RCA VCR VR708HF manual VCR Features, Recording Features, Express Recording XPR, To Activate XPR

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VCR Features

Recording Features

Your VCR provides many ways to capture programming:

1.Recording Press one button to record a program from the current VCR channel.

2.Express Recording (XPR) Allows recording to start while a program is being watched. This feature automatically stops recording after a designated period of time.

3.Timer Recording Program the VCR for a daily, weekly, or one-time recording which will automatically start and stop at the times you set.

4. Timer Recording with the VCR Plus+® System Program the VCR by entering a PlusCode® programming number found in most TV program listings.

Express Recording (XPR)

Use XPR to quickly record the remaining portion of a program being watched. XPR is a great way to capture the end of a sporting event that has run into overtime or a live broadcast that runs long.

XPR works in 30-minute increments. You can capture the last 30, 60, 90, etc. minutes of programming (depending on tape length), up to four hours total.

Rec	Ch 36
Record Length 0:00

Rec	Ch 36
Record Length 1:30
Press REC to set length

Press REC to set length

To Activate XPR:

1.If necessary, turn on the VCR and tune it to the channel with the desired programming.

2.If necessary, insert a tape with its safety tab in place into the VCR. Make sure the tape is cued to record at the proper starting point.

Note: To override the set recording speed, press the remote control’s SPEED button repeatedly to toggle between SP and SLP choices.

3.Press the RECORD button on the remote control (REC on the VCR front panel) to start record mode.

4.Repeatedly press the RECORD button to set up the recording duration.

•Each press of the RECORD button adds 30 minutes of recording time.

•The VCR automatically turns off after recording for the set duration.

•To stop an XPR recording, press and hold the STOP button on the remote control or VCR front panel for several seconds until STOP appears on the VCR on-screen display.

VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of the Gemstar Development Corporation. The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under the license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

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Contents VCR Changing Entertainment. AgainImportant Information Product RegistrationKey Features Overview Universal Back-Lit Remote ControlIntroduction VCR Plus+ Gold SystemFront Audio/Video Input Jacks Express Recording XPRPro-Tect Plus Locking Hi-Fi Quality SoundTable of Contents Using the Remote Control Connections & Setup Chapter OverviewConnections & Setup Things to Consider Before Connecting ComponentsCable Considerations Using the RF Coaxial Cable to Connect VCR to a TV Choose Your ConnectionComponents Connection TitleNeed Some Help? Connect the VCR to the TVConnect the antenna/cable feed to the VCR TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver Controlling the Satellite ReceiverConnect satellite receiver to the VCR Connect the antenna to your satellite receiverTV + VCR + Cable Box Controlling the Cable BoxConnect the cable box to the VCR Connect the cable feed to your cable boxSet the VCR’s CH 3/4 Switch Put Batteries in the Remote ControlPlug in the VCR Turn on the TV and VCRUsing the Remote Control to Navigate On-Screen Menus Accessing MenusComplete the QuickSet Guide VCR Basics RecordingThis page left blank intentionally Using the VCR’s Menu System Using On-Screen Menus Using On-Screen Menus to Set Up FeaturesSetup for a Digital Satellite Receiver LanguageSAT Setup Satellite Receiver CodesCable Box Setup Cable BOX SetupCable Box Codes Changing the Signal Type VCR Channels ListAuto Channel Searching Auto Clock Set Feature To Complete the Interactive SetupAdding or Removing Channels Time and DateTo Turn Auto Clock Set on Additional Set Up Features in the Preferences Menu Setting Time and Date ManuallyTo Access the Preferences menu Remote VCR1/VCR2 OptionTo Access Auto Play To Access Auto TV/VCRAuto Play Auto TV/VCREnergySaver Front Panel Brightness VCR DisplayTape Speeds To Select a Preferred Tape SpeedSet Auto Repeat Auto RepeatUsing Remote Control Using the Remote Control Remote Control ButtonsComponent Buttons VCR Function Buttons Using the Input Button TV Function ButtonsOperating a TV with the VCR’s Remote Control Do You Need to Program the Remote Control?Programming the Remote Control Operating the TVCable Box Using the VCR’s Features VCR Features Recording FeaturesExpress Recording XPR To Activate XPRTimer Recording Stopping a Timer RecordingTo Set Up to as Many as Eight Timer Recording Programs Reviewing and Clearing ProgramsVCR Plus+ Gold Programming System To Turn Off the Automatic VCR Plus+ DownloadMapping VCR Plus+ System Channels Manually To Manually Map VCR Plus+ System ChannelsAmerican Movie Classics VCR Plus+ System Worksheet HBO EspnRecording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP Second Audio Program To TVPicture Search Options Forward and Reverse SearchSlow Motion Frame AdvanceIndex Search Go-To SearchTo Activate Index Search Commercial Advance Marking Commercial Advance Playback Commercial Advance DisplayTo Override Automatic Skipping To Override the Show Previews Mode Pressing the Search button whilePro-Tect Plus Locking Feature TrackingTime Counter On-Screen Displays Audio Set-Up Features Tape PlaybackReception To Display the Audio MenuOther Information Troubleshooting Tips General VCR ProblemsOther Information Recording Problems Playback ProblemsTape plays back in slow motion Questions and Answers About How fast does this feature scan through commercial breaks?Front Panel Display Panel SP and SLP Tape speedBack Panel Specifications Cleaning the VCRRCA VCR Limited Warranty For how long after your purchaseFinding the TV’s Video Line Input Common Video Line Input scenariosAdvanced Connection Connect the satellite receiver to the VCRGlossary Index Index This page intentionally left blank This page intentionally left blank Thomson multimedia Inc