RCA B27TF680 User Manual

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Using the TV/VCR/DVD’s FeaturesChapter 3 376SPSTOPTape speed indicatorRecording TimeTapeT-120T-160SP2 hours2 hrs 40 minEP6 hours8 hoursRecording FeaturesThe VCR provides several different ways to record programs. The following pages explain howto use the types of recording features. If you’re using the remote control, you must press theVCR button to put the remote control in VCR mode.Recording SpeedsPress SPEED on the remote to select a recording speed.• SP (Standard Play) gives the best quality recording; consequently, fewerprograms can be recorded on the tape. Most pre-recorded, rental tapes arerecorded in SP.• EP (Extended Play) gives three times the recording time of tapes recordedin SP.Recording PauseThis feature allows you to prevent recording short passages of unwantedmaterial.Press PAUSE during recording to temporarily stop and start recording (STILLappears on the screen while the tape is paused). The TV/VCR automaticallyswitches from pause to stop after a few minutes to prevent tape wear.Types of RecordingYour TV/VCR/DVD provides five ways to capture programming:• Recording allows you to press one button to record a program.• One Touch Recording (OTR) allows recording to start while a program is beingwatched. This feature automatically stops recording after a designated period of time.• Timer Recording program the TV/VCR for a daily, weekly, or one time recording whichautomatically starts and stop at the times you set.• Copying and Editing Tapes allows you to record from another VCR or camcorder.• Recording from DVD Player allows you to record from the DVD player.