Recording a Program
Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes
Operating Instructions (Refer to hookup on page 6.)
Use this VCR as the playback VCR and the other as the recording VCR.
Caution: The unauthorized recording of television programs and other materials may infringe the rights of others.
1.Turn on the TV and VCRs.
2.Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel, either 3, 4, or the TV’s video input.
3.If you connected your VCR using Option A (page 6), tune the recording VCR to channel 3 or 4 – the one you selected on the back of the playback VCR.
If you connected your VCR using Option B (page 6), press INPUT on the recording VCR’s 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’s remote 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 REC on the remote or RECORD on the VCR. Then, press PAUSE on the recording VCR’s remote to place the recording VCR in record pause.
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’s remote to stop copying the tape. Then, locate the next segment you want to copy on the playback VCR by using FWD, REW or PLAY. Press PAUSE on the playback VCR’s remote. Press PAUSE on both VCRs at the same time 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 or ProScan 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 operates the VCR with either the VCR1 or VCR2 button — depending on the position you select in the menu.
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
2. Press 4 to display SETUP OPTIONS.
3. Press 1 to activate the REMOTE CONTROL: VCR1 or VCR2 feature.
4. Press VCR1 or VCR2 on your compatible VCR’s remote to change the setting and program this VCR to respond to VCR1 or VCR2 — depending on the position you selected in step 3.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 TIMER PROGRAMMING
2 REVIEW PROGRAMS
3 CHANNEL SETUP
4 VCR SETUP OPTIONS
SETUP OPTIONS
1 REMOTE CONTROL: VCR1
2 AUTO PLAY: ON
3 AUTO TV/VCR: ON
4 AUDIO SETUP
PRESS VCR2 TO CHANGE
SETUP OPTIONS
1 REMOTE CONTROL: VCR2
2 AUTO PLAY: ON
3 AUTO TV/VCR: ON
4 AUDIO SETUP
0 EXIT TO MAIN MENU
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