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Advanced operations (camcorder) – Hitachi VT-FX616A User Manual

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n A video cord with a single jack on each end, and

n An audio cord with two jacks on each end, or

n A three-way cord that has both audio and video jacks
Study the back of VCR2 (VT-FX616A) to find the three color-coded jacks that are labeled IN.
The yellow jack is for video, red and white are for audio. Locate similar jacks on VCR1. Then,
with the power off:

n Connect VIDEO OUT on VCR2 to the yellow VIDEO IN on VCR1.

n Connect the AUDIO OUT jacks (left and right) on VCR2 to the AUDIO IN jacks (left and
right) on VCR1. Be sure to match left to left (white) and right to right (red).

Second VCR Hookup

Copying from One VCR to Another (Dubbing)

Consider VCR1 the recording VCR, and VCR2 (VT-FX616A) the playback VCR. You will play
a tape on VCR2 and record it on VCR1. To begin copying:

n Insert the videotape you wish to record in VCR2.

n Insert a blank or erasable tape (with the safety tab intact) into VCR1.

n Press AVX on VCR1 – the LINE indicator will display.

n Press REC on VCR1, and press PLAY on VCR2.
To monitor the picture as you record, VCR1 must be connected to your TV (follow instructions
in the other VCR's manual). Press the VCR/TV button on the remote. The VCR indicator will
light on VCR1's display and you can view the picture being recorded.

Advanced Operations (Camcorder)

Copying Tapes From A Camcorder

If you would like to copy a video tape shot in your camcorder onto your VCR, here's how to do
it.

n Connect the camcorder's AV output cable to your VCR. (see diagram below)

n Press the AVX button on the VCR's remote control so that the L2 (Line) indicator appears in