RCA VR642HF manual Recordings, Normal Recording, Recording Speeds, To Make a Recording

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Recording a Program

Recordings

Your VCR provides different recording options. These options are explained in this section of the manual.

Recording Speeds

Press SPEED on the remote to select a recording speed (SP or SLP). The speed you select appears on the TV screen. Tapes recorded in LP can be played in this VCR.

SP (Standard Play) gives the best quality recording. That is why most prerecorded, rental tapes are recorded in SP. Fewer programs can be recorded on the tape. Special effects such as pause, frame advance, slow motion, and picture search work well in this speed.

SLP (Super Long Play) gives three times the recording time of tapes recorded in SP. Special effects such as pause, frame advance, slow motion, and picture search work well in this speed.

	Recording Time
Cassette	SP	SLP
T-120	2Hrs	6Hrs
T-160	2Hrs 40Min	8Hrs

Normal Recording

To Make a Recording

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

1.Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.

2.If you are using one of the basic hookups, make sure the VCR indicator lights in the VCRÕs display panel. If not, press TV•VCR to turn it on.

3.Use SPEED on the remote to select a recording speed. The tape speed indicator appears on the TV screen.

4.Select the channel to be recorded.

The channel number appears in the VCRÕs display panel and on the TV screen.

5.Press RECORD on the VCR or REC on the remote to begin recording. Dand 6appear in the VCRÕs display panel while the VCR is recording.

Watch a TV Channel While VCR is Recording a Different Channel

For some cable box hookups, this recording feature may not apply. Contact your local cable company for assistance.

1.Follow steps 1 through 5 above.

2.If you are using one of the basic hookups, press TV•VCR to switch to the TV channel.

The VCR indicator turns off in the display panel.

3.Select the channel you want to watch with the TVÕs channel buttons.

4.Press STOP•EJECT on the VCR or STOP on the remote when the recording is finished.

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Contents USER’S Guide Product Registration Important InformationTable of Contents How to hook up a stereo amplifier/receiver Optional Hookups How to hook up two VCRs for copying tapesChoosing a Hookup What type of Cable-TV system* do you have?Basic hookup Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable BoxAdvanced hookup Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable boxBack of TV Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Only Pay ChannelsPlug in power cords of VCRs and TV . Continue to Connecting Two VCRs for Copying TapesOption a hookup Option B hookupRecord on the VCR from an amplifier/receiver Connecting a Stereo Amplifier/ReceiverBack Amplifier/Receiver Startup Check accessories with VCRInsert batteries in remote Turn on the TV Turn on the VCRPlace channels in the VCR’s memory To change the Signal TypeAdd or remove channels from the VCR’s memory Use Tvvcr button Set the Auto TV/VCR featureSkip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups Skip this step if you used one of the basic hookupsSet the Automatic Daylight-Saving Time Set the Time and DateSet the display panel brightness Chan Channel Up or Down VCR Function ButtonsPlayback Power OffTo play a tape End of TapeAuto Play Feature Using the Playback FeaturesAuto Repeat Feature Time Counter Display ButtonZero Search Index SearchTo Index Search Picture Search Blank SearchSlow Motion Fast Forward SearchFrame Advance F. ADV Button Pause for Stop ActionAutomatic Tracking Manual TrackingTo Select Playback Sound Tape Playback HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX FeatureTo Turn Off Marking Commercialaadvance MarkingCommercialaadvance To Select a Background for PlaybackNormal Recording RecordingsRecording Speeds To Make a RecordingStopping an Express Recording in Progress Express RecordingDisplay on TV Screen Setting a Timer Recording Recording While You’re Away Timer RecordingStopping a Timer Recording Checking or Clearing Timer Recordings Timer Recording From the VCR’s Line InputTo Record Stereo Broadcast TV or SAP Stereo Broadcast TV or SAP Second Audio ProgramPro-Tect Plus Child Lock Feature Using the Recording FeaturesRecording Audio To Play Back Audio OnlyCopying and Editing Tapes Using Compatible Remote Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing TapesFront Panel Location of ControlsBack Panel Hi-FiIndicator Cassette-in IndicatorPower Indicator SAP IndicatorCleaning the VCR SpecificationsQuestion Answer Questions & Answers About COMMERCIAL66ADVANCETrouble Heres what to try Trouble ChecksTime did not adjust for daylight savings Timer recording not madeVCR makes noise when stopped Cassette with safety tab removed does not start toLimited Warranty ADD/REMOVE Channel Menu IndexNorth Meridian Street Indianapolis,