RCA VG4038/ VG4039 VCR User Manual


 
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:
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The clock is set correctly.
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A tape with safety tab has been inserted with enough tape to record the programs.
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The remote is set, to control the VCR - using VCR1 (VCR2).
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The VCR is setup for VCR Plus+ programming.
- If you receive all channels through a cable box, select a cable box viewing channel on
page 21.
- If you do not use a cable box for all channels, complete VCR Plus+ Setup on
puge 22.
Setting a VCR Plus+ Recording
1. Press MENU*PROG on the remote to display the VCR MAIN
MENU on the TV screen.
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*PROG to enter the program.
If the VCR does not recognize the PlusCode number,
Unrecognized number... Please re-enter appears on the TV
screen. Check the number and enter it again.
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 recording speed using the SPEED button.
7. Press CLEAR if you want to change the program End Time.
This feature allows you to extend the recording time on VCR
Plus+ programs. This option may be useful when recording
programs such as sporting events that could go past
scheduled broadcast times.
8. Press MENU*PROG to enter your program. A reminder
appears which will time out or you can press MENU*PROG to
return to the VCR MAIN MENU.
PROGRAMS OVERLAP may appear on the screen if you
entered two programs where the times overlap.
9. Repeat steps 2 - 6 for additional programs or press
MENU*PROG to remove the menu from the TV screen.
10.
Turn off the VCR
before recording time.
TIMER appears in the%R’s display panel.
11.
If using a cable box, leave it turned on and tuned to the
channel you want to record.
Stopping a Recording in Progress
With the VCR: Press
POWER, then STOP within a few seconds.
With
the Remote: Press VCR1 (VCR2), then STOP within a few
seconds.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+ Programming
VCR PLUS+
Enter Plus Code number
(from,,TV listing)
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How often should this
program record?
1 One time
2 Daily (every day)
3 Weekdays (Man - Fri)
4 Weekly (once/week)
PROGRAH 1 - ONE TIME
Channel CABLE
;;;r;i;;me %lO PM
03:35 PM
Start Date .1,1./21193 Sun
Tape Speed >,LP
Press CLEAR to correct
Press MENU to save
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