RCA VR708HF - Manual (Page 37)

VCR Features
Chapter 4 35
Timer Recording
You can program up to eight different broadcasts to be recorded.
Notes– In order for a timer recording to work:
• The VCR’s clock must be set correctly.
• Insert a tape with its safety tab in place and enough tape to record
the program.
• If you’ve set up the VCR with a cable box for all channels, the output of
your cable box appears in the channel item of the Timer Recording
menu.
• PROGRAMS OVERLAP appears if two programs whose times overlap
are entered.
• appears in the display when you turn off the VCR and a timer
recording has been set. flashes if there is no tape in the VCR when
a timer recording has been set and the unit is turned off.
• For a cable box or satellite receiver, turn it on and tune it to the
channel you want to record before the recording is to begin.
To Set Up to as Many as Eight Timer Recording Programs:
1. Press the MENU button to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
2. Press the 2 button to choose TIMER RECORDINGS.
3. Press the 1 button to choose Create a New Program.
4. Select how often you want the program to record.
5. Enter the data for the program with the number buttons.
Data entered includes the channel number (if using A/V jacks to connect the
VCR to the TV, press INPUT to select the Video Line Input), and start and end
times (including AM or PM). The start date is automatically entered based on
the VCR clock. Both the recording date and speed can be changed.
6. Review the information to make sure it is correct.
7. Press the MENU button to save.
Stopping a Timer Recording
To stop or Cancel a Timer Recording in Progress (Even an Express
Recording):
Press and hold the STOP button for several seconds until STOP appears in the
on-screen display.
Reviewing and Clearing Programs
To review programs that you have already set up:
1. Press the MENU button to display the VCR Main Menu.
2. Press the 2 button to choose TIMER RECORDINGS.
3. Press the 2 button to choose Review Existing Progs.
4. Press INFO to edit, CLEAR to erase, or MENU to see the next saved timer
recording program.
Program 1 (One time)
Channel 104 Cable
Start Time 12:00 AM
End Time 01:30 AM
Start Date 11/16/01 Fri
Tape Speed SLP
Press INFO to edit
Press CLEAR to erase
Press MENU for next prog
TIMER RECORDINGS
1 Create a New Program
2 Review Existing Progs.
3 Use VCR Plus+ Code
0 Exit How often should this
program record?
1 One time
2 Daily (every day)
3 Weekdays (M-F)
4 Weekly (once per week)
0 Cancel
Program 1 has been saved
Remember to insert a
recordable tape and
turn the VCR off before
the program start time.
Press MENU to continue