RCA VGM500 manual Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Only Pay Channels

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Hooking Up the VCR

Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Only Pay Channels

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

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.

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. All pay channels are viewed through the VCR.

A
From Cable
		Back of VCR
	Cable Box	RF Coaxial		ANTENNA
		Cable
IN	OUT	RIGHT L/MONO		IN
IN	OUT	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

Cable Box

From Cable

IN OUT

Signal

Splitter

Back of VCR

		ANTENNA
RIGHT	L/MONO	IN
IN
OUT
RIGHT	L/MONO	OUT
AUDIO		VIDEO

	Audio/Video Cables
RF Coaxial	VIDEO
Cable	INPUT
(supplied)
	L /
	MONO
OUT	AUDIO	IN
S-VIDEO
	RIGHT	CABLE /
	RIGHT	ANTENNA

Back of TV

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Contents VCR User’s Guide Important Information Refer Servicing to Qualified Service PersonnelTable 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 Only Pay Channels Option B hookup Connecting Two VCRs for Copying TapesPlug in power cords of VCRs and TV Option a hookupStartup Check accessories with VCRAttach power cord to back of VCR Remote Stock No AAA Batteries RF Coaxial Cable Power CordTurn on the VCR Turn on the TVSelect the VCR’s output channel 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 memorySet the time and date Use Tvvcr buttonSkip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups Component Buttons ButtonsVCR Function Buttons TV Function Buttons Controlling a VCR Program the VCR for Remote ControlProgram the Remote for a TV Controlling a TVOperate the TV Operate the Cable Box or Digital Satellite System Receiver Program the RemoteProgram the Remote for an Auxiliary Component Controlling an Auxiliary RCA ComponentOperate the Auxiliary Component Operating Instructions Ntsc Video Playback ModePlay a Tape Tape Playback HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX Feature Using the Playback FeaturesAuto Head Cleaner Manual Tracking Pause for Stop ActionSlow Motion Digital Auto TrackingFast Forward Search Picture SearchTime Counter Display ButtonIndex Search Index SearchCommercial Scan Zero SearchRecording Pause Using the Recording FeaturesTypes of Recordings Recording SpeedsTo Make a Recording Basic Recording Operating InstructionsSetting a Timer Recording Recording While You’re Away Timer RecordingTimer Recording From the VCR’s Line Input Check or Clear a Timer RecordingSelect Cable Box or Satellite Receiver Channel Operating Instructions One Touch RecordingOne Touch Display on TV Screen 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 PanelStatus Indicators Cassette-In IndicatorHifi Indicator SAP IndicatorTrouble Heres what to try Trouble ChecksWill not record or play Timer recording not madeVCR makes noise when stopped Time counter not workingCleaning the VCR SpecificationsAdd or Remove Channels from Memory IndexMenuprog Button 10,11,12,14,18,19,27-28,30,31,34 IndexVCR Main Menu