Recording Features; Recording Speeds; Recording Pause; Types Of Recording - RCA TV VCR User Manual

Using the TV/VCR's Features

Recording Features

The VCR provides several different ways to record programs from the TV. The following pages
explain how to use the types of recording feature.
Tape Speed Indicator
Recording Time
Cassette SP
T-120 2 hours
T-160 2 hrs 40 min

Recording Pause

This feature allows you to prevent recording short passages of unwanted material.
Press PAUSE during recording to temporarily stop and start recording. While the tape is paused,
the REC/OTR indicator on the front panel will flash. The TV/VCR will automatically switch from
pause to stop after a few minutes to prevent tape wear.

Types of Recording

Your TV/VCR provides four ways to record programs:
• Recording allows you to press one button to record a program.
• One-Touch Recording (OTR) allows recording to start while a program is being
watched. This feature automatically stops recording after a designated period of time.
• Timer Recording program the VCR for a daily, weekly, or one time recording which will
automatically start and stop at the times you set.
• Copying and Editing Tapes allows you to record from another VCR or camcorder.
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Recording Speeds

Press SPEED to select a recording speed.
• SP (Standard Play) gives the best quality recording; consequently, fewer
programs can be recorded on the tape. Most pre-recorded, rental tapes are
recorded in SP.
SP
• SLP (Super Long Play) gives three times the recording time of tapes
recorded in SP.
SLP
6 hours
8 hours
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