RCA VG4259 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 one 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 TVÕs video input.

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

If you connected your VCR using Option B (page 6), press INPUT on the recording VCRÕs 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 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 on the VCR or REC on the remote, then PAUSE on the recording VCR.

7.Press the 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 the 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.

Copying and Editing Tapes Using Compatible Remote

If you have a compatible GE, 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 controls the VCR with either the VCR1 or VCR2 button

Ñ depending on the position you select in the menu.

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press 5 to display PREFERENCES.

3. Press 1 to activate the REMOTE CONTROL: VCR1 or VCR2 feature.

4. Press VCR1 or VCR2 on your compatible VCRÕs remote to change the setting and program this VCR to respond to VCR1 or VCR2 Ñ depending on the position you selected in step 3.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR PLUS+

2 TIMER RECORDINGS

3 TIME

4 CHANNELS

5 PREFERENCES

PREFERENCES

1 REMOTE CONTROL: VCR1

PREFERENCES

( PRESS VCR2 TO CHANGE )

2

AUTO PLAY:

ON

3

FRONT PANEL:

AUTO

4

ALERT SOUND:

OFF

5

CA MARKING:

OFF

6

CA PLAYBACK:

AUTO

7

CA DISPLAY:

BLUE

0

EXIT

 

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Contents VCR User’s Guide Important Information Product RegistrationTable of Contents What type of Cable-TV system* do you have? Optional Hookups How to hook up two VCRs for copying tapesChoosing a Hookup Choose one answer from belowBasic hookup Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable BoxAdvanced hookup Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable box Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All ChannelsCable SystemWith Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels Only Back of TVOption a hookup Connecting Two VCRs for Copying TapesPlug in power cords of VCRs and TV Option B hookupInsert batteries in remote Turn on the TV Check accessories with VCRStartup Turn on the VCRPlace channels in the VCR’s memory To change the Signal TypeAdd or remove channels from the VCR’s memory Set the automatic daylight-saving time Select the languageSet the time and date Set the Alert Sound Use Tvvcr buttonSet the display panel brightness Skip this step if you used one of the advanced hookupsProgram the Remote for a TV Controlling a TVOperate the TV Component Buttons Remote ControlVCR Function Buttons TV Function Buttons Cable Box or Satellite Receiver Function ButtonsProgram the Remote for a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver Controlling a Cable Box or a Satellite ReceiverOperate the Cable Box or Satellite Receiver Playback Auto Play FeaturePower Off To play a tapeSlow Motion Using the Playback FeaturesPicture Search Pause for Stop ActionDisp Display Button Time CounterZero Search Index SearchTo Index Search Automatic Tracking Blank SearchFrame Advance SLOWF. ADV Button Manual TrackingTape Playback HI-FI/LINEAR Feature To Select Playback SoundCommercialaadvance Marking To Turn Off MarkingTo Select a Background for Playback CommercialaadvanceRecording Speeds RecordingsNormal Recording To Make a RecordingStopping a One Touch Recording in Progress One Touch RecordingDisplay on TV Screen A. List VCR Plus+ SetupRecording While You’re Away VCR Plus+* Recording Canadian ListVCR Plus+ Channel Number VCR Plus+TM Channel WorksheetBroadcast or Cable TV Station Name Channel Number You Receive This Station OnSetting a VCR Plus+ Recording Recording While You’re Away VCR Plus+ RecordingRecording While You’re Away Timer Recording Setting a Timer RecordingChecking or Clearing VCR Plus+ or Timer Recordings Timer Recording From the VCR’s Line InputStereo Broadcast TV or SAP Second Audio Program To Record Stereo Broadcast TV or SAPTo Record Audio Only Using the Recording FeaturesPro-Tect Plus Child Lock Feature To Play Back Audio OnlyUsing Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes Copying and Editing Tapes Using Compatible RemoteFront Panel Location of ControlsBack Panel Display Panel Specifications Cleaning the VCRTrouble Checks Trouble Heres what to tryVCR Plus+ or timer recording not made Question Answer Limited Warranty Index 12,13,1629,34 North Meridian Street Indianapolis,
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