RCA 390 VCR User Manual


 
Setting the Clock
Here are some things you should know before you set the clock:
When you first plug in your VCR, the clock will read
--.-- .
The buttons for setting the clock are on the remote
hand unit,
While you are setting the clock, the display on the TV
screen will prompt you through the procedure.
If you press a wrong digit, press CLEAR repeatedly until
the incorrect digit flashes, and then enter the correct
digit.
If you enter an illogical time or date (13th month for
example) a question mark will appear instead of the
illogical entry. Simply enter the correct digit to replace
the question mark.
The clock must be set to the correct time before you
can program the timer for unattended recordings or
use Express Recording (XPR)
If power is interrupted for an extended period, you will
have to reset the clock and re-enter your programs in
the timer.
[1]
Turn on your "IV and tune it to the VCR Chan-
nel (channel 3 or 4). The VCR Channel is
explained on page 11.
Press PROGRAM on the remote hand unit
This "menu" will appear on the "IV.
push NUM_EA sHowN
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2 _O_L PRC_3RAM
3 DAdLY _OGAAM
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PRO3_AM nEWEW
ENO _*_$H pRCG
Press "1" to set the clock
[2]
The display prompts you to set the time.
Set the time by pressing two digit buttons on
the remote for the current hour and two more
for the minute.
(For example, press 0 2 1 5 for 2:15.)
[3]
The display prompts you to select AM or PM
CLOCK SET
TIME 021S
AM°I PM.2
Press "1" for AM or press "2" for PM.
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[4)
The display prompts you to set the date.
Set the date by pressing six digits in order for
the month, day, and year. (For example, press
0 7 0 6 8 6 for July 6, 1986.)
Always press "0" before single-digit months
and days.
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[5]
The day of the week will appear when you
have entered all six digits for the date.
! DATE 0_J06tS6 ,
SUN
I
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Press PROGRAM to start the clock. (Note that
the display on the VCR will show the correct
time after you press PROGRAM.
Press PROGRAM again to return to the pro-
gram you were watching.
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