RCA VGM300 manual Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Only Pay Channels

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Hooking Up the VCR

Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Only Pay Channels

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

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, TV, and cable box.

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, TV, and cable box.

3. Continue to page 7.

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		ANTENNA
		Cable
IN	OUT	IN		IN
IN	OUT	IN		IN
		OUT		OUT
				OUT
		AUDIO VIDEO
				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

	ANTENNA
IN	IN
IN	IN
OUT	OUT
AUDIO	OUT
AUDIO	VIDEO

	Audio/Video Cables
RF Coaxial	VIDEO
Cable	INPUT
(supplied)
	RIGHT
	AUDIO	IN
	S-VIDEO
	L /	CABLE /
	L /	ANTENNA
	MONO	ANTENNA
	MONO

Back of TV

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Contents VCR User’s Guide Important Information Refer Servicing to Qualified Service PersonnelTable 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?Basic hookup Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable BoxAdvanced 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 ChannelsOption B hookup Connecting Two VCRs for Copying TapesPlug in power cords of VCRs and TV Option a hookupStartup Check accessories with VCRAttach power cord to back of VCR Remote Stock No AAA Batteries RF Coaxial Cable Power CordSelect the language/Escoge una lengua/Selecione o idioma Turn on the VCRSelect the VCR’s output channel Select the VCR’s video systemAdd or remove channels from the VCR’s memory Place channels in the VCR’s memorySet the time and date Use Tvvcr buttonSkip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups Controlling a VCR Program the VCR for Remote ControlComponent Buttons ButtonsVCR Function Buttons TV Function Buttons Program the Remote for a TV Controlling a TVOperate the TV Operating Instructions Ntsc Video Playback ModePlay a Tape Frame Advance Using the Playback FeaturesAuto Head Cleaner Pause for Stop ActionManual Tracking Slow MotionPicture Search Digital Auto TrackingTime Counter Display ButtonPress Search twice to display the Zero Search menu. When you are finished, press StopZero Search Commercial ScanRecording Pause Using the Recording FeaturesTypes of Recordings Recording SpeedsTo Make a Recording Basic Recording Operating InstructionsSetting a Timer Recording Recording While You’re Away Timer RecordingWith the VCR Press Power and then Stop within a few seconds Select Cable Box or Satellite Receiver Channel Check or Clear a Timer RecordingTimer Recording From the VCR’s Line Input Timer Recordings menu Press Menuprog to proceedOperating Instructions One Touch RecordingOne Touch Display on TV Screen Using Dual Remote with AutoEditTM Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing TapesFront Panel Location of ControlsDisplay Panel Antenna in ConnectorAntenna OUT Connector Back PanelVCR Indicator Applies Only to Basic Hookups Cassette-In IndicatorStatus Indicators Tape Speed Indicators SP, LP, or SLPCleaning the VCR SpecificationsTrouble Heres what to try Trouble ChecksWill not record or play Timer recording not madeVCR makes noise when stopped Time counter not workingFF and FWD Fast Forward IndexIndex