Recording from Another VCR

To copy (dub) tapes, connect the two VCR's as shown below. Use shielded audio/video cables (such as RCA #AH002 or #AH005).

The connections from the recording VCR to your TV are the ones you normally use. It is preferable to play the original tape on the same machine that was used to record it.

I CAUTION: The unauthorized recording of television pro-I

grams and other materials may infringe the rights of I

others.

I

PLAYBACK VCR

*Optional accessory available from your RCA dealer.

AH002" or AH005 "

CABLES

RECORDING VCR

To VHF antenna terminal

on conventional TV

To audio and video inputs .4__ OR on TV Monitor/Receiver

TURN

ON TV.

 

 

START PLAYING TAPE.

$TUNE TV TO VCR CHANNEL

 

 

OF RECORDING

VCR (3 OR 4).

STOP BOTH VCR's

TURN

ON BOTH VCR's.

REWIND

IF NECESSARY.

SHED.

PLAYBACK VCR

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INSERT RECORDED CASSETTE. (_ ADJUST TRACKING IF NECESSARY. SEE NOTES.

_ INSERT BLANK CASSETTE.

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BOTH PLA Y AND RECORD_

 

RECORDING VCR

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'SET TAPE SPEED.

TO LINE.

.IGHT ON.

PRESS

PAUSE

TO EDIT OUT

 

 

 

UNWANTED

MATERIAL.

 

 

 

PRESS

IT

AGAIN

TO RESUME

Operating Notes

Adjust the TRACKING control (Step 12) if streaks appear in the TV picture. This may happen if the cassette was not originally recorded on the same VCR that you are using to play it. After you adjust the tracking, stop both VCR's and start over with Step 9.

RECORDING. SEE NOTES.

Use the PAUSE button (Step 13) for brief pauses. If you want to pause for more than three or four minutes, stop the VCR by pressing STOP. When you are ready to resume, press both PLAY and RECORD.

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