RCA VR609HF 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.

Setting a Timer Recording

1.Press MENU on the 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 (use INPUT or 0, 0 to select video 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.

6.Press SPEED on the remote to change recording speed.

7.Press MENU to enter your program. A reminder appears which will time out or you can press MENU 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, leave it turned on and tuned to the channel you want to record.

Stopping a Recording in Progress

Press and hold STOP on the remote or STOP•EJECT on the

VCR for approximately three seconds.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 Timer Recordings

TIMER RECORDINGS

1 Create a New Program

How often should this program record?

1 One time

2 Daily (every day)

3 Weekdays (M-F)

4 Weekly (once per week)

Program 1 (One time)

 

Channel

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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

 

11/18/96 Mon

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tape speed SLP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1-SP 2-SLP

 

 

 

 

 

Press CLEAR to correct

 

 

 

 

 

Press MENU to save

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Program 1 has been saved

Remember to insert a recordable tape and turn the VCR off before the program start time.

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Contents 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 belowAntenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box Basic hookupAdvanced hookup Plug 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 hookupCheck accessories with VCR StartupInsert batteries in remote AA BatteriesTurn on the TV Turn on the VCRPlace channels in the VCR’s memory Add or remove channels from the VCR’s memory Select a language./Choisissez une langueSet the time and date Set Auto TV/VCR feature Use Tvvcr buttonSkip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups Controlling a TV Program the remote for a TVOperate the TV Remote Control Component ButtonsVCR Function Buttons Chan Up or DownVOL Volume Up and Down TV Function ButtonsREW Rewind Speed Tape Speed Selects a recording speed SP or SLPOperating Instructions To Play a TapeUsing the Playback Features Auto Play FeaturePause for Stop Action Picture SearchFrame Advance Slow MotionAutomatic Tracking Manual TrackingDisplay Button Time CounterCommercial Scan Search Button Index SearchTape Playback HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX Feature Zero SearchUsing the Recording Features Types of RecordingsRecording Speeds Recording PauseTypes of Recordings Basic Recording Operating Instructions To Make a RecordingRecording While You’re Away Timer Recording Setting a Timer RecordingChecking or Clearing Timer Recordings Timer Recording From the VCR’s Line InputRecording While You’re Away Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP Second Audio Program To Record Stereo Broadcast TV or SAPRecording Audio Only To Record Audio OnlyExpress Recording XPR Operating InstructionsExpress Display on TV Screen Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes Operating Instructions Refer to hookup onLocation of Controls Front PanelChannel or Tracking Up or Down CH3 CH4 Switch Back PanelVideo and Audio L and R in Jacks Video and Audio L and R OUT JacksSLP REC Display PanelSpecifications Cleaning the VCRTrouble Checks Trouble Heres what to tryRewind does not operate Limited Warranty Index Reception STEREO/MONO/SAP Signal Type CABLE/ANTENNA Feature