RCA VR609HF manual Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes, Option a hookup, Option B hookup

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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.

A

From Antenna, Cable or Cable Box

Playback VCR

VIDEO AUDIO

L R

ANT. IN

2. Set the CH3 CH4 switch on the playback VCR to either channel 3 or 4.

CH.

IN

OUT

RF OUT

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

3 4

RF Coaxial Cable

(supplied)

3. Connect as shown.

This connection may require additional accessories not provided.

Recording VCR

VIDEO AUDIO

L R

ANT. IN

4. Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV.

CH.

IN

OUT

RF OUT

5. Continue to page 7.

Option B hookup.

Use this hookup for slightly improved copy quality and more convenient operation Ñ use of TV•VCR button not required.

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 other VCR is not stereo, you may need a Y-adapter to hear sound from both left and right channels.

3. Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV. 4. Continue to page 7.

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

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

3 4

RF Coaxial

Cable

Audio/Videoor

Cables

Use the hookup to the TV as previously selected on pages 3, 4, or 5.

B

Playback VCR (only)
	VIDEO		AUDIO	ANT. IN
	L		R	ANT. IN
	L		R
			IN
			OUT	RF OUT
	CH.		OUT
	CH.
3	4
	Audio/Video Cables
Recording VCR
	VIDEO	AUDIO		ANT. IN
	L		R	ANT. IN
	L		R
			IN
				RF OUT	From Antenna, Cable
			OUT	RF OUT	or Cable Box
CH.			OUT		or Cable Box
CH.
3	4
			or	RF Coaxial Cable
				(supplied)
Audio/Video
Cables

Use the hookup to the TV as previously selected on pages 3, 4, or 5.

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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 belowAdvanced hookup Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable BoxBasic hookup Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable box Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All ChannelsCable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels Only Back of VCR Cable BoxConnecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes Plug in power cords of VCRs and TVPlug in power cords of VCRs and TV . Continue to Option a hookupCheck accessories with VCR StartupInsert batteries in remote AA BatteriesPlace channels in the VCR’s memory Turn on the TVTurn on the VCR Set the time and date Add or remove channels from the VCR’s memorySelect a language./Choisissez une langue Skip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups Set Auto TV/VCR featureUse Tvvcr button Operate the TV Controlling a TVProgram the remote for a TV Remote Control Component ButtonsVCR Function Buttons Chan Up or DownVOL Volume Up and Down TV Function ButtonsREW Rewind Speed Tape Speed Selects a recording speed SP or SLPOperating Instructions To Play a TapeUsing the Playback Features Auto Play FeaturePause for Stop Action Picture SearchFrame Advance Slow MotionAutomatic Tracking Manual TrackingDisplay Button Time CounterCommercial Scan Search Button Index SearchTape Playback HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX Feature Zero SearchUsing the Recording Features Types of RecordingsRecording Speeds Recording PauseTypes of Recordings Basic Recording Operating Instructions To Make a RecordingRecording While You’re Away Timer Recording Setting a Timer RecordingRecording While You’re Away Checking or Clearing Timer RecordingsTimer Recording From the VCR’s Line Input Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP Second Audio Program To Record Stereo Broadcast TV or SAPRecording Audio Only To Record Audio OnlyExpress Display on TV Screen Express Recording XPROperating Instructions Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes Operating Instructions Refer to hookup onChannel or Tracking Up or Down Location of ControlsFront Panel CH3 CH4 Switch Back PanelVideo and Audio L and R in Jacks Video and Audio L and R OUT JacksSLP REC Display PanelSpecifications Cleaning the VCRTrouble Checks Trouble Heres what to tryRewind does not operate Limited Warranty Index Reception STEREO/MONO/SAP Signal Type CABLE/ANTENNA Feature