RCA VG4251 Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels Only, Back of VCR Cable Box

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Hooking Up the VCR

Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels Only

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

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, 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, 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
				Back of VCR
	Cable Box	RF Coaxial	VIDEO	AUDIO
		Cable	VIDEO	AUDIO	ANT. IN
			L	R	ANT. IN
			L	R
IN	OUT			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

Cable Box
From Cable
IN	OUT
Signal
Splitter
		Back of VCR
	VIDEO		AUDIO	ANT. IN
		L	R	ANT. IN
		L	R
			IN
			OUT	RF OUT
	CH.		OUT
	CH.
3	4
	Audio/Video Cables
RF Coaxial		VIDEO
RF Coaxial		INPUT
Cable		INPUT
Cable
(supplied)		L /
		L /
		MONO
	OUT	AUDIO	IN
	S-VIDEO
		RIGHT	CABLE /
		RIGHT	ANTENNA
	Back of TV
				5

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Contents VCR 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 boxBack of VCR Cable Box Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels OnlyOption a hookup Connecting Two VCRs for Copying TapesPlug in power cords of VCRs and TV Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV . Continue toStartup Check accessories with VCRInsert batteries in remote Press 1 to begin Auto Channel Search Turn on the TVTurn on the VCR Place channels in the VCR’s memoryPress 2 to display SET Time and Date Add or remove channels from the VCR’s memorySelect a language./Choisissez une langue Set the time and datePress 2 to select Auto TV/VCR on or OFF Set Auto TV/VCR featureUse Tvvcr button Skip this step if you used one of the advanced hookupsVCR Function Buttons VCR Function ButtonsTo Play a Tape Operating InstructionsPicture Search Using the Playback FeaturesAuto Play Feature Pause for Stop ActionManual Tracking Frame AdvanceSlow Motion Automatic Tracking00000 Display ButtonTime Counter Stopeject on the VCRZero Search Commercial Scan Search ButtonTo Select Playback Sound Tape Playback HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX FeatureRecording Pause Using the Recording FeaturesTypes of Recordings Recording SpeedsTo Make a Recording Types of Recordings Basic Recording Operating InstructionsOperating Instructions One Touch RecordingOne Touch Display on TV Screen Setting a Timer Recording Recording While You’re Away Timer RecordingPress 1 to display Create a New Program menu Recording While You’re Away Checking or Clearing Timer RecordingsTimer Recording From the VCR’s Line Input Press 2 for Review Existing Progs. featureRecording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP Second Audio Program Set the Tape Playback HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX feature toTo Record Stereo Broadcast TV or SAP To Record Audio Only Recording Audio OnlyPress 1 to select Reception Stereo Operating Instructions Refer to hookup on Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing TapesFWD Fast Forward Location of ControlsFront Panel Tape CompartmentRF OUT Connector ANT. Antenna in ConnectorBack Panel Display Panel Cleaning the VCR SpecificationsTrouble Heres what to try Trouble ChecksStreaks in picture during normal playback Timer recording not madeVCR makes noise when stopped Cassette with safety tab removed does not start toLimited Warranty Index