RCA VR618HF 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.Set the CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR to either channel 3 or 4.

You will 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 7.

A

From Antenna

300/75 Ohm

 

 

 

or Cable

 

Back of VCR

Adapter

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN

 

MONO

 

 

FROM

OR

L

L

 

ANTENNA

 

 

 

 

 

R

R

VIDEO

OUT

 

 

IN

OUT

 

IN

OUT

 

TO

 

 

AUDIO

CH

TELEVISION

 

 

3

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, hi-fi stereo sound, 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 not stereo, you may need a Y-adapter to hear sound from both left and right channels.

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

You will tune the TV to its video input to watch the VCR.

Set the Auto TV/VCR feature to OFF. See page 10.

B

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Back of VCR

300/75 Ohm

From Antenna

 

 

 

Adapter

or Cable

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MONO

 

 

 

 

 

IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

FROM

OR

L

L

 

 

 

 

ANTENNA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

R

R

 

VIDEO

 

 

OUT

 

 

 

IN

OUT

 

 

 

IN

OUT

 

 

 

 

TO

 

 

AUDIO

 

 

CH

4

TELEVISION

 

 

 

 

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Audio/Video Cables

 

RF Coaxial Cable

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(supplied)

 

 

 

 

VIDEO

 

 

 

 

 

 

INPUT

 

 

 

 

 

RIGHT

 

 

 

 

 

OUT

AUDIO

IN

 

 

 

 

S-VIDEO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

L /

 

CABLE /

 

 

 

 

 

 

ANTENNA

 

 

 

MONO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Back of TV

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents USER’S Guide Product Registration Important InformationTable 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 boxBack of VCR Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Pay ChannelsPlug in power cords of VCRs and TV . Continue to Connecting Two VCRs for Copying TapesOption a hookup Option B hookupAttach power cord to back of VCR Check accessories with VCRStartup Insert batteries in remotePlace channels in the VCR’s memory Turn on the TVTurn on the VCR Set the time and date Add or remove channels from the VCR’s memorySelect a language./Choisissez une langue Skip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups Set Auto TV/VCR featureUse Tvvcr button Operate the TV Controlling a TVProgram the Remote for a TV VCR Function Buttons ButtonsComponent Buttons TV Function Buttons Volume Up and DownREW Rewind Slow / +To Play a Tape Operating InstructionsAuto Play Feature Using the Playback FeaturesTape Playback HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX Feature Picture Search Pause for Stop ActionFrame Advance Fast Forward SearchManual Tracking Slow MotionAutomatic Tracking Time Counter Display ButtonIndex Search Commercial Scan Search ButtonBlank Search Go-To SearchRecording Speeds Types of RecordingsRecording Pause Basic Recording Operating InstructionsStandardized VCR Plus+ Channel Numbers for Cable-TV Recording While You’re Away VCR Plus+* RecordingBroadcast or Cable TV Station Name VCR Plus+TM Channel WorksheetVCR Plus+ Channel Number Channel Number You Receive This Station OnRecording While You’re Away VCR Plus+ Recording Setting a VCR Plus+ RecordingSetting a Timer Recording Recording While You’re Away Timer RecordingRecording While You’re Away Checking or Clearing VCR Plus+ or Timer RecordingsTimer Recording From the VCR’s Line Input Express Display on TV Screen Express Recording XPROperating Instructions To Record Stereo Broadcast TV or SAP Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP Second Audio ProgramTo Record Audio Only Recording Audio OnlyCopying and Editing Using Compatible Remote Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing TapesCleaning the VCR SpecificationsFront Panel Location of ControlsDisplay Panel Back PanelTrouble Heres what to try Trouble ChecksRewind does not operate Limited Warranty ADD/REMOVE Channel Menu Index