5hooking up the vcr, A. basic hookup, B. advanced hookup – RCA VR348 User Manual

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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.

B. Advanced hookup.

Use this hookup for slightly improved
picture quality 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 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.

You will tune the TV to its video input to
watch the VCR. All pay channels are
viewed through the VCR.

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OUT

IN

Cable Box

From Cable

RF Coaxial

Cable

Back of VCR

Back of TV

Cable/

Antenna

OR

VHF

UHF

RF Coaxial Cable

(supplied)

75 to 75/300 Ohm

Separator

RF OUT

ANT. IN

CH.
3 4

AUDIO

VIDEO

OUT

IN

OUT

IN

Cable Box

Signal
Splitter

From Cable

RF Coaxial
Cable
(supplied)

S-VIDEO

AUDIO

CABLE /
ANTENNA

L /

MONO

RIGHT

VIDEO

INPUT

IN

OUT

Back of TV

Audio/Video Cables

Back of VCR

RF OUT

ANT. IN

CH.
3 4

AUDIO

VIDEO

OUT

IN

A

B

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