RCA 390 owner manual Optional Accessories, Video Cameras and Camcorders

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Several accessories are available that will enable you to ex- pand your home video system. You may also find some of these items helpful when installing your VCR. A few accesso- ries are pictured here to briefly familiarize you with the different

types that are available. AJthough RCA Pad Numbers are

listed for your convenience, other accessory brands are com- patible with your RCA video system. Accessories are availa - ble through most electronic supply stores and RCA video dealers.

Video Cameras and Camcorders

Optional Accessories

SWITCHES

switch which performs Ihe same functions outlined

_AHThis Is an economy two-position 75-ohm coaxial

028 for the AH041 switch, shown below

times referred to as an A-B switch) used for switching a single signal source to two separate Thisoutputis devices,a 2-positionsuch75as-ohma cabtecoaxiaJ-TV switchinput to(somea TV-

H041 set or VCR.

See your RCA dealer for complete details on the wide selection of Color Video Cameras and Camcorders (combination camera/recorder) that is available for use with your new VCR.

CABLES

Cable designed for use with VCRs, Video Cameras,

or any other equipment requiring 75-ohm "F'-type interconnecting cables,

AH037 - 3 ft; AH008 - 9 fl;

AH007 - 6 ft; AH009 - 16 ft

3' general-purpose coaxial cable for use in audio and vid6o applications. It is fitted with RCA

phono-type connectors and is used with VCRs,

Monitors, and other related audio and video

AH036 equipment

Provides quick-connect application of 75-ohm "P-type cable Used w h VCRs, Video Cameras, TV

receivers, and other electronic devices.

A 5' shielded audio/video cable specifically designed for video and audio use with video cameras and

VCR equipment

A twin-jacketed dual-conductor audio cable used for

connection of stereo speakers to stereo video

instruments. It is two color*coded and is equipped with RCA phono-plugs at each end

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AH047

SPLITTER/COMBINER

Used as a splitter to divide a signal from a single 75*ohm source so that it may be fed to two separate devices. For example, a single 75-ohm antenna lead-in signal split to feed two TV receivers When used as a combiner, signals from two sources are fed through two inputs to a single output

HEAD CLEANING CASSETTE

cleaningThe AVO09Wcassetteheadwhich-cleaningyoukitinsertusesinathespecialVCR just as you would a standard tape cassette

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Contents VideoCassette Recorder Safety Precautions Warranty RegistrationDealer Purchase DateContents Using This ManualGeneral Installation Information InstallationUnpacking LocationUHF Antenna ConnectionsDisconnect Existing Antenna from TV and Connect it to VCR VCRConnect VCR to back of TV Back of your TV will probably resemble one of the diagramsBelow Connect the VCR to your TV likeCoaxal Cable-TV ConnectionsNo scrambled ChannelsConnections Cable-TVWhat Your VCR Will Do AH020 TV Monitor/Receiver ConnectionsMoniter Receiver Inputs Operating InstructionsCassette Playing Times and Speeds Is not covered by RCAswarranty. It is considered normalVideo Cassettes Inserting and Removing Cassettes Basic OperationPush the cassette through the door To Remove The cassette will comeChannel Programming SELECT/LOCK Autoprog ADD Programming Active Channels into VCRsTunerDeletingChannels from the Scan List Adding Channels to the Scan ListSetting the VCR/TV Switch Setting Your TV to the VCR ChannelIlLC411 Remote ControlSetting the Clock First Recording and Playback First Recording and PlaybackMaking a Recording Playing It BackChannel Programming See page 11 for complete details Operating Controls Detailed InformationSpecial Effects Features Recording and Viewing the Same Program Quick Reference GuidesNormal TV Viewing Basic Playback Quick Reference GuidesRecording and Viewing Different Programs Playback VCR Recording from Another VCRRecording VCR Insert Blank CassettePress Both PLA Y Camera RecordingExpress Recording Things to know before you start Programming the TimerYoucan program the timer to do the following Clearing a Timer Program Checking the Timer ProgramsDisplay will prompt you to select either AM or PM Press 1 for AM or 2 for PMRewind if Necessary Timer RecordingTimer Recording Checklist Press to search When VCR is playing Turns on VCR Alternate Remote Control UnitsOn front pane Press toVideo Cameras and Camcorders Optional AccessoriesRCA Limited Warranty SpecificationsHow do you get service For how long after purchase