RCA VG4038/ VG4039 Recording While You’re Away VCR Plus+ Recording, Setting a VCR Plus+ Recording

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Recording While You’re Away (VCR Plus+ Recording)

The VCR Plus+ and timer program features let you program the VCR to record up to eight different programs within a one year. period. Before using VCR Plus+ to record a program, make sure that:

lThe clock is set correctly.

l A tape with safety tab has been inserted with enough tape to record the programs. l The remote is set, to control the VCR - using VCR1 (VCR2).

l The VCR is setup for VCR Plus+ programming.

- If you receive all channels through a cable box, select a cable box viewing channel on

page 21.

- If you do not use a cable box for all channels, complete VCR Plus+ Setup on puge 22.

Setting a VCR Plus+ Recording

1.Press MENU*PROG on the remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen.

2.Press 1 to display the VCR PLUS+ menu.

3.Press numbers on the remote to enter PlusCode number for the program you want to record. VCR PlusCode numbers are found in most local TV listings.

Press CLEAR on the remote to correct an entry.

4.Press MENU*PROG to enter the program.

If the VCR does not recognize the PlusCode number,

Unrecognized number... Please re-enter appears on the TV screen. Check the number and enter it again.

5.Press 1, 2, 3, or 4 to select type of program.

1 One time - single program recorded once.

2 Daily - program recorded at same time every day.

3 Weekdays - program recorded at same time Monday through Friday.

4 Weekly - program recorded at same time once a week.

6.Select recording speed using the SPEED button.

7.Press CLEAR if you want to change the program End Time.

This feature allows you to extend the recording time on VCR Plus+ programs. This option may be useful when recording programs such as sporting events that could go past scheduled broadcast times.

8.Press MENU*PROG to enter your program. A reminder

appears which will time out or you can press MENU*PROG to return to the VCR MAIN MENU.

PROGRAMS OVERLAP may appear on the screen if you entered two programs where the times overlap.

9.Repeat steps 2 - 6 for additional programs or press

MENU*PROG to remove the menu from the TV screen.

10.Turn off the VCR before recording time.

TIMER appears in the%R’s display panel.

11.If using a cable box, leave it turned on and tuned to the channel you want to record.

Stopping a Recording in Progress

With the VCR: Press POWER, then STOP within a few seconds.

With the Remote: Press VCR1 (VCR2), then STOP within a few seconds.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR Plus+ Programming

VCR PLUS+

Enter Plus Code number

(from,,TV listing)

+

How often should this

program record?

1

One

 

time

 

 

 

2

Daily

 

 

(every

 

day)

3

Weekdays

(Man

-

Fri)

4

Weekly

 

 

(once/week)

 

PROGRAH

1 - ONE TIME

Channel

 

 

 

CABLE

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%lO

 

PM

 

 

 

 

03:35

 

PM

Start

 

Date

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Sun

Tape

Speed

>,LP

 

 

Press CLEAR to correct

Press MENU to save

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Contents Page VG4039 Important InformationTable of Contents Choosing a Hookup Optional Hookups How to hook up two VCRs for copying tapes?What type of Cable-TV system* do you have? Basic hookup Plug in power cords of VCR and TVAdvanced hookup Connect as shownCable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable boxSuch as HBO, ShowWe, Pay-Per-View, eta Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Pay ChannelsConnect as shown Cable Box CablexII,~,IIII.xII Back of VCRPlug in power cords of VCRs and TV Connecting Tbo VCRs for Copying TapesOption a hookup Option B hookupStartup Check accessories with VCRInsert batteries in remote Tlurn on the TV IUrn on the VCRPlace dhannels in the VCR’s memory Check the connections Press 4 to select Channel SetupAdd or remove channels from the VCR% memory PressVCR1 to set remote to control VCRSet the time and date Use TVeVCR buttonSkip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups Press VCR1 to set the remote to control the VCRComponent Buttons ButtonisVCR Function Buttons TV Function Buttons ButtonsControlling a VCR Program the VCR for remote controlControlling a TV Operate the TVTo play a tape Operating InstructionsPress PLAY, if necessary Auto Play Feature Using the Playback FeaturesPause for Stop Action Slow MotionFrame Advance F.ADV Button Display ButtonAutomatic Tracking Manual TrackingIndex Search Time CounterInsert the prerecorded tape and press Stop Go-To Search Time SearchCommercial Scan Search Button Basic Recording Operating Instructions Types of RecordingsRecording Speeds Recording FeaturesRecording Pause Operating Instructions One Touch Recording OTRMinutes up to 4 hours Press MENU*PROG on the remote to display Recording While You’re AwayPress Clear to erase a number Channel Recording While You’re Away VCR Plus+* RecordingA. Lisf Canadian ListRecording While You’re Away VCR Plus+ Recording Setting a VCR Plus+ RecordingSetting a Timer Recording Recording While You’re Away Timer RecordingChecking or Clearing VCR Plus+ and Timer Recordings Recording While You’re Away TimerTimer Recording From the VCR’s Line Input RecordingUsing Dual Remote with AutoEdit’ Using ‘Fwo VCRs for Copying and Editing ~TapesOperating InStructions Refer t0 hookup 0n Cleaning the VCR SpecificationsFront Panel Location of ControlsBack Panel Display Panel for VG4039 Display Panel for VG4038Trouble Double ChecksHere’s what to try Trouble Here’s What To try Trouble ChecksLimited Warranty Add Remove Channels Index20258570 Printedin Singapore