RCA VR617HF

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Recording a Program
Types of Recordings
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. Press VCR1 (VCR2•LD) 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 remote.
The tape speed indicator appears in the VCR’s display panel
and on the TV screen.
5. Select the channel to be recorded.
The channel number appears in the VCR’s display panel and
on the TV screen.
6. Press RECORD on the VCR or REC on the remote to begin
recording. REC and
D
appear 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 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 when recording is finished.
Basic Recording – Operating Instructions