RCA VR508, VR337 manual Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes

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Recording a Program

Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes

Operating Instructions (Refer to hookup on page 6.)

Use one VCR as the playback VCR and the other as the recording VCR.

 

1.

Turn on the TV and VCRs.

 

2.

Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel, either 3, 4, or the TVÕs

 

 

video input.

Caution: The unauthorized

3.

If you connected your VCR using Option A (page 6), tune the

recording of television

 

recording VCR to channel 3 or 4 Ð the one selected on the back of

programs and other

 

materials may infringe the

 

the playback VCR.

rights of others.

 

If you connected your VCR using Option B (page 6), press INPUT

 

 

 

 

(or channel 00) on the recording VCRÕs remote to select the line

 

 

input.

 

4.

Insert the tape you want to copy into the playback VCR. Insert a

 

 

blank tape with its safety tab in place into the recording VCR.

 

5.

Press PLAY, then PAUSE on the playback VCR when you reach

 

 

the point on the tape or program where you want to begin

 

 

copying. If the tape was not recorded on the playback VCR,

 

 

streaks may appear and you may need to adjust tracking.

 

6.

Press RECORD on the VCR or REC on the remote, then PAUSE

 

 

on the recording VCR.

 

7.

Press PAUSE on both VCRs at the same time to begin copying

 

 

the tape.*

 

8.

Edit out segments that you do not want to copy by pressing

 

 

PAUSE on the recording VCR to stop copying the tape. Then,

 

 

locate the next segment you want to copy on the playback VCR

 

 

by using FWD, REW, and PLAY. Press PAUSE on the playback

 

 

VCR. Press PAUSE at the same time on both VCRs to resume

 

 

copying.

 

9.

Press STOP•EJECT on both VCRs when you are finished.

 

*You may turn off the TV after the recording has started as it does

 

not have to be on to copy a tape.

Copying and Editing Tapes Using Compatible Remote

If you have a compatible RCA, ProScan or GE remote with VCR1 and VCR2 buttons, you can program this VCR to respond to either VCR1 or VCR2. This lets you control both VCRs with one remote for easier copying and editing.

Set the REMOTE CONTROL feature of this VCR to VCR1 or VCR2 position. Then, the compatible remote controls the VCR with either the VCR1 or VCR2 button Ñ depending on the position you select in the menu.

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press 4 to display PREFERENCES.

3. Press 1 to activate the REMOTE CONTROL: VCR1 or VCR2 feature.

4. Press VCR1 or VCR2 on your compatible VCRÕs remote to change the setting and program this VCR to respond to VCR1 or VCR2 Ñ depending on the position you selected in step 3.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 TIMER RECORDINGS

2 TIME

3 CHANNELS

4 PREFERENCES

PREFERENCES

1 REMOTE CONTROL: VCR1

PREFERENCES

( PRESS VCR2 TO CHANGE )

2 AUTO PLAY: ON

3 ALERT SOUND: OFF

0 EXIT

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Contents USER’S Guide Product Registration Important InformationTable of Contents Choose one answer from below Optional Hookups How to hook up two VCRs for copying tapesChoosing a Hookup What type of Cable-TV system* do you have?Back of VCR Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable BoxBasic hookup Advanced hookupCable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable boxCable Box Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Only Pay ChannelsOption B hookup Connecting Two VCRs for Copying TapesPlug in power cords of VCRs and TV . Continue to Option a hookupTurn on the VCR Check accessories with VCRStartup Insert batteries in remote Turn on the TVAdd or remove channels from the VCR’s memory To change the Signal TypePlace channels in the VCR’s memory Skip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups Set the Alert Sound featureUse Tvvcr button Set the Automatic Daylight-Saving Time Set the time and dateChan Channel Up or Down VCR Function ButtonsEnd of Tape Power OffPlayback To play a tapeSlow Motion Using the Playback FeaturesAuto Play Feature Picture SearchTime Counter Display ButtonTo Index Search Index SearchZero Search Commercial Scan Search ButtonManual Tracking Pause for Stop ActionFrame Advance F. ADV Button Automatic TrackingTo Make a Recording RecordingsNormal Recording Recording SpeedsDisplay on TV Screen Express RecordingStopping an Express Recording in Progress Stopping a Timer Recording Recording While You’re Away Timer RecordingSetting a Timer Recording Pro-Tect Plus Child Lock Feature Using the Recording FeaturesTimer Recording From the VCR’s Line Input Checking or Clearing Timer RecordingsCopying and Editing Tapes Using Compatible Remote Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing TapesChannel or Tracking up or down Location of ControlsFront Panel Tape CompartmentDisplay Panel Back PanelCleaning the VCR SpecificationsLimited Warranty Trouble Heres what to try Trouble ChecksCassette with safety tab removed does not start to Timer recording not madeTime did not adjust for daylight savings VCR makes noise when stoppedIndex 3CH.4 Switch10,13,21 North Meridian Street Indianapolis,
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