RCA 253 Series Home Theater System User Manual
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1. 23 Using Your VCR Continued VCR PLU S Recording Make sure the VCR has been set up for VCR Plus programming See VCR s User s Guide 1 Press VCR1 on the remote to turn on the VCR audio video receiver TV and tune the TV to channel 91 Input 1 This also sets the remote to control the VCR 2 Press MENU PROGRAM on the remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU 3 Press 1 to display the VCR PLUS menu VCR MAIN MENU 4 Press numbers on the remote to enter the PlusCode number for vcr Plus Programming the program you want to record VCR PlusCode numbers are found in most local TV listings VCR PLUS Press CLEAR on the remote to correct an entry Enter Plus Code number from TV list 5 Press MENU PROGRAM to enter the program UE p If the VCR does not recognize the PlusCode number Unrecognized number Please re enter appears on the TV How often should this screen Check the number and enter it again program recordi 1 One ti 6 Press 1 2 3 or 4 to select type of program 2 Get every day 3 3 Weekdays Mon Fri 1 One time single program recorded once 4 Weekly once week 2 Daily program recorded at same time every day E TINE 3 Weekdays program recorded at same time Monday Caine 8 CABLE Start Time 02 10 PM through Friday End Time 03 35 PM 1 Start Date 11 21 94 Mo 4 Weekly program recorded at same time once a week Tape Speed SLP Fa 7 Select r2. 003 022 035 EE 063 064 Signature eeeeeeeseeeseeeeeeeetees 046 SPMUCOl sees Aes eerte a 027 Stat COT i cete Bees 046 Stargate 2000 058 Sylvania ssss 011 059 Teknika naa 006 Texvecan iinis 010 011 059 Tocom 017 021 049 050 055 Unika eeee 031 032 041 Universal 051 052 060 Viewstar 007 008 019 021 026 028 029 032 033 040 041 Warner Amen 044 Zenith 014 042 057 061 Remote Control Codes Continued Televisions Televisions cont Brand Code s Brand Code s EE 038 092 00 021 025 036 104 105 imme 037 059 064 078 wm 8 106 A 000 006 011 019 027 034 deiade 038 044 046 088 100 101 109 ro 005 Realistic 021 011 027 033 Sampo EE EE 011 EECH Samsung 006 01 1 014 015 Colortyme 011 027 e Tee 019 027 036 037 077 1 10 GODnLCerto eene 011 027 Sanyo 017 021 039 056 057 058 Contec Cony 036 037 040 e EE 028 037 064 EE ee 042 064 Sears 000 006 01 1 014 017 Craig rop PP PER 064 018 021 023 027 039 040 041 Curtis Mathes DOT O EL 051 071 083 095 015 027 037 Sharp 011 020 025 027 dE 064 037 052 053 059 060 108 DAEWOO ssssssseseseeeernen 011 019 027 Signature 005 RE te EE 011 0
3. 051 Satellite Receivers Brand Code s Chaparral 080 081 Cheyenne 081 Drake ice 082 083 General Instruments 092 Geelen cedi e 093 094 RCA EE 000 Realistic sess 084 Sierra LI 081 H ENEE 085 H KEE 086 ST S9 deese Totals eed 087 STS4 i nme tini t Ses 088 TOSHIDA a ire ea 089 Unden 090 Video Cipher Il 091 Laserdisc Players Brand Code s Cable Boxes Brand Code s Anvision eeeeeee 007 008 Cablestar 007 008 Diamond 056 Eagle ee 007 008 Eastern International 002 General Instruments 046 GI 400 004 005 015 023 EE 024 025 030 036 Hamlin 003 012 013 034 048 Hitachi m 037 043 046 Jerrold 004 005 015 023 n 024 025 030 036 MC E 045 046 047 062 065 Macom 00ccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeee 037 043 Magnavox 007 008 019 doch euh Te emi ntm 021 026 028 029 o 032 033 040 041 NGC 009 laktose 001 016 038 Oak Sigma eceeeceeeseeeeeeeeeeetees 016 Panasonic 003 027 039 061 Philips 007 008 019 021 026 PORE 028 029 032 033 040 041 Pioneer 018 020 044 Randtek RE 007 008 PRGA Sage 000 027 Regal ss 003 012 013 Regency nne 002 033 Samsung nee Rene 044 Scientific Atlanta
4. Ten E eg Zege 015 030 069 T echinli6S cessio eror ders teio Teknika 008 009 015 021 TM reet eire 067 Toshiba 005 013 019 048 049 Totevision 007 009 Unitech aai enion 007 Vector Research 014 016 044 leie ipe EE 016 Video Concepts 014 016 044 Videosonic 20ecceceeeeeeeeeeeees 007 Wards 005 006 007 008 009 012 013 015 025 027 031 035 Yamaha 002 014 016 030 046 Zenith 011 01 7 026 072 15 16 Using Your Audio Video Receiver The audio video receiver tunes in the signals for AM and FM radio stations in your area and controls the sound output for the TV VCR laserdisc Player CD changer and satellite receiver optional for some systems To Listen to AM FM Stations 1 Press AM FM on the remote to turn on the receiver and set the remote to operate the receiver Repeatedly press the AM FM button to toggle between AM and FM mode Press CHANNEL up or down on the remote or TUNING 2 or 1 on the receiver to tune the radio to a preferred station To Preset AM FM Stations 1 2 Tune in the desired station by pressing TUNING 2 or 1 on the receiver Press MENU PROGRAM on the remote or MEMORY on the front of the receiver While the word MEMORY is displayed in the display panel press the number buttons to select the preset channel where the station is to be stored 01 30 For example
5. press 0 then 3 to store the station which is tuned to memory location 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 for up to 30 stations Once stations are preset you can use CHANNEL up or down on the remote to scan through the preset channels You can also go directly to preset stations using the number buttons To Adjust Basic Sound Controls 1 Press VOLUME up or down on the remote or adjust the VOLUME control on the receiver to increase or decrease the volume Caution To prevent speaker damage make sure volume is turned down to a reasonable level before the receiver is turned on Adjust the BALANCE control on the receiver to balance the level of sound from the left and right front speakers The center position is recommended Adjust bass and treble The bass and treble displays will flash during adjustment and then time out To adjust bass press BASS on the receiver and then press up 2 to increase bass and down 1 to decrease bass To adjust treble press TREBLE on the receiver and then press up 2 to increase treble and down 1 to decrease treble Using Your Audio Video Receiver To Set Surround Modes for Each Input 1 Press the Input you want to set the surround mode for TV VCR1 VCR2 LD DSS etc 2 Setthe surround mode by repeatedly pressing the SURROUND button on the remote or the SURROUND MODE button on the receiver until the surround mode you want is selected e If the receiver does not toggle through the s
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7. Press the FF or REW button again or press PLAY to resume watching the tape Press STOP when you are finished watching the tape Press REW to rewind the tape The VCR automatically rewinds the tape if it reaches the end of the tape during playback While rewinding you can press POWER on the remote or on the VCR and the VCR will turn off after rewinding Press EJECT on the VCR to eject the tape Using Your VCR Continued To Record a Program 1 2 Insert a blank tape with safety tab in place Press VCR1 on the remote to turn on the VCR audio video receiver TV and tune the TV to channel 91 Input 1 This also sets the remote to control the VCR Select a recording speed SP LP or SLP using the SPEED button on the VCR or VCR s remote The tape speed indicator appears in the VCR s display panel and on the TV screen SP Standard Play gives the best quality recording Special effects such as pause slow motion picture search and frame advance work well in this speed LP Long Play gives twice the recording time of tapes recorded in SP Special effects in playback do not work well LP SLP Super Long Play gives three times the recording time of tapes recorded in SP Special effects such as pause slow motion picture search and frame advance work well in this speed Recording Time Cassette SP LP SLP T 120 2Hrs 4Hrs 6Hrs T 160 2Hrs 40Mins 5Hrs 20Mins 8Hrs Press CHANNEL up or d
