you press and hold. In order to see the DVD player menu, press the STOP button.

SUBTITLE In DVD mode, accesses the Subtitle part of the on-screen Info Display, and turns Subtitles on

and off (if subtitles are available on the disc you are playing).

TIMER In VCR mode, accesses the timer recording menu.

TITLE/GUIDE In DVD mode, accesses the DVD disc guide (if available).

TV•VCR Functions as a TV/VCR button in VCR mode

VCR Turns on the DVD/VCR and puts the remote control in VCR mode. Likewise, you can change to

DVD mode by pressing the DVD button.

ZOOM In DVD mode, enlarges the image on the screen so you can zoom in on details. To pan

horizontally and vertically while you’re zooming, press the arrow buttons on the remote.

Button description for TV function buttons

This remote operates most TVs that carry the RCA, GE, or Proscan brand. The following list (in

alphabetical order) provides basic information about how these buttons will operate when in TV mode.

(0-9) Number buttons Enter channel numbers.

CH +/- Changes channels.

GO BACK/RETURN Goes back to the last channel the TV was tuned to.

GUIDE Accesses the GUIDE Plus+ programming guide if the TV has that feature.

INPUT Tunes to the TV’s Video Input Channel(s). For more information about Video Input Channels, go

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Use the arrow buttons to

highlight on-screen options.

Use the OK button to select

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highlighted.

MUTE Lowers the volume to minimum level. Press again to restore volume.

ON•OFF Turns off a compatible RCA, GE, or Proscan TV.

TV Turns on a compatible RCA, GE, or Proscan TV and puts the remote in TV mode.

VOL +/- Decreases and increases volume level.

Using the INPUT Button

Use the INPUT button to scroll through the available Video Input Channels (LINE1 and LINE2) and

regular broadcast signals. The Video Input Channels allow you to view images from a device connected

to the DVD/VCR (like a camcorder).

1. Press the remote control’s VCR button to enter VCR mode. Make sure that the DVD/VCR is turned

ON.

2. Press the remote control’s INPUT button to tune to the Video Input Channel. LINE1 represents the

rear A/V jacks and LINE2 represents the front A/V jacks).

3. To tune back to the broadcast signal you were previously watching through the DVD/VCR, press the

INPUT button again.

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Using the remote to Navigate through On-Screen

Menus

No matter which on-screen display you’re using (the DVD

player’s menu, the Info Display that appears during playback,

the VCR Main menu, or a disc’s menu), you’ll use the same

buttons on the remote control to move through the on-

screen display: the four arrow buttons and the OK button.

Use the arrow buttons on the remote to move through on-

screen menus in the direction of the arrow button (to go

right, press the right arrow button; to move left, press the

left arrow button, etc.). The arrow buttons are used to

highlight an option. Once highlighted, press the OK button

to select that menu option.

Arrow

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OK

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