RCA VPT 385 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
VCR will prompt you through the procedure.
If you press a wrong digit, press CLEAR repeatedly
uniil the incorrect digit flashes, and then enter the
correct digit.
If you enter an illogical time or date (13th month for
example), it is just rejected• Re-enter the correct digit.
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.
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Press PROGRAM on the remote hand unit.
This "menu" will appear on the status
display.
Press "1" to set the clock
[] CLK [] NORM [] DLY [] WKL [] REV ]
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The display prompts you to set the time.
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\ / AM
/ 1% PM
CLK
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•)
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The display prompts you to select AM or PM.
CLK
Press "1" for AM or press "2" for PM.
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The display prompts you to set the date.
DATE
\1/
/1"
CLK M D
Y
Set the date by pressing six digits in order for
the month, day, and year. (For example,
press 0 3 0 6 8 7 for March 6, 1987.)
Always press "0" before single-digit months
and days.
The day of the week will appear when you
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DATE FRI
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U--! UL!
CLK M D Y
Press PROGRAM to start the clock.
Press PROGRAM again to return
the display to normal.
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