RCA VR525 manual Choosing a VCR Connection, Advantages of AUDIO/VIDEO Cable Connections

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CONNECTIONS

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.

•TV with RF jack only

•TV with audio/video jacks

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

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

CONNECTIONS

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 mono sound when recording and playing back videotapes. These connections give you more convenient operation by not having to share the TV’s antenna signal.

DON’T FORGET ABOUT THE 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 TV/VCR feature to ON when using only the ANT. IN and RF OUT jacks and OFF when using the AUDIO/VIDEO output jacks – so your TV signal is not interrupted when the VCR is turned on.

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Contents Video cassette recorder Users guide Product Registration Important InformationTable of Contents Connections Appendix ReferenceIndex First Things First First Things FirstHI, MY Name is LIZ… Read the First Three Sections WHAT’S LEFT?Install Batteries in the Remote Control Unpack WHAT’S in the BOXConnect Your VCR Turn on the VCR Access the MenusPlug in the VCR Tune the TVSET UP the VCR Setting UP the VCR ON-SCREEN Guide and Additional SET-UP FeaturesSetting UP the VCR On-Screen Menus Using the Menu to SET UP FeaturesLanguage VCR Channels ListTo Auto Channel Search Auto Channel SearchDetect Automatically Set Daylight-Saving Time To Change the Signal TypeTo Add or Remove Channels Time and DateSet the Time and Date Spring forward Fall backwardTime/Date Display VCR PLUS+ Channels Two-Digit VCR Plus+ Channel Numbers for Cable TV USA ListVCR Plus+ Channel List VCR PLUS+ Worksheet Additional SET-UP Features Preferences Menu Remote Control OptionRemote VCR1/VCR2 Option Auto Play Auto TV/VCRAuto TV/VCR Energysaver VCR Basics Learn the Basics to GET YOU StartedVCR Basics Remote Buttons Playing a Tape PauseAutomatic Tracking Recording Check the Safety TABAutomatic Rewind Tape EjectSeveral Recording Options RecordingExpress Recording XPR Recording FeaturesTimer Recording Information Timer RecordingTimer Recording with VCR PLUS+ Setting Up the Channel ListUsing VCR Plus+ Press Menu to enter the VCR PlusCode number VCR Plus+ RecordingReviewing and Clearing Programs Stopping a Timer RecordingTwo VCR Connection Using TWO Vcrs for Copying Editing TapesPage Other Features Features to Enhance VCR OperationOther Features Commercial Scan Search Button Picture Search OptionsForward and Reverse Search Slow MotionFrame Advance Index SearchTo Search PRO-TECT Plus Locking Feature GO-TO SearchLocking Your VCR Time Counter TrackingON-SCREEN Displays Connections Things to Know Before Connecting ComponentsProtect Your Components from Power Surges ConnectionsAudio/Video Jacks and Cables RCA-type Connecting Your VCRJacks and Cables RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables F-typeDON’T Forget about the Auto TV/VCR Feature Choosing a VCR ConnectionAdvantages of AUDIO/VIDEO Cable Connections TV with RF Jack only Using This ConnectionTV with AUDIO/VIDEO Jacks All scrambled channels must be viewed through the VCR Appendix Reference Front Panel Back Panel Indicator PanelTroubleshooting Tips Rewind does not operate Time did not adjust for daylight-saving timeVCR makes noise when stopped Will not record or playCannot select channels over Timer indicator flashesWill not Auto Channel Search active channels correctly Tape plays back in slow motionCleaning the VCR SpecificationsLimited Warranty Appendix Reference RF OUT IndexIndex Tocom 15313740 Rev North Meridian Street Indianapolis,