RCA VR270 owner manual Location, TYPtCAL

Unpacking

Whenyou unpackyournewVCR,be sureyou have removedall theaccessoriesandinformationslicersWe.

recommendthatyousavethepackingmaterialsandbox

in caseyou ever need to ship or store your VCR.

The accessories supplied for connecting your antenna, VCR, and TV set are shown here. The remote control unit and its batteries are also packed in with the VCR.

5 fl 300-ohm flat lead-in (twin-lead)I _ m

VCR Coaxial	RF Cable _	,r_	_,_	_ !
(RCAAccessory	NO RT023)	[_	_	_I

300/75-ohm Transformer

(RCA Accessory NO AH055)

_ Remote Control

Remote Control Batteries (Size "AA" 1.5 volt )

Location

•Choose a location that is convenient, but av.,ay from

sources of heat such as direct sunlight and heating units.

•If the VCR is to be installed in an equipment rack or

IMPORTANT

There are two basic steps for connecting your new VCR to your present TV and antenna(s) or cable-TV. The first step is to disconnect the antenna(s) or cable- TV from the TV and reconnect it to the VCR. The second step is to connect the VCR to the "I'%'.Be sure you do both steps.

Since there are many different types of antennas and TV's, there are several ways to make the above

connections. Therefore. the instructions have been

divided into sections. Basic antenna/cable-TV

connections are explained on page 5. More detailed

instructions for connecting your home antenna sy,stem are on pages 6 and 7. Detifiled directions for connecting more complicated cable-TV systems are on pages g and 9. If you ha\e a TV monitor/receiver. you may want to make the additional connections described on page I0.

The antenna is the "signal receiver" that picks up TV broadcasts. Some modern antennas receive both VHF

(Very High Frequency) channels 2 through 13, and UHF (Ultra High Frequency) channels 4 through 83.

V	INDOOR ANTENNA	_.r	O	UTDOOR ANTENNA
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cabinet with other devices, be sure that there is adequate ventilation at the back and around the sides of the components. The VCR should not be placed on or directly above a stereo amplifier because of the heat that rises from the amplifier.

•Choose a flat surface at least as large as the VCR so that it rests on its mounting feet. h is important that air can pass through the ventilation holes in the' bottom of the unit to prevent it from overheating. Do not operate the VCR on a rug or carpet because the pile will obstruct these holes.

Some TV sets may cause interference in home VCR's. To avoid interference and get the best performance from your VCR, follow these guidelines:

•When placing the VCR under a TV, keep at least 18 inches between the bottom of the TV and the top of the VCR.

•If interference is present when the VCR is used on top of the TV or at the 18-inch distance below the set,

move the VCR to a position beside the TV.

•If moving the VCR does not solve the interference

problem, try plugging the VCR into a different wall socket.

•If interference continues after all the above, call your dealer or service representative.

You may find the following booklet prepared by the

Federal Communications Commission helpful: htterference Handbook

This booklet is available from the Superintendent of

Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402

TYPES OF ANTENNA	CABLES
__		Push-on
_		-*'---Screw-on
Flat 300-ohm	Round	75-ohm
twin-lead cable	coaxia+	cable

Some antennas are designed only for VHF reception and others are designed omy for UHF reception.

Signals from your antenna are conducted through flat "twin-lead" cable, or through round "coaxiaP' cable.

Cable-TV(CATV) supplies television signals directly by round cable without the need for a home antenna. Cable-TV delivers both VHF and UHF channels and

programs not available from a home antenna.

In most situations you will get better picture quality if you use an outdoor antenna or connect your TV and VCR to a cable-TV system. If this is not possible, use a good quality indoor antenna. Your indoor antenna

should have separate leads for VHF and UHF if you are

in an area with both VHF and UHF stations-or you may use separate VHF and UHF indoor antennas.