RCA VG4259 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 basic connection which requires fewer accessories.

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

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.Go to ÒStartupÓ section.

B. Advanced hookup.

Use this hookup for slightly improved picture quality, Hi-Fi stereo playback, and more convenient operation Ñ use of the TV•VCR button is not required.

1.Connect as shown.

This connection requires additional accessories not provided. A Y-adapter may be required to hear sound from both left and right channels if your TV is not stereo.

2. Plug in power cords of VCR and TV.

3.Go to ÒStartupÓ section.

Tune the TV to its video input to watch the VCR.

A

 

 

 

From Antenna

300/75 Ohm

 

 

or Cable

Back of VCR

Adapter

 

 

R

 

IN FROM

 

 

 

OR

AUDIO1

 

ANT.

 

 

 

 

L

 

VHF/UHF

 

OUT

IN

OUT TO TV

 

 

 

 

 

3 CH. 4

 

VIDEO1

 

 

 

 

RF Coaxial Cable

 

 

 

(supplied)

 

75 to 75/300 Ohm

 

 

 

Separator

 

 

 

VHF

 

OR

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cable/

 

UHF

 

Antenna

 

 

 

 

 

Back of TV

B

 

 

 

From Antenna

 

 

or Cable

 

 

300/75 Ohm

 

 

Adapter

 

 

OR

 

 

Back of VCR

Signal

 

 

Splitter

 

 

R

 

IN FROM

 

 

AUDIO1

 

ANT.

L

 

VHF/UHF

OUT

 

OUT TO TV

 

 

 

 

3 CH. 4

VIDEO1

 

 

Audio/Video Cables

 

 

VIDEO

RF Coaxial Cable

INPUT

 

 

(supplied)

 

 

 

RIGHT

 

OUT

AUDIO

IN

S-VIDEO

 

 

 

L /

CABLE /

 

ANTENNA

 

MONO

 

 

Back of TV

 

 

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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 tapesWhat 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 TV Cable SystemWith Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels OnlyPlug in power cords of VCRs and TV Connecting Two VCRs for Copying TapesOption a hookup Option B hookupStartup Check accessories with VCRInsert batteries in remote Turn on the TV Turn on the VCRAdd or remove channels from the VCR’s memory To change the Signal TypePlace channels in the VCR’s memory Set the time and date Select the languageSet the automatic daylight-saving time Set the display panel brightness Use Tvvcr buttonSet the Alert Sound Skip this step if you used one of the advanced hookupsOperate the TV Controlling a TVProgram the Remote for a TV VCR Function Buttons Remote ControlComponent Buttons Cable Box or Satellite Receiver Function Buttons TV Function ButtonsOperate the Cable Box or Satellite Receiver Controlling a Cable Box or a Satellite ReceiverProgram the Remote for a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver Power Off Auto Play FeaturePlayback To play a tapePicture Search Using the Playback FeaturesSlow Motion Pause for Stop ActionTime Counter Disp Display ButtonTo Index Search Index SearchZero Search Frame Advance SLOWF. ADV Button Blank SearchAutomatic Tracking Manual TrackingTo Select Playback Sound Tape Playback HI-FI/LINEAR FeatureTo Turn Off Marking Commercialaadvance MarkingCommercialaadvance To Select a Background for PlaybackNormal Recording RecordingsRecording Speeds To Make a RecordingDisplay on TV Screen One Touch RecordingStopping a One Touch Recording in Progress Recording While You’re Away VCR Plus+* Recording VCR Plus+ SetupA. List Canadian ListBroadcast or Cable TV Station Name VCR Plus+TM Channel WorksheetVCR Plus+ Channel Number Channel Number You Receive This Station OnRecording While You’re Away VCR Plus+ Recording Setting a VCR Plus+ RecordingSetting a Timer Recording Recording While You’re Away Timer RecordingTimer Recording From the VCR’s Line Input Checking or Clearing VCR Plus+ or Timer RecordingsTo Record Stereo Broadcast TV or SAP Stereo Broadcast TV or SAP Second Audio ProgramPro-Tect Plus Child Lock Feature Using the Recording FeaturesTo Record Audio Only To Play Back Audio OnlyCopying and Editing Tapes Using Compatible Remote Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing TapesBack Panel Location of ControlsFront Panel Display Panel Cleaning the VCR SpecificationsTrouble Heres what to try Trouble ChecksVCR Plus+ or timer recording not made Question Answer Limited Warranty 12,13,16 Index29,34 North Meridian Street Indianapolis,