RCA VR538 manual 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

6. Place channels in the VCR’s memory.

Channels 2 through 13 including line input (L1 or L2) are in the VCR’s memory when you first turn it on. Pressing CHANNEL up or down stops on these channels. To get additional channels available on your antenna or cable system, you must use the Auto- Search Channels feature of the VCR. If you ever change cable or antenna signals, you may need to Auto-Search channels again.

A. Press VCR1 to set remote to control VCR.

B. Press MENU•PROG on the remote to see the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen. If the menu does not appear on the TV screen:

•Make sure TV is tuned to same channel as CH3 CH4 switch on VCR or the TV’s video input (refer to TV’s manual).

•Press VCR1 and then press MENU•PROG.

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

•Check the connections.

C. Press 4 to select CHANNEL SETUP.

D. Press 1 to begin Auto-Search Channels.

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

The VCR automatically selects ANTENNA or CABLE of the Tuning Mode feature in the CHANNEL SETUP menu. If you need to change the setting manually, press 3.

7. 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 VCR1.

B. Press MENU•PROG on the remote to see the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen.

C. Press 4 to select the CHANNEL SETUP menu.

D. Press 2 to select the ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS menu.

E. Follow the directions on the screen.

F. Add or remove more channels by entering channel numbers or using CHANNEL up or down.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR Plus+ Programming

2 Timer Programming

3 Review Programs

4 Channel Setup

CHANNEL SETUP

1 Auto-Search Channels

CH 14

Searching Channels

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR Plus+ Programming

2 Timer Programming

3 Review Programs

4 Channel Setup

CHANNEL SETUP

1 Auto-Search Channels

CHANNEL SETUP

1 Auto-Search Channels

2 Add/Remove Channels

ADD/REMOVE CHANNEL

CH 03

is presently ADDED

Press CLEAR to remove Press MENU to exit

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Contents USER’S Guide Product Registration Important InformationTable of Contents Choose one answer from below Optional Hookups How to hook up two VCRs for copying tapes?Choosing a Hookup What type of Cable-TV system* do you have?Advanced hookup Plug in power cords of VCR and TVAntenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box Basic hookupPosition Cable Box Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable boxCable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels Back of VCR Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Pay ChannelsOption B hookup Connecting Two VCRs for Copying TapesPlug in power cords of VCRs and TV . Continue to Option a hookupTurn on the VCR Check accessories with VCRStartup Insert batteries in remote Turn on the TVUse the on-screen menu system Using the number buttonsAdd or remove channels from the VCR’s memory Place channels in the VCR’s memorySkip this step if you used one of the basic hookups Set Auto TV/VCR featureUse Tvvcr button Skip this step if you used one of the advanced hookupsDisplay Set the time and dateVCR Function Buttons ButtonsComponent Buttons Cable Box or RCA DSS Satellite Receiver Function Buttons TV Function ButtonsControlling a VCR Program the VCR for remote controlOperate the TV Controlling a TVProgram the remote for a TV Operate the cable box or RCA DSS satellite receiver Controlling a Cable Box or an RCA DSS Satellite ReceiverProgram the remote for a cable box Operate the auxiliary component Controlling an RCA Auxiliary ComponentProgram the remote for an RCA auxiliary component To play a tape Operating InstructionsSlow Motion Using the Playback FeaturesAuto Play Feature Pause for Stop ActionManual Tracking Display ButtonFrame Advance F.ADV Button Automatic TrackingSome index marks may be missed by the VCR Time CounterIndex Search Go-To Search Time SearchCommercial Scan Search Button Pro-Tect Plus Locking FeatureBlank Search Stop Auto RepeatTo make a recording Types of RecordingsBasic Recording Operating Instructions Recording Pause Recording FeaturesRecording Speeds With the Remote Press VCR1 VCR2LD and then Express Recording XPROperating Instructions Express Display on TV ScreenRecording While You’re Away Setting Up the Cable Box or Satellite ReceiverCanadian List Recording While You’re Away VCR Plus+* RecordingA. List Recording While You’re Away VCR Plus+ Recording Setting a VCR Plus+ RecordingCable Program 1 ONE Time Editing a VCR Plus+ or Timer Recordings Recording While You’re Away Timer RecordingSetting a Timer Recording With TV Off Clock On VCR Checking or Clearing a VCR Plus+ or Timer RecordingsTimer Recording From the VCR’s Line Input Using Dual Remote with AutoEditTM Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing TapesFront Panel Location of ControlsDisplay Panel Back Panel CH3 CH4 SwitchTrouble Heres what to try Trouble ChecksRewind does not operate VCR plus+ or timer recording not madeVCR makes noise when stopped Cassette with safety tab removed does not start toLimited Warranty Cleaning the VCR SpecificationsChanneltracking IndexFWD Fast Forward Recxpr Button Page Part Number 94-VR538-1