RCA VGM300 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.Connect as shown.

This connection may require additional accessories not provided.

2.Plug in power cords of VCR and TV.

3. Continue to page 7.

Tune the TV to channel 3 to view the VCR.

B. Advanced hookup.

Use this hookup for slightly improved picture quality 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 stereo, you may need a Y-adapter to hear sound from both channels.

2. Plug in power cords of VCR and TV. 3. Continue to page 7.

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

A

From Antenna	300/75 Ohm
or Cable	300/75 Ohm		Back of VCR
or Cable	Adapter
	Adapter
			ANTENNA
OR	IN		IN
	IN		IN

	OUT		OUT
	AUDIO		OUT
	AUDIO	VIDEO
			RF Coaxial Cable
			(supplied)
	75 to 75/300 Ohm
	Separator
	VHF		OR
			OR
			Cable/
	UHF		Antenna
	UHF
			Back of TV

B
From Antenna
or Cable
	300/75 Ohm
OR	Adapter
OR
Signal	Back of VCR
Splitter		ANTENNA
		ANTENNA
	IN	IN
	IN	IN
	OUT	OUT
		OUT
	AUDIO VIDEO
	Audio/Video Cables
	VIDEO
	INPUT
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)	RIGHT
	RIGHT
	AUDIO	IN
	S-VIDEO
	L /	CABLE /
	L /	ANTENNA
	MONO	ANTENNA
	MONO
	Back of TV
		3

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Contents VCR User’s Guide Important Information Refer Servicing to Qualified Service PersonnelTable 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 boxCable Box Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Only Pay ChannelsPlug in power cords of VCRs and TV Connecting Two VCRs for Copying TapesOption a hookup Option B hookupAttach power cord to back of VCR Check accessories with VCRRemote Stock No AAA Batteries RF Coaxial Cable Power Cord StartupSelect the VCR’s output channel Turn on the VCRSelect the VCR’s video system Select the language/Escoge una lengua/Selecione o idiomaAdd or remove channels from the VCR’s memory Place channels in the VCR’s memorySkip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups Use Tvvcr buttonSet the time and date Controlling a VCR Program the VCR for Remote ControlVCR Function Buttons ButtonsComponent Buttons TV Function Buttons Operate the TV Controlling a TVProgram the Remote for a TV Play a Tape Ntsc Video Playback ModeOperating Instructions Auto Head Cleaner Using the Playback FeaturesPause for Stop Action Frame AdvancePicture Search Slow MotionDigital Auto Tracking Manual TrackingTime Counter Display ButtonZero Search When you are finished, press StopCommercial Scan Press Search twice to display the Zero Search menu.Types of Recordings Using the Recording FeaturesRecording Speeds Recording PauseTo Make a Recording Basic Recording Operating InstructionsWith the VCR Press Power and then Stop within a few seconds Recording While You’re Away Timer RecordingSetting a Timer Recording Timer Recording From the VCR’s Line Input Check or Clear a Timer RecordingTimer Recordings menu Press Menuprog to proceed Select Cable Box or Satellite Receiver ChannelOne Touch Display on TV Screen One Touch RecordingOperating Instructions Using Dual Remote with AutoEditTM Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing TapesFront Panel Location of ControlsAntenna OUT Connector Antenna in ConnectorBack Panel Display PanelStatus Indicators Cassette-In IndicatorTape Speed Indicators SP, LP, or SLP VCR Indicator Applies Only to Basic HookupsCleaning the VCR SpecificationsTrouble Heres what to try Trouble ChecksVCR makes noise when stopped Timer recording not madeTime counter not working Will not record or playFF and FWD Fast Forward IndexIndex