RCA VR355/VR545 VCR User Manual


 
VCR Features
32 Chapter 4
Copying and Editing Tapes Using Two VCRs
Use one VCR as the playback VCR and the other as the recording VCR.
1. Turn on the TV and VCRs.
2. Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel (either 03, 04, or the TV’s Video
Line Input).
3. If you connected your VCR using the ANT. IN and RF OUT jacks, tune the
recording VCR to channel 3 or 4—whichever is selected on the back of the
playback VCR.
If you have connected your VCR using the A/V jacks, press INPUT on the
recording VCR’s remote control to select the Video Line Input.
4. Insert the tape you want to copy into the playback VCR. Insert a tape with
its safety tab in place into the recording VCR.
5. Press PLAY on the playback VCR to begin playback. When you reach the
point on the tape or program where you want to begin copying, press the
PAUSE button. You may need to adjust the tracking.
6. Press the RECORD button, then press PAUSE on the recording VCR.
7. Press the PAUSE buttons on both VCRs at the same time to begin copying
the tape.
8. To edit segments that you do not want to copy:
Press PAUSE on recording VCR to pause copying.
Locate the next segment you want to copy on the playback VCR by
using FWD, REV, and PLAY, and then press PAUSE.
Press PAUSE on both VCRs at the same time to resume copying.
9. Press STOP on both VCRs when finished.
Picture Search Options
The basic way to search during playback is using the remote control’s
FORWARD or REVERSE buttons (FWD and REV on the VCR). This section
contains several other options available for searching a tape.
Forward and Reverse Search
You can search a tape during playback either forward or reverse in direction.
Note: Sound is turned off during picture search.
1. Press the FORWARD button to search forward or the REVERSE button to
search backwards.
2. Press the FORWARD , REVERSE, or PLAY button to return to normal
playback.
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Caution:
The unauthorized recording of
satellite broadcasts, television
programs, or other copyrighted
materials may infringe the rights
of others.
Insert Tape:
Dont forget to insert a recorded
tape when using the search
features.