RCA VGM500 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.Connect as shown.

This connection may require additional accessories not provided.

2.Plug in power cords of VCR and TV.

3. Continue to page 7.

Tune the TV to channel 3 to view the VCR.

A

From Antenna	300/75 Ohm
or Cable	300/75 Ohm		Back of VCR
or Cable	Adapter
	Adapter
			ANTENNA
OR	RIGHT L/MONO		IN
	IN

	OUT
	RIGHT L/MONO		OUT
	AUDIO	VIDEO
			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, hi-fi stereo playback, 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 not stereo, connect its audio jack to the VCRÕs AUDIO L/MONO jack to hear sound from both channels.

2. Plug in power cords of VCR and TV. 3. Continue to page 7.

Tune the TV to its video input to watch the VCR.

B
From Antenna
or Cable
	300/75 Ohm
OR	Adapter
OR
Signal	Back of VCR
Splitter			ANTENNA
			ANTENNA
	RIGHT L/MONO		IN
	IN
	OUT
	RIGHT L/MONO		OUT
	AUDIO	VIDEO
	Audio/Video Cables
	VIDEO
	INPUT
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)	L /
	MONO
	OUT AUDIO		IN
	S-VIDEO
	RIGHT		CABLE /
	RIGHT		ANTENNA
	Back of TV
			3

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Contents VCR User’s Guide Important Information Refer Servicing to Qualified Service PersonnelTable 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 Back of VCR Cable Box Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable boxCable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Only Pay Channels Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV Connecting Two VCRs for Copying TapesOption a hookup Option B hookupAttach power cord to back of VCR Check accessories with VCRRemote Stock No AAA Batteries RF Coaxial Cable Power Cord StartupSelect the VCR’s output channel Turn on the TVTurn on the VCR Select the language/Escoge una lengua/Selecione o idioma Select the VCR’s video systemAdd or remove channels from the VCR’s memory Place channels in the VCR’s memorySkip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups Use Tvvcr buttonSet the time and date VCR Function Buttons ButtonsComponent Buttons TV Function Buttons Controlling a VCR Program the VCR for Remote ControlOperate the TV Controlling a TVProgram the Remote for a TV Operate the Cable Box or Digital Satellite System Receiver Program the RemoteOperate the Auxiliary Component Controlling an Auxiliary RCA ComponentProgram the Remote for an Auxiliary Component Play a Tape Ntsc Video Playback ModeOperating Instructions Auto Head Cleaner Using the Playback FeaturesTape Playback HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX Feature Slow Motion Pause for Stop ActionDigital Auto Tracking Manual TrackingFast Forward Search Picture SearchTime Counter Display ButtonIndex Search Index SearchCommercial Scan Zero SearchTypes of Recordings Using the Recording FeaturesRecording Speeds Recording PauseTo Make a Recording Basic Recording Operating InstructionsSetting a Timer Recording Recording While You’re Away Timer RecordingSelect Cable Box or Satellite Receiver Channel Check or Clear a Timer RecordingTimer Recording From the VCR’s Line Input One Touch Display on TV Screen One Touch RecordingOperating Instructions To Record Stereo Broadcast TV or SAP Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP Second Audio ProgramTo Record Audio Only Recording Audio OnlyUsing Dual Remote with AutoEditTM Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing TapesFront Panel Location of ControlsDisplay Panel Back PanelHifi Indicator Cassette-In IndicatorSAP Indicator Status IndicatorsTrouble Heres what to try Trouble ChecksVCR makes noise when stopped Timer recording not madeTime counter not working Will not record or playCleaning the VCR SpecificationsAdd or Remove Channels from Memory IndexMenuprog Button 10,11,12,14,18,19,27-28,30,31,34 IndexVCR Main Menu