RCA VR539 manual Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes, Using Dual Remote with AutoEditTM

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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. If you have two compatible VCR’s, use the AutoEdit™ feature described below.

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 TV to the VCR viewing channel, either 3, 4, or TV’s video input.

3.If you have connected your VCR using Option A (page 6), tune recording VCR to channel 3 or 4 — the one selected on the back of the playback VCR.

If you have connected your VCR using Option B (page 6), press INPUT on recording VCR’s remote to select the line input. L1 (for back jacks) or L2 (for front jacks) appears in VCR’s display panel.

4.Insert the tape you want to copy into playback VCR. Insert a blank tape with safety tab in place into recording VCR.

5.Press PLAY, then PAUSE on 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 REC•XPR, then PAUSE, on recording VCR.

7.Press PAUSE buttons 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 recording VCR to stop copying the tape. Then, locate the next segment you want to copy on playback VCR by using F.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 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.

Using Dual Remote with AutoEditTM

Use this VCR as the recording VCR and set it to respond to VCR2•LD on the remote as described on page 14. Use your other compatible VCR as the playback VCR, which should respond to VCR1.

1.Follow steps 1 – 4 in the “Operating Instructions” above.

2.Press VCR2•LD on remote to control recording VCR. Press REC•XPR, then PAUSE, to put recording VCR in pause mode.

3.Press VCR1 on remote to control playback VCR.

4.Use FF, REW, and PLAY to locate the point where you want to begin copying. Press PAUSE while VCR is playing to put playback VCR in pause mode.

5.Press EDIT on remote; the VCRs will begin copying.

6.Press EDIT again when you want to stop the tape from copying.

7.Repeat steps 4 – 6 as needed.

8.Press VCR1, STOP, then VCR2•LD, STOP, when you are finished.

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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 hookupPlug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable box Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All ChannelsPosition Cable Box 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 DisplayButtons Component ButtonsVCR Function Buttons TV Function Buttons Cable Box or DSS* Satellite Receiver Function ButtonsProgram the VCR for remote control Controlling a VCRControlling a TV Program the remote for a TVOperate the TV Controlling a Cable Box or an RCA DSS* Satellite Receiver Program the remote for a cable boxOperate the cable box or RCA DSS satellite receiver Controlling an RCA Auxiliary Component Program the remote for an RCA auxiliary componentOperate the 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 TrackingTime Counter Index SearchSome index marks may be missed by the VCR Time Search Go-To SearchPro-Tect Plus Locking Feature Blank SearchCommercial Scan Search Button Auto Repeat StopTypes of Recordings Basic Recording Operating InstructionsTo make a recording Recording Features Recording SpeedsRecording Pause 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 AwayRecording While You’re Away VCR Plus+* Recording A. ListCanadian List Setting a VCR Plus+ Recording Recording While You’re Away VCR Plus+ RecordingRecording While You’re Away Timer Recording Setting a Timer Recording With TV On On-screen MenusSetting a Timer Recording With TV Off Clock On VCR Checking or Clearing a VCR Plus+ or Timer RecordingEditing a VCR Plus+ or Timer Recording Timer 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-VR539-1
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