Choosing a VCR Connection | RCA VR646HF manual

CONNECTIONS

CHOOSING A VCR CONNECTION

There are several different ways to connect your VCR, depending on whether or not you have cable service, and if you have a cable box, and whether some of the channels are scrambled... well, you get the picture.

Three connections are described in this section and one of them should provide you with a VCR connection that works.

•TV with RF Jack Only

•TV with Audio/Video Jacks

•TV with Audio/Video Jacks and Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels Only

If you need to connect additional components not shown in the diagrams here (and are unsure of how to connect them), refer to the instruction manual that came with that particular component.

ADVANTAGES OF AUDIO/VIDEO CABLE

CONNECTIONS

Using a simple coaxial cable connection gives you good picture quality. If your television has AUDIO/VIDEO jacks though, it is highly recommended that you use them to get even better picture quality and Hi-Fi stereo sound when recording and playing back videotapes. These connections give you more convenient operation by not having to share the TV’s antenna signal. If you are having a hard time understanding the

TV’s Video Input Channel, refer to page 68 for more information.

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RCA VR646HF manual Choosing a VCR Connection, Advantages of AUDIO/VIDEO Cable Connections

Contents

USER’S Guide VR646HF Safety InformationThis symbol indicates dangerous This symbol indicates Table of Contents Commercial Advance What REMAINS? First Things FirstWelcome to Your NEW VCR Getting Started Plug in the VCR Install Batteries Remote ControlWHAT’S in the BOX? Connect Your VCR Turn on the VCR Initial SetupVCR Viewing Channel Next Section Learn VCR’S Menus Access the MenusPress 7 to display the Language menu Additional SET-UP Features Setting UP the VCRSetting UP the VCR On-Screen Menus Using the Menu to SET UP FeaturesCable BOX Setup Language Selection Press 4 to display the Channels menu Cable Box Setup Press 1 to display the Auto Channel Search menu VCR Channels ListTo Auto Channel Search Auto Channel Search Adding or Removing Channels To Change the Signal TypeDetect Automatically Selecting Channels Auto Clock Set FeatureTime and Date Set the Time Zone Press 3 to display the SET Time Zone screen Set Daylight-Saving TimeAuto Clock Information Press 3 to display Time menu Spring forward, Fall backward Setting the Time and Date ManuallyPress 4 to display the SET Daylight Savings menu Press 1 to display the SET Time and Date menu Time/Date Display VCR Plus+ System Channel List VCR Plus+ System ChannelsPress 4 to display the VCR PLUS+ Channel List menu HBO Espn VCR Plus+ System Worksheet Preferences Energysaver Auto PlayFront Panel Brightness VCR Display 120 160 Hr/40 Min Preferred Tape SpeedTape Speeds Approximate Recording Times Cassette Learn the Basics to GET YOU Started VCR BasicsVCR Basics Component Buttons Remote ButtonsVCR Function Buttons TV Buttons TV Function Buttons Automatic Tracking Playing a TapeAutomatic Rewind Pause 120 2Hr 6Hr 160 8Hr 40 min Check the Safety TABTape Eject RecordingPage Several Recording Options Recording Express Recording Recording FeaturesTimer Recording with VCR Plus+ Systemprogramming Express Recording XPR Select 1 to Create a New Program Timer RecordingTimer Recording Information Press 2 to display the Timer Recordings menu Interactive Program Guide System Timer Recording with VCR Plus+Setting Up the Channel List Using the VCR PLUS+ Programming System Indicate how often you want the program to be recorded Press Menu to enter the PlusCode system number Press 2 to display the Review Existing Progs. screen Stopping a Timer RecordingReviewing and Clearing Programs Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP Second Audio Program Playing Back Audio Only Using TWO Vcrs for Copying Editing TapesVideo Input Channel Explained Recording Audio only Two VCR Connection Control Your Television Program the Remote5PROGRAM the Remote Programming the Remote to Control About Programming the RemoteOperating the TV TV Codes Page Features to Enhance VCR Operation Other FeaturesOther Features Commercials from the tape Commercial AdvancePress 5 to display the Preferences menu Select OFF and the VCR will not mark the commercials Now you can select one of the Commercial Advance featuresCommercial Advance Marking Press 6 to display the Commercial Advance menu Commercial Advance Display Commercial Advance Playback Movie Advance Movie Advance Preview Search Note When the movie is found, the following screen is displayedSearch direction Forward and Reverse Search Picture Search OptionsSlow Motion Index Search Frame AdvanceTo Search GO-TO Search Tracking Time Counter PRO-TECT Plus Locking FeatureLocking Your VCR Press 6 to display Audio menu Audio SET-UP FeaturesNow you are ready to select an item from the menu to set up ON-SCREEN Displays Tape Playback Reception Connections Things to Know Before Connecting ComponentsProtect Your Components from Power Surges Connections Audio/Video Jacks and Cables RCA-type Connecting Your VCRJacks and Cables RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables F-type Advantages of AUDIO/VIDEO Cable Connections Choosing a VCR Connection TV with RF Jack only Using This Connection TV with AUDIO/VIDEO Jacks All scrambled channels must be viewed through the VCR Coaxial cables Audio/video cables Splitter Reference Appendix Reference Front Panel SP and SLP Tape speed Display Panel Back Panel Troubleshooting Tips Rewind does not operate Will not record or play Clock shows incorrect time or date Time did not adjust for Daylight-Saving timeVCR makes noise when stopped Will not record Time counter disappears during searching Timer indicator flashesIndex and Go-To search features do not operate Cannot access Movie Advance feature Commercial Advance feature does not mark commercials when What happens if the marking process is interrupted? Questions and Answers about Commercial AdvanceAre commercials still recorded if I want to watch them? What if the VCR scans forward through part of my program? Cleaning the VCR Specifications Video Input Channel Variations HOW to Find Your TV’S Video Input Channel Limited Warranty Indeapp Ndix Reference RF OUT Index Index Warranty XPR express recording Tocom 1540772B North Meridian Street Indianapolis,