Types of recordings, Basic recording - operating instructions – RCA VG4038/ VG4039 User Manual
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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
One Touch (OTR) 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) 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 on the TV screen.
5. Select the channel to be recorded.
The channel number appears on the TV screen.
6. Press REC«OTR to begin 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 will turn 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.
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