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Recording from Another VCR

To copy (dub) tapes, connect the two VCR's as shown

below. Use shielded audio/video cables (such as RCA

=AH002 or =AH005).

The connections from the recording VCR to your TV are

the ones you normally use. h is preferable to play the

original tape on the same machine that was used to

record it.

CAUTION: The unauthorized recording of television

programs and other materials may infringe the rights

of others.

AH002* or AH005*

CABLES

RECORDING VCR

*Optional accessory available from your RCA dealer.

AH002*

CABLES OR

TO audio and video inputs

on TV Monitor/Receiver

To VHF antenna terminal

on conventional TV

Simplified Operating Instructions to Dub Tapes

I. Connect the two VCR's as shown above. (Use 12. Press PLAY on the PLAYBACK VCR to start

shielded audiolvideo cables such as RCA playing the prerecorded cassette.

#AH002or **AH005.) 13. Adjust TRACKING control on PLAYBACK

2. Turn on TV. VCR if necessary,

3. Tune TV to VCR Channel (channel 3 or 4).

Note= If tile prerecorded cassette is not being

4. Turn on both VCR's. played on the same VCR that ori_lly

5. Insert recorded cassette into PLAYBACKVCR_ recorded it, streaks may appear in the TV

6. Insert blank cassette into RECORDING VCR. picture. Simply adjust the tracking control on

7. Press VCR/TV switch on RECORDING VCR the PLAYB_4CK VCR to eliminate the streaks.

so VCR tight is on, (This allows you to watch the 14. If you want to edit out unwanted material, press

recording while it's in progress0 PAUSE oa the RECORDING VCR while it is

recording. Press PA USE again to resume

Note: If you want to watch another TV channel recording.

on the TV while you're dubbing the tape, first

press the VCRiTV switch so the VCR light is

out and then use the TV's channel selector to

select the channel you want to watch on the TV,

8. Make sure the TUNER/LINE switch on the

recording VCR is in the LINE position.

9. Select the desired tape speed on the

RECORDING VCR (SP, LP or SLP).

10. Rewind cassettes to the beginning if necessary.

t t, Place the RECORDING VCR into the record

mode.

15.

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Note: Use the PA USE button only for brief

pauses. If you want to pause for more than three

or four minutes, stop the VCR by pressing

STOP. When you are ready to resume, place the

VCR back into the record mode.

The TV does not have to be turned on to dub a

tape, You may turn off the TV if desired after

the recording has started.

Stop both VCR's when the recording is finished.