Hooking Up the VCR

Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box

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 and TV.

4. Continue to page 7.

B. Advanced hookup.

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

1.Connect as shown.

This connection requires additional accessories not provided.

2. Plug in power cords of VCR and TV.

3. Continue to page 7.

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

A

From Antenna

 

 

 

 

 

or Cable

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

300/75 Ohm

 

 

 

 

 

Adapter

 

 

OR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Back of VCR

 

 

 

 

IN FROM

 

 

 

 

 

ANTENNA

 

 

OUTPUT

INPUT

 

 

 

AUDIO VIDEO

AUDIO

VIDEO

OUT TO TV

 

 

 

 

3

4

 

 

 

 

C H

 

 

 

 

 

RF Coaxial Cable

75 to 75/300 Ohm

 

 

 

(supplied)

 

 

 

 

 

Separator

 

 

 

 

 

VHF

 

 

 

 

Cable/

OR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Antenna

UHF

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Back of TV

B

From Antenna

 

 

 

 

or Cable

 

300/75 Ohm

 

 

 

 

 

Adapter

 

 

OR

 

 

Signal

 

 

 

 

Splitter

 

 

 

 

 

 

Back of VCR

 

 

 

 

IN FROM

 

 

 

 

ANTENNA

OUTPUT

INPUT

 

AUDIO

VIDEO

AUDIO

VIDEO

OUT TO TV

 

 

 

3

 

 

 

4

 

 

 

CH

 

 

RF Coaxial Cable

Audio/Video Cables

(supplied)

 

VIDEO

INPUT

RIGHT

 

OUT AUDIO IN

 

S-VIDEO

 

L /

CABLE /

ANTENNA

MONO

 

Back of TV

3

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RCA VR538 manual Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box, Basic hookup, Advanced hookup, Connect as shown