RCA VR538 - Manual (Page 27)

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Recording a Program
Types of Recordings
Your VCR provides different types of recording. These types are explained in the following sections:
Basic Recording – Operating Instructions
Express (XPR) Recording
Recording While You're Away
VCR Plus+ Recording
Timer Recording
Using Two VCRs for Copying Tapes
Basic Recording – Operating Instructions
To make a recording
Turn on the TV and tune it to the VCR viewing channel, either 3, 4, or TV’s video input channel.
1. Insert a tape with safety tab in place.
2. Press VCR1 (VCR2•LD) to set remote to control VCR.
3. If using one of the basic hookups, make sure the VCR indicator appears in
the VCR’s display panel. If not, press TV•VCR to turn it on.
4. Select recording speed using SPEED on the VCR or remote.
The tape speed indicator appears in the VCR’s display panel and on the TV
screen.
5. Select the channel to be recorded.
The channel number appears in the VCR’s display panel and on the TV
screen.
6. Press REC on the remote or REC•XPR on the VCR to begin recording. REC
appears in the VCR’s 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 turns 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 TV’s channel buttons.
5. Press STOP on VCR or remote when recording is finished.