Recording a Program
Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes
Operating Instructions (Refer to “Connecting Two VCRs for Copying” hookups.)
Use one VCR as the playback VCR and the other as the recording VCR.
Caution: The unauthorized recording of television programs and other materials may infringe the rights of others.
1.Turn on the TV and VCRs.
2.Tune TV to the VCR viewing channel, either 3, 4, or TV’s video input.
3.If you have connected your VCR using Option A (page 6), tune recording VCR to channel 3 or 4 — the one selected on the back of the playback VCR. If you have connected your VCR using Option B (page 6), press INPUT on recording VCR to select the line input.
4.Insert the tape you want to copy into playback VCR. Insert a blank tape with safety tab in place into recording VCR.
5.Press PLAY, then PAUSE on playback VCR when you reach the point on the tape or program where you want to begin copying. If the tape was not recorded on the playback VCR, streaks may appear and you may need to adjust tracking. To prevent
6.Press RECORD, then PAUSE, on recording VCR.
7.Press PAUSE buttons on both VCRs at the same time to begin copying the tape.*
8.Edit out segments that you do not want to copy by pressing PAUSE on recording VCR to stop copying the tape. Then locate the next segment you want to copy on the playback VCR by using FWD, REW, and PLAY. Press PAUSE on the playback VCR. Press PAUSE at the same time on both VCRs to resume copying.
9.Press STOP on both VCRs when you are finished.
*You may turn off the TV after the recording has started as it does not have to be on to copy a tape.
Copying and Editing Using Compatible Remote
If you have a compatible RCA, ProScan, or GE remote with VCR1 and VCR2 buttons, you can program this VCR to respond to VCR1 (VCR2). This allows you to control both VCRs with one remote for easier copying and editing.
Set the Remote Control feature of this VCR to the VCR1 or VCR2 position. The remote then controls the VCR with either the VCR1 or VCR2 button — whichever position you select in the menu.
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
2. Press 4 to display PREFERENCES.
3.Press 1 to activate the Remote Control feature.
4. Press VCR1 or VCR2 on your compatible remote to change the setting and program this VCR to respond to the VCR1 or VCR2 button — whichever you select.
Important Reminder: Remember you must press VCR1 or VCR2 on the remote — whichever you selected in the menu — before the remote will operate this VCR.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 Timer Recordings
2 Set Clock
3 Channels
4 Preferences
PREFERENCES
1 Remote Control: VCR1
PREFERENCES
( PRESS VCR2 TO CHANGE )
2 Auto Play: ON
3 Auto TV/VCR: ON
0 Exit
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