RCA VR538 manual Cable Program 1 ONE Time

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4 Weekly — program recorded at same time once a week.
4. Press number buttons on the remote to enter the channel number (or INPUT to select line input), start time including AM or PM, end time, and start date of the recording. Just follow the on-screen prompts.
Press CLEAR to correct an entry.
If you receive all channels from a cable box or satellite receiver and have completed cable box setup on page 28, the VCR enters the output channel as the channel to be recording in the VCR Plus+ and Timer Programming menus.
5. Select recording speed using SPEED.
6. Press MENU•PROG to enter your program. A reminder appears which times out or you can press MENU•PROG to return to the main menu.
PROGRAMS OVERLAP may appear on the screen if you have entered two programs where the times overlap.
7. Repeat steps 2–6for additional programs or press MENU•PROG to remove the menu from the TV screen.
8. Turn off the VCR before recording begins.
TIMER appears in the VCR’s display panel when the timer has been programmed.
9. If using a cable box the VCR can control, turn on the cable box before the recording is to begin. If using a cable box the VCR cannot control, turn on the cable box and tune it to the channel you want to record before the recording is to begin.
2. Press 2 to select the Timer Programming menu.
3. Press 1, 2, 3, or 4 to select type of program.
1 One time — single program recorded once.
2 Daily — program recorded at same time every day.
3 Weekdays — program recorded at same time Monday through Friday.
1 VCR Plus+ Programming
How often should this program record?
1 One time
PROGRAM 1 - ONE TIME
Recording a Program
Recording While You’re Away (Timer Recording)
You can set a timer program with the TV on or the TV off. The timer program feature lets you program the VCR to record up to eight different programs within a one year period. Before setting the timer, make sure that:
• The clock is set correctly.
• A tape with safety tab has been inserted with enough tape to record the programs.
• The remote is set to control the VCR — using VCR1 (VCR2•LD).
• If you receive all channels through a cable box or satellite receiver, complete setup on page 28.
Setting a Timer Recording With TV On (On-screen Menus)
1. Press MENU•PROG on the remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR MAIN MENU

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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CABLE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROGRAM 1 - ONE TIME

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Channel

08

CABLE

 

 

 

 

 

Start Time

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PROGRAM 1 - ONE TIME

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Channel

08

CABLE

 

 

 

 

 

PROGRAM 1 -

ONE TIME

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Channel

 

08 CABLE

 

 

 

 

Start Time

02:10 PM

 

 

 

 

End Time

 

03:35 PM

 

 

 

 

Start Date

11/18/94 Fri

 

 

 

Tape Speed

SLP

 

 

 

Press CLEAR

to correct

 

 

 

Press MENU to save

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Program 1

has been saved

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Contents USER’S Guide Product Registration Important InformationTable of Contents Choosing a Hookup Optional Hookups How to hook up two VCRs for copying tapes?What type of Cable-TV system* do you have? Choose one answer from belowAntenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box Plug in power cords of VCR and TVBasic hookup Advanced 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 ChannelsPlug in power cords of VCRs and TV . Continue to Connecting Two VCRs for Copying TapesOption a hookup Option B hookupStartup Check accessories with VCRInsert batteries in remote Turn on the TV Turn on the VCRUse the on-screen menu system Using the number buttonsAdd or remove channels from the VCR’s memory Place channels in the VCR’s memoryUse Tvvcr button Set Auto TV/VCR featureSkip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups Skip this step if you used one of the basic 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 InstructionsAuto Play Feature Using the Playback FeaturesPause for Stop Action Slow MotionFrame Advance F.ADV Button Display ButtonAutomatic Tracking Manual 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 Operating Instructions Express Recording XPRExpress Display on TV Screen With the Remote Press VCR1 VCR2LD and thenRecording 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 Setting a Timer Recording With TV Off Clock On VCR Recording While You’re Away Timer RecordingChecking or Clearing a VCR Plus+ or Timer Recordings Editing 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 ChecksVCR makes noise when stopped VCR plus+ or timer recording not madeCassette with safety tab removed does not start to Rewind does not operateLimited Warranty Cleaning the VCR SpecificationsChanneltracking IndexFWD Fast Forward Recxpr Button Page Part Number 94-VR538-1
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