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Connections & Setup

Using the RF Coaxial Cable to Connect the

VCR to a TV

This graphic shows the RF coaxial cable supplied with your VCR. This will be the cable used for the basic connections represented in this chapter.

Notes: To hear stereo sound, you will need to purchase Audio/Video (A/V)

RF Coaxial Cablecables (not provided) and connect the VCR to the TV. A/V jacks and cables also provide a superior image and sound quality. For details about using this advanced setup, see the instructions on page 60.

Using A/V jacks to connect the VCR to the TV requires tuning to the TV’s Video Line Input to see the VCR’s picture. For more information about finding your TV’s Video Line Input, see page 59.

If you prefer, we can provide you with the name of an Authorized Service Representative who will visit your home for a fee to install your electronic entertainment system and to instruct you in its operation. For details about this service, call 1-888-206-3359.

Choose Your Connection

There are several ways to hook up your VCR depending on the components connected. Please use the following chart to determine which connection is best for you and proceed to the appropriate page.

TV

Components

Connection

Go To

Title

 

 

 

TV + VCR

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VCR

TV

TV

VCR

VCR

 

TV + VCR +

 

 

Satellite Receiver

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Satellite

 

 

 

TV + VCR +

 

Box

Cable Box

page 10

 

 

Cable

 

 

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Contents Changing Entertainment. Again VCRProduct Registration Important InformationUniversal Back-Lit Remote Control Key Features OverviewIntroduction VCR Plus+ Gold SystemExpress Recording XPR Front Audio/Video Input JacksPro-Tect Plus Locking Hi-Fi Quality SoundTable of Contents Using the Remote Control Chapter Overview Connections & SetupConnections & Setup Things to Consider Before Connecting ComponentsCable Considerations Choose Your Connection Using the RF Coaxial Cable to Connect VCR to a TVComponents Connection TitleNeed Some Help? Connect the VCR to the TVConnect the antenna/cable feed to the VCR Controlling the Satellite Receiver TV + VCR + Satellite ReceiverConnect satellite receiver to the VCR Connect the antenna to your satellite receiverControlling the Cable Box TV + VCR + Cable BoxConnect the cable box to the VCR Connect the cable feed to your cable boxPut Batteries in the Remote Control Set the VCR’s CH 3/4 SwitchPlug in the VCR Turn on the TV and VCRUsing the Remote Control to Navigate On-Screen Menus Accessing MenusComplete the QuickSet Guide Recording VCR BasicsThis page left blank intentionally Using the VCR’s Menu System Using On-Screen Menus to Set Up Features Using On-Screen MenusSetup for a Digital Satellite Receiver LanguageSatellite Receiver Codes SAT SetupCable BOX Setup Cable Box SetupCable Box Codes Changing the Signal Type VCR Channels ListAuto Channel Searching To Complete the Interactive Setup Auto Clock Set FeatureAdding or Removing Channels Time and DateTo Turn Auto Clock Set on Setting Time and Date Manually Additional Set Up Features in the Preferences MenuTo Access the Preferences menu Remote VCR1/VCR2 OptionTo Access Auto TV/VCR To Access Auto PlayAuto Play Auto TV/VCRFront Panel Brightness VCR Display EnergySaverTape Speeds To Select a Preferred Tape SpeedAuto Repeat Set Auto RepeatUsing Remote Control Using the Remote Control Remote Control ButtonsComponent Buttons VCR Function Buttons TV Function Buttons Using the Input ButtonDo You Need to Program the Remote Control? Operating a TV with the VCR’s Remote ControlProgramming the Remote Control Operating the TVCable Box Using the VCR’s Features Recording Features VCR FeaturesExpress Recording XPR To Activate XPRStopping a Timer Recording Timer RecordingTo Set Up to as Many as Eight Timer Recording Programs Reviewing and Clearing ProgramsTo Turn Off the Automatic VCR Plus+ Download VCR Plus+ Gold Programming SystemTo Manually Map VCR Plus+ System Channels Mapping VCR Plus+ System Channels ManuallyAmerican Movie Classics HBO Espn VCR Plus+ System WorksheetTo TV Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP Second Audio ProgramForward and Reverse Search Picture Search OptionsSlow Motion Frame AdvanceIndex Search Go-To SearchTo Activate Index Search Commercial Advance Marking Commercial Advance Playback Commercial Advance DisplayTo Override Automatic Skipping Pressing the Search button while To Override the Show Previews ModePro-Tect Plus Locking Feature TrackingTime Counter On-Screen Displays Tape Playback Audio Set-Up FeaturesReception To Display the Audio MenuOther Information Troubleshooting Tips General VCR ProblemsOther Information Playback Problems Recording ProblemsTape plays back in slow motion How fast does this feature scan through commercial breaks? Questions and Answers AboutFront Panel SP and SLP Tape speed Display PanelBack Panel Cleaning the VCR SpecificationsFor how long after your purchase RCA VCR Limited WarrantyCommon Video Line Input scenarios Finding the TV’s Video Line InputConnect the satellite receiver to the VCR Advanced ConnectionGlossary Index Index This page intentionally left blank This page intentionally left blank Thomson multimedia Inc