GE VG4258 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 one VCR as the playback VCR and the other as the recording VCR. If you have two compatible VCRÕs, 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 on the back of the playback VCR.

If you have connected your VCR using Option B (page 6), press INPUT on recording VCR to select the line input. LINE appears in VCRÕs display panel.

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. To prevent on-screen displays on the playback VCR from appearing on the recording, press DISPLAY button three times. See page 18.

6.Press RECORD, 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 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 recording VCR and set it to respond to VCR2 on the remote as described on page 13. Use your other compatible VCR as the playback VCR, which should respond to VCR1.

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

2.Press VCR2 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 VCR1, STOP, then VCR2, STOP, when you are finished.

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Contents VCR User’s Guide Product Registration Important InformationTable of Contents Choosing a Hookup Optional Hookups How to hook up two VCRs for copying tapesWhat type of Cable-TV system* do you have? Choose one answer from belowBasic hookup Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable BoxAdvanced hookup Back of VCRPlug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable box Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All ChannelsBack of VCR Cable Box Back of VCR Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels OnlyOption a Hookup Connecting Two VCRs for Copying TapesOption B Hookup RecordingStartup Check accessories with VCRInsert batteries in remote Turn on the TV Turn on the VCRPress Menu on remote to display the VCR Main Place channels in the VCR’s memoryAdd or remove channels from the VCR’s memory Set the Auto TV/VCR featureSet the time and date Skip this step if you used one of the basic hookupsUse Tvvcr button Select the display panel brightnessSkip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups Buttons Component ButtonsVCR Function Buttons TV Function Buttons Controlling a VCR Program the VCR for Remote ControlControlling a TV Program the remote for a TVOperate the TV Auto Play Feature Using the Playback FeaturesPlayback To play a tapePause for Stop Action Frame AdvanceSlow Motion Automatic Tracking Picture SearchManual Tracking Fast Forward SearchTime Counter Display ButtonIndex Search Commercial Scan Search ButtonGo-To Search To Index SearchTo Select Playback Sound Tape Playback HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX FeatureNormal Recording RecordingsRecording Speeds To Make a RecordingStandardized VCR Plus+ Channel Numbers for Cable-TV Recording While You’re Away VCR Plus+* RecordingBroadcast or Cable TV Station Name VCR Plus+TM Channel WorksheetVCR Plus+ Channel Number Channel Number You Receive This Station OnSetting a VCR Plus+ Recording Recording While You’re Away VCR Plus+ RecordingStopping a Recording in Progress Recording While You’re Away Timer Recording Setting a Timer RecordingWith the VCR Press Power and then Stop within a few seconds If you have a cable box, follow the directions below Select Cable Box Viewing ChannelTimer Recording From the VCR’s Line Input Checking or Clearing Timer RecordingsDisplay on TV Screen One Touch RecordingTo Record Stereo Broadcast TV or SAP Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP Second Audio ProgramRecording Audio Only Recording FeaturesTo Record Audio Only To Playback Audio OnlyUsing Dual Remote with AutoEditTM Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing TapesFront Panel Location of ControlsTape Compartment CHANNEL/TRACKING Up or DownBack Panel E R E O H i F i S a P Display PanelCleaning the VCR SpecificationsTrouble Heres what to try Trouble ChecksVCR makes noise when stopped VCR plus+ or timer recording not madeRewind does not operate Or wrong program recordedLimited Warranty Index Location of ControlsOperating Instructions Another Worksheet, VCR Plus+ Page Part Number 96-VG4258-1 10330 N. Meridian Street Indianapolis,