RCA VR538 User Manual

USER’S GUIDE

VR538

Important Information.............i

Table of Contents.....................1

Hooking Up the VCR.................2

Setting Up the VCR...................7

Using the Remote Control.......12

Playing a Tape.......................18

Recording a Program.............25

References.............................35

Index....................................42

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Introduction

WARNING

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WARNING

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To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert. ATTENTION: Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans

la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqú au fond.

Do not defeat the safety feature of the plug. The wide blade fits into the wall socket only one way. If you need an extension cord, make sure it matches the plug of the VCR.

For U.S.A. — Operate VCR only on 120 volts, 60Hz AC power (normal house power). For safety reasons, make sure any equipment or accessories connected to this product bears the UL

listing mark, or if purchased and used in Canada, the CSA certification mark. If in doubt, contact qualified service personnel.

FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user’s authority to operate it.

This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code (Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1) which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

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Model No.____________________________________________________________________ Serial No. _____________________________________________________________________ Purchase Date: ________________________________________________________________ Dealer/Address/Phone: ________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________

Important Information

VR538

Cautions

Note To Cable TV Installer

Product Registration

Introduction

Important Information

Warnings______________________________ i Cautions ______________________________ i Note to Cable TV Installer _______________ i Product Registration ____________________ i

Hooking Up the VCR

Choosing a Hookup ____________________ 2 Antenna or Cable System Without a

Cable Box _________________________ 3

Cable System With Cable Box to

Unscramble All Channels ___________ 4

Cable System With Cable Box to

Unscramble Only Pay Channels______ 5

Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes_ 6

Setting Up the VCR

Startup

Check Accessories With VCR ________ 7 Insert Batteries in Remote ___________ 7 Turn on TV and VCR _______________ 7 Use the On-screen Menu System _____ 8 Place Channels in VCR's Memory ____ 9 Add or Remove Channels from

VCR's Memory__________________ 9

Use

TV•VCR Button _______________ 10

Set the Auto TV/VCRFeature _______ 10 Set the Time and Date _____________ 11

Using the Remote Control

Component, VCR, TV, and Cable Box

or RCA Satellite Receiver Buttons __ 12-13 Controlling a VCR ____________________ 14 Controlling a TV ______________________ 15 Controlling a Cable Box or RCA DSS™

Receiver___________________________ 16 Controlling an RCA Auxiliary Component_ 17

Playing a Tape

Operating Instructions_________________ 18 Using the Playback Features

Auto Play Feature_________________ 19 Pause for Stop-Action______________ 19 Slow Motion______________________ 19 Picture Search ____________________ 19 DISPLAY Button __________________ 20 Frame Advance___________________ 20

Automatic Tracking _______________ 20 Manual Tracking__________________ 20 Time Counter_____________________ 21 Index Search _____________________ 21 Time Search ______________________ 22 Go-To Search _____________________ 22 Blank Search ______________________23 Commercial Scan _________________ 23 Pro-Tect Plus ™ Locking Feature____ 23 Auto Repeat______________________ 24

Recording a Program

Types of Recordings___________________ 25 Basic Recording –

Operating Instructions _____________ 25

Watch a TV Channel While VCR

is Recording a Different Channel ____ 25

Recording Features

Recording Speeds _________________ 26

Recording Pause __________________ 26 Express Recording (XPR)_______________ 27 Recording While You're Away

Setting Up the Cable Box

or Satellite Receiver _____________ 28 VCR Plus+ Recording___________ 29-30 Timer Recording With TV On_______ 31 Timer Recording With TV Off ______ 32 Checking or Clearing VCR Plus+ or

Timer Recordings_______________ 32 Editing VCR Plus+ or Timer

Recordings ____________________ 32 Timer Recording From the

VCR’s Line Input _______________ 33

Using Two VCRs for Copying

and Editing Tapes__________________ 34

References

Location of Controls

Front Panel_______________________ 35 Display Panel_____________________ 36 Back Panel _______________________ 37

Trouble Checks ____________________ 38-39 Limited Warranty _____________________ 40 Specifications_________________________ 41 Cleaning the VCR _____________________ 41 Index _____________________________ 42-43

Hooking Up the VCR

Choosing a Hookup

The hookups on pages 3 through 5 are divided into two hookup types: Basic (A) and Advanced (B).

The basic hookup shows the backs of TVs that have only an antenna/cable connection. It is the easier of the two and additional accessories may not be needed.

