RCA VR538 manual Time Counter, Index Search, Some index marks may be missed by the VCR

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Playing a Tape

Using the Playback Features

Time Counter

The time counter shows the actual time it takes to record a program or play back a segment of a prerecorded tape. It helps locate the beginning or end of programs you taped. The time counter resets to 0:00:00 whenever the tape is ejected from the VCR.

For example, if a 30-minute program was recorded at the beginning of the tape, you would:

1.Insert the prerecorded tape.

2.Press DISPLAY twice to display only the time counter on the TV screen.

3.Press F.FWD on the VCR or FF on the remote to fast forward the tape until the time counter reads 0:30:00.

4.Press STOP.

This is the approximate end of the program and you can begin recording at this spot.

5.Press CLEAR to reset the time counter to 0:00:00.

6.Press DISPLAY twice to remove the time counter from the screen and return to the normal display mode.

Index Search

The VCR has a “VHS Index Search System” that automatically records an index mark on the tape every time you start recording. During playback you can locate the program you want to play by the number of index marks.

The VCR will automatically locate the index number you select. The VCR will search forward or reverse from the location you are on the tape.

1.Insert the prerecorded tape and press STOP.

2.Press SEARCH on the remote to display the INDEX SEARCH menu on the TV screen.

INDEX SEARCH

Enter Index number

01

Press FWD or REW

Press SEARCH to exit

3.Press two number buttons to enter the number of index marks you want the VCR to search.

Press CLEAR on the remote to correct an entry.

4.Press F.FWD on the VCR or FF on the remote to search forward or REW to search in reverse.

5.Press STOP to stop index searching.

Some index marks may be missed by the VCR.

•A mark too close to your location on the tape.

•The mark at the beginning of a recorded segment of five minutes or less.

•The first index mark on the tape when you start at the beginning of the tape.

Minutes Seconds

Hours

0:30:00

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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