RCA VR508, VR337 manual Recording While You’re Away Timer Recording, Setting a Timer Recording

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Recording a Program

Recording While You’re Away (Timer Recording)

The timer program feature lets you program the VCR to record up to eight different programs within a one year period. Before setting the timer, make sure that:

¥The clock is set correctly.

¥A tape with a safety tab has been inserted with enough tape to record the programs.

Setting a Timer Recording

1.Press MENU on the remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

2.Press 1 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu.

3.Press 1 to display the CREATE A NEW PROGRAM menu.

4.Press 1, 2, 3, or 4 to select type of program.

1ONE TIME Ñ single program recorded once.

2DAILY Ñ program recorded at same time every day.

3WEEKDAYS Ñ program recorded at same

time Monday through Friday.

4WEEKLY Ñ program recorded at same time once a week.

5.Press number buttons on the remote to enter the channel number (or INPUT on the remote to select line input), start time including AM or PM, end time, start date, and recording speed of the recording. Follow the on-screen prompts.

Press CLEAR on the remote to correct an entry.

6.Press MENU to enter your program.

If you have entered two programs whose times overlap. PROGRAMS OVERLAP appears on the screen.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 TIMER RECORDINGS

TIMER RECORDINGS

1 CREATE A NEW PROGRAM

HOW OFTEN SHOULD THIS

PROGRAM RECORD?

1 ONE TIME

PROGRAM 1 (ONE TIME)

 

CHANNEL

--

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROGRAM 1 (ONE TIME)

 

 

 

 

CHANNEL

 

08

 

 

 

 

 

 

START TIME --:-- --

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROGRAM 1 (ONE TIME)

 

 

 

 

CHANNEL

 

08

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

START TIME

 

 

02:10 PM

 

 

 

 

END TIME

 

 

 

03:35 PM

 

 

 

 

START DATE

08/04/96

 

 

 

 

 

 

TAPE SPEED SLP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1=SP 2=SLP

 

 

 

PRESS CLEAR TO CORRECT PRESS MENU TO SAVE

7.Repeat steps 3–6for additional programs and follow the directions on the screen.

8.If you are using a cable box, leave it turned on and tuned to the channel you want to record. Otherwise, turn off the VCR before recording begins.

PROGRAM 1 HAS BEEN SAVED

REMEMBER TO INSERT A RECORDABLE TAPE AND TURN THE VCR OFF BEFORE THE PROGRAM START TIME.

Stopping a Timer Recording

You can stop a recording by pressing and holding the STOP button on the remote or STOP•EJECT on the VCR for approximately three seconds.

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Contents USER’S Guide Product Registration Important InformationTable of Contents Choosing a Hookup Optional Hookups How to hook up two VCRs for copying tapesWhat type of Cable-TV system* do you have? Choose one answer from belowBasic hookup Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable BoxAdvanced hookup Back of VCRCable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable boxCable Box Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Only Pay ChannelsPlug in power cords of VCRs and TV . Continue to Connecting Two VCRs for Copying TapesOption a hookup Option B hookupStartup Check accessories with VCRInsert batteries in remote Turn on the TV Turn on the VCRTo change the Signal Type Place channels in the VCR’s memoryAdd or remove channels from the VCR’s memory Set the Alert Sound feature Use Tvvcr buttonSkip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups Set the Automatic Daylight-Saving Time Set the time and dateChan Channel Up or Down VCR Function ButtonsPlayback Power OffTo play a tape End of TapeAuto Play Feature Using the Playback FeaturesPicture Search Slow MotionTime Counter Display ButtonZero Search Index SearchCommercial Scan Search Button To Index SearchFrame Advance F. ADV Button Pause for Stop ActionAutomatic Tracking Manual TrackingNormal Recording RecordingsRecording Speeds To Make a RecordingExpress Recording Stopping an Express Recording in ProgressDisplay on TV Screen Recording While You’re Away Timer Recording Setting a Timer RecordingStopping a Timer Recording Timer Recording From the VCR’s Line Input Using the Recording FeaturesChecking or Clearing Timer Recordings Pro-Tect Plus Child Lock FeatureCopying and Editing Tapes Using Compatible Remote Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing TapesFront Panel Location of ControlsTape Compartment Channel or Tracking up or downDisplay Panel Back PanelCleaning the VCR SpecificationsLimited Warranty Trouble Heres what to try Trouble ChecksTime did not adjust for daylight savings Timer recording not madeVCR makes noise when stopped Cassette with safety tab removed does not start toIndex 3CH.4 Switch10,13,21 North Meridian Street Indianapolis,
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