RCA VR508 Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box, Basic hookup, Advanced hookup, Back of VCR

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Hooking Up the VCR

Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box

A. Basic hookup.

Use this hookup for a simple connection which requires fewer accessories.

1. Set the 3CH.4 switch on back of VCR to either channel 3 or 4.

Tune the TV to this channel and use the TV•VCR button to watch the VCR.

2. Connect as shown.

This connection may require additional accessories not provided.

3. Plug in power cords of VCR and TV.

4. Continue to page 7.

B. Advanced hookup.

Use this hookup for slightly improved picture quality and more convenient operation Ñ use of the TV•VCR button is not required.

1.Connect as shown.

This connection requires additional accessories not provided. A Y-adapter may be required to hear sound from both channels if your TV is not stereo.

2. Plug in power cords of VCR and TV.

3. Continue to page 7.

Tune the TV to its video input to watch the VCR.

A
From Antenna	300/75 Ohm
or Cable	300/75 Ohm			Back of VCR
or Cable	Adapter
	Adapter
					IN FROM
OR					ANT.
OR
					VHF/UHF
	AUDIO1		VIDEO1		OUT TO TV
	OUT	IN	OUT	IN
					3 CH. 4
				RF Coaxial Cable
					(supplied)
	75 to 75/300 Ohm
	Separator
			VHF		OR
					OR
					Cable/
			UHF		Antenna
			UHF
				Back of TV
B

	From Antenna
	or Cable
	300/75 Ohm
	Adapter
	OR
	Signal				Back of VCR
	Signal
	Splitter
					IN FROM
					ANT.
					VHF/UHF
	AUDIO1		VIDEO1		OUT TO TV
	OUT	IN	OUT	IN	OUT TO TV
	OUT	IN	OUT	IN
					3 CH. 4
		Audio/Video Cables
				VIDEO
	RF Coaxial Cable			INPUT
	RF Coaxial Cable
	(supplied)
				RIGHT
		S-VIDEO		AUDIO	IN
		S-VIDEO
				L /	CABLE /
				L /	ANTENNA
				MONO	ANTENNA
				MONO
			Back of TV
					3

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Contents USER’S Guide Product Registration Important InformationTable of Contents Choosing a Hookup Optional Hookups How to hook up two VCRs for copying tapesWhat type of Cable-TV system* do you have? Choose one answer from belowBasic hookup Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable BoxAdvanced hookup Back of VCRCable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable boxCable Box Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Only Pay ChannelsPlug in power cords of VCRs and TV . Continue to Connecting Two VCRs for Copying TapesOption a hookup Option B hookupStartup Check accessories with VCRInsert batteries in remote Turn on the TV Turn on the VCRAdd or remove channels from the VCR’s memory To change the Signal TypePlace channels in the VCR’s memory Skip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups Set the Alert Sound featureUse Tvvcr button Set the Automatic Daylight-Saving Time Set the time and dateChan Channel Up or Down VCR Function ButtonsPlayback Power OffTo play a tape End of TapeAuto Play Feature Using the Playback FeaturesPicture Search Slow MotionTime Counter Display ButtonZero Search Index SearchCommercial Scan Search Button To Index SearchFrame Advance F. ADV Button Pause for Stop ActionAutomatic Tracking Manual TrackingNormal Recording RecordingsRecording Speeds To Make a RecordingDisplay on TV Screen Express RecordingStopping an Express Recording in Progress Stopping a Timer Recording Recording While You’re Away Timer RecordingSetting a Timer Recording Timer Recording From the VCR’s Line Input Using the Recording FeaturesChecking or Clearing Timer Recordings Pro-Tect Plus Child Lock FeatureCopying and Editing Tapes Using Compatible Remote Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing TapesFront Panel Location of ControlsTape Compartment Channel or Tracking up or downDisplay Panel Back PanelCleaning the VCR SpecificationsLimited Warranty Trouble Heres what to try Trouble ChecksTime did not adjust for daylight savings Timer recording not madeVCR makes noise when stopped Cassette with safety tab removed does not start toIndex 3CH.4 Switch10,13,21 North Meridian Street Indianapolis,