RCA VR616HF manual Choosing a VCR Connection, Advantages of AUDIO/VIDEO Cable Connections

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CONNECTIONS

CHOOSING A VCR CONNECTION

There are several different ways to connect your VCR, depending on whether or not you have cable service, and if you have a cable box, and whether some of the channels are scrambled, and maybe you have a satellite receiver along with cable (but no cable box), or a satellite receiver and no cable or...well, you get the picture.

Five connections are described in this section and one of them should provide you with a VCR connection that works.

•TV with RF jack only

•TV with audio/video jacks

•TV with audio/video jacks and cable box to unscramble pay channels only

•TV with RF jack and satellite receiver

•TV with audio/video jacks and satellite receiver

If you need to connect additional components not shown in the diagrams here (and are unsure of how to connect them), refer to the instruction manual that came with that particular component.

ADVANTAGES OF AUDIO/VIDEO CABLE

CONNECTIONS

Using a simple coaxial cable connection gives you good picture quality. If your television has audio/video jacks, I highly recommend using them to get even better picture quality and to hear stereo sound when recording and playing back videotapes. These connections give you more convenient operation by not having to share the TV’s antenna signal.

DON’T FORGET ABOUT THE AUTO TV/VCR

FEATURE

The TV/VCR switch controls whether the picture signal is coming from the VCR or the TV.

You can change the setting manually by using the TV•VCR button on the remote or you can set the Auto TV/VCR feature to ON when using only IN FROM ANTENNA and OUT TO TELEVISION jacks and OFF when using the AUDIO/VIDEO output jacks--so your TV signal is not interrupted when the VCR is turned on.

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Contents Video cassette recorder Users guide Product Registration Important InformationTable of Contents Appendix a Reference Other FeaturesProgramming the Remote ConnectionsFirst Things First First Things FirstHI, MY Name is Susan Read the First Three Sections WHAT’S LEFT?Install Batteries in the Remote Control Unpack WHAT’S in the BOXConnect Your VCR Turn on the VCR Access the MenusPlug in the VCR Tune the TVPress Menu to bring up the VCR Main Menu SET UP the VCRSetting UP the VCR Additional SET-UP FeaturesSetting UP the VCR Using the Menu to SET UP Features LanguageOn-Screen Menus To Auto Channel Search VCR Channels ListTo Change the Signal Type Detect AutomaticallyAuto Channel Search Selecting Channels Time and DateTo Add or Remove Channels Set Daylight-Saving TimeSpring forward Fall backward Time/Date DisplayVCR PLUS+ Channels Two-Digit VCR Plus+ Channel Numbers for Cable TV USA ListVCR Plus+ Channel List VCR PLUS+ Worksheet Remote VCR1/VCR2 Option Remote Control OptionAuto Play Auto TV/VCRAuto TV/VCR VCR Basics Learn the Basics to GET YOU StartedVCR Basics Remote Buttons Component ButtonsVCR Function Buttons VCR Basics TV Buttons TV Function ButtonsPause Playing a TapeAutomatic Rewind Tape Eject120 2Hr 3Hr 6Hr 160 8Hr 40Min 20 Min Check the Safety TABRecording Tape SpeedsRecording Several Recording FeaturesExpress Recording Recording FeaturesTimer Recording Information Timer RecordingTimer Recording with VCR PLUS+ Setting Up the Channel ListUsing VCR Plus+ Press Menu to enter the VCR PlusCode number VCR Plus+ RecordingStopping a Timer Recording Reviewing and Clearing ProgramsRecording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP Second Audio Program Recording Audio only Playing Back Audio OnlyAudio Connection Two VCR Connection Using TWO Vcrs for Copying and Editing TapesUsing Dual Remote with Autoedit Page Programmingtheremote Control Your Other ComponentsProgrammingremote VCR on-screen displays to see About Programming the RemoteProgramming the Remote to Control Operate the TVJVC TVCodes BrandOperate the Cable BOX or Satellite Receiver Cable Box CodesSatellite Receiver Codes Programming the Remote to Control AN Auxiliary Component Operating the Auxiliary ComponentAuxiliary Component Codes RCA, ProScan, and GE Codes Operate the ComponentOther Features Features to Enhance VCR OperationOther Features Insert Tape Picture Search OptionsForward and Reverse Search Variable Speed Picture SearchFrame Advance Slow MotionCommercial Scan Search Button Index Search GO-TO SearchTo Search Time Counter TrackingON-SCREEN Displays Audio SET-UP FeaturesTape Playback ReceptionPage Connections Things to Know Before Connecting ComponentsProtect Your Components from Power Surges ConnectionsAudio/Video Jacks and Cables RCA-type Connecting Your VCRJacks and Cables RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables F-typeDON’T Forget about the Auto TV/VCR Feature Choosing a VCR ConnectionAdvantages of AUDIO/VIDEO Cable Connections TV with RF Jack only Using This ConnectionCABLE, Cable BOX, or Antenna VCR TV with AUDIO/VIDEO JacksAll scrambled channels must be viewed through the VCR TV with RF Jack and Satellite Receiver To record one off-air or cable program and watch anotherTo record a satellite receiver program TV with AUDIO/VIDEO Jacks and Satellite Receiver Appendix a Reference Front Panel Slow + and Slow Slow motion Display PanelBack Panel Troubleshooting Tips Rewind does not operate Streaks in picture during normal playbackWill not record or play Will not recordTape plays back in slow motion VCR makes noise when stoppedClock shows incorrect time or date Will not Auto Channel Search active channels correctlyCleaning the VCR SpecificationsLimited Warranty Indexappendix a Reference Index Tocom 1522622A North Meridian Street Indianapolis,