RCA VR538 manual Controlling a Cable Box or an RCA DSS Satellite Receiver

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Using the Remote Control

Controlling a Cable Box or an RCA DSS™ Satellite Receiver*

The CABLE button on the VCR’s remote is preprogrammed to control either a compatible RCA cable box or an RCA DSS satellite receiver. If the cable box is another manufacturer’s brand and it has its own remote, then you may be able to program the VCR’s remote to control the cable box. To program the remote for another manufacturer’s cable box, enter the code that corresponds to your brand.

Program the remote for a cable box

1. Turn on the cable box.

2. Point the VCR remote at the cable box.

3. Hold the CABLE button and press two number buttons to enter the code for your brand.

4. Release the buttons.

5.Press POWER on the remote. If the cable box turns off, setup is complete.

Cable Box Code List


		Code		Code
	Brand **	Number(s)	Brand **	Number(s)

	ABC	53,54	Philips	07, 08, 19, 26, 28, 29, 32,
	Anvision	07, 08		33, 40, 41
	Cablestar	07, 08	Pioneer	18, 20, 44
	Eagle	07, 08	Randtek	07, 08
	Eastern International	02	RCA	00, 27
	General Instrument	04, 05, 15, 23, 24, 25, 30,	Regal	12, 13
		36	Regency	02, 33
	Hamlin	12, 13, 34,48	Samsung	44
	Hitachi	37, 43	Scientific Atlanta	03, 22, 35
	Jerrold	04, 05, 15, 23, 24, 25, 30,	Sylvania	11
		36, 45, 46,47	Teknika	06
	Macon	37, 43	Texscan	10, 11
	Magnavox	07, 08, 19, 26, 28, 29, 32,	Tocom	17, 21,49, 50
		33, 40, 41	Unika	31, 32, 41
	NSC	09	Universal	51, 52
	Oak	01, 16, 38	Viewstar	07, 08, 19, 26, 28, 29, 32,
	Oak Sigma	16		33, 40, 41
	Panasonic	03, 27, 39	Warner Amex	44
			Zenith	14, 42

** The remote may not be able to control every cable box model of the brands listed.

Operate the cable box or RCA DSS satellite receiver

After you have set up your remote to control your cable box (if required), test the buttons to see which ones operate your cable box or RCA DSS satellite receiver.

1. Point the remote at the cable box or satellite receiver and press CABLE.

2. If the cable box or satellite receiver does not turn on in step 1, press CABLE and then POWER.

3. Use the “Cable Box Function Buttons” for the cable box or satellite receiver or test the other remote buttons for the satellite receiver box.

*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 hookupPlug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable box Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All ChannelsPosition Cable Box 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 systemPlace 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 DisplayButtons Component ButtonsVCR Function Buttons TV Function Buttons Cable Box or RCA DSS Satellite Receiver Function ButtonsProgram the VCR for remote control Controlling a VCRControlling 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 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 TrackingTime Counter Index SearchSome index marks may be missed by the VCR Time Search Go-To SearchPro-Tect Plus Locking Feature Blank SearchCommercial Scan Search Button Auto Repeat StopTypes of Recordings Basic Recording Operating InstructionsTo make a recording Recording Features Recording SpeedsRecording Pause 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 AwayRecording While You’re Away VCR Plus+* Recording A. ListCanadian 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