RCA VR539 manual Express Recording XPR, Operating Instructions, Express Display on TV Screen

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Recording a Program

Express Recording (XPR)

Express recording lets you record up to four hours without using the timer program feature. The VCR will turn off automatically at the end of the recording.

Display showing 30 minutes remaining for express recording.

POWER EJECT

REC•XPR

PLAY

REW F.FWD

PAUSE

STOP

VCR SLP

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN TV•VCR SPEED

SPEED

MENU TRACKING

CLEAR DISPLAY CHANNEL PROGRAM XPR

Operating Instructions

1.Turn on the VCR.

2.Insert a tape with safety tab in place.

3.Select the channel you want to record.

4.Select the desired recording speed using SPEED on the VCR or remote.

5.Press REC to activate recording.

6.Press REC repeatedly until the amount of recording time for the program is displayed in the VCR’s display panel or on the TV screen.

Each press of REC increases the time — 30 minutes up to 4 hours.

POWER	V
	CR1
V		•
	CR2	•
		LD

CABL

AUX

E

TV

RECORD LENGTH 0:00 CH 04

Press REC to set length

Express Display on

TV Screen

Press		Recording
REC		Time
0:30		(30 Min)

1:00		(1 Hr)

1:30		(1 Hr, 30 Min)
		(2 Hrs)
2:00
		(3 Hrs)
3:00

4:00		(4 Hrs)

0:00		(XPR Turns Off)

			REW		PLAY
					PLAY	FF
						FF
			REC		STOP
					STOP	PAUSE
		DISPLAY				PAUSE
		DISPLAY			CH
					CH
					AN	SEARCH
						SEARCH
			VOL			VOL
						VOL
		MUTE		C
				C
					HAN	PREV
	1		2			CH
	1				3

4
4			5		6
			5
7
7			8		9
			8
	INPUT
	INPUT

The amount of time the VCR will record and the X -- REC indicator appear in the VCR’s display panel. Pressing REC displays the time remaining on the TV screen. Pressing REC again increases the amount of time.

Stopping a Recording in Progress

			0		TV•VCR
	CLEAR			*
				*	SPEED
			PROG
			MENU
F.ADV			MOVE
			MOVE
_					EDIT
_	SLOW	+	3
	SLOW	+	3	TRACKING 4
				TRACKING 4

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.

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Contents USER’S Guide Product Registration Important InformationTable 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 belowAntenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box Plug in power cords of VCR and TVBasic hookup Advanced hookupPosition Cable Box Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable boxCable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels Back of VCR Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Pay ChannelsPlug in power cords of VCRs and TV . Continue to Connecting Two VCRs for Copying TapesOption a hookup Option B hookupStartup Check accessories with VCRInsert batteries in remote Turn on the TV Turn on the VCRUse the on-screen menu system Using the number buttonsAdd or remove channels from the VCR’s memory Place channels in the VCR’s memoryUse Tvvcr button Set Auto TV/VCR featureSkip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups Skip this step if you used one of the basic hookupsDisplay Set the time and dateVCR Function Buttons ButtonsComponent Buttons Cable Box or DSS* Satellite Receiver Function Buttons TV Function ButtonsControlling a VCR Program the VCR for remote controlOperate 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 To play a tape Operating InstructionsAuto Play Feature Using the Playback FeaturesPause for Stop Action Slow MotionFrame Advance F.ADV Button Display ButtonAutomatic Tracking Manual TrackingSome index marks may be missed by the VCR Time CounterIndex Search Go-To Search Time SearchCommercial Scan Search Button Pro-Tect Plus Locking FeatureBlank Search Stop Auto RepeatTo make a recording Types of RecordingsBasic Recording Operating Instructions Recording Pause Recording FeaturesRecording Speeds Operating Instructions Express Recording XPRExpress Display on TV Screen With the Remote Press VCR1 VCR2LD and thenRecording While You’re Away Setting Up the Cable Box or Satellite ReceiverCanadian List Recording While You’re Away VCR Plus+* RecordingA. List Recording While You’re Away VCR Plus+ Recording Setting a VCR Plus+ RecordingSetting a Timer Recording With TV On On-screen Menus Recording While You’re Away Timer RecordingEditing a VCR Plus+ or Timer Recording Setting a Timer Recording With TV Off Clock On VCRChecking or Clearing a VCR Plus+ or Timer Recording Timer Recording From the VCR’s Line Input Using Dual Remote with AutoEditTM Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing TapesFront Panel Location of ControlsDisplay Panel Back Panel CH3 CH4 SwitchTrouble Heres what to try Trouble ChecksVCR makes noise when stopped VCR plus+ or timer recording not madeCassette with safety tab removed does not start to Rewind does not operateLimited Warranty Cleaning the VCR SpecificationsChanneltracking IndexFWD Fast Forward Recxpr Button Page Part Number 94-VR539-1