RCA VG4038/ VG4039 warranty Using ‘Fwo VCRs for Copying and Editing ~Tapes

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Using ‘Fwo VCRs for Copying and Editing ~Tapes

Operating InStructions (Refer t0 hookup 0n page 6.)

Use one VCR as the playback VCR and the other as the recording VCR. If you have two compatible VCRs, use the AutoEditTM feature describedbelow.

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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 (page6), 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.

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 REC*OTR, 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 playback VCR by using F.FWD, REWIND, 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 AutoEdit’”

Use this VCR as the recording VCR and set it to respond to VCR2 on the remote as describedon page 22. Use your other compatible VCR as the playback VCR, which should respond to VCR1 .

1.Follow steps l- 4 in the “Operating Instructions” above.

2.PressVCR2 on remote to control recording VCR. Press REC*OTR, then PAUSE, to put recording VCR in pause mode.

3.Press VCR1 on remote to control playback VCR.

4.Use F.FWD, 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; the VCRs will begin copying.

6.Press EDIT again when you want to stop the tape from copying.

7.Repeat steps 4 - 6 as needed.

8.Press VCRl, STOP, then VCR2, STOP, when you are finished.

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Contents Page Important Information VG4039Table of Contents Choosing a Hookup Optional Hookups How to hook up two VCRs for copying tapes?What type of Cable-TV system* do you have? Plug in power cords of VCR and TV Basic hookupAdvanced hookup Connect as shownPlug 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 Such as HBO, ShowWe, Pay-Per-View, etaConnect as shown Cable Box CablexII,~,IIII.xII Back of VCRConnecting Tbo VCRs for Copying Tapes Plug in power cords of VCRs and TVOption a hookup Option B hookupCheck accessories with VCR StartupInsert batteries in remote Tlurn on the TV IUrn on the VCRCheck the connections Press 4 to select Channel Setup Place dhannels in the VCR’s memoryAdd or remove channels from the VCR% memory PressVCR1 to set remote to control VCRUse TVeVCR button Set the time and dateSkip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups Press VCR1 to set the remote to control the VCRComponent Buttons ButtonisVCR Function Buttons Buttons TV Function ButtonsProgram the VCR for remote control Controlling a VCRControlling a TV Operate the TVTo play a tape Operating InstructionsPress PLAY, if necessary Using the Playback Features Auto Play FeaturePause for Stop Action Slow MotionDisplay Button Frame Advance F.ADV ButtonAutomatic Tracking Manual TrackingIndex Search Time CounterInsert the prerecorded tape and press Stop Go-To Search Time SearchCommercial Scan Search Button Types of Recordings Basic Recording Operating InstructionsRecording Speeds Recording FeaturesRecording Pause Operating Instructions One Touch Recording OTRMinutes up to 4 hours Press MENU*PROG on the remote to display Recording While You’re AwayPress Clear to erase a number Recording While You’re Away VCR Plus+* Recording ChannelA. Lisf Canadian ListSetting a VCR Plus+ Recording Recording While You’re Away VCR Plus+ RecordingRecording While You’re Away Timer Recording Setting a Timer RecordingRecording While You’re Away Timer Checking or Clearing VCR Plus+ and Timer RecordingsTimer Recording From the VCR’s Line Input RecordingUsing Dual Remote with AutoEdit’ Using ‘Fwo VCRs for Copying and Editing ~TapesOperating InStructions Refer t0 hookup 0n Specifications Cleaning the VCRFront Panel Location of ControlsBack Panel Display Panel for VG4038 Display Panel for VG4039Trouble Double ChecksHere’s what to try Trouble Checks Trouble Here’s What To tryLimited Warranty Index Add Remove ChannelsPrintedin Singapore 20258570