RCA VG4038/ VG4039 warranty Types of Recordings, Basic Recording Operating Instructions

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Types of Recordings

Your VCR provides different types of recording. These types are explained in the following sections:

Basic Recording - Operating Instructions

One Touch (OTR) Recording

Recording While You’re Away

VCR Plus+ Recording

Timer Recording

Using Two VCRs for Copying Tapes

Basic Recording - Operating Instructions

To make a recoiding

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

1.Insert a tape with safety tab in place.

2.Press VCR1 (VCR2) to set remote to control VCR.

3.If using one of the basic hookups, make sure the VCR indicator appears in the VCR’s display panel. If not, press TVWCR to turn it on.

4.Select recording speed using SPEED on the VCR or remote. The tape speed indicator appears on the TV screen.

5.Select the channel to be recorded.

The channel number appears on the TV screen.

6.Press REC*OTR to begin 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 TVWCR 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 TV’s channel buttons.

5.Press STOP on VCR or remote when recording is finished.

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Contents Page Important Information VG4039Table 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 Plug in power cords of VCR and TV Basic hookupAdvanced hookup Connect as shownPlug 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 Such as HBO, ShowWe, Pay-Per-View, etaConnect as shown Cable Box CablexII,~,IIII.xII Back of VCRConnecting Tbo VCRs for Copying Tapes Plug in power cords of VCRs and TVOption a hookup Option B hookupCheck accessories with VCR StartupInsert batteries in remote Tlurn on the TV IUrn on the VCRCheck the connections Press 4 to select Channel Setup Place dhannels in the VCR’s memoryAdd or remove channels from the VCR% memory PressVCR1 to set remote to control VCRUse TVeVCR button Set the time and dateSkip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups Press VCR1 to set the remote to control the VCRVCR Function Buttons ButtonisComponent Buttons Buttons TV Function ButtonsProgram the VCR for remote control Controlling a VCRControlling a TV Operate the TVPress PLAY, if necessary Operating InstructionsTo play a tape Using the Playback Features Auto Play FeaturePause for Stop Action Slow MotionDisplay Button Frame Advance F.ADV ButtonAutomatic Tracking Manual TrackingInsert the prerecorded tape and press Stop Time CounterIndex Search Commercial Scan Search Button Time SearchGo-To Search Types of Recordings Basic Recording Operating InstructionsRecording Pause Recording FeaturesRecording Speeds Minutes up to 4 hours One Touch Recording OTROperating Instructions Press Clear to erase a number Recording While You’re AwayPress MENU*PROG on the remote to display Recording While You’re Away VCR Plus+* Recording ChannelA. Lisf Canadian ListSetting a VCR Plus+ Recording Recording While You’re Away VCR Plus+ RecordingRecording While You’re Away Timer Recording Setting a Timer RecordingRecording While You’re Away Timer Checking or Clearing VCR Plus+ and Timer RecordingsTimer Recording From the VCR’s Line Input RecordingOperating InStructions Refer t0 hookup 0n Using ‘Fwo VCRs for Copying and Editing ~TapesUsing Dual Remote with AutoEdit’ Specifications Cleaning the VCRBack Panel Location of ControlsFront Panel Display Panel for VG4038 Display Panel for VG4039Here’s what to try Double ChecksTrouble Trouble Checks Trouble Here’s What To tryLimited Warranty Index Add Remove ChannelsPrintedin Singapore 20258570