RECORDING

USING TWO VCRS FOR COPYING AND

EDITING TAPES

Use one VCR as the playback VCR and the other as the recording VCR.

1.Connect the VCRs using the diagram below.

2.Turn on both VCRs and TV.

3.Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel (either 3, 4, or TV’s video input).

4.If you are using coaxial cables for the connection, tune recording VCR to channel 3 or 4—the one selected on the playback VCR.

If you are using audio/video cables, select L1 to record from the jacks on the back or L2 to record from the jacks on the front of the recording VCR.

5.Insert the tape you want to copy into playback VCR. Insert a blank tape with its safety tab in place into recording VCR.

6.Use visual search to locate the segment you want to copy on the playback VCR. Pause the tape at this location.

7.Press RECORD on the recording VCR, then PAUSE.

8.Press PAUSE on both VCRs to begin copying.

9.Press PAUSE on both VCRs to stop copying.

10.Repeat steps 6–9 to copy or edit additional segments.

Caution:

The unauthorized recording of satellite broadcasts, television programs, or other copyrighted materials may infringe the rights of others.

Two VCR Connection

CABLE BOX

IN

OUT OR ANTENNA

PLAYBACK VCR

OUT

IN

ANT. IN

 

 

VIDEO

L

 

 

 

 

AUDIO RF OUT

R

 

3 CH. 4

 

 

 

 

OR

RECORDING VCR

 

 

OUT

IN

ANT. IN

 

 

 

 

VIDEO

L

 

 

 

 

AUDIO RF OUT

R

 

3 CH. 4

 

 

OR

 

 

TO TV

 

TO TV

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RCA VR636HF manual Using TWO Vcrs for Copying Editing Tapes, Two VCR Connection