RCA VR355/VR545 manual TV + VCR + Cable Box, Connect the cable box to the VCR

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Connections & Setup

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TV + VCR + Cable Box

Note: Your television and/or cable box back panels may not look exactly like the models shown here.

1.Connect the VCR to the TV

Connect one end of the supplied RF coaxial cable to the RF OUT jack on the back of the VCR and the other end to the TV’s Antenna IN jack.

2.Connect the cable box to the VCR

Connect one end of a second RF coaxial cable (not included) to the cable box’s TV output jack and the other end to the ANT. IN jack on the VCR.

3.Connect the cable feed to your cable box

Connect the RF coaxial cable feed (not included) to the antenna input jack on the cable box.

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Contents VCR Changing Entertainment. AgainImportant Information Product RegistrationKey Features Overview IntroductionPro-Tect Plus Locking Sqpb S-VHS Quasi PlaybackTable of Contents Using the VCR’s Features Recording Features Connections & Setup Chapter OverviewConnections & Setup Things to Consider Before Connecting ComponentsCable Considerations Using the RF Coaxial Cable to Connect VCR to a TV Choose Your ConnectionComponents Connection TitleConnect the VCR to the TV Connect the antenna/cable feed to the VCRTV + VCR + Satellite Receiver Connect satellite receiver to the VCRConnect the antenna to your satellite receiver Connect the satellite feed to the satellite receiverTV + VCR + Cable Box Connect the cable box to the VCRConnect the cable feed to your cable box Set the VCR’s CH 3/4 Switch Put Batteries in the Remote ControlPlug in the VCR Turn on the TV and VCRUsing the Remote Control to Navigate On-Screen Menus Accessing MenusComplete the QuickSet Guide VCR Basics RecordingThis page left blank intentionally Using the VCR’s Menu System Using On-Screen Menus Using On-Screen Menus to Set Up FeaturesCable Box Setup LanguageVCR Channels List Auto Channel SearchingChanging the Signal Type Adding or Removing ChannelsAuto Clock Set Feature Time and DateAdditional Set Up Features in the Preferences Menu Setting Time and Date ManuallyTo Access the Preferences menu To Access Auto Play To Access Auto TV/VCRRemote VCR1/VCR2 Option Auto PlayEnergySaver Front Panel Brightness VCR DisplayTape Speed To Select a Preferred Tape SpeedSet Auto Repeat Auto RepeatThis Page Left Blank Intentionally Using Remote Control Using the Remote Control Using the Remote ControlButtons of the Remote Control Using the Input Button Operating a Television with the VCR’s Remote Control Using the VCR’s Features VCR Features Recording FeaturesExpress Recording XPR To Activate XPRTimer Recording Stopping a Timer RecordingTo Set Up to as Many as Eight Timer Recording Programs Reviewing and Clearing ProgramsCopying and Editing Tapes Using Two VCRs Picture Search OptionsForward and Reverse Search Slow Motion Frame AdvanceIndex Search To Activate Index SearchPro-Tect Plus Locking Feature Zero SearchTracking Time CounterOn-Screen Displays Other Information Troubleshooting General ProblemsOther Information Playback Problems Incorrect time or date is shownTapes play back in slow motion Recording Problems VCR will not recordFront Panel Display Panel Function DisplaysBack Panel Specifications VR355 Specifications VR545Cleaning the VCR How to Find Your TV’s Video Input Channel Common Video Line Input scenariosAdvanced Connection Connect the satellite receiver toRCA VCR Limited Warranty For how long after your purchaseGlossary Index Index This page left blank intentionally This page left blank intentionally Thomson multimedia Inc