RCA VG4251 Choosing a Hookup

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Hooking Up the VCR

Choosing a Hookup

The hookups on pages 3 through 5 are divided into two hookup types: Basic (A) and

Advanced (B).

The basic hookups show the backs of TVs that have only an antenna/cable connection. It is

the easier of the two and additional accessories may not be needed.

The advanced hookups show the VCR hooked up to a monitor/receiver

(TV with audio and video jacks). This connection may improve the picture quality as well

as convenience of operation.

Answer the questions to choose the hookup for your VCR.

1. How do you receive your TV signals?

Choose one answer from below.

A. Outside antenna – Turn to page 3.

B. Rabbit ears (set-top) and/or bow tie antenna – Turn to page 3.

C. Cable System – Go to question 2.

2. What type of cable-TV system* do you have?

Choose one answer from below.

A. Cable without a box – Turn to page 3.

B. Cable box to unscramble all the channels – Turn to page 4.

C. Cable box to unscramble only pay channels, such as HBO, Showtime,

Cinemax, etc. – Turn to page 5.

*You may need to contact your local cable company for assistance.

Optional Hookups

How to hook up two VCRs for copying tapes?

A. Select a hookup by answering the questions above.

B. Then modify the connections as shown on page 6.

Contents

Main i Introduction Product Registration WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this VCR to rain or moisture. Important Information Cautions Note To Cable TV Installer Table of Contents Important Information Using the Remote Control Choosing a Hookup Back of VCR Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box Back of VCR Back of VCR Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels Cable Box Back of TV Back of VCR Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels Only (such as HBO, Showtime, Pay-Per-View, etc.) Back of VCR Cable Box 6 Connecting Two VCRs for Copying T apes Recording VCR Playback VCR Recording VCR or Use the hookup to the TV as previously selected on pages 3, 4, or 5. 1. Check accessories with VCR. 2. Insert batteries in remote. 7 3. Turn on the TV. 4. Turn on the VCR. 8 5. Place channels in the VCRs memory. 9 8. Set the time and date. 6. Add or remove channels from the VCRs memory. 7. Select a language./Choisissez une langue. 10 9. Use TVVCR button. 10. Set Auto TV/VCR feature. 11 VCR Function Buttons VCR Function Buttons 123 4 5 6 789 0 - Using the Remote Control Operating Instructions To Play a Tape 13 Auto Play Feature Pause for Stop Action Picture Search 14 Frame Advance Slow Motion Automatic Tracking Manual Tracking 15 DISPLAY Button Time Counter 16 Commercial Scan (SEARCH Button) Playing a Tape Index Search Zero Search 17 Tape Playback: HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX Feature To Select Playback Sound 18 Types of Recordings Recording Speeds Recording Pause Using the Recording Features 19 Types of Recordings Basic Recording Operating Instructions To Make a Recording Watch a TV Channel While VCR is Recording a Different Channel 20 One Touch Recording Stopping a Recording in Progress Operating Instructions 21 Recording a Program Recording While Youre Away (Timer Recording) Setting a Timer Recording Stopping a Recording in Progress Recording While Youre Away 22 Checking or Clearing Timer Recordings Timer Recording From the VCRs Line Input 23 Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP (Second Audio Program) 24 Recording Audio Only To Record Audio Only 25 Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes Operating Instructions (Refer to hookup on page 6.) 26 Location of Controls Front Panel Location of Controls 27 Back Panel 28 References AM VCR SLP REC TIMER STEREO SAP HI-FI Status indicators show what the VCR is doing. Display Panel Cleaning the VCR Specifications 30 Trouble Checks Trouble Here's what to try: 31 References Trouble Checks Trouble Here's what to try: Limited Warranty Index