Advanced Operations (Synchro Editing); Synchro Editing; Copying Tapes From A Camcorder - Hitachi VT-F482A Owner's Manual

Advanced Operations (Synchro Editing)

Advanced Operations (Synchro Editing)

Synchro Editing

Tape copying is much easier if you can connect VCR1 and VCR2 with a
synchro edit cable. This lets you use a single set of controls to govern
both VCRs.
We assume that VCR2 is your model VT-F482A. This is the playback
VCR.
The other VCR must be a Hitachi and must have a jack labeled EDIT.
This is the recording VCR.
You will need to purchase a synchro edit cable.
Ask for part number VTCH40S.
Remember to switch the remote control between VCR1 and VCR2
mode, depending on which device you are signalling.
Hookup When VCR1 is Recording
Hook up the two VCRs and the TV as shown on page 55.
Connect the synchro cable from EDIT on VCR1 to EDIT on VCR2.
Synchro Editing Hookup Illustration
Synchro Edit Procedure When VCR1 is Recording
Turn the power on to both VCRs and the TV.
Insert the cassette you want to copy into VCR2.
On VCR2, press PLAY. Locate the place on the tape where you want to
begin copying, then press PAUSE.
Insert a cassette (with its safety tab intact) into VCR1. Put this VCR in
RECORD-PAUSE mode, and press AVX to put it in LINE mode.
Press PAUSE on VCR2 (the playback VCR) to start the recording. Both
tapes will start together.
Press PAUSE again on VCR2 when you want to stop. Both VCRs will
pause.
Now fast-forward, rewind, or play the tape in VCR2 to find the next
segment you want to copy.
Put VCR2 into PLAY-PAUSE mode and press PAUSE again - recording
will continue.
Press the STOP buttons on both VCRs when you are finished.
This procedure won't leave index marks unless you press STOP then REC
between sections recorded (more about index marks on page 32 and 35).
Some models of VCR will switch to the "STOP" mode if they are left in the
RECORD/PAUSE mode for more than five minutes. It is a good idea to
not leave your recording deck in RECORD/PAUSE for more than five
minutes so that this will not happen.

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.
Connect the camcorder's AV output cable to your VCR. (see diagram
Putting The Record VCR in Pause
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