8. System Remote Control Turning On Your System Turning Off Your System Component Buttons D A NTN Programming Your Remote Fl Programming the Remote to Control Other Brands of Components Remote Control Codes 4 1 B Wu Using Your Audio Video Receiver To Listen to AM FM Stations To Preset AM FM Stations To Adjust Basic Sound Controls To Set Surround Modes for Each Input Salata Setting Up Your VCR Setting Up the VCR Using the Interactive Guide To Auto Search Channels for the VCR s Channel Memory To Add or Remove Channels from VCR s Channel Memory To Set the Clock sli Tee Ee Using Your VCR To Play Back a Videotape To Record a Program To Watch a TV Channel While VCR is Recording a Different Channel Express Recording and Stopping Express Recording in Progress Recording While You re Away and Timer Recording VCR Plus Recording Checking or Clearing a Timer or VCR Plus Recording AIANEI Using Your RCA DSS Receiver Optional with Some Systems To Watch a Program and Point and Select Menu System Channel Guide and Other Features Available Through the Menu System SIE Using Your Laserdisc Player IS To Play a Disc Using Your CD Changer D To Play a CD To Select a Specific Disc and To Select a Specific Track Setting Up Your Speaker System 8 To Test and Balance the Speaker System Troubleshooting Guide Troubleshooting Checks LA m Setting Up Your TV Y
9. arrow with the arrow buttons on the remote and press DISPLAY to scroll down the Program Guide Point to one of the other categories movies sports other or ALL to display only that type of program Select ALL to return to the original Program Guide Note Press CLEAR on the remote to remove a menu from the screen Other Features Available Through the M enu System The menu system offers you access to many more features Some of the major features are Select pay per view programs and coming attractions Receive on screen mail messages from your program provider Customize your own channel lists Setspending and rating limits and then lock the system to enforce those limits Help menus See your DSS Owner s Manual for more details 27 28 Using Your Laserdisc Player If your system came with a laserdisc player follow the directions below to help you with the most common functions For complete operating information about your laserdisc player see the player user s guide To Play a Disc 1 Press VCR2 LD on the remote to turn on the laserdisc player audio video receiver TV and tune the TV to channel 92 This also sets the remote to operate the laserdisc player 2 Press OPEN CLOSE on the player to open the disc table 3 Load a discas shown below Load a Disc 5 Inch CD CDV CD CDV Place label side up 8 Inch LD LD Place side up you want to play 3 Inch CD 12 Inch LD On two
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11. r3 rg DSS Satellite System 26 27 KA Erase Channel TV s Channel Memory 2 Erase Channel VCR s Channel Memory 15 Express Recording EE eeh cies Se matres DIOpping A0 25 Se repete err es 22 Important Information Information Warranty 0 Introduction ed Ve e ER Bau n Laserdisc Player Playing a Dec PIP Picture in Picture 00 Playa CDs Beck get tav eto eg se 29 Play a laserdisc 0 00 e cece eee 28 Play a EE b 20 Product Information RCA DSS Satellite System Channel Guide Point and Select Menu System 26 Watch a Program ege 26 Recording A Program icc ice canes ober bm b hers One Program While Watching Another Speeds TE While You re Away sees Express XPR 2 0002 eee 22 BEL EEGEN VCR Plus 2 0 0 0 ccc cc ee eens 24 Remote Control Buttons Remote Control Codes 4 15 Remote Control Using Safety Precautions 006 Set the Clock IN Set the Clock VCR esses 19 Set Up Channels for VCR Laserdisc Player and Satellite Receiver Speaker System lsssuusless Surround Modes 000e eee System Remote Control suuussse d Turning On and Off osa ort H Table of Contents uses Timer Recording Checking and Clearing EE Stopping ser
12. remote to operate the TV and Used with the MENU button to select or adjust a function ANTENNA Changes the antenna input between ANT A and ANT B CHAN Channel Up or Down Selects next higher or lower channel in the TV s channel memory CLEAR Removes menus or status displays from the screen DELAY CH CTRL Press to switch channel control between main picture and PIP picture DISPLAY Shows the status displays on the screen Press repeatedly to see detailed program information if available GUIDE RDM Press to display previews of the channels in the channel list It will show 12 channels at a time and sequence through all channels Press the channel number of the channel you want to watch or press GUIDE RDM again to remove the channel guide INPUT SEEK Press to switch between inputs 90 91 92 and the TV s tuner MENU PROGRAM Displays the main menu Repeatedly press this button to highlight the menu item you want to access Then press or to activate that menu or change that menu item MOVE Arrows av 4 Moves the inset picture when the PIP function is on the screen MUTE Reduces the receiver s sound to its minimum level Numbers 0 through 9 Select a channel up to 99 by pressing two numbers To select a cable channel over 99 press and hold 1 until 1 appears on the screen Then press the other two numbers PIP Brings up the small picture in picture window Press again to remove the PIP window POWER Press once to turn off th
13. sided disc the side facing up will play first and then the other side will play 4 Press PLAY on the remote or PLAY PAUSE on the player to close the disc table and start the disc playing To play only one side of the disc press SIDE A or B on the player The side selected will play and then playback will stop Repeatedly press DISPLAY on the remote when a disc is playing to display information about the disc on the TV screen e Press PAUSE on the remote to stop the action when a disc is playing Press PLAY to return to normal playback CAUTIONS Loading more than one disc or loading a disc incorrectly may cause damage to the disc and disc player Center the disc properly in the groove corresponding to the size of the disc Place only one disc on the disc table at a time Do not use adapters with this disc player Do not place any objects other than a disc on the disc table Do not move the player while a disc is playing This may cause the disc to be scratched Do not let children put their hands into the disc player when the table is open This may cause injury Using Your CD Changer For complete operating information about your CD changer see the CD changer s User s Guide To Play a CD 1 Press CD on the remote to turn on the CD changer and audio video receiver This also sets the remote to operate the CD changer Note If the CD changer does not turn on when you press the CD button check to make sure that the PO
