33 • Recording a Program .......................................................................................................................... 33 Before you Record ................................................................................................................................ 33 Basic Recording Steps........................................................................................................................... 33 FOR YOUR SAFETY Recording Tips ...................................................................................................................................... 33 Using the Instant Recording Timer (IRT).............................................................................................34 Setting the VCR to Record Later .......................................................................................................... 35 Reviewing What You Have Programmed.............................................................................................37 Programming Priorities ......................................................................................................................... 37 Basic Operations (VCR Plus + Recording)............................................................................................... 39 • Easy Delayed Recording with VCR Plus + ........................................................................................ 39 About VCR Plus+ ................................................................................................................................. 39 Channel Setup ....................................................................................................................................... 39 Using VCR Plus+ to Record a Program................................................................................................ 43 Advanced Operations (Remote Control of TV) ........................................................................................ 45 • Controlling Your TV with the VCR's Remote....................................................................................45 Programming the Remote Control ........................................................................................................ 45 Controlling the TV ................................................................................................................................ 46 Advanced Operations (Cable Box Hookups)............................................................................................47 • Hooking Up to a Cable Box................................................................................................................ 47 A Step-by-Step Approach ..................................................................................................................... 47 Remote Control of the Cable Converter................................................................................................ 49 Advanced Operations (Second VCR) ....................................................................................................... 51 • Integrating a Second VCR .................................................................................................................. 51 Hookup.................................................................................................................................................. 51 To Control Both VCRs with the Remote Control.................................................................................51 Copying from One VCR to Another (Dubbing).................................................................................... 51 Copying Tapes From A Camcorder ...................................................................................................... 52 VCR Care and Servicing...........................................................................................................................53 • Routine Cleaning ................................................................................................................................ 53 Head Cleaning.......................................................................................................................................53 Periodic Maintenance............................................................................................................................53 • If the VCR Doesn't Work Right.......................................................................................................... 53 Don't Attempt Repairs Yourself............................................................................................................53 Care and Servicing (Problems) ................................................................................................................. 55 Often Encountered Problems ................................................................................................................ 55 H...