Basic Recording Operating Instructions | RCA VGM500 specs

Recording a Program

Basic Recording – Operating Instructions

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•VCR to turn it on.

4.Select recording speed using SPEED on 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. REC appears in the VCRÕs display panel while the VCR is 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 TV•VCR 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 TVÕs channel buttons.

5.Press STOP when recording is finished.

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RCA VGM500 manual Basic Recording Operating Instructions, To Make a Recording

Contents

VCR User’s Guide Refer Servicing to Qualified Service Personnel Important Information Table of Contents Optional Hookups How to hook up two VCRs for copying tapes? Choosing a HookupWhat 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 boxBack of VCR Cable Box Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Only Pay Channels Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes Plug in power cords of VCRs and TVOption a hookup Option B hookup Check accessories with VCR Attach power cord to back of VCRRemote Stock No AAA Batteries RF Coaxial Cable Power Cord Startup Turn on the VCR Turn on the TVSelect the VCR’s output channel Select the VCR’s video system Select the language/Escoge una lengua/Selecione o idioma Place channels in the VCR’s memory Add or remove channels from the VCR’s memory Set the time and date Use Tvvcr buttonSkip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups Component Buttons ButtonsVCR Function Buttons TV Function Buttons Program the VCR for Remote Control Controlling a VCR Program the Remote for a TV Controlling a TVOperate the TV Program the Remote Operate the Cable Box or Digital Satellite System Receiver Program the Remote for an Auxiliary Component Controlling an Auxiliary RCA ComponentOperate the Auxiliary Component Operating Instructions Ntsc Video Playback ModePlay a Tape Tape Playback HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX Feature Using the Playback FeaturesAuto Head Cleaner Pause for Stop Action Slow MotionDigital Auto Tracking Manual Tracking Picture Search Fast Forward Search Display Button Time Counter Index Search Index Search Zero Search Commercial Scan Using the Recording Features Types of RecordingsRecording Speeds Recording Pause Basic Recording Operating Instructions To Make a Recording Recording While You’re Away Timer Recording Setting a Timer Recording Timer Recording From the VCR’s Line Input Check or Clear a Timer RecordingSelect Cable Box or Satellite Receiver Channel Operating Instructions One Touch RecordingOne Touch Display on TV Screen Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP Second Audio Program To Record Stereo Broadcast TV or SAP Recording Audio Only To Record Audio Only Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes Using Dual Remote with AutoEditTM Location of Controls Front Panel Back Panel Display Panel Cassette-In Indicator Hifi IndicatorSAP Indicator Status Indicators Trouble Checks Trouble Heres what to try Timer recording not made VCR makes noise when stoppedTime counter not working Will not record or play Specifications Cleaning the VCR Index Add or Remove Channels from Memory Index Menuprog Button 10,11,12,14,18,19,27-28,30,31,34 VCR Main Menu