Energysaver, Front panel brightness (vcr display), Tape speed – RCA VR708HF User Manual
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Using On-Screen Menus
EnergySaver
By default, the VCR automatically turns off after two hours of inactivity. This can be changed in
the PREFERENCES menu by pressing the 4 button repeatedly to change the time delay or to
disable the feature altogether.
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Select OFF and the VCR will stay on until you shut it off.
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Select 1:00, 2:00, or 3:00, and the VCR will turn off after one, two, or three hours of
inactivity.
Thirty seconds before automatically shutting off, the VCR displays an on-screen message
reading, The VCR will turn off in 30 seconds. Press any key to cancel. Pressing any remote
control or VCR front panel button will halt the countdown.
If you use the VCR’s tuner instead of your TV to view channels, you may want to turn off this
feature.
Front Panel Brightness (VCR Display)
You can change the brightness level of the VCR’s front panel display. In the PREFERENCES
menu, press the 5 button repeatedly to toggle between options:
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AUTO
the display brightens when the VCR is on and dims when the VCR is off.
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BRIGHT
the display is bright whether the VCR is on or off.
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DIM
the display is dimmed whether the VCR is on or off.
Recording Speeds
SP (Standard Play)
Gives the best quality recording,
but fewer programs can be
recorded on the tape.
SLP (Super Long Play)
Gives three times the recording
time of tapes recorded in SP
mode.
Recording Times
Cassette
SP
SLP
T-120
2 Hr
6 Hr
T-160
2 Hr/40 Min
8 Hr
Tape Speeds
You can choose as the preferred recording speed either Standard Play (SP) or
Super Long Play (SLP). The speed selected appears in the VCR’s front display
panel and in timer and VCR Plus+ system recording menus.
To Select a Preferred Tape Speed:
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In the PREFERENCES menu, press the 6 button repeatedly to switch between
SP and SLP settings.
Note: For an explanation of recording speeds, see the note to the left.
To Override the Preferred Tape Speed:
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Press the SPEED button on the remote control.
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Set the tape speed in the timer or VCR Plus+ system recording menus.
When you turn off the VCR, the tape speed reverts to the one selected as the
default.