14. the TV to channel 90 This also sets the remote to control the satellite receiver 2 Press MENU PROGRAM to display the DSS Main Menu DSS Main Menu Use the arrows to point to an item then press SELECT Pressing the number also selects the item 1 Program Guide 2 Attractions 3 Alternate Audio 4 Mailbox 5 Options 6 Help 0 Exit 1 Show the on screen programming schedule 3 Point to the item you want to select using the arrow buttons at the bottom of the remote 4 Select the item using the DISPLAY button on the remote 5 Follow the on screen instructions Note You can also select a menu item by pressing the corresponding number on the remote Press CLEAR on the remote to remove a menu from the screen Note Whenever the on screen display says to press the SELECT button you must press the DISPLAY button on the system remote DSS is a trademark of DIRECTV Inc a unit of GM Hughes Electronics 26 Using Your DSS Receiver continued Channel Guide 1 Press DSS CABLE on the remote to turn on the satellite receiver audio video receiver TV and tune the TV to channel 90 S Video Input This also sets the remote to control the satellite receiver 2 Press the GUIDE RDM button on the remote to display the channel guide Program Guide 122 123 124 125 126 3 Movies Sports Other All Exit 3 Point to the 3
15. 1 One time single program recorded once PROGRAM 1 ONE TIME 2 Daily program recorded at same time every day Channel CABLE 3 Weekdays program recorded at same time Monday through Friday PROGRAM 1 ONE TIME 4 Weekly program recorded at same time once a week Channel 08 CABLE 5 Press number buttons on the remote to enter the channel ZONA ADR number start time including AM or PM end time and start date of the recording Just follow the on screen prompts PREGPAM TAONE TINE Channel 08 CABLE Press CLEAR to correct an entry Start Time 02 10 PM nd Time 4 6 Select recording speed using the SPEED button on the VCR s remote or on the VCR PHOGHAMCEZONESTIME 7 Press MENU PROGRAM to enter your program A Channel 08 CABLE reminder appears which times out or you can press End ime 03 35 PM MENU PROGRAM to return to the VCR MAIN MENU E 1418 94 Ff PROGRAMS OVERLAP may appear on the screen if you Press CLEAR to correct have entered two programs where the times overlap Press ta seve 8 Repeat steps 2 7 for additional programs or press MENU PROGRAM to remove the menu from the TV screen 9 Turn off the VCR before the recording is scheduled to begin TIMER appears in the VCR s display panel when the timer Program 1 has been programmed nas been sayed Stopping a Timer Recording in Progress 1 Press VCR1 and then STOP within a few seconds on the remote or press POWER and then STOP within a few seconds on the VCR
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17. AM FM Audio Video Receiver Turns on receiver and sets remote to control the receiver CD Turns on CD Changer and A V Receiver and sets the remote to control the CD Changer DSS CABLE Turns on the RCA Digital Satellite receiver A V receiver and TV and sets the remote to control the Dss9 System Ifa Digital Satellite system is not used this button can be used with the POWER button to turn on and operate a compatible cable box TV Turns on TV and A V Receiver and sets the remote to control the TV VCR1 Turns on VCR TV and A V Receiver and sets the remote to control the VCR VCR2 LD Turns on laserdisc player TV and A V Receiver and sets the remote to control the laserdisc player These component buttons do not operate any of the basic components in this system AUX Auxiliary Can be coded to operate any component TAPE Turns on a compatible cassette tape player and sets the remote to control the tape player powER VCRL oO Iv E CD O E AUX Q Q STOP PAUSE Kee CHAN OQ H lt O OO Q e 1Q 70 0 Q 5Q Q 7 Q INPUTY SEE TENNA OO DISPLAYCLEARRESET RE PREV Q b CH CTRL TV MENU As d MOVE gt sZ PROGRAM PIP SWAP PIP CTR MODE EAS BY PASSSWAP i ROSS AUDIO Universa Using Your System Remote Control Continued Buttons TV Function Press the TV button to turn on the TV and audio video receiver and set the
18. Bass AM FM 029 Doninuen2 025 TAPE 026 027 PHONO 028 Emerson OD utum 066 Fisher AMP 023 CD 067 Hitachi RE 063 JVC AMP 016 058 AM FM 030 035 CD xn 032 TAPE 033 034 AUX 031 Kenwood AMP 017 074 AM FM 074 CD 067 070 077 TAPE 071 072 PHONO 073 Kyocera AMP 009 Lotte NEC OD iisnzsn 075 Magnavox AMP 065 AM FM 065 CD xin 061 Marantz AMP 022 076 AM FM 076 CD 068 Mitsubishi AMP 015 059 AM FM 059 Nakamichi AMP 020 Onkyo AM FM 082 CD 078 TAPE 080 081 PHONO 079 Panasonic AMP 012 AM FM 038 CD 036 083 TAPE zi 037 Philips AMP 062 AM FM 062 OD cuis 061 Pioneer AMP 014 AM FM 042 0 D T 039 TAPE 040 041 RCA AMP ius 024 AM FM 003 CD 007 043 044 TAPE 006 PHONO 005 AUX 004 054 Audio Equipment cont Brand Code s Realistic CDi 063 066 Sansui GD 2i 045 Scott E BEE 066 TAPE 055 056 Sherwood AMP 011 013 Sony AMP 021 AM FM 049 CD xus 046 TAPE 048 053 PHONO 047 Teac AMP 010 CD a ums 069 Technics AM FM 052 CD d uu 050 TAPE
19. MENU PROGRAM on the remote to display the 4 Channel Setup VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen 3 Press4to display the CHANNEL SETUP menu CHANNEESETUR Press 2 to display the ADD REMOVE CHANNELS 2 AddiRemove Channels menu 5 Enter the channel number or use CHANNEL up or een down to tune to the channel you want to add or delete Then follow the directions on the screen Press CLEAR to remove the channel from the channel list and press DISPLAY to add the channel to the Press CLEAR to remove Press MENU to exit channel list CH 03 is presently ADDED To Set the Clock When you first turn on the VCR appears in the clock area of the VCR s display panel The clock must be set before you can use the VCR for express XPR VCR Plus or timer recordings 1 Press VCR1 to turn on the VCR audio video receiver TV and tune the TV to channel 91 Input 1 This also sets the remote to control the VCR 2 Press MENU PROGRAM on the remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen 1 VCR Plus Programming 3 Press 6 to display the SET VCR CLOCK menu 2 Timer Programming 3 Review Programs s A 4 Channel Setup Enter the time and date with the number buttons on 5 VCR Setup Options 6 Set VCR Clock VCR MAIN MENU the remote e Press 0 before single digit numbers For example SET VCR CLOCK press 0 then 5 then 0 then 7 for a time of 5 07 Time gt lt Press 1 for AM or 2 for
20. N MENU on TV screen Press 3 for Review Programs The black highlights the area for review Follow the on screen prompts for checking or clearing the programs VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus Programming 2 Timer Programming 3 Review Programs PROGRAM 1 ONE TIME Channel 08 CABLE Start Time 02 10 PM End Time 03 35 PM Start Date 11 18 94 Fri Tape Speed SLP Press DISPLAY to edit Press CLEAR to delete Press MENU for next prog 25 Using Your DSS Receiver optional with some systems If your system came with or you have added an RCA Digital Satellite System you can press the DSS CABLE on the remote and the DSS receiver audio video receiver and TV will turn on and the TV will tune to channel 90 S Video Input For more detailed instructions see the satellite receiver user s manual To Watch a Program 1 Press DSS CABLE on the remote to turn on the satellite receiver audio video receiver TV and tune the TV to channel 90 S Video Input This also sets the remote to control the satellite receiver 2 Press CHANNEL up or down to select channels or press number buttons to directly access a channel To find a channel using the on screen channel guide see the next page Point and Select Menu System The receiver has interactive menus and operating guides that use the Point and Select method 1 Press DSS CABLE on the remote to turn on the satellite receiver audio video receiver TV and tune