The advanced hookup shows the VCR hooked up to a monitor/receiver (TV with audio and video jacks) using a signal splitter. This connection may improve the picture quality as well as convenience of operation.

Answer the questions to choose the hookup for your VCR.

1. How do you receive your TV signals?

Choose one answer from below.

A. Outside antenna – Turn to page 3. B. Rabbit ears (set-top) and/or bow tie antenna – Turn to page 3. C. Cable System – Go to question 2.

2. What type of Cable-TV system* do you have?

Choose one answer from below.

A. Cable without a box – Turn to page 3. B. Cable box to unscramble all the channels – Turn to page 4. C. Cable box to unscramble only pay channels, such as HBO, Showtime,

Cinemax, etc. – Turn to page 5.

*You may need to contact your local cable company for assistance.

Optional Hookups

How to hook up two VCRs for copying tapes?

A. Select a hookup by answering questions 1 and 2 above. B. Then modify the connections as shown on page 6.

Hooking Up the VCR

Back of TV

Back of VCR

300/75 Ohm

Adapter

From Antenna

or Cable

Cable/

Antenna

VHF

UHF

RF Coaxial Cable

(supplied)

75 to 75/300 Ohm

Separator

IN FROM ANTENNA

OUT TO TV

INPUT

AUDIO VIDEO

OUTPUT

AUDIO VIDEO

Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box

A. Basic hookup.

Use this hookup for a simple connection which requires fewer accessories.

1. Set the CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR

to either channel 3 or 4.

You will tune the TV to this channel and use the TV•VCR button to watch the VCR.

2. Connect as shown.

This connection may require additional accessories not provided.

3. Plug in power cords of VCR and TV.

B. Advanced hookup.

Use this hookup for slightly improved picture quality and more convenient operation — use of TV•VCR button not required.

1. Connect as shown.

This connection requires additional accessories not provided.

2. Plug in power cords of VCR and TV.

You will tune the TV to its video input to watch the VCR.

Continue to page 7.

IN FROM ANTENNA

OUT TO TV

S-VIDEO

AUDIO

CABLE / ANTENNA

L /

MONO

RIGHT

VIDEO

INPUT

INOUT

From Antenna

or Cable

Back of VCR

Back of TV

300/75 Ohm

Adapter

RF Coaxial Cable

(supplied)

Audio/Video Cables

Signal

Splitter

INPUT

AUDIO VIDEO

OUTPUT

AUDIO VIDEO

Hooking Up the VCR

Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels

OUTIN

Cable Box

From Cable

RF Coaxial

Cable

Back of TV

Back of VCR

Cable/

Antenna

VHF

UHF

RF Coaxial Cable

(supplied)

75 to 75/300 Ohm

Separator

IN FROM ANTENNA

OUT TO TV

3 4

INPUT

AUDIO VIDEO

OUTPUT

AUDIO VIDEO

Position Cable Box

Position a remote-controllable cable box on top of the VCR as shown. Be sure not to block any of the VCR’s ventilation holes.

A. Basic hookup.

Use this hookup for a simple connection which requires fewer accessories.

1. Set the CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR

to either channel 3 or 4.

You will tune the TV to this channel and use the TV•VCR button to watch the VCR.

2. Connect as shown.

This connection may require additional accessories not provided.

3. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and

cable box.

B. Advanced hookup.

Use this hookup for slightly improved picture quality and more convenient operation — use of TV•VCR button not required.

1. Connect as shown.

This connection requires additional accessories not provided.

2. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and

cable box.

You will tune the TV to its video input to watch the VCR.

Continue to page 7.

VCR's Signals

Transmitters

Front of VCR

Wall

Cable Box

From Cable

Cable Box

RF Coaxial

Cable

Back of VCR

OUTPUT

AUDIO VIDEO

Audio/Video Cables

S-VIDEO

OUTIN

Signal

Splitter

INPUT

AUDIO VIDEO

RIGHT

AUDIO

L /

MONO

VIDEO INPUT

3 4

INOUT

Back of TV

RF Coaxial Cable

CABLE / ANTENNA

IN FROM ANTENNA

OUT TO TV

(supplied)

Hooking Up the VCR

Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels

(such as HBO, Showtime, Pay-Per-View, etc.)

