RCA 390 VCR User Manual


 
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. It is preferable to play the
original tape on the same machine that was used to record
it.
I CAUTION: The unauthorized recording of television pro-I
grams and other materials may infringe the rights of I
others. I
AH002" or AH005 "
CABLES
PLAYBACK VCR
RECORDING VCR
*Optional accessory available from your RCA dealer.
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To VHF antenna terminal
To audio and video inputs .4__ OR
on conventional
TV
on TV Monitor/Receiver
TURN ON TV.
TUNE TV TO VCR CHANNEL OF RECORDING VCR (3 OR 4).
TURN ON BOTH VCR's. REWIND IF NECESSARY.
START PLAYING TAPE.
STOP BOTH VCR's
SHED.
PLAYBACK
VCR
RECORDING
VCR
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(_ ADJUST TRACKING IF NECESSARY.
SEE NOTES.
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INSERT RECORDED CASSETTE.
_ INSERT BLANK CASSETTE.
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' SET TAPE SPEED. TO LINE. .IGHT ON.
Operating Notes
Adjust the TRACKING control (Step 12) if streaks appear
in the TV picture. This may happen if the cassette was not
originally recorded on the same VCR that you are using to
play it. After you adjust the tracking, stop both VCR's and
start over with Step 9.
PRESS PAUSE TO EDIT OUT
UNWANTED MATERIAL.
PRESS IT AGAIN TO RESUME
RECORDING. SEE NOTES.
Use the PAUSE button (Step 13) 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, press both PLAY and RECORD.
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