RCA VR609HF manual Types of Recordings Basic Recording Operating Instructions, To Make a Recording

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Recording a Program

Types of Recordings

Basic Recording – Operating Instructions

To Make a Recording

Turn on the TV and tune it to the VCR viewing channel, either 3, 4, or TVÕs video input channel.

1.Insert a tape with safety tab in place.

The cassette-in indicator lights in the VCRÕs display panel.

2.If using one of the basic hookups, make sure the VCR indicator appears in the VCRÕs display panel. If not, press TV•VCR to turn it on.

3.Select recording speed using SPEED on the remote.

The tape speed indicator appears in the VCRÕs display panel and on the TV screen.

4.Select the channel to be recorded.

The channel number appears in the VCRÕs display panel and on the TV screen.

5.Press RECORD to begin recording. REC appears in the VCRÕs display panel while the VCR is recording.

Watch a TV Channel While VCR is Recording a Different Channel

1.Follow steps 1 through 5 above.

2.If using one of the basic hookups, press TV•VCR to switch to the TV channel. The VCR indicator will turn off in the display panel.

3.Select the channel you want to watch with the TVÕs channel buttons.

4.Press STOP on the remote or STOP•EJECT on the VCR when recording is finished.

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Contents USER’S Guide Product Registration Important InformationTable of Contents Choose one answer from below Optional Hookups How to hook up two VCRs for copying tapes?Choosing a Hookup What type of cable-TV system* do you have?Advanced hookup Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable BoxBasic hookup Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable boxBack of VCR Cable Box Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels OnlyOption a hookup Connecting Two VCRs for Copying TapesPlug in power cords of VCRs and TV Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV . Continue toAA Batteries Check accessories with VCRStartup Insert batteries in remotePlace channels in the VCR’s memory Turn on the TVTurn on the VCR Set the time and date Add or remove channels from the VCR’s memorySelect a language./Choisissez une langue Skip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups Set Auto TV/VCR featureUse Tvvcr button Operate the TV Controlling a TVProgram the remote for a TV Chan Up or Down Remote ControlComponent Buttons VCR Function ButtonsSpeed Tape Speed Selects a recording speed SP or SLP VOL Volume Up and DownTV Function Buttons REW RewindTo Play a Tape Operating InstructionsPicture Search Using the Playback FeaturesAuto Play Feature Pause for Stop ActionManual Tracking Frame AdvanceSlow Motion Automatic TrackingTime Counter Display ButtonIndex Search Commercial Scan Search ButtonZero Search Tape Playback HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX FeatureRecording Pause Using the Recording FeaturesTypes of Recordings Recording SpeedsTo Make a Recording Types of Recordings Basic Recording Operating InstructionsSetting a Timer Recording Recording While You’re Away Timer RecordingRecording While You’re Away Checking or Clearing Timer RecordingsTimer Recording From the VCR’s Line Input To Record Stereo Broadcast TV or SAP Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP Second Audio ProgramTo Record Audio Only Recording Audio OnlyExpress Display on TV Screen Express Recording XPROperating Instructions Operating Instructions Refer to hookup on Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing TapesChannel or Tracking Up or Down Location of ControlsFront Panel Video and Audio L and R OUT Jacks CH3 CH4 SwitchBack Panel Video and Audio L and R in JacksDisplay Panel SLP RECCleaning the VCR SpecificationsTrouble Heres what to try Trouble ChecksRewind does not operate Limited Warranty Index Reception STEREO/MONO/SAP Signal Type CABLE/ANTENNA Feature