RCA VR725HF - Manual (Page 30)

Recording a Program
Types of Recordings
Your VCR provides different types of recordiirg. These types di e explained in the tolkivving sections.
Basic Recording - Operating Instructions
To Make a Recording
Turn on the TV and tune it to the VCR viewing channel, either 3, 4, or the TV's video input channel.
1. Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
2. Press VCR1 (VCR2»LD) to set the remote to control VCR.
3. If you are 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 a recording speed using SPEED on the remote.
The tape speed indicator appears in the VCR's display panel and on the
TV screen.
5. Select the channel or line input ("LI" or "L2") to be recorded.
The channel number, "L1", or "L2" appears in the VCR's display panel and
VIDE01 or VIDE02 appears on the TV screen.
• L1: For rear audio/video connection.
• L2: For front audio/video connection.
6. Press REC on the remote or RECORD on the VCR to begin recording. The
REC indicator (HE]) and the playback indicator (►) appear in the VCR's
display panel while the VCR is recording.
To Stop a Recording
Press STOP on the VCR or the remote.
Watch a TV Channel While VCR is Recording a Different Channel
1. Follow steps 1 through 6 above.
2. If you are 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'EJECT on VCR or STOP on remote when recording
is finished.
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