recording a program to your VCR
Option 1: Recording TV with a VCR connected
with Coax cables
1. Refer to the VCR connection instructions on page 11
for information on how to connect your VCR to your TV.
2. See 1A on the diagram to ensure your TV and VCR are
connected properly.
3.
Set your VCR to channel 3 or 4. Most VCRs will need to be
set to channel 3. Please reference your VCR owner’s manual.
4. Turn your TV to channel 3 or 4 (the same channel your
VCR is set to). This is the same channel you use to
watch TELUS TV.
5. If your TV has multiple Video inputs, ensure the TV is
set on ANTENNA. To do this, use the control that came
with your TV to access your TV setup menu. Refer to
your TV manual for additional information about the
ANTENNA input.
6. You should have a picture on your TV screen. If you have
a blue screen or do not have a picture, you may need to
press the TV/VIDEO button on your TV remote control.
7. Insert a videotape and press PLAY on your VCR remote.
You should be able to see the videotape picture. If you
do not see a picture, please review steps 1-6.
8. Stop and remove the videotape, but leave the VCR on.
You are now ready to record.
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9. Put a blank tape into the VCR. If you are using an old
tape, rewind it to the beginning and check that the
erasure-prevention tab is still present. If it has been
broken off, you will have to use a new tape.
10. Using your TELUS TV remote, select the program
channel you want to record.
11. Consult your VCR instruction manual on how to record
as this varies with manufacturers.
Option 2: Recording TV with a VCR connected with
audio/video (composite) cables
1. Refer to the VCR instruction manual for information on
how to connect your VCR to your TV.
2. See 1B on the diagram to ensure your TV and VCR are
connected properly.
3. Set your VCR to LINE, AUX or VIDEO (this input name
varies
by VCR manufacturer, so check your VCR
instructions) to receive the video source from the TELUS
TV digital box.
4. If your TV has multiple video inputs ensure the TV is set
on VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 (whichever the VCR Video input
is set to). To do this, use the remote control that came
with your TV to access your TV setup menu. Refer to
your TV manual for additional information about the
Video input and how to access the menu for your TV.
5. You should have a picture on your TV screen. If you have
a blue screen or do not have a picture, you may need to
press the TV/VIDEO button on your TV remote control.
6. Insert a videotape and press PLAY on your VCR remote.
You should be able to see the videotape picture. If you
do not see a picture, please review steps 1-5.
7. Stop and remove the videotape, but leave the VCR on.
You are now ready to record.
8. Put a blank tape into the VCR. If you are using an
old tape, rewind it to the beginning and check that the
erasure-prevention tab is still present. If it has been
broken off, you will have to use a new tape.
9. Using your TELUS TV remote, select the program
channel you want to record.
10. Consult your VCR instruction manual on how to record
as this varies with manufacturers.
NOTE: You cannot watch a different TELUS TV channel if you are recording on another
channel; you must have your TELUS TV digital box on the channel you want to record.
If the channel is changed on TELUS TV digital box, you will record the new channel.
TIP: Many VCRs require the use of a remote control for programming. If you’ve
lost yours and your TELUS TV universal remote won’t work, contact the VCR
manufacturer or search the Web for sites that specialize in replacing remote
controls. Have your VCR make and model number available.
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