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Two VCRs for Tape
Editing
Connecting two VCRs lets you record from one VCR to the other. By
connecting them as shown below, you can view (monitor) what is
being recorded.
To connect two VCRs for tape editing
1
Use an A/V cable to connect the playback VCR’s A/V output
jacks to the TV’s A/V input jacks.
2
Use an A/V cable to connect the recording VCR’s A/V input
jacks to the TV’s MONITOR OUT jacks.
Notes on Using This Connection
Using
S VIDEO jacks?
See page 15.
To Do This ...
Do This ...
View (monitor) what is being
recorded
Press
TV/VIDEO
repeatedly to select the VCR input (VIDEO 1 in the
illustration above).
Set up the TV remote control
to operate the VCR(s)
If you have a non-Sony VCR, you must program the remote control. See
“Programming the Remote Control” on pages 37-38.
Activate the TV remote
control to operate the VCR(s)
Press
VCR/DVD FUNCTION
.
Control VCR functions with
the TV remote control
See “Operating a VCR” on page 43.
Label video inputs to easily
identify equipment connected
to the TV
See the instructions for setting up Video Labels on pages 58-59.
A/V cable
A/V cable
TV
Playback VCR
Recording VCR
Cables are often
color-coded to connectors.
Connect red to red,
white to white, etc.
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