RCA VG4251 manual Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box, Basic hookup, Advanced hookup

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Hooking Up the VCR

Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box

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 and TV.

4. Continue to page 7.

A

From Antenna	300/75 Ohm
or Cable	300/75 Ohm		Back of VCR
or Cable	Adapter
	Adapter
		VIDEO	AUDIO	ANT. IN
OR		L	R	ANT. IN
		L	R
			IN
			IN
			OUT	RF OUT
		CH.	OUT
		CH.
	3	4
			RF Coaxial Cable
			(supplied)
	75 to 75/300 Ohm
	Separator
		VHF	OR
			OR
			Cable/
		UHF	Antenna
		UHF
		Back of TV

B. Advanced hookup.

Use this hookup for slightly improved picture quality, hi-fi stereo sound, and more convenient operation — use of TV•VCR button not required.

1.Connect as shown.

This connection requires additional accessories not provided.

If your TV is not stereo, you may need a Y-adapter to hear sound from both left and right channels.

2. Plug in power cords of VCR and TV.

3. Continue to page 7.

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

Set the Auto TV/VCR feature to OFF. See page 10.

B
		Back of VCR		300/75 Ohm	From Antenna
		Back of VCR		Adapter	or Cable
	VIDEO		AUDIO	ANT. IN
		L	R	ANT. IN	OR
		L	R

			IN
			OUT	RF OUT
	CH.		OUT
	CH.
3	4
	Audio/Video Cables			RF Coaxial Cable
	Audio/Video Cables			(supplied)
				(supplied)
		VIDEO
		INPUT
		L /
		MONO
	OUT	AUDIO	IN
	S-VIDEO
		RIGHT	CABLE /
		RIGHT	ANTENNA
	Back of TV
					3

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Contents VCR User’s Guide Product Registration Important InformationTable of Contents Choosing a Hookup Optional Hookups How to hook up two VCRs for copying tapes?What type of cable-TV system* do you have? Choose one answer from belowAntenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box Plug in power cords of VCR and TVBasic hookup Advanced hookupCable 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 Pay Channels OnlyPlug in power cords of VCRs and TV Connecting Two VCRs for Copying TapesPlug in power cords of VCRs and TV . Continue to Option a hookupInsert batteries in remote Check accessories with VCRStartup Turn on the VCR Turn on the TVPlace channels in the VCR’s memory Press 1 to begin Auto Channel SearchSelect a language./Choisissez une langue Add or remove channels from the VCR’s memorySet the time and date Press 2 to display SET Time and DateUse Tvvcr button Set Auto TV/VCR featureSkip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups Press 2 to select Auto TV/VCR on or OFFVCR Function Buttons VCR Function ButtonsTo Play a Tape Operating InstructionsAuto Play Feature Using the Playback FeaturesPause for Stop Action Picture SearchSlow Motion Frame AdvanceAutomatic Tracking Manual TrackingTime Counter Display ButtonStopeject on the VCR 00000Zero Search Commercial Scan Search ButtonTo Select Playback Sound Tape Playback HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX FeatureTypes of Recordings Using the Recording FeaturesRecording Speeds Recording PauseTo Make a Recording Types of Recordings Basic Recording Operating InstructionsOne Touch Display on TV Screen One Touch RecordingOperating Instructions Press 1 to display Create a New Program menu Recording While You’re Away Timer RecordingSetting a Timer Recording Timer Recording From the VCR’s Line Input Checking or Clearing Timer RecordingsPress 2 for Review Existing Progs. feature Recording While You’re AwayTo Record Stereo Broadcast TV or SAP Set the Tape Playback HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX feature toRecording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP Second Audio Program Press 1 to select Reception Stereo Recording Audio OnlyTo Record Audio Only Operating Instructions Refer to hookup on Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing TapesFront Panel Location of ControlsTape Compartment FWD Fast ForwardBack Panel ANT. Antenna in ConnectorRF OUT Connector Display Panel Cleaning the VCR SpecificationsTrouble Heres what to try Trouble ChecksVCR makes noise when stopped Timer recording not madeCassette with safety tab removed does not start to Streaks in picture during normal playbackLimited Warranty Index