OUTIN

Cable Box

From Cable

RF Coaxial

Cable

Back of VCR

Cable/

Antenna

VHF

UHF

RF Coaxial Cable

(supplied)

75 to 75/300 Ohm

Separator

IN FROM ANTENNA

OUT TO TV

3 4

INPUT

AUDIO VIDEO

OUTPUT

AUDIO VIDEO

Position Cable Box

Position a remote-controllable cable box on top of the VCR as shown. Be sure not to block any of the VCR’s ventilation holes.

A. Basic hookup.

Use this hookup for a simple connection which requires fewer accessories.

1. Set the CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR

to either channel 3 or 4.

You will tune the TV to this channel and use the TV•VCR button to watch the VCR.

2. Connect as shown.

This connection may require additional accessories not provided.

3. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and

cable box.

B. Advanced hookup.

Use this hookup for slightly improved picture quality and more convenient operation — use of TV•VCR button not required.

1. Connect as shown.

This connection requires additional accessories not provided.

2. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and

cable box.

You will tune the TV to its video input to watch the VCR. All pay channels are viewed through the VCR.

Continue to page 7.

VCR's Signals

Transmitters

Front of VCR

Wall

Cable Box

From Cable

Signal

Splitter

RF Coaxial Cable

Back of VCR

RF Coaxial Cable (supplied)

OUTPUT

AUDIO VIDEO

Audio/Video Cables

AUDIO VIDEO

S-VIDEO

INPUT

RIGHT

AUDIO

L /

MONO

VIDEO INPUT

Cable Box

OUTIN

3 4

INOUT

CABLE / ANTENNA

Back of TV

RF Coaxial Cable

IN FROM ANTENNA

OUT TO TV

Hooking Up the VCR

Connecting T wo VCRs for Copying Tapes

IN FROM

ANTENNA

OUT TO TV

Playback

VCR

Recording

VCR

RF Coaxial Cable

(supplied)

RF Coaxial

Cable

From Antenna, Cable

or Cable Box

Use the hookup to the TV

as previously selected on

pages 3, 4, or 5.

Audio/Video

Cables

IN FROM ANTENNA

OUT TO TV

3 4

INPUT

AUDIO VIDEO

OUTPUT

AUDIO VIDEO

3 4

INPUT

AUDIO VIDEO

OUTPUT

AUDIO VIDEO

Option A hookup.

Use this hookup for a simple connection which requires fewer accessories.

1. Select a hookup from pages 2 through 5

and then modify with this connection.

2. Set the CH3 CH4 switch on the playback

VCR to either channel 3 or 4.

You will tune the recording VCR to this channel to receive the signal from the playback VCR.

3. Connect as shown.

This connection may require additional accessories not provided.

4. Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV.

Option B hookup.

Use this hookup for slightly improved copy quality and more convenient operation — use of TV•VCR button not required.

1. Select a hookup from pages 2 through 5

and then modify with this connection.

2. Connect as shown.

This connection requires additional accessories not provided.

3. Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV.

You will select the audio/video input (L1 or L2) on the recording VCR to receive the signal from the playback VCR.

Continue to page 7.

Caution: The unauthorized recording of television programs and other materials may infringe the rights of others.

From Antenna, Cable

or Cable Box

Audio/Video

Cables

Audio/Video

Cables

OUTPUT

AUDIO VIDEO

OUTPUT

AUDIO VIDEO

INPUT

AUDIO VIDEO

INPUT

AUDIO VIDEO

3 4

Use the hookup to the TV

IN FROM ANTENNA

OUT TO TV

IN FROM ANTENNA

OUT TO TV

RF Coaxial

Cable

Playback

VCR (only)

Recording

VCR

as previously selected on

pages 3, 4, or 5.

Setting Up the VCR

1. Check accessories with VCR.

Contact your dealer if any items are missing.

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 CH4switch 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.

Remote (Stock No. 221318)

EDIT

F.ADV

SLOW

TRACKING

MUTE

PREV CH

DISPLAY

INPUT

CLEAR

SPEED

REW

PLAY FF

STOP

PAUSE

REC

PROG

•

1 4 7

3 6 9

2 5 8 0

TV•VCR

MOVE

RF Coaxial Cable

(Stock No. 207417)

2 “AAA” Batteries

Startup

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

1 Begin setup 2 Cancel

1 Begin setup

Setting Up the VCR

5. Use the on-screen menu system.

Point and Select is the method you use to move through the menu system. There are two ways to accomplish this method. One is using the MENU•PROG and number buttons on the remote that correspond to the numbered menu items. The second way is using MENU•PROG or MENU and arrow buttons on the remote or front of the VCR to point and select an item in the menu. Although there are two ways to access the menu system, only the number buttons are referenced throughout this manual to explain the VCR features and operations.

