RCA VGM300 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 this VCR as the playback VCR and the other VCR as the recording VCR. If you have two compatible VCRs, 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 TVÕs video input.

3.If you have connected your VCR using Option A (page 6), tune recording VCR to channel 3 or 4 Ñ the one selected in the Output Channel feature in the PREFERENCES menu.

If you have connected your VCR using Option B (page 6), press INPUT on recording VCR to select the line input. Select L1 to record from jacks on the back of the VCR or L2 to record from jacks on the front of the VCR.

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

To prevent recording on-screen displays from the playback VCR, press

DISPLAY three times. See page 18 for details.

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 the 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 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 playback VCR and set it to respond to VCR2•LD on the remote as described on page 11.

Use your other compatible VCR as the recording VCR, which should respond to VCR1.

1.Follow steps 1 – 4 in the ÒOperating InstructionsÓ above.

2.Press VCR1 on remote to control recording VCR. Press REC on the remote, then PAUSE, to put recording VCR in pause mode.

3.Press VCR2•LD 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 to start the VCRs 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 VCR User’s Guide Important Information Refer Servicing to Qualified Service PersonnelTable 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?Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box Basic hookupAdvanced hookup Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable boxCable Box Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Only Pay ChannelsOption B hookup Connecting Two VCRs for Copying TapesPlug in power cords of VCRs and TV Option a hookupStartup Check accessories with VCRAttach power cord to back of VCR Remote Stock No AAA Batteries RF Coaxial Cable Power CordSelect the language/Escoge una lengua/Selecione o idioma Turn on the VCRSelect the VCR’s output channel Select the VCR’s video systemAdd or remove channels from the VCR’s memory Place channels in the VCR’s memoryUse Tvvcr button Set the time and dateSkip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups Controlling a VCR Program the VCR for Remote ControlButtons Component ButtonsVCR Function Buttons TV Function Buttons Controlling a TV Program the Remote for a TVOperate the TV Ntsc Video Playback Mode Operating InstructionsPlay a Tape Frame Advance Using the Playback FeaturesAuto Head Cleaner Pause for Stop ActionManual Tracking Slow MotionPicture Search Digital Auto TrackingTime Counter Display ButtonPress Search twice to display the Zero Search menu. When you are finished, press StopZero Search Commercial ScanRecording Pause Using the Recording FeaturesTypes of Recordings Recording SpeedsTo Make a Recording Basic Recording Operating InstructionsRecording While You’re Away Timer Recording Setting a Timer RecordingWith the VCR Press Power and then Stop within a few seconds Select Cable Box or Satellite Receiver Channel Check or Clear a Timer RecordingTimer Recording From the VCR’s Line Input Timer Recordings menu Press Menuprog to proceedOne Touch Recording Operating InstructionsOne Touch Display on TV Screen Using Dual Remote with AutoEditTM Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing TapesFront Panel Location of ControlsDisplay Panel Antenna in ConnectorAntenna OUT Connector Back PanelVCR Indicator Applies Only to Basic Hookups Cassette-In IndicatorStatus Indicators Tape Speed Indicators SP, LP, or SLPCleaning the VCR SpecificationsTrouble Heres what to try Trouble ChecksWill not record or play Timer recording not madeVCR makes noise when stopped Time counter not workingFF and FWD Fast Forward IndexIndex