RCA 390 owner manual Programming the Timer, Youcan program the timer to do the following

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The programmable clock/timer permits unattended recording of up to four different TV programs. The timer is actually a small computer which will turn on the VCR at the time you select, record for a selected length of time, and then turn off the VCR... all automatically without you being there

-Youcan program the timer to do the following:--

Record a program on a single day up to one year away.

[NORMAL PROGRAM]

Record a program at the same time Monday thru Fri- day. [DAILY PROGRAM[

Record a program on one certain day of every week.

[WEEKLY PROGRAM]

Things to know before you start:

Programming the Timer

Simpllfed Programming Instructions

t.Turn on VCR and Tune your TV to the VCR channel (channel 3 or 4),

2.Press PROGRAM on remote hand uniL

3.Watch the display on the TV screen--it will prompt you through the rest of the programming exercise.

4.Turn off the VCR.

You can program the timer up to one year before the TV program is to be recorded.

You can correct an error in the program any time before the last step by pressing CLEAR repeatedly until the digit to be corrected is flashing. Then enter the cor- rect digit and continue the programming sequence.

ITurn on the TV and tune it to the VCR channel

[1](channel 3 or 4) so you'll be able to see the programming display on the TV screen.

Make sure the VCR's clock is set to the correct time. The timer cannot record at the

right time if the clock is set incorrectly. Reset

 

 

 

 

 

the clock if necessary.

 

/

TO SELECT

MODE

 

,

pUSH NUMBER

SHOWN

Press PROGRAM on the remote hand unit.

t

I

CLOCK

SET

 

 

2

NORMAL

PROGRAM

 

 

 

 

3

DAILY PROGRAM

 

I

4

WEEKLy

PROGRAM

Press "2" to enter a Normal Program, "3" to enter a Daily Program, or "4" to enter a

The programming "menu" appears on the TV screen.

I The display will prompt you to select a

[2]Program Number.

Four program numbers are available and you can enter different programming instructions in each one. All four program numbers will be flashing because none of them have been used. If the timer has been programmed, the number that was used will stay on instead of flashing. You must clear a program number before the same number can be used again. See "Clearing a Timer Program" on the next page.

f_CCMAL pRC_RAM

\-_ _ J

Weekly Program.

Press a digit from 1 to 4 on the remote to

select the program number you want to program.

[3]

NORMAL pROGRAM'_

The display will prompt you to select a J channel number.

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Press two digits for the channel to be recorded. (for example, press 0 4 for channel 4).

/TO ENO PUSH PROGRAM_

[4]

 

f

"NO_MA L PROGRAM

 

Press

four

digits, two for the

hour

and two

The display will prompt you to enter the

 

 

 

 

 

CH 04

_1

more

for

the minute.

For example, press

 

recording start time.

 

 

 

 

i

 

 

0 6 0 0 for

6:00. (Always

press

"0"

before a

 

 

 

 

i

single-digit hour or minute.)

'_ TO END PUSH PROGR_.M j

 

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Contents VideoCassette Recorder Safety Precautions Warranty RegistrationDealer Purchase DateContents Using This ManualGeneral Installation Information InstallationUnpacking LocationUHF Antenna ConnectionsDisconnect Existing Antenna from TV and Connect it to VCR VCRConnect VCR to back of TV Back of your TV will probably resemble one of the diagramsBelow Connect the VCR to your TV likeCoaxal Cable-TV ConnectionsNo scrambled ChannelsConnections Cable-TVWhat Your VCR Will Do AH020 TV Monitor/Receiver ConnectionsMoniter Receiver Inputs Operating InstructionsVideo Cassettes Is not covered by RCAswarranty. It is considered normalCassette Playing Times and Speeds Inserting and Removing Cassettes Basic OperationPush the cassette through the door To Remove The cassette will comeChannel Programming SELECT/LOCK Autoprog ADD Programming Active Channels into VCRsTunerDeletingChannels from the Scan List Adding Channels to the Scan ListSetting the VCR/TV Switch Setting Your TV to the VCR ChannelIlLC411 Remote ControlSetting the Clock First Recording and Playback First Recording and PlaybackMaking a Recording Playing It BackChannel Programming See page 11 for complete details Operating Controls Detailed InformationSpecial Effects Features Normal TV Viewing Quick Reference GuidesRecording and Viewing the Same Program Recording and Viewing Different Programs Quick Reference GuidesBasic Playback Playback VCR Recording from Another VCRRecording VCR Insert Blank CassettePress Both PLA Y Camera RecordingExpress Recording Youcan program the timer to do the following Programming the TimerThings to know before you start Clearing a Timer Program Checking the Timer ProgramsDisplay will prompt you to select either AM or PM Press 1 for AM or 2 for PMTimer Recording Checklist Timer RecordingRewind if Necessary Press to search When VCR is playing Turns on VCR Alternate Remote Control UnitsOn front pane Press toVideo Cameras and Camcorders Optional AccessoriesRCA Limited Warranty SpecificationsHow do you get service For how long after purchase