RCA 1539213A manual How to Use Express Recording

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Recording a Program

Express Recording

Express recording lets you record up to four hours or to the end of the tape without programming the timer. You can begin recording immediately. The TV/VCR will stop automatically at the end of the recording.

How to Use Express Recording

1. Insert a tape with safety tab in place.

The TV/VCR will turn on.

2. Select the channel to be recorded.

To record from the AUDIO/VIDEO IN jacks, press 00. Two selections appear in the channel field. Press 1 to select VIDEO 1, the rear AUDIO/VIDEO IN jacks. Press 2 to select the front panel AUDIO/VIDEO IN jacks.

3. Press SPEED to select a recording speed.

You can also change the speed of the recording in progress.

4

.

Press

REC

twice to activate express recording.

 

5

.

Press

REC

repeatedly until the desired amount of

Time

 

 

recording time is displayed.

0:30

(30 Min)

 

 

Each time you press

REC,

the recording time increases

 

 

as shown below:

 

 

 

1:00

(1 Hr)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Press

Recording

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

REC

 

 

 

 

RECORD LENGTH 0:00

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ch 04

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1:30

(1 Hr, 30 Min)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2:00

(2 Hrs)

 

 

 

Press REC to set length

 

3:00

(3 Hrs)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4:00

(4 Hrs)

 

 

 

 

 

Display

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

0:00:00

(Normal Record)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

0:00

(Turns Off)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The TIMER indicator on the TV/VCR’s front panel will light during express recording.

During express recording, press REC to display the time remaining on the screen. Press REC again to increase the recording time.

Stopping an Express Recording in Progress

Press and hold STOP/EJECT on the TV/VCR or STOP on the remote to stop the express recording.

— OR —

Repeatedly press REC until RECORD LENGTH: 0:00 appears. The recording stops after a few seconds.

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Contents USER’S Guide Important Information Product RegistrationTable of Contents Unpack the TV/VCR and remote control StartupInsert batteries in remote Attach the hook for the remote optional Connect antenna or cable-TV systemConnect the Swivel Base to the TV/VCR Plug in the TV/VCRSet the Signal Type optional Press 5 to toggle the Signal Type between Antenna and CablePut Channels into Memory Auto Channel Search Add or remove channels from the TV/VCR’s memorySelect a channel and adjust the volume Set the Time and Date ClockButtons Chan and v Channel up and downFF Fast Forward Displays the TV/VCR Main MenuRemote Cleaning Using the TV/VCR Features Adjust the VideoOn-Screen Displays Press DisplayClosed Captioning To View Closed CaptionsPress Menu on the remote to display TV/VCR Main Menu Sleep Timer Wake-Up TimerFront Panel Block Description and Content Themes for Age-Based Ratings Parental Controls and V-ChipSetting TV Rating Limits To Block Age-Based RatingsBlocking Specific Content Themes Viewing Age-Based RatingsMenu BlockViewing Specific Content Themes Setting Movie Rating LimitsBlocking Movie Ratings Press 2 for the V-Chip Movie Rating Limit screenViewing Movie Ratings Blocking Unrated TV ProgramsLock/Unlock Parental Controls Press 4 to unlock Parental ControlsOperating Instructions To Play a TapeUsing the Playback Features PausePicture Search Automatic Tracking Manual TrackingTime Counter Auto Play Feature Auto Repeat FeaturePress MENU, 5, 3, and Clear Recording Features Automatic Head CleanerRecording Speeds Recording PauseHow to Make a Recording Types of RecordingsBasic Recording How to Use Express Recording Express RecordingTimer Recording Setting a Timer RecordingPress 1 to Create a New Program Checking or Clearing Timer Recordings Stopping a Timer RecordingPress 2 to Review Existing Progs. programs Copying and Editing Tapes FrontBoth At the same timeFront Panel Back Panel Choosing a HookupWhat type of Cable-TV system* do you have? Choose one answer from belowConnect Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box Dipole AntennaConnect as shown Connect a Cable System With a Cable Box Cable Box Required to Unscramble All ChannelsCable Box Required to Unscramble PremiumConnect a VCR or Camcorder for Copying Tapes VCR for Copying TapesCamcorder for Copying Tapes Problem SolutionTrouble Checks Problem Solution Cleaning the TV/VCR Limited Warranty Index Index Index Meridian Street Indianapolis,