All scrambled channels must be viewed through the VCR | RCA VR525

CONNECTIONS

TV WITH AUDIO/VIDEO JACKS AND CABLE BOX

TO UNSCRAMBLE PAY CHANNELS ONLY

This connection assumes:

•You are using a cable box only to unscramble premium channels.

•Your TV has audio/video input jacks.

This connection provides:

•Mono sound playback from VCR.

•Recording a scrambled or unscrambled channel through the cable box while watching an unscrambled channel.

To use this connection, you must have:

•(3) coaxial cables

•(2) audio/video cables

•(1) splitter

To connect:

1.Connect cables as shown.

2.Return to First Things First, then follow the steps.

Using This Connection

Tune your TV to its video input channel. Use of TV•VCR button is not required.

Auto TV/VCR Setting:

•Set the Auto TV/VCR feature to OFF.

To play a tape:

1.Insert a tape.

2.If necessary, press PLAY.

To record a scrambled or unscrambled program and watch another unscrambled program:

1.Begin recording a scrambled or unscrambled program through the cable box using one of the recording features.

2.Select an unscrambled channel on the TV.

All scrambled channels must be viewed through the VCR.

CABLE

CABLE BOX

IN

OUT

VCR

ANT. IN

VIDEO	AUDIO
	IN

RF OUT

3 CH. 4

OUT

TV

VIDEO	VIDEO	R
INPUT 1		INPUT 2
R	R	L/MONO
L/MONO	L
S-VIDEO	AUDIO	CABLE/
	AUDIO	ANTENNA
	OUTPUT

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RCA VR525 manual All scrambled channels must be viewed through the VCR

Contents

Video cassette recorder Users guide Important Information Product Registration Table of Contents Connections Appendix ReferenceIndex WHAT’S LEFT? First Things FirstHI, MY Name is LIZ… Read the First Three Sections First Things First Install Batteries in the Remote Control Unpack WHAT’S in the BOXConnect Your VCR Tune the TV Access the MenusPlug in the VCR Turn on the VCR SET UP the VCR Setting UP the VCR ON-SCREEN Guide and Additional SET-UP FeaturesSetting UP the VCR VCR Channels List Using the Menu to SET UP FeaturesLanguage On-Screen Menus To Auto Channel Search Auto Channel SearchDetect Automatically Time and Date To Change the Signal TypeTo Add or Remove Channels Set Daylight-Saving Time Set the Time and Date Spring forward Fall backwardTime/Date Display VCR PLUS+ Channels Two-Digit VCR Plus+ Channel Numbers for Cable TV USA ListVCR Plus+ Channel List VCR PLUS+ Worksheet Additional SET-UP Features Preferences Menu Remote Control OptionRemote VCR1/VCR2 Option Auto Play Auto TV/VCRAuto TV/VCR Energysaver VCR Basics Learn the Basics to GET YOU StartedVCR Basics Remote Buttons Playing a Tape PauseAutomatic Tracking Tape Eject Check the Safety TABAutomatic Rewind Recording Recording Several Recording Options Recording Features Express Recording XPR Timer Recording Timer Recording Information Timer Recording with VCR PLUS+ Setting Up the Channel ListUsing VCR Plus+ VCR Plus+ Recording Press Menu to enter the VCR PlusCode number Stopping a Timer Recording Reviewing and Clearing Programs Using TWO Vcrs for Copying Editing Tapes Two VCR ConnectionPage Other Features Features to Enhance VCR OperationOther Features Slow Motion Picture Search OptionsForward and Reverse Search Commercial Scan Search Button Frame Advance Index SearchTo Search PRO-TECT Plus Locking Feature GO-TO SearchLocking Your VCR Tracking Time Counter ON-SCREEN Displays Connections Things to Know Before Connecting ComponentsProtect Your Components from Power Surges Connections RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables F-type Connecting Your VCRJacks and Cables Audio/Video Jacks and Cables RCA-type DON’T Forget about the Auto TV/VCR Feature Choosing a VCR ConnectionAdvantages of AUDIO/VIDEO Cable Connections Using This Connection TV with RF Jack only TV with AUDIO/VIDEO Jacks All scrambled channels must be viewed through the VCR Appendix Reference Front Panel Indicator Panel Back Panel Troubleshooting Tips Will not record or play Time did not adjust for daylight-saving timeVCR makes noise when stopped Rewind does not operate Tape plays back in slow motion Timer indicator flashesWill not Auto Channel Search active channels correctly Cannot select channels over Specifications Cleaning the VCR Limited Warranty Appendix Reference Index RF OUT Index North Meridian Street Indianapolis, Tocom 15313740 Rev