RCA VR538 manual Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box, Basic hookup, Advanced hookup

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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 CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR to either channel 3 or 4.

You will 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 — use of TV•VCR button not required.

1.Connect as shown.

This connection requires additional accessories not provided.

2. Plug in power cords of VCR and TV.

3. Continue to page 7.

You will tune the TV to its video input to watch the VCR.

A

From Antenna

 

 

 

 

 

or Cable

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

300/75 Ohm

 

 

 

 

 

Adapter

 

 

OR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Back of VCR

 

 

 

 

IN FROM

 

 

 

 

 

ANTENNA

 

 

OUTPUT

INPUT

 

 

 

AUDIO VIDEO

AUDIO

VIDEO

OUT TO TV

 

 

 

 

3

4

 

 

 

 

C H

 

 

 

 

 

RF Coaxial Cable

75 to 75/300 Ohm

 

 

 

(supplied)

 

 

 

 

 

Separator

 

 

 

 

 

VHF

 

 

 

 

Cable/

OR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Antenna

UHF

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Back of TV

B

From Antenna

 

 

 

 

or Cable

 

300/75 Ohm

 

 

 

 

 

Adapter

 

 

OR

 

 

Signal

 

 

 

 

Splitter

 

 

 

 

 

 

Back of VCR

 

 

 

 

IN FROM

 

 

 

 

ANTENNA

OUTPUT

INPUT

 

AUDIO

VIDEO

AUDIO

VIDEO

OUT TO TV

 

 

 

3

 

 

 

4

 

 

 

CH

 

 

RF Coaxial Cable

Audio/Video Cables

(supplied)

 

VIDEO

INPUT

RIGHT

 

OUT AUDIO IN

 

S-VIDEO

 

L /

CABLE /

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 tapes?What type of Cable-TV system* do you have? Choose one answer from belowAntenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box Plug in power cords of VCR and TVBasic hookup Advanced hookupPosition Cable Box Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable boxCable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels Back of VCR Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble 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 VCRUse the on-screen menu system Using the number buttonsAdd or remove channels from the VCR’s memory Place channels in the VCR’s memoryUse Tvvcr button Set Auto TV/VCR featureSkip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups Skip this step if you used one of the basic hookupsDisplay Set the time and dateVCR Function Buttons ButtonsComponent Buttons Cable Box or RCA DSS Satellite Receiver Function Buttons TV Function ButtonsControlling a VCR Program the VCR for remote controlOperate the TV Controlling a TVProgram the remote for a TV Operate the cable box or RCA DSS satellite receiver Controlling a Cable Box or an RCA DSS Satellite ReceiverProgram the remote for a cable box Operate the auxiliary component Controlling an RCA Auxiliary ComponentProgram the remote for an RCA auxiliary component To play a tape Operating InstructionsAuto Play Feature Using the Playback FeaturesPause for Stop Action Slow MotionFrame Advance F.ADV Button Display ButtonAutomatic Tracking Manual TrackingSome index marks may be missed by the VCR Time CounterIndex Search Go-To Search Time SearchCommercial Scan Search Button Pro-Tect Plus Locking FeatureBlank Search Stop Auto RepeatTo make a recording Types of RecordingsBasic Recording Operating Instructions Recording Pause Recording FeaturesRecording Speeds Operating Instructions Express Recording XPRExpress Display on TV Screen With the Remote Press VCR1 VCR2LD and thenRecording While You’re Away Setting Up the Cable Box or Satellite ReceiverCanadian List Recording While You’re Away VCR Plus+* RecordingA. List Recording While You’re Away VCR Plus+ Recording Setting a VCR Plus+ RecordingCable Program 1 ONE Time Setting a Timer Recording With TV Off Clock On VCR Recording While You’re Away Timer RecordingChecking or Clearing a VCR Plus+ or Timer Recordings Editing a VCR Plus+ or Timer RecordingsTimer Recording From the VCR’s Line Input Using Dual Remote with AutoEditTM Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing TapesFront Panel Location of ControlsDisplay Panel Back Panel CH3 CH4 SwitchTrouble Heres what to try Trouble ChecksVCR makes noise when stopped VCR plus+ or timer recording not madeCassette with safety tab removed does not start to Rewind does not operateLimited Warranty Cleaning the VCR SpecificationsChanneltracking IndexFWD Fast Forward Recxpr Button Page Part Number 94-VR538-1