RCA VGM500 manual Recording While You’re Away Timer Recording, Setting a Timer Recording

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Recording a Program

Recording While You’re Away (Timer Recording)

The timer program feature lets you program the VCR to record up to eight different programs within a one year period. Before setting the timer, 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 Ñ using VCR1 (VCR2•LD).

¥If you receive all channels through a cable box (or satellite receiver), select a cable box or satellite receiver channel on the next page.

Setting a Timer Recording

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

2.Press 1 to display TIMER RECORDINGS menu.

3.Press 1 to display Create a New Program menu.

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

1 One Time Ñ single program recorded once.

2 Daily Ñ program recorded at same time every day.

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

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

5.Press number buttons on the remote to enter the channel number (or INPUT to select line input), start time including AM or PM, end time, and start date of the recording. Just follow the on-screen prompts.

Press CLEAR to correct an entry.

If you receive all channels from a cable box (or satellite receiver) and have completed CABLE BOX SETUP, the output channel of your cable box (or satellite receiver) will automatically appear on the display.

6.Select recording speed using SPEED on the remote.

7.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 have entered two programs where the times overlap.

8.The TIMER RECORDINGS menu appears. Press 1 to enter an additional timer program, or press 0 to exit.

9.Turn off the VCR before recording begins.

TIMER appears in the VCRÕs display panel when the timer has been programmed.

10.If using a cable box or satellite receiver, leave it turned on and tuned to the channel you want to record.

Stopping a Recording in Progress

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

VCR MAIN MENU

1 Timer Recordings

TIMER RECORDINGS

1 Create a New Program

How often should this program record?

1 One Time

Program 1 (One Time)

 

Channel

--

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Program 1 (One Time)

 

 

 

 

 

Channel

 

08

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Start Time --:--

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Program 1 (One Time)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Channel

 

08

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Start Time 02:10 AM 1=AM

 

 

 

 

End Time

 

--:--

 

 

2=PM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Program 1 (One Time)

 

 

 

 

 

Channel

 

08

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Start Time 02:10 PM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

End Time

03:35 PM

 

 

 

 

 

Start Date

 

11/18/95 Sat

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tape Speed SLP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Press CLEAR to correct

 

 

 

 

 

Press MENU to save

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Program 1

has been saved.

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

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Contents VCR User’s Guide Important Information Refer Servicing to Qualified Service PersonnelTable of Contents Choosing a Hookup Optional Hookups How to hook up two VCRs for copying tapes?What type of Cable-TV system* do you have? Choose one answer from belowAdvanced hookup Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable BoxBasic hookup Back of VCR 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 Only Pay Channels Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV Connecting Two VCRs for Copying TapesOption a hookup Option B hookupAttach power cord to back of VCR Check accessories with VCRRemote Stock No AAA Batteries RF Coaxial Cable Power Cord StartupSelect the VCR’s output channel Turn on the TVTurn on the VCR Select the language/Escoge una lengua/Selecione o idioma Select the VCR’s video systemAdd or remove channels from the VCR’s memory Place channels in the VCR’s memorySkip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups Use Tvvcr buttonSet the time and date VCR Function Buttons ButtonsComponent Buttons TV Function Buttons Controlling a VCR Program the VCR for Remote ControlOperate the TV Controlling a TVProgram the Remote for a TV Operate the Cable Box or Digital Satellite System Receiver Program the RemoteOperate the Auxiliary Component Controlling an Auxiliary RCA ComponentProgram the Remote for an Auxiliary Component Play a Tape Ntsc Video Playback ModeOperating Instructions Auto Head Cleaner Using the Playback FeaturesTape Playback HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX Feature Slow Motion Pause for Stop ActionDigital Auto Tracking Manual TrackingFast Forward Search Picture SearchTime Counter Display ButtonIndex Search Index SearchCommercial Scan Zero SearchTypes of Recordings Using the Recording FeaturesRecording Speeds Recording PauseTo Make a Recording Basic Recording Operating InstructionsSetting a Timer Recording Recording While You’re Away Timer RecordingSelect Cable Box or Satellite Receiver Channel Check or Clear a Timer RecordingTimer Recording From the VCR’s Line Input One Touch Display on TV Screen One Touch RecordingOperating Instructions To Record Stereo Broadcast TV or SAP Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP Second Audio ProgramTo Record Audio Only Recording Audio OnlyUsing Dual Remote with AutoEditTM Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing TapesFront Panel Location of ControlsDisplay Panel Back PanelHifi Indicator Cassette-In IndicatorSAP Indicator Status IndicatorsTrouble Heres what to try Trouble ChecksVCR makes noise when stopped Timer recording not madeTime counter not working Will not record or playCleaning the VCR SpecificationsAdd or Remove Channels from Memory IndexMenuprog Button 10,11,12,14,18,19,27-28,30,31,34 IndexVCR Main Menu