Recordings, Normal Recording, Recording Speeds | RCA VG4259 manual

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.Press VCR to set the remote to control the VCR.

3.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.

4.Use SPEED on the remote to select a recording speed. 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 RECORD on the VCR or REC on the remote to begin 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 6 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.Press TV to set the remote to control TV functions for a compatible TV.

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

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

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RCA VG4259 manual Recordings, Normal Recording, Recording Speeds, To Make a Recording

Contents

VCR User’s Guide Product Registration Important Information Table of Contents Choosing a Hookup Optional Hookups How to hook up two VCRs for copying tapesWhat type of Cable-TV system* do you have? Choose one answer from below 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 box Back of TV Cable SystemWith Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels Only Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV Connecting Two VCRs for Copying TapesOption a hookup Option B hookup Startup Check accessories with VCRInsert batteries in remote Turn on the TV Turn on the VCR Place channels in the VCR’s memory To change the Signal TypeAdd or remove channels from the VCR’s memory Set the automatic daylight-saving time Select the languageSet the time and date Set the display panel brightness Use Tvvcr buttonSet the Alert Sound Skip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups Program the Remote for a TV Controlling a TVOperate the TV Component Buttons Remote ControlVCR Function Buttons Cable Box or Satellite Receiver Function Buttons TV Function Buttons Program the Remote for a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver Controlling a Cable Box or a Satellite ReceiverOperate the Cable Box or Satellite Receiver Power Off Auto Play FeaturePlayback To play a tape Picture Search Using the Playback FeaturesSlow Motion Pause for Stop Action Time Counter Disp Display Button Zero Search Index SearchTo Index Search Frame Advance SLOWF. ADV Button Blank SearchAutomatic Tracking Manual Tracking To Select Playback Sound Tape Playback HI-FI/LINEAR Feature To Turn Off Marking Commercialaadvance Marking Commercialaadvance To Select a Background for Playback Normal Recording RecordingsRecording Speeds To Make a Recording Stopping a One Touch Recording in Progress One Touch RecordingDisplay on TV Screen Recording While You’re Away VCR Plus+* Recording VCR Plus+ SetupA. List Canadian List Broadcast or Cable TV Station Name VCR Plus+TM Channel WorksheetVCR Plus+ Channel Number Channel Number You Receive This Station On Recording While You’re Away VCR Plus+ Recording Setting a VCR Plus+ Recording Setting a Timer Recording Recording While You’re Away Timer Recording Timer Recording From the VCR’s Line Input Checking or Clearing VCR Plus+ or Timer Recordings To Record Stereo Broadcast TV or SAP Stereo Broadcast TV or SAP Second Audio Program Pro-Tect Plus Child Lock Feature Using the Recording FeaturesTo Record Audio Only To Play Back Audio Only Copying and Editing Tapes Using Compatible Remote Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes Front Panel Location of ControlsBack Panel Display Panel Cleaning the VCR Specifications Trouble Heres what to try Trouble Checks VCR Plus+ or timer recording not made Question Answer Limited Warranty 12,13,16 Index 29,34 North Meridian Street Indianapolis,