RCA VR688HF VCR User Manual


 
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Recording a Program
To Make a Recording
Turn on the TV and tune it to the VCR viewing channel, either 3, 4, or TVÕs video input channel.
Basic Recording – Operating Instructions
1. Insert a tape with safety tab in place.
The cassette-in indicator (
)
lights in the VCRÕs display
panel.
2. Press VCR1 (VCR2•DVD) to set remote to control VCR.
3. 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.
4. Select recording speed using SPEED on the remote.
The tape speed indicator appears in the VCRÕs display
panel and on the TV screen.
5. Select the channel to be recorded.
The channel number appears in the VCRÕs display panel
and on the TV screen.
6. Press RECORD on the VCR or REC on the remote 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 6 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. Press TV to set the remote to control TV functions for a
compatible TV.
4. Select the channel you want to watch with the TVÕs
channel buttons.
5. Press STOP when recording is finished.