RCA VR538 manual Important Information, Product Registration

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Introduction

Important Information

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this VCR to rain or moisture.

 

 

 

 

 

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE

 

WARNING

 

 

 

 

 

COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

 

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

 

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

 

DO NOT OPEN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This symbol indicates “dangerous

 

 

This symbol indicates important

 

 

 

 

voltage” inside the product that

 

 

instructions accompanying the

 

 

 

 

presents a risk of electric shock or

 

 

product.

 

 

 

 

personal injury.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cautions

To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.

ATTENTION: Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqú au fond.

Do not defeat the safety feature of the plug. The wide blade fits into the wall socket only one way.

If you need an extension cord, make sure it matches the plug of the VCR.

For U.S.A. — Operate VCR only on 120 volts, 60Hz AC power (normal house power).

For safety reasons, make sure any equipment or accessories connected to this product bears the UL listing mark, or if purchased and used in Canada, the CSA certification mark. If in doubt, contact qualified service personnel.

FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user’s authority to operate it.

Note To Cable TV Installer

This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code (Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1) which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

Product Registration

Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately. Returning this card allows us to contact you if needed.

Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase. Attach it here and record the serial and model numbers in case you need them. The numbers are located on the back of the VCR.

Model No. VR538

Serial No. _____________________________________________________________________

Purchase Date: ________________________________________________________________

Dealer/Address/Phone: ________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________

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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 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 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
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