21. PM hamm Date Press CLEAR on the remote to change incorrect entries Press MENU to exit 5 Press MENU PROGRAM on the remote twice to remove the SET VCR CLOCK and VCR MAIN MENU from the TV screen and start the clock The time will appear in the VCR s display panel and the time and date will appear on the TV screen whenever you press DISPLAY while in the VCR mode 19 Using Your VCR 20 To Play Back a Videotape 1 Press VCR1 on the remote to turn on the VCR audio video receiver TV and tune the TV to channel 91 Input 1 This also sets the remote to control the VCR Insert a pre recorded tape in the VCR The VCR automatically turns on and the cassette in bo indicator lights The tape automatically begins playback if the safety tab on the cassette has been removed and the Auto Play feature is turned on Press PLAY if necessary PLAY will appear in the VCR s display panel while the tape is playing Safety Tab If necessary press TRACKING up or down on the VCR or VCR s remote the remote which came packed with the VCR to remove any streaks from the picture Whilea tape is playing press PAUSE to pause the action and view one frame of the picture Press PAUSE or PLAY to return to normal playback While a tape is playing press FF to visually search the tape forward or press REW to visually search the tape in reverse
22. Pm RGA C USTOM HOMETHEATRE er ra ETS User s Guide For Systems HT35713BD HT60903BD 253 Series 802 Series amp 852 Series Important Information Congratulations on choosing the RCA Custom Home Theatre system Your decision to select this high quality fully integrated system will give you years of entertainment enjoyment Your system may include all or only some of the components listed If your system does not have the component being explained please skip to the next bit of information Please review this Owner s System Operating Guide for a brief introduction to your system For more detailed operating information about the advanced features and controls of your system carefully read and follow the instructions in each component s owner s manual Safety Precautions If your Custom Home Theatre system was built into a wall it should have been installed in accordance with the appropriate building and electrical codes For extra precaution a system disconnect switch may have been added This switch is intended to be used in an emergency situation to shut down all electrical power to the system components You should also locate and mark the circuit breaker to which the system is connected There are specific safeguards and precautions to follow for the TV audio video receiver Laserdisc player VCR RCA satellite receiver optional on some models CD changer and speakers Please check each component s Owner s Ma
23. Test the System section of the Installation and Hookup Guide for proper programming of the components e Make sure all cables are connected as shown in the Installation and Hookup Guide Can t get TV channels e After pressing the TV button on the remote you must enter the channel you wish to watch or press Channel up or down on the remote Can t record from laserdisc player e The system is not configured to record from the laserdisc player onto the VCR To record from the laserdisc player you must remove the two wire cable from the TV that comes from the laserdisc player This then gets connected to R amp L inputs on the back of the VCR An additional video cable will then need to be connected from the Video Out 2 of the laserdisc player to the Video Input of the VCR The VCR must then be put into the L1 input mode This can be done by pressing the VCR1 button on the remote and then the INPUT SEEK button VCR or laserdisc player won t turn on e Make sure the power cords of all the components are the first time you press the VCR1 or connected as shown in the Installation and Hookup Guide VCR2 LD buttons on the remote 32 Add Channel VCR s Channel Memory 15 AM FM Stations Listen to Preset eeh Ze A t sedi obe rt 16 Audio Adua M Auto Search Channels VCR as CD Changer Playa EE Select a Specific Disc or Track 29 Checking Timer amp VCR Plus Programs 21 Contents iasaddad RL dad hed RI
24. WER button on the front of the changer is pressed into the on position 2 Press OPEN CLOSE on the CD changer to open disc tray Load disc with the label side up in the disc tray To load more discs press SKIP on the changer to rotate the carousel and load up to five discs at one time 3 Press PLAY The changer will begin playing the lowest number disc in the tray and continue to play until all of the discs are played 4 Press STOP when you are finished playing the disc To Select a Specific D isc 1 Press CD on the remote to place the remote in the CD mode 2 Press PREV CHeDISC and then the disc number on the remote or DISC NUMBER on the changer to select a specific disc To Select a Specific Track 1 Press CD on the remote to place the remote in the CD mode 2 During playback press the REW button to return to the beginning of the track that is playing Repeatedly press REW to return to the beginning of previously played tracks Press the FF button to advance to the beginning of the next track Repeatedly press FF to advance one track for each press 29 Setting Up Your Speaker System 30 Each of your speakers were designed to deliver unique audio characteristics to your Custom Home Theatre system When combined they reproduce a clear crisp sound for such diverse audio sources as movie soundtracks and compact discs In addition to the variety of speakers there are other audio options provided with the system such
25. as Seven Surround Modes Theatre Stadium Studio Rock Simulated Pro Logic Surround and CINEMA Five Digital Sound Processing Effects Room Size Initial Delay Liveness Low Pass Filter and Reverberation Speaker System Combinations Main Rear Surround and Center Note Front surround speakers are not included with the system but the system does have the capability Your personal preference will determine which combinations are best for your listening situations It is suggested that you carefully read the information in your audio video receiver s User s Guide for complete operating information To Test the Speaker System 1 To make sure all speakers are activated your receiver must be in the Pro Logic or CINEMA mode Press the TEST button on the receiver The receiver will generate pink noise static noise and apply it automatically at two second intervals to the left main channel center channel right main channel and simultaneously to the left and right rear channels in that order Position yourself in your normal viewing area and compare noise volume levels They should be adjusted to approximately equal the level of output from the left and right main speakers To Balance the Speaker System 1 Repeatedly press REAR CENTER on the remote to toggle between the REAR SPEAKER and CENTER SPEAKER level adjustment displays While display is flashing press or to adjust the level Press TEST a
