RCA VPT 385 XPR and Timer, TV Viewing During a Timer Recording, Timer Recording Checklist

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Timer Recording

The information on this page tells you how to set up

your VCR for Timer Recording after you have programmed the timer. (The programming instructions are on pages 24-25.) When you have finished programming the timer, follow the steps in the drawing to prepare for timer recording. We suggest that you

make one or more short timer recordings for practice so you won't be disappointed later on.

If you have a Daily or Weekly program in the VCR timer, you should check the steps in the drawing sometime before the recording time to be sure that your VCR is ready to record.

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Timer Recording Checklist

Before your VCR timer can record a TV broadcast, all the conditions listed here must be fulfilled. They are presented as a checklist you can use until you are familiar with your VCR.

[] Cassette inserted in the VCR. (TIMER flashes if not.)

[] Cassette has its safety tab in place. (If not, the cassette is ejected.) (See "Erase Protection" on page

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is to remind you to insert a new cassette or cover the safety tab.

XPR and Timer

The timer cannot begin recording if the VCR is already recording with XPR, and vice versa. You can use XPR along with Timer Recording, but be careful that the XPR recording will end before the first timer recording begins.

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[] Cassette length and recording speed are adequate for program(s) to be recorded.

[] Cassette rewound to beginning or to place desired on tape.

[] Clock set to correct time and date.

[] Timer has been programmed. ("PROG" will be displayed.)

[] POWER has been turned off. "TIMER" appears only if the timer is programmed and the VCR is off.

Programming Reminders

The timer light will flash when you turn off the VCR

if you have programmed the timer but forgotten to insert a cassette.

If the cassette, in the VCR has its safety tab removed (page 9), the VCR will eject it after you have programmed the timer and turned off the VCR. This

TV Viewing During a Timer Recording

When the VCR turns on automatically to make a timer recording, it does not disturb whatever program you may be watching at the time. Press the VCR/TV switch to turn on the VCR light if you want to monitor the

recording.

Stopping a Timer Recording in Progress

Press POWER and then press STOP within 10 seconds. (Press POWER once more to turn off the VCR). This erases a Normal program from the timer's memory, but a Daily or Weekly program will record on the next scheduled day.

Timer Recording From the Line Input

It is also possible to timer record from the VCR's Line input. Just enter "91" for the channel. This is particularly convenient if you have a satellite receiver or similar device attached to the VCR's Line input.

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Contents VideoCassette Recorder Safety Precautions Wai, ranty RegistrationUsing This Manual ContentsWhen you unpack your new VCR, be sure you have InstallationLocation Antenna Connections Disconnect Existing Antenna from TV and Connect it to VCRAntenna Connections Connect VCR to back of TVCable- TV Connections Your CABLE-TVCable Connections Direct Video and Audio Connections TV Monitor/Receiver ConnectionsOperating Instructions What Your VCR Will Do Video Cassettes Erase ProtectionCassette Playing Times and Speeds Recording SpeedBasic Operation Basic Operating Controls and DispLaysTurning on Your VCR for the First Time Programming Active Channels into VCRsTuner Deleting Channels from the Scan ListSetting Your IV to the VCR Channel Setting the VCR/TV SwitchSimplified Installation Checklist Remote Control Here are some things you should Setting the ClockKnow before you set the clock First Recording and Playback Operating Controls Detailed Descriptions Pause for Slop-Action Playback Special Effects and FeaturesFrame Advance Special Effects and Features Same VCR, streaks may appear in the picture. AdjustTracking Control Memory StopQuick Reference Guides Recording Viewing Same ProgramNormal TV Viewing Recording With TV OffRecording and Viewing Different Programs Basic Pla backRecording From Simplified Operating Instructions to Dub TapesCamera Recording Express Recording Programming the Timer You can program the timer to doFollowing Things to know before you startProgramming the Timer Checking the Timer ProgramsClearing a Timer Program AM or PMTimer Recording XPR and TimerTV Viewing During a Timer Recording Stopping a Timer Recording in ProgressAlternate Remote Control Units IICJllCleaning Indicator Features SpecialControls Inserting ButtonSpecifications