Hooking Up the VCR

Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels Only

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

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, TV, and cable box.

4. Continue to page 7.

B. Advanced hookup.

Use this hookup for slightly improved picture quality, hi-fi stereo playback, 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 not stereo, you may need a Y-adapter to hear sound from both left and right channels.

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

3. Continue to page 7.

You will 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

VIDEO

AUDIO

 

 

 

Cable

ANT. IN

 

 

 

L

R

 

 

 

 

IN

OUT

 

 

IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUT

RF OUT

 

 

 

CH.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

4

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

VIDEO

AUDIO

ANT. IN

 

 

L

R

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN

 

 

 

 

OUT

RF OUT

 

CH.

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

4

 

 

 

 

Audio/Video Cables

 

RF Coaxial

 

VIDEO

 

 

INPUT

 

Cable

 

 

 

 

 

 

(supplied)

 

L /

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MONO

 

 

 

OUT

AUDIO

IN

 

 

S-VIDEO

 

 

 

 

 

RIGHT

CABLE /

 

 

 

ANTENNA

 

 

Back of TV

 

 

 

 

 

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RCA VR609HF manual Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels Only, Back of VCR Cable Box