RCA VG4038/ VG4039 warranty Recording While You’re Away Timer Recording, Setting a Timer Recording

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Recording While You’re Away (Timer Recording)

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

lThe clock is set correctly.

lA tape with safety tab has been inserted with enough tape to record the programs.

lThe remote is set to control the VCR - using VCR1 (VCR2).

lIf you receive all channels through a cable box, select a cable box viewing channel on page 21.

Setting a Timer Recording

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

2.Press 2 to display the Timer Programming menu.

3.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.

4.Press number buttons on the remote to enter the channel number (or INPUT on remote to select line input), start time

jncluding AM or PM, end time, and start date of the record-

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Press CLEAR on the remote to correct an entry.

If you receive all channels from a cable box and have completed Cable Box Setup, the output channel of your cable box and CABLE will automatically appear on the menu. See

page 21.

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: 5. Select recording speed using the SPEED button on the remote or VCR.

6. Press MENU*PROG to enter your program. A reminder appears which w@ time out or you can press MENlJ*Pf%OG to return to the main menu.

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

Repeat steps 2-6 for additional programs or press

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

Turn off the VCR before recording begins.

TIMER appears in the VCR’s display panel.

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) and then STOP within a few seconds.

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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 Advanced hookup Plug in power cords of VCR and TVBasic hookup Connect as shownPlug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable box Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All ChannelsConnect as shown Cable Box CablexII,~,IIII.xII Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Pay ChannelsSuch as HBO, ShowWe, Pay-Per-View, eta Back of VCROption a hookup Connecting Tbo VCRs for Copying TapesPlug in power cords of VCRs and TV Option B hookupInsert batteries in remote Tlurn on the TV Check accessories with VCRStartup IUrn on the VCRAdd or remove channels from the VCR% memory Check the connections Press 4 to select Channel SetupPlace dhannels in the VCR’s memory PressVCR1 to set remote to control VCRSkip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups Use TVeVCR buttonSet the time and date Press VCR1 to set the remote to control the VCRVCR Function Buttons ButtonisComponent Buttons Buttons TV Function ButtonsControlling a TV Program the VCR for remote controlControlling a VCR Operate the TVPress PLAY, if necessary Operating InstructionsTo play a tape Pause for Stop Action Using the Playback FeaturesAuto Play Feature Slow MotionAutomatic Tracking Display ButtonFrame Advance F.ADV Button 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 A. Lisf Recording While You’re Away VCR Plus+* RecordingChannel Canadian ListSetting a VCR Plus+ Recording Recording While You’re Away VCR Plus+ RecordingRecording While You’re Away Timer Recording Setting a Timer RecordingTimer Recording From the VCR’s Line Input Recording While You’re Away TimerChecking or Clearing VCR Plus+ and Timer Recordings 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