RCA VR642HF manual Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels

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Hooking Up the VCR

Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels

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, TV, and cable box.

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.

A

 

 

 

 

 

From Cable

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Back of VCR

 

Cable Box

RF Coaxial

 

 

 

 

 

Cable

R

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN FROM

 

 

 

 

 

IN

OUT

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

Cable Box

From Cable

IN OUT

RF Coaxial

Cable

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, TV, and cable box.

3. Continue to page 8.

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

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

Back of VCR

R

 

IN FROM

AUDIO1

 

ANT.

L

 

VHF/UHF

 

OUT

OUT TO TV

 

 

 

 

3 CH. 4

VIDEO1

 

 

Audio/Video Cables

VIDEO

INPUT

RIGHT

OUT AUDIO IN

S-VIDEO

L /

CABLE /

ANTENNA

MONO

 

RF Coaxial Cable

(supplied)

Back of TV

4

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Contents USER’S Guide Important Information Product RegistrationTable of Contents Choosing a Hookup Optional Hookups How to hook up two VCRs for copying tapesHow to hook up a stereo amplifier/receiver What type of Cable-TV system* do you have?Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box Basic hookupAdvanced hookup Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable box Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All ChannelsCable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Only Pay Channels Back of TVOption a hookup Connecting Two VCRs for Copying TapesPlug in power cords of VCRs and TV . Continue to Option B hookupConnecting a Stereo Amplifier/Receiver Record on the VCR from an amplifier/receiverBack Amplifier/Receiver Insert batteries in remote Turn on the TV Check accessories with VCRStartup Turn on the VCRTo change the Signal Type Place channels in the VCR’s memoryAdd or remove channels from the VCR’s memory Skip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups Set the Auto TV/VCR featureUse Tvvcr button Skip this step if you used one of the basic hookupsSet the Time and Date Set the Automatic Daylight-Saving TimeSet the display panel brightness VCR Function Buttons Chan Channel Up or DownTo play a tape Power OffPlayback End of TapeUsing the Playback Features Auto Play FeatureAuto Repeat Feature Display Button Time CounterIndex Search Zero SearchTo Index Search Slow Motion Blank SearchPicture Search Fast Forward SearchAutomatic Tracking Pause for Stop ActionFrame Advance F. ADV Button Manual TrackingTape Playback HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX Feature To Select Playback SoundCommercialaadvance Marking To Turn Off MarkingTo Select a Background for Playback CommercialaadvanceRecording Speeds RecordingsNormal Recording To Make a RecordingExpress Recording Stopping an Express Recording in ProgressDisplay on TV Screen Recording While You’re Away Timer Recording Setting a Timer RecordingStopping a Timer Recording Timer Recording From the VCR’s Line Input Checking or Clearing Timer RecordingsStereo Broadcast TV or SAP Second Audio Program To Record Stereo Broadcast TV or SAPRecording Audio Using the Recording FeaturesPro-Tect Plus Child Lock Feature To Play Back Audio OnlyUsing Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes Copying and Editing Tapes Using Compatible RemoteLocation of Controls Front PanelBack Panel Power Indicator Cassette-in IndicatorHi-FiIndicator SAP IndicatorSpecifications Cleaning the VCRQuestions & Answers About COMMERCIAL66ADVANCE Question AnswerTrouble Checks Trouble Heres what to tryVCR makes noise when stopped Timer recording not madeTime did not adjust for daylight savings Cassette with safety tab removed does not start toLimited Warranty Index ADD/REMOVE Channel MenuNorth Meridian Street Indianapolis,