RCA VG4251 manual Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes, Option a hookup, Option B hookup

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.

A

From Antenna, Cable or Cable Box

Playback VCR

VIDEO AUDIO

L R

ANT. IN

2. Set the CH3 CH4 switch on the playback VCR to either channel 3 or 4.

CH.

IN

OUT

RF OUT

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

3 4

RF Coaxial Cable

(supplied)

3. Connect as shown.

This connection may require additional accessories not provided.

Recording VCR

VIDEO AUDIO

L R

ANT. IN

4. Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV.

CH.

IN

OUT

RF OUT

5. Continue to page 7.

Option B hookup.

Use this hookup for slightly improved copy quality and more convenient operation — 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, you may need a Y-adapter 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.

3 4

RF Coaxial

Cable

Audio/Videoor

Cables

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

B

Playback VCR (only)
	VIDEO		AUDIO	ANT. IN
	L		R
			IN
			OUT	RF OUT
	CH.
3	4
	Audio/Video Cables
Recording VCR
	VIDEO	AUDIO		ANT. IN
	L		R
			IN
				RF OUT	From Antenna, Cable
			OUT		or Cable Box
CH.
3	4
			or	RF Coaxial Cable
				(supplied)
Audio/Video
Cables

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

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