RCA VR688HF - Manual (Page 44)

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Recording a Program
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:
¥ The clock is set correctly.
¥ A tape with safety tab has been inserted with enough tape to record the programs.
¥ The remote is set to control the VCR Ñ using VCR1 (VCR2•DVD).
¥ The VCR is setup for VCR Plus+ programming.
¥ If you receive all channels through a cable box, setup the cable box as shown on pages 11-13.
¥ If you have an antenna, cable system not requiring a cable box, or a cable box this VCR can control, complete
VCR Plus+ setup on page 40.
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 the PlusCode number
for the program you want to record. 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 Ð single program recorded once.
2 Daily Ð program recorded at same time every day.
3 Weekdays Ð program recorded at same
time Monday through Friday.
4 Weekly Ð program recorded at same time
once a week.
6. Select recording speed using SPEED on the remote.
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.
PROGRAMS OVERLAP
may appear on the screen if you
entered two programs where the times overlap.
9. The TIMER RECORDINGS menu appears. Press 3 to enter
an additional VCR Plus+ program, or press 0 to exit.
10. Turn off the VCR before recording time.
TIMER appears in the VCRÕs display panel when the timer
has been programmed.
11. If using a cable box, leave it turned on. If the VCR cannot
control the cable box, tune it to the channel you want to
record.
Stopping a Recording in Progress
With the VCR: Press POWER and then STOP within a few
seconds.
With the Remote: Press VCR1 (VCR2•DVD) and then STOP
within a few seconds.
How often should this
program record?
1 One Time
2 Daily (every day)
3 Weekdays (M-F)
4 Weekly (Once per week)
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
VCR PLUS+
Enter PlusCode number
(from TV listing)
-
Press MENU to exit
Program 1 (One Time)
Channel 08
Start Time 02:10 PM
End Time 03:35 PM
Start Date 11/18/96 Mon
Tape Speed SLP
1=SP 2=LP 3=SLP
Press CLEAR to correct
Press MENU to save
Program 1 has been saved
Remember to insert a
recordable tape and
turn the VCR off before
the program start time.
Note: Timer programs will not be erased during
power outages. To clear a program, see page 44.