Recording a Program

Types of Recordings

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

Basic Recording Ð Operating Instructions

Recording While You're Away

Timer Recording

One Touch Recording

Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP (Second Audio Program)

Recording Audio Only

Using Two VCRs for Copying Tapes

Using the Recording Features

Recording Speeds

Press SPEED on the remote to select a recording speed (SP, LP, or SLP). The speed you select appears on the TV screen and in the VCRÕs display panel. The VCR automatically selects the playback speed (SP, LP, or SLP).

Cassette

Recording Time

 

Type

SP

LP

SLP

T120

2Hr

4Hr

6Hr

T160

2Hr 40Min

5Hr 20Min

8Hr

 

 

 

 

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, slow motion, picture search, and frame advance work well in SP.

LP (Long Play) gives twice the recording time of tapes recorded in SP. Special effects in playback are not recommended in LP.

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

Recording Pause

This feature allows you to prevent recording short passages of unwanted material.

Press PAUSE during recording to stop and start recording.

REC P appears in the VCRÕs display panel.

The VCR will automatically switch from pause to stop after a few minutes.

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RCA VGM500 manual Types of Recordings, Using the Recording Features, Recording Speeds, Recording Pause