Using the number buttons

The number buttons allow you to point and select a menu item at the same time. They are also used to enter data and change settings of selected features.

An example of setting the time using the number buttons follows:

A. Press MENU•PROG to bring up the VCR MAIN

MENU on the TV screen.

B. Press 6to point and select SET VCR CLOCK. C. Enter the time and date with the number buttons

on the remote.

See page 11 for the details on how to

enter the data.

D. Follow the directions at the bottom of the screen

when you finish entering the data.

Using the arrow buttons

The on-screen menus can be accessed with either the arrow buttons on the remote or the front panel. Using the arrow buttons on the VCR front panel is especially helpful if the remote becomes inoperable. The up/down arrow buttons move the highlight bar up and down to point to a menu item, and the MENU•PROG button selects the item. They are also used to enter data and change settings of selected features. The left and right arrows move from one location to another with the right arrow moving forward and the left arrow moving backward.

An example of setting the time using the arrow buttons follows:

A. Press MENU•PROG or MENU to bring up the

VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen.

B. Press the down arrow button to highlight SET

VCR CLOCK. C. Press MENU•PROG or MENU to select. D. Enter the time and date with the up and down

arrow buttons. Press the up or down arrow

button to move through the numbers to enter the

first digit. E. Press the right arrow button to move one space to

the right. F. Repeats steps D and E until the time and date are

entered.

Note: Use the left arrow if you need to move

backward. G. Follow the directions at the bottom of the screen

when you finish entering the data.

PROG

1 4 7

3 6 9

2 5 8 0

PROG

MOVE

Remote

Front of VCR

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR Plus+ Programming 2 Timer Programming 3 Review Programs 4 Channel Setup 5 VCR Setup Options 6 Set VCR Clock

1 VCR Plus+ Programming

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR Plus+ Programming

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR Plus+ Programming 2 Timer Programming 3 Review Programs 4 Channel Setup 5 VCR Setup Options 6 Set VCR Clock

6 Set VCR Clock

SET VCR CLOCK

Time --:--

(hh:mm)

Date --/--/--

Press MENU to exit

SET VCR CLOCK

Time --:--

SET VCR CLOCK

Time 11:30 AM

Date 08/04/9-

(mm/dd/yy)

Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU to set

Startup

Setting Up the VCR

6. Place channels in the VCR’s memory.

Channels 2 through 13 including line input (L1 or L2) are in the VCR’s memory when you first turn it on. Pressing CHANNEL up or down stops on these channels. To get additional channels available on your antenna or cable system, you must use the Auto- Search Channels feature of the VCR. If you ever change cable or antenna signals, you may need to Auto-Search channels again.

A. Press VCR1 to set remote to control VCR. B. Press MENU•PROG on the remote to see the VCR MAIN MENU

on the TV screen. If the menu does not appear on the TV screen:

• Make sure TV is tuned to same channel as CH3 CH4

switch on VCR or the TV’s video input (refer to TV’s manual).

• Press VCR1and then press MENU•PROG.

• If you use a basic hookup, check VCR indicator in display panel — it should be on. Press TV•VCR to turn it on.

• Check the connections.

C. Press 4 to select CHANNEL SETUP. D. Press 1 to begin Auto-Search Channels.

Wait until the channel numbers stop changing. This takes about one to two minutes. The TV will then tune to the lowest channel found. Pressing CHANNEL up or down will select only the active channels.

The VCR automatically selects ANTENNA or CABLE of the Tuning Mode feature in the CHANNEL SETUP menu. If you

need to change the setting manually, press 3.

7. Add or remove channels from the VCR’s memory.

You may want to add or remove channels if some of the channels are not active, have weak signals, or you do not want to watch them.

A. Press VCR1. B. Press MENU•PROG on the remote to see the VCR MAIN MENU

on the TV screen.

