Operating Instructions, To play a tape | RCA VR538 manual

Playing a Tape

Operating Instructions

To play a tape

1. Turn on the TV and tune it to channel 3, 4, or TV’s video input to see the picture from the VCR.

2. Insert a tape in the VCR.

VCR automatically turns on. The cassette-in indicator lights, and the VCR indicator lights if the Auto TV/VCR feature is set to ON. The tape automatically begins playback if the safety tab on the cassette has been removed and the Auto Play feature is turned on.

REC•XPR

POWER EJECT

PAUSE

Safety Tab

3. Press PLAY, if necessary. PLAY appears in the VCR’s display panel.

4. Press TRACKING up or down on the remote or CHANNEL•TRACKING up or down on the VCR to remove any streaks from the picture, if necessary. Details are on page 20.

5. Press STOP on the VCR or remote.

6. Press REW.

The VCR automatically rewinds the tape if it reaches the end of the tape during playback. While rewinding, you can press POWER and the VCR will turn off after rewinding.

7. Press EJECT on the VCR to eject the tape once it is completely rewound.

REC•XPR

POWER EJECT

PAUSE

EJECT

PLAY

REW F.FWD

STOP

PLAY

REW F.FWD

STOP

STOP

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RCA VR538 manual Operating Instructions, To play a tape

Contents

USER’S Guide Important Information Product Registration Table of Contents Optional Hookups How to hook up two VCRs for copying tapes? Choosing a HookupWhat type of Cable-TV system* do you have? Choose one answer from below Plug in power cords of VCR and TV Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable BoxBasic hookup Advanced hookup Position Cable Box Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable boxCable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels Back of VCR Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV . Continue toOption a hookup Option B hookup Check accessories with VCR StartupInsert batteries in remote Turn on the TV Turn on the VCR Using the number buttons Use the on-screen menu system Place channels in the VCR’s memory Add or remove channels from the VCR’s memory Set Auto TV/VCR feature Use Tvvcr buttonSkip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups Skip this step if you used one of the basic hookups Set the time and date Display VCR Function Buttons ButtonsComponent Buttons TV Function Buttons Cable Box or RCA DSS Satellite Receiver Function Buttons Program the VCR for remote control Controlling a VCR Operate 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 Operating Instructions To play a tape Using the Playback Features Auto Play FeaturePause for Stop Action Slow Motion Display Button Frame Advance F.ADV ButtonAutomatic Tracking Manual Tracking Some index marks may be missed by the VCR Time CounterIndex Search Time Search Go-To Search Commercial Scan Search Button Pro-Tect Plus Locking FeatureBlank Search Auto Repeat Stop To make a recording Types of RecordingsBasic Recording Operating Instructions Recording Pause Recording FeaturesRecording Speeds Express Recording XPR Operating InstructionsExpress Display on TV Screen With the Remote Press VCR1 VCR2LD and then Setting Up the Cable Box or Satellite Receiver Recording While You’re Away Canadian List Recording While You’re Away VCR Plus+* RecordingA. List Setting a VCR Plus+ Recording Recording While You’re Away VCR Plus+ Recording Cable Program 1 ONE Time Recording While You’re Away Timer Recording Setting a Timer Recording With TV Off Clock On VCRChecking or Clearing a VCR Plus+ or Timer Recordings Editing a VCR Plus+ or Timer Recordings Timer Recording From the VCR’s Line Input Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes Using Dual Remote with AutoEditTM Location of Controls Front Panel Display Panel CH3 CH4 Switch Back Panel Trouble Checks Trouble Heres what to try VCR plus+ or timer recording not made VCR makes noise when stoppedCassette with safety tab removed does not start to Rewind does not operate Limited Warranty Specifications Cleaning the VCR Index Channeltracking FWD Fast Forward Recxpr Button Page Part Number 94-VR538-1