Duplicating a video tape/Duplicating a disc material onto a video tape

Duplicating a video tape

If you connect the VCR to another VCR or camcorder, you can duplicate a previously recorded tape. Make all connections before turning on the power.

1 Load a blank cassette tape with the erase prevention tab intact into the recording VCR.

Load a previously recorded tape into the playback VCR or CAMCORDER.

2 Press SP/EP to select the desired tape speed SP or EP.

It is recommended that you set the speed to the SP mode on the recording VCR for best results.

3 Press VCR CH + or to select AUDIO/VIDEO input position. “L” will appear in the

display.

Connection with second VCR

Playback VCR

To VIDEO OUT To AUDIO (R) OUT

To AUDIO (L) OUT

AUDIO/VIDEO cable (supplied)

Recording VCR

4 Press REC on the recording VCR or on the Remote. While holding REC, press PLAY.

Then press PAUSE.

5 Press PLAY button on the playback VCR or CAMCORDER, then press PAUSE button.

6 Press PAUSE on both the VCRs simultaneously to begin the duplicating process.

Connection with Camcorder

Playback Camcorder

To AV Jack

Recording VCR

To AUDIO (R) IN

To AUDIO (L) IN

To VIDEO IN

AUDIO/VIDEO cable (not supplied)

To VIDEO IN To AUDIO (R) IN To AUDIO (L) IN

For duplicating a previously recorded tape from a camcorder, follow the camcorder manufacturer’s instructions. A typical camcorder dubbing hookup is shown above.

Duplicating a disc material onto a video tape

You can record disc material in DVD, Video CD, Audio CD, etc. onto a video tape with this DVD/VCR only.

If the DVD disc has a Copy-guard feature, the duplicating is not possible. A symbol mark “ ” will appear on the screen for approx. 4 seconds. See page 37 for more information about the DVD playback.

Preparation:

Load a cassette tape with the erase prevention tab intact.

Select the tape speed (SP or EP) in the VCR mode.

Load a disc you wish to duplicate.

1 Press DVD to select the DVD mode. (The DVD indicator will light.)

2 Press PLAY to start the disc playback.

3 During disc playback, press REC on the VCR or while holding REC, press PLAY on the Remote. The duplicating will start.

NOTE:

You can set the duplicating time using the ITR-function. At step 3 above press REC repeatedly until the desired duplicating time appears on the screen (see page 30).

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