RCA VR336 Cassette Player User Manual


 
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VCR MAIN MENU
1 Timer Recordings
TIMER RECORDINGS
1 Create a New Program
Recording a Program
Recording While You’re Away (Timer Recording)
The timer program features let you program the VCR to record up to eight different programs within a
one year period. Before setting the timer, make sure that:
The clock is set correctly.
A tape with safety tab has been inserted with enough tape to record the program(s).
If you receive all channels through a cable box, select a cable box viewing channel
as described on
the next page.
Program 1 has been saved
Remember to insert a
recordable tape and
turn the VCR off before
the program start time.
Setting a Timer Recording
1. Press MENU on the remote to display the VCR MAIN
MENU.
2. Press 1 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu.
3. Press 1 to display the Create a New Program menu.
4. Press 1, 2, 3, or 4 to select type of program.
1 One time — single program recorded once.
2 Daily — program recorded at same time every day.
3 Weekdays — program recorded at same
time Monday through Friday.
4 Weekly — program recorded at same time
once a week.
5. Press number buttons on the remote to enter the channel
number (or INPUT to select the line input), start time
including AM or PM, end time, and start date of the
recording. Just follow the on-screen prompts.
Press CLEAR to correct an entry.
If you receive all channels from a cable box and have
completed Cable Box Setup on the next page, the output
channel of your cable box will automatically appear on
the menu.
6. Select recording speed using SPEED or number button
on the remote.
7. Press MENU to enter your program.
A reminder appears which times out.
PROGRAMS OVERLAP may appear on the screen if you
entered two programs where the times overlap.
8. The TIMER RECORDINGS menu appears. Press 1 to
enter an additional timer program, or press 0 to exit.
9.
Turn off the VCR before recording begins.
TIMER indicator lights in the VCR display panel when
the timer has been programmed.
10. If using a cable box, leave it turned on and tuned to
the channel you want to record.
Stopping a Recording in Progress
You can stop a recording by pressing and holding the STOP
button for approximately three seconds.
How often should this
Program record?
1 One time
2 Daily (every day)
3 Weekdays (M - F)
4 Weekly (once per week)
Program 1 (One Time)
Channel --
Program 1 (One Time)
Channel 08
Start Time --:-- --
Program 1 (One Time)
Channel 08
Start Time 02:10 AM 1=AM
End Time --:-- 2=PM
Program 1 (One Time)
Channel 08
Start Time 02:10 PM
End Time 03:35 PM
Start Date 08/04/96 Sun
Tape Speed SLP
1=SP 2=SLP
Press CLEAR to correct
Press MENU to save