RCA RCU500 warranty Operating Your VCR, Turn the VCR On and Off, Using the VCR function buttons

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Operating Your VCR

Turn the VCR On and Off.

1.Press VCR1 or VCR2•LDto set the remote to control the VCR. (Most RCA, GE and ProScan models will only turn on when pressing VCR not POWER).

2.Press POWER to turn the VCR on or off.

Using the VCR function buttons.

1.Turn on the VCR.

2.Insert a tape in the VCR.

3.Press PLAY to start the tape.

4.Press STOP when you are finished.

5.Press REW to rewind the tape.

6.Press PAUSE to pause the tape.

Record one channel and watch another.

1.Press VCR1 or VCR2•LD to set the remote to control the VCR.

2.Tune the VCR to the channel you want to record.

3.Press REC to start recording.

4.Press TV/VCR.

5.Press TV to set the remote to control the TV.

6.Press CHANNEL UP or DOWN to change channels on the TV.

7.To see the channel you are recording,

tune the TV to channel 3 or 4 (same as CH3/4 switch on the VCR). Tune to 90, 91, or 92 for some RCA, GE or ProScan products.

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Contents Remote Control Code Search Button Button DescriptionNumber Buttons Determine if your remote needs programming Setting Up Your Universal RemotePlace Batteries in the remote Release Codesrch Programming a Device using Code SearchProgramming Your Universal Remote Programming a Device using Code Lists VCRUse the buttons below to adjust features on your TV Operating Your TVTurning the TV On and Off Change Channels on the TVPress Menuprog Operating Your Cable BoxOperating Your Satellite Receiver Using the VCR function buttons Operating Your VCRTurn the VCR On and Off Record one channel and watch anotherOperating Your Laserdisc Player Operating Your Audio EquipmentUsing the Menu Functions for RCA Televisions Using the Menu Functions for Other TelevisionsOperating Your TV/VCR Combo Unit Special OperationsTV Code List JVCVCR Code List Laserdisc Player Code List Satellite Receiver Code ListCable Box Code List TV/VCR CombinationsAudio Equipment Code List Hometheatre

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RCU500 specifications

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