26. ction Press VCR1 to turn on the VCR audio video receiver and TV The TV will tune to channel 91 Input 1 This also sets the remote to operate the VCR ANTENNA Turns the VCR indicator on and off in the VCR s display panel This has no effect when using this system Arrow Buttons MOVE 57 Allow you to move through the menus when they are displayed CHAN Channel UP or DOWN Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCR s channel memory CLEAR Resets time counter to 0 00 00 Allows you to change entries when setting the clock or VCR for a VCR Plus or a timer recording Removes menus from the TV screen DISPLAY Press once to show the status displays on the TV screen Press twice to keep the time counter on the TV screen Press three times to remove all displays from the TV screen but leave the counter on the VCR display Press four times to return to normal displays Also used to edit timer programs FF Fast Forward Fast forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped Searches the picture in forward motion during playback INPUT SEEK Toggles between the line input L1 or L2 and VCR s tuner The line inputs are the audio video input jacks on the back L1 or front L2 of the VCR MENU PROGRAM Brings up the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen Exits or removes a menu from the screen Selects a menu item Numbers 0 through 9 Select a channel up to 99 by pressing two numbers or a cable channel over 99 by pressing and holding 1 until 1 a
27. d off By Pass Mode cancels all surround modes and sound is produced with no surround effects CHAN Channel Up or Down Selects next higher or lower channel in the receiver s channel memory CTR Center MODE Press to toggle through the center channel modes Normal Wide and Phantom when Dolby Pro Logic or Cinema Surround mode is selected DELAY CH CTRL Selects the amount of surround sound delay 15 20 or 30 milliseconds between the main and rear speakers MUTE Reduces the receiver s sound to its minimum level Numbers 0 through 9 Used to enter or change numbers for preset stations and to directly access preset stations POWER Press once to turn off audio video receiver Press twice to turn off all components PREV CH DISC Switches between the last two stations selected Select one station and then use the number buttons to select another Press PREV CH DISC to toggle between the two stations RESET REP Used with number buttons to select or change number of preset station SURROUND Advances through surround modes Pro Logic Cinema Theatre Stadium Studio Rock and Simulated REAR CTR LEVEL Toggles between the volume level adjustment for the rear and center speakers Use the and buttons to adjust volume of selected speaker s VOL Volume Up or Down Raises and lowers volume of receiver Dolby is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corp 10 Using Your System Remote Control Continued Buttons VCR Fun
28. e TV Press twice to turn off all components PREV CH DISC Switches between the last two channels selected Select one channel and then use the number buttons to select another Press PREV CH DISC to toggle between the two channels RESET REP Resets the picture controls to their original factory setup SKIP Displays a count down timer on the screen While this timer is on the screen you can change channels to see what else is on When the timer reaches 0 00 the TV will automatically switch back to the channel it was on when the SKIP button was pressed Press repeatedly to increase the amount of time SWAP AUDIO Not used in these systems SWAP PIP Swaps the main picture with the currently selected PIP picture TV Turns on the TV and puts the remote in TV mode TV MENU Displays the main menu Repeatedly press this button to highlight the menu item you want to access Then press or to activate that menu or change that menu item Accesses the TV s menu no matter what mode the remote is in VOL Volume Up or Down Raises and lowers sound from the audio video receiver Using Your System Remote Control Continued Buttons Audio Video Receiver Function Press the AM FM button to turn on the receiver and set the remote to operate the receiver and Used with REAR CTR LEVEL button to adjust volume level of center and rear speakers AM FM Turns on the receiver and toggles between AM and FM bands BY PASS Turns By Pass Mode on an
29. e dris dite EEN NEEN 23 TV Autoprogram Channels Add or Erase Channels 2 Set the Clock 0 cece cece eee eee ee Set Up the VCR Laserdisc Player and Satellite Receiver Channels 3 Watcha Program 2345140 entren d Using the Remote Control d VCR Auto Search Channels 18 Add or Erase Channels Interactive Guide 00 13 Play a lape eebe kb LER NE KE 20 Set the Clock c cee eee 19 Recording EE EE 21 VCR Plus Recording Checking and Clearing Extending Program Time 24 Setting a Recording 24 Stopping Index Add Channel TV s Channel Memory 33 C USTOM HOMETHEATRE e LX THOMSON CONSUMER ELECTRONICS 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis IN 46290 1995 Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc Printed in USA Trademark s Registered Marca s Registrada s TOCOM 15099470
30. ecording speed using the SPEED button on the VCR s Press CLEAR to correct remote or VCR Press MENU to save 8 Optional You may extend the recording time of VCR Plus programs This option may be useful when recording programs such as sporting events that could go past scheduled broadcast times To change the program s End Time press CLEAR repeatedly to erase the program End Time then enter the new time 9 Press MENU PROGRAM to enter your program A reminder appears which will time out or you can press MENU PROGRAM to return to the VOR MAIN MENU PROGRAMS OVERLAP may appear on the screen if you entered two programs where the times overlap 10 Repeat steps 2 9 for additional programs or press MENU PROGRAM to remove the menu from the TV screen 11 Turn off the VCR before the recording is scheduled to begin TIMER appears in the VCR s display panel when the timer has been programmed Stopping a VCR Plus Recording in Progress 1 Press VCR1 and then STOP within a few seconds on the remote or press POWER and then STOP within a few seconds on the VCR VCR Plus and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation 24 Using Your VCR Continued Checking or Clearing a VCR Plus or Timer Recording 1 Press VCR1 on the remote to turn on the VCR audio video receiver TV and tune the TV to channel 91 Input 1 This also sets the remote to control the VCR Press MENU PROGRAM on remote to display VCR MAI
31. gain to return to normal audio Troubleshooting Checks Trouble Here s What to Try No Power e Make sure all components are plugged in as instructed in the Installation amp Hookup Guide e Check circuit breaker for the wall outlet e Ifa disconnect switch was added to the system but sure it is in the ON position Remote locks up or doesn t work at all e Remove batteries for 2 minutes then reinstall the batteries and try remote again e Maybe batteries were installed incorrectly Remove batteries and reinstall correctly CD changer will not turn on with remote e Make sure POWER switch on the front of CD changer is on e Make sure CD changer s power cord is plugged into the back of the audio video receiver e Make sure audio video receiver is turned on CD changer is always turned on with This is how the system operates since the CD changer is audio video receiver plugged into the back of the audio video receiver Remote won t control the audio video e Remove batteries for 2 minutes then reinstall the batteries receiver laserdisc player CD Changer and try remote again VCR or satellite receiver e Maybe batteries are weak Try new batteries 31 Troubleshooting Checks continued Trouble Here s What to Try No Video from VCR or e Make sure TV is in the correct input If the TV does not go laserdisc player to the correct input when the VCR1 VCR2 LD or DSS CABLE button on the remote are pressed refer to the
