Hooking Up the VCR

Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Only Pay Channels

(such as HBO, Showtime, Pay-Per-View, etc.)

A. Basic hookup.

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

1. Connect as shown.

This connection may require additional accessories not provided.

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

3. Continue to page 7.

Tune the TV to channel 3 to view the VCR.

B. Advanced hookup.

Use this hookup for slightly improved picture quality and more convenient operation Ñ use of TV•VCR button not required.

1. Connect as shown.

This connection requires additional accessories not provided.

If your TV is stereo, you may need a Y-adapter to hear sound from both channels.

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

3. Continue to page 7.

Tune the TV to its video input to watch the VCR. All pay channels are viewed through the VCR.

A

 

 

 

 

From Cable

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Back of VCR

 

Cable Box

RF Coaxial

 

ANTENNA

 

 

Cable

 

 

IN

OUT

IN

 

IN

 

IN

 

 

OUT

 

OUT

 

 

 

 

OUT

 

 

AUDIO VIDEO

 

 

 

 

RF Coaxial Cable

 

 

 

 

(supplied)

 

 

75 to 75/300 Ohm

 

 

 

 

Separator

 

 

 

 

 

VHF

OR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cable/

 

 

 

UHF

Antenna

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Back of TV

B

 

 

 

 

Cable Box

From Cable

IN OUT

Signal

Splitter

Back of VCR

 

ANTENNA

IN

IN

IN

OUT

OUT

AUDIO

OUT

VIDEO

 

Audio/Video Cables

 

RF Coaxial

VIDEO

Cable

INPUT

(supplied)

 

 

 

RIGHT

 

 

AUDIO

IN

 

S-VIDEO

 

 

L /

CABLE /

 

ANTENNA

 

MONO

 

 

Back of TV

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RCA VGM300 manual Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Only Pay Channels