RCA VGM300 manual Basic Recording Operating Instructions, To Make a Recording

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Recording a Program

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.Press VCR1 (VCR2•LD) to set remote to control the VCR.

3.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.

4.Select recording speed using SPEED on the remote.

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

5.Select the channel to be recorded.

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

6.Press REC on the remote or RECORD on the VCR 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 6 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.Press TV to set the remote to control TV functions for a compatible TV.

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

5.Press STOP when recording is finished.

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Contents VCR User’s Guide Important Information Refer Servicing to Qualified Service PersonnelTable 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 boxCable Box Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Only Pay ChannelsOption B hookup Connecting Two VCRs for Copying TapesPlug in power cords of VCRs and TV Option a hookupStartup Check accessories with VCRAttach power cord to back of VCR Remote Stock No AAA Batteries RF Coaxial Cable Power CordSelect the language/Escoge una lengua/Selecione o idioma Turn on the VCRSelect the VCR’s output channel Select the VCR’s video systemAdd or remove channels from the VCR’s memory Place channels in the VCR’s memorySkip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups Use Tvvcr buttonSet the time and date Controlling a VCR Program the VCR for Remote ControlVCR Function Buttons ButtonsComponent Buttons TV Function Buttons Operate the TV Controlling a TVProgram the Remote for a TV Play a Tape Ntsc Video Playback ModeOperating Instructions Frame Advance Using the Playback FeaturesAuto Head Cleaner Pause for Stop ActionManual Tracking Slow MotionPicture Search Digital Auto TrackingTime Counter Display ButtonPress Search twice to display the Zero Search menu. When you are finished, press StopZero Search Commercial ScanRecording Pause Using the Recording FeaturesTypes of Recordings Recording SpeedsTo Make a Recording Basic Recording Operating InstructionsWith the VCR Press Power and then Stop within a few seconds Recording While You’re Away Timer RecordingSetting a Timer Recording Select Cable Box or Satellite Receiver Channel Check or Clear a Timer RecordingTimer Recording From the VCR’s Line Input Timer Recordings menu Press Menuprog to proceedOne Touch Display on TV Screen One Touch RecordingOperating Instructions Using Dual Remote with AutoEditTM Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing TapesFront Panel Location of ControlsDisplay Panel Antenna in ConnectorAntenna OUT Connector Back PanelVCR Indicator Applies Only to Basic Hookups Cassette-In IndicatorStatus Indicators Tape Speed Indicators SP, LP, or SLPCleaning the VCR SpecificationsTrouble Heres what to try Trouble ChecksWill not record or play Timer recording not madeVCR makes noise when stopped Time counter not workingFF and FWD Fast Forward IndexIndex