RCA VR538 manual Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes, Option a hookup, Option B hookup

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Hooking Up the VCR

Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes

Option A hookup.

Use this hookup for a simple connection which requires fewer accessories.

1. Select a hookup from pages 2 through 5 and then modify with this connection.

2. Set the CH3 CH4 switch on the playback VCR to either channel 3 or 4.

You will tune the recording VCR to this channel to receive the signal from the playback VCR.

3. Connect as shown.

A	From Antenna, Cable
	or Cable Box
	or Cable Box

			IN FROM	Playback
			ANTENNA

OUTPUT	INPUT			VCR
AUDIO VIDEO	AUDIO	VIDEO	OUT TO TV	VCR
		3	OUT TO TV
		3	4
		CH

RF Coaxial Cable

(supplied)

This connection may require additional accessories not provided.

4. Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV. 5. Continue to page 7.

OUTPUT		INPUT
AUDIO	VIDEO	AUDIO	VIDEO
			3	4
			CH
Audio/Video
Cables			or
			or

IN FROM

ANTENNA

OUT TO TV

RF Coaxial

Cable

Recording

VCR

Use the hookup to the TV as previously selected on pages 3, 4, or 5.

Option B hookup.

Use this hookup for slightly improved copy quality and more convenient operation — use of TV•VCR button not required.

1. Select a hookup from pages 2 through 5 and then modify with this connection.

2. Connect as shown.

This connection requires additional accessories

B From Antenna, Cable or Cable Box

IN FROM

ANTENNA

OUTPUT	INPUT
AUDIO VIDEO	AUDIO VIDEO	OUT TO TV
	3	OUT TO TV
	3	4

CH

Playback VCR (only)

not provided.

3. Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV. 4. Continue to page 7.

You will select the audio/video input (L1 or L2) on the recording VCR to receive the signal from the playback VCR.

Caution: The unauthorized recording of television programs and other materials may infringe the rights of others.

Audio/Video

Cables

			IN FROM	Recording
			ANTENNA	Recording
OUTPUT	INPUT			VCR
AUDIO VIDEO	AUDIO	VIDEO	OUT TO TV
		3	OUT TO TV
		3	4
		CH

	Audio/Video		RF Coaxial
	Cables	or
			Cable

Use the hookup to the TV as previously selected on pages 3, 4, or 5.

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Contents USER’S Guide Important Information Product RegistrationTable of Contents Optional Hookups How to hook up two VCRs for copying tapes? Choosing a HookupWhat type of Cable-TV system* do you have? Choose one answer from belowPlug in power cords of VCR and TV Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable BoxBasic hookup Advanced hookupPosition Cable Box Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable boxCable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels Back of VCRConnecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV . Continue toOption a hookup Option B hookupCheck accessories with VCR StartupInsert batteries in remote Turn on the TV Turn on the VCRUsing the number buttons Use the on-screen menu systemPlace channels in the VCR’s memory Add or remove channels from the VCR’s memorySet Auto TV/VCR feature Use Tvvcr buttonSkip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups Skip this step if you used one of the basic hookupsSet the time and date DisplayVCR Function Buttons ButtonsComponent Buttons TV Function Buttons Cable Box or RCA DSS Satellite Receiver Function ButtonsProgram the VCR for remote control Controlling a VCROperate the TV Controlling a TVProgram the remote for a TV Operate the cable box or RCA DSS satellite receiver Controlling a Cable Box or an RCA DSS Satellite ReceiverProgram the remote for a cable box Operate the auxiliary component Controlling an RCA Auxiliary ComponentProgram the remote for an RCA auxiliary component Operating Instructions To play a tapeUsing the Playback Features Auto Play FeaturePause for Stop Action Slow MotionDisplay Button Frame Advance F.ADV ButtonAutomatic Tracking Manual TrackingSome index marks may be missed by the VCR Time CounterIndex Search Time Search Go-To SearchCommercial Scan Search Button Pro-Tect Plus Locking FeatureBlank Search Auto Repeat StopTo make a recording Types of RecordingsBasic Recording Operating Instructions Recording Pause Recording FeaturesRecording Speeds Express Recording XPR Operating InstructionsExpress Display on TV Screen With the Remote Press VCR1 VCR2LD and thenSetting Up the Cable Box or Satellite Receiver Recording While You’re AwayCanadian List Recording While You’re Away VCR Plus+* RecordingA. List Setting a VCR Plus+ Recording Recording While You’re Away VCR Plus+ RecordingCable Program 1 ONE Time Recording While You’re Away Timer Recording Setting a Timer Recording With TV Off Clock On VCRChecking or Clearing a VCR Plus+ or Timer Recordings Editing a VCR Plus+ or Timer RecordingsTimer Recording From the VCR’s Line Input Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes Using Dual Remote with AutoEditTMLocation of Controls Front PanelDisplay Panel CH3 CH4 Switch Back PanelTrouble Checks Trouble Heres what to tryVCR plus+ or timer recording not made VCR makes noise when stoppedCassette with safety tab removed does not start to Rewind does not operateLimited Warranty Specifications Cleaning the VCRIndex ChanneltrackingFWD Fast Forward Recxpr Button Page Part Number 94-VR538-1