32. hat is playing PAUSE Pauses a disc that is playing Press PLAY to continue playing the disc from that point PLAY Starts the disc playing MENU PROGRAM Displays and removes program menu from the TV screen Use number buttons or PAUSE to enter your program Use CLEAR to correct an entry Numbers 1 through 9 Used to enter the chapter or track number 1 9 you want to play Used to enter the number of the chapters or tracks you want to play in the program menu POWER Press once to turn off laserdisc player Press twice to turn off all components REW Scans backwards on the laserdisc that is playing STOP Stops the normal functions such as playback search repeat program playback and pause CD Changer Function Buttons Press CD to turn on the CD changer and audio video receiver and set the remote to control the CD changer The POWER switch on the front of the CD changer must be left in the ON position Since the CD changer is plugged into the switched outlet on the back of the audio video receiver it will turn on and off with the audio video receiver STOP Stops the normal functions such as record playback rewind fast forward and pause of the VCR DISPLAY Switches between the time and track playback information FF Fast Forward Plays the next track on the disc that is playing GUIDE RDM Plays tracks from one or all CDs in random order MENU PROGRAM Used with the number buttons to program the CD changer Numbers 0 through 9 U
33. hoose to view in the little picture VCR1 VCR2 LD DSS CABLE This will allow you to operate that component while leaving the audio video receiver in the TV mode Thus the audio will always be from the big picture To change channels on the picture from the TV press TV on the remote and then press CHANNEL up or down or manually enter the channel with the number buttons PIP does not appear by the channel number on the TV screen when changing channels for the main picture To swap the main picture with the small inset picture press the SWAP PIP button on the remote In selected models the small picture can be enlarged reduced or frozen See your Tv s User s Guide for complete details on using the remote that came with the TV Using Your System Remote Control All of the basic features of each of the system s components can be controlled with the system remote control CRK67A1 Unless otherwise noted all remote control references in this guide will be referring to the system remote control Turning O n Your System Press the component button on the remote for the component you wish to control TV VCR1 VCR2 LD DSS CABLE AM FM or CD This will turn on that component and the A V receiver If itis a video component TV VCR1 VCR2 LD or DSS CABLE it will also turn on the TV All components needed will turn on and automatically tune to the correct inputs Turning O ff Your System e Press POWER once on the remote to tu
34. ive channel or press two number buttons to go directly to a channel To tune channels 100 and above press and hold the number 1 button on the remote until 1 is displayed on the screen Then enter the other two numbers 3 Press POWER twice on the remote to turn off the TV and audio video receiver To Set the Clock 1 Repeatedly press TV MENU on the remote to highlight Setup Menu Press the or button to display the setup functions Repeatedly press TV MENU to highlight Clock Set 8 27 13 Cable Air Air Mute VCR1 Chan 91 Video Menu VCR2 Chan 92 Audio Menu Cable Chan 90 Clock Set Hr Min 2 Press and hold the button on the remote to select the correct hour including AM or PM Press and hold the button on the remote to select the correct minute s The correct time will now appear on the screen whenever you change channels or press TV on the remote Using Your TV Continued To Use Picture In Picture PIP 1 2 Press TV and select the TV channel you want to watch Press PIP on the remote A small picture will appear on the TV screen The small and large picture will be the same Press the VCR1 or VCR2 LD or DSS CABLE button on the remote to see the picture from that component in the small PIP window Press TV to return the audio video receiver to the TV mode While covering the end of the remote with your hand press the button corresponding with the component you c
35. lect one channel and then use the number buttons to select another Press PREV CH DISC to toggle between the two channels POWER Press once to turn off the RCA DSS receiver Press twice to off all the components Programming Your Remote Programming Your Remote You can program the universal remote to control most brands of remote controllable TVs VCRs and cable boxes If you have an RCA GE or ProScan component you may not need to program the remote at all Other manufacturers brands will need to be programmed Programming the Remote to Control O ther Brands of Components To determine whether you need to program the universal remote turn on the component you want to operate point the remote at the component s remote sensor and press the corresponding component button Then press the buttons VCR1 DSS CABLE VCR2 LD CD AM FM TAPE that will be used for that component to see if it responds to the remote commands If not you need to program the remote Follow these steps to program your universal remote 1 Turnon the component 2 Look up the brand and code number s for the type of component you are programming in the code lists on the next pages or on the code sheet packed with your remote Press and hold the component button on the remote While holding the component button enter the three digit code from the code list 5 Release the component button then press one of the commonly used buttons for that comp
36. nual or packed in literature for safety precautions Product Information Warranty Registration Every RCA Custom Home Theatre system comes with a complete one year in home warranty The Warranty Registration Form included in the accessory kit for your system must be filled out and sent in If you do not have this form and are not sure if your installer filled it out call 1 800 721 4007 to have a new form sent to you Keep Your Sales Receipts To obtain warranty parts and service you must show your sales receipt or other evidence of purchase to your Authorized RCA Servicenter Therefore keep your sales receipts and other papers with your owner s manuals Do not mail sales receipts to Thomson Consumer Electronics Record Vital Information Your installer should have recorded the model and serial number for each component in your system Keep these numbers with your owner s manuals for service and identification purposes To identify your nearest Authorized RCA Servicenter ask your dealer look in the yellow pages or call 1 800 721 4007 Table of Contents Important Information E Introduction Safety Precautions Product Information Setting Up Your TV To Autoprogram TV s Channel Memory To Add or Erase Channels from TV s Memory To Set Up Channels for VCR Laserdisc Player and Satellite Receiver Using Your TV To Watch a TV Program To Set the Clock To Use Picture In Picture PIP d 4 Using Your
