RCA VR538 manual Component Buttons, VCR Function Buttons

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Using the Remote Control

Buttons

Component Buttons

Press one of the buttons to set the remote to operate that component.

AUX (Auxiliary)

Used with POWER button to turn on a compatible RCA audio component. See page 17.

CABLE

Used with POWER button to turn on a compatible cable box or an RCA DSS™ satellite receiver.* See page 16.

TV

Turns on a compatible RCA, ProScan, or GE TV and sets the remote to control the TV.

Used with POWER button to turn on another brand of TV when the remote

is programmed to control that TV. See page 15.

VCR1

Turns on a compatible RCA, ProScan or GE VCR and sets remote to control VCR.

VCR2•LD

Turns on a compatible RCA, ProScan or GE VCR and sets remote to control VCR when it has been set up. See page 14.

Used with POWER button to turn on compatible RCA or ProScan LaserDisc player.

VCR Function Buttons

Press VCR1 (VCR2•LD) to set remote to control the VCR to use the function buttons.

Arrow Buttons (MOVE

)

FF (Fast Forward)

Allow you to move through the menus, enter data and change settings of selected features. See page 8.

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.

Fast forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped.

Searches the picture in forward motion during playback.

INPUT

Turns the line input (L1 or L2) in VCR display panel or VIDEO1 or VIDEO2 on TV screen on or off.

Line input refers to the signal coming from the component connected to the audio/video input jacks on the back (L1) or front of the VCR (L2).

DISPLAY

Shows the status displays on the TV screen. See pages 20 and 36.

Edits timer programs.

EDIT

Signals two properly connected VCRs to begin copying a tape. See page 34.

F.ADV (Frame Advance)

Lets you view one frame with each press of the button when tape is in stop-action pause.

MENU•PROG

Brings up 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.

Select a cable channel over 99 by pressing and holding 1 until 1--appears on the screen. Then press the other two numbers.

*DSS is a trademark of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of GM Hughes Electronics.

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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 tapes?Choosing a Hookup Choose one answer from belowBasic hookup Plug in power cords of VCR and TVAntenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box Advanced hookupPosition Cable Box Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable boxCable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels Back of VCROption 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 VCRUsing the number buttons Use the on-screen menu system Place channels in the VCR’s memory Add or remove channels from the VCR’s memorySkip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups Set Auto TV/VCR featureUse Tvvcr button Skip this step if you used one of the basic hookupsSet the time and date DisplayVCR Function Buttons ButtonsComponent Buttons TV Function Buttons Cable Box or RCA DSS Satellite Receiver Function ButtonsProgram the VCR for remote control Controlling a VCROperate 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 Operating Instructions To play a tapePause for Stop Action Using the Playback FeaturesAuto Play Feature Slow MotionAutomatic Tracking Display ButtonFrame Advance F.ADV Button Manual TrackingSome index marks may be missed by the VCR Time CounterIndex Search Time Search Go-To SearchCommercial Scan Search Button Pro-Tect Plus Locking FeatureBlank Search Auto Repeat StopTo make a recording Types of RecordingsBasic Recording Operating Instructions Recording Pause Recording FeaturesRecording Speeds Express Display on TV Screen Express Recording XPROperating Instructions With the Remote Press VCR1 VCR2LD and thenSetting Up the Cable Box or Satellite Receiver Recording While You’re AwayCanadian List Recording While You’re Away VCR Plus+* RecordingA. List Setting a VCR Plus+ Recording Recording While You’re Away VCR Plus+ RecordingCable Program 1 ONE Time Checking or Clearing a VCR Plus+ or Timer Recordings Recording While You’re Away Timer RecordingSetting a Timer Recording With TV Off Clock On VCR Editing a VCR Plus+ or Timer RecordingsTimer Recording From the VCR’s Line Input Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes Using Dual Remote with AutoEditTMLocation of Controls Front PanelDisplay Panel CH3 CH4 Switch Back PanelTrouble Checks Trouble Heres what to tryCassette with safety tab removed does not start to VCR plus+ or timer recording not madeVCR makes noise when stopped Rewind does not operateLimited Warranty Specifications Cleaning the VCRIndex ChanneltrackingFWD Fast Forward Recxpr Button Page Part Number 94-VR538-1