RCA VR642HF manual Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Only Pay Channels, Back of TV

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Hooking Up the VCR

Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Only 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 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.

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. View all pay channels through the VCR.

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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

Signal

 

Splitter

 

 

Back of VCR

R

IN FROM

 

 

 

AUDIO1

ANT.

 

L

VHF/UHF

 

OUT

OUT TO TV

 

 

 

 

3 CH. 4

 

VIDEO1

 

 

Audio/Video Cables

 

RF Coaxial

VIDEO

 

Cable

INPUT

 

(supplied)

 

 

 

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 What type of Cable-TV system* do you have? Optional Hookups How to hook up two VCRs for copying tapesHow to hook up a stereo amplifier/receiver Choosing a HookupBasic 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 TV Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Only Pay ChannelsOption B hookup Connecting Two VCRs for Copying TapesPlug in power cords of VCRs and TV . Continue to Option a hookupRecord on the VCR from an amplifier/receiver Connecting a Stereo Amplifier/ReceiverBack Amplifier/Receiver Turn on the VCR Check accessories with VCRStartup Insert batteries in remote Turn on the TVPlace channels in the VCR’s memory To change the Signal TypeAdd or remove channels from the VCR’s memory Skip this step if you used one of the basic hookups Set the Auto TV/VCR featureUse Tvvcr button Skip this step if you used one of the advanced hookupsSet the Automatic Daylight-Saving Time Set the Time and DateSet the display panel brightness Chan Channel Up or Down VCR Function ButtonsEnd of Tape Power OffPlayback To play a tapeAuto Play Feature Using the Playback FeaturesAuto Repeat Feature Time Counter Display ButtonZero Search Index SearchTo Index Search Fast Forward Search Blank SearchPicture Search Slow MotionManual Tracking Pause for Stop ActionFrame Advance F. ADV Button Automatic TrackingTo Select Playback Sound Tape Playback HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX FeatureTo Turn Off Marking Commercialaadvance MarkingCommercialaadvance To Select a Background for PlaybackTo Make a Recording RecordingsNormal Recording Recording SpeedsStopping an Express Recording in Progress Express RecordingDisplay on TV Screen Setting a Timer Recording Recording While You’re Away Timer RecordingStopping 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 ProgramTo Play Back Audio Only Using the Recording FeaturesPro-Tect Plus Child Lock Feature Recording AudioCopying and Editing Tapes Using Compatible Remote Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing TapesFront Panel Location of ControlsBack Panel SAP Indicator Cassette-in IndicatorHi-FiIndicator Power IndicatorCleaning the VCR SpecificationsQuestion Answer Questions & Answers About COMMERCIAL66ADVANCETrouble Heres what to try Trouble ChecksCassette with safety tab removed does not start to Timer recording not madeTime did not adjust for daylight savings VCR makes noise when stoppedLimited Warranty ADD/REMOVE Channel Menu IndexNorth Meridian Street Indianapolis,