RCA 390 owner manual Setting the Clock

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Setting the Clock

Here are some things you should know before you set the clock:

• When you first plug in your VCR, the clock will read

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The buttons for setting the clock are on the remote hand unit,

While you are setting the clock, the display on the TV screen will prompt you through the procedure.

If you press a wrong digit, press CLEAR repeatedly until the incorrect digit flashes, and then enter the correct digit.

If you enter an illogical time or date (13th month for example) a question mark will appear instead of the illogical entry. Simply enter the correct digit to replace the question mark.

The clock must be set to the correct time before you can program the timer for unattended recordings or use Express Recording (XPR)

If power is interrupted for an extended period, you will have to reset the clock and re-enter your programs in the timer.

[1]Turn on your "IV and tune it to the VCR Chan- nel (channel 3 or 4). The VCR Channel is

explained on page 11.

Press PROGRAM on the remote hand unit

This "menu" will appear on the "IV.

[2]

The display prompts you to set the time.

[3]

The display prompts you to select AM or PM

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The display prompts you to set the date.

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Set the time by pressing two digit buttons on the remote for the current hour and two more for the minute.

(For example, press 0 2 1 5 for 2:15.)

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Press "1" for AM or press "2" for PM.

Set the date by pressing six digits in order for the month, day, and year. (For example, press 0 7 0 6 8 6 for July 6, 1986.)

Always press "0" before single-digit months and days.

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The day of the week will appear when you have entered all six digits for the date.

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Contents VideoCassette Recorder Warranty Registration Safety PrecautionsDealer Purchase DateUsing This Manual ContentsInstallation General Installation InformationUnpacking LocationAntenna Connections UHFDisconnect Existing Antenna from TV and Connect it to VCR VCRBack of your TV will probably resemble one of the diagrams Connect VCR to back of TVBelow Connect the VCR to your TV likeCable-TV Connections CoaxalNo scrambled ChannelsCable-TV ConnectionsWhat Your VCR Will Do TV Monitor/Receiver Connections AH020Moniter Receiver Inputs Operating InstructionsVideo Cassettes Is not covered by RCAswarranty. It is considered normalCassette Playing Times and Speeds Basic Operation Inserting and Removing CassettesPush the cassette through the door To Remove The cassette will comeProgramming Active Channels into VCRsTuner Channel Programming SELECT/LOCK Autoprog ADDDeletingChannels from the Scan List Adding Channels to the Scan ListSetting Your TV to the VCR Channel Setting the VCR/TV SwitchRemote Control IlLC411Setting the Clock First Recording and Playback First Recording and PlaybackMaking a Recording Playing It BackOperating Controls Detailed Information Channel Programming See page 11 for complete detailsSpecial Effects Features Normal TV Viewing Quick Reference GuidesRecording and Viewing the Same Program Recording and Viewing Different Programs Quick Reference GuidesBasic Playback Recording from Another VCR Playback VCRRecording VCR Insert Blank CassetteCamera Recording Press Both PLA YExpress Recording Youcan program the timer to do the following Programming the TimerThings to know before you start Checking the Timer Programs Clearing a Timer ProgramDisplay will prompt you to select either AM or PM Press 1 for AM or 2 for PMTimer Recording Checklist Timer RecordingRewind if Necessary Alternate Remote Control Units Press to search When VCR is playing Turns on VCROn front pane Press toOptional Accessories Video Cameras and CamcordersSpecifications RCA Limited WarrantyHow do you get service For how long after purchase