RCA VR508, VR337 manual Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Only Pay Channels

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Hooking Up the VCR

Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Only Pay Channels

(such as HBO, Showtime, Pay-Per-View, etc.)

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, TV, and cable box.

4. Continue to page 7.

A

 

 

 

 

 

 

From Cable

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Back of VCR

 

Cable Box

RF Coaxial

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cable

 

 

 

IN FROM

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN

OUT

 

 

 

 

ANT.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cable/

 

 

 

 

UHF

 

Antenna

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Back of TV

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, TV, and cable box.

3. Continue to page 7.

Tune the TV to its video input to watch the VCR. View all pay channels through the VCR.

B

Cable Box

From Cable

 

IN

OUT

Signal

 

Splitter

 

 

 

 

Back of VCR

 

 

 

 

IN FROM

 

 

 

 

 

ANT.

 

 

 

 

 

VHF/UHF

 

AUDIO1

VIDEO1

OUT TO TV

 

OUT

IN

OUT

IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3 CH. 4

 

 

Audio/Video Cables

 

 

RF Coaxial

 

 

VIDEO

 

 

Cable

 

 

INPUT

 

 

(supplied)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RIGHT

 

 

 

S-VIDEO

 

AUDIO IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

L /

 

CABLE /

 

 

 

 

ANTENNA

 

 

 

MONO

 

 

 

 

 

 

Back of TV

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Contents USER’S Guide Product Registration Important InformationTable of Contents Choose one answer from below Optional Hookups How to hook up two VCRs for copying tapesChoosing a Hookup What type of Cable-TV system* do you have?Back of VCR Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable BoxBasic hookup Advanced hookupCable 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 ChannelsOption B hookup Connecting Two VCRs for Copying TapesPlug in power cords of VCRs and TV . Continue to Option a hookupTurn on the VCR Check accessories with VCRStartup Insert batteries in remote Turn on the TVPlace channels in the VCR’s memory To change the Signal TypeAdd or remove channels from the VCR’s memory Use Tvvcr button Set the Alert Sound featureSkip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups Set the Automatic Daylight-Saving Time Set the time and dateChan Channel Up or Down VCR Function ButtonsEnd of Tape Power OffPlayback To play a tapeSlow Motion Using the Playback FeaturesAuto Play Feature Picture SearchTime Counter Display ButtonTo Index Search Index SearchZero Search Commercial Scan Search ButtonManual Tracking Pause for Stop ActionFrame Advance F. ADV Button Automatic TrackingTo Make a Recording RecordingsNormal Recording Recording SpeedsStopping an Express Recording in Progress Express RecordingDisplay on TV Screen Setting a Timer Recording Recording While You’re Away Timer RecordingStopping a Timer Recording Pro-Tect Plus Child Lock Feature Using the Recording FeaturesTimer Recording From the VCR’s Line Input Checking or Clearing Timer RecordingsCopying and Editing Tapes Using Compatible Remote Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing TapesChannel or Tracking up or down Location of ControlsFront Panel Tape CompartmentDisplay Panel Back PanelCleaning the VCR SpecificationsLimited Warranty Trouble Heres what to try Trouble ChecksCassette with safety tab removed does not start to Timer recording not madeTime did not adjust for daylight savings VCR makes noise when stoppedIndex 3CH.4 Switch10,13,21 North Meridian Street Indianapolis,