RCA VR642HF 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 3CH.4 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.

B. Advanced hookup.

Use this hookup for slightly improved picture quality, Hi-Fi, stereo playback and more convenient operation Ñ use of the TV•VCR button is not required.

1.Connect as shown.

This connection requires additional accessories not provided. A Y-adapter may be required to hear sound from both channels if your TV is not stereo.

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.

A

 

 

 

From Antenna

300/75 Ohm

 

 

or Cable

Back of VCR

Adapter

 

 

R

 

IN FROM

 

 

 

OR

AUDIO1

 

ANT.

 

 

 

 

L

 

VHF/UHF

 

OUT

IN

OUT TO TV

 

 

 

 

 

3 CH. 4

 

VIDEO1

 

 

 

 

RF Coaxial Cable

 

 

 

(supplied)

 

75 to 75/300 Ohm

 

 

 

Separator

 

 

 

VHF

 

OR

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cable/

 

UHF

 

Antenna

 

 

 

 

 

Back of TV

B

 

 

 

From Antenna or Cable

300/75 Ohm

Adapter

 

OR

Back of VCR

 

R

IN FROM

 

AUDIO1

ANT.

L

VHF/UHF

OUT

OUT TO TV

 

 

3 CH. 4

VIDEO1

 

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

Audio/Video Cables

VIDEO

INPUT

RIGHT

OUT AUDIO IN

S-VIDEO

L /

CABLE /

ANTENNA

MONO

 

RF Coaxial Cable

(supplied)

Back of TV

3

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Contents USER’S Guide Product Registration Important InformationTable of Contents How to hook up a stereo amplifier/receiver Optional Hookups How to hook up two VCRs for copying tapesChoosing a Hookup What type of Cable-TV system* do you have?Advanced 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 TV Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Only Pay ChannelsPlug in power cords of VCRs and TV . Continue to Connecting Two VCRs for Copying TapesOption a hookup Option B hookupBack Amplifier/Receiver Connecting a Stereo Amplifier/ReceiverRecord on the VCR from an amplifier/receiver Startup Check accessories with VCRInsert batteries in remote Turn on the TV Turn on the VCRAdd or remove channels from the VCR’s memory To change the Signal TypePlace channels in the VCR’s memory Use Tvvcr button Set the Auto TV/VCR featureSkip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups Skip this step if you used one of the basic hookupsSet the Automatic Daylight-Saving Time Set the Time and DateSet the display panel brightness Chan Channel Up or Down VCR Function ButtonsPlayback Power OffTo play a tape End of TapeAuto Repeat Feature Using the Playback FeaturesAuto Play Feature Time Counter Display ButtonTo Index Search Index SearchZero Search Picture Search Blank SearchSlow Motion Fast Forward SearchFrame Advance F. ADV Button Pause for Stop ActionAutomatic Tracking Manual TrackingTo Select Playback Sound Tape Playback HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX FeatureTo Turn Off Marking Commercialaadvance MarkingCommercialaadvance To Select a Background for PlaybackNormal Recording RecordingsRecording Speeds To Make a RecordingDisplay on TV Screen Express RecordingStopping an Express Recording in Progress 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 InputTo Record Stereo Broadcast TV or SAP Stereo Broadcast TV or SAP Second Audio ProgramPro-Tect Plus Child Lock Feature Using the Recording FeaturesRecording Audio To Play Back Audio OnlyCopying and Editing Tapes Using Compatible Remote Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing TapesBack Panel Location of ControlsFront Panel Hi-FiIndicator Cassette-in IndicatorPower Indicator SAP IndicatorCleaning the VCR SpecificationsQuestion Answer Questions & Answers About COMMERCIAL66ADVANCETrouble Heres what to try Trouble ChecksTime did not adjust for daylight savings Timer recording not madeVCR makes noise when stopped Cassette with safety tab removed does not start toLimited Warranty ADD/REMOVE Channel Menu IndexNorth Meridian Street Indianapolis,