RCA VR539 manual Controlling a TV, Program the remote for a TV, Operate the TV

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Using the Remote Control

Controlling a TV

The VCR‘s remote is preprogrammed to control the basic functions of a compatible RCA, ProScan, or GE TV. The remote can also be set up to control other manufacturer‘s brands. To program the remote for another manufacturer’s TV, enter the code that corresponds to your brand.

Program the remote for a TV

1. Turn on the TV.

2. Point the VCR remote at the TV.

3. Hold the TV button and press two number buttons to enter the code for your brand. If the TV changes channels when the CHAN up or down button is pressed, setup is complete.

4. Release the buttons.

5.Repeat steps 2 – 4 with a different code if the first one does not work.

TV Code List


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

		Akai	03	Kawasho	03,06	Realistic	05
		AOC	06	Kenwood	06,12	Sampo	06
		Candle	06	Loewe	04	Samsung	06,09,12
		Citizen	06	Luxman	06	Sanyo	05,08
		Colortyme	06	LXI	04,05,07	Sears	01,05,06,07,
		Concerto	06	Magnavox	04,06,12		08,10,12
		Curtis Mathes	01,06	Marantz	04,06	Sharp	06,13
		Daewoo	06	MGA	06,12	Sony	03
		Daytron	06	Mitsubishi	06,12	Soundesign	06
		Electrohome	06,12	MTC	06	Sylvania	04,06,12
		Emerson	06	NAD	07	Technics	11
		Envision	05,06	NEC	06	Techwood	06
		Fisher	05,08	Panasonic	04,11	Teknika	06
		GE	00,01,06,11	Philco	04,06,12	TMK	06
		Goldstar	06,12	Philips	03,04,06,12	Toshiba	05,07,09
		Hallmark	06	Pioneer	06	Universal	00
		Hitachi	06	Portland	06	Victor	10
		Infinity	04	ProScan	01	Wards	00,01,04,06,
		J C Penney	00,01,06,09	Proton	06		12,13
		JBL	04	Quasar	11	Yamaha	12
		Jensen	06	Radio Shack	01,05,13	Zenith	02
		JVC	10,11	RCA	01,06,12

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

Helpful Hint: Notice the difference between the TV and VCR on-screen displays. This is one way to tell if the remote is set to control the VCR or the TV.

Operate the TV

After you have set up your remote to control your TV, test the TV buttons to see which ones operate your TV.

1. Point the remote at the TV and press TV.

2. If TV does not turn on in step 1, press TV and then POWER.

3. Use the “TV Function Buttons” as described on page 13.

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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 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 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 dateVCR Function Buttons ButtonsComponent Buttons Cable Box or 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 InstructionsAuto Play Feature Using the Playback FeaturesPause for Stop Action Slow MotionFrame Advance F.ADV Button Display ButtonAutomatic Tracking Manual 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 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 ReceiverCanadian List Recording While You’re Away VCR Plus+* RecordingA. List Recording While You’re Away VCR Plus+ Recording Setting a VCR Plus+ RecordingSetting a Timer Recording With TV On On-screen Menus Recording While You’re Away Timer RecordingEditing a VCR Plus+ or Timer Recording Setting a Timer Recording With TV Off Clock On VCRChecking or Clearing a VCR Plus+ or Timer Recording Timer 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-VR539-1