RCA VR704HF 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, if you have a cable box to see this service, whether some of the cable channels are scrambled, and so on.

Five different 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

•TV with RF jack 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 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 stereo 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 set the Auto TV/VCR feature to ON when using only the IN FROM ANT. and OUT TO TV jacks and OFF when using the AUDIO/VIDEO output jacks—so your TV signal is not interrupted when the VCR is turned on. You can change the setting manually by using the TV•VCR button on the VCR or the ANTENNA button on the remote.

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Contents VR704HF Care and Cleaning Safety InformationTable of Contents Table of Contents What REMAINS? First Things FirstWelcome to Your NEW VCR Getting StartedPlug in the VCR Install Batteries in the Remote ControlWHAT’S in the BOX? Connect Your VCRVCR Viewing Channel Initial SetupTune the TV Turn on the VCRPress 8 to display the Language menu Access the MenusSetup Features Setting UP the VCRSelect 8 to chose the Language menu Using the Menus to SET UP FeaturesLanguage Is Something Missing?Press 4 to display Channels menu Setup for a Digital Satellite ReceiverPress 6 to select the SAT Setup menu Satellite Viewing ChannelsSatellite Receiver Codes Cable BOX SetupVideo Input Channel Cable Box SetupCable Box Codes VCR Channels ListPress 4 to display the Channels menu To Auto Channel SearchAuto Channel Search Detect AutomaticallySelecting Channels Changing the Signal TypeTime and Date Adding or Removing ChannelsPress 3 to display the SET Time Zone screen Auto Clock SET FeatureAuto Clock Info Press 3 to display the Time menuSetting Time and Date Manually Spring forward Fall backPress 4 to display the SET Daylight Savings menu Press 1 to display the SET Time and Date menu Time/Date DisplayMapping VCR Plus+ Programming System Channels Manually Programming SystemPress 1 to display the Set Channel Lists screen Press 4 to display the VCR Plus+ system Setup screenVCR Plus+ Programming System Channel List Main MENU, press 4 to display the Channels menuHBO Espn Remote VCR1/VCR2 Option Additional SET UP Features in the Preferences MenuRemote Control Option Now you are ready to select an item from the menu to set upAuto Play Auto TV/VCRAuto TV/VCR Tape Speeds EnergysaverFront Panel VCR Display Tape SpeedAuto Repeat SET Auto RepeatLearn the Basics to GET YOU Started VCR BasicsComponent Buttons Remote ButtonsPause VCR Function ButtonsTV Function Buttons Automatic TrackingTV Buttons Playing a Tape Automatic RewindTape Eject Recording Check the Safety TABSeveral Recording Options RecordingRecording Features Express Recording XPRExpress Recording XPR Select 1 to create a New Program Timer RecordingTimer Recording Information Press 2 to display the Timer Recordings menuProgramming System Press Menu to bring up the VCR Main MenuPress 1 to display the VCR PLUS+ system menu VCR Plus+ Recording Press Menu after entering the numberIndicate how often you want the program to be recorded Press 2 to display the Review Existing Progs. screen Stopping a Timer RecordingRecording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP Second Audio Program Reviewing and Clearing ProgramsRecording Audio only Playing Back Audio onlyAudio Connection Two VCR Connection Using TWO Vcrs for Copying and Editing TapesUsing Dual Remote with Autoedit Page Controlling Your Other Components Program the RemoteAbout Programming the Remote Testing the RemoteOperating Components Using Direct EntryProgramming the Remote to Control Auxiliary Components Operating the Auxiliary ComponentAuxiliary Component Codes Cable Box Page Features to Enhance VCR Operation Other FeaturesCommercials from the tape Commercial AdvanceCommercial Advance Marking Press 8 to display the Commercial Advance menuSelect OFF and the VCR will not mark the commercials Commercial Advance Display Commercial Advance PlaybackMovie Advance Movie AdvancePreview Search Note When the movie is found, the following screen is displayedFrame Advance Picture Search OptionsForward and Reverse Search Slow MotionGO-TO Search Index SearchLocking Your VCR PRO-TECT Plus Locking FeatureTracking Time CounterON-SCREEN Displays Audio SET-UP FeaturesTape Playback ReceptionPage Protect Your Components from Overheating 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 Auto TV/VCR Feature Choosing a VCR ConnectionAdvantages of AUDIO/VIDEO Cable Connections Insert a tape If necessary, press Play TV with RF Jack onlyTV with AUDIO/VIDEO Jacks Coaxial cables Audio/video cables Splitter Coaxial cables and 3 audio/video cables TV with RF Jack and Digital Satellite ReceiverCoaxial cables and 6 audio/video cables TV with AUDIO/VIDEO Jacks and Digital Satellite ReceiverAppendix Reference Front Panel Diagram SP and SLP Tape speed Display Panel DiagramBack Panel Diagram No Power Troubleshooting TipsWill not Record or Play Tape Plays Back in Slow Motion Index and GO-TO Search Features do not Operate Are Commercials Still Recorded if I Want to Watch THEM? Questions and Answers about Commercial AdvanceCleaning the VCR SpecificationsVideo Input Channel Variations HOW to Find Your TV’S Video Input ChannelFor HOW Long After Your Purchase Limited WarrantyIndex IndexIndex Index VCR Main Menu Index Page Page North Meridian Street Indianapolis,