Optimus 109 owner manual Dubbing Copying a Tape

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DUBBING (COPYING) A TAPE

The process of recording from one audio/video device to another is called dubbing. Your dubbing source can be another VCR, camcorder, satellite receiver, or any other device with A/V outputs. You can use your VCR to record from a dubbing source.

Simply connect the source’s audio/video outputs to the AUDIO/VIDEO IN jacks on the rear of the VCR.

Notes:

•Always use video-quality shielded cables with phono-type connectors to connect a dubbing source to the VCR. Do not use audio patch cords.

•For the best results while dubbing, hold the remote control close to the VCR’s infrared window when you press a button. Other- wise, the remote control might affect the dubbing source’s operation.

•The on-screen displays (channel number, tape counter, time and date, etc.) are also sent to the recording VCR. If you do not want to record the displays, see “Operation Displays” on Page 27 to turn off the dis- play.

1.Turn on the TV and set it to the same chan- nel you set the VCR’s OUTPUT CHANNEL switch to (3 or 4).

Note: If you are using a TV/monitor con- nected to the VCR’s AUDIO/VIDEO OUT jacks, set the TV/monitor to the video mode.

2.Insert a blank cassette, or one that you want to record over, into the VCR. The

Model 109 turns on, and appears on the VCR’s display. Then repeatedly press INPUT until AV appears on the VCR’s display.

3.If necessary, press TAPE SPEED on the remote control to display the desired recording speed (SP or EP).

4.Press RECORD to begin recording.

5.Start the dubbing source.

6.Press STOP to stop recording on the VCR before it automatically stops at the end of the tape. Then stop the dubbing source.

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