RCA 253 Series User Manual

For Systems: HT35713BD,
HT60903BD, 253 Series,
802 Series & 852 Series
User’s Guide
C USTOM H OME T HEATRE
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RCA 253 Series Specifications

General

Brand	RCA
Model	253 Series
Category	Home Theater System
Language	English

Summary

Important Information

Safety Precautions

General safety advice and precautions for the home theatre system components.

Product Information

Setting Up Your TV

To Autoprogram TV's Channel Memory

Steps to automatically program the TV's channel memory for optimal viewing.

To Add and Erase Channels from TV's Memory

Setting Up Your TV (Continued)

To Set Up TV Channels for VCR, Laserdisc Player, and Satellite Receiver

Configure TV channels to automatically tune to VCR, Laserdisc, or Satellite Receiver inputs.

Using Your System Remote Control

Turning On Your System

Turning Off Your System

Using Your System Remote Control (Continued)

Universal Remote Control

Overview of the RCA Universal Remote Control capabilities and setup.

Programming Your Remote

Programming Other Brands of Components

Steps to program the universal remote for non-RCA components.

Programming Your Remote (Continued)

Audio, Cable Box, and Satellite Receiver Codes

List of remote control codes for various audio equipment, cable boxes, and satellite receivers.

Television and VCR Remote Control Codes

List of remote control codes for televisions and VCRs.

Using Your Audio/Video Receiver

Adjusting Basic Sound Controls

Guide to adjusting volume, balance, bass, and treble settings.

Using Your Audio/Video Receiver (Continued)

Setting Surround Modes for Inputs

Setting Up Your VCR

VCR Setup via Interactive Guide

VCR Auto-Search Channels

Setting Up Your VCR (Continued)

Adding or Removing VCR Channels

Setting the VCR Clock

Using Your VCR (Continued)

Recording a Program

Instructions for recording a program onto a videotape.

Express Recording (XPR) Setup

How to perform express recording for up to four hours.

Timer Recording Setup

Detailed steps for programming timer recordings on the VCR.

VCR PLUS+ Recording Procedure

Instructions for recording programs using VCR Plus+ codes.

Using Your VCR (Continued)

Checking or Clearing VCR Recordings

Setting Up Your Speaker System

Testing the Speaker System

Balancing the Speaker System

Troubleshooting Checks

System Power Issues

Steps to resolve issues when the system or components have no power.

Remote Control Malfunctions

Troubleshooting steps for a non-responsive or locked-up remote control.

Component Control Failure

Troubleshooting when the remote fails to control system components.

Troubleshooting Checks (Continued)

No Video from VCR/Laserdisc Player

Steps to resolve issues where no video is displayed from VCR or laserdisc player.

Laserdisc Player Recording Problems