RCA VGM500 Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes, Option a hookup, Option B hookup, Recording VCR

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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 VCR output channel to either channel 3 or 4. See page 8 for details.

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

3. Connect as shown.

This connection may require additional accessories not provided.

4. Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV.

5. Continue to page 7.

A

From Antenna, Cable or Cable Box

Playback VCR

		ANTENNA
RIGHT	L/MONO	IN
IN
OUT
RIGHT	L/MONO	OUT
AUDIO		VIDEO

RF Coaxial Cable

(supplied)

Recording VCR

		ANTENNA
RIGHT	L/MONO	IN
IN
OUT
RIGHT	L/MONO	OUT
AUDIO		VIDEO
Audio/Video		RF Coaxial
Cables		RF Coaxial
Cables		Cable
		Cable
		or

Use the previously selected

hookup to the TV.

Option B hookup.

Use this hookup for slightly improved copy quality and hi-fi stereo recording.

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

2. Connect as shown.

This connection requires additional accessories not provided.

If your TV is not stereo, connect its audio jack to the VCRÕs AUDIO L/MONO jack to hear sound from both channels. If the VCR does not have a MONO jack, you may need a Y-adapter.

3. Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV.

4. Continue to page 7.

Select the line (audio/video) input on the recording VCR to receive the signal from the playback VCR.

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

B

Playback VCR (only)

	ANTENNA
RIGHT L/MONO	IN
IN
OUT
RIGHT L/MONO	OUT
AUDIO	VIDEO
Audio/Video
Cables	Recording VCR
	Recording VCR

			From Antenna, Cable
		ANTENNA	or Cable Box
RIGHT	L/MONO	IN
IN
OUT
RIGHT	L/MONO	OUT
AUDIO		VIDEO
Audio/Video		RF Coaxial Cable
Cables		RF Coaxial Cable
Cables			(supplied)
			(supplied)

or

Use the previously selected

hookup to the TV.

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Contents VCR User’s Guide Refer Servicing to Qualified Service Personnel Important InformationTable 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 belowAdvanced hookup Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable BoxBasic hookup Back of VCR 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 Only Pay Channels Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes Plug in power cords of VCRs and TVOption a hookup Option B hookupCheck accessories with VCR Attach power cord to back of VCRRemote Stock No AAA Batteries RF Coaxial Cable Power Cord StartupSelect the VCR’s output channel Turn on the TVTurn on the VCR Select the VCR’s video system Select the language/Escoge una lengua/Selecione o idiomaPlace channels in the VCR’s memory Add or remove channels from the VCR’s memorySkip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups Use Tvvcr buttonSet the time and date VCR Function Buttons ButtonsComponent Buttons TV Function Buttons Program the VCR for Remote Control Controlling a VCROperate the TV Controlling a TVProgram the Remote for a TV Program the Remote Operate the Cable Box or Digital Satellite System ReceiverOperate the Auxiliary Component Controlling an Auxiliary RCA ComponentProgram the Remote for an Auxiliary Component Play a Tape Ntsc Video Playback ModeOperating Instructions Auto Head Cleaner Using the Playback FeaturesTape Playback HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX Feature Pause for Stop Action Slow MotionDigital Auto Tracking Manual TrackingPicture Search Fast Forward SearchDisplay Button Time CounterIndex Search Index SearchZero Search Commercial ScanUsing the Recording Features Types of RecordingsRecording Speeds Recording PauseBasic Recording Operating Instructions To Make a RecordingRecording While You’re Away Timer Recording Setting a Timer RecordingSelect Cable Box or Satellite Receiver Channel Check or Clear a Timer RecordingTimer Recording From the VCR’s Line Input One Touch Display on TV Screen One Touch RecordingOperating Instructions Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP Second Audio Program To Record Stereo Broadcast TV or SAPRecording Audio Only To Record Audio OnlyUsing Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes Using Dual Remote with AutoEditTMLocation of Controls Front PanelBack Panel Display PanelCassette-In Indicator Hifi IndicatorSAP Indicator Status IndicatorsTrouble Checks Trouble Heres what to tryTimer recording not made VCR makes noise when stoppedTime counter not working Will not record or playSpecifications Cleaning the VCRIndex Add or Remove Channels from MemoryIndex Menuprog Button 10,11,12,14,18,19,27-28,30,31,34VCR Main Menu