RCA VG4251 manual Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes

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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 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 (VID1).

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 RECORD, 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 the playback VCR by using 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•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.

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Contents VCR User’s Guide Product Registration Important InformationTable of Contents Choose one answer from below Optional Hookups How to hook up two VCRs for copying tapes?Choosing a Hookup What type of cable-TV system* do you have?Advanced hookup Plug in power cords of VCR and TVAntenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box Basic hookupCable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable boxBack of VCR Cable Box Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels OnlyOption a hookup Connecting Two VCRs for Copying TapesPlug in power cords of VCRs and TV Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV . Continue toCheck accessories with VCR StartupInsert batteries in remote Press 1 to begin Auto Channel Search Turn on the TVTurn on the VCR Place channels in the VCR’s memoryPress 2 to display SET Time and Date Add or remove channels from the VCR’s memorySelect a language./Choisissez une langue Set the time and datePress 2 to select Auto TV/VCR on or OFF Set Auto TV/VCR featureUse Tvvcr button Skip this step if you used one of the advanced hookupsVCR Function Buttons VCR Function ButtonsTo Play a Tape Operating InstructionsPicture Search Using the Playback FeaturesAuto Play Feature Pause for Stop ActionManual Tracking Frame AdvanceSlow Motion Automatic Tracking00000 Display ButtonTime Counter Stopeject on the VCRZero Search Commercial Scan Search ButtonTo Select Playback Sound Tape Playback HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX FeatureRecording Pause Using the Recording FeaturesTypes of Recordings Recording SpeedsTo Make a Recording Types of Recordings Basic Recording Operating InstructionsOne Touch Recording Operating InstructionsOne Touch Display on TV Screen Recording While You’re Away Timer Recording Setting a Timer RecordingPress 1 to display Create a New Program menu Recording While You’re Away Checking or Clearing Timer RecordingsTimer Recording From the VCR’s Line Input Press 2 for Review Existing Progs. featureSet the Tape Playback HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX feature to Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP Second Audio ProgramTo Record Stereo Broadcast TV or SAP Recording Audio Only To Record Audio OnlyPress 1 to select Reception Stereo Operating Instructions Refer to hookup on Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing TapesFWD Fast Forward Location of ControlsFront Panel Tape CompartmentANT. Antenna in Connector RF OUT ConnectorBack Panel Display Panel Cleaning the VCR SpecificationsTrouble Heres what to try Trouble ChecksStreaks in picture during normal playback Timer recording not madeVCR makes noise when stopped Cassette with safety tab removed does not start toLimited Warranty Index