RCA 1543007A manual How to Use Express Recording, Press Recording, Time, Display

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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 INPUT. 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 recording time is displayed.

Each time you press REC, the recording time increases as shown below:

 

 

 

 

 

Press

Recording

 

 

 

 

 

REC

Time

 

RECORD LENGTH 0:00

 

 

 

0:30

(30 Min)

 

 

 

Ch 04

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1:00

(1 Hr)

 

 

 

 

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 REC 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.

Important: This feature is not available in any DC mode.

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 Insert batteries in remote Unpack the TV/VCR and accessoriesStartup Place your TV/VCR on a stable surfaceTurn on the TV/VCR Connect antenna or cable-TV systemPlug in the TV/VCR Select the language Escoja un idioma./Choisissez une langue Set the Signal Type optionalPress 5 to toggle the Signal Type between Antenna and Cable Put Channels into Memory Auto Channel SearchSet the Time and Date Clock Select a channel and adjust the volumeAdd or remove channels from the TV/VCR’s memory ADV Frame Advance ButtonsChan and v Channel up and down FF Fast ForwardPrev Previous channel VOL and Volume up and downNumbers 0 through REC RecordOn-Screen Displays Using the TV/VCR FeaturesAdjust the Video Press Display with tape insertedTo View Closed Captions Commercial Skip works only when there is no tapeClosed Captioning Commercial SkipFront Panel Block Sleep TimerWake-Up Timer Situations S Parental Controls and V-ChipSuggestive dialogue D Setting TV Rating Limits To Block Age-Based RatingsMenu Blocking Specific Content ThemesViewing Age-Based Ratings BlockBlocking Movie Ratings Viewing Specific Content ThemesSetting Movie Rating Limits Press 2 for the V-Chip Movie Rating Limit screenLock/Unlock Parental Controls Viewing Movie RatingsBlocking Unrated TV Programs Press 4 to unlock Parental ControlsOperating Instructions To Play a TapeFrame Advance Using the Playback FeaturesPause Picture SearchTime Counter Automatic TrackingManual Tracking Commercial ScanAuto Play Feature Auto Repeat FeatureIndex Search Press SKIP/SEARCH to display the Index Search screen Press Stop to stop Blank Search Zero Search Blank Search Recording Speeds Recording FeaturesAutomatic Head Cleaner Recording PauseBasic Recording How to Make a RecordingTypes of Recordings Press Recording How to Use Express RecordingExpress Recording TimePress 1 to Create a New Program Timer RecordingSetting a Timer Recording Press 2 to Review Existing Progs. programs Checking or Clearing Timer RecordingsStopping a Timer Recording Copying and Editing Tapes Press Pause at the same time on both the VCR orFront Panel What type of Cable-TV system* do you have? Back PanelChoosing a Hookup Choose one answer from belowConnect as shown Connect Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable BoxDipole Antenna Cable Box Required to Unscramble All Channels Plug in power cords of TV/VCR and cable box OperationConnect a Cable System With a Cable Box Cable Box Required to Unscramble Premium Channels OnlyCamcorder for Copying Tapes Connect a VCR or Camcorder for Copying TapesVCR for Copying Tapes Set the speaker switch to the desired selection Connecting External Speakers with 3-Way OperationCleaning the TV/VCR Replacing the Fuse in the DC Car CordProblem Solution Trouble ChecksTimer REC indicator on front of TV/VCR Timer recording not madeTV/VCR makes noise when stopped Parental Control password does not workLimited Warranty Index 11-15 SearchIndex Meridian Street Indianapolis,