Copy from VHS to DVD

This machine will only record on DVD-RW or DVD-R discs (DVD+R and DVD+RW discs do NOT work). These are 12cm single-sided, single layer discs. Approximate maximum recording time is 2 hours - 120 minutes (4.7 GB). DVD-R discs may be purchased from the library for 50 cents each.

The quality of the recording is not guaranteed. Please remember that VHS tapes degrade over time, and the quality of the original VHS image was not the quality that we expect today. You may try adjusting the tracking to see if you can get a better image.

Copying is done in real time – a two hour VHS tape will take two hours to copy. Make sure you will finish before the library closes!

Copyrighted tapes cannot be copied to DVD with this equipment.

If you think that your original tape may be dirty or damaged:

1. We want to maintain the cleanliness and quality of our dubbing machine2. Please put your questionable tape into our secondary VHS machine3. Rewind to the beginning.4. Fast forward to the end5. Rewind to the beginning6. Run the head cleaning tape on the secondary VHS machine

HINT:

Point the remote at the VHS recorder box, not at the monitor

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Plug both the monitor and the DVD Recorder into electrical outlets.

Wiring Instructions

Plug the Monitor into an electrical outlet.

Plug the DVD Recorder into an electrical outlet

Plug the blue VGA cable into the adapter in the back of the DVD recorder –You don’t need to tighten the screws

Plug the red and black ends of the “Y” cable into the Audio Out connectors on the back of the DVD recorder.Plug your head phones into the other end of the“Y” cable.

Turn the Monitor on

Turn the DVD Recorder on

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Monitor Power Button

DVD Recorder Power Button

Headphones

Setting up:

1. Press the eject button next to the DVD tray to open it2. Place your DVD in the tray3. Press the eject button next to the DVD tray to close it4. Insert your VHS tape5. Fast forward the tape and then rewind it – this makes sure that the tension on the tape is

correct

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DVD Eject

Button

Step 1: Cue VHS tape (Optional)

Skip this step if you will copy the entire tape

1. Press the [VCR] button on the remote2. Press the play button on the remote to play 3. Fast forward to the section you want to copy4. You can see the video if you fast forward or reverse while playing5. Press Stop when you get to the section you want to copy

Remember to point the remote at the VHS recorder box,Not at the monitor

Step 2: Copy from VHS to DVD

Press the [SETUP] button

Use the up and down arrows in the middle circle toChoose General SettingsPress [OK]

Use the up and down arrows in the middle circle toChoose RecordingPress [OK]

Use the up and down arrows in the middle circle toChoose Dubbing ModePress [OK]

Use the up and down arrows in the middle circle toChoose VCR->DVDPress [OK]

Press the [SETUP] buttonThe screen will be blank

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[SETUP]

[OK]

Up and Down

[VCR]

Play

Fast Forward Stop Reverse

Press the [DVD] button

Press the [REC MODE] button

Pressing the [REC MODE] button repeatedly will let you choosethe desired recording mode. The recording mode will show brieflyin the lower right corner of the monitor.

SP will give the highest quality recording (the DVD will hold 2 hours). LP = 3 hours, EP= 4 hours, SLP = 6 hours).

When the recording mode you wish to use shows, you can go on to the next step

Press the [VCR] button

Press the red [D.DUBBING] button

Now you are recording

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[VCR]

[D.DUBBING]

When you are done recording

Press the Stop button to stop the recording

Or

When the tape ends, recording will be stopped automatically

Wait while it is writing to DDisc

Step 4: Add Titles - OPTIONAL

Press the [DVD] button

Press the [TOP MENU] button

Use the arrow keys to choose the segment you wish to nameYou may have only one segment

Press [OK]

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Stop

[DVD]

[TOP MENU]

Arrow keys

Segments

Choose Edit

Press [OK]

Choose Edit Title Name

Press [OK]

Choose a character set with the arrows(capital letters, small letters, numbers, symbols)

When the checkmark is next to the character set that you want to use,Press [OK]

Press the [CLEAR] key repeatedly to erase the characters in the title area

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[CLEAR]

Title area

Use the number keys to enter your title.Press the number repeatedly to cycle through the letters.For example

Press [2] three times to choose a “C”Press [6] one time to choose an “M”Press [0] for a space

If you need two letters in a row that use the same number key,Press the right arrow after the first letter.

Use the up and down arrows to choose a different character setThen Press [OK] and choose your next character

When you have finished entering the title press [OK]

Choose Yes to save your title

Press [Return] to finish with this title

You may use this procedure to enter titles for more than one segment

Press [Return] again when you are done with all titles

Wait for it to finish writing to DVD

Step 5: Finalize the DVD

You must finalize the DVD in order to play your DVD on a different machine

Press the [SETUP] button

Choose DVD MenuPress [OK]

Choose FinalizePress [OK]

Choose YesPress [OK]

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Number keys

Right Arrow

Up and Down Arrows

[Return]

[SETUP]

Eject Tape

1. You may choose to rewind your VHS tape. 2. Eject your tape with the middle button under the VHS tape.3. Eject your DVD with the Eject button next to the DVD.

FAQ: How do I know that it is recording?

You will see a red dot and red “DB” when it is recording.

What will happen when it reaches the end of the tape?When it reaches the end of a tape, the file will be written to the DVD and the tape will rewind.

Why did the tape stopped before the end?If the tape stops before the end and you are not able to write to the DVD, the DVD is probably full. Try using a new DVD.

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Rewind Eject DVD