RCA VR637HF User Guide - Page 16

Chapter 2: VCR Features Timer Recording You can set up to 8 different TV programs to be recorded. Before a Timer Recording will work, the VCR needs to be set up correctly VCR's clock must be set correctly. If you've set up the VCR for a cable box for all channels, the output of your cable box appears in the channel item of the Timer Recordings menu. PROGRAMS OVERLAP appears if two programs whose times overlap are entered. The timer indicator appears in the display when you turn off the VCR and a timer recording has been set. The timer indicator 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. Insert a tape with its safety tab in place and enough tape to record the program. To Set Up as Many as Eight Timer Recording Programs: 1. 2. 3. 4. How often should this 0 Exit program record? 1 2 3 4 One time Daily (every day) Weekdays (M-F) Weekly (once per week) TIMER RECORDINGS 1 Create a New Program 2 Review Existing Progs. Press the MENU button to display the VCR MAIN MENU. Press the 2 button to choose Timer Recordings. Press the 1 button to choose Create a New Program. Select how often you want the program to record. Enter the data for the program with the number buttons. The data includes the channel number, 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. 5. Program 1 has been saved 0 Cancel Remember to insert a recordable tape and turn the VCR off before the program start time. Remember to leave your cable box on and tuned to the desired channel. 6. 7. Review the information to make sure it is correct. 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 Program 1 (One time) Channel Start Time End Time Start Date Tape Speed 104 Cable 12:00 AM 01:30 AM 11/16/01 Fri SLP To review programs that you have already set up: 1. 2. 3. Press the MENU button to display the VCR Main Menu. Press the 2 button to choose TIMER RECORDINGS. Press the 2 button to choose Review Existing Progs. • • To erase, press CLEAR. To see the next saved timer recording program, press MENU. Press CLEAR to erase Press MENU for next prog 14 Chapter 2