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RCA VGM300 Basic Recording Operating Instructions

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Recording a Program

To Make a Recording

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

1. Insert a tape with safety tab in place.

The cassette-in indicator lights in the VCRÕs display panel.

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

3. If using one of the basic hookups, make sure the VCR indicator

appears in the VCRÕs display panel. If not, press TV•VCRto turn it

on.

4. Select recording speed using SPEEDon the remote.

The tape speed indicator appears in the VCRÕs display panel and

on the TV screen.

5. Select the channel to be recorded.

The channel number appears in the VCRÕs display panel and on the

TV screen.

6. Press REC on the remote or RECORD on the VCR to begin

recording. RECappears in the VCRÕs display panel while the VCR

is recording.

Watch a TV Channel While VCR is Recording a Different

Channel

1. Follow steps 1through 6above.

2. If using one of the basic hookups, press TV•VCRto 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 TVÕs channel

buttons.

5. Press STOP when recording isfinished.

Basic Recording – Operating Instructions

Contents

Main i Introduction Cautions WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this VCR to rain or moisture. Important Information WARNING 1 Table of Contents Important Information Choosing a Hookup Back of VCR Back of TV Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Only Pay Channels (such as HBO, Showtime, Pay-Per-View, etc.) 6 Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes Recording VCR Playback VCR Recording VCR or Use the previously selected hookup to the TV. 7 continued on next page 1. Check accessories with VCR. 1st 2nd 5. Turn on the VCR. 6. Select the VCRs output channel. 7. Select the VCRs video system. 8 8. Select the language/Escoge una lengua/Selecione o idioma. 9 10. Add or remove channels from the VCRs memory. 9. Place channels in the VCRs memory. 10 11. Use TVVCR button. 12. Set the time and date. 11 Controlling a VCR Program the VCR for Remote Control 12 Using the Remote Control Buttons Component Buttons VCR Function Buttons 13 Buttons VCR Function Buttons TV Function Buttons 14 Controlling a TV Operate the TV Program the Remote for a TV 15 Playing a Tape Operating Instructions NTSC Video Playback Mode Play a Tape 16 Playing a Tape Auto Head Cleaner Pause for Stop Action Frame Advance 17 Slow Motion Picture Search Digital Auto Tracking Manual Tracking 18 DISPLAY Button Time Counter 19 Index Search Zero Search Commercial Scan Types of Recordings Using the Recording Features 20 Recording Speeds Recording Pause Basic Recording Operating Instructions 21 To Make a Recording Watch a TV Channel While VCR is Recording a Different Channel 22 Recording While Youre Away (Timer Recording) Setting a Timer Recording Stopping a Recording in Progress 23 Check or Clear a Timer Recording Recording While Youre Away (Timer Recording) Select Cable Box (or Satellite Receiver) Channel 24 One Touch Recording Stopping a Recording in Progress Operating Instructions 25 Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes Operating Instructions (Refer to hookup on page 6.) Using Dual Remote with AutoEdit 26 Front Panel 27 Back Panel Display Panel 28 Display Panel VCR SLP Cleaning the VCR Specifications 30 Trouble Checks Trouble Here's what to try: N 31 References Trouble Here's what to try: Page Index