RCA 390 Recording from Another VCR, Playback VCR, Recording VCR, Insert Blank Cassette

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Recording from Another VCR

To copy (dub) tapes, connect the two VCR's as shown below. Use shielded audio/video cables (such as RCA #AH002 or #AH005).

The connections from the recording VCR to your TV are the ones you normally use. It is preferable to play the original tape on the same machine that was used to record it.

I CAUTION: The unauthorized recording of television pro-I

grams and other materials may infringe the rights of I

others.

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PLAYBACK VCR

*Optional accessory available from your RCA dealer.

AH002" or AH005 "

CABLES

RECORDING VCR

To VHF antenna terminal

on conventional TV

To audio and video inputs .4__ OR on TV Monitor/Receiver

TURN	ON TV.			START PLAYING TAPE.
$TUNE TV TO VCR CHANNEL				START PLAYING TAPE.
$TUNE TV TO VCR CHANNEL		OF RECORDING	VCR (3 OR 4).	STOP BOTH VCR's
TURN	ON BOTH VCR's.	REWIND	IF NECESSARY.	SHED.

PLAYBACK VCR

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INSERT RECORDED CASSETTE. (_ ADJUST TRACKING IF NECESSARY. SEE NOTES.

_ INSERT BLANK CASSETTE.	_SS	BOTH PLA Y AND RECORD_

RECORDING VCR

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'SET TAPE SPEED.	TO LINE.	.IGHT ON.	PRESS	PAUSE		TO EDIT OUT
			UNWANTED		MATERIAL.
			PRESS	IT	AGAIN	TO RESUME

Operating Notes

Adjust the TRACKING control (Step 12) if streaks appear in the TV picture. This may happen if the cassette was not originally recorded on the same VCR that you are using to play it. After you adjust the tracking, stop both VCR's and start over with Step 9.

RECORDING. SEE NOTES.

Use the PAUSE button (Step 13) for brief pauses. If you want to pause for more than three or four minutes, stop the VCR by pressing STOP. When you are ready to resume, press both PLAY and RECORD.

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Contents VideoCassette Recorder Dealer Warranty RegistrationSafety Precautions Purchase DateUsing This Manual ContentsUnpacking InstallationGeneral Installation Information LocationDisconnect Existing Antenna from TV and Connect it to VCR Antenna ConnectionsUHF VCRBelow Back of your TV will probably resemble one of the diagramsConnect VCR to back of TV Connect the VCR to your TV likeNo scrambled Cable-TV ConnectionsCoaxal ChannelsCable-TV ConnectionsWhat Your VCR Will Do Moniter Receiver Inputs TV Monitor/Receiver ConnectionsAH020 Operating InstructionsVideo Cassettes Is not covered by RCAswarranty. It is considered normalCassette Playing Times and Speeds Push the cassette through the door Basic OperationInserting and Removing Cassettes To Remove The cassette will comeDeletingChannels from the Scan List Programming Active Channels into VCRsTunerChannel Programming SELECT/LOCK Autoprog ADD Adding Channels to the Scan ListSetting Your TV to the VCR Channel Setting the VCR/TV SwitchRemote Control IlLC411Setting the Clock Making a Recording First Recording and PlaybackFirst Recording and Playback Playing It BackOperating Controls Detailed Information Channel Programming See page 11 for complete detailsSpecial Effects Features Normal TV Viewing Quick Reference GuidesRecording and Viewing the Same Program Recording and Viewing Different Programs Quick Reference GuidesBasic Playback Recording VCR Recording from Another VCRPlayback VCR Insert Blank CassetteCamera Recording Press Both PLA YExpress Recording Youcan program the timer to do the following Programming the TimerThings to know before you start Display will prompt you to select either AM or PM Checking the Timer ProgramsClearing a Timer Program Press 1 for AM or 2 for PMTimer Recording Checklist Timer RecordingRewind if Necessary On front pane Alternate Remote Control UnitsPress to search When VCR is playing Turns on VCR Press toOptional Accessories Video Cameras and CamcordersHow do you get service SpecificationsRCA Limited Warranty For how long after purchase