RCA VR539 manual Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels, Back of VCR

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Hooking Up the VCR

Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels

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

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.

Transmitters

Cable

Box

VCR's Signals

Wall

Front of VCR

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.

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 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. All pay channels are viewed through the 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

 

 

 

OR

 

VHF

 

Cable/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Antenna

 

 

 

UHF

 

 

 

 

 

B

Signal

 

 

Cable Box

 

Splitter

 

 

 

 

 

From Cable

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN

 

OUT

 

RF Coaxial

 

 

 

 

 

Cable

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RF Coaxial

 

 

 

 

 

Cable

 

Back of VCR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN FROM

 

 

 

 

 

ANTENNA

 

OUTPUT

 

INPUT

 

 

 

AUDIO VIDEO

AUDIO VIDEO

 

OUT TO TV

 

 

 

 

3

 

 

 

 

4

 

 

 

 

CH

 

 

Audio/Video Cables

 

 

 

 

 

VIDEO

 

 

 

 

INPUT

 

 

 

 

RIGHT

 

 

 

OUT

AUDIO

IN

 

 

S-VIDEO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

L /

 

CABLE /

 

RF Coaxial

 

 

ANTENNA

 

 

MONO

 

 

Cable

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(supplied)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Back of TV

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents USER’S Guide Product Registration Important InformationTable 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?Advanced hookup Plug in power cords of VCR and TVAntenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box Basic hookupCable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable boxPosition Cable Box Back of VCR Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Pay ChannelsOption B hookup Connecting Two VCRs for Copying TapesPlug in power cords of VCRs and TV . Continue to Option a hookupTurn on the VCR Check accessories with VCRStartup Insert batteries in remote Turn on the TVUse the on-screen menu system Using the number buttonsAdd or remove channels from the VCR’s memory Place channels in the VCR’s memorySkip this step if you used one of the basic hookups Set Auto TV/VCR featureUse Tvvcr button Skip this step if you used one of the advanced hookupsDisplay Set the time and dateComponent Buttons ButtonsVCR Function Buttons Cable Box or DSS* Satellite Receiver Function Buttons TV Function ButtonsControlling a VCR Program the VCR for remote controlProgram the remote for a TV Controlling a TVOperate the TV Program the remote for a cable box Controlling a Cable Box or an RCA DSS* Satellite ReceiverOperate the cable box or RCA DSS satellite receiver Program the remote for an RCA auxiliary component Controlling an RCA Auxiliary ComponentOperate the auxiliary component To play a tape Operating InstructionsSlow Motion Using the Playback FeaturesAuto Play Feature Pause for Stop ActionManual Tracking Display ButtonFrame Advance F.ADV Button Automatic TrackingIndex Search Time CounterSome index marks may be missed by the VCR Go-To Search Time SearchBlank Search Pro-Tect Plus Locking FeatureCommercial Scan Search Button Stop Auto RepeatBasic Recording Operating Instructions Types of RecordingsTo make a recording Recording Speeds Recording FeaturesRecording Pause With the Remote Press VCR1 VCR2LD and then Express Recording XPROperating Instructions Express Display on TV ScreenRecording While You’re Away Setting Up the Cable Box or Satellite ReceiverA. List Recording While You’re Away VCR Plus+* RecordingCanadian List Recording While You’re Away VCR Plus+ Recording Setting a VCR Plus+ RecordingSetting a Timer Recording With TV On On-screen Menus Recording While You’re Away Timer RecordingChecking or Clearing a VCR Plus+ or Timer Recording Setting a Timer Recording With TV Off Clock On VCREditing a VCR Plus+ or Timer Recording Timer Recording From the VCR’s Line Input Using Dual Remote with AutoEditTM Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing TapesFront Panel Location of ControlsDisplay Panel Back Panel CH3 CH4 SwitchTrouble Heres what to try Trouble ChecksRewind does not operate VCR plus+ or timer recording not madeVCR makes noise when stopped Cassette with safety tab removed does not start toLimited Warranty Cleaning the VCR SpecificationsChanneltracking IndexFWD Fast Forward Recxpr Button Page Part Number 94-VR539-1