RCA VR348 Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels Only, Back of VCR Cable Box

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Hooking Up the VCR

Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels Only

(such as HBO, Showtime, Pay-Per-View, etc.)

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, TV, and cable box.

4. Continue to page 7.

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, TV, and cable box.

3. Continue to page 7.

You will tune the TV to its video input to watch the VCR. All pay channels are viewed through the VCR.

A

 

 

 

 

 

From Cable

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Back of VCR

 

 

Cable Box

RF Coaxial

 

 

 

 

 

Cable

 

 

ANT. IN

 

 

 

VIDEO

AUDIO

 

 

 

 

IN

OUT

 

 

IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUT

RF OUT

 

 

 

CH.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

4

 

 

 

 

 

RF Coaxial Cable

 

 

 

 

 

(supplied)

 

 

 

75 to 75/300 Ohm

 

 

 

 

 

Separator

 

 

 

 

 

 

VHF

OR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cable/

 

 

 

UHF

Antenna

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Back of TV

 

B

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cable Box

 

 

 

 

From Cable

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN

OUT

 

 

 

 

 

Signal

 

 

 

 

 

 

Splitter

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Back of VCR

 

 

VIDEO

AUDIO

 

ANT. IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUT

RF OUT

 

 

CH.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

4

 

 

 

 

Audio/Video Cables

 

 

 

 

 

RF Coaxial

 

 

VIDEO

 

 

Cable

 

 

INPUT

 

 

(supplied)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RIGHT

 

 

 

 

 

OUT

AUDIO

IN

 

 

 

S-VIDEO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

L /

 

 

CABLE /

 

 

 

 

 

ANTENNA

 

 

 

MONO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Back of TV

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents USER’S Guide Product Registration Important InformationTable of Contents Choose one answer from below Optional Hookups How to hook up two VCRs for copying tapes?Choosing a Hookup What type of cable-TV system* do you have?Basic hookup Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable BoxAdvanced 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 a hookup Connecting Two VCRs for Copying TapesOption B hookup AA Batteries RF Coaxial Cable Stock No Remote Check accessories with VCRStartup Insert batteries in remoteTurn on the VCR Turn on the TVPlace channels in the VCR’s memory Select a language./Choisissez une langue Add or remove channels from the VCR’s memorySet the time and date Use Tvvcr button Set Auto TV/VCR featureSkip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups VCR Function Buttons VCR Function ButtonsOperating Instructions Auto Play FeatureTo Play a Tape Automatic Tracking Using the Playback FeaturesPause for Stop Action Picture SearchTime Counter Display ButtonIndex Search Commercial Scan Search ButtonZero Search Recording Pause Using the Recording FeaturesTypes of Recordings Recording SpeedsTo Make a Recording Types of Recordings Basic Recording Operating InstructionsOperating Instructions Express Recording XPRExpress Display on TV Screen Standardized VCR Plus+ Channel Numbers for Cable-TV Recording While You’re Away VCR Plus+* RecordingChannel Number You Receive This Station On VCR Plus+TM Channel WorksheetBroadcast or Cable TV Station Name VCR Plus+ Channel NumberRecording While You’re Away VCR Plus+ Recording Setting a VCR Plus+ RecordingSetting a Timer Recording Recording While You’re Away Timer RecordingTimer Recording From the VCR’s Line Input Checking or Clearing VCR Plus+ or Timer RecordingsRecording While You’re Away Operating Instructions Refer to hookup on Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing TapesFWD Fast Forward Location of ControlsFront Panel Channel or Tracking Up or DownBack Panel Display Panel Cleaning the VCR SpecificationsTrouble Heres what to try Trouble ChecksStreaks in picture during normal playback VCR Plus+ or timer recording not madeVCR makes noise when stopped Cassette with safety tab removed does not start toLimited Warranty Index Auto Channel Search Feature