RCA VGM300 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.

2. Set the VCR output channel to either channel 3

or 4. See page 8 for details.

You will tune the recording VCR to this channel to

A

From Antenna, Cable or Cable Box

Playback VCR

	ANTENNA
IN	IN
IN	IN
OUT	OUT
AUDIO	OUT
AUDIO	VIDEO

receive the signal from the playback VCR.

3. Connect as shown.

This connection may require additional accessories not provided.

4. Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV.

5. Continue to page 7.

RF Coaxial Cable

	Recording VCR	(supplied)
		ANTENNA
	IN	IN
	IN	IN
	OUT	OUT
	AUDIO	OUT
	AUDIO	VIDEO
	Audio/Video	RF Coaxial
	Cables	RF Coaxial
	Cables	Cable
		Cable
		or

Use the previously selected

hookup to the TV.

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.

B

Playback VCR (only)

ANTENNA

IN	IN
IN	IN
OUT	OUT
AUDIO	OUT
AUDIO	VIDEO

If your TV is stereo, you may need a Y-adapter to hear sound from both channels.

3. Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV.

4. Continue to page 7.

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

Audio/Video	Recording VCR
Cables

	ANTENNA
	IN
	IN
OUT	OUT
AUDIO	OUT
AUDIO	VIDEO

From Antenna, Cable or Cable Box

Audio/Video

RF Coaxial Cable

Cables

(supplied)

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

or

Use the previously selected

hookup to the TV.

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Contents VCR User’s Guide Refer Servicing to Qualified Service Personnel Important InformationTable 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 Only Pay Channels Cable BoxConnecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes Plug in power cords of VCRs and TVOption a hookup Option B hookupCheck accessories with VCR Attach power cord to back of VCRRemote Stock No AAA Batteries RF Coaxial Cable Power Cord StartupTurn on the VCR Select the VCR’s output channelSelect the VCR’s video system Select the language/Escoge una lengua/Selecione o idiomaPlace channels in the VCR’s memory Add or remove channels from the VCR’s memorySkip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups Use Tvvcr buttonSet the time and date Program the VCR for Remote Control Controlling a VCRVCR Function Buttons ButtonsComponent Buttons TV Function Buttons Operate the TV Controlling a TVProgram the Remote for a TV Play a Tape Ntsc Video Playback ModeOperating Instructions Using the Playback Features Auto Head CleanerPause for Stop Action Frame AdvanceSlow Motion Picture SearchDigital Auto Tracking Manual TrackingDisplay Button Time CounterWhen you are finished, press Stop Zero SearchCommercial Scan Press Search twice to display the Zero Search menu.Using the Recording Features Types of RecordingsRecording Speeds Recording PauseBasic Recording Operating Instructions To Make a RecordingWith the VCR Press Power and then Stop within a few seconds Recording While You’re Away Timer RecordingSetting a Timer Recording Check or Clear a Timer Recording Timer Recording From the VCR’s Line InputTimer Recordings menu Press Menuprog to proceed Select Cable Box or Satellite Receiver ChannelOne Touch Display on TV Screen One Touch RecordingOperating Instructions Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes Using Dual Remote with AutoEditTMLocation of Controls Front PanelAntenna in Connector Antenna OUT ConnectorBack Panel Display PanelCassette-In Indicator Status IndicatorsTape Speed Indicators SP, LP, or SLP VCR Indicator Applies Only to Basic HookupsSpecifications Cleaning the VCRTrouble Checks Trouble Heres what to tryTimer recording not made VCR makes noise when stoppedTime counter not working Will not record or playIndex FF and FWD Fast ForwardIndex