RCA VR628HF manual Choosing a VCR Connection, Advantages of AUDIO/VIDEO Cable CON N Ection S

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CHOOSING A VCR CONNECTION

There are several different ways to connect your VCR, depending on whether or not you have cable service, and if you have a cable box, and whether some of the channels are scrambled, and maybe you have a satellite receiver along with cable (but no cable box), or a satellite receiver and no cable or...well, you get the picture.

Five connections are described in this section and one of them should provide you with a VCR connection that works.

•TVwith RFjack only

•TV with audio/video jacks

•TV with audio/video jacks and cable box to unscramble pay channels only

•TV with RFjack and satellite receiver

•TV with audio/video jacks and satellite receiver

If you need to connect additional components not shown in the diagrams here (and are unsure of how to connect them), refer to the instruction manual that came with that particular component.

ADVANTAGES OF AUDIO/VIDEO CABLE

CON N ECTION S

Using a simple coaxial cable connection gives you good picture quality. If your television has audio/video jacks, I highly recommend using them to get even better picture quality and stereo sound when recording and playing back videotapes. These connections give you more convenient operation by not having to share the l"V'santenna signal.

DON'T FORGET ABOUT TH E AUTO TV/VCR

FEATURE

The TV/VCR switch controls whether the picture signal is coming from the VCR or the TV.

You can change the setting manually by using the TV•VCR button on the remote or you can set the Auto TVNCR feature to ON when using only IN FROM ANT and OUT TO TV jacks and OFF when using the AUDIO/VIDEO output jacks--so your I"V signal is not interrupted when the VCR is turned on.

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Contents Users guide This product to rain or moisture RWARNIN GProduct Registration To reduce Risk of fire or Shock hazard Do not exposeInstallation Important SafeguardsOutdoor Antenna Grounding--If an outside ServiceUse Using First Things SettingScan Search Troubleshooting TipsProgramming Remote To Control An Auxiliary Component Laser Disc Player orWrote this Users Guide Its my Job to see That You have a HI, MY Name is Roger FirstthingsRead the Firstthree Sections Whats LEFT?Unpack the BOX Install BA1-FERIES Remote ControlConnect Your VCR Turn on the VCR Access the MenusPlug in the VCR Tune the TVOnce you understand how to move around through the menus SET UP the VCRSetfing UP the VCR SET-UP FeaturesBelow is a list Features That you May To set Up before You Begin using YourVCR For First TimePress7 to select the Language menu Using the Menu to SET UP FeaturesLanguage G Ital Sate Llite System Setu PPress4 to display the Channels menu Satellite Receiver CodesPress6 to select Dsssetur Press Menuprog to display the VCR Main Menu Cable BOX SetupCable BOX Setup Cable Box SetupVCR Channels List Detect Automatically To Auto Channel SearchAuto Channel Search Selecting Channels To Change the Signal TypeTo Add or Remove Channels Time and DateSpring forward Fall backward Set the Time and DateITime/Date Display VCR Plus+ Channel List VCR PLUS+ ChannelsTwo-DigitVCR Plus+ Channel Numbers for CableTV USA List Canadian List VCR PLUS+ WorksheetTwo-DigitVCR Plus+ Channel Numbers for CableTV Remote VCR1/VCR2 Option Additional SET-UP Features Preferences MenuAuto TV/VC R Auto PlayAuto TV/VCR Front Panel VCR Display Learn the Basics to GET YOU Starte D L3 w. BAs, sCompon ENT BUI-FON S Remote ButtonsVCR Function BurIONS Increase the speed or to decrease the speed PlayAutomatic Tracking Playing a TapeTV Function BuTroNs VOL Up and Down Raises and lowers sound of TVTape Eject Automatic Rewi N DSafety Tab Check the Safety TABSeveral Recording Options RecordingExpress Recording XPR Recordi NG Featu RESExpress Recording Timer Recording Information Timer RecordingPress 1 to Create a New Program Press 1 to display the VCR PLUS+ menu Timer Recording with VCR PLUS+Using VCR Plus+ PressMENUaPROG to bring up the VCR Main MenuPress MENUmPROG to enter the VCR PlusCode number Reviewing and Clearing Programs Stopping a Timer RecordingRecording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP Second Audio Program Playing Back Audio Only Recording Audio onlyTwo VCR Connection Using TWO Vcrs for Copying and Editing TapesProgramming the Remote Control Your Other Compon EntsOperate the TV About Prog Rammi NG TH E RemoteBrand Code TV Codes BrandOperati NG TH E Auxi Liary Component Programming TH E Remote to Control AN Auxi Liary ComponentAudio/Video Codes Laser Disc Player CA, ProScan, and GE.Codes DVD Player After you have set up your remote, see which button willOperate the Component Press and hold the VCR2oDVD button on the remoteOperate the Cable BOX or Digital Satellite Receiver Picture Search Options Features to Enhance VCR OperationOTH ER Features Tracking Time CounterCommercial Scan Search Button Picture Search OptionsForward and Reverse Search Slow MotionIndex Search Frame AdvanceTo Search Time Counter TrackingGO-TO Search ON-SCREEN Displays Reception Audio SET-UP FeaturesTape Playback Page Connections Things to Know Before Connecting ComponentsProtect Your Components from Overheating Jacks and Cables Connecting Your VCRRF Jacks and Coaxial Cables F-type Choosing a VCR Connection Dont Forget about TH E Auto TV/VCR FeatureAdvantages of AUDIO/VIDEO Cable CON N Ection S This connection assumes TV with RF Jack onlyTo play a tape Insert a tape If necessary, press Play TV with AUDIO/VIDEO Jacks Using This ConnectionYour television has audio/video jacks To use this connection, you must have Coaxial cables TV with RF Jack and Satellite Receiver Set the Auto TV/VCR feature to onTV with AUDIO/VIDEO Jacks and Satellite Receiver Using This ConnectionPage Front PAN EL = SLP Display PanelBack Panel Troubleshooting TI PS Page Page Specifications are subject to change Cleaning the VCRSpeci Ficatio N S Limite D Warranty Eject button 25 Eject, tape Express recording Forward button 25, 42, 43, 44, 45 Frame advance Language menu Limited warranty Line indicator 33, 55On-screendisplays OUT to TV jack 19, 51, 52, 55 Commercial scan Time and date settingDigital satellite system First Timecounter44