RCA VR651HF manual VCR Features, Recording Features, Express Recording XPR, To Activate XPR

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VCR Features

Recording Features

Your VCR provides many ways to capture programming:

1.Recording lets you press one button to record a program.

2.Express Recording (XPR) allows recording to start while a program is being watched. This feature automatically stops recording after a designated period of time.

3.Timer Recording program the VCR for a daily, weekly, or one-time recording which will automatically start and stop at the times you set.

4. Timer Recording with the VCR Plus+ System program the VCR by entering a PlusCode programming number found in most TV program listings.

Express Recording (XPR)

Use XPR to quickly record the remaining portion of a program being watched. XPR is a great way to capture the end of a sporting event that has run into overtime or a live broadcast that runs long.

XPR works in 30-minute increments. You can capture the last 30, 60, 90, etc. minutes of programming (providing on tape length), up to four hours total.

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Record Length 0:00

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Record Length 1:30

Press REC to set length

Press REC to set length

To Activate XPR:

1.If necessary, turn on the VCR and tune it to the channel with the desired programming.

2.If necessary, insert a tape with its safety tab in place into the VCR. Make sure it is cued to record at the proper starting point.

Note: To override the preferred tape speed setting, press the SPEED button on the remote control repeatedly to toggle between SP and SLP choices.

3.Press the RECORD button on the remote control or VCR front panel to start recording.

4.Repeatedly press the RECORD button to set up the recording duration.

Each press of the RECORD button adds 30 minutes of recording time.

The VCR automatically turns off after recording for the set time.

To stop an XPR recording, press and hold the STOP button on the remote control or VCR front panel for several seconds until STOP appears on the VCR on-screen display.

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Contents VCR Changing Entertainment. AgainImportant Information Product RegistrationKey Features Overview IntroductionFront Audio/Video Input Jacks Table of Contents Audio Set-Up Features Chapter Overview Changing Entertainment. AgainThings to Consider Before Connecting Components Connections & SetupCable Considerations Using the RF Coaxial Cable to Connect VCR to a TV Choose Your ConnectionConnect the VCR to the TV Go ToConnect the antenna/cable feed to the VCR Connect the antenna to your satellite receiver TV + VCR + Satellite ReceiverConnect satellite receiver to the VCR Connect the satellite feed to the satellite receiverConnect the cable box to the VCR TV + VCR + Cable BoxConnect the cable feed to your cable box Plug in the VCR Set the VCR’s CH 3/4 SwitchPut Batteries in the Remote Control Turn on the TV and VCRAccessing Menus Using the Remote Control to Navigate On-Screen MenusComplete the QuickSet Guide VCR Basics RecordingThis page left blank intentionally Using the VCR’s Menu System Cable Box Setup Using On-Screen MenusUsing On-Screen Menus to Set Up Features LanguageVCR Channels List Auto Channel SearchingChanging the Signal Type Adding or Removing ChannelsTime and Date Auto Clock Set FeatureSetting the Time Zone To Turn Auto Clock Set onSetting Time and Date Manually Setting Daylight-Saving TimeTo Access Auto Play Additional Set Up Features in the Preferences MenuTo Access the Preferences menu Remote VCR1/VCR2 OptionEnergySaver To Access Auto TV/VCRAuto TV/VCR Front Panel Brightness VCR DisplayTo Select a Preferred Tape Speed Tape SpeedSet Auto Repeat To Override the Preferred Tape SpeedThis page left blank intentionally Using Remote Control Using the Remote Control Using the Remote ControlButtons of the Remote Control Operating a TV with the VCR’s Remote Control Using the Input ButtonDo You Need to Program the Remote? Programming the Remote ControlOperating the TV TV Codes This page left blank intentionally Using the VCR’s Features Express Recording XPR VCR FeaturesRecording Features To Activate XPRTo Set Up to as Many as Eight Timer Recording Programs Timer RecordingStopping a Timer Recording Reviewing and Clearing ProgramsVCR Plus+ System Mapping VCR Plus+ ChannelsAmerican Movie Classics VCR Plus+ System Worksheet HBO EspnCopying and Editing Tapes Using Two VCRs Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP Second Audio ProgramSlow Motion Picture Search OptionsForward and Reverse Search Frame AdvanceZero Search Index SearchTo Activate Index Search Tracking Pro-Tect Plus Locking FeatureTime Counter On-Screen Displays Reception Audio Set-Up FeaturesTape Playback To Display the Audio MenuOther Information General VCR Problems Troubleshooting TipsOther Information Recording Problems Playback ProblemsTape plays back in slow motion Specifications Cleaning the VCRFront Panel Display Panel Function DisplaysBack Panel RCA VCR Limited Warranty For how long after your purchaseVideo Input Channel Variations How to Find Your TV’s Video Input ChannelCommon Video Line Input scenarios Advanced Connection Using A/V and RF Coaxial CablesConnect the satellite receiver to the VCR Glossary Index Index This page intentionally left blank Thomson multimedia Inc