Recording a Program
Recording While You’re Away (VCR Plus+ Recording)
The VCR Plus+ and timer program features let you program the VCR to record up to eight different programs within a one year period. Before using VCR Plus+ to record a program, make sure that:
•The clock is set correctly.
•A tape with safety tab has been inserted with enough tape to record the programs.
•The remote is set to control the VCR — using VCR1 (VCR2•DVD).
•The VCR is set up for VCR Plus+ programming if you:
•receive all channels through a cable box or RCA satellite receiver, set up the cable box or receiver as described on pages
•use an antenna, use a cable box the VCR can control, or do not use a cable box for all channels, complete VCR Plus+ Setup on page 33.
Setting a VCR Plus+ Recording
1.Press MENU on the remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
2.Press 1 to display the VCR PLUS+ menu.
3.Press numbers on the remote to enter PlusCode number for the program you want to record. VCR PlusCode numbers are found in most local TV listings.
Press CLEAR on the remote to correct an entry.
4.Press MENU to enter the program.
If the VCR does not recognize the PlusCode number,
UNRECOGNIZED NUMBER... PLEASE
5.Press 1, 2, 3, or 4 to select type of program.
1 ONE TIME – single program recorded once.
2 DAILY – program recorded at same time every day.
3 WEEKDAYS – program recorded at same time Monday through Friday.
4 WEEKLY – program recorded at same time once a week.
6.Select a recording speed using SPEED, or 1(SP), or 2(SLP) on the remote.
7.Press CLEAR if you want to change the program end time. This feature lets you extend the recording time on VCR Plus+ programs. Also, this option may be useful when you are recording programs such as sporting events that could exceed scheduled broadcast times.
8.Press MENU to enter your program. A reminder appears which will time out or you can press MENU to return to the
VCR MAIN MENU.
If you have entered two programs whose times overlap, PROGRAMS OVERLAP appears on the screen.
9.Repeat steps 2 – 6 for additional programs or press MENU to remove the menu from the TV screen.
10.Turn off the VCR before recording time.
The ( TIMER ) indicator appears in the VCR’s display panel when the timer has been programmed.
11.Manually Controlled Cable box or Satellite Receiver: Turn on the cable box or satellite receiver and tune it to the channel you want to record before the time the recording is to begin.
Remote Controlled Cable box: Turn on the cable box before the time the recording is to begin.
Stopping a Timer Recording
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR PLUS+
VCR PLUS+
ENTER PLUSCODE NUMBER
(FROM TV LISTING)
-
HOW OFTEN SHOULD THIS PROGRAM RECORD?
1 ONE TIME
2 DAILY (EVERY DAY)
3 WEEKDAYS (M - F)
4 WEEKLY (ONCE PER WEEK)
PROGRAM 1 (ONE TIME)
CHANNEL | 08 |
START TIME | 02:10 PM |
END TIME | 03:35 PM |
START DATE | 11/17/95 FRI |
TAPE SPEED | SLP |
PRESS CLEAR TO ADJUST PRESS MENU TO SAVE
You can stop a recording by pressing and holding the STOP button on the remote or STOP•EJECT on the VCR for approximately three seconds.
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