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

Express (XPR) Recording

Recording While You're Away

Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or

VCR Plus+ Recording

SAP (Second Audio Program)

Timer Recording

Recording Audio Only

Using Two VCRs for Copying Tapes

 

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).

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.

Cassette

Recording Time

 

Type

SP

LP

SLP

T120

2Hr

4Hr

6Hr

T160

2Hr 40Min

5Hr 20Min

8Hr

 

 

 

 

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.

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.

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 VCR to set remote to control 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 RECORD 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 VR618HF manual Types of Recordings, Recording Speeds, Recording Pause, Basic Recording Operating Instructions