GE VG2053/VG4053 Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box, Basic hookup, Advanced hookup, Vhf

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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.Set the CH3 CH4 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. Continue to page 8.

A

From Antenna

300/75 Ohm

 

 

or Cable

 

Back of VCR

Adapter

 

 

 

 

 

 

ANT IN

 

VIDEO

AUDIO

 

OR

 

IN

 

 

 

 

RF OUT

 

 

OUT

 

 

 

CH 3

CH 4

 

 

RF Coaxial Cable

 

 

 

(supplied)

 

75 to 75/300 Ohm

 

 

 

Separator

 

 

 

 

VHF

OR

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cable/

 

 

UHF

Antenna

 

 

 

 

 

Back of TV

B. Advanced hookup.

Use this hookup for slightly improved picture quality and more convenient operation — use of the TV•VCR button is not required.

1.Connect as shown.

This connection requires additional accessories not provided.

If your TV is not 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 8.

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

B

From Antenna

 

 

 

 

or Cable

 

 

 

 

 

300/75 Ohm

 

 

 

OR

Adapter

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Signal

 

 

 

Back of VCR

RF

 

 

 

Splitter

 

 

 

Coaxial Cable

 

 

ANT IN

 

 

 

 

VIDEO

AUDIO

 

 

 

 

IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

RF OUT

 

 

OUT

 

 

 

 

 

CH 3

CH 4

 

 

Audio/Video Cables

 

 

 

VIDEO

RF Coaxial Cable

 

 

INPUT

 

 

 

 

(supplied)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RIGHT

 

 

 

OUT

AUDIO

IN

 

 

S-VIDEO

 

 

 

 

 

L /

CABLE /

 

 

 

ANTENNA

 

 

 

MONO

 

 

 

 

 

 

Back of TV

 

 

 

 

3

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Contents VCR User’s Guide Refer Servicing to Qualified Service Personnel Cover or BACK. no User Serviceable Parts InsideImportant Information Product RegistrationTable 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 belowBasic hookup Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable BoxAdvanced hookup VHFCable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable boxCable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Only Pay Channels Plug 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 TVAdd 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 PWRMenu VCR Function ButtonsInput Pause PowerPlay SkipTo Play a Tape Operating InstructionsDisplay Clock or Time Counter Using the Playback FeaturesTime Counter Clear CounterSlow Motion Picture SearchIndex Search Fast Forward SearchPause for Stop Action Commercial Scan Skip ButtonFrame Advance F. ADV Button Automatic TrackingBasic Recording Operating Instructions Types of RecordingsStopping a One Touch Recording in Progress One Touch RecordingOperating Instructions Stopping a Timer Recording Recording While You’re Away Timer RecordingSetting a Timer Recording Checking or Clearing Timer Recordings Timer Recording From the VCR’s Line InputOperating Instructions Refer to hookup on Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing TapesCleaning the VCR SpecificationsFront Panel Location of ControlsEject RecordBack Panel ANT Antenna in ConnectorRF OUT Connector Display Panel Limited Warranty Trouble Heres what to try Trouble ChecksVCR makes noise when stopped Timer recording not madeTimer indicator flashes Rewind does not operate11,13 IndexPage North Meridian Street Indianapolis,