Connect Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box | RCA 1539213A

Hooking Up the TV/VCR

Connect Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box

A. Dipole Antenna

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Follow these steps to connect a dipole antenna to your TV/VCR. Do not connect a dipole antenna if you plan to connect a different type of indoor or outdoor antenna or cable system. This connection may require additional accessories not provided.

1.Insert the antenna base into the slot on the back of your TV/VCR.

2.Connect the twin-lead ends of the antenna to the screw terminals of an antenna adapter.

3.Connect an antenna adapter to the IN FROM ANTENNA jack on the back of the TV/VCR.

4.Plug in the TV/VCR’s power cord.

5.Turn to pages 2-5 for “Setting Up the TV/VCR.”

Adjust the length and position of the antenna rods for the best reception.

•For viewing VHF channels, extend the rods fully.

•For UHF viewing, shorten the rods.

Dipole Antenna

Antenna Slot

Twin-Lead Ends

Antenna Adapter

Back of TV/VCR

B. Outside Antenna, Set-top	B
Antenna, or Cable System
Antenna, or Cable System
Without a Cable Box

1.Connect as shown.

This connection may require additional accessories not provided.

2.Plug in TV/VCR’s power cord.

3.Turn to pages 2-5 for “Setting Up the TV/VCR.”

Match Your Type of Antenna or Cable

OR OROR

Antenna

Adapter

Antenna

Mixers

Back of TV/VCR

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RCA 1539213A manual Connect Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box, Dipole Antenna, Connect as shown

Contents

USER’S Guide Important Information Product Registration Table of Contents Unpack the TV/VCR and remote control StartupInsert batteries in remote Connect the Swivel Base to the TV/VCR Attach the hook for the remote optionalConnect antenna or cable-TV system Plug in the TV/VCR Put Channels into Memory Auto Channel Search Set the Signal Type optionalPress 5 to toggle the Signal Type between Antenna and Cable Add or remove channels from the TV/VCR’s memory Select a channel and adjust the volume Set the Time and Date Clock FF Fast Forward ButtonsChan and v Channel up and down Displays the TV/VCR Main Menu Remote Cleaning On-Screen Displays Using the TV/VCR FeaturesAdjust the Video Press Display Closed Captioning To View Closed CaptionsPress Menu on the remote to display TV/VCR Main Menu Sleep Timer Wake-Up TimerFront Panel Block Description and Content Themes for Age-Based Ratings Parental Controls and V-Chip Setting TV Rating Limits To Block Age-Based Ratings Menu Blocking Specific Content ThemesViewing Age-Based Ratings Block Blocking Movie Ratings Viewing Specific Content ThemesSetting Movie Rating Limits Press 2 for the V-Chip Movie Rating Limit screen Lock/Unlock Parental Controls Viewing Movie RatingsBlocking Unrated TV Programs Press 4 to unlock Parental Controls Operating Instructions To Play a Tape Using the Playback Features PausePicture Search Automatic Tracking Manual TrackingTime Counter Auto Play Feature Auto Repeat FeaturePress MENU, 5, 3, and Clear Recording Speeds Recording FeaturesAutomatic Head Cleaner Recording Pause How to Make a Recording Types of RecordingsBasic Recording How to Use Express Recording Express Recording Timer Recording Setting a Timer RecordingPress 1 to Create a New Program Checking or Clearing Timer Recordings Stopping a Timer RecordingPress 2 to Review Existing Progs. programs Both Copying and Editing TapesFront At the same time Front Panel What type of Cable-TV system* do you have? Back PanelChoosing a Hookup Choose one answer from below Connect Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box Dipole AntennaConnect as shown Cable Box Required to Connect a Cable System With a Cable BoxCable Box Required to Unscramble All Channels Unscramble Premium Connect a VCR or Camcorder for Copying Tapes VCR for Copying TapesCamcorder for Copying Tapes Problem SolutionTrouble Checks Problem Solution Cleaning the TV/VCR Limited Warranty Index Index Index Meridian Street Indianapolis,