RCA VG4251 User Manual
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Recording a Program
Types of Recordings
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.
The cassette-in indicator
lights in the VCR’s
display panel.
2.
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.
3.
Select recording speed using SPEED on the
remote.
The tape speed indicator appears in the VCR’s
display panel and on the TV screen.
4.
Select the channel to be recorded.
The channel number appears in the VCR’s
display panel and on the TV screen.
5.
Press REC on the remote or RECORD 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 5 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.
Select the channel you want to watch with the
TV’s channel buttons.
4.
Press STOP on the remote or STOP•EJECT on
the VCR when recording is finished.