Duplicating A Video Tape - RCA 20F501TDV User Manual

Duplicating a video tape

If you connect the TV/VCR/DVD to another VCR or camcorder, you can duplicate a previously recorded
tape. Make all connections before turning on the power.
1
Load a blank cassette tape with the erase preven-
tion tab intact into the recording unit.
Load a previously recorded tape into the playback
VCR or CAMCORDER.
2
Press SPEED to select the desired tape speed SP
or SLP.
It is recommended that you set the speed to the
SP mode on the recording unit for best results.
3
Press INPUT SELECT to select AUDIO/VIDEO
input position. "LINE 1" or "LINE 2" will appear on
the screen.
LINE1: on the rear panel
LINE2: on the front panel
Connection with second Video recorder
Playback VCR
To VIDEO OUT
Recording unit
To VIDEO IN
To AUDIO (R) IN
To AUDIO (R) OUT
To AUDIO (L) OUT
AUDIO/VIDEO
Cord (not supplied)
To AUDIO (L) IN
Duplicating a video tape
4
Press REC/OTR on the recording unit, then press
PAUSE/STILL.
5
Press the PLAY button on the playback VCR or
CAMCORDER, then press the pause button.
6
Release the recording pause and the playback still
simultaneously to begin the duplicating process.
Connection with Video camera
Recording unit
To AUDIO (R) IN
To AUDIO (L) IN
To VIDEO IN
AUDIO/VIDEO cord (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.
Playback Camcorder
To AV jack
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