Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes, Option a hookup | RCA VG4259

Hooking Up the VCR

Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes

Option A hookup.

Use this hookup for a basic connection which requires fewer accessories.

1. Select a hookup from pages 2 through 5 and then modify with this connection.

2. Set the 3CH.4 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.Go to ÒStartupÓ section.

Option B hookup.

Use this hookup for slightly improved copy quality, Hi-Fi stereo playback, and more convenient operation Ñ 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. A Y-adapter may be required to hear sound from both left and right channels if your TV is not stereo.

3. Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV.

4.Go to ÒStartupÓ section.

Select the line (audio/video) input 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.

A	Playback VCR
	From Antenna, Cable
	or Cable Box
	R		IN FROM
			IN FROM
	AUDIO1		ANT.
	L		VHF/UHF
	OUT	IN	OUT TO TV
	OUT	IN
			3 CH. 4
	VIDEO1
		RF Coaxial Cable
	Recording VCR		(supplied)
	Recording VCR
	R		IN FROM
			IN FROM
	AUDIO1		ANT.
	L		VHF/UHF
	OUT	IN	OUT TO TV
	OUT	IN
			3 CH. 4
	VIDEO1
			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.

B	Playback VCR (only)
	R		IN FROM
			IN FROM
	AUDIO1		ANT.
	L		VHF/UHF
	OUT	IN	OUT TO TV
	OUT	IN
			3 CH. 4

VIDEO1

Audio/Video

Cables

Recording VCR

From Antenna, Cable or Cable Box

R		IN FROM
		IN FROM
AUDIO1		ANT.
L		VHF/UHF
OUT	IN	OUT TO TV
OUT	IN
		3 CH. 4
VIDEO1

	Audio/Video	or	RF Coaxial Cable
			(supplied)
	Cables

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

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RCA VG4259 Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes, Option a hookup, Option B hookup, Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV

Contents

VCR User’s Guide Important 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 Advanced 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 Channels Cable SystemWith Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels Only Back of TV 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 Turn on the VCR Add or remove channels from the VCR’s memory To change the Signal TypePlace channels in the VCR’s memory Set the time and date Select the languageSet the automatic daylight-saving time Use Tvvcr button Set the display panel brightnessSet the Alert Sound Skip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups Operate the TV Controlling a TVProgram the Remote for a TV VCR Function Buttons Remote ControlComponent Buttons TV Function Buttons Cable Box or Satellite Receiver Function Buttons Operate the Cable Box or Satellite Receiver Controlling a Cable Box or a Satellite ReceiverProgram the Remote for a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver Auto Play Feature Power OffPlayback To play a tape Using the Playback Features Picture SearchSlow Motion Pause for Stop Action Disp Display Button Time Counter To Index Search Index SearchZero Search Blank Search Frame Advance SLOWF. ADV ButtonAutomatic Tracking Manual Tracking Tape Playback HI-FI/LINEAR Feature To Select Playback Sound Commercialaadvance Marking To Turn Off Marking To Select a Background for Playback Commercialaadvance Recordings Normal RecordingRecording Speeds To Make a Recording Display on TV Screen One Touch RecordingStopping a One Touch Recording in Progress VCR Plus+ Setup Recording While You’re Away VCR Plus+* RecordingA. List Canadian List VCR Plus+TM Channel Worksheet Broadcast or Cable TV Station NameVCR Plus+ Channel Number Channel Number You Receive This Station On Setting a VCR Plus+ Recording Recording While You’re Away VCR Plus+ Recording Recording While You’re Away Timer Recording Setting a Timer Recording Checking or Clearing VCR Plus+ or Timer Recordings Timer Recording From the VCR’s Line Input Stereo Broadcast TV or SAP Second Audio Program To Record Stereo Broadcast TV or SAP Using the Recording Features Pro-Tect Plus Child Lock FeatureTo Record Audio Only To Play Back Audio Only Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes Copying and Editing Tapes Using Compatible Remote Back Panel Location of ControlsFront Panel Display Panel Specifications Cleaning the VCR Trouble Checks Trouble Heres what to try VCR Plus+ or timer recording not made Question Answer Limited Warranty Index 12,13,16 29,34 North Meridian Street Indianapolis,