Types of Recordings

Your VCR provides different types of recording. These types are explained in the following sections:

Basic Recording - Operating Instructions

One Touch (OTR) Recording

Recording While You’re Away

VCR Plus+ Recording

Timer Recording

Using Two VCRs for Copying Tapes

Basic Recording - Operating Instructions

To make a recoiding

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

1.Insert a tape with safety tab in place.

2.Press VCR1 (VCR2) to set remote to control VCR.

3.If using one of the basic hookups, make sure the VCR indicator appears in the VCR’s display panel. If not, press TVWCR to turn it on.

4.Select recording speed using SPEED on the VCR or remote. The tape speed indicator appears on the TV screen.

5.Select the channel to be recorded.

The channel number appears on the TV screen.

6.Press REC*OTR to begin recording.

Watch a TV channel while VCR is recording a.different channel

1.Follow steps 1 through 6 above.

2.If using one of the basic hookups, press TVWCR to switch to the TV channel. The VCR indicator will turn off in the display panel.

3.Press TV to set the remote to control TV functions for a compatible TV.

4.Select the channel you want to watch with the TV’s channel buttons.

5.Press STOP on VCR or remote when recording is finished.

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RCA VG4038/ VG4039 warranty Types of Recordings, Basic Recording Operating Instructions