37. onent to see if the component responds to the remote commands Note There may be some functions on the remote that will not operate on another brand of component Try several buttons to see if it is programmed correctly 6 Repeat steps 3 through 5 using the next code listed for your brand until the component responds to the remote commands Programming the AU X Button The AUX button can be programmed like an existing component button for a second TV third VCR second satellite receiver or additional audio components Follow these steps to program the AUX button 1 Turnon the component you want to program 2 Look up the brand and corresponding code number s in one of the code lists on the previous pages 3 Press and hold the AUX button on the remote Then press the other component button AM FM TAPE CD DSS CABLE etc 4 Release the component button but not the AUX button 5 Enter the three digit code from the code list 6 Release the AUX button then press the POWER or CHAN up or down to see if the component responds to the remote commands If it doesn t press AUX then POWER again 7 Repeatsteps 3 through 6 using the next code listed for the brand of your component until it responds to the remote commands 13 Programming Your Remote 14 Remote Control Codes Audio Equipment Brand Code s ads AMP 001 Aiwa CD aaea 060 Akai AMP 002 008 Denon GDi vers me 057 Dynamic
38. our TV must be programmed for the system to operate properly If it was not programmed complete these programming functions For complete operating information on your TV see the User s Guide for your TV To Autoprogram TV s Channel Memory 1 Press TV on the remote to turn on the TV and audio video receiver Select an active channel on the TV Adjust the volume if necessary 2 Press TV MENU on the remote repeatedly until Setup Menu is highlighted Press on the remote once and then press TV MENU repeatedly until Autoprogram is highlighted 3 Press to begin autoprogramming The TV will first program all channels for ANT A input and then program all channels for ANT B input Do not press any buttons until the TV has finished autoprogramming itself Set Alarm Set Alarm Mute Chan Label Chan Label Video Menu Parental Ctrl Off Parental Ctrl Off Audio Menu Chan Ctrl Normal Chan Ctrl Normal 4 When the TV is finished cycling you can check to see which channels are in memory by pressing CHANNEL up or down on the remote To Add and Erase Channels from TV s Memory 1 To add or erase a channel repeatedly press TV MENU to highlight Setup Menu and then press or to display the setup functions Repeatedly press TV MENU to highlight the Chan Mem function 2 Press CHANNEL up or down or the two corresponding number buttons on the remote to select the desired channel you wish to add or erase 3 Pre
39. ow to place only the active channels in the VCR s channel memory 1 Press VCR1 to turn on the VCR audio video receiver TV and tune the TV to channel 91 Input 1 This also sets VCR MAIN MENU remote to control the VCR 1 VCR Plus Programming 2 Timer Programming 3 Review Programs 2 Press MENU PROGRAM on the remote to see the VOR 4 Channel Setup MAIN MENU on the TV screen CHANNEL SETUP 3 Press 4 to display the CHANNEL SETUP menu 1 Auto Search Channels 2 Add Remove Channels 4 Press 1 to begin Auto Search Channels WE 18 Waituntil the channel numbers stop changing This takes about one to two minutes The VCR will then tune to the lowest channel found Pressing CHANNEL up or down on the remote will select only the active channels The VCR will automatically select ANTENNA or CABLE for the Tuning Mode feature in the CHANNEL SETUP menu If you need to change the setting manually press 1 while in the CHANNEL SETUP menu CH 14 Searching Channels Setting Up Your VCR Continued To Add or Remove Channels from VCR s Channel M emory You may want to add or remove channels if some of the channels are not active have weak signals or you do not want to watch them 1 Press VCR1 to turn on the VCR audio video receiver TV and tune the TV to channel 91 Input 1 This also Ne 1 VCR Plus Programming sets the remote to control the VCR 2 de PICS PG 3 Review Programs 2 Press
40. own on the remote to select the channel to be recorded The channel number appears in the VCR s display panel and on the TV screen If recording from a component that component will have to be connected to the INPUT jacks on the back of the VCR and the VCR needs to be tuned to L1 Press REC on remote to begin recording REC appears in the VCR s display panel while the VCR is recording To Watch a TV Channel While VCR is Recording a Different Channel 1 2 3 Follow steps 1 through 5 above Press TV on the remote to set the remote to control the TV Press CHANNEL up or down on the remote to select the TV channel you want to watch The channel number appears on the TV screen 21 Using Your VCR Continued Express Recording XPR Express recording lets you record up to four hours without using the timer program feature The VCR will turn off automatically at the end of the recording 1 Press VCR1 on the remote to turn on the VCR audio video receiver TV and tune the TV to channel 91 Input 1 This also sets the remote to control the VCR Insert a blank tape with safety tab in place Select a recording speed SP LP or SLP using the SPEED button on the VCR or VCR s remote Press CHANNEL up or down on the remote to select the channel to be recorded Press REC on the remote once to activate normal recording Repeatedly press REC until the amount of express recording time is displayed on the TV screen Each pres
41. ppears on the screen Then press the other two numbers Also used to enter numbers when needed PAUSE Pauses action for viewing during playback Pauses recording to prevent recording of unwanted scenes PLAY Starts the tape playing POWER Press once to turn off the VCR Press twice to turn off all components PREV CH DISC Switches between the last two channels selected Select one channel and then use the number buttons to select another Press PREV CH DISC to toggle between the two channels REC Starts the VCR recording Used for express recording XPR REW Rewind Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped Searches the picture in reverse motion during playback STOP Stops the normal functions such as record playback rewind fast forward and pause of the VCR Using Your System Remote Control Continued Buttons Laserdisc Player Function Press VCR2 LD to turn on the laserdisc player audio video receiver and TV The TV will tune to channel 92 Input 2 This also sets the remote to operate the laserdisc player ANTENNA Toggles between analog and digital audio on laser discs CHAN Channel UP or DOWN Selects next or previous track on laserdisc Skips to next step during program playback CLEAR Clears an entry during programming DISPLAY Repeatedly press to show information about the disc that is playing Number of displays and display information depend on the type of disc that is playing FF Scans forward on the laserdisc t
42. rn off the last component the remote was set to control Press POWER twice on the remote within three seconds to turn off all of the components oio Oto em Cl DS Mun yy d 2 Q D OO QO OQ sO INTE Ku Ye ODIO 0000 o oFV Co ON 090660 B 0 O Q 9 e Q Q o GUIDEXRDM CHAN SKIP Q CH qp Q DLR c O 70 0 Audio Video Receiver TV 1Q 5O O CRK6252 CRK62 70 Q O o O um DISPLAYCLEARRESET NEE AT f STOP MENU A S e NS d MOVE D co E e i Oe gt OOO0wv p es OOOA 8 0 No RGA ed System Remote mo P CRK67A1 Satellite Receiver Laserdisc Player VCR CRK91B1 CRK70VB optional on some systems Using Your System Remote Control U niversal Remote Control Your RCA Universal Remote Control is capable of operating most RCA audio and video equipment To use the remote control effectively always aim it directly at your receiver The remote control operates on four batteries included with your system Install them before attempting to operate the remote Be sure to match the and ends of each battery to the symbols shown in the remote s battery compartment Component Buttons Press one of these buttons to turn on all of the system components needed to operate that component This also puts the remote in the mode to operate that component
