GE VG4256 manual Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes, Option a hookup, Option B hookup

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Hooking Up the VCR

Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes

Option A hookup.

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

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

2. Set the 3CH.4 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.

This connection may require additional accessories not provided.

4. Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV. 5. Continue to page 8.

A	Playback VCR
	Playback VCR
	From Antenna, Cable
	or Cable Box
	R		IN FROM
			IN FROM
	AUDIO1		ANT.
	L		VHF/UHF
	OUT	IN	OUT TO TV
	OUT	IN
			3 CH. 4
	VIDEO1
		RF Coaxial Cable
	Recording VCR		(supplied)
	Recording VCR
	R		IN FROM
			IN FROM
	AUDIO1		ANT.
	L		VHF/UHF
	OUT	IN	OUT TO TV
	OUT	IN
			3 CH. 4
	VIDEO1
			RF Coaxial
	Audio/Video		Cable
	Audio/Video	or
	Cables	or

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

Option B hookup.

Use this hookup for slightly improved copy quality, Hi-Fi, stereo playback and more convenient operation Ñ use of the 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 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 8.

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.

B
Playback VCR (only)
R		IN FROM
		IN FROM
AUDIO1		ANT.
L		VHF/UHF
OUT	IN	OUT TO TV
OUT	IN
		3 CH. 4
VIDEO1
			Audio/Video
Recording VCR			Cables
Recording VCR			From Antenna, Cable
			From Antenna, Cable
			or Cable Box
R		IN FROM
		IN FROM
AUDIO1		ANT.
L		VHF/UHF
OUT	IN	OUT TO TV
OUT	IN
		3 CH. 4
VIDEO1
Audio/Video	or		RF Coaxial Cable
Audio/Video			(supplied)
Cables			(supplied)
Cables
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 How to hook up a stereo amplifier/receiverChoosing a Hookup What type of Cable-TV system* do you have?Advanced hookup Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable BoxBasic hookup Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable box Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All ChannelsCable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Only Pay Channels Back of TVConnecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV . Continue toOption a hookup Option B hookupBack Amplifier/Receiver Connecting a Stereo Amplifier/ReceiverRecord on the VCR from an amplifier/receiver Check accessories with VCR StartupInsert batteries in remote Turn on the TV Turn on the VCRAdd or remove channels from the VCR’s memory To change the Signal TypePlace channels in the VCR’s memory Skip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups Use Tvvcr buttonSet the Display Panel brightness Set the Alert Sound feature Set the Time and DateSet the Automatic Daylight-Saving Time VCR Function Buttons Power Off PlaybackTo play a tape End of TapeUsing the Playback Features Auto Play FeaturePicture Search Slow MotionDisplay Button Time CounterIndex Search Zero SearchCommercial Scan Search Button To Index SearchPause for Stop Action Frame Advance F. ADV ButtonAutomatic Tracking Manual TrackingTape Playback HI-FI/LINEAR Feature To Select Playback SoundRecordings Normal RecordingRecording Speeds To Make a RecordingDisplay on TV Screen One Touch RecordingStopping a One Touch Recording in Progress Stopping a Timer Recording Recording While You’re Away Timer RecordingSetting a Timer Recording Timer Recording From the VCR’s Line Input Checking or Clearing Timer RecordingsStereo Broadcast TV or SAP Second Audio Program To Record Stereo Broadcast TV or SAPUsing the Recording Features Pro-Tect Plus Child Lock FeatureRecording Pause To Lock the VCRUsing Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes Copying and Editing Tapes Using Compatible RemoteLocation of Controls Front PanelBack Panel Display PanelSpecifications Cleaning the VCRTrouble Checks Trouble Heres what to tryTimer recording not made Time did not adjust for daylight savingsVCR makes noise when stopped Cassette with safety tab removed does not start toLimited Warranty Index LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE MenuNorth Meridian Street Indianapolis,