Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes | GE VG2053/VG4053 specs

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.

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

From Antenna, Cable

	or Cable Box	ANT IN
	VIDEO	AUDIO
		IN
		RF OUT
		OUT
		CH 3 CH 4
		RF Coaxial Cable
		(supplied)
	Recording VCR
		ANT IN
	VIDEO	AUDIO
		IN
		RF OUT
		OUT 3 CH. 4
		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.

B

Use this hookup for slightly improved copy quality and more convenient operation — 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.

Playback VCR (only)

ANT IN

VIDEO AUDIO

IN

RF OUT

OUT

CH 3 CH 4

Audio/Video

Cables

From Antenna, Cable

If your other VCR is not stereo, you may need a Y-adapter to hear sound from both channels.

3. Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV.

4. Continue to page 8.

	ANT IN
VIDEO AUDIO
IN
Recording VCR	RF OUT
OUT
CH 3	CH 4

or Cable Box

Select the line (audio/video) input (L) 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.

Audio/Video	or	RF Coaxial Cable
Cables	or	(supplied)

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

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GE VG2053/VG4053 manual Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes, Option a hookup, Option B hookup

Contents

VCR User’s Guide Cover or BACK. no User Serviceable Parts Inside Refer Servicing to Qualified Service PersonnelImportant Information Product Registration Table 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 hookupAdvanced hookup VHF Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable box Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Only Pay Channels Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes Plug in power cords of VCRs and TVOption a hookup Option B hookup Check accessories with VCR StartupInsert batteries in remote Turn on the TV Place channels in the VCR’s memory Add or remove channels from the VCR’s memory Use Tvvcr button Set the time and dateSkip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups PWR Menu VCR Function ButtonsInput Power PausePlay Skip Operating Instructions To Play a Tape Using the Playback Features Display Clock or Time CounterTime Counter Clear Counter Picture Search Slow MotionIndex Search Fast Forward Search Commercial Scan Skip Button Pause for Stop ActionFrame Advance F. ADV Button Automatic Tracking Types of Recordings Basic Recording Operating Instructions Stopping a One Touch Recording in Progress One Touch RecordingOperating Instructions 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 Recordings Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes Operating Instructions Refer to hookup on Specifications Cleaning the VCR Location of Controls Front PanelEject Record Back Panel ANT Antenna in ConnectorRF OUT Connector Display Panel Limited Warranty Trouble Checks Trouble Heres what to try Timer recording not made VCR makes noise when stoppedTimer indicator flashes Rewind does not operate Index 11,13Page North Meridian Street Indianapolis,