Connect Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box | RCA 1543007A

Hooking Up the TV/VCR

Connect Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box

A. Dipole Antenna

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.

			IN FROM
	–	+	ANTENNA
	–	+	INPUT
			INPUT

BOTH
INT.	EXT.	AUDIO	VIDEO

B.Outside Antenna, Set-top 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.”

BMatch Your Type of Antenna or Cable

			OR		OR	OR
			Antenna
			Adapter			Antenna
						Antenna
						Mixers
					IN FROM
	–	+	INPUT		ANTENNA
	–	+

BOTH
INT.	EXT.		AUDIO	VIDEO
			Back of TV/VCR

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RCA 1543007A 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 accessories StartupInsert batteries in remote Place your TV/VCR on a stable surface Turn on the TV/VCR Connect antenna or cable-TV systemPlug in the TV/VCR Set the Signal Type optional Press 5 to toggle the Signal Type between Antenna and CableSelect the language Escoja un idioma./Choisissez une langue Put Channels into Memory Auto Channel Search Set the Time and Date Clock Select a channel and adjust the volumeAdd or remove channels from the TV/VCR’s memory Buttons Chan and v Channel up and downADV Frame Advance FF Fast Forward VOL and Volume up and down Numbers 0 throughPrev Previous channel REC Record Using the TV/VCR Features Adjust the VideoOn-Screen Displays Press Display with tape inserted Commercial Skip works only when there is no tape Closed CaptioningTo View Closed Captions Commercial Skip Front Panel Block Sleep TimerWake-Up Timer Situations S Parental Controls and V-ChipSuggestive dialogue D Setting TV Rating Limits To Block Age-Based Ratings Blocking Specific Content Themes Viewing Age-Based RatingsMenu Block Viewing Specific Content Themes Setting Movie Rating LimitsBlocking Movie Ratings Press 2 for the V-Chip Movie Rating Limit screen Viewing Movie Ratings Blocking Unrated TV ProgramsLock/Unlock Parental Controls Press 4 to unlock Parental Controls Operating Instructions To Play a Tape Using the Playback Features PauseFrame Advance Picture Search Automatic Tracking Manual TrackingTime Counter Commercial Scan Auto Play Feature Auto Repeat Feature Index Search Press SKIP/SEARCH to display the Index Search screen Press Stop to stop Blank Search Zero SearchBlank Search Recording Features Automatic Head CleanerRecording Speeds Recording Pause Basic Recording How to Make a RecordingTypes of Recordings How to Use Express Recording Express RecordingPress Recording Time Press 1 to Create a New Program Timer RecordingSetting a Timer Recording Press 2 to Review Existing Progs. programs Checking or Clearing Timer RecordingsStopping a Timer Recording Copying and Editing Tapes Press Pause at the same time on both the VCR or Front Panel Back Panel Choosing a HookupWhat type of Cable-TV system* do you have? Choose one answer from below Connect as shown Connect Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable BoxDipole Antenna Plug in power cords of TV/VCR and cable box Operation Connect a Cable System With a Cable BoxCable Box Required to Unscramble All Channels Cable Box Required to Unscramble Premium Channels Only Camcorder for Copying Tapes Connect a VCR or Camcorder for Copying TapesVCR for Copying Tapes Connecting External Speakers with 3-Way Operation Cleaning the TV/VCRSet the speaker switch to the desired selection Replacing the Fuse in the DC Car Cord Problem Solution Trouble Checks Timer recording not made TV/VCR makes noise when stoppedTimer REC indicator on front of TV/VCR Parental Control password does not work Limited Warranty Index 11-15 Search Index Meridian Street Indianapolis,