RCA VR636HF manual Choosing a VCR Connection, Advantages of AUDIO/VIDEO Cable Connections

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CONNECTIONS

CHOOSING A VCR CONNECTION

There are several different ways to connect your VCR, depending on whether or not you have cable service, and if you have a cable box, and whether some of the channels are scrambled, and maybe you have a satellite receiver along with cable (but no cable box), or a satellite receiver and no cable or...well, you get the picture.

Five connections are described in this section and one of them should provide you with a VCR connection that works.

•TV with RF jack only

•TV with audio/video jacks

•TV with audio/video jacks and cable box to unscramble pay channels only

•TV with RF jack and satellite receiver

•TV with audio/video jacks and satellite receiver

If you need to connect additional components not shown in the diagrams here (and are unsure of how to connect them), refer to the instruction manual that came with that particular component.

ADVANTAGES OF AUDIO/VIDEO CABLE

CONNECTIONS

Using a simple coaxial cable connection gives you good picture quality. If your television has audio/video jacks, I highly recommend using them to get even better picture quality and stereo sound when recording and playing back videotapes. These connections give you more convenient operation by not having to share the TV’s antenna signal.

DON’T FORGET ABOUT THE AUTO TV/VCR

FEATURE

The TV/VCR switch controls whether the picture signal is coming from the VCR or the TV.

You can change the setting manually by using the TV•VCR button on the remote or you can set the Auto TV/VCR feature to ON when using only the ANT. IN and RF OUT jacks and OFF when using the AUDIO/VIDEO output jacks--so your TV signal is not interrupted when the VCR is turned on.

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Contents Video cassette recorder Users guide Refer servicing to qualified service personnel Cover or back. No user serviceable parts insideImportant Information Product RegistrationTable of Contents Programming the Remote Other FeaturesConnections Appendix ReferenceHI, MY Name is LIZ… Read the First Three Sections First Things FirstWHAT’S LEFT? First Things FirstRemote control RF coaxial cable Install Batteries in the Remote ControlUnpack WHAT’S in the BOX Connect Your VCRPlug in the VCR Access the MenusTune the TV Turn on the VCRPress 2 to switch Auto Play to on or OFF SET UP the VCRPress Menu to display the VCR Main Menu Press 6 to display the Preferences menuSetting UP the VCR Setting UP the VCRON-SCREEN Guide and Additional SET-UP Features Using the Menu to SET UP Features Using the Quickset GuideLanguage On-Screen MenusPress 8 to select the Language menu Digital Satellite System SetupSelect English, Español Spanish, or Français French Press 4 to display Channels menuSatellite Receiver Codes Press 6 to select DSS SetupPress 4 to display the Channels menu Cable BOX SetupCable Box Setup Anvision 22,4615, 23, 24, 25, 30, 36 37, 43To Auto Channel Search VCR Channels ListTo Add or Remove Channels To Change the Signal TypeAuto Channel Search Detect AutomaticallyTime and Date Auto Clock SET FeatureSet the Time Zone Selecting ChannelsSpring forward Fall backward Set Daylight SavingsPress 3 to display Time menu Press 3 to display the SET Time Zone screenPress 1 to display the SET Time and Date menu SET the Time and Date ManuallyTime/Date Display Two-Digit VCR Plus+ Channel Numbers for Cable TV USA List VCR PLUS+ ChannelsVCR Plus+ Channel List Press 4 to display the VCR Plus+ Channel List screenVCR PLUS+ Worksheet Remote Control Option Additional SET-UP Features Preferences MenuNow you are ready to select an item from the menu to set up Remote VCR1/VCR2 OptionAuto TV/VCR Auto PlayAuto TV/VCR Front Panel VCR Display EnergysaverPreferred Tape Speed Tape SpeedsVCR Basics VCR BasicsLearn the Basics to GET YOU Started VCR Function Buttons Remote ButtonsComponent Buttons TV Buttons Mute Reduces volume to minimum levelTV Function Buttons Automatic Tracking Playing a TapePause Automatic Rewind Check the Safety TABTape Eject RecordingPage Several Recording Options RecordingREC Timer Recording Information Timer RecordingPress 2 to display the Timer Recordings menu Select 1 to Create a New ProgramSetting Up the Channel List Timer Recording with VCR PLUS+Using VCR Plus+ Press Menu to bring up the VCR Main MenuIndicate how often you want the program to be recorded VCR Plus+ RecordingPress Menu to enter the VCR PlusCode number Reviewing and Clearing Programs Stopping a Timer RecordingRecording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP Second Audio Program Press 2 to display the Review Existing Progs. screenAudio Connection Recording Audio onlyPlaying Back Audio Only Two VCR Connection Using TWO Vcrs for Copying Editing TapesProgrammingremote ProgrammingtheremoteControl Your TV Operate the TV About Programming the RemoteProgramming the Remote to Control TV Codes Page Other Features Other FeaturesFeatures to Enhance VCR Operation Forward and Reverse Search Picture Search OptionsSlow Motion Commercial Scan Search ButtonTo Search Frame AdvanceIndex Search GO-TO Search TrackingLocking Your VCR PRO-TECT Plus Locking FeatureTime Counter Press 7 to display the Audio menu Audio SET-UP FeaturesON-SCREEN Displays Tape Playback ReceptionPage Protect Your Components from Power Surges Things to Know Before Connecting ComponentsConnections ConnectionsJacks and Cables Connecting Your VCRRF Jacks and Coaxial Cables F-type Audio/Video Jacks and Cables RCA-typeAdvantages of AUDIO/VIDEO Cable Connections DON’T Forget about the Auto TV/VCR FeatureChoosing a VCR Connection TV with RF Jack only Using This ConnectionTV with AUDIO/VIDEO Jacks Set the Auto TV/VCR feature to OFFCoaxial cables Audio/video cables Splitter If the VCR can control your digital satellite receiver TV with RF Jack and Digital Satellite ReceiverTo record one off-air or cable program and watch another To record a digital satellite receiver programCoaxial cables and 6 audio/video cables TV with AUDIO/VIDEO Jacks and Digital Satellite ReceiverAppendix Reference Front Panel Display Panel Back Panel Troubleshooting Tips Will not record or play Streaks in picture during normal playbackRewind does not operate Will not recordVCR makes noise when stopped Time did not adjust for daylight-saving timeTimer indicator flashes Clock shows incorrect time or dateStereo audio too noisy No stereo sound during playbackLimited Warranty Cleaning the VCR SpecificationsIndex CH switch 5, 8, 52, 55 Accessing menusIndex VCR Main Menu Tocom North Meridian Street Indianapolis,