Playing And Recording Video Tapes - Optimus STAV-3790 Owner's Manual

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Playing and Recording
Video Tapes
You can connect four video sources to the receiver. If you connect a VCR
to the and another VCR or camcorder to
VCR
panel audio and video jacks, you can copy video cassette
VIDEO INPUT
tapes from one VCR to another and monitor the dubbing process.
Playing a Video Tape
To play a video tape, insert the tape into the VCR. Press the button (
, , or ) that corresponds to the jack to which the VCR is
DVD/LD TV/SAT VIDEO
connected. The selected function name appears on the display. Follow
the VCR's instructions to begin playback. If you connected a monitor to
the receiver's
TO MONITOR TV
itor.
Copying a Video Tape
Follow these steps to copy a video tape from one VCR or camcorder to
another through the STAV-3790.
1. Insert the tape you want to copy into the VCR or camcorder con-
nected to ,
DVD/LD TV/SAT
2. Insert a blank tape (or one you want to record over) into the VCR
connected to the
VCR
3. Press the button that corresponds to the jack to which the play-
back VCR or camcorder is connected.
4. Begin recording and playback on the VCRs/camcorder.
Important: Most material performed in public, such as concerts, plays,
and movies, or distributed on prerecorded video tapes is copyrighted.
The unauthorized recording or duplication of copyrighted material is a
violation of the copyright laws of most countries and such duplication
may result in fines, imprisonment, or both. Note, however, that in the
United States, it is not a violation of U.S. copyright laws for a consumer
to record a broadcast television program for private (in-home) viewing.
Cassette Deck/VCR Features
,
DVD/LD TV/SAT
jack, you can view the program on that mon-
, or .
VIDEO INPUT
jacks.
, or front
,
VCR
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