DUPLICATING A VIDEO TAPE
If you connect the VCR to another VCR or camcorder, you can duplicate a previously recorded tape.
Make all connections before turning on the power.
1Load a blank cassette tape with the erase prevention tab intact into the recording VCR.
Load a previously recorded tape into the playback VCR or CAMCORDER.
2 | Press the INPUT SELECT | LINE 2 |
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button to select AUDIO/VIDEO input position. "LINE 2" will appear on the screen.
NOTES: • You can also use the rear AUDIO/VIDEO IN jacks. Select “ LINE1 ” by pressing the INPUT SELECT button.
•When the VCR does not receive the signal from the other equiment connected, “LINE 1” or “LINE 2” will not appear on the screen.
Playback VCR
To VIDEO OUT 
To AUDIO (L/R) OUT
AUDIO/VIDEO Cable (not supplied)
Recording VCR
To VIDEO IN
To AUDIO (R) IN
To AUDIO (L) IN
Playback Camcorder
To AV Jack
Recording VCR
To AUDIO (R) IN
To AUDIO (L) IN
To VIDEO IN | AUDIO/VIDEO Cable (not supplied) |
For duplicating a previously recorded tape from a camcorder, follow the camcorder manufacturer’s instructions. A typical camcorder dubbing hookup is shown above.
3Press the REC button on the recording VCR, then press the PAUSE/STILL button.
4Press the PLAY button on the playback VCR, then press the PAUSE/STILL button.
5Simultaneously press the PAUSE/STILL buttons on the VCR and playback VCR again to begin the duplication process.
NOTES: •It is recommended that you set the SPEED to the SP mode on the recording VCR for best results.
•Unauthorized recording of copyrighted television programs, films, video tapes and other materials may infringe on the rights of copyright owners and violate copyright laws.
VIDEO HEAD CLEANING
VIDEO HEAD CLOGGING
The video heads are the means by which the VCR reads pictures from the tape during playback. In the unlikely event that the heads become dirty enough to be clogged, no picture will be played back. This can easily be determined if, during playback of a known good tape, there is good sound, but no picture (picture is extremely snowy). If this is the case, use a high quality head cleaning system or have them cleaned professionally.
VIDEO HEAD CLEANING
Video head cleaning is needed when the playback picture becomes unclear. This signifies that the heads are getting dirty and can occur when playing poor quality or damaged tapes. If the heads require cleaning, use a equivalent high quality chemical
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CLEAN THE VIDEO HEADS OR SERVICE THE UNIT BY REMOVING THE TOP COVER.
NOTES: •Video heads may eventually wear out and should be replaced when they fail to produce clear pictures.
•To help prevent video head clogging, use only good quality VHS tapes. Discard worn out tapes.
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