All scrambled channels must be viewed through the VCR | RCA VR616HF

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:

•Stereo 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

•(3) audio/video cables

•(1) splitter

To connect:

1.Connect cables as shown.

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

All scrambled channels must be viewed through the VCR.

CABLE

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.

CABLE BOX

IN

OUT

VCR

MONO					IN
L	L				FROM
L	L				ANTENNA
R	R	VIDEO			OUT
	IN	OUT			OUT
IN	OUT		CH		TO
IN	OUT		CH		TELEVISION
AUDIO		3		4	TELEVISION

TV

VIDEO VIDEO	R
INPUT 1	INPUT 2

R R L/MONO

L/MONO L

S-VIDEO	CABLE/
AUDIO	ANTENNA
OUTPUT

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RCA VR616HF manual All scrambled channels must be viewed through the VCR

Contents

Video cassette recorder Users guide Important Information Product Registration Table of Contents Connections Other FeaturesProgramming the Remote Appendix a Reference WHAT’S LEFT? First Things FirstHI, MY Name is Susan 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 Press Menu to bring up the VCR Main Menu Setting UP the VCR Additional SET-UP FeaturesSetting UP the VCR Using the Menu to SET UP Features LanguageOn-Screen Menus VCR Channels List To Auto Channel Search To Change the Signal Type Detect AutomaticallyAuto Channel Search Set Daylight-Saving Time Time and DateTo Add or Remove Channels Selecting Channels Time/Date Display Spring forward Fall backward VCR PLUS+ Channels Two-Digit VCR Plus+ Channel Numbers for Cable TV USA ListVCR Plus+ Channel List VCR PLUS+ Worksheet Remote Control Option Remote VCR1/VCR2 Option Auto Play Auto TV/VCRAuto TV/VCR VCR Basics Learn the Basics to GET YOU StartedVCR Basics Remote Buttons Component ButtonsVCR Function Buttons VCR Basics TV Function Buttons TV Buttons Tape Eject Playing a TapeAutomatic Rewind Pause Tape Speeds Check the Safety TABRecording 120 2Hr 3Hr 6Hr 160 8Hr 40Min 20 Min Several Recording Features Recording Recording Features Express Recording 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 ProgramsRecording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP Second Audio Program Recording Audio only Playing Back Audio OnlyAudio Connection Using TWO Vcrs for Copying and Editing Tapes Two VCR Connection Using Dual Remote with Autoedit Page Programmingtheremote Control Your Other ComponentsProgrammingremote Operate the TV About Programming the RemoteProgramming the Remote to Control VCR on-screen displays to see TVCodes Brand JVC Operate the Cable BOX or Satellite Receiver Cable Box CodesSatellite Receiver Codes Programming the Remote to Control AN Auxiliary Component Operating the Auxiliary ComponentAuxiliary Component Codes Operate the Component RCA, ProScan, and GE Codes Other Features Features to Enhance VCR OperationOther Features Variable Speed Picture Search Picture Search OptionsForward and Reverse Search Insert Tape Frame Advance Slow MotionCommercial Scan Search Button Index Search GO-TO SearchTo Search Tracking Time Counter Audio SET-UP Features ON-SCREEN Displays Reception Tape PlaybackPage 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 CABLE, Cable BOX, or Antenna VCR All scrambled channels must be viewed through the VCR TV with RF Jack and Satellite Receiver To record one off-air or cable program and watch anotherTo record a satellite receiver program TV with AUDIO/VIDEO Jacks and Satellite Receiver Appendix a Reference Front Panel Display Panel Slow + and Slow Slow motion Back Panel Troubleshooting Tips Will not record Streaks in picture during normal playbackWill not record or play Rewind does not operate Will not Auto Channel Search active channels correctly VCR makes noise when stoppedClock shows incorrect time or date Tape plays back in slow motion Specifications Cleaning the VCR Limited Warranty Indexappendix a Reference Index North Meridian Street Indianapolis, Tocom 1522622A