RCA VR618HF manual Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels, Back of VCR

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Hooking Up the VCR

Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble 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. 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, TV, and cable box.

4. Continue to page 7.

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, TV, and cable box.

3. Continue to page 7.

You will tune the TV to its video input to watch the VCR. All pay channels are viewed through the VCR.

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

A

 

 

 

 

 

 

From Cable

 

 

 

Back of VCR

 

 

 

 

Cable Box

RF Coaxial

 

 

 

 

Cable

 

 

 

 

 

 

MONO

 

 

 

IN

 

 

 

 

 

FROM

IN

OUT

L

L

 

 

ANTENNA

 

 

R

R

VIDEO

 

OUT

 

 

 

IN

OUT

 

 

 

IN

OUT

CH

 

TO

 

 

 

AUDIO

4

TELEVISION

 

 

 

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RF Coaxial Cable

 

 

 

 

 

(supplied)

 

 

 

 

75 to 75/300 Ohm

 

 

 

 

 

 

Separator

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VHF

 

 

 

 

 

 

OR

Cable/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

UHF

Antenna

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Back of TV

 

B

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cable Box

From Cable

IN OUT

Signal

Splitter

Back of VCR

MONO

 

IN

 

FROM

L

L

ANTENNA

R

R

VIDEO

OUT

 

IN

OUT

IN

OUT

CH

TO

 

AUDIO

3 4

TELEVISION

 

 

 

Audio/Video Cables

RF Coaxial

VIDEO

INPUT

Cable

 

 

(supplied)

 

 

 

RIGHT

 

OUT

AUDIO

IN

S-

 

 

 

L /

CABLE /

 

ANTENNA

 

MONO

 

 

Back of TV

5

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Contents USER’S Guide Product Registration Important InformationTable 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 boxBack of VCR Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Pay ChannelsOption B hookup Connecting Two VCRs for Copying TapesPlug in power cords of VCRs and TV . Continue to Option a hookupInsert batteries in remote Check accessories with VCRAttach power cord to back of VCR StartupTurn on the VCR Turn on the TVPlace channels in the VCR’s memory Select a language./Choisissez une langue Add or remove channels from the VCR’s memorySet the time and date Use Tvvcr button Set Auto TV/VCR featureSkip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups Program the Remote for a TV Controlling a TVOperate the TV Component Buttons ButtonsVCR Function Buttons Slow / + Volume Up and DownTV Function Buttons REW RewindTo Play a Tape Operating InstructionsTape Playback HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX Feature Using the Playback FeaturesAuto Play Feature Fast Forward Search Pause for Stop ActionPicture Search Frame AdvanceAutomatic Tracking Slow MotionManual Tracking Time Counter Display ButtonIndex Search Commercial Scan Search ButtonBlank Search Go-To SearchBasic Recording Operating Instructions Types of RecordingsRecording Speeds Recording PauseStandardized VCR Plus+ Channel Numbers for Cable-TV Recording While You’re Away VCR Plus+* RecordingChannel Number You Receive This Station On VCR Plus+TM Channel WorksheetBroadcast or Cable TV Station Name VCR Plus+ Channel NumberRecording While You’re Away VCR Plus+ Recording Setting a VCR Plus+ RecordingSetting a Timer Recording Recording While You’re Away Timer RecordingTimer Recording From the VCR’s Line Input Checking or Clearing VCR Plus+ or Timer RecordingsRecording While You’re Away Operating Instructions Express Recording XPRExpress Display on TV Screen 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