28 Chapter 3
Using the Remote Control
Remote Control Buttons
Your backlit remote control has a light button ( ) that glows in the dark.
Press this button to light up several key buttons. These buttons remain lit when
pressed within a few seconds of each other, or will go dark if no buttons are
pressed within seven seconds in order to conserve battery power.
The VCR’s remote control is capable of controlling more than just your VCR. If
you have a compatible RCA, GE, or Proscan component, you may be able to
operate it without programming the remote control.
You can also operate manjy brands of remotew controllable devices such as
other VCRs, TVs, Satellite or Cable Boxes, etc. Just follow the directions for
programming the remote control starting on page 30.
Component Buttons
Note: Component buttons determine which device the remote control is set
to operate. If the VCR1 button was the last component button pressed,
then the remote control will operate the VCR. You will press the TV button
to control TV functions, the DVD button to control a DVD player, etc.
AUX Turns on a compatible RCA, GE, or Proscan amplifier/receiver or
audio/video receiver. This button can be programmed to control an
RCA, GE, or Proscan auxiliary component.
DVD Controls a compatible RCA, GE, or Proscan DVD player. Use the
arrow and OK buttons to move around and select items in the DVD
player’s menu system.
ON•OFF Turns the VCR on or off when the remote control is set to
operate the VCR. Also turns other compatible components on or off.
SAT•CABLE Turns on a compatible RCA, GE, or Proscan satellite
receiver and can be programmed to operate different brands of
receivers.
TV Turns on a compatible RCA, GE, or Proscan TV and puts the
remote control in TV-operating mode. Also used with the ON•OFF
button to turn on a different brand of TV (if programmed).
VCR1 Turns on a compatible RCA, GE, or Proscan VCR and sets the
remote control the VCR-operating mode.
VCR2 Turns on a compatible RCA, GE, or Proscan VCR and sets the
remote control to secondary VCR-operating mode. This button can also
be programmed to operate a compatible RCA, GE, or Proscan Laserdisc
player.
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