RCA VR681HF - Basic Recording; Watching a TV Channel While VCR Is Recording a Different Channel; To Make a Recording

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Recording a Program
Basic Recording
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 SELECT VCR 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. Make sure tape speed is correct.
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 to begin recording.
The
D
appears in the VCR’s display panel while
the VCR is recording.
Watching a TV Channel While VCR is Recording a
Another Channel
While your VCR is recording one channel, you can watch another program.
However, your VCR must be connected to your antenna/cable system. When using
a cable box, use an A/B switch that allows you to watch one channel while
recording another.
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 turns
off in the display panel.
3. Press SELECT 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.