RCA VR609HF 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

 

Back of VCR

 

Adapter

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VIDEO

AUDIO

ANT. IN

OR

 

L

R

 

 

 

 

IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUT

RF OUT

 

 

CH.

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

4

 

 

 

 

 

RF Coaxial Cable

 

 

 

 

(supplied)

 

 

75 to 75/300 Ohm

 

 

 

 

Separator

 

 

 

 

 

VHF

OR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cable/

 

 

UHF

Antenna

 

 

 

 

 

 

Back of TV

 

B. Advanced hookup.

Use this hookup for slightly improved picture quality, hi-fi stereo playback, and more convenient operation Ñ 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

 

 

Adapter

or Cable

 

 

 

 

 

 

VIDEO

AUDIO

ANT. IN

 

 

 

L

R

OR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN

 

 

 

 

 

OUT

RF OUT

 

 

CH.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

4

 

 

 

 

 

Audio/Video Cables

RF Coaxial Cable

 

 

(supplied)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VIDEO

 

 

 

 

INPUT

 

 

 

 

L /

 

 

 

 

 

MONO

 

 

 

 

OUT

AUDIO

IN

 

 

 

S-VIDEO

 

 

 

 

 

 

RIGHT

CABLE /

 

 

 

 

ANTENNA

 

 

 

Back of TV

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents 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 belowAdvanced hookup Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable BoxBasic hookup Cable 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 hookupStartup Check accessories with VCRInsert batteries in remote AA BatteriesPlace channels in the VCR’s memory Turn on the TVTurn on the VCR Set the time and date Add or remove channels from the VCR’s memorySelect a language./Choisissez une langue Skip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups Set Auto TV/VCR featureUse Tvvcr button Operate the TV Controlling a TVProgram the remote for a TV Component Buttons Remote ControlVCR Function Buttons Chan Up or DownTV Function Buttons VOL Volume Up and DownREW Rewind Speed Tape Speed Selects a recording speed SP or SLPTo Play a Tape Operating InstructionsAuto Play Feature Using the Playback FeaturesPause for Stop Action Picture SearchSlow Motion Frame AdvanceAutomatic Tracking Manual TrackingTime Counter Display ButtonIndex Search Commercial Scan Search ButtonZero Search 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 InstructionsSetting a Timer Recording Recording While You’re Away Timer RecordingRecording While You’re Away Checking or Clearing Timer RecordingsTimer Recording From the VCR’s Line Input To Record Stereo Broadcast TV or SAP Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP Second Audio ProgramTo Record Audio Only Recording Audio OnlyExpress Display on TV Screen Express Recording XPROperating Instructions Operating Instructions Refer to hookup on Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing TapesChannel or Tracking Up or Down Location of ControlsFront Panel Back Panel CH3 CH4 SwitchVideo and Audio L and R in Jacks Video and Audio L and R OUT JacksDisplay Panel SLP RECCleaning the VCR SpecificationsTrouble Heres what to try Trouble ChecksRewind does not operate Limited Warranty Index Reception STEREO/MONO/SAP Signal Type CABLE/ANTENNA Feature