43. s of REC increases the time 30 minutes up to 4 hours RECORD LENGTH 0 00 CH 04 Press REC to set length Press REC 0 30 Express Display on TV Screen 1 00 1 30 240 3 00 4 00 0 00 Recording Time 30 Min 1 Hr 1 Hr 30 Min 2 Hrs 3 Hrs 4 Hrs XPR Turns Off 6 Press REC to display the time remaining on the TV screen Press REC again to increase the amount of recording time Stopping an Express Recording in Progress Press VCR1 and then STOP within a few seconds on the remote or press POWER and then STOP within a few seconds on the VCR 1 22 Using Your VCR Continued Recording While You re Away Timer and VCR Plus recordings let you program the VCR to record up to eight different programs within a one year period Before recording make sure that The clock is set correctly A tape with safety tab has been inserted with enough tape to record the program s Timer Recording 1 Press VCR1 on the remote to turn on the VCR audio video uL AN l receiver TV and tune the TV to channel 91 Input 1 This ee E also sets the remote to control the VCR 2 Press MENU PROGRAM on the remote to display the VCR How often should this MAIN MENU program record 3 Press 2 to select the Timer Programming menu 4 2 Daly even day eekaays on Fri 4 Press 1 2 8 or 4 to select type of program 4 Weekly once week
44. sed to enter track numbers for direct access or programming PAUSE Pauses the changer without interrupting current mode Press PLAY to continue playing the disc from that point PLAY Starts a disc playing POWER Press once to turn off CD changer and audio video receiver Press twice to turn off all the components 11 12 Using Your System Remote Control Continued RCA DSS Receiver Controls ANTENNA Toggles between antenna input and RCA DSS input CLEAR Removes all menus and guides from the screen CHAN Channel UP or DOWN Tunes to the next or previous channel when watching TV through the RCA DSS System Steps through one screen at a time when the program guide is on the screen DISPLAY Also used as the SELECT button Displays the RCA DSS Channel Information header on the screen While in the program guide lets you select a program Also lets you select an option while in a menu DSS CABLE Turns on the RCA DSS Receiver and puts the remote in RCA DSS mode GUIDE RDM Displays the program guide on the screen MENU PROGRAM Activates the on screen menu MOVE arrows MOVE V Lets you point to different on screen menu items when a menu is displayed on the screen Lets you move through the program guide to highlight the program you want to watch Numbers 0 through 9 Lets you directly enter the numbers when needed for menu items or direct access to channels PREV CH DISC Switches between the last two channels selected Se
45. ss the button to add the channel to memory or press the button to erase the channel from memory Chan Label Chan Label Mute Parental Ctrl Off Parental Ctrl Off Video Menu Chan Ctrl Normal Chan Ctrl Normal Audio Menu Autoprogram Autoprogram 4 Besure channel 91 has been added for the VCR channel 92 has been added for the Laserdisc player and channel 90 has been added if an optional satellite receiver is being used Repeat steps 1 3 to add these channels This lets you access these video inputs as regular channels when you press CHANNEL up or down Setting Up Your TV Continued To Set Up TV Channels for VCR Laserdisc Player and Satellite Receiver To have your TV automatically turn on and tune to the proper channel for viewing the VCR Laserdisc player or satellite receiver when you press the corresponding button on the remote set up the channels as explained below When properly programmed the following will happen Pressing VCR1 on the remote will turn on the VCR audio video receiver and TV and tune the TV to channel 91 to view the picture from the VCR Pressing VCR2 LD on the remote will turn on the Laserdisc player audio video receiver and TV and tune the TV to channel 92 to view the picture from the Laserdisc player Pressing DSS CABLE on the remote will turn on the satellite receiver audio video receiver and TV and tune the TV to channel 90 to view the picture from the satelli
46. te receiver 1 Press TV on the remote to turn on the TV and audio video receiver Select an active channel on the TV Adjust the volume if necessary 2 Press TV MENU on the remote until Setup Menu is highlighted Press the button or on the remote to display the setup functions and then repeatedly press TV MENU to select VCR1 Chan function Autoprogram Mute Chan Mem Stored Video Menu Antenna A Audio Menu Cable Air Cable 3 Press 9 then 1 to tune the TV to channel 91 this is the channel to which the TV will tune automatically when you press the VCR1 button on the remote 8 27 Input1 91 Autoprogram Chan Mem Stored Antenna A Cable Air Cable 4 Press to enter channel 91 for VCR1 Chan Laserdisc player Repeat the above steps substituting VCR2 Chan and pressing 9 then 2 for channel 92 Then press to enter the channel Satellite Receiver Repeat the above steps substituting Cable Chan and pressing 9 then 0 for channel 90 Then press to enter the channel Note If you enter the wrong numbers press the number buttons to enter the correct number 8 27 S VIDEO 90 Antenna A Cable Air Cable VCR 1 Chan 91 Cable Chan 90 Using Your TV To Watch a TV Program 1 Press TV on the remote to turn on the TV and audio video receiver and set the remote to operate the TV 2 Press CHANNEL up or down on the remote to scan up or down for an act
47. urround modes when you press the SURROUND button press the BY PASS button and then the SURROUND button 3 Press 1 to Begin setup Just follow the directions on the screen Once the surround mode has been selected the receiver will always go to that surround mode when that input is selected Use this method to set up all inputs 17 Setting Up Your VCR There are several setup feature options for your VCR The VCR has an Interactive Guide that will take you step by step through the setup options for your VCR For complete operating information about your VCR see the VCR user s guide Setting U p the VCR Using the Interactive G uide 1 Press VCR1 to turn on the VCR audio video receiver TV and tune the TV to channel 91 Input 1 This also VCR MAIN MENU sets the remote to control the VCR 1 VCR Plus Programming RUNE 2 Press MENU PROGRAM on the remote to see the VOR dC DAD Setup ss MAIN MENU on the TV screen Then press 5 to display 7 the SETUP OPTIONS menu Press 1 to display the first SETUP GPTI NS screen for the Interactive Guide e 1 Interactive Guide 3 Press 1 to Begin setup Just follow the directions on SETUP the screen The setup procedure will help you configure your VCR Would you like to begin the setup procedure now 1 Begin setup Cancel To Auto Search Channels for the VCR s Channel M emory If you do not use the Interactive Guide follow the directions bel
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