RCA VR609HF VCR User Manual


 
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Recording a Program
Types of Recordings
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. 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.
3. Select recording speed using SPEED on the remote.
The tape speed indicator appears in the VCRÕs display panel and on the TV
screen.
4. Select the channel to be recorded.
The channel number appears in the VCRÕs display panel and on the TV
screen.
5. 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 5 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. Select the channel you want to watch with the TVÕs channel buttons.
4. Press STOP on the remote or STOP•EJECT on the VCR when recording
is finished.