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RCA VG4259 Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box

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A. Basic hookup.

Use this hookup for a basic connection which

requires fewer accessories.

1. Set the 3CH.4 switch on back of VCR to

either channel 3 or 4.

Tune the TV to this channel and use the

TV•VCRbutton to watch the VCR.

2.Connect as shown.

This connection may require additional

accessories not provided.

3. Plug in power cords of VCR and TV.

4.

B. Advanced hookup.

Use this hookup for slightly improved

picture quality, Hi-Fi stereo playback, and

more convenient operation Ñ use of the

TV•VCRbutton is not required.

1. Connect as shown.

This connection requires additional

accessories not provided. A Y-adapter may

be required to hear sound from both left

and right channels if your TV is not

stereo.

2. Plug in power cords of VCR and TV.

3.

Tune the TV to its video input to watch the

VCR.

Go to ÒStartupÓ section.

Go to ÒStartupÓ section.

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Hooking Up the VCR

OUT TO TV

IN FROM

ANT.

VHF/UHF

3 CH. 4

IN

AUDIO1

VIDEO1

R

L

OUT

Back of VCR

Back of TV

300/75 Ohm

Adapter

OR

From Antenna

or Cable

Cable/

Antenna

OR

VHF

UHF

RF Coaxial Cable

(supplied)

75 to 75/300 Ohm

Separator

Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box

OUT TO TV

IN FROM

ANT.

VHF/UHF

3 CH. 4

IN

AUDIO1

VIDEO1

Back of VCR

R

L

OUT

S-VIDEO AUDIO

CABLE /

ANTENNA

L /

MONO

RIGHT

VIDEO

INPUT

INOUT

From Antenna

or Cable

OR

Back of TV

300/75 Ohm

Adapter

RF Coaxial Cable

(supplied)

Audio/Video Cables

Signal

Splitter

A

B

Contents

Main i Introduction VG4259 WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. Important Information Cautions Note To Cable TV Installer Product Registration Table of Contents 1 Important Information Recording and Playback Feature Choosing a Hookup Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels Only (such as HBO, Showtime, Pay-Per-View, etc.) 6 Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes Recording VCR Playback VCR Recording VCR or Use the hookup to the TV as previously selected on pages 3, 4, or 5. 7 1. Check accessories with VCR. 2. Insert batteries in remote. 3. Turn on the TV. 4. Turn on the VCR. 8 5. Place channels in the VCRs memory. 6. Add or remove channels from the VCRs memory. 9 7. Select the language. 8. Set the automatic daylight-saving time. 9. Set the time and date. 10. Use TVVCR button. 11. Set the display panel brightness. 12. Set the ALERT SOUND. 10 11 Controlling a TV Program the Remote for a TV Operate the TV 12 Using the Remote Control Remote Control Component Buttons VCR Function Buttons 13 VCR Function Buttons Remote Control 14 Controlling a Cable Box or a Satellite Receiver Program the Remote for a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver Cable Box Codes Satellite Receiver Codes Operate the Cable Box or Satellite Receiver Playback To play a tape AUTO PLAY Feature 16 Picture Search Slow Motion Pause for Stop Action 17 DISP (DISPLAY) Button Time Counter Playing a Tape 18 Index Search OR Zero Search 19 Blank Search Frame Advance (SLOWF. ADV Button) Automatic Tracking Manual Tracking 20 TAPE PLAYBACK:HI-FI/LINEAR Feature To Select Playback Sound 21 Recording and Playback Feature COMMERCIAL ADVANCE COMMERCIAL ADVANCE Marking To Stop COMMERCIAL ADVANCE Marking To Turn Off Marking 22 COMMERCIAL ADVANCE 23 Recordings Recording Speeds Normal Recording To Make a Recording Watch a TV Channel While VCR is Recording a Different Channel One Touch Recording Stopping a One Touch Recording in Progress 25 Recording a Program Recording While Youre Away (VCR Plus+* Recording) VCR Plus+ Setup SAMPLE Standardized VCR Plus+ Channel Numbers for Cable-TV U.S.A. List VCR Plus+TM Channel Worksheet 27 Setting a VCR Plus+ Recording Stopping a VCR Plus+ Recording in Progress Recording a Program Recording While Youre Away (VCR Plus+ Recording) 28 Recording a Program Recording While Youre Away (Timer Recording) Setting a Timer Recording Stopping a Timer Recording in Progress 29 Checking or Clearing VCR Plus+ or Timer Recordings Recording While Youre Away (Timer Recording) 30 To Record Stereo Broadcast TV or SAP Stereo Broadcast TV or SAP (Second Audio Program) 31 RECORDING AUDIO To Record Audio Only To Play Back Audio Only Using the Recording Features Recording Pause Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes 33 Front Panel Back Panel Location of Controls 34 References TIMERVCR Hi-Fi Location of Controls Display Panel A M Cleaning the VCR Specifications 36 Trouble Checks Trouble Here's what to try: 37 References Trouble Checks Trouble Here's what to try: 38 References Questions and Answers About COMMERCIAL ADVANCE Question Answer Limited Warranty Index COMMERCIAL ADVANCE Index 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis, IN 46290-1024 VQTS3242 (A)