Startup, Check accessories with VCR, Turn on the VCR | RCA VR538

Setting Up the VCR

Startup

1. Check accessories with VCR.

Contact your dealer if any items are missing.

ER	VC		R1	C
ER	VC			ABLE		TV
POW						TV
	VC	R		AUX
	VC		2•LD	AUX
REW			PLAY			FF
REC			STOP			PAUSE
DISPLAY			CHAN			SEARCH
L						V
O						O
V						L
MUTE			CHAN			PREV CH
1		2			3
4		5			6
7		8			9
INPUT		0				TV•VCR
		0
CLEAR		MENU		*		SPEED
		MENU		PROG
F.ADV			MOVE			EDIT
F.ADV						EDIT
_ SLOW		+		3TRACKING 4

2 “AAA” Batteries

RF Coaxial Cable

(Stock No. 207417)

Remote (Stock No. 221318)

2. Insert batteries in remote.

3.Turn on the TV.

A.Turn on the TV.

B. If you used one of the basic hookups, tune the TV to the channel selected with the CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR.

If you used one of the advanced hookups, tune the TV to the TV’s video input. (See TV owner’s manual for details.)

4.Turn on the VCR.

A.Press VCR1 on the remote.

The Interactive Guide appears the first time the VCR is turned on after connecting it. It is a step-by-step question-and-answer procedure that helps you select the feature options to set up the VCR quickly.

B. Select 1 to Begin setup and answer the on-screen questions or select 2 to Cancel.

If you choose not to use the Interactive Guide feature, then follow the remaining steps in this section to set up the VCR to work properly.

SETUP

The setup procedure will help you configure your VCR. Would you like to begin the setup procedure now?

1 Begin setup

2 Cancel

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RCA VR538 manual Startup, Check accessories with VCR, Insert batteries in remote Turn on the TV, Turn on the VCR

Contents

USER’S Guide Product Registration Important Information Table 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 below Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box Plug in power cords of VCR and TVBasic hookup Advanced hookup Plug 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 Channels Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV . Continue to Connecting Two VCRs for Copying TapesOption a hookup Option B hookup Startup Check accessories with VCRInsert batteries in remote Turn on the TV Turn on the VCR Use the on-screen menu system Using the number buttons Add or remove channels from the VCR’s memory Place channels in the VCR’s memory Use 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 hookups Display Set the time and date Buttons Component ButtonsVCR Function Buttons Cable Box or RCA DSS Satellite Receiver Function Buttons TV Function Buttons Controlling a VCR Program the VCR for remote control Controlling 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 Instructions Auto Play Feature Using the Playback FeaturesPause for Stop Action Slow Motion Frame Advance F.ADV Button Display ButtonAutomatic Tracking Manual Tracking Time Counter Index SearchSome index marks may be missed by the VCR Go-To Search Time Search Pro-Tect Plus Locking Feature Blank SearchCommercial Scan Search Button Stop Auto Repeat Types 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 then Recording While You’re Away Setting Up the Cable Box or Satellite Receiver Recording While You’re Away VCR Plus+* Recording A. ListCanadian List Recording While You’re Away VCR Plus+ Recording Setting a VCR Plus+ Recording Cable 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 Recordings Timer Recording From the VCR’s Line Input Using Dual Remote with AutoEditTM Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes Front Panel Location of Controls Display Panel Back Panel CH3 CH4 Switch Trouble Heres what to try Trouble Checks VCR makes noise when stopped VCR plus+ or timer recording not madeCassette with safety tab removed does not start to Rewind does not operate Limited Warranty Cleaning the VCR Specifications Channeltracking Index FWD Fast Forward Recxpr Button Page Part Number 94-VR538-1