RCA VGM500 manual Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels, Back of VCR Cable Box

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Hooking Up the VCR

Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels

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, TV, and cable box.

3. Continue to page 7.

Tune the TV to channel 3 to view the VCR.

A

 

 

 

 

 

From Cable

 

 

Back of VCR

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cable Box

 

 

 

ANTENNA

 

RF Coaxial

RIGHT L/MONO

 

 

 

 

Cable

IN

 

 

 

 

IN

 

 

IN

OUT

 

OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RIGHT L/MONO

OUT

 

 

 

 

AUDIO

VIDEO

 

 

 

 

 

RF Coaxial Cable

 

 

 

 

 

(supplied)

 

 

 

75 to 75/300 Ohm

 

 

 

 

 

Separator

 

 

 

 

 

 

VHF

 

 

 

 

 

OR

Cable/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

UHF

Antenna

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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, TV, and cable box.

3. Continue to page 7.

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

Caution: The unauthorized recording of television programs or other materials may infringe the rights of others.

B

 

 

 

 

From Cable

Cable Box

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN

OUT

 

 

 

RF Coaxial

 

 

 

Cable

 

 

 

 

Signal

RF Coaxial

Back of VCR

Cable

Splitter

 

 

ANTENNA

 

 

 

 

 

RIGHT L/MONO

IN

 

 

IN

 

 

 

 

OUT

 

 

 

 

RIGHT L/MONO

OUT

 

 

AUDIO

VIDEO

 

 

Audio/Video Cables

 

 

 

VIDEO

 

 

 

INPUT

RF Coaxial Cable

 

 

L /

 

 

 

MONO

 

(supplied)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUT

AUDIO

IN

 

 

S-VIDEO

 

CABLE /

 

 

 

RIGHT

 

 

 

ANTENNA

 

 

Back of TV

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Contents VCR User’s Guide Refer Servicing to Qualified Service Personnel Important InformationTable of Contents What type of Cable-TV system* do you have? Optional Hookups How to hook up two VCRs for copying tapes?Choosing a Hookup Choose one answer from belowAntenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box Basic hookupAdvanced hookup Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable box Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All ChannelsBack of VCR Cable Box Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Only Pay Channels Option a hookup Connecting Two VCRs for Copying TapesPlug in power cords of VCRs and TV Option B hookupRemote Stock No AAA Batteries RF Coaxial Cable Power Cord Check accessories with VCRAttach power cord to back of VCR StartupTurn on the TV Turn on the VCRSelect the VCR’s output channel Select the VCR’s video system Select the language/Escoge una lengua/Selecione o idiomaPlace channels in the VCR’s memory Add or remove channels from the VCR’s memoryUse Tvvcr button Set the time and dateSkip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups Buttons Component ButtonsVCR Function Buttons TV Function Buttons Program the VCR for Remote Control Controlling a VCRControlling a TV Program the Remote for a TVOperate the TV Program the Remote Operate the Cable Box or Digital Satellite System ReceiverControlling an Auxiliary RCA Component Program the Remote for an Auxiliary ComponentOperate the Auxiliary Component Ntsc Video Playback Mode Operating InstructionsPlay a Tape Using the Playback Features Tape Playback HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX FeatureAuto Head Cleaner Digital Auto Tracking Pause for Stop ActionSlow Motion Manual TrackingPicture Search Fast Forward SearchDisplay Button Time CounterIndex Search Index SearchZero Search Commercial ScanRecording Speeds Using the Recording FeaturesTypes of Recordings Recording PauseBasic Recording Operating Instructions To Make a RecordingRecording While You’re Away Timer Recording Setting a Timer RecordingCheck or Clear a Timer Recording Timer Recording From the VCR’s Line InputSelect Cable Box or Satellite Receiver Channel One Touch Recording Operating InstructionsOne Touch Display on TV Screen Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP Second Audio Program To Record Stereo Broadcast TV or SAPRecording Audio Only To Record Audio OnlyUsing Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes Using Dual Remote with AutoEditTMLocation of Controls Front PanelBack Panel Display PanelSAP Indicator Cassette-In IndicatorHifi Indicator Status IndicatorsTrouble Checks Trouble Heres what to tryTime counter not working Timer recording not madeVCR makes noise when stopped Will not record or playSpecifications Cleaning the VCRIndex Add or Remove Channels from MemoryIndex Menuprog Button 10,11,12,14,18,19,27-28,30,31,34VCR Main Menu