HOW to Hook UP a VCR or Camcorder, Connection a | RCA T13066

SETUP AND CONNECTIONS

HOW TO HOOK UP A VCR OR CAMCORDER

To hook up a VCR or camcorder for copying tapes, use Connection E or F.

CONNECTION A:

Attaching to a Dipole Antenna (With No Cable Box)

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. Optional accessories may be required for this connection.

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 the TV/VCR power cord into the back of the TV/VCR.

5.Go to “Step 5: Connect the G-LINK Cable.”

Once you have plugged in your 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.

	Antenna Base
	Antenna Slot
	Twin-Lead Ends
	Antenna Adapter
	IN FROM
	ANTENNA
INPUT
	G-LINK
AUDIO	VIDEO

CONNECTION B:

Attaching to an Outside Antenna, Set-top Antenna, or Cable System (With No Cable Box)

1.Connect as shown. Optional accessories may be required for this connection.

2.Plug the TV/VCR power cord into the back of the TV/VCR.

3.Go to “Step 5: Connect the G-LINK Cable.”

Match Your Type of Antenna or Cable

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	Antenna	Antenna
		Mixers
	Adapter

Back of TV/VCR

IN FROM

ANTENNA

INPUT

G-LINK

AUDIO VIDEO

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RCA T13066 HOW to Hook UP a VCR or Camcorder, Connection a, Attaching to a Dipole Antenna With No Cable Box, Connection B

Contents

USER’S Guide Important Information Table of Contents Features and Controls Getting Started Setup and Connections Choose a Hookup Unpack the TV/VCR Remote ControlInsert Batteries Remote Place Your TV/VCR on a Stable Surface Connection B HOW to Hook UP a VCR or CamcorderConnection a Attaching to a Dipole Antenna With No Cable Box Connection D Connection C Attaching a Camcorder for Copying Tapes Connection EAttaching to a VCR for Copying Tapes Connection F Attach the END to the Cable BOX Find the Remote Control SensorConnect the G-LINK Cable Tip Plug in the TV/VCR SET UP the Guide PIUS+ SystemTurn on the TV/VCR Setup and Connections Remember To Get Out of the Guide Plus+ System Select the Language SET UP the Rest of the TV/VCRPut Channels into Memory Auto Channel Search Add or Remove Channels from the TV/VCR’s Memory Set the Signal Type Optional Time Set the Time and Date Clock Using the Remote Using Your Universal Remote CH and v Channel Up and Down Scans up or down through Remote Control Buttons Modes of Operation Using the Input Button Using Automatic Code Search Testing the RemoteProgramming the Remote Using the Remote to Control a Device Using Direct EntryModes of Operation VCRs Operating Instructions Using Your TV/VCR PLAY00000 HOW to Play a Tape Picture Search Using the Playback FeaturesPause Frame Advance Commercial Scan Automatic TrackingManual Tracking Time Counter Auto Repeat Feature Auto Play FeatureTo Cancel Auto Repeat To Select Scan and Play Index Playback Index SearchTo Select a Specific Index Number for Index Playback Blank Search Zero Search Recording Pause Recording FeaturesAutomatic Head Cleaner Recording Speeds Press Record Recording Time Basic RecordingExpress Recording To use express recording To set a timer recording Timer RecordingTo stop an express recording in progress To stop a timer recording To check or clear a timer recordingCopying and Editing Tapes Operating Instructions Features and Controls Using the Features and Controls Calling UP ON-SCREEN Displays Using ON-SCREEN DisplaysAdjusting the Video To Adjust Video To View Closed Captions About Closed Captioning WAKE-UP Timer Using Sleep Timer Features and Controls TV-MA Parental Controls and V-CHIP Pressing 0 on the remote will reset all ratings to View Setting TV Rating Limits Viewing AGE-BASED Ratings Blocking AGE-BASED Ratings Viewing Specific Content Themes Blocking Specific Content Themes Blocking Movie Ratings Setting Movie Rating LimitsViewing Movie Ratings LOCK/UNLOCK Parental Controls Blocking Unrated TV Programs Guide Plus+ Menu Using the Guide PIUS+ System Different Guide PIUS+ System Menus Getting in & OUT of the Guide PIUS+ SystemDownloading Data Channel Mapping Grid Guide Action Buttons Grid Guide Sort Menu Action Buttons Sort Schedule News Messages Schedule Menu Action ButtonsMessages Menu Action Button Expanded Information SetupEditor Editor Menu Action Buttons Reference Getting Assistance Front Panel VOL + and Volume up and down Raises and lowers the sound TV/VCR does not respond to remote TroubleshootingNo power Back Panel Time counter not working No soundWill not record or play Cannot insert or eject tape Will not Auto Channel Search active channels correctly TV/VCR makes noise when stoppedTimer indicator on front of TV/VCR is flashing Sleep timer or wake-up timer not working Cleaning the TV/VCR Limited Warranty Color-Coded Jacks Accessory InformationAntenna Cables Audio/Video Cables Way Signal Splitter Remote ControlAmplified VHF/UHF/FM Placing an Order Video Accessories PO Box Ronks, PA Index 60%