RCA VG4251 manual One Touch Recording, Operating Instructions, One Touch Display on TV Screen

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Recording a Program

One Touch Recording

One touch 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.

POWER STOP • EJECT

CHANNEL

TRACKING

VCR

SLP REC

RECORD REW PLAY • PAUSE FWD

Operating Instructions

Display showing 30

RECORD

minutes remaining for one

 

touch recording.

 

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 remote.

5.Press REC on the remote or RECORD on the VCR twice to activate one touch recording.

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

REC

Ch 11

 

Record Length

0:30

Press REC to set length

One Touch Display on

TV Screen

Press

Recording

RECORD

Time

0:30

(30 Min)

1:00

(1 Hr)

1:30

(1 Hr, 30 Min)

2:00

(2 Hrs)

3:00

(3 Hrs)

4:00

(4 Hrs)

 

(Normal Recording)

 

 

Each press increases the time — 30 minutes up to four hours.

The amount of time the VCR will record and REC will appear in the VCR’s display panel.

You can increase the amount of recording time by pressing REC or RECORD.

Stopping a Recording in Progress

Press and hold STOP on the remote or STOP•EJECT on the VCR for approximately three seconds.

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Contents VCR User’s Guide Important Information Product RegistrationTable of Contents What type of cable-TV system* do you have? Optional Hookups How to hook up two VCRs for copying tapes?Choosing a Hookup Choose one answer from belowBasic hookup Plug in power cords of VCR and TVAntenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box 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 BoxPlug in power cords of VCRs and TV . Continue to Connecting Two VCRs for Copying TapesPlug in power cords of VCRs and TV Option a hookupStartup Check accessories with VCRInsert batteries in remote Place channels in the VCR’s memory Turn on the TVTurn on the VCR Press 1 to begin Auto Channel SearchSet the time and date Add or remove channels from the VCR’s memorySelect a language./Choisissez une langue Press 2 to display SET Time and DateSkip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups Set Auto TV/VCR featureUse Tvvcr button Press 2 to select Auto TV/VCR on or OFFVCR Function Buttons VCR Function ButtonsOperating Instructions To Play a TapePause for Stop Action Using the Playback FeaturesAuto Play Feature Picture SearchAutomatic Tracking Frame AdvanceSlow Motion Manual TrackingStopeject on the VCR Display ButtonTime Counter 00000Commercial Scan Search Button Zero SearchTape Playback HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX Feature To Select Playback SoundRecording Speeds Using the Recording FeaturesTypes of Recordings Recording PauseTypes of Recordings Basic Recording Operating Instructions To Make a RecordingOperating Instructions One Touch RecordingOne Touch Display on TV Screen Setting a Timer Recording Recording While You’re Away Timer RecordingPress 1 to display Create a New Program menu Press 2 for Review Existing Progs. feature Checking or Clearing Timer RecordingsTimer Recording From the VCR’s Line Input Recording While You’re AwayRecording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP Second Audio Program Set the Tape Playback HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX feature toTo Record Stereo Broadcast TV or SAP To Record Audio Only Recording Audio OnlyPress 1 to select Reception Stereo Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes Operating Instructions Refer to hookup onTape Compartment Location of ControlsFront Panel FWD Fast ForwardRF OUT Connector ANT. Antenna in ConnectorBack Panel Display Panel Specifications Cleaning the VCRTrouble Checks Trouble Heres what to tryCassette with safety tab removed does not start to Timer recording not madeVCR makes noise when stopped Streaks in picture during normal playbackLimited Warranty Index