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 7 and then modify with this connection.

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

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

A

From Antenna, Cable or Cable Box

Playback VCR

MONO

 

 

 

IN

 

 

 

FROM

L

L

 

 

ANTENNA

R

R

VIDEO

 

OUT

 

IN

OUT

 

IN

OUT

 

CH

TO

 

AUDIO

 

TELEVISION

 

3

4

RF Coaxial Cable

3. Connect as shown.

Recording VCR

(supplied)

This connection may require additional accessories not provided.

4. Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV. 5. Continue to page 9.

MONO

 

IN

 

FROM

L

L

ANTENNA

R

R

VIDEO

 

 

OUT

 

IN

OUT

 

 

 

OUT

 

CH

 

TO

 

AUDIO

3

4

TELEVISION

 

 

Audio/Video

RF Coaxial

Cables

Cable

or

Use the previously selected

hookup to the TV.

Option B hookup.

Use this hookup for slightly improved copy quality, hi-fi stereo sound, and more convenient operation Ñ use of TV•VCR button not required.

1. Select a hookup from pages 2 through 7 and then modify with this connection.

2. Connect as shown.

This connection requires additional accessories not provided.

If your other VCR is not stereo, plug it into the AUDIO L MONO jack of this VCR to hear sound from both left and right channels.

3. Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV. 4. Continue to page 9.

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.

B

 

 

 

 

Playback VCR

 

 

MONO

 

 

 

IN

L

 

 

FROM

L

 

 

ANTENNA

R

R

VIDEO

 

OUT

 

IN

OUT

 

 

OUT

 

CH

TO

 

AUDIO

 

TELEVISION

 

3

4

 

 

Recording

 

 

Audio/Video

 

VCR

 

 

Cables

 

 

 

 

From Antenna, Cable

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

or Cable Box

MONO

 

 

 

IN

L

 

 

FROM

L

 

 

ANTENNA

R

R

VIDEO

 

OUT

 

IN

OUT

 

IN

OUT

 

CH

TO

 

AUDIO

3

4

TELEVISION

 

 

 

 

Audio/Video

RF Coaxial

 

Cables

Cable

 

 

 

or

 

 

Use the previously selected

 

hookup to the TV.

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RCA VR688HF manual Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes, Option a hookup, Option B hookup

VR688HF specifications

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