RCA VR538 manual Location of Controls, Front Panel

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Location of Controls

Front Panel

POWER EJECT

Tape Compartment

PAUSE

PLAY

REW F.FWD

STOP

VCR SLP

VIDEO IN	AUDIO IN TV•VCR SPEED

Control Door

(Open Here)

MENU

TRACKING

CLEAR DISPLAY CHANNEL PROGRAM XPR

Remote Sensor

Control Door

(Open Here)

Arrow Buttons

Moves through the menu system when VCR MAIN MENU is on the TV screen.

Used for a timer recording with the TV off.

AUDIO IN Jack (L2)

Receives audio signals from another component, like a VCR or camcorder when it is connected to this jack.

CHANNEL•TRACKING Up or Down

Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCR’s channel memory.

Adjusts tracking when a tape is playing.

CLEAR

Resets time counter to 0:00:00.

Allows you to change entries for selected menu features.

DISPLAY

Displays VCR status displays on the TV screen or time counter.

Edits VCR Plus+ or timer recordings.

EJECT

Ejects the tape when the VCR is stopped.

F.FWD (Fast Forward)

Fast forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches the picture forward during playback.

MENU

Displays the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen. Selects features in the menu.

PAUSE

Pauses action for viewing during playback.

Pauses recording to prevent recording of unwanted scenes.

PLAY

Plays a tape.

PROGRAM XPR

Used to set a timer recording with the TV off.

POWER

Turns the VCR on or off.

REC•XPR

Starts VCR recording.

Used for express recording (XPR).

Remote Sensor

Receives signals from the remote control. Aim the remote at this sensor with no objects between them.

REW (Rewind)

Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches the picture in reverse during playback.

SPEED

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

STOP

Stops the normal functions such as record, playback, rewind, fast-forward, or pause.

TV•VCR

Switches the picture signal so that it either comes from the VCR or the TV channel. See page 10.

VIDEO IN Jack (L2)

Receives video signals from another component, like a VCR or camcorder, when it is connected to this jack.

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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 hookupCable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable boxPosition 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 dateComponent Buttons ButtonsVCR Function Buttons Cable Box or RCA DSS Satellite Receiver Function Buttons TV Function ButtonsControlling a VCR Program the VCR for remote controlProgram the remote for a TV Controlling a TVOperate the TV Program the remote for a cable box Controlling a Cable Box or an RCA DSS Satellite ReceiverOperate the cable box or RCA DSS satellite receiver Program the remote for an RCA auxiliary component Controlling 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 TrackingIndex Search Time CounterSome index marks may be missed by the VCR Go-To Search Time SearchBlank Search Pro-Tect Plus Locking FeatureCommercial Scan Search Button Stop Auto RepeatBasic Recording Operating Instructions Types of RecordingsTo make a recording Recording Speeds Recording FeaturesRecording 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 ReceiverA. List Recording While You’re Away VCR Plus+* RecordingCanadian 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