RCA VG4251 Types of Recordings, Using the Recording Features, Recording Speeds, Recording Pause

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Recording a Program

Types of Recordings

Your VCR provides different types of recording. These types are explained in the following sections:

Basic Recording – Operating Instructions

One Touch Recording

Recording While You're Away

Timer Recording

Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP (Second Audio Program)

Recording Audio Only

Using Two VCRs for Copying Tapes

Using the Recording Features

Recording Speeds

Press SPEED on the remote to select a recording speed (SP or SLP). The speed you select appears on the TV screen and in the VCR’s display panel. The VCR automatically selects the playback speed (SP, LP, or SLP).

Cassette	Recording Time
Type	SP	SLP
T120	2Hr	6Hr
T160	2Hr 40Min	8Hr

SP (Standard Play) gives the best quality recording. That is why most prerecorded, rental tapes are recorded in SP. Fewer programs can be recorded on the tape. Special effects such as pause, slow motion, picture search, and frame advance work well.

SLP (Super Long Play) gives three times the recording time of tapes recorded in SP. Special effects such as pause, slow motion, picture search, and frame advance work well.

Recording Pause

This feature allows you to prevent recording short passages of unwanted material.

Press PAUSE during recording to stop and start recording. REC.P appears in the VCR’s display panel.

The VCR will automatically switch from pause to stop after a few minutes.

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Contents VCR User’s Guide Important Information Product RegistrationTable of Contents Optional Hookups How to hook up two VCRs for copying tapes? Choosing a HookupWhat type of cable-TV system* do you have? Choose one answer from belowPlug in power cords of VCR and TV Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable BoxBasic hookup Advanced hookupPlug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable box Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All ChannelsCable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels Only Back of VCR Cable BoxConnecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes Plug in power cords of VCRs and TVPlug in power cords of VCRs and TV . Continue to Option a hookupInsert batteries in remote Check accessories with VCRStartup Turn on the TV Turn on the VCRPlace channels in the VCR’s memory Press 1 to begin Auto Channel SearchAdd or remove channels from the VCR’s memory Select a language./Choisissez une langueSet the time and date Press 2 to display SET Time and DateSet Auto TV/VCR feature Use Tvvcr buttonSkip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups Press 2 to select Auto TV/VCR on or OFFVCR Function Buttons VCR Function ButtonsOperating Instructions To Play a TapeUsing the Playback Features Auto Play FeaturePause for Stop Action Picture SearchFrame Advance Slow MotionAutomatic Tracking Manual TrackingDisplay Button Time CounterStopeject on the VCR 00000Commercial Scan Search Button Zero SearchTape Playback HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX Feature To Select Playback SoundUsing the Recording Features Types of RecordingsRecording Speeds Recording PauseTypes of Recordings Basic Recording Operating Instructions To Make a RecordingOne Touch Display on TV Screen One Touch RecordingOperating Instructions Press 1 to display Create a New Program menu Recording While You’re Away Timer RecordingSetting a Timer Recording Checking or Clearing Timer Recordings Timer Recording From the VCR’s Line InputPress 2 for Review Existing Progs. feature Recording While You’re AwayTo Record Stereo Broadcast TV or SAP Set the Tape Playback HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX feature toRecording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP Second Audio Program Press 1 to select Reception Stereo Recording Audio OnlyTo Record Audio Only Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes Operating Instructions Refer to hookup onLocation of Controls Front PanelTape Compartment FWD Fast ForwardBack Panel ANT. Antenna in ConnectorRF OUT Connector Display Panel Specifications Cleaning the VCRTrouble Checks Trouble Heres what to tryTimer recording not made VCR makes noise when stoppedCassette with safety tab removed does not start to Streaks in picture during normal playbackLimited Warranty Index