RCA VCR VR708HF manual Advanced Connection, Connect the satellite receiver to the VCR

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Advanced Connection

TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver

•Using A/V and RF Coaxial Cables

Note: Your satellite receiver and television back panels may not look exactly like the models shown here.

This connection can also be used for a cable box.

1.Connect the VCR to the TV

A.Connect one end of the supplied RF coaxial cable to the RF OUT jack on the back of the VCR and the other end to the TV’s antenna input jack.

B.Connect the A/V cables. Connect audio cables to the VCR’s R and L Audio OUT jacks and the other ends to the TV’s corresponding audio input jacks (if your TV only has one audio input jack, use the VCR’s L audio jack to connect). Connect one end of the video cable to the VCR’s VIDEO OUT jack, and the other end to the TV’s video input jack.

2.Connect the satellite receiver to the VCR

A.Connect one end of a second RF coaxial cable (not included) to the VCR’s ANT. IN jack. Connect the other end to the satellite receiver’s antenna output jack.

B.Connect the A/V cables. Connect audio cables to the VCR’s R and L audio IN jacks and the other ends to the satellite receiver’s audio output jacks. Connect one end of the video cable to the VCR’s VIDEO IN jack, and the other end to the satellite receiver’s video output jack.

TV

VCR

Satellite

TV

VIDEO		AUDIO
VIDEO	R	L / MONO
	R	L / MONO
		IN
		L
		OUT	CABLE/
			CABLE/
			ANTENNA
		S-VIDEO

1B	1A
VCR
AUDIO	ANT. IN
	ANT. IN
R
L	RF OUT
OUT IN CH	RF OUT
3	4
VIDEO

SATELLITE			2B	2A
RECEIVER				2A
RECEIVER
			IN FROM ANT	CH3
				CH3
	OUT			CH4
			OUT TO TV	SATELLITE
VIDEO	L	R	S-VIDEO	IN
			S-VIDEO

3 4

From Cable

or TV AntennaFrom Satellite

3.Connect a TV antenna or cable feed to the satellite receiver

If you have cable or a standard TV antenna, connect its RF coaxial cable (not included) to the antenna input jack on the satellite receiver.

4.Connect the satellite antenna’s cable to the satellite receiver

Connect the satellite antenna’s RF coaxial cable feed (not included) to the receiver’s satellite input jack.

Note: To hear stereo output from the satellite receiver, you must use the video line input “channel.” RF coaxial cable only carries mono sound.

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Contents VCR Changing Entertainment. AgainImportant Information Product RegistrationIntroduction Key Features OverviewUniversal Back-Lit Remote Control VCR Plus+ Gold SystemPro-Tect Plus Locking Front Audio/Video Input JacksExpress Recording XPR Hi-Fi Quality SoundTable of Contents Using the Remote Control Connections & Setup Chapter OverviewCable Considerations Connections & SetupThings to Consider Before Connecting Components Components Connection Using the RF Coaxial Cable to Connect VCR to a TVChoose Your Connection TitleConnect the antenna/cable feed to the VCR Need Some Help?Connect the VCR to the TV Connect satellite receiver to the VCR TV + VCR + Satellite ReceiverControlling the Satellite Receiver Connect the antenna to your satellite receiverConnect the cable box to the VCR TV + VCR + Cable BoxControlling the Cable Box Connect the cable feed to your cable boxPlug in the VCR Set the VCR’s CH 3/4 SwitchPut Batteries in the Remote Control Turn on the TV and VCRComplete the QuickSet Guide Using the Remote Control to Navigate On-Screen MenusAccessing Menus VCR Basics RecordingThis page left blank intentionally Using the VCR’s Menu System Setup for a Digital Satellite Receiver Using On-Screen MenusUsing On-Screen Menus to Set Up Features LanguageSAT Setup Satellite Receiver CodesCable Box Setup Cable BOX SetupCable Box Codes Auto Channel Searching Changing the Signal TypeVCR Channels List Adding or Removing Channels Auto Clock Set FeatureTo Complete the Interactive Setup Time and DateTo Turn Auto Clock Set on To Access the Preferences menu Additional Set Up Features in the Preferences MenuSetting Time and Date Manually Remote VCR1/VCR2 OptionAuto Play To Access Auto PlayTo Access Auto TV/VCR Auto TV/VCRTape Speeds EnergySaverFront Panel Brightness VCR Display To Select a Preferred Tape SpeedSet Auto Repeat Auto RepeatUsing Remote Control Component Buttons Using the Remote ControlRemote Control Buttons VCR Function Buttons Using the Input Button TV Function ButtonsProgramming the Remote Control Operating a TV with the VCR’s Remote ControlDo You Need to Program the Remote Control? Operating the TVCable Box Using the VCR’s Features Express Recording XPR VCR FeaturesRecording Features To Activate XPRTo Set Up to as Many as Eight Timer Recording Programs Timer RecordingStopping a Timer Recording Reviewing and Clearing ProgramsVCR Plus+ Gold Programming System To Turn Off the Automatic VCR Plus+ DownloadMapping VCR Plus+ System Channels Manually To Manually Map VCR Plus+ System ChannelsAmerican Movie Classics VCR Plus+ System Worksheet HBO EspnRecording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP Second Audio Program To TVSlow Motion Picture Search OptionsForward and Reverse Search Frame AdvanceTo Activate Index Search Index SearchGo-To Search Commercial Advance Marking To Override Automatic Skipping Commercial Advance PlaybackCommercial Advance Display To Override the Show Previews Mode Pressing the Search button whileTime Counter Pro-Tect Plus Locking FeatureTracking On-Screen Displays Reception Audio Set-Up FeaturesTape Playback To Display the Audio MenuOther Information Other Information Troubleshooting TipsGeneral VCR Problems Recording Problems Playback ProblemsTape plays back in slow motion Questions and Answers About How fast does this feature scan through commercial breaks?Front Panel Display Panel SP and SLP Tape speedBack Panel Specifications Cleaning the VCRRCA VCR Limited Warranty For how long after your purchaseFinding the TV’s Video Line Input Common Video Line Input scenariosAdvanced Connection Connect the satellite receiver to the VCRGlossary Index Index This page intentionally left blank This page intentionally left blank Thomson multimedia Inc