RCA VR538 manual TV Function Buttons, Cable Box or RCA DSS Satellite Receiver Function Buttons

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Using the Remote Control

VCR Function Buttons (continued)

PAUSE

Pauses action for viewing during playback.

Pauses recording to prevent recording of unwanted scenes.

PLAY

Plays a tape.

POWER

Turns off VCR when remote is set to control the VCR.

PREV CH (Previous Channel)

Switches between two channels.

Select one channel and then select another. Press PREV CH to switch between the two channels.

REC

Starts VCR recording.

Used for express recording (XPR). See page 27.

REW (Rewind)

Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped.

Searches the picture in reverse motion during playback.

SEARCH

Displays INDEX, TIME, GO-TO and BLANK SEARCH menus on TV.

Advances tape 60 or 120 seconds during playback.

SLOW - / +

Used for slow-motion playback.

SPEED (Tape Speed)

Selects a recording speed (SP, LP, SLP).

STOP

Stops the normal functions such as record, playback, rewind, fast forward, and pause of the VCR.

TRACKING Up or Down

Lets you manually reduce the streaks that may appear on the picture during play, slow, or pause.

Reduces picture “jitter” during stop- action playback.

TV•VCR

Switches the picture signal so

that it either comes from the VCR or the TV channel. See page 10.

TV Function Buttons

Press the TV button to set remote to control a compatible TV. Some buttons may not work with the TV.

Arrow Buttons (MOVE )

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

CHAN (Channel) Up or Down

Selects next higher or lower channel in the TV’s channel memory when remote is set to control a TV.

CLEAR

Removes menus or status displays from the screen.

DISPLAY

Shows the status displays on the screen.

Removes menus or displays from the screen.

MUTE

Turns the TV sound on or off.

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.

POWER

Turns off a compatible TV when remote is set to control that TV.

Used with TV button to turn on a compatible TV that the remote has been programmed to control.

See page 15.

PREV CH (Previous Channel)

Switches between two channels.

Select one channel and then select another. Press PREV CH to switch between the two channels.

VOL (Volume) Up or Down

Raises and lowers sound of TV.

Cable Box or RCA DSS™ Satellite Receiver Function Buttons

Press the CABLE button to set remote to control a compatible cable box or RCA DSS satellite receiver (if connected). Some buttons may not work with the cable box or RCA DSS satellite receiver. For the RCA DSS satellite receiver, you will want to test the other remote buttons to see which ones work with the satellite receiver.

CHAN (Channel) Up or Down

Selects next higher or lower channel in the cable box or RCA DSS satellite receiver’s channel memory when remote is set to control a cable box or satellite.

Numbers (0 through 9 )

Select a channel up to 99 by pressing two numbers.

POWER

Turns off a compatible cable box or RCA DSS satellite receiver when remote is set to control that cable box or RCA DSS satellite receiver.

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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 hookupPlug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable box Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All ChannelsPosition Cable Box 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 dateButtons Component ButtonsVCR Function Buttons Cable Box or RCA DSS Satellite Receiver Function Buttons TV Function ButtonsControlling a VCR Program the VCR for remote controlControlling a TV Program the remote for a TVOperate the TV Controlling a Cable Box or an RCA DSS Satellite Receiver Program the remote for a cable boxOperate the cable box or RCA DSS satellite receiver Controlling an RCA Auxiliary Component Program the remote for an RCA auxiliary componentOperate the 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 TrackingTime Counter Index SearchSome index marks may be missed by the VCR Go-To Search Time SearchPro-Tect Plus Locking Feature Blank SearchCommercial Scan Search Button Stop Auto RepeatTypes of Recordings Basic Recording Operating InstructionsTo make a recording Recording Features Recording SpeedsRecording Pause 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 ReceiverRecording While You’re Away VCR Plus+* Recording A. ListCanadian 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
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