RCA VGM300 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 Ð Operating Instructions

Recording While You're Away

Timer Recording

One Touch Recording (OTR)

Using Two VCRs for Copying Tapes

Using the Recording Features

Recording Speeds

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

Cassette	Recording Time
Type	SP	LP	SLP
T120	2Hr	4Hr	6Hr
T160	2Hr 40Min	5Hr 20Min	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 in SP.

LP (Long Play) gives twice the recording time of tapes recorded in SP. Special effects in playback are not recommended in LP.

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 in SP.

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 VCRÕs display panel.

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

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Contents VCR User’s Guide Refer Servicing to Qualified Service Personnel Important InformationTable 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 Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable BoxAdvanced 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 Only Pay Channels Cable BoxOption a hookup Connecting Two VCRs for Copying TapesPlug in power cords of VCRs and TV Option B hookupRemote Stock No AAA Batteries RF Coaxial Cable Power Cord Check accessories with VCRAttach power cord to back of VCR StartupSelect the VCR’s video system Turn on the VCRSelect the VCR’s output channel Select the language/Escoge una lengua/Selecione o idiomaPlace channels in the VCR’s memory Add or remove channels from the VCR’s memorySet the time and date Use Tvvcr buttonSkip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups Program the VCR for Remote Control Controlling a VCRComponent Buttons ButtonsVCR Function Buttons TV Function Buttons Program the Remote for a TV Controlling a TVOperate the TV Operating Instructions Ntsc Video Playback ModePlay a Tape Pause for Stop Action Using the Playback FeaturesAuto Head Cleaner Frame AdvanceDigital Auto Tracking Slow MotionPicture Search Manual TrackingDisplay Button Time CounterCommercial Scan When you are finished, press StopZero Search Press Search twice to display the Zero Search menu.Recording Speeds Using the Recording FeaturesTypes of Recordings Recording PauseBasic Recording Operating Instructions To Make a RecordingSetting a Timer Recording Recording While You’re Away Timer RecordingWith the VCR Press Power and then Stop within a few seconds Timer Recordings menu Press Menuprog to proceed Check or Clear a Timer RecordingTimer Recording From the VCR’s Line Input Select Cable Box or Satellite Receiver ChannelOperating Instructions One Touch RecordingOne Touch Display on TV Screen Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes Using Dual Remote with AutoEditTMLocation of Controls Front PanelBack Panel Antenna in ConnectorAntenna OUT Connector Display PanelTape Speed Indicators SP, LP, or SLP Cassette-In IndicatorStatus Indicators VCR Indicator Applies Only to Basic HookupsSpecifications Cleaning the VCRTrouble Checks Trouble Heres what to tryTime counter not working Timer recording not madeVCR makes noise when stopped Will not record or playIndex FF and FWD Fast ForwardIndex