RCA VR538 manual Recording While You’re Away VCR Plus+ Recording, Setting a VCR Plus+ Recording

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Recording a Program

Recording While You’re Away (VCR Plus+ Recording)

The VCR Plus+ and timer program features let you program the VCR to record up to eight different programs within a one year period. Before using VCR Plus+ to record a program, make sure that:

•The clock is set correctly.

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

•The remote is set to control the VCR — using VCR1 (VCR2•LD).

•The VCR is set up for VCR Plus+ programming.

•If you receive all channels through a cable box or satellite receiver, complete setup on page 28.

•If you do not use a cable box for all channels, have a cable box that can be controlled by the VCR or use an antenna, complete VCR Plus+ Setup on page 29.

Setting a VCR Plus+ Recording

1.Press MENU•PROG on the remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen.

2.Press 1 to select VCR PLUS+.

3.Press numbers on the remote to enter PlusCode number for the program you want to record. VCR PlusCode numbers are found in most local TV listings.

Press CLEAR on the remote to correct an entry.

4.Press MENU•PROG to enter the program.

If the VCR does not recognize the PlusCode number, Unrecognized number... Please re-enterappears on the TV screen. Check the number and enter it again.

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

1 One time – single program recorded once.

2 Daily – program recorded at same time every day.

3 Weekdays – program recorded at same time Monday through Friday.

4 Weekly – program recorded at same time once a week.

6.Select recording speed using the SPEED button on the remote or VCR.

7.Press CLEAR repeatedly to change the program End Time and enter the new time.

This feature allows you to extend the recording time on VCR Plus+ program before the program is saved. This option may be useful when recording programs such as sporting events that could go past scheduled broadcast times.

8.Press MENU•PROG to enter your program. A reminder appears which will time out or you can press MENU•PROG to return to the VCR MAIN MENU.

PROGRAMS OVERLAP may appear on the screen if you entered two programs where the times overlap.

9.Repeat steps 2 – 6 for additional programs or press MENU•PROG repeatedly to remove the menu from the TV screen.

10. Turn off the VCR before recording time.

11. If using a cable box the VCR can control, turn on the cable box before the recording is to begin. If using a cable box the VCR cannot control turn on the cable box and tune it to the channel you want to record before the recording is to begin.

Stopping a Recording in Progress

With the VCR: Press POWER and then STOP within a few seconds.

With the Remote: Press VCR1 (VCR2•LD) and then STOP within a few seconds.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR Plus+ Programming

VCR PLUS+

Enter Plus Code number (from TV listing)

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How often should this program record?

 

1

One time

 

 

 

 

2

Daily

(every day)

 

3

Weekdays (Mon - Fri)

4

Weekly

(once/week)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROGRAM 1 - ONE TIME

 

 

 

 

Channel

 

08 CABLE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Start Time

02:10 PM

 

 

 

 

End Time

 

03:35 PM

 

 

 

 

Start Date

11/21/94 Mon

 

 

 

 

Tape Speed

SLP

Press CLEAR to correct

Press MENU to save

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Contents USER’S Guide Important Information Product RegistrationTable of Contents Optional Hookups How to hook up two VCRs for copying tapes? Choosing a HookupWhat type of Cable-TV system* do you have? Choose one answer from belowPlug in power cords of VCR and TV Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable BoxBasic hookup Advanced hookupPosition Cable Box Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable boxCable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels Back of VCRConnecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV . Continue toOption a hookup Option B hookupCheck accessories with VCR StartupInsert batteries in remote Turn on the TV Turn on the VCRUsing the number buttons Use the on-screen menu systemPlace channels in the VCR’s memory Add or remove channels from the VCR’s memorySet Auto TV/VCR feature Use Tvvcr buttonSkip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups Skip this step if you used one of the basic hookupsSet the time and date DisplayVCR Function Buttons ButtonsComponent Buttons TV Function Buttons Cable Box or RCA DSS Satellite Receiver Function ButtonsProgram the VCR for remote control Controlling a VCROperate the TV Controlling a TVProgram the remote for a TV Operate the cable box or RCA DSS satellite receiver Controlling a Cable Box or an RCA DSS Satellite ReceiverProgram the remote for a cable box Operate the auxiliary component Controlling an RCA Auxiliary ComponentProgram the remote for an RCA auxiliary component Operating Instructions To play a tapeUsing the Playback Features Auto Play FeaturePause for Stop Action Slow MotionDisplay Button Frame Advance F.ADV ButtonAutomatic Tracking Manual TrackingSome index marks may be missed by the VCR Time CounterIndex Search Time Search Go-To SearchCommercial Scan Search Button Pro-Tect Plus Locking FeatureBlank Search Auto Repeat StopTo make a recording Types of RecordingsBasic Recording Operating Instructions Recording Pause Recording FeaturesRecording Speeds Express Recording XPR Operating Instructions Express Display on TV Screen With the Remote Press VCR1 VCR2LD and thenSetting Up the Cable Box or Satellite Receiver Recording While You’re AwayCanadian List Recording While You’re Away VCR Plus+* RecordingA. List Setting a VCR Plus+ Recording Recording While You’re Away VCR Plus+ RecordingCable Program 1 ONE Time Recording While You’re Away Timer Recording Setting a Timer Recording With TV Off Clock On VCRChecking or Clearing a VCR Plus+ or Timer Recordings Editing a VCR Plus+ or Timer RecordingsTimer Recording From the VCR’s Line Input Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes Using Dual Remote with AutoEditTMLocation of Controls Front PanelDisplay Panel CH3 CH4 Switch Back PanelTrouble Checks Trouble Heres what to tryVCR plus+ or timer recording not made VCR makes noise when stoppedCassette with safety tab removed does not start to Rewind does not operateLimited Warranty Specifications Cleaning the VCRIndex ChanneltrackingFWD Fast Forward Recxpr Button Page Part Number 94-VR538-1
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