RCA VR539 manual Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels, Position Cable Box

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Hooking Up the VCR

Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels

Position Cable Box

Position a remote-controllable cable box on top of the VCR as shown. Be sure not to block any of the VCR’s ventilation holes.

A. Basic hookup.

Use this hookup for a simple connection which requires fewer accessories.

1. Set the CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR to either channel 3 or 4.

You will tune the TV to this channel and use the TV•VCR button to watch the VCR.

2. Connect as shown.

This connection may require additional accessories not provided.

3. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable box.

4. Continue to page 7.

Transmitters

VCR's Signals

 

Cable

Wall

Box

 

 

Front of VCR

A

From Cable

Cable Box

 

IN

OUT

RF Coaxial

Cable

Back of VCR

 

 

 

 

IN FROM

 

 

 

 

ANTENNA

OUTPUT

INPUT

 

AUDIO

VIDEO

AUDIO

VIDEO

OUT TO TV

 

 

 

3

4

 

 

 

CH

 

RF Coaxial Cable

75 to 75/300 Ohm

(supplied)

 

Separator

 

VHF

Cable/

OR

 

Antenna

UHF

 

Back of TV

B. Advanced hookup.

Use this hookup for slightly improved picture quality and more convenient operation — use of TV•VCR button not required.

1. Connect as shown.

This connection requires additional accessories

B

From Cable

Cable Box

IN OUT

RF Coaxial

Cable

Signal

Splitter

not provided.

2. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable box.

3. Continue to page 7.

You will tune the TV to its video input to watch the VCR.

Back of VCR

 

 

 

 

IN FROM

 

 

 

 

ANTENNA

OUTPUT

INPUT

 

AUDIO

VIDEO

AUDIO

VIDEO

OUT TO TV

 

 

 

3

 

 

 

4

 

 

 

CH

 

RF Coaxial Cable

Audio/Video Cables

(supplied)

 

VIDEO

 

INPUT

 

RIGHT

 

OUT AUDIO IN

 

S-VIDEO

 

L /

CABLE /

ANTENNA

MONO

 

Back of TV

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Contents USER’S Guide Important Information Product RegistrationTable 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 belowBasic hookup Plug in power cords of VCR and TVAntenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box Advanced hookupPlug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable box Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All ChannelsPosition Cable Box Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels Back of VCROption a hookup Connecting Two VCRs for Copying TapesPlug in power cords of VCRs and TV . Continue to Option B hookupInsert batteries in remote Turn on the TV Check accessories with VCRStartup Turn on the VCRUsing the number buttons Use the on-screen menu systemPlace channels in the VCR’s memory Add or remove channels from the VCR’s memorySkip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups Set Auto TV/VCR featureUse Tvvcr button Skip this step if you used one of the basic hookupsSet the time and date DisplayButtons Component ButtonsVCR Function Buttons TV Function Buttons Cable Box or DSS* Satellite Receiver Function ButtonsProgram the VCR for remote control Controlling a VCRControlling a TV Program the remote for a TVOperate the TV Controlling a Cable Box or an RCA DSS* Satellite Receiver Program the remote for a cable boxOperate the cable box or RCA DSS satellite receiver Controlling an RCA Auxiliary Component Program the remote for an RCA auxiliary componentOperate the auxiliary component Operating Instructions To play a tapePause for Stop Action Using the Playback FeaturesAuto Play Feature Slow MotionAutomatic Tracking Display ButtonFrame Advance F.ADV Button Manual TrackingTime Counter Index SearchSome index marks may be missed by the VCR Time Search Go-To SearchPro-Tect Plus Locking Feature Blank SearchCommercial Scan Search Button Auto Repeat StopTypes of Recordings Basic Recording Operating InstructionsTo make a recording Recording Features Recording SpeedsRecording Pause Express Display on TV Screen Express Recording XPROperating Instructions With the Remote Press VCR1 VCR2LD and thenSetting Up the Cable Box or Satellite Receiver Recording While You’re AwayRecording While You’re Away VCR Plus+* Recording A. ListCanadian List Setting a VCR Plus+ Recording Recording While You’re Away VCR Plus+ RecordingRecording While You’re Away Timer Recording Setting a Timer Recording With TV On On-screen MenusSetting a Timer Recording With TV Off Clock On VCR Checking or Clearing a VCR Plus+ or Timer RecordingEditing a VCR Plus+ or Timer Recording Timer Recording From the VCR’s Line Input Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes Using Dual Remote with AutoEditTMLocation of Controls Front PanelDisplay Panel CH3 CH4 Switch Back PanelTrouble Checks Trouble Heres what to tryCassette with safety tab removed does not start to VCR plus+ or timer recording not madeVCR makes noise when stopped Rewind does not operateLimited Warranty Specifications Cleaning the VCRIndex ChanneltrackingFWD Fast Forward Recxpr Button Page Part Number 94-VR539-1