Hooking Up the VCR

Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels

A. Basic hookup.

Use this hookup for a simple connection which requires fewer accessories.

1. Set the CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR to either channel 3 or 4.

You will tune the TV to this channel and use the TV•VCR button to watch the VCR.

2. Connect as shown.

This connection may require additional accessories not provided.

3. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable box.

4. Continue to page 7.

B. Advanced hookup.

Use this hookup for slightly improved picture quality, hi-fi stereo sound, and more convenient operation — use of TV•VCR button not required.

1. Connect as shown.

This connection requires additional accessories not provided.

If your TV is not stereo, you may need a Y-adapter to hear sound from both left and right channels.

2. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable box.

3. Continue to page 7.

A

 

 

 

 

 

From Cable

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Back of VCR

 

Cable Box

RF Coaxial

VIDEO

AUDIO

 

 

 

Cable

ANT. IN

 

 

 

L

R

 

 

 

 

IN

OUT

 

 

IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUT

RF OUT

 

 

 

CH.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

4

 

 

 

 

 

RF Coaxial Cable

 

 

 

 

 

(supplied)

 

 

 

75 to 75/300 Ohm

 

 

 

 

 

Separator

 

 

 

 

 

 

VHF

OR

 

 

 

 

 

Cable/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

UHF

 

Antenna

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Back of TV

B

 

 

 

 

 

 

From Cable

 

Cable Box

 

 

 

 

 

IN

OUT

Back of VCR

RF Coaxial

Cable

 

 

VIDEO

AUDIO

ANT. IN

 

L

R

 

 

 

 

IN

 

 

 

OUT

RF OUT

 

CH.

 

 

 

 

3

4

 

 

You will tune the TV to its video input to watch the VCR.

Set the Auto TV/VCR feature to OFF. See page 10.

Caution: The unauthorized recording of satellite broadcasts, television programs, or other materials may infringe the rights of others.

Audio/Video Cables

 

VIDEO

 

INPUT

 

L /

 

 

MONO

 

OUT

AUDIO

IN

S-VIDEO

 

 

 

RIGHT

CABLE /

 

ANTENNA

Back of TV

RF Coaxial Cable

(supplied)

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RCA VG4251 manual Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels, Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable box