RCA DVD Recorder/VCR Combo manual DVD/VCR + TV + Basic Cable Box + Audio Receiver

Chapter 1: Connections and Setup

DVD/VCR + TV + Basic Cable Box + Audio Receiver

The back of your TV and/or Cable Box might look different than the ones pictured here.

Audio Receiver

			TV
			IN
			ANTENNA
			DVD
FM 75Ω	GND	AM	IN

CENTER SUBWOOFER (12Ω)

					IN
					VCR 1	DIGITAL AUDIO IN
+	–	–	+		OUT			Pr
	R — FRONT — L					VCR 1	SAT
							IN
			3a
				R	L
					AUDIO	IN		Pb

	OUT		Y
R — REAR — L	S-VIDEO	S-VIDEO	(ONLY DVD)

SPEAKERS (6Ω) VIDEO OUT TO TV / MONITOR

3b

DVD/VCR				DVD/VCR
		CABLE/ANTENNA				DVD Playback Only
			INPUT	S-VIDEO	OUTPUT	COMPONENT	DIGITAL
			VIDEO		VIDEO	VIDEO OUTPUT	AUDIO OUT
		INPUT				Y
		CABLE/ANTENNA	L	IN	L	Pb
	1b
			AUDIO	OUT	AUDIO	Pr			PROG.
1a		OUTPUT							SCAN
			R		R
							OPTICAL	OFF	ON
	CH3	CH4
Cable Box
	R	AUDIO		2c
CABLE IN	CABLE OU T
	L	VIDEO					2b

AC-IN

4

	2a	S-VIDEO	VIDEO	L	R
			INPUT1
TV		S-VIDEO
		CABLE/ANTENNA	INPUT2

Notes about cable boxes:

The connection diagram shown above reflects a basic setup. Since there are many different cable companies and types of cables boxes, your cable box may come with a different recommended connection diagram. Normally,ANALOG cable boxes are used so that the cable company can scramble the signal for premium channel programming (like movie channels).The cable box will descramble the signal if you are a premium channel subscriber. In some cases, your cable company may not scramble the signal for basic channels and the signal could be passed through the cable box so that you could receive the signal with the DVD/VCR.

There are also DIGITAL cable boxes that are relatively new and are used with digital cable service. Even with digital cable service, analog signals are often carried on the same cable.

Using the connection diagram above, you won’t be able to watch one program while recording another program.This may be possible with a more sophisticated setup, using an optional signal splitter and A-B switch.We suggest you contact your cable company for help in recommending the best setup for your situation.

If you connect your components as described, you must access different Video Input Channels on your TV to see programming. If you don’t know how to access Video Input Channels on your TV, go to page 19 for help.A general explanation, based on the connection shown above, follows:

To play a disc or tape: Tune the TV to its Input 1 channel or Vid 1 channel.

If you need help finding your TV’s various Video Input Channels, go to page 19.

*The remote control packed with your DVD/VCR is capable of being programmed to operate many brands and models of TVs. For instructions, go to page 22. If the remote operates your TV, press TV and INPUT to access the Video Input Channel.

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14 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only.