RCA VR348 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.

A

From Antenna	300/75 Ohm
or Cable	300/75 Ohm	Back of VCR
or Cable	Adapter
	Adapter
OR		VIDEO	AUDIO	ANT. IN
		VIDEO	AUDIO
			IN
			IN
			OUT	RF OUT
		CH.	OUT
		CH.
	3	4
		RF Coaxial Cable
			(supplied)
	75 to 75/300 Ohm
	Separator
		VHF	OR
			OR
			Cable/
		UHF	Antenna
		UHF
		Back of TV

B. Advanced hookup.

Use this hookup for slightly improved picture quality and more convenient operation Ñ use of TV•VCR button not required.

1.Connect as shown.

This connection requires additional accessories not provided.

If your TV is stereo, you may need a Y-adapter to hear sound from both left and right channels.

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.

Set the Auto TV/VCR feature to OFF. See page 10.

B
		Back of VCR		300/75 Ohm	From Antenna
		Back of VCR		Adapter	or Cable
		VIDEO	AUDIO	ANT. IN	OR
		VIDEO	AUDIO

			IN
			OUT	RF OUT
	CH.		OUT
	CH.
3	4
	Audio/Video Cables			RF Coaxial Cable
				(supplied)
		VIDEO
		INPUT
		RIGHT
	OUT	AUDIO	IN
S-VIDEO
		L /	CABLE /
		L /	ANTENNA
		MONO	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 belowAdvanced hookup Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable BoxBasic hookup Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable boxBack of VCR Cable Box Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels OnlyOption B hookup Connecting Two VCRs for Copying TapesOption a hookup Startup Check accessories with VCRInsert batteries in remote AA Batteries RF Coaxial Cable Stock No RemotePlace channels in the VCR’s memory Turn on the TVTurn on the VCR Set the time and date Add or remove channels from the VCR’s memorySelect a language./Choisissez une langue Skip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups Set Auto TV/VCR featureUse Tvvcr button VCR Function Buttons VCR Function ButtonsTo Play a Tape Auto Play FeatureOperating Instructions Pause for Stop Action Using the Playback FeaturesPicture Search Automatic TrackingTime Counter Display ButtonIndex Search Commercial Scan Search ButtonZero Search Types of Recordings Using the Recording FeaturesRecording Speeds Recording PauseTo Make a Recording Types of Recordings Basic Recording Operating InstructionsExpress Display on TV Screen Express Recording XPROperating Instructions Standardized VCR Plus+ Channel Numbers for Cable-TV Recording While You’re Away VCR Plus+* RecordingBroadcast or Cable TV Station Name VCR Plus+TM Channel WorksheetVCR Plus+ Channel Number Channel Number You Receive This Station OnRecording While You’re Away VCR Plus+ Recording Setting a VCR Plus+ RecordingSetting a Timer Recording Recording While You’re Away Timer RecordingRecording While You’re Away Checking or Clearing VCR Plus+ or Timer RecordingsTimer Recording From the VCR’s Line Input Operating Instructions Refer to hookup on Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing TapesFront Panel Location of ControlsChannel or Tracking Up or Down FWD Fast ForwardBack Panel Display Panel Cleaning the VCR SpecificationsTrouble 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 Streaks in picture during normal playbackLimited Warranty Index Auto Channel Search Feature