Orion 21FVD manual Duplicating a Video Tape, Connection to Another VCR, Connection to Camcorder

DUPLICATING A VIDEO TAPE

If you connect the unit to another VCR or VIDEO CAMERA, you can duplicate a previously recorded tape. Make all connections before turning on the power.

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Load a blank cassette tape with the erase prevention tab intact into the unit (these instructions show how to use this unit as the recording, rather than the playback device).

Load a previously recorded tape into the playback VCR or VIDEO CAMERA.

Depending on the device that you are recording from, you can use either the SCART socket at the rear or the Front AV Input sockets. Press the AV button once until “AV1” appears for recording through the SCART socket or twice until “AV2” appears for recording through the Front AV Inputs.

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Press REC/OTR on the remote control of the unit, then press PAUSE/STILL.

Press the PLAY button on the playback VCR, then press the PAUSE button.

Release the Recording Pause and Still Playback to begin the duplicating process.

CONNECTION TO ANOTHER VCR

Recording unit

CONNECTION TO CAMCORDER

For duplicating a previously recorded tape from a camcorder, follow the camcorder manufacturer’s instructions. A typical camcorder dubbing hookup is shown below.

Playback VCR

21 pin SCART/PERITEL lead

(not supplied)

Playback

Camcorder

	To AV Jack
AUDIO/
VIDEO lead	TO VIDEO IN
(not supplied)

Recording unit

TO AUDIO(R) IN

TO AUDIO(L) IN

NOTES:

•It is recommended that the tape speed be set to the SP mode on the unit for best results.

•Unauthorized recording of copyrighted television programs, films, video cassettes and other materials may infringe the rights of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws.

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