RCA DRC8060N User Manual

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Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 31Chapter 3: Recording, Playback & FeaturesWatching one channel while you record another channel (cable with no cable box or off-air antenna only)If you want to watch another channel while you’re recording, you need to make sure you’ve connected an RF coaxial cable to the CABLE/ANTENNA OUTPUT jack onDVD recorder and TV’s corresponding Cable/Antenna Input jack.1. Make sure the DVD recorder and the TV are on. Tune the TV to the appropriate Video Input Channel (if you need help, go to page 19).2. Using the DVD recorder’s channel buttons, tune to the program you want to record. Press the RECORD button.3. If the remote that came with your DVD recorder operates your TV, just press the TV button and use the channel up and down buttons to change the channel on the TV.If the remote doesn’t operate your TV, use the TV’s remote control to change channels.4. When you’re fi nished recording, remember to turn the TV back to its Video Input Channel and watch TV through the DVD recorder.Notes:This feature might work differently if you receive programming via a cable box (a different connection may be required. See page 10 for more information). If youreceive programming via a satellite receiver or digital cable box, this feature isn’t available—you can’t record one satellite or digital cable program and watchanother satellite or digital cable program.The remote that came with your DVD recorder is a programmable Universal remote that can be programmed to operate many brands and models of TVs. Go topage 22 if you want to program the remote.When you stop recording, a delay may occur while the DVD recorder generates information about the recording for the Disc Library.Watch TVDiscDisc LibraryTimersSetupAdd TimerTo set a timer for video recording, press OK.To exit, press GO BCK/RETURNNameChannelDay(s)Start TimeStop TimeRecording QualityTimersCh 00205/19 19 Mon Once03:00PM04:00PM*1 : BestKeep Timer Cancel TimerTimer Setup ScreenTimer RecordingsSetting up timer recordings to record programs automatically1. From the DVD recorder’s main menu, use the remote’s arrow buttons to highlight Timers, and press the OKbutton.Tip: You can also access the Timers menu by pressing the TIMER•GUIDE button on the remote control.2. Since Add Timer is highlighted, just press OK (the Timer Setup screen appears).3. If you want to give the Timer a name, highlight Name and press the INFO button (the on-screen keyboardappears—follow the on-screen instructions to name the timer). When finished entering the name, make sureyou press the right arrow button to highlight Done and press OK.4. Press the down arrow button to highlight the Channel fi eld and use the number buttons on the remote toenter the channel number, and press OK (highlight moves to Day).To enter a Video Input Channel, press the right arrow button.5. Use the number buttons to enter month and day. To change the frequency (once, daily, weekly, etc.), press theright arrow button. When finished, press OK (highlight moves to Start Time).6. Use the number buttons to enter the time you want to start recording. Press the right arrow button tochange the a.m./p.m. setting. When finished, press OK (the highlight moves to Stop Time).7. Use the number buttons to enter the time you want the DVD recorder to stop recording. Press the rightarrow button to change a.m./p.m. setting. When finished, press OK (the highlight moves to Recording Quality).8. You can change the quality of the recording by pressing the right arrow button. The better the quality, themore space the recording takes up on the disc—(go to page 51 for more information). Press OK to confirmthe quality recording setting.9. When you’re finished, make sure Keep Timer is highlighted and press OK.Notes: The DVD recorder’s clock must be set in order for Timer Recordings to work properly.