Recording Features; Express Recording - GE VG4240 User Manual

Recording Features
There are four ways for recording programs:
• Recording lets you press one button to start recording a
program. (See VCR Basics section.)
• Express Recording lets you start recording a program you
are watching, and then set the VCR to automatically stop
recording after a designated period of time.
• Timer Recording lets you program the VCR to
automatically start and stop recording at a
predetermined time.
Express Recording
Use express recording when you want to quickly record the
remaining portion of the program you are watching.
1. Set the tape speed by pressing the SPEED button on the
remote.
2. Press the RECORD button to begin recording.
3. Repeatedly press the RECORD button to set up the
recording duration.
Rec Ch 36
Record Length
0:00
Press REC to set Length
Rec Ch 36
Record Length 1:30
Press REC to set Length
Each press of the RECORD button increases the recording
time (up to 4 hours).
The VCR continues to record for the amount of time you
indicate, and then automatically turns off.
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Tape Speeds
SP (Standard Play)
Gives the best quality recording, but
fewer programs can be recorded on
the tape. Special effects such as
pause, slow motion, picture search,
and frame advance work well when
you play back tapes recorded in
this speed.
LP (Long Play)
Your VCR is capable of playing back
tapes recorded in LR You cannot
record in the LP speed.
SLP (Super Long Play)
Gives three times the recording time
of tapes recorded in SP. Special
effects such as pause, slow motion,
picture search, and frame advance
work well when you play back tapes
recorded in this speed.
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Cassette
T-120
T-160
Recording Time
SP SLP
2Hr 6Hr
2Hr 8Hr
40Min
Express Recording
Express recording is a great Way to
tape the last quarter of the game, or
the last part of a movie when you have
to leave.
To stop an express recording, press
and hold STOP on the remote for a
few seconds (STOP-EJECT on
the VCR),