Connections and Setup

TV

DVD/VCR

TV (BACK PANEL)

ANT IN

S-VIDEO IN

COMPONENT VIDEO

 

AUDIO IN

VIDEO IN

 

Y

Pr

Pb

R

L

 

 

DVD/VCR PLAYER

4B

3

4A

 

 

 

2

 

1

VCR IN

DVD/VCR COMPONENT AUDIO

 

 

ANT. IN

LINE1

OUT VIDEOOUT OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

RF OUT

 

 

 

DIGITAL

 

 

 

 

 

AUDIO OUT

 

 

 

S-VIDEO OUT

 

OPTICAL

CABLE OR

OFF-AIR

SIGNAL

Note: For a more detailed explanation of the jacks on the back of the DVD/VCR, go to page 55.

DVD/VCR + TV

1.Connect a coaxial cable to the Cable/Antenna jack on your TV (sometimes labeled ANT IN) and to the TV jack on your DVD/VCR player.

2.Connect the coaxial cable from your cable outlet, cable box, or antenna to the ANT IN jack on your DVD/VCR.

3.Connect the audio cables to the AUDIO OUT L (left Ð white) and R (right Ð red) jacks on the back of your DVD/VCR player, and to the corresponding Audio Input jacks on your TV (sometimes labeled AUDIO IN L and R).

4.Connect the video cable.

A.Basic video connection Ð Connect the video cable (yellow) to the VIDEO OUT jack on the back of your DVD/VCR player, and to the Video Input jack on your TV (sometimes labeled VIDEO IN).

B.S-Video (optional) Ð If your TV has an S-Video jack, connect an S-Video cable (not provided) to the S-VIDEO OUT jack on the back of your DVD/VCR player and to the S-VIDEO IN jack on your TV. This connection is only for DVD signal. For the VCR signal, you must also connect the standard video cable.

C.Component video (optional, connection not pictured) Ð If your TV has component video jacks (Y, Pb, Pr), connect component video cables (not provided) to the COMPONENT OUT jacks on the DVD/VCR player for the best picture quality. This connection is only for DVD signal. For the VCR signal, you must also connect the standard video cable.

5.Connect the AC power cord into an AC outlet.

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RCA DVD/VCR manual Connect the AC power cord into an AC outlet, Dvd/Vcr

DVD/VCR specifications

The RCA DVD/VCR combo is a classic piece of technology that offers a blend of traditional and modern media playback. Designed to cater to both nostalgic consumers and those who enjoy the versatility of multiple formats, this device embodies a seamless integration of a DVD player and a VCR, allowing users to enjoy their favorite movies and shows from various eras.

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