C. Press 4 to select the CHANNEL SETUP menu. D. Press 2 to select the ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS menu. E. Follow the directions on the screen. F. Add or remove more channels by entering channel numbers or

using CHANNEL up or down.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR Plus+ Programming 2 Timer Programming 3 Review Programs 4 Channel Setup

1 VCR Plus+ Programming

CHANNEL SETUP

1 Auto-Search Channels

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR Plus+ Programming 2 Timer Programming 3 Review Programs 4 Channel Setup

1 VCR Plus+ Programming

Startup

CH 14

Searching Channels

CHANNEL SETUP

1 Auto-Search Channels

CHANNEL SETUP

1 Auto-Search Channels 2 Add/Remove Channels

2 Add/Remove Channels

ADD/REMOVE CHANNEL

CH 03

is presently ADDED

Press CLEAR to remove Press MENU to exit

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR Plus+ Programming 2 Timer Programming 3 Review Programs 4 Channel Setup 5 VCR Setup Options

1 VCR Plus+ Programming

Setting Up the VCR

8. Use TV•VCR button.

Skip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups.

When using one of the basic hookups, the TV•VCR button lets you switch between the picture coming from the VCR or the picture from the TV channel. This button allows you to record a program on the VCR while watching another channel on the TV.

Details are on page 25.

A. Press VCR1 to set the remote to control the VCR. B. Press TV•VCR to see the picture from the VCR. The VCR

indicator lights in the display panel.

C. Press CHANNEL up or down to change channels on the VCR.

The channel number changes on the TV screen and in the display panel.

D. Press TV•VCR to see the TV channels.

The VCR indicator does not light in the display panel. Change channels using the TV’s remote.

E. Return the TV to the VCR viewing channel —

CH3 or CH4.

F. Press VCR1, then TV•VCR to switch back to the picture from

the VCR.

9. Set Auto TV/VCR feature.

Skip this step if you used one of the basic hookups.

If you have connected your VCR using the video input of your TV, you can prevent the VCR indicator from turning on automatically.

A. Press MENU•PROG on remote to see VCR MAIN MENU. B. Press 5 to display SETUP OPTIONS. C. Press 3 to display CUSTOM SETUP. D. Press 2 to select Auto TV/VCR. E. Press 2 to switch between ONand OFF.

• Select ON if you used one of the basic hookups and watch

your VCR on channel 3 or 4 of your TV. You will then press the TV•VCR button to turn the VCR indicator on or off to switch between the picture coming from the VCR or television channels.

• Select OFF if you used one of the advanced hookups and

watch your VCR on the video input channel of your TV. The VCR indicator will not turn on automatically.

Pressing TV•VCR on the remote will still turn the VCR indicator on or off.

SETUP OPTIONS

1 Interactive Guide 2 VCR Plus+ Setup 3 Custom Setup

1 Interactive Guide

CUSTOM SETUP

1 Remote Control: VCR1 2 Auto TV/VCR: ON

1 Remote Control: VCR1

CUSTOM SETUP

1 Remote Control: VCR1 2 Auto TV/VCR: ON 3 Auto Play: ON 4 Auto Repeat: OFF 5 Panel Display: AUTO

0 Exit to Setup

2 Auto TV/VCR: OFF

Startup

Setting Up the VCR

Startup

10. Set the time and date.

When you first turn on the VCR, --:-- appears in the clock area of the VCR’s display panel.

A. Press MENU•PROG on remote to display the VCR MAIN

MENU on the TV screen. B. Press 6 to display SET VCR CLOCK. C. Enter the time and date with the number buttons on the

remote.

• Press 0 before single-digit numbers. Example: press 0, then 5, then 0, then 7 for a time

of 5:07. Press 1 for AM or 2 for PM.

• Press CLEAR on the remote to change incorrect entries.

D. Press MENU•PROG on remote to remove SET VCR CLOCK

from the TV screen and start the clock.

E. Press 0 to exit the menu system.

The time will appear in the VCR’s display panel and the time and date will appear on the TV screen whenever you press

DISPLAY.

VCR SLP

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR Plus+ Programming 2 Timer Programming 3 Review Programs 4 Channel Setup 5 VCR Setup Options 6 Set VCR Clock

1 VCR Plus+ Programming

SET VCR CLOCK

Time --:--

(hh:mm)

Date --/--/--

Press MENU to exit

Using the Remote Control

Buttons

AUX (Auxiliary)

Used with POWER button to turn on a compatible RCA audio component.

See page 17.

CABLE

Used with POWER button to turn on a compatible cable box or an RCA DSS™ satellite receiver.* See page 16.

Turns on a compatible RCA, ProScan, or GE TV and sets the remote to control the TV.

Used with POWER button to turn on another brand of TV when the remote

is programmed to control that TV.

See page 15.

VCR1

Turns on a compatible RCA, ProScan or GE VCR and sets remote to control VCR.

