RCA VR337, VR508 Place channels in the VCR’s memory, Add or remove channels from the VCR’s memory

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Setting Up the VCR

Startup

5. Place channels in the VCR’s memory.

The first time you turn on the VCR or after a power interruption, the VCR displays a message on the TV screen prompting you to perform the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH. If the message does not appear, go to step A below. If the message appears, follow the directions on the screen.

Wait until the channel numbers stop changing. This takes about one to two minutes. The TV tunes to the lowest channel found. Pressing CHANNEL up or down selects only the active channels.

If you ever need to manually set up channels because you change cable or antenna signals:

A. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen. If this menu does not appear:

¥Make sure the TV is tuned to same channel as the 3CH.4 switch on the VCR or the TVÕs video input (refer to TVÕs manual).

¥If you use a basic hookup, check the VCR indicator in display panel Ñ it should be on. Press TV•VCR to turn it on.

¥Check the connections.

B. Press 3 to display the CHANNELS menu.

C. Press 1 to begin AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH.

The VCR automatically selects the CABLE (cable TV) or

ANTENNA signal

To change the SIGNAL TYPE:

A. Follow steps A-B above.

B. Press 3 to switch the SIGNAL TYPE between CABLE and

ANTENNA.

6. Add or remove channels from the VCR’s memory.

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.

A. Press MENU on the remote to display the VCR MAIN

MENU.

B. Press 3 to display the CHANNELS menu.

C. Press 2 to display the ADD/REMOVE CHANNEL display.

D. Follow the directions on the screen.

E.Add or remove more channels using the CHANNEL up and down buttons.

AUTO-SEARCH CHANNELS

CONNECT ANTENNA CABLE...

THEN PRESS CH UP

VCR MAIN MENU

1 TIMER RECORDINGS

2 TIME

3 CHANNELS

CHANNELS

1 AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH

2 ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS

3 SIGNAL TYPE: CABLE

AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH

NOW SCANNING CHANNEL 14

PRESS ANY KEY TO CANCEL

VCR MAIN MENU

1 TIMER RECORDINGS

2 TIME

3 CHANNELS

CHANNELS

1 AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH

2 ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS

ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS

CHANNEL 03

IS PRESENTLY ADDED

PRESS CLEAR TO REMOVE PRESS MENU TO EXIT

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Contents USER’S Guide Important Information Product RegistrationTable of Contents What type of Cable-TV system* do you have? Optional Hookups How to hook up two VCRs for copying tapesChoosing a Hookup Choose one answer from belowAdvanced hookup Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable BoxBasic hookup Back of VCRPlug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable box Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Only Pay Channels Cable BoxOption a hookup Connecting Two VCRs for Copying TapesPlug in power cords of VCRs and TV . Continue to Option B hookupInsert batteries in remote Turn on the TV Check accessories with VCRStartup Turn on the VCRPlace channels in the VCR’s memory To change the Signal TypeAdd or remove channels from the VCR’s memory Use Tvvcr button Set the Alert Sound featureSkip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups Set the time and date Set the Automatic Daylight-Saving TimeVCR Function Buttons Chan Channel Up or DownTo play a tape Power OffPlayback End of TapePicture Search Using the Playback FeaturesAuto Play Feature Slow MotionDisplay Button Time CounterCommercial Scan Search Button Index SearchZero Search To Index SearchAutomatic Tracking Pause for Stop ActionFrame Advance F. ADV Button Manual TrackingRecording Speeds RecordingsNormal Recording To Make a RecordingStopping an Express Recording in Progress Express RecordingDisplay on TV Screen Setting a Timer Recording Recording While You’re Away Timer RecordingStopping a Timer Recording Checking or Clearing Timer Recordings Using the Recording FeaturesTimer Recording From the VCR’s Line Input Pro-Tect Plus Child Lock FeatureUsing Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes Copying and Editing Tapes Using Compatible RemoteTape Compartment Location of ControlsFront Panel Channel or Tracking up or downBack Panel Display PanelSpecifications Cleaning the VCRLimited Warranty Trouble Checks Trouble Heres what to tryVCR makes noise when stopped Timer recording not madeTime did not adjust for daylight savings Cassette with safety tab removed does not start to3CH.4 Switch Index10,13,21 North Meridian Street Indianapolis,