GE VG4258 Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes, Option a Hookup, Option B Hookup, Recording

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Hooking Up the VCR

Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes

Option A Hookup.

Use this hookup for a basic connection which requires fewer accessories.

1. Select a hookup from pages 2 through 5 and then modify with this connection.

2. Set the CH 3564 switch on the playback

VCR to either channel 3 or 4.

Tune the recording VCR to this channel to receive the signal from the playback VCR.

3. Connect as shown.

4. Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV. 5. Continue to page 7.

A

Playback VCR

 

 

 

 

 

 

From Antenna, Cable

 

 

IN FROM

 

or Cable Box

OUT

IN

 

ANT.

 

 

VIDEO

 

 

 

 

L

 

OUT TO

 

 

 

TV

 

 

 

 

 

CH

AUDIO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3 5 6 4

R

 

 

 

Recording

RF Coaxial Cable

 

 

(supplied)

 

 

VCR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUT

IN

IN FROM

 

 

ANT.

 

 

 

 

 

 

VIDEO

 

 

 

 

L

 

OUT TO

 

 

 

TV

 

 

 

 

 

CH

AUDIO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3 5 6 4

R

 

 

 

 

 

RF Coaxial

 

 

Audio/Video

 

Cable

 

 

or

 

 

 

Cables

 

 

Use the hookup to the TV as previously selected on pages 3, 4, or 5.

Option B Hookup.

Use this hookup for slightly improved picture quality, Hi-Fi stereo playback and

B

Playback VCR

more convenient operation Ñ use of TV•VCR button is 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

From Antenna, Cable or Cable Box

 

OUT

IN

IN FROM

 

ANT.

 

 

 

 

VIDEO

 

 

 

L

 

OUT TO

 

 

TV

 

 

 

CH

AUDIO

 

 

 

 

 

3 5 6 4

R

 

 

not provided. A Y-adapter may be required to hear sound from both channels if your other VCR is not stereo.

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.

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

Recording

 

 

RF Coaxial Cable

 

 

(supplied)

VCR

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUT

IN

IN FROM

 

ANT.

 

 

 

 

VIDEO

 

 

 

L

 

OUT TO

 

 

TV

 

 

 

CH

AUDIO

 

 

 

 

 

3 5 6 4

R

 

 

 

 

RF Coaxial

 

Audio/Video

 

Cable

 

 

 

 

Cables

or

Use the hookup to the TV as previously selected on pages 3, 4, or 5.

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Contents VCR User’s Guide Important Information Product RegistrationTable 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 below Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box Basic hookup Advanced hookup Back of VCRBack of VCR Cable Box Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable boxCable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels Only Back of VCRConnecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes Option a HookupOption B Hookup RecordingCheck accessories with VCR StartupInsert batteries in remote Turn on the TV Turn on the VCRPlace channels in the VCR’s memory Press Menu on remote to display the VCR MainSet the Auto TV/VCR feature Add or remove channels from the VCR’s memorySet the time and date Skip this step if you used one of the basic hookupsSkip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups Use Tvvcr buttonSelect the display panel brightness VCR Function Buttons ButtonsComponent Buttons TV Function Buttons Program the VCR for Remote Control Controlling a VCROperate the TV Controlling a TVProgram the remote for a TV Using the Playback Features Auto Play FeaturePlayback To play a tapeSlow Motion Pause for Stop ActionFrame Advance Picture Search Automatic TrackingManual Tracking Fast Forward SearchDisplay Button Time CounterCommercial Scan Search Button Index SearchGo-To Search To Index SearchTape Playback HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX Feature To Select Playback SoundRecordings Normal RecordingRecording Speeds To Make a RecordingRecording While You’re Away VCR Plus+* Recording Standardized VCR Plus+ Channel Numbers for Cable-TVVCR Plus+TM Channel Worksheet Broadcast or Cable TV Station NameVCR Plus+ Channel Number Channel Number You Receive This Station OnStopping a Recording in Progress Setting a VCR Plus+ RecordingRecording While You’re Away VCR Plus+ Recording With the VCR Press Power and then Stop within a few seconds Recording While You’re Away Timer RecordingSetting a Timer Recording Select Cable Box Viewing Channel If you have a cable box, follow the directions belowChecking or Clearing Timer Recordings Timer Recording From the VCR’s Line InputOne Touch Recording Display on TV ScreenRecording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP Second Audio Program To Record Stereo Broadcast TV or SAPRecording Features Recording Audio OnlyTo Record Audio Only To Playback Audio OnlyUsing Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes Using Dual Remote with AutoEditTMLocation of Controls Front PanelTape Compartment CHANNEL/TRACKING Up or DownBack Panel Display Panel E R E O H i F i S a PSpecifications Cleaning the VCRTrouble Checks Trouble Heres what to tryVCR plus+ or timer recording not made VCR makes noise when stoppedRewind does not operate Or wrong program recordedLimited Warranty Operating Instructions IndexLocation of Controls Another Worksheet, VCR Plus+ Page 10330 N. Meridian Street Indianapolis, Part Number 96-VG4258-1