VCR2•LD

Turns on a compatible RCA, ProScan or GE VCR and sets remote to control VCR when it has been set up. See

page 14.

Used with POWER button to turn on compatible RCA or ProScan LaserDisc player.

Arrow Buttons (MOVE )

Allow you to move through the menus, enter data and change settings of selected features. See page 8.

CHAN (Channel) Up or Down

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

CLEAR

Resets time counter to 0:00:00. Allows you to change entries when

setting the clock or VCR for a VCR Plus+ or a timer recording.

DISPLAY

Shows the status displays on the TV screen. See pages 20 and 36.

Edits timer programs.

EDIT

Signals two properly connected VCRs to begin copying a tape. See page 34.

F.ADV (Frame Advance)

Lets you view one frame with each press of the button when tape is in stop-action pause.

FF (Fast Forward)

Fast forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped.

Searches the picture in forward motion during playback.

INPUT

Turns the line input (L1 or L2) in VCR display panel or VIDEO1 or VIDEO2 on TV screen on or off.

Line input refers to the signal coming from the component connected to the audio/video input jacks on the back (L1) or front of the VCR (L2).

MENU•PROG

Brings up VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen.

Exits or removes a menu from the screen.

Selects a menu item.

Numbers (0 through 9)

Select a channel up to 99 by pressing two numbers.

Select a cable channel over 99 by pressing and holding 1 until 1-- appears on the screen. Then press the other two numbers.

Component Buttons

Press one of the buttons to set the remote to operate that component.

VCR Function Buttons

Press VCR1 (VCR2•LD) to set remote to control the VCR to use the function buttons.

*DSS is a trademark of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of GM Hughes Electronics.

Using the Remote Control

Arrow Buttons (MOVE )

Allow you to move through the menus, enter data and change settings of selected features.

CHAN (Channel) Up or Down

Selects next higher or lower channel in the TV’s channel memory when remote is set to control a TV.

CLEAR

Removes menus or status displays from the screen.

DISPLAY

Shows the status displays on the screen.

Removes menus or displays from the screen.

MUTE

Turns the TV sound on or off.

Numbers (0 through 9 )

Select a channel up to 99 by pressing two numbers.

To select a cable channel over 99, press and hold 1 until 1-- appears on the screen. Then press the other two numbers.

POWER

Turns off a compatible TV when remote is set to control that TV.

Used with TV button to turn on a compatible TV that the remote has been programmed to control.

See page 15.

PREV CH (Previous Channel)

Switches between two channels. Select one channel and then select

another. Press PREV CH to switch between the two channels.

VOL (Volume) Up or Down

Raises and lowers sound of TV.

CHAN (Channel) Up or Down

Selects next higher or lower channel in the cable box or RCA DSS satellite receiver’s channel memory when remote is set to control a cable box or satellite.

Numbers (0 through 9 )

Select a channel up to 99 by pressing two numbers.

POWER

Turns off a compatible cable box or RCA DSS satellite receiver when remote is set to control that cable box or RCA DSS satellite receiver.

PAUSE

Pauses action for viewing during playback.

Pauses recording to prevent recording of unwanted scenes.

PLAY

Plays a tape.

POWER

Turns off VCR when remote is set to control the VCR.

PREV CH (Previous Channel)

Switches between two channels. Select one channel and then select

another. Press PREV CH to switch between the two channels.

REC

Starts VCR recording. Used for express recording (XPR).

See page 27.

REW (Rewind)

Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped.

Searches the picture in reverse motion during playback.

Displays INDEX, TIME, GO-TO and BLANK SEARCH menus on TV.

Advances tape 60 or 120 seconds during playback.

SLOW - / +

Used for slow-motion playback.

SPEED (Tape Speed)

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

STOP

Stops the normal functions such as record, playback, rewind, fast forward, and pause of the VCR.

TRACKING Up or Down

Lets you manually reduce the streaks that may appear on the picture during play, slow, or pause.

Reduces picture “jitter” during stopaction playback.

TV•VCR

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

VCR Function Buttons (continued)

TV Function Buttons

Press the TV button to set remote to control a compatible TV. Some buttons may not work with the TV.

Cable Box or RCA DSS™ Satellite Receiver Function Buttons

Press the CABLE button to set remote to control a compatible cable box or RCA DSS satellite receiver (if connected). Some buttons may not work with the cable box or RCA DSS satellite receiver. For the RCA DSS satellite receiver, you will want to test the other remote buttons to see which ones work with the satellite receiver.

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