RCA VR618HF 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 CH3 CH4 switch on the playback VCR to either channel 3 or 4.

You will tune the recording VCR to this channel to receive the signal from the playback VCR.

A

From Antenna, Cable or Cable Box

Playback VCR

MONO				IN
MONO				FROM
L	L			ANTENNA
R	R	VIDEO		OUT
	IN	OUT		OUT
IN	OUT		CH	TO
	AUDIO		CH	TELEVISION
	AUDIO	3	4	TELEVISION

RF Coaxial Cable

3. Connect as shown.

Recording VCR

(supplied)

This connection may require additional accessories not provided.

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

MONO		IN
MONO		FROM
L	L	ANTENNA

R	R	VIDEO			OUT
	IN	OUT			OUT
	OUT		CH		TO
	AUDIO	3	CH	4	TELEVISION
	AUDIO	3		4	TELEVISION

Audio/Video

RF Coaxial

Cables

Cable

or

Use the previously selected

hookup to the TV.

Option B hookup.

Use this hookup for slightly improved copy quality, hi-fi stereo sound, and more convenient operation Ñ use of TV•VCR button 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.

If your other VCR is not stereo, plug it into the AUDIO L (MONO) jack of this VCR to hear sound from both left and right channels.

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

You will select the line (audio/video) input on the recording VCR to receive the signal from the playback VCR.

Caution: The unauthorized recording of satellite broadcasts, television programs, or other materials may infringe the rights of others.

B
Playback VCR
MONO				IN
MONO	L			FROM
L	L			ANTENNA
R	R	VIDEO		OUT
	IN	OUT		OUT
	OUT		CH	TO
	AUDIO		CH	TELEVISION
	AUDIO	3	4	TELEVISION
		Recording
		Audio/Video		VCR
		Cables		VCR
		Cables		From Antenna, Cable
				From Antenna, Cable
				or Cable Box
MONO				IN
MONO	L			FROM
L	L			ANTENNA
R	R	VIDEO		OUT
	IN	OUT		OUT
IN	OUT		CH	TO
	AUDIO	3	CH	TELEVISION
		3	4	TELEVISION

Audio/Video		RF Coaxial
Cables		Cable
		or
Use the previously selected
	hookup to the TV.

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Contents 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 belowAdvanced 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 Pay Channels Back of VCRConnecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV . Continue toOption a hookup Option B hookupCheck accessories with VCR Attach power cord to back of VCRStartup Insert batteries in remotePlace channels in the VCR’s memory Turn on the TVTurn on the VCR Set the time and date Add or remove channels from the VCR’s memorySelect a language./Choisissez une langue Skip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups Set Auto TV/VCR featureUse Tvvcr button Operate the TV Controlling a TVProgram the Remote for a TV VCR Function Buttons ButtonsComponent Buttons Volume Up and Down TV Function ButtonsREW Rewind Slow / +Operating Instructions To Play a TapeAuto Play Feature Using the Playback FeaturesTape Playback HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX Feature Pause for Stop Action Picture SearchFrame Advance Fast Forward SearchManual Tracking Slow MotionAutomatic Tracking Display Button Time CounterCommercial Scan Search Button Index SearchGo-To Search Blank SearchTypes of Recordings Recording SpeedsRecording Pause Basic Recording Operating InstructionsRecording 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 OnSetting a VCR Plus+ Recording Recording While You’re Away VCR Plus+ RecordingRecording While You’re Away Timer Recording Setting a Timer RecordingRecording While You’re Away Checking or Clearing VCR Plus+ or Timer RecordingsTimer Recording From the VCR’s Line Input Express Display on TV Screen Express Recording XPROperating Instructions Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP Second Audio Program To Record Stereo Broadcast TV or SAPRecording Audio Only To Record Audio OnlyUsing Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes Copying and Editing Using Compatible RemoteSpecifications Cleaning the VCRLocation of Controls Front PanelBack Panel Display PanelTrouble Checks Trouble Heres what to tryRewind does not operate Limited Warranty Index ADD/